K-12 WebinarsFree science-of-reading webinars this fall
Updated September 2, 2026 · 42 sessions
Science-of-reading professional learning has changed shape over the last few years. The early wave of webinars spent most of an hour defending the research base; the sessions running this fall largely assume you accept it and move on to the harder question of what a Tuesday morning looks like when you do. That shift makes this a genuinely useful season for coaches and curriculum leads rather than a repeat of what you already sat through.
The sessions collected here are free to attend and delivered online, which matters when your substitute budget will not stretch to release time. They range from phonics scope-and-sequence decisions in the early grades to adolescent literacy and knowledge-building in the content areas — the part of the reading conversation that districts consistently underinvest in.
If you are building a fall PD calendar from this list, we would pair one instructional session with one assessment or data session. Teams that only do the instruction half tend to change practice without ever being able to show that it worked.
The sessions
- 01Bringing CKLA to Life in International Schools
Thu, September 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM UTC · Amplify
Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) is powerful. International school environments are unique. Let's talk about both! Transitioning to a Science of Reading curriculum can transform literacy outcomes, but every international school has its own context: from multilingual classrooms and globally diverse student populations to unique schedules and curriculum frameworks. Amplify has partnered with Erin Kent Consulting to explore how CKLA fits within the instructional schedules and teaching models of international schools, and how schools can thoughtfully adapt the program's U.S.-focused content to reflect their own cultural contexts. Led by Katie Vis.
Literacy & Reading - 02The Literacy Crisis: If It’s a Right, Why Is It Still a Privilege?
Thu, September 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM UTC · edWeb.net
If literacy is a right, why do opportunity and outcomes remain so unequal? In this edLeader Panel, leaders from Lexia examine the systems, structures, and instructional realities that determine who gains access to literacy and who is left behind. Through the lens of equity, implementation, and the Science of Reading, school and district leaders will explore what it takes to build the conditions for literacy success for every student. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders. About the Presenters Dr. Octavia Gray-Essex, Senior Education Advisor at Lexia, is a literacy scholar-practitioner whose work bridges research, po
Literacy & Reading - 03Same Science, Different Application: The Science of Reading for Grades 4-12
Thu, September 10, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC · The Reading League
Session one of Evidence in Action: Advancing Adolescent Literacy Through the Science of Reading, a free four-part webinar series from The Reading League. This session translates science of reading principles into the context of adolescent readers, with solutions and strategies for a whole-school approach to literacy. Many leaders see the science of reading as "K–3 only", which limits coherent literacy systems. You will understand which aspects of the science of reading are the same and which differ between K-3 and 4-12 instruction, identify evidence-aligned practices for upper elementary through high school classrooms, and commit to one leadership action to bring a K–12 lens to literacy planning.
Literacy & Reading - 04Promoting Digital Literacy with High Schoolers: From Freshman Foundations to Well-Being
Mon, September 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC · edWeb.net
What does it look like to prepare high school students to flourish in an increasingly complex digital world? Join this edWebinar for an interactive walkthrough of Common Sense Media’s new high school curriculum, where we’ll explore a holistic approach to digital literacy organized around six interconnected pathways that address the challenges and opportunities students encounter throughout high school: Freshman Foundations: What core social-emotional and academic success skills help students navigate the modern high school experience? Health and Wellness: How can educators promote teens’ healthy relationships with technology while supporting individual and social well-being? AI
Literacy & Reading - 05What's New in Britannica School & Britannica Library: Teaching with Trusted Digital Resources (Alabama)
Tue, September 15, 2026 · 3:30 PM UTC · Britannica Education
A one-hour overview of new features, trusted content, multimedia resources, and instructional tools in Britannica School and Britannica Library, plus an introduction to Teach Britannica. Live attendees receive a continuing education certificate, and registrants receive the recording.
Literacy & Reading - 06Effective Tier 1 Literacy in the Primary Grades
Tue, September 15, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC · edWeb.net
Join this applicable and enlightening edWebinar with Dr. Stephanie Stollar, one of the nation’s foremost experts on MTSS, early literacy, and effective intervention. Drawing on her extensive work through The Reading Science Academy and her decades of experience supporting schools across the country, Dr. Stollar will unpack the essential characteristics of high‑quality Tier 1 instruction—the features that truly drive student success. In this session, Dr. Stollar will show how Tier 1 instruction and intervention must work together, what educators should look for “under the hood,” and why recognizing and implementing these key ingredients is critical for preventing reading difficu
Literacy & Reading - 07Effective CA ELD Instruction: Practical Strategies for Building Language Through Literacy
Wed, September 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM UTC · edWeb.net
In order to thrive, multilingual learners need to build English language proficiency and strong literacy skills simultaneously. How can we create classrooms where language development is infused directly into high-quality literacy instruction—and where all students are seen, heard, and fully engaged? Through the lens of the California ELD standards, renowned language and literacy experts Dr. Sharon Vaughn (award-winning literacy researcher, professor, and author) and Dr. Jim Cummins (globally renowned for his research in bilingual education, literacy development, and language acquisition for multilingual learners) will explore practical, research-informed strategies for both In
Literacy & Reading - 08Back-to-School with Britannica: New Features, Fresh Possibilities
Thu, September 17, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC · Britannica Education
A guided tour of the latest updates to Britannica School and Teach Britannica, covering new features, enhancements, and time-saving tools that support inquiry, instruction, and student engagement in the library and the classroom. Offered for educators in Michigan.
