Join Dr. Terrie Noland, CALP, for a transformative and interactive session in our SPOD Diving Deeper series. This is an immersive understanding dyslexia simulation designed to shift your perspective of dyslexia and its impact on students. It's more than a webinar; it’s a profound experience. Beyond the Surface: The Student Perspective This unique session takes... Read more
They work while we sleep. Sometimes we walk around them in the halls not always “seeing” them or their work as important. That’s why we love National Custodian Day, which rolls around every October 2. It recognizes the hard work that it takes to keep our school facilities in top shape as well as the... Read more
Unlock the Power of Audiobooks with Learning Ally Welcome to Audiobook Office Hours. This is an exclusive, interactive meeting. It's designed just for Learning Ally Audiobook Solution customers. This is your direct connection to our expert team. You can get answers to your most pressing questions here. Master the platform. Unlock its full potential for... Read more
World Smile Day 2025 is a day dedicated to the universal expression of joy – the smile. It’s a time to remind ourselves of the importance of spreading happiness, kindness, and positivity through simple acts, starting with a smile. This day encourages everyone to wear a smile and share it with the world, brightening the... Read more
World Teachers' Day is an international day held annually to celebrate the work of teachers. Established in 1994, it commemorates the signing of recommendation by the International Labor Organization and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Thank you, teachers, for the work you do each day.
National Coaches Day on October 6 honors the men and women who inspire players to work harder and do their best. Across the country in every community, a coach organizes teams, plans practices and training, motivates players to strive to be the best they can be. At the same time, coaches pinpoint areas for improvement... Read more
Dictionary Day celebrates the birth of Noah Webster, an American writer who was born in 1758. Webster is best-known for publishing the first dictionary in 1806, which he continued to compile and expand for the next 27 years. When his dictionary was published in 1828, it was a powerful resource packed with useful words and... Read more
National Youth Confidence Day is an annual event dedicated to celebrating and fostering self-confidence in young people. The day encourages connecting with and inspiring youth by sharing positive stories, providing tools for growth, and supporting their potential to achieve success.
Join literacy leaders Linda Diamond, Kasey Klappenback, and Megan Potente for a compelling panel discussion on the future of reading in California. We go beyond the new law, SB 114, focusing on the essential, practical implementation of effective reading screenings. Understanding how to correctly use and interpret reading screenings is the crucial next step for... Read more
National Make A Difference Day brings community service to a whole new level each year. Organizations join forces on the fourth Saturday in October to make a difference, big or small. Making a difference can come in many forms so this day is wide open for participation!
Happy Halloween! This day is a time when people dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, and carve jack-o’-lanterns from hollowed out pumpkins. Ghosts and witches are popular costumes of the children who go from house to house saying, “Trick-or-treat!” The treat is usually candy. The origins of Halloween date back to several ancient festivals held... Read more
Unpacking the New Definition of Dyslexia Join Dr. Tim Odegard, a key member of the International Dyslexia Association’s (IDA) Definition Committee, for this webinar about the evolving definition of dyslexia. Dr. Odegard shares a unique perspective grounded in both extensive research and personal experience. Here, we'll dive deep into the newly announced IDA definition of... Read more