Free Professional Development Webinars about the Science of Reading from ReadWorks

ReadWorks upcoming series of professional development webinars are designed to support and enhance teacher instruction! ReadWorks is more than free reading passages and worksheets! We are dedicated to providing educators with even more of the tools they need to support student reading comprehension. Our new webinars cover a variety of topics, including effective instructional strategies, integrating digital resources, and utilizing our platform to its fullest potential.

The New Science of Reading Beyond Phonics Webinar Series highlights the ReadWorks products that will build background knowledge, grow student vocabularies, and allow early readers to practice decoding. Register for all three to complete the whole series! Every registrant receives a recording of the webinar. Every attendee receives a professional development certificate. Complete all three and show off your progress with a science of reading certificate. Choose to complete all three in one week or select your dates below. ​​

The Power of Knowing: Building Background Knowledge with ReadWorks
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Learn how to build background knowledge by setting up an Article-A-Day routine in your classroom and/or using our hand-curated text sets along with commonly used texts in your core ELA curriculum. 

Dates Offered:
Tuesday, July 23 
3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

Tuesday, August 6 
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. 
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Tuesday, October 8   
​3 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

From Words to Worlds: Enhance Vocabulary with ReadWorks


Ideal for new and returning ReadWorks users. Learn how to use the vocabulary widget, Meaning Mapper, Word Detective, and interactive vocabulary activities on our website. 

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​Dates Offered:
Wednesday, July 24
​3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

Wednesday, August 7 
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. 
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Wednesday, October 9
​3 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

Register now

Foster Joy in Early Readers: Building Knowledge alongside Phonics Skills

Ideal for new and returning ReadWorks users who teach ELA in grades K-2. Learn how to set your early readers up for success by using the Article-A-Day routine, along with our knowledge-building decodables. 

Dates Offered:
Thursday, July 25
3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
 
Thursday, August 8 
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Thursday October 10
​3 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

Upcoming Webinar Highlights:

• Getting Started with ReadWorks: Learn how to navigate our platform and access thousands of high-quality reading passages.
• Enhancing Comprehension Skills: Discover techniques to improve student understanding and retention of reading materials.
• Integrating Digital Tools: Explore ways to incorporate our digital assignment features into your classroom seamlessly.
• Customized Instructional Strategies: The webinar provides hands-on tips for you to tailor your teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of your students.

Why Attend?

• Expert Guidance: Gain insights from experienced educators, science of reading experts, and ReadWorks team members.
• Interactive Sessions: Join a diverse professional learning community to participate in live Q&A sessions and engage with peers.
• Practical Applications: Receive FREE actionable tips and resources to implement reading strategies, writing exercises, structured literacy approaches, and early literacy methods in your classroom immediately.
  
  

Don't miss out on these valuable learning opportunities! Visit our webinar page to see the entire calendar of events to register and find more details about each session. Let’s work together to empower every student to become a confident and proficient reader. We look forward to seeing you there!

Written by: Melissa Calder, Director of Marketing and Engagement