Free science-of-reading webinars this fall

Mon, September 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · 95 Percent Group · Free

A three-part on-demand webinar series from 95 Percent Group on building a system of literacy alignment across all tiers of instruction. Session 1, Lead with Literacy Alignment, explores cognitive load and explicit instruction with Laura Stewart and Zach Groshell. Session 2, Build Literacy Alignment, examines a connected literacy ecosystem with consistent, evidence-based routines that reduce variability and accelerate student growth. Session 3, See Literacy Alignment in Action, features leaders from Fairless Local School District (Ohio) sharing their implementation journey, what worked, and how alignment is driving measurable progress for students. Register once to access all three sessions.

Wed, September 9, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Long Island Literacy Coalition · Free

This session focuses on the role of explicit morphology instruction within a structured literacy framework, including how to design and deliver morphology lessons that support word reading, spelling and vocabulary growth.

Thu, September 10, 2026 · 5:00 AM EDT · Amplify · Free

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.

Thu, September 10, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · The Reading League · Free

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.

Thu, September 10, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Collaborative Classroom · Free

Join Collaborative Classroom for a three-session virtual book study with the book author, featuring interactive discussions on the research and practices that make up the canon of literacy.

Thu, September 10, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · The Reading League Illinois · Free

A webinar highlighting key features of Direct Instruction and how its design ensures that all learners are successful, connecting DI practices with the science of reading.

Thu, September 10, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · The Orton-Gillingham Academy · Free

The Orton-Gillingham Academy hosts a webinar exploring the updated definition of dyslexia and what it means for identifying and supporting students in schools.

Fri, September 11, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · National Institute for Direct Instruction · Free

Provided by the National Institute for Direct Instruction, this remote training covers the critical technical delivery skills needed to support student decoding and fluency using Reading Mastery.

Sat, September 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · The Reading League South Carolina · Free

Learn how to leverage comprehensive reading assessment data to create targeted small groups, plan instruction and monitor student progress in the K-3 classroom.

Sat, September 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Dyslexia Institute of Indiana · Free

Part of the Until Everyone Can Read literacy summit for older students. Dr. Anita Archer explores how explicit instruction and frequent opportunities to respond act as preventive behavior management.

Mon, September 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Long Island Literacy Coalition · Free

Dr. Hugh Catts presents on the role of language, knowledge and thinking in reading comprehension, and why comprehension is better understood as a process than a discrete skill.

Tue, September 15, 2026 · 11:30 AM EDT · Britannica Education · Free

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.

Wed, September 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Long Island Literacy Coalition · Free

Explore the differences between inflectional and derivational suffixes, how suffixes influence word families and meaning, and how to teach them explicitly to students in grades 4 and above.

Wed, September 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · AIM Institute for Learning & Research · Free

AIM Institute presents a webinar exploring the early building blocks of oral language that lay the foundation for later reading and writing success.

Wed, September 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT · Nebraska Department of Education · Free

Part of the 2026 Fall NDE World & Dual Language Education, NEBLA & CLTA SIG K12 Guest Speaker Series. How can we vary our approaches to teaching and learning to promote our learners' growth in proficiency? During this interactive session, Leslie Grahn explores ways to mix up lesson tasks so they meet the needs of all learners.

Wed, September 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · UMass Global · Free

The Science of Reading is based on the Simple View of Reading model, which states that reading comprehension is the product of decoding and language comprehension. In this webinar, participants will explore how reading develops across kindergarten through grade 12, including how word recognition and language comprehension work together to support skilled reading. Participants will examine how instruction changes as texts become more complex and learn practical strategies to address reading gaps using the science of teaching reading. The session will also connect foundational skills such as oral language, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding with vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and content area literacy in later grades. Participants will identify the 5 core pillars of the science of reading, describe how reading skills progress across K-12 with practical strategies to address reading gaps, explain how word recognition and language comprehension work together to support skilled reading, and examine how reading instruction changes as students engage with increasingly complex texts.

Thu, September 17, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · edWeb.net · Free

An edWebinar presented by Dr. Stephanie Stollar exploring "pre-mortem" strategies that resolve systemic barriers in a schoolwide MTSS before they impact student growth.

Thu, September 17, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free

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.

Fri, September 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · OverDrive · Free

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.

Tue, September 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free

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.

Tue, September 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Reading Is Fundamental · Free

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.

Wed, September 23, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Alaska Staff Development Network · $50

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.

