Professional Development Webinars


The Science of Reading - What Every Primary Educator Needs to Know

This session is designed to provide an in-depth look at what we know from the science of reading and how this understanding translates into the classroom. The big ideas addressed in this session:

  • Learning to read is not a natural skill and must be taught.
  • There is a great deal of research consensus on teaching reading.
  • Scientists know the major brain-processing systems involved in reading.
  • There are key instructional practices that are critical for any beginning reader.

This interactive session provides foundational information as well as practical tips.