When students struggle with reading, educators often respond by relying on texts at their “instructional level.” But this well-intentioned approach can slow progress and limit access to the knowledge-building and grade-level content students need to thrive.
In this webinar, literacy expert Dr. Timothy Shanahan shares research-informed, practical strategies for tackling the two essential jobs of instruction at once: accelerating decoding development while keeping students meaningfully engaged with grade-level text.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Explain why relying primarily on instructional-level text can restrict reading growth and academic achievement
- Apply targeted word-reading supports and scaffolds that enable students’ participation in grade-level reading
- Plan one immediate change in classroom practice or instructional support systems to better serve striving readers
Register today to move beyond remediation models that hold students back—and toward instruction that accelerates literacy growth without lowering expectations.