Thu, September 24, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Stanford Accelerator for Learning · Free

Join Getting Down to Facts III researchers for a closer look at the evidence on multilingual learners in California's education system. Drawing on 55 technical reports and 22 research briefs from researchers across the country, this webinar examines what the research tells us about multilingual learners, where challenges and opportunities remain, and what the findings mean for policy and practice. Part of the Getting Down to Facts III webinar series from the Stanford Accelerator for Learning.

Thu, September 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · The Reading League Arizona · $5

Join Dr. Leslie Laud to learn scaffolds and structures for navigating the full writing process with K-2 students, from planning through drafting and revision.

Thu, September 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · National Institute for Direct Instruction · Free

Join Dr. Brennan Chandler to explore the key features of effective spelling instruction, with practical lesson examples showing how spelling supports reading and writing.

Mon, September 28, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT · Britannica Education · Free

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.

Tue, September 29, 2026 · 8:30 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $640

Five day training: September 29; October 1, 6, 8 and 13, 2026. Keys to Adolescent Literacy professional learning is grounded in evidence-based practices and complements Joan Sedita's book, The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy: Integrating Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Instruction in Grades 5-12. Sessions run 8:30-11:30 AM or 12:30-3:30 PM Eastern.

Tue, September 29, 2026 · 8:30 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $95

Half day training. Participants explore the frameworks that underpin research-based literacy instruction and address the unique needs of adolescent learners. They learn how to use explicit, structured instruction to teach and integrate reading and writing skills across all subject areas, while recognizing the distinct literacy demands of each discipline. This session provides the foundation for the remaining Keys to Adolescent Literacy sessions.

Tue, September 29, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free

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.

Tue, September 29, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · OverDrive · Free

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.

Tue, September 29, 2026 · 12:30 PM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $95

Half day training. This interactive session provides research-based recommendations for effective vocabulary instruction that supports both reading comprehension and writing. Participants explore why vocabulary instruction is essential for adolescent learners and learn how to integrate direct and indirect teaching methods to develop both the breadth and depth of word knowledge.

Tue, September 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Long Island Literacy Coalition · Free

A night of virtual learning offering practical, evidence-based strategies and instructional routines from remarkable educators for students stalled at the decoding threshold.

Wed, September 30, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Alaska Staff Development Network · $50

Session 2 of the K-5 writing series: foundational transcription skills and how they support composition.

Thu, October 1, 2026 · 8:30 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $95

Half day training. Participants explore why students often struggle with complex texts and learn effective strategies for teaching close reading and comprehension monitoring. Practical suggestions are provided for teaching before-, during- and after-reading comprehension strategies across all subjects, including the use of graphic organizers, summarizing and generating questions.

Thu, October 1, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $1050

Three full days, October 1, 2 and 8, 2026 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pacific Time). Is your school or district interested in using in-house staff to offer facilitated online professional development for Keys to Adolescent Literacy? If the answer is yes, this Certified Facilitator model is for you.

Thu, October 1, 2026 · 12:30 PM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $95

Half day training. This session helps teachers of grades 5-12 strengthen students' reading comprehension and writing skills across all subject areas by making text structures visible in a variety of texts. Participants learn practical strategies for teaching students to recognize text structures while reading and consider text structures when writing.

Mon, October 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $775

Two full days, October 5-6, 2026. Learn to be a facilitator for the hybrid-online facilitated course. Is your school or district interested in using in-house staff to offer facilitated online professional development for The Key Vocabulary Routine? If the answer is yes, this Certified Facilitator model is for you.

Tue, October 6, 2026 · 8:30 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $95

Half day training for educators of grades 5-12. Participants learn evidence-based practices for teaching writing across the content areas, including how to build routines for frequent writing, teach the writing process explicitly and support students at every stage of drafting and revision.

Tue, October 6, 2026 · 12:30 PM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $95

Half day training. This session helps educators of grades 5-12 transform classrooms in any subject area into dynamic learning environments where meaningful discussions promote deeper understanding and critical thinking. Participants learn how to structure and scaffold academic conversations for all students.

Tue, October 6, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Collaborative Classroom · Free

A guided tour of the SIPPS print and digital support ecosystem, with live demonstrations of teaching routines and a walkthrough of the digital tools that simplify instruction. See how this MTSS-aligned, mastery-based approach accelerates foundational skills through precise placement and grouping, systematic explicit instruction, and efficient use of instructional time for students in grades K-12.

