Science of reading webinars for educators

Whether you’re just getting started with the science of reading or have implemented reading science to practice, these leadership sessions will provide the knowledge and practical guidance to move forward using evidence-aligned resources and practices to develop lifelong readers.

Reading research is clear; developing strong readers requires providing quality, evidence-based text that supports aligned instruction at each grade level. Join us as we share how you can seamlessly provide opportunities for K-8 students to engage with meaningful text that allows them to apply and practice new reading skills to proficiency.

Getting literacy intervention right doesn’t have to be so hard! Join Jim Monti, former director at West Warwick Public Schools, to learn about his district’s journey and the 5 essential intervention outcomes that can be achieved in your school or district after implementing 95 Literacy Intervention System™.

Teaching children to read is the most important of educational endeavors. All children deserve equitable access to high-quality, evidence-aligned instruction. This session provides a roadmap showing educators how to move from reading science knowledge of science of reading principles of practice.

Learn more about non-negotiable criteria to look for when evaluating ELA instructional resources for teaching foundational skills in a Tier 1 setting. Gain actionable guidance on reducing and closing foundational skill gaps by optimizing daily reading block instruction to develop confident readers at every grade level.

Discover the unique features of Top 10 Tools® by 95 Percent Group, a proven, 10-part science of reading course that will enhance your understanding and revolutionize your reading instruction—offering a comprehensive yet efficient learning experience in less time than other courses.

Our explicit, systematic, and cumulative Tier 1 phonics instruction for the whole class is strategically designed to reduce or prevent intervention needs before they arise. Watch as we introduce key program features and the aligned resources 95 Decodable Duo™ books (K grade 1) and 95 Readables™ chapter books (Grades 2-5), giving students immediate practice of newly acquired skills.

Learn how 95 Literacy Intervention System™ connects built-in diagnostic assessments with aligned, evidence-proven resources and instruction to quickly move students through intervention to reading proficiency. This digital solution efficiently helps educators pinpoint precise gaps, group and regroup students by skill needs, and identify specific lessons and resources to begin intervention instruction.

Join Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group, as she introduces Courageous Leaders, a transformative on-demand webinar series featuring insightful discussions with prominent literacy changemakers. These thought leadership sessions will provide the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to empower the next generation of readers and lifelong learners.

During this webinar, we explored how to implement the transformational change required to move forward and unleash the power inherent in the science of reading. Join Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer, as she shares practical guidance, tools, and aligned resources to inform instructional practices and impact reading outcomes.

Morphological awareness is critical in helping students decode, improve fluency, develop a strong vocabulary, and build comprehension skills—but tackling teaching it can be intimidating. In this session, Dr. Deb Glaser, creator of Morpheme Magic and Morpheme for Littles, shares her expertise to help educators implement a systematic process for teaching morphology and improve student reading proficiency.

Join Spellography authors Dr. Louisa Moats and Dr. Bruce Rosow for this four-part series. Discover how this classroom-tested program explicitly teaches spelling concepts to help older students make sense of the English spelling system and improve their reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Sessions #1 and #2 are available on-demand now!

Planning for summer school can be overwhelming. From identifying student needs to creating lesson plans and hunting for appropriate resources, it leaves you questioning if you’re fully prepared to close critical skill gaps. Watch this on-demand webinar to effectively add evidence-aligned phonics instruction to your current summer ELA curriculum.

The research is clear that learning foundational skills does not end in third grade. Grades 4 and 5 are critical years to continue laying a solid foundation for lifelong literacy. Discover how 95 Phonics Core Program® strengthens student skills to confidently tackle complex text.

When learning to read, our youngest students struggle to connect speech sounds to print. Research supports the value of using decodable texts to achieve this critical skill. In this session, discover how our 95 Decodable Duo™ book series aligns with the curriculum to build phonics skills and reinforce effective decoding habits for early readers.

Effectively managing Tier 2 intervention can be challenging for even the best-run MTSS environments. Learn how the 95 Literacy Intervention System™ is designed to help teachers move students out of intervention more quickly by using diagnostic assessment and technology to optimize reading outcomes.

