A Standards Study: K-12 Student Standards for English Language Arts Louisiana has made great strides to support the literacy foundation necessary to ensure students' success. In the development of the K-12 ELA Student Standards, "educators envisioned what proficient students should know and be able to do to compete in our society and focused their efforts on creating standards that would allow them to do so. The goal of the Louisiana Student Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) is to produce a literate person in the twenty-first century." This 4-part series will review and revisit the standards for ELA content for Kindergarten through [...]

A Standards Study: K-12 Student Standards for English Language Arts Louisiana has made great strides to support the literacy foundation necessary to ensure students' success. In the development of the K-12 ELA Student Standards, "educators envisioned what proficient students should know and be able to do to compete in our society and focused their efforts on creating standards that would allow them to do so. The goal of the Louisiana Student Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) is to produce a literate person in the twenty-first century." This 4-part series will review and revisit the standards for ELA content for Kindergarten through [...]

"Linking Reading Comprehension and Executive Function: A Pathway to Improved Instruction" Register now! Session Description: Students with comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and specific learning disorder in reading (SLD-R) require reading comprehension instruction that is mindful of executive function deficit. Grounded in the notion that remediation is most successful when it is based on an understanding of the possible sources of failure, this presentation examines the interplay between executive function and reading comprehension and explores how reading comprehension instruction might integrate executive function support for students with ADHD and SLD-R. This proposed instructional framework integrates executive functions into the reading [...]

Family Literacy Engagement and School-Based Literacy Plans partnering with The Center for Literacy & Learning's Family & Community Initiatives Team Monique Jolla, Director of Family & Community Initiatives & Miranda Gremillion, Literacy Engagement Specialist REGISTER NOW! Session Description:  Calling all Louisiana schools...Dinner is served! Explore the Family Literacy Engagement Menu which encompasses vital aspects of creating a Science of Reading aligned School-Based Literacy Plan and its components. This presentation delves into family literacy engagement and the significance of a robust literacy engagement plan for fostering family involvement for district personnel, principals, teachers, families, and community stakeholders. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concept of Family Literacy Engagement [...]

Dyslexia: Discovering the Diamond The Reading League Louisiana webinar partnered with the Louisiana Department of Education and The Center for Literacy & Learning.      REGISTER NOW! Session Description: Louisiana Department of Education’s Literacy Mission: Louisiana students will have improved literacy outcomes through high-quality instruction and interactions from an effective teacher who is supported by leaders and families. With so many great changes happening recently for students surrounding the implementation of structured literacy, students with dyslexia will still require continued support beyond whole-group instruction. We will discuss what that support can and should look like, where educators can go to look for [...]

Supporting Louisiana Schools’ Literacy Plans: Elementary Intervention Structures REGISTER NOW! Session Description: Participants will engage in conversation with a Louisiana school system that is effectively implementing structured literacy supports that assist all students in their learning needs. This session will be the first of a series of presentations centered around responses to intervention systems and intervention structures that are making significant impacts on student reading achievement. During this session, participants will focus on elementary intervention systems and the logistical structures of a successful system. Presenters: Jodi Lemoine is the Director of Accountability for West Feliciana Parish Schools.  With 21 years experience [...]

MTSS Best Practices: Connecting Assessment and Instruction REGISTER NOW! Session Description: MTSS provides a framework for implementing the science of reading. This session will outline the MTSS model for reading improvement in elementary schools. Best practices will be shared for connecting screening and instruction, specifically using universal screening data for planning literacy improvement. Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Stollar Dr. Stephanie Stollar is the founder of Stephanie Stollar Consulting LLC and the creator of The Reading Science Academy. Dr. Stollar is a part-time assistant professor in the online reading science program at Mount St. Joseph University, and a founding member of a national [...]

Calling all educators and tutors! Mark your calendar for Monday, October 19 — the opening day of our 10th-anniversary webinar week. Chapter hosts Keegan Wilson and Virginia Kemp (TRL-SC) join The Reading League’s Jessica Pasik and literacy expert Carla Stanford for a candid conversation on what's working in classrooms right now. Perfect for classroom teachers, interventionists, and literacy coaches. Join live for the Q&A, and for a chance to win one of 10 Schwa plushie/Schwa book sets! 📅 Mon, Oct 19 | 12:00–12:45 p.m. ET | Register and learn more about this series: https://info.thereadingleague.org/voices-of-the-league #ItTakesALeague

Calling all school and state leaders! Save the date for Tuesday, October 20, as chapter hosts Heidi Bishop (TRL-SC) and Ashton Venters (TRL-NC) join The Reading League’s Elisabeth Lamoureaux and leadership expert Angie Hanlin to unpack what it really takes to drive and sustain science of reading implementation. A must-attend for principals, curriculum directors, and anyone shaping literacy policy. Join live for a chance to win one of 10 copies of Beneath the Surface of Words - an incredible spelling resource in The Reading League shop!  📅 Tue, Oct 20 | 12:00–12:45 p.m. ET | Register and learn more about [...]

Calling all families and community advocates! Mark Wednesday, October 21 on your calendar, as chapter hosts Dr. Robert Rogers (TRL-TX) and Sarah Carlson-Wallrath (TRL-MN) join The Reading League’s Natalie Gwishiri and national literacy advocate Clarice Jackson to spotlight the parents, caregivers, and community members carrying the science of reading beyond the classroom. Join live for a chance to win one of 10 prizes from our Reading Buddies collection! 📅 Wed, Oct 21 | 12:00–12:45 pm ET | Register and learn more about this series: https://info.thereadingleague.org/voices-of-the-league #ItTakesALeague

Calling all researchers and higher ed faculty! Coming up Thursday, October 22: chapter hosts Dr. Bethany Moffatt (TRL-WA) and Dr. Tracy Hastings (TRL-IN) join The Reading League’s Dr. Amanda Nickerson and researcher Dr. Jessica Toste to explore how the latest findings in reading science translate into real classroom impact. Join live for the Q&A and a chance to win one of 10 gift subscriptions to The Reading League Journal!  📅 Thu, Oct 22 | 12:00–12:45 pm ET | Register and learn more about this series: https://info.thereadingleague.org/voices-of-the-league #ItTakesALeague

Calling all Reading League collaborators! Cap off the week with us on Friday, October 23, as chapter hosts Sean Lindsey (TRL-NC) and Dr. Rhonda Nelson (TRL-IA) join The Reading League’s CEO and President, Dr. Maria Murray, and national literacy expert Dr. Louisa Moats for a celebration of ten years of collective impact  — and a look ahead to what's next. Join live and bring your questions, and a chance to win one of 10 apparel items from The Reading League Shop. 📅 Fri, Oct 23 | 12:00–12:45 pm ET | Register and learn more about this series: https://info.thereadingleague.org/voices-of-the-league #ItTakesALeague [...]