Free Webinar – When Kids Can’t Read: What We Can Do Now that Makes a Difference

Teachers, literacy coaches, and school leaders all have the same goal: helping kids become more skilled, confident, and independent readers. Professional learning that discusses comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and engagement strategies is one part of meeting this goal.

Complete the form to watch this free one-hour webinar featuring Kylene Beers.

In it, Kylene discusses:

• fix-up strategies that students can use when the text is confusing
• vocabulary information that will help teachers understand which words to pre-teach
• comprehension strategies that encourage close reading
• fluency work that improves reading rate
• engagement strategies that help reluctant readers stick with a text

This fast-paced session gives viewers concrete ideas that can be used throughout the school year. The strategies shared apply to fiction and nonfiction, making this webinar appropriate for ELA, reading, social studies, and science teachers as well as literacy coaches and resource teachers in grades 4-12.