Literacy & Reading - 09Getting Started with Sora: The Reader Experience (September 2026)
Fri, September 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM UTC · OverDrive
Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too? Join us live to ask questions of OverDrive's K-12 experts and walk away with confidence using Sora. Learn how to sign in with school credentials, browse, borrow, and enjoy ebooks & audiobooks, personalize the reading experience with adjustable settings, define words, and create annotations. Signing up ensures a recording is sent the day after the live session.
Literacy & Reading - 10Leading Literacy: Perspectives From the Field’s Most Influential Voices
Tue, September 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC · edWeb.net
This first edWebinar of Structured Language & Literacy Week for Leaders will give district and school leaders a balcony view of how literacy professional learning is being built and sustained across the country. The panelists work directly with districts nationwide, giving them a rare vantage point on what is working and where systems are still catching up. Key topics covered include: Teacher Knowledge in Practice: How strong professional learning builds and sustains deep content knowledge for teachers of reading and writing Coaching and Implementation: What effective, ongoing coaching looks like once initial training ends Leadership Development: Why training school and distric
Literacy & Reading - 11What's New in Britannica School & Britannica Library: Teaching with Trusted Digital Resources (Wisconsin)
Tue, September 22, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC · Britannica Education
An overview of new features, trusted content, multimedia resources, and instructional tools in Britannica School and Britannica Library, with an introduction to Teach Britannica's lesson ideas, instructional strategies, and graphic organizers.
Literacy & Reading - 12The Missing Piece: Motivation in the Science of Reading
Tue, September 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM UTC · Reading Is Fundamental
Part of RIF's literacy webinar series. Explore how motivation fits into the Science of Reading and learn strategies to spark a love of reading in every child.
Literacy & Reading - 13District Actions for Systemwide Literacy Impact
Wed, September 23, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC · edWeb.net
This second edWebinar of Structured Language & Literacy Week for Leaders will give district leaders a practical, real-world look at how to move a literacy system from where it stands today toward a clear, shared vision. The panelists have done exactly that and will walk through the concrete steps behind their districts’ progress. Key topics covered include: Assessing the Starting Point: How to take an honest look at where a district’s literacy system currently stands Setting a North Star: How to define a clear, shared vision for systemwide literacy impact Practical Implementation Steps: The concrete actions districts take to move from vision toward reality Measuring Progress: T
Literacy & Reading - 14Unlocking Writing Success: Research-Based Strategies for Educators K-5 (Part 1)
Thu, September 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Alaska Staff Development Network
Session 1 of Tanya Young's six-part series giving K-5 educators a research-based framework for teaching writing, beginning with the key components of writing instruction.
Literacy & Reading - 15Policy Into Practice: State Literacy Leadership
Thu, September 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC · edWeb.net
This third edWebinar of Structured Language & Literacy Week for Leaders will give district and state leaders a clear look at how literacy legislation becomes literacy practice. The panelists will share how state leadership interprets policy and the decisions that shape how it moves forward across districts. Key topics covered include: From Legislation to Action: How state leaders interpret literacy policy and translate it into practice Lessons Learned: Course corrections made along the way, and what they would do differently Constraints and Directives: What state leaders wish districts understood about the pressures they navigate Building Coherence: How shared understanding bet
Literacy & Reading - 16Building Literacy Success for Multilingual Learners: Lessons From Two Districts
Thu, September 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM UTC · edWeb.net
EL instruction still frequently operates in isolation from core literacy instruction, leaving gaps in both language development and reading achievement. What does it take to close that gap at scale? Join this edLeader Panel with Dr. Antonio Fierro, literacy expert and English language educator, and K-12 district leaders for a candid conversation on building literacy systems that work for multilingual learners. Moderated by Dr. Nicole Florez, literacy expert and Curriculum Designer at IMSE, this session moves beyond theory into practice: what changed when EL instruction became aligned with core classroom teaching, what it took to get buy-in across an entire district, and what th
Literacy & Reading - 17Empowering Bilingual Learning with Britannica Escolar
Mon, September 28, 2026 · 3:00 PM UTC · Britannica Education
A 45-minute session on how Britannica Escolar engages Spanish-speaking students with age-appropriate articles, multimedia, and learning resources that strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and academic language across the curriculum. Also offered September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT.
