Reading & Literacy

“LETRS is the best training I have received in my career.” In an effort to improve literacy instruction at the K-2 grade levels, administrators in the Littleton Public Schools in Colorado implemented a new Structured Literacy curriculum in the 2017-2018 school year. Helping teachers develop a deeper understanding of this new systematic approach was essential […]

The science of reading research has proven that a blended learning approach is the most effective method for teaching literacy, by combining teacher-directed instruction with the use of digital tools to allow students to practice and apply essential skills in a self-paced setting. In this recent webinar, learn more about blended learning literacy instruction, and […]

Children ages 1 to 8 tend to have more trouble understanding digital picture books, compared to the print versions, according to an analysis of literacy research.

A Structured Literacy approach is essential for effective reading instruction, and explicit language teaching is essential to Structured Literacy. In this webinar, renowned literacy expert and author Dr. Louisa Moats identifies the content and procedures for teaching Structured Literacy, and outlines how educators should teach phoneme awareness, morphological awareness, phoneme-grapheme correspondences, and syllable patterns within […]

Closing reading gaps and maintaining strong reading skills are more important than ever due to COVID learning loss and the shift to remote learning. In this podcast, respected literacy expert, professor and author Dr. Tim Rasinski discusses the long-term impact of COVID learning loss on reading fluency and skills, and shares strategies educators can use […]

Having third grade readers reach proficiency is so vital to Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich that he visits hundreds of homes to offer additional literacy support.