improving literacy
Meeting Students' Needs With Iowa's Continuous Improvement Framework and Process
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Iowa's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) help educators and districts identify needs and make decisions.
Making the Change: One District’s Science of Reading Journey
Monday, July 17, 2023
Learn how Spencer Community School District's universal pivot to science-of-reading-aligned literacy instruction began, what the implementation process looked like, and how the shift has impacted educators, students, caregivers, and administrators.
Coming Together to Support Children’s Literacy with Kareem Weaver
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Educator and activist Kareem Weaver talks about the science of reading movement, the importance of collective action, and more.
The Neuroscience of Reading With Dr. G. Reid Lyon
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Esteemed reading researcher Dr. G. Reid Lyon discusses key discoveries in reading research and how these discoveries can inform teaching today.
The Importance of Evidence-Based Instruction With Dr. Timothy Shanahan
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Literacy expert talks evidence-based instruction, the science of reading movement, and advice for current educators.
Putting the Science of Reading Into Policy With Dr. Kymyona Burk
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Thoughts on the science of reading, literacy laws, and the importance of foundational reading skills.
Ensuring Focus on the Right Issues to Improve Literacy: the PROPeL Initiative
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
By conducting a root cause analysis, schools and districts can identify the fundamental reasons for a literacy challenge. Learn the three types of root causes and how to verify you have actually identified the root causes.