Tue, October 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · The Source for Learning · Free

Oral language predicts reading success, but not every classroom tool builds it. Participants examine what Science of Reading research says about oral language development, then evaluate free, evidence-based tools, including several AI tools, against that research rather than novelty. You will leave with one designed activity and a clear rationale for why it works. As a result of this session, teachers will: explain the research connecting oral language development to reading success; evaluate free tools for oral language instruction against evidence-based criteria; and design an oral language activity using a selected tool that targets a specific reading skill. Fully participate to earn a certificate of completion; educators in Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Montana can receive continuing education credit through state-approved partnerships.

Tue, October 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · ReadWorks · Free

Join ReadWorks and Debbie Reck from Riveting Results to explore ways to motivate students to read and enjoy complex, content-rich texts. The session applies across grades, with a particular focus on middle and high school. Registrants will receive a recording if they cannot attend live.

Wed, October 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $775

Two full days, October 7-8, 2026. Learn to be a facilitator for the hybrid-online facilitated course. If your school or district is interested in using in-house staff to offer facilitated online professional development for The Key Comprehension Routine, this Certified Facilitator model is for you.

Wed, October 7, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · OverDrive · Free

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.

Wed, October 7, 2026 · 3:30 PM EDT · 95 Percent Group · Free

A webinar from 95 Percent Group exploring the power of aligned reading practice.

Wed, October 7, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Amplify · Free

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.

Wed, October 7, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Alaska Staff Development Network · $50

Session 3 of the K-5 writing series: evidence-based strategies with modeling and hands-on practice.

Thu, October 8, 2026 · 8:30 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $95

Half day training. Subject-area teachers learn a consistent, cross-disciplinary word analysis routine that helps students read, spell and determine the meanings of unfamiliar multisyllabic words across all subjects. The session also addresses the differing needs of fluent and dysfluent readers.

Thu, October 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Amplify · Free

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.

Thu, October 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Amplify · Free

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.

Thu, October 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · The Reading League · Free

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.

Fri, October 9, 2026 · 10:30 AM EDT · National Institute for Direct Instruction · Free

Remote training on Corrective Reading Decoding 2027 Levels B1 and B2.

Tue, October 13, 2026 · 8:30 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $95

Half day training, especially valuable for intervention educators and literacy leaders working with students in grades 5-12 who struggle with reading and writing. Participants explore the underlying reasons some students experience literacy difficulties, how dyslexia and executive function deficits contribute, and research-based intervention practices.

Tue, October 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $775

Two full days, October 13-14, 2026. Learn to be a facilitator for The Keys to Early Writing online course. If your school or district is interested in using in-house facilitators to offer a facilitated-online professional development course for writing strategy instruction, this training is for you.

Tue, October 13, 2026 · 12:30 PM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $95

Half day training for intervention educators and literacy leaders who seek a foundational understanding of literacy assessment in grades 5-12. Participants learn about screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring and summative assessment, and how to use reading assessment data to inform instructional decisions.

Tue, October 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free

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.

Wed, October 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free

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.

Wed, October 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · OverDrive · Free

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. This session is primarily a demonstration of the user experience in Sora. You will learn how to sign in with school credentials, browse, borrow, and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks, personalize the reading experience with adjustable settings, define words, create annotations, and more. A recording is sent the day after the live session.

Wed, October 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Reading Is Fundamental · Free

Part of RIF's Every Book Counts series. Discover how to use picture books to build visual literacy and support comprehension.

Wed, October 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Alaska Staff Development Network · $50

Session 4 of the K-5 writing series: sentence-level instruction and building toward paragraph composition.

Thu, October 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $340

Two full days, October 15-16, 2026. This professional development presents research-based instructional practices for teaching vocabulary throughout the school day. Participants learn how to teach academic vocabulary using existing content reading instructional materials.

Thu, October 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $775

Two full days, October 15-16, 2026. Learn to be a facilitator for The Keys to Content Writing online course. If your school or district is interested in using in-house facilitators to offer a facilitated-online professional development course for comprehension strategy instruction, this training is for you.

Thu, October 15, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT · WestEd · Free

An introduction to WestEd's Reading Apprenticeship framework, a research-based approach for strengthening students' reading across the disciplines. The same session is offered on several dates, so choose only one to attend.

Mon, October 19, 2026 · 8:15 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $1050

Three full days, October 19, 20 and 26, 2026. Learn to be a facilitator for the hybrid-online facilitated course. Is your school or district interested in using in-house staff to provide facilitated online professional development for Keys to Beginning Reading?

