Chapters
Spotlight on Structured Literacy: Comprehension
The International Dyslexia Association Georgia and The Reading League Georgia have partnered to bring you the 2023 Spotlight on Structured Literacy Webinar Series, which includes four live webinars: Jan. 18, Feb. 8, Mar. 1, Mar. 29. The webinars are FREE and OPEN to all.
Fluency: Key to Comprehension with Jan Hasbrouck
Join TRL-WI, TRL-IL, TRL-IN, TRL-MI, and TRL-OH for a free virtual session with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck entitled "Fluency: Key to Comprehension".
Expert in Residence Series: Word Learning for Intermediate Grades
TRL-PA brings you the Expert in Residence series. Our first feature will be Mechanicsburg Area School District
Navigating the World of Research with Steve Dykstra
TRL-Wisconsin is proud to host a free, virtual event with Steve Dysktra: Navigating the World of Research.
Foundational Literacy Skills Practice Clinic Registration Form
Join The Reading League Indiana for a hands-on practice clinic geared towards K-5 teachers and coaches who are looking for Science of Reading-aligned strategies they can use in their classrooms right away. Hosted by Emma Donnan Elementary School, and featuring sessions by board members of The Reading League Indiana, this event will share the research behind several literacy teaching routines, model the strategies, and provide time and tools for you to practice before you leave!
No Time to Waste: Structured Literacy for Young Adults
Participants will envision an evidence-based structured literacy program through the lens of an adolescent emerging reader. Aspects of leadership are discussed by a pioneering superintendent whose dedication to equity led to the first public high school structured literacy program in her state. Successful instructional approaches designed specifically for older students’ unique social and emotional needs are presented by a special educator. Outcomes and anecdotes are shared throughout the hour, painting a picture of our program’s emphasis on success and dignity. Reflections from adolescents highlight the central role reading plays in building belonging—inspiring educators and administrators to meet the needs of struggling older students with urgency, expertise, compassion, and joy.
Structured Literacy: What About Writing?
With all the talk about structured literacy, how and where does writing fit in? What does the research say about writing instruction, and what components are often overlooked? This session will provide an overview of writing research, unpack the crucial elements of early writing instruction, and provide a few writing activities teachers can use with their students.
Climbing the Ladder of Reading and Writing with Nancy Young
Using her internationally recognized Ladder of Reading and Writing infographic, Nancy will describe the wide range of ease as children learn to read and write. She will emphasize the need to differentiate instruction and materials to ensure ALL students continue to move forward in their learning every day, no matter where they are in their climb. Nancy Young is an educational consultant providing professional development in the areas of reading and writing instruction. Her specialty areas include differentiated instruction and skill-based movement. Nancy an author and innovator of The Ladder of Reading and Writing.
The Power of Early Talk with Maura Moyle and Jill Gilkerson
The Reading League Wisconsin presents: The Power of Early Talk with Maura Moyle and Jill Gilkerson
Spotlight on Structured Literacy Series, Anita Archer, The Magic is in the Instruction: The Science of Reading joins the Science of Instruction
Magic is in Instruction: Science of Reading Meets Science of Instruction Anita Archer, Ph.D., kicks off our first webinar in our IDA-GA/TRL-GA 2023 Spotlight on Structured Literacy Series.
Forty Years of Reading Intervention Research for Elementary Students with or at Risk for Dyslexia
Dyslexia is one of the most studied cognitive phenomena in educational and psychological research. A group of researchers has recently completed an analysis of more than 50 studies over the past 40 years and will be sharing their results. The findings and presentation will touch on factors like the student characteristics and intervention characteristics (dosage, instructional components, multisensory, group size) that affect outcomes. Please join us for Dr. Colby Hall and colleagues Karen Kehoe, and Katlynn Dahl-Leonard.
Systematic and Explicit Teaching of the Foundational Skills Standards: Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words
Hosted by Collaborative Classroom & The Reading League South Carolina, this professional learning experience focuses on the urgent need for high-quality foundational skills instruction. During this one-day, in-person event, participants will have the opportunity to hear from a national literacy leader, will learn how systematic decoding instruction and coordinated lesson structure accelerate student mastery, and will explore the consistent instructional routines that allow students to focus their attention on decoding to develop accuracy and automaticity.