Literacy & Reading - 18Getting Started with Sora: The Reader Experience (September 2026)
Tue, September 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC · OverDrive
Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too? Join us live to ask questions of OverDrive's K-12 experts and walk away with confidence using Sora. Learn how to sign in with school credentials, browse, borrow, and enjoy ebooks & audiobooks, personalize the reading experience with adjustable settings, define words, and create annotations. Signing up ensures a recording is sent the day after the live session.
Literacy & Reading - 19What's New in Britannica School & Britannica Library: Teaching with Trusted Digital Resources (South Carolina)
Tue, September 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC · Britannica Education
A 45-minute overview of new features, trusted content, multimedia resources, and instructional tools in Britannica School and Britannica Library, plus Teach Britannica lesson ideas and graphic organizers for everyday instruction.
Literacy & Reading - 20Unlocking Writing Success: Research-Based Strategies for Educators K-5 (Part 2)
Thu, October 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Alaska Staff Development Network
Session 2 of the K-5 writing series: foundational transcription skills and how they support composition.
Literacy & Reading - 21How to Get the Most Out of Your TeachingBooks Account
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM UTC · OverDrive
TeachingBooks is for everyone in your community! Make access effortless and seamless for your students, faculty, and families. Join us and discover multiple ways to share resources about books and authors, including single sign-on (SSO), buttons and widgets, and resource sharing options. Signing up ensures a recording is sent the day after the live session.
Literacy & Reading - 22Still Learning to Read: What Literacy Data Reveals About Our Adolescent Students
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC · Amplify
The Science of Reading doesn't stop at third grade. As students move into the secondary grades, their literacy needs change, as do the assessments used to identify those needs. This session asks educators to look closely at screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring data to see how well instruction is working, and shows how teams across Tiers 1-3 in an MTSS framework can work together to address persistent gaps in foundational skills, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Literacy & Reading - 23Unlocking Writing Success: Research-Based Strategies for Educators K-5 (Part 3)
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Alaska Staff Development Network
Session 3 of the K-5 writing series: evidence-based strategies with modeling and hands-on practice.
Literacy & Reading - 24Screening With Purpose: A Data-Driven Approach to Dyslexia Risk Identification and Tiered Supports
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC · Amplify
Explore how universal screening data can be a powerful tool for identifying students at risk for characteristics of dyslexia and for guiding evidence-based, tiered-support decisions within an MTSS framework. We'll examine how ongoing progress monitoring can inform whether current interventions are meeting student needs or whether additional information is needed to better understand a learner's profile.
Literacy & Reading - 25Beyond Motivation: What's Really Behind Adolescent Reading Gaps
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC · The Reading League
Session two of Evidence in Action: Advancing Adolescent Literacy Through the Science of Reading from The Reading League. This session dispels misconceptions about reading comprehension assessments and unpacks evidence-based recommendations from meta-analyses and the IES Practice Guide on secondary reading intervention. Explore the psychology of motivation and why common strategies miss the mark, what comprehension assessments can and cannot tell us about student needs, and evidence-based recommendations for addressing the literacy needs of secondary students.
Literacy & Reading - 26Precision for Every Learner: Language Development, Literacy, and the Data in Between for Multilingual Learners
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC · Amplify
Distinguishing between language acquisition and reading difficulties can be tricky. The right data can help you pinpoint exactly what each student needs. In this interactive session, we'll explore practical tools and real student scenarios to help you ask better questions and make more confident decisions for your multilingual learners.
Literacy & Reading - 27Enhancing Bilingual Learning with Britannica Escolar & Teach Britannica (Wisconsin)
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC · Britannica Education
An overview of updated content, navigation tools, and multimedia in Britannica Escolar that help students build background knowledge, strengthen language development, and conduct age-appropriate research, complemented by Teach Britannica strategies.
Literacy & Reading - 28Britannica School: New Features, Fresh Possibilities (North Carolina)
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM UTC · Britannica Education
Explore new features, enhancements, and time-saving tools in Britannica School and Teach Britannica designed to support inquiry, instruction, and student engagement, with practical ways to maximize both in the library and classroom.