Tue, October 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $340

Two full days, October 20-21, 2026. This virtual professional development presents evidence-based instructional practices for teaching comprehension strategies in any content area. Participants learn how to teach a set of strategies that students can apply to support reading comprehension. When used across multiple grade levels, students benefit from a consistent approach to comprehension instruction as they move from grade to grade and subject to subject.

Tue, October 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT · Humanities Texas · Free

Humanities Texas webinar on strategies for teaching and generating student interest in Charles Dickens's Great Expectations. Participants will explore ways to help students become better close readers of novels while learning about nineteenth-century culture and society, with particular attention to Dickens's use of the coming-of-age narrative. Content is aligned with the TEKS and emphasizes effective pedagogical strategies. Free for teachers and their schools; participants receive CPE credit and curricular materials. Led by Allen MacDuffie (The University of Texas at Austin). Open to secondary-level humanities teachers in Texas schools.

Wed, October 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT · AIM Institute for Learning & Research · Free

Webinar on early literacy risk identification in pediatric practice.

Wed, October 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · ReadWorks · Free

Join ReadWorks for a panel discussion with Dr. Sonia Cabell and Dr. HyeJin Hwang on the role of knowledge in reading development. They will share practical strategies for bringing knowledge-building into early learning and K–5 classrooms and discuss the Rollins Center’s free Cox Campus course, Knowledge Building for Literacy. Registrants will receive a recording if they cannot attend live.

Wed, October 21, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Alaska Staff Development Network · $50

Session 5 of the K-5 writing series: paragraph and multi-paragraph composition strategies for young writers.

Thu, October 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $340

Two full days, October 22-23, 2026. This live virtual professional development focuses on writing instruction for students in grades K-2. Participants learn developmentally appropriate, evidence-based practices for teaching beginning writing skills to young students.

Thu, October 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Collaborative Classroom · Free

A panel discussion with district leaders and teachers from the School District of the City of York (PA) on implementing the Every Child Ready comprehensive pre-K curriculum across eight sites. Learn how blending purposeful play, targeted instruction, and family engagement supports kindergarten readiness, how educators tailored the curriculum, and how built-in MTSS and dual-language supports help all learners.

Fri, October 23, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $775

Four half days: October 23 and November 6, 2026; January 15 and February 26, 2027. Become a Certified Faculty of the Keys to Early Writing and Keys to Content Writing online courses, designed for college and university faculty embedding these IDA-accredited courses in foundational literacy coursework.

Fri, October 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Karla O'brien. Date: October 23, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Mon, October 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Joel Clements. Date: October 26, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Tue, October 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · OverDrive · Free

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. This session is primarily a demonstration of the user experience in Sora. You will learn how to sign in with school credentials, browse, borrow, and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks, personalize the reading experience with adjustable settings, define words, create annotations, and more. A recording is sent the day after the live session.

Tue, October 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Karla O'brien. Date: October 27, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Tue, October 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $340

Two full days, October 27-28, 2026. This virtual, live professional development focuses on writing instruction across all subjects for students in grades 3-12. Participants learn best practices to address the writing requirements of state writing standards, including frequent writing in all content areas.

Tue, October 27, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free

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.

Tue, October 27, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Reading Is Fundamental · Free

Part of RIF's literacy webinar series. Join a community read-aloud event designed to bring families and classrooms together around books.

Wed, October 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · PD365 (formerly Illinois ASCD) · $248

The science of reading has identified proficiency in word decoding (phonics), vocabulary, and fluency as essential components for comprehension and overall reading success. In this presentation, Dr. Tim Rasinski will review the key elements of reading science, challenge myths that have limited instructional effectiveness, and explore artful, actionable, and engaging approaches for achieving proficiency in word recognition, vocabulary development, and fluency in reading, including the Fluency Development Lesson. Live online and on demand (recording). Fees: PD365 members $199; non-members $248 (includes one year of membership); 2 people $238 each; 3 people $228 each; students/retirees $99.

Wed, October 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Alaska Staff Development Network · $50

Session 6 of the K-5 writing series: collaborative discussion and classroom application of the full writing framework.

