Past Events

The Science of Reading embodies over 40 years of research findings from multiple fields of study that shine a light on key fundamental principles of reading instruction. At The Reading League, we ground all of our professional development in three "anchors" that have emerged from this research. You may recognize the Simple View of Reading equation (Gough & Tunmer, 1986), but have you plugged in the numbers and talked about what it really means for different types of readers? You may have seen Scarborough's Reading Rope (2001), but are the details etched in your long-term memory so you can use it [...]

This Knowledge Block is appropriate for anyone seeking to gain a greater understanding of the school psychologist's role in educational assessment for dyslexia, including critical evaluation areas to target. Specific test measures and key interpretations needed to render a dyslexia classification will be examined. We will discuss recommendations for interventions and accommodations, and conclude with evaluation tips for school psychologists. Instructor: Dr. Sheila Clonan

This Knowledge Block is appropriate for anyone seeking to gain a greater understanding of the school psychologist's role in educational assessment for dyslexia, including critical evaluation areas to target. Specific test measures and key interpretations needed to render a dyslexia classification will be examined. We will discuss recommendations for interventions and accommodations, and conclude with evaluation tips for school psychologists. Instructor: Dr. Sheila Clonan

Join Dr. Steven Dykstra as he answers the questions derived from the watch party. He will discuss the fact that we have to teach beyond the edge of the science. The clear, un-disputable science only takes us so far. Teaching requires us to make decisions within the realm of scientific uncertainty. How do we do that in the light of science? How do we do that in a way which respects the science even if the science doesn't tell us exactly what to do?

9 Hours Total Instruction | $100This course is designed for parents/caregivers to learn the basics of reading science and how it can be applied to instruction for students of any age. No prior teaching experience necessary! Participants Will Learn: How the reading brain develops The 6 syllable types of the English language A 6-step plan for direct instruction March Schedule: Monday, March 22nd from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (EST) Wednesday, March 24th from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (EST) Monday, March 29th from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (EST) Wednesday, March 31st from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (EST) Course [...]

We know you are familiar with the Simple View of Reading, but did you know there is also a Simple View of Writing? In this Knowledge Block, participants will learn about the subcomponents of the SVW, and receive practical instructional guidance for each. We will also share a process that you and your colleagues may use to analyze your current approach to writing instruction, and determine how well it is aligned to the SVW. This Knowledge Block is appropriate for teachers and administrators at all grade levels. Instructor: Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry

Do you know a digraph from a diphthong? How about the six major syllable types of English? This Knowledge Block will help you brush up on your own knowledge of phonics and give you a way to assess the phonic knowledge of your students. Participants will also learn how to analyze this data so that it can inform instruction. This Knowledge Block is appropriate for K-5 teachers and administrators, as well as middle and high school teachers who work with long-term developing readers. Instructor: Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry

Join Katie Squires, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL of Central Michigan University as she discusses ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) was signed into law by President Obama in December of 2015. This federal K-12 law replaces No Child Left Behind and allows states more flexibility in accountability systems, goals, reporting, and other requirements. ESSA’s Title II, Section 2244, Technical Assistance and National Evaluation, requires the U.S. Secretary of Education to establish “a comprehensive center on students at risk of not attaining full literacy skills due to a disability.” Dyslexia is listed as one of the disabilities impacting literacy. In this seminar, Dr. Katie [...]