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Science of Reading: Putting Research into Action

Watch Effective, Research-Based Practices In Action

Taking the steps to effectively implement new strategies based on the Science of Reading pedagogy and practices, proven by decades of research to teach children how to read, can be challenging.

Literacy experts Dr. D. Ray Reutzel, Dr. Parker C. Fawson, and Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer show you how to put Science of Reading-aligned instruction into daily practice. Our experts will address definitions, key research findings, curricular progression, assessment, and—most importantly—instruction.

Illustration of a child's mind showing how the brain segments concepts visually and linguistically.

Demystifying Phonological versus Phonemic Awareness Instruction

With Literacy Experts Dr. D. Ray Reutzel and Dr. Parker C. Fawson

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Big Words for Little Kids (K–2): Infusing Phonics with Appropriate Multisyllabic Strategies

With Literacy Expert Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer

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Alphabetics: What’s Hard about Teaching Letters and Sounds (and How to Do It Well!)

With Literacy Experts Dr. D. Ray Reutzel and Dr. Parker C. Fawson

Illustration of a book open to the sentence "Mike hops rope."

The Science of Decodables: What the Research Says

With Literacy Expert Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer

Illustration of a sun. Text reads: "s-u-n (say each letter sound)"

How to Deliver Effective Phonics through Spelling Instruction

With Literacy Experts Dr. D. Ray Reutzel and Dr. Parker C. Fawson

Illustration of two booklets. The top reads, "Sam Eats Jam".

The Science of Decodables: How to Use Them Effectively

With Literacy Expert Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer

Illustration of three cards. They each have one word on them: was, house, and too.

Why and How to Teach Word Recognition: High-Frequency Words and Orthographic Patterns

With Literacy Experts Dr. D. Ray Reutzel and Dr. Parker C. Fawson