Thu, October 29, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · ESC Region 13 · $75

The purpose of this Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) Decision Making Process training is to provide educators with updated information and requirements that must be considered in making state assessment decisions for Emergent Bilingual students. Participants will collaborate and analyze scenarios that will enhance their district decision making process. Coordinators, Administrators, LPAC Chairs

Thu, October 29, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · ESC Region 13 · $200

To provide first-year directors of Bilingual and ESL programs with a place for building knowledge in their new role, the Multilingual Instruction and Learning Support coordinator is providing 5 one-hour ZOOM meetings. These meetings will be a place to collaborate and build new knowledge on the following topics: September 23rd -Preparing for the Board Report October 1st -Filling for Exceptions and Waivers Oct 28th -Parental Engagement

Fri, October 30, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Keys to Literacy · $1050

Five half days: October 30 and November 13, 2026; January 22, February 19 and March 19, 2027. Become a Certified Faculty of the Keys to Beginning Reading online course. Designed for college and university faculty embedding the IDA-accredited course within foundational literacy courses.

Sat, October 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Learning & the Brain · Free

What if many of our well-intentioned literacy practices have unintentionally weakened reading comprehension instruction? In this session, we examine a research-based definition of comprehension and how many schools inadvertently shifted away from instruction that develops it. Most importantly, we focus on what educators can do instead: practical, evidence-informed approaches rooted in the science of comprehension and tested in classrooms. Participants will leave with a framework for analyzing comprehension challenges, along with concrete strategies and resources they can use immediately. Applicable to teachers K-12, with particular emphasis on grades 5+, instructional leaders, literacy coaches and administrators.

Mon, November 2, 2026 · 4:30 PM EST · Collaborative Classroom · Free

Learn how Jasper County Schools in Illinois uses Caring School Community to support both teachers and students. Teachers rely on the scaffolds in Caring School Discipline to meet student social and behavioral needs across the school day, while students practice the social skills foundational to their academic and social success.

Tue, November 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST · The Source for Learning · Free

A five-paragraph essay can tell you a student finished the reading. It can't always tell you they connected with it. This session explores project-based assessment for ELA, grounded in research on what actually deepens the bond between students, texts, and the world around them. You will learn how thoughtfully chosen tools, AI included, can support that work without doing the thinking for students. As a result of this session, teachers will: explain the research connecting project-based assessment to deeper student understanding in ELA; evaluate AI and other digital tools for their fit in supporting (not replacing) project-based ELA assessment design; and design a project-based assessment for an ELA unit. Fully participate to earn a certificate of completion.

Wed, November 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Keys to Literacy · $1050

Three full days, November 4, 5 and 12, 2026. Is your school or district interested in using in-house staff to offer facilitated online professional development for Keys to Adolescent Literacy? If the answer is yes, this Certified Facilitator model is for you.

Wed, November 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Rebecca Gault. Date: November 4, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Wed, November 4, 2026 · 10:30 AM EST · ESC Region 13 · Free

Calling all Campus & District RLA Istructional and Curriculum Specialists: Come collaborate with us! Our Region 13 Content Services Leadership Forums provide opportunities for Curriculum Directors, Coordinators, and Specialists to network and stay updated on the latest news from the Texas Education Agency. These meetings are highly collaborative, participant-driven, and are at no cost to our clients. All meetings are virtual and recorded All materials shared during our meetings are uploaded on Canvas for easy access

Wed, November 4, 2026 · 2:00 PM EST · Education Week · Free

Join this free virtual event to learn how teachers and school district leaders ensure students are reading enough.

Wed, November 4, 2026 · 2:00 PM EST · OverDrive · Free

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.

Thu, November 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $695

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kelly Harmon. Dates: November 5-6, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern each day. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Thu, November 5, 2026 · 3:00 PM EST · WestEd · Free

An introduction to WestEd's Reading Apprenticeship framework, a research-based approach for strengthening students' reading across the disciplines. The same session is offered on several dates, so choose only one to attend.

Thu, November 5, 2026 · 4:00 PM EST · Collaborative Classroom · Free

Researcher Dr. Tiffany Hogan joins literacy expert Linda Diamond to explore the fundamental and often overlooked role of oral language in literacy development. The conversation covers how early language development sets the foundation for reading, developmental language disorder, implementation science, and practical classroom shifts such as treating interactive read-alouds as core instruction.

Thu, November 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM EST · Britannica Education · Free

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.

