Date & Time: Tuesday, September 9th at 2 p.m. ET
Well-designed classroom libraries are more than “nice-to-haves.” They’re key drivers of literacy growth. Effective classroom libraries spark reading engagement, strengthen comprehension of curriculum-aligned topics, and support reading achievement.
The need for effective literacy instruction is needed more than ever. According to the 2024 report by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), only 31% of U.S. fourth graders scored at or above the “Proficient” level in reading while 40% read below the “Basic” level—both worsening since 2019.
How can your district leaders ensure their educators are building and using their libraries effectively to create a culture of literacy while closing the reading gap among today’s students?
In this webinar, we’ll discuss:
- Educational Relevancy: Why classroom libraries are critical for educators and students
- Curriculum Alignment: How to build classroom libraries that align with instructional goals
- Effective PD: How to maximize their impact by ensuring educators are trained on how to use their libraries effectively
- Funding Assistance: How to fund classroom libraries and create scalable models
***Attendees will be able to safely download the Administrator’s Guide to Classroom Libraries that explores why and how to plan, build, and use effective classroom libraries.
Speaker
Michael Haggen, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic Education
Lester L. Laminack, Ed.D. – Professor Emeritus, Birth-Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle Grades Education, Western Carolina University
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