Literacy & Reading - 29Reading Pictures: Building Visual Literacy Through Picture Books
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC · Reading Is Fundamental
Part of RIF's Every Book Counts series. Discover how to use picture books to build visual literacy and support comprehension.
Literacy & Reading - 30Unlocking Writing Success: Research-Based Strategies for Educators K-5 (Part 4)
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Alaska Staff Development Network
Session 4 of the K-5 writing series: sentence-level instruction and building toward paragraph composition.
Literacy & Reading - 31Unlocking Writing Success: Research-Based Strategies for Educators K-5 (Part 5)
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Alaska Staff Development Network
Session 5 of the K-5 writing series: paragraph and multi-paragraph composition strategies for young writers.
Literacy & Reading - 32Enhancing Bilingual Learning with Britannica Escolar & Teach Britannica (South Carolina)
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC · Britannica Education
A 45-minute overview of updated content, navigation tools, and multimedia in Britannica Escolar, plus Teach Britannica strategies, lesson ideas, and graphic organizers that promote inquiry and vocabulary development.
Literacy & Reading - 33Rally to Read: Read Together, Inspire Together
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC · Reading Is Fundamental
Part of RIF's literacy webinar series. Join a community read-aloud event designed to bring families and classrooms together around books.
Literacy & Reading - 34Unlocking Writing Success: Research-Based Strategies for Educators K-5 (Part 6)
Thu, October 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Alaska Staff Development Network
Session 6 of the K-5 writing series: collaborative discussion and classroom application of the full writing framework.
Literacy & Reading - 35Leverage Your Booklists and Collections with TeachingBooks
Wed, November 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM UTC · OverDrive
State award lists, core or supplemental reading lists—even your own booklists can be helpful instructional tools. With the power of list analysis and filtering, discover how to save time, validate purchases, and empower your students with data and resources that meet your needs: leverage your lists as instructional tools, streamline collection development, and align resources to student needs. Signing up ensures a recording is sent the day after the live session.
Literacy & Reading - 36Gamifying Research for Deeper Student Engagement (Michigan)
Thu, November 5, 2026 · 10:00 PM UTC · Britannica Education
Explore how Britannica School's interactives, features, and tools turn early research into an engaging classroom experience, including scavenger hunts and friendly competitions that spark curiosity and build inquiry skills.
Literacy & Reading - 37From Identification to Instruction: Making MTSS Work for Adolescent Readers
Thu, November 12, 2026 · 9:00 PM UTC · The Reading League
Session three of Evidence in Action: Advancing Adolescent Literacy Through the Science of Reading from The Reading League. This session focuses on designing a system of tiered literacy supports that fits real secondary schedules and realities, moving MTSS beyond a compliance paperwork process. Learn how MTSS differs from RTI and why that shift matters for secondary implementation, what effective Tier 1, 2 and 3 literacy instruction looks like in grades 4–12, and apply a tool for making MTSS more actionable and data-driven in your building.
Literacy & Reading - 38Enhancing Bilingual Learning with Britannica Escolar & Teach Britannica (Alabama)
Tue, November 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM UTC · Britannica Education
A one-hour overview of updated content, navigation tools, and multimedia in Britannica Escolar that support background knowledge, language development, and age-appropriate research, complemented by Teach Britannica classroom strategies.
Literacy & Reading - 39Stories We Share: The Power of Oral Storytelling
Thu, November 19, 2026 · 9:00 PM UTC · Reading Is Fundamental
Part of RIF's literacy webinar series. Explore the tradition and impact of oral storytelling in building literacy and language skills.
Literacy & Reading - 40Britannica Escolar: New Features, Fresh Possibilities
Wed, December 9, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC · Britannica Education
A guided tour of Britannica Escolar's trusted Spanish-language resources, including translations, multimedia, text-to-speech, and educator tools, plus Teach Britannica resources that help engage multilingual learners across the curriculum.
Literacy & Reading - 41Shaping Confident Readers: Building Reading Identity at Home
Thu, December 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Reading Is Fundamental
Part of RIF's Every Family Counts series. Learn practical ways families can nurture reading identity and confidence at home.
Literacy & Reading - 42Leading Literacy: Building a Coherent 4-12 Plan
Thu, December 10, 2026 · 9:00 PM UTC · The Reading League
Session four of Evidence in Action: Advancing Adolescent Literacy Through the Science of Reading from The Reading League. This session moves districts from isolated efforts to a coherent systemwide literacy plan beyond the elementary grades. Understand the essential components of a strong 4–12 literacy plan across curriculum, professional learning, data and leadership; learn how to evaluate curricular materials and interventions for evidence alignment; and define clear next steps to communicate, monitor and sustain a systemwide plan.
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