Professional learning for implementing evidence-based reading instruction
For over 20 years, we’ve advanced the science of reading by delivering trusted, proven solutions and expert support. By engaging our professional learning offerings, you’ll drive real, sustainable results and drive the future of literacy.
Built for educators, designed for impact
Professional learning is the cornerstone of successful, sustained improvement in student outcomes. To equip educators for success, we offer a variety of professional learning experiences – available in flexible formats – designed to meet all your structured literacy needs.
Get to know our solutions
Learn the ins and outs of 95 Percent Group curricula with sessions that meet your unique needs. From public workshops to on-site training, we empower deeper, more effective engagement with the curriculum by helping educators build familiarity with content and core componentry.
Hone your structured literacy knowledge
Empower educators to bring structured literacy to life with clarity, confidence, and integrity. Offerings include flexible asynchronous guidance through our Top 10 Tools eLearning courses, and expert-facilitated foundational courses—all aligned with the five pillars of reading instruction.
Maximize the impact of your implementation
Build confidence and deliver lasting, measurable impact in the classroom. Ongoing coaching and implementation-support promote and sustain high-integrity implementation of 95 Percent Group products and the principles of structured literacy.
Featured: Top 10 Tools
Top 10 Tools®by 95 Percent Group is the perfect asynchronous online introduction or refresher for understanding structured literacy. And now, you can choose from three great packages to ensure all your teachers and literacy stakeholders are equipped to bring structured literacy into classrooms, MTSS programs, before/after-school programs, and beyond!
Connect with us
Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding, stay current with the latest research, or drive meaningful change in your district, our events deliver. Join our community dedicated to transforming literacy outcomes through access to expert insights, actionable strategies, and collaboration opportunities.
Science of reading symposia
Schools across the country are transforming practice and instruction with the science of reading – but change can be challenging. Designed for educators and school leaders, this series of in-person, regional events connects you to top experts and best practices.
Webinars
Discover new perspectives, advancements, and insights in the world of literacy with industry leaders in the science of reading. Register for our live sessions or access on-demand.
I know that I can partner with 95 Percent Group on professional learning. It feels really good to work with them. I’m really excited about the partnership that we’re growing.
Jennifer Burton
Empowering educators to unlock literacy for every student
Bring research to practice—and bridge what you know with what you do. Learn with 95 Percent Group and develop the knowledge and practices you need to implement our trusted methods and build upon the science of reading in your classrooms. We create a curated, professional learning services plan that uniquely meets the specific needs of each of our school customers. Read our new eBook, “Professional learning: Empowering educators to unlock literacy for every student,” and discover the opportunities we have for you.
Trending topics for teachers
Discover the latest breakthroughs and best practices in the science of reading.
Spotlight Maryland: Science of reading transforms literacy
Here we take an in-depth look at the Wicomico School District in Maryland, whose leadership and literacy team worked together to transform their approach to reading instruction. They saw, in return, strong student improvement. One changemaker, Dr. Renee R. Hall, offers tips for other educators on advancing literacy in their school or district.
Focus on providing strong professional learning for all of your K-3 teachers and try to personalize it. Meet the needs of the teachers where they are, just as you do for your students. Also educate your administrators. This change requires leadership’s understanding of the science of reading and science of learning too.
Dr. Renee Hall, Supervisor, Elementary Reading & Media, New Elementary Reading Teachers, Wicomico County Public Schools, Maryland
Get students reading at grade level
In Fulton County Schools, we declared victory over the reading course. We know that the science of reading is the path forward.
Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent of Schools Fulton County, Georgia
Ten myths & misconceptions in literacy today
In the latest article in her hot topics series, Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer, debunks the top 10 myths and misconceptions in literacy today, their origins and explains why they are problematic and what the latest and greatest thinking on them is. She also offers top sources for supporting their abandonment.
Many of the original voices in the whole language movement diminished the importance of learning the alphabetic code. Understanding how the code works is fundamental to reading and writing in an alphabetic language.
Laura Stewart Chief Academic Officer
I believe that 95 Percent Group is uniquely positioned to help guide the way for an ever increasing science of reading base in our country. We provide the entire ecosystem for teachers and their students. This includes professional learning, assessment, and instructional resources so that teachers can turn theory into practice and help each child make progress.
Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer
Putting science into practice
School-wide and district-wide learning, tailored just for you
Ongoing, embedded coaching and hybrid formats are hallmarks of professional learning that makes a difference. We create a customized, professional learning services plan that uniquely meets the specific needs of each of our school customers. Collaborate with us to bring the best learning, training, and coaching opportunities to your school, and get ready to improve student reading outcomes.
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