Fri, November 6, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Joel Clements. Date: November 6, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Mon, November 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Lauralee Moss. Date: November 9, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Tue, November 10, 2026 · 3:00 PM EST · Reading Is Fundamental · Free

More Than a Reading Level: Rethinking How We Match Readers, Texts, and Support

Tue, November 10, 2026 · 4:00 PM EST · Collaborative Classroom · Free

Discover how the leadership team at Norristown Area School District (PA) is driving literacy growth in grades 3-8 through strategic planning and partnerships with Keys to Literacy and Collaborative Classroom. In this panel-style webinar, district leaders share their blueprint for scaling foundational reading skills at students' point of need with SIPPS and building professional learning capacity across the district.

Thu, November 12, 2026 · 4:00 PM EST · The Reading League · Free

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.

Fri, November 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Rebecca Gault. Date: November 13, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Mon, November 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kathryn Starke. Date: November 16, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Mon, November 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Date: November 16, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Mon, November 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Annemarie Johnson. Date: November 16, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Mon, November 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Pamela Fuenzalida. Date: November 16, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Tue, November 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · PD365 (formerly Illinois ASCD) · Price not stated

Great writing instruction isn't built on intuition. It's grounded in science and brought to life through explicit instruction. This livestreamed day connects the why behind effective writing instruction with the how of teaching it. Morning (9:00-11:30 a.m.): What the Science Reveals About Writing Instruction, exploring five essentials of effective writing instruction and how they align with the Reading Rope and Writing Rope. Afternoon (12:30-3:00 p.m.): How to Plan and Deliver Explicit Writing Instruction, showing what modeling, think-alouds and guided practice look like in authentic mini-lessons. Attend the morning, the afternoon, or the full day. In-person dates on Nov 10, 12 and 13 are not included in this listing. PD365's page does not state the fee or time zone; the displayed time assumes Central Time.

Tue, November 17, 2026 · 2:30 PM EST · Britannica Education · Free

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.

Wed, November 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Illinois Principals Association · Free

Learn ways to improve programs and instruction for English Language learners. Research-based key practices at the district, school and classroom levels will be shared. Using templates, checklists, and useful tips, participants will receive information and effective strategies to improve ESL, literacy, and content instruction. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.

Wed, November 18, 2026 · 11:00 AM EST · WestEd · Free

An introduction to WestEd's Reading Apprenticeship framework, a research-based approach for strengthening students' reading across the disciplines. The same session is offered on several dates, so choose only one to attend.

Thu, November 19, 2026 · 4:00 PM EST · Reading Is Fundamental · Free

Part of RIF's literacy webinar series. Explore the tradition and impact of oral storytelling in building literacy and language skills.

Fri, November 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Karla O'brien. Date: November 20, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Tue, November 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Karla O'brien. Date: November 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Tue, November 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Pamela Fuenzalida. Date: November 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Tue, November 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Date: November 24, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Wed, December 2, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Illinois Principals Association · Free

When English learners receive instruction from ESL, bilingual, and general education teachers in different classrooms, it is essential for these teachers to collaborate and coordinate instruction. Using templates, checklists, and chat discussions, participants will learn useful information and strategies about research-based effective instructional strategies for English learners. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.

Wed, December 2, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Amy Blakey. Date: December 2, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Thu, December 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $695

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Dates: December 3-4, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern each day. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Thu, December 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kathryn Starke. Date: December 3, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Thu, December 3, 2026 · 3:00 PM EST · WestEd · Free

An introduction to WestEd's Reading Apprenticeship framework, a research-based approach for strengthening students' reading across the disciplines. The same session is offered on several dates, so choose only one to attend.

Mon, December 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Mark Weakland. Date: December 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Mon, December 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Annemarie Johnson. Date: December 7, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Wed, December 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Date: December 9, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Wed, December 9, 2026 · 3:00 PM EST · Britannica Education · Free

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.

Wed, December 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST · Reading Is Fundamental · Free

Part of RIF's Every Family Counts series. Learn practical ways families can nurture reading identity and confidence at home.

Thu, December 10, 2026 · 4:00 PM EST · The Reading League · Free

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.

Fri, December 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Amy Blakey. Date: December 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Fri, December 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · ESC Region 2 · Free

Explores how speech-language pathologists support literacy development, including phonological awareness, language comprehension and collaboration with reading teachers.

Mon, December 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Cathy Andronik. Date: December 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Tue, December 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Mark Weakland. Date: December 15, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Wed, December 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Annemarie Johnson. Date: December 16, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Wed, December 16, 2026 · 11:00 AM EST · WestEd · Free

An introduction to WestEd's Reading Apprenticeship framework, a research-based approach for strengthening students' reading across the disciplines. The same session is offered on several dates, so choose only one to attend.