Chapters
Maya Goodall and Dale Webster: Effective Instruction for Multilingual Learners
Join The Reading League Michigan as they host Maya Goodall and Dale Webster to discuss Effective Instruction for Multilingual Learners.
The Writing Rope: A Follow-up Panel Discussion by IDAUMB, HELP and TRL-MN
Join The Reading League Minnesota, in partnership with the International Dyslexia Association and HELP, as they discuss the Joan Sedita's The Righting Rope. This session is a panel follow up to their recent book study.
Using the PLUSS Framework as a Blueprint for Instruction for Multilingual Learners
Join The Reading League Washington, D.C. as they host a virtual educator workshop, Using the PLUSS Framework as a Blueprint for Instruction for Multilingual Leaners with Dr. Antonio Fierro. Registrants will receive the Zoom link and links to optional prereading by November 2. Please reach out to laurakravis@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Cognitive Load Theory in Instructional Design with Dr. Jamey Peavler
Join The Reading League Indiana as they present Cognitive Load Theory in Instructional Design with Dr. Jamey Peavler.
Building Confident Readers: The Science and Joy of Decodable Text with Dr. Lindsey Conner
Join Dr. Lindsey Conner to explore how decodable texts empower young readers, allowing them to decode words independently, while supporting broader skills like comprehension, vocabulary and writing.
Day with Lyn Stone: Spelling for Life
Join The Reading League New York as they host Lyn Stone in Uncovering the Simplicity and Science of Spelling in Grades 3-6. Overhauling your spelling approach? Wanting to move on from phonics in middle school? Ready to get some new, effective, efficient strategies for spelling improvement? Then give your students the gift of better spelling by joining Lyn Stone for a one day workshop in NYC.
Showing of Hopeville in Concord, NH
Join The Reading League New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Department of Education for the viewing of the documentary Hopeville and participate in a panel discussion with the director Harvey Hubbell V. This film focuses on the literacy crisis in America. By using evidence-based reading instruction we can change literacy outcomes for generations.
Strive For Five Conversations Virtual Book Study Kick-off
Join The Reading League Georgia and Reading is Essential for All People (REAP) for a book study on Strive for Five Conversations. This book offers a framework that gets children talking in order to accelerate their language comprehension and literacy skills. Learn about what you can do to enhance the language environment in your classroom and improve the language comprehension skills of your students!
Book Study: Literacy Foundations for English Learners: A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction by Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan
Please join state chapters of The Reading League in California, Colorado, Michigan, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York, as well as Collaborative Classroom, for a four-part virtual book study on Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan's Literacy Foundations for English Learners. This essential text gives educators a solid base in helping English learners develop strong literacy skills. Book study attendees will: Gain an understanding of the essential language and literacy development of English learners Get insight from reliable research on how to best teach English learners the key components of language and literacy Review evidence-based strategies, principles, and activities that will help guide instruction Leverage technology to enhance instruction Participants will also get the opportunity to discuss their learning with educators from across the country.
Bethany Lutheran Literacy Clinic: A spotlight on a science of reading based teacher preparation program in Minnesota
Join The Reading League Minnesota as they host Dr. Carrie Pfeifer who will talk about Bethany's Literacy Clinic. The free clinic for Mankato area students who are in need of structured literacy instruction is producing wonderful results not only for the young learners who are improving their reading skills, but also for Bethany students who are gaining real-world teaching experience.
The Writing Rope: A Framework for Evidence-Based Writing Instruction” with Joan Sedita
This free webinar is an overview of The Writing Rope model for writing instruction (Sedita, 2019) that represents multiple components of writing as strands in a rope. An explanation with references to research findings will be provided for the five strands: 1) Critical Thinking (generating ideas and information, stages of the writing process), 2) Syntax (syntactic awareness, sentence elaboration, punctuation), 3) Text Structure (narrative, informational, opinion; paragraph structure; patterns of organization, 4) Writing Craft (awareness of task, audience, purpose; word choice; literary devices, 5) Transcription (spelling and handwriting fluency). Related instructional suggestions are included. This webinar will be recorded and posted to the HELP website following the event. No continuing education certificates will be issued. Hosted by: Higher Education Literacy Partnership and The Reading League Minnesota
Oral Language and Reading Comprehension: Implications for Classroom Instruction with Dr. Mindy Bridges
Join The Reading League Kansas as they host Mindy Bridges who will discuss the importance of oral language and reading comprehension. Attendees will leave with strategies they can implement in their classrooms.
