Demystifying Phonological versus Phonemic Awareness Instruction
With Literacy Experts Dr. D. Ray Reutzel and Dr. Parker C. Fawson
Science of Reading Webinar Series
The Science of Reading pedagogy and practices are proven by decades of research to teach children how to read. However, taking the steps to implement these strategies in your own classroom can be challenging. In these webinars, renowned literacy experts show you how to put Science of Reading-aligned instruction into daily practice. Experts address definitions, key research findings, curricular progression, assessment, and—most importantly—instruction.
Word Recognition Language Comprehension Reading Comprehension
Word Recognition
Big Words for Little Kids (K–2): Infusing Phonics with Appropriate Multisyllabic Strategies
With Literacy Expert Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer
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
The Science of Decodables: What the Research Says
With Literacy Expert Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer
How to Deliver Effective Phonics through Spelling Instruction
With Literacy Experts Dr. D. Ray Reutzel and Dr. Parker C. Fawson
The Science of Decodables: How to Use Them Effectively
With Literacy Expert Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer
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
From the Words to the World for Older, Striving Readers: Part 1: The Words
Wednesday, September 13 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Literacy Expert: Dr. Devin M. Kearns
From the Words to the World for Older, Striving Readers: Part 2: The World
Wednesday, September 20 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Literacy Expert: Dr. Devin M. Kearns
The Science of Reading and the Science of Instruction: Both Are Imperative
Wednesday, November 15 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Literacy Expert: Dr. Anita Archer
Language Comprehension
What Is Knowledge, Knowledge Building, and Knowledge Activation in the Context of Literacy?
Wednesday, October 4 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Literacy Expert: Dr. Courtney Hattan
How Can I Use Text Sets to Support Knowledge Building?
Wednesday, October 11 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Literacy Expert: Dr. Courtney Hattan
How Can I Integrate Reading Strategies into a Knowledge-Building Curriculum?
Wednesday, October 18 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Literacy Expert: Dr. Courtney Hattan
Reading Comprehension
Why Can’t My Best Word Readers Understand What They Read? Science-Based Instructional Strategies for Supporting Active Comprehension
Wednesday, November 1 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Literacy Expert: Dr. Kelly Cartwright
Good Readers Are Good Thinkers! Teaching Executive Skills to Support Successful Reading
Wednesday, November 8 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Literacy Expert: Dr. Kelly Cartwright
The Reading Fluency Bridge: From Word Study to Comprehension
Thursday, March 14 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Literacy Experts: Dr. D. Ray Reutzel and Dr. Parker C. Fawson
Words, Words, Words: The Building Blocks of Reading Comprehension
Thursday, March 28 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Literacy Experts: Dr. D. Ray Reutzel and Dr. Parker C. Fawson
So, What’s the Story Here?: Comprehending Narrative Texts
Thursday, April 11 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Literacy Experts: Dr. D. Ray Reutzel and Dr. Parker C. Fawson
There’s an Amazing World Out There: Comprehending Informational Texts
Thursday, April 25 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Literacy Experts: Dr. D. Ray Reutzel and Dr. Parker C. Fawson