Learn more about our comprehensive phonemic awareness solution that includes Tier 1 instruction, assessment, differentiated Tier 2 intervention, and professional learning. All of these interlocking solutions are aligned with the latest research and provide a consistent instructional dialogue for your teachers and students. The suite includes everything you need to build critical foundational skills and set your students up for reading success.

Discover how you can improve K-3 phonics instruction efficiency and effectiveness by integrating 95 Phonics Core Program® with Sound Walls and Kid Lips to build early reading foundational skills. Learn to enhance phonics lessons while harmonizing phonological awareness and orthographic knowledge.

95 RAP™ (Reading Achievement Program) is proven to meet the needs of students reading well below grade level. Watch this on-demand webinar to discover the power of this small group, individualized reading intervention delivered by teachers to help developing readers achieve skill mastery.

After screening your students and collecting data showing skill deficits, you’re probably wondering what’s the best instructional approach to close these phonics gaps. In this session, Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer, and Anella Wetter, Chief Sales Officer, showcase a different approach to assessment and intervention instruction that eliminates the ‘now what’ and uses your data to immediately inform instruction.

Mississippi was once ranked last in the nation for reading achievement, but today has turned the tide. In this webinar, Dr. Kymyona Burk, Mississippi’s former state literacy director and now a senior policy fellow at ExcelinEd, and Kelly Butler, CEO of the Barksdale Reading Institute, share the strategic policies and actions that created this literacy success.

Top 10 Tools founder, Dr. Deb Glaser shared her rationale for creating this comprehensive course that empowers educators with the knowledge they need to develop proficient readers. Watch to learn more about the 10 self-paced modules that reflect the critical components of reading instruction and take an in-depth view of the user experience as Deb shares Tool 4: Phonics and Spelling – Effective Decoding and Encoding Instruction.

Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer, and Dr. Antonio Fierro, Vice President Professional Learning and Academics at 95 Percent Group, are joined by education leaders from the Irving Independent School District in Irving, TX, to share how applying current reading science research to instruction positively impacts English learner outcomes.

Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group, and Dr. Mary Dahlgren, Founder of Tools 4 Reading and Literacy Executive in Residence at 95 Percent Group, talk about what this new partnership means for educators and how it will effectively support instructional practices.

Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer, and Joni Maville,  Director, Content Development, 95 Percent Group, were joined by Amy Bybee, Assistant Superintendent/Curriculum Director, and Laura Meyer, Fifth Grade Teacher with Ottawa School District in Kansas. They shared first-hand examples of how the 95 Percent Group phonics ecosystem has impacted students and teachers in the Ottawa school district.

Prepare to be inspired.

Learn why Dr. Tracy White Weeden, President & CEO of Neuhaus Education Center in Houston, TX, views Texas as a “tipping point” for advancing literacy and why she says educators are the “inventors of the future.”

Now more than ever, educational leaders are being called to follow current reading science to implement meaningful changes in instructional practices and classroom resources to impact student reading outcomes.

A closer look at 95 Percent Group’s phonics ecosystem—a cohesive suite of products and professional learning services aligned with the science of reading.

Support students in all tiers with MTSS insights to improve current implementation practices, sustain effective processes, and strengthen site-based plans to meet shared goals. This webinar with Laura Stewart will guide and support your MTSS roadmap.

Learn practical, multimodal instructional routines that align with the science of reading. Hosted by Dr. Susan Hall, Co-Founder, and Judie Caroleo, Director of Consulting Operations, 95 Percent Group. Presented in collaboration with the Wisconsin Science of Reading and Literacy Task Force.

How can Structured Literacy instruction be used in place of leveled learning? During this 3-part session, we uncover the WHY, WHAT, and HOW for moving away from leveled learning to small group structured literacy instruction to improve student outcomes.

The “Science of Reading” is a hot term. What does it really mean? How does it relate to a Structured Literacy approach? This webinar unpacks the research and presents the instructional principles that guide structured literacy.