Literacy Webinars for Teachers

Grow your expertise with Science of Reading webinars from our literacy experts

Our literacy webinars for teachers are designed to strengthen classroom practice through research-driven strategies and practical application. These Science of Reading webinars explore the latest evidence on phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, comprehension, and intervention, helping educators translate theory into effective instruction. Each Science of Reading webinar highlights actionable insights you can apply immediately, whether you’re a classroom teacher, reading specialist, or instructional leader. As part of our ongoing commitment to professional learning, these free webinars for teachers provide accessible, high-quality webinars for teachers who want to deepen their literacy expertise and support improved student outcomes.

Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: Strengthen the Foundation for Skilled Reading:

Sound awareness is a requisite skill for reading and spelling success. This webinar by Jodi Alatalo G'23, EdS, provides a framework for understanding the importance of supporting students in their development of this foundational skill. In this literacy webinar for teachers, one will have an opportunity to learn about phonological and phonemic awareness, its application to sound-symbol correspondence, and develop an understanding of the vital role phonemic awareness plays in supporting students to become automatic word readers.

Vocabulary Instruction in the Classroom: An Essential Component to Reading Comprehension:

In this free webinar for teachers, Jill Pompi Ed.S. explains why vocabulary instruction is important, what words we should focus on, and what good vocabulary instruction looks like in the classroom. She addresses the need for explicit instruction and multiple practice opportunities in various contexts.

Executive Function Skills: What Is Their Relationship & What Can Be Done To Support Development?

In this online webinar for teachers, Sarah Letsky, MA, CCC-CLP, will discuss the three components of Executive Function skills, their relationship to literacy, and several strategies for supporting their development.