Professional Learning
The Reading League’s Professional Learning offerings echo our mission of advancing the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction.
Professional Learning Partnerships
Our Professional Learning Partnerships, led by a team of experts in the science of reading, deliver professional knowledge to school districts, supporting their transformation to implementing instruction based on the scientific evidence base. Through multi-year partnerships, The Reading League partners with districts in flexible and responsive ways to facilitate sustainable shifts in reading instruction and maximize student achievement.
Virtual Professional Learning
Virtual Professional Learning (VPL) from The Reading League offers educators, school leaders, and literacy professionals flexible, live professional learning grounded in the science of reading. Through interactive, research-aligned sessions led by expert facilitators, participants build practical knowledge in areas such as foundational skills, language comprehension, assessment, and implementation. Designed for real-time engagement, The Reading League’s VPL supports educators in strengthening instructional practice, deepening understanding of evidence-aligned literacy instruction, and improving outcomes for all students.
Professional Learning Partnerships vs. Academy
Choosing the right professional learning pathway is not an easy task to perform on your own. To help guide you, we’re comparing two popular professional learning offerings – Professional Learning Partnerships and Academy – to help you choose the right pathway for you.
If you are looking to transform the culture of practice in your school or district, consider becoming a Professional Learning Partner. This gold-standard service offers a customized PD pathway with ongoing support.
Online Academy is best suited for individuals and small teams of educators seeking to build their personal knowledge of the science of reading.
| School-Based Partnership | Online Academy | |
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| Interaction with expert instructors |  |
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| Synchronous virtual format options | |
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| Networking with educators outside of your school |  |
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| Perfect for 1-5 individuals in your school/district | |
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| Whole school/district transformation | |
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| In-person, flexible, on-site format options | |
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| Customized for your district | |
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| Individualized consulting for administrators | |
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| Instructional consulting for teachers and coaches | |
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| Reading achievement data analysis & support | |
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| School-Based Partnership | Online Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Interaction with expert instructors | |
|
| Synchronous virtual format options | |
|
| Networking with educators outside of your school | |
|
| Perfect for 1-5 individuals in your school/district | |
|
| Whole school/district transformation | |
|
| In-person, flexible, on-site format options | |
|
| Customized for your district | |
|
| Individualized consulting for administrators | |
|
| Instructional consulting for teachers and coaches | |
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| Reading achievement data analysis & support | |
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