Is the complex text in your classroom causing a standstill? Many administrators and educators are working tirelessly to align with evidence-based reading instruction, but a crucial gap remains: students can't access grade-level content. There's an urgent need for solutions that work right now. Fortunately, immediate, effective strategies exist to help students overcome this challenge. Join... Read more
A Deeper Dive into Reading Comprehension Have you ever wondered how you can truly connect with your students and boost their reading comprehension? The answer might lie in their own lives. This enlightening edWebinar is all about linking reading comprehension to funds of knowledge. First, Dr. Molly Ness introduces the concept of “funds of knowledge”... Read more
Unlock Student Achievement with Multimodal Literacy Instruction Join expert educator Whitney Lawrence to discover why multimodal instruction is the key to unlocking deep comprehension and student achievement. While multisensory approaches have been a staple in education, the new frontier is multimodal literacy. This dynamic webinar will go beyond traditional methods to provide you with the... Read more
In this edLeader Panel, you hear from a group of researchers and practitioners who have dubbed themselves the “Reading Peaceniks” after meeting for two years and searching for ways to end the divisiveness of the reading wars. The goal of the Peaceniks is to bring together a broad spectrum across disciplines within literacy education to... Read more
Children’s books, even those written for young readers, use language that is vastly different from the everyday speech children hear. This webinar, led by cognitive scientist Dr. Maryellen C. MacDonald, will explore why this gap exists and the significant consequences it has for children's reading development. Learn why mastering the unique vocabulary, grammar, and storytelling... Read more
Celebrate Read Across America Day and Learning Ally's Great Reading Games! Your whole class is invited to embark on a literacy journey with author Krista Weltner at Learning Ally's Great Reading Games Author Event! Dive into the magic of storytelling as Weltner shares insights into her picture book series, Everyday Adventures with Molly and Dyslexia,... Read more
Are your students struggling with grade-level texts, especially as the complexity ramps up in higher grades? Textbooks and literature become increasingly challenging in upper grades due to more intricate sentence structures, advanced vocabulary, sophisticated text organization, and abstract content. Many teachers feel forced to simplify materials for struggling readers, which can inadvertently hold students back,... Read more
Spotlight on Dyslexia: The Premier Virtual Event for Literacy & Learning Join Learning Ally's 10th annual Spotlight on Dyslexia virtual conference. This is a premier online event for educators. It's designed to boost literacy and empower you. This conference combines new insights, practical strategies, and inspirational stories. Get the tools you need to support all... Read more