From Research to Reading Joy: Applying the Science of Reading to Engage and Inspire Learners
Explore the research on effective literacy practices and get advice to adopt an approach that helps students across your school build strong skills and genuine enthusiasm for reading.
Register here to join the event on Wednesday, March 25, or to receive the recording afterward.
When used to its potential, the Science of Reading not only helps educators strengthen students’ literacy skills, but can increase engagement, motivation, and enjoyment—leading to students who both learn to read and choose to read. In this webinar, presented for National Reading Month, gain insights to support improved reading outcomes in your school.
The presenters discuss key literacy research, help participants understand what it truly means for a curriculum, intervention, or digital product to be evidence-based, and highlight why explicit, systematic instruction can actually increase student engagement when paired with authentic texts and student choice.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the Research - Identify core findings from literacy research that should drive instructional materials and practices.
- Evaluate Programs - Ask the right questions when determining which programs and approaches will support your literacy efforts.
- Increase Enjoyment - Connect research-based instruction with strategies to make reading engaging and joyful.