Literacy & Reading webinars

Frequently asked questions

Are literacy & reading webinars for teachers free?

48 of the 95 upcoming literacy & reading webinars are free to everyone. Each listing shows its exact price.

Which literacy & reading webinars offer CE credit or a certificate?

14 upcoming literacy & reading webinars mention a certificate or CE credit, including "LPAC Decision Making Process for State Assessment", "New Multilingual Directors/Coordinators Series 2026-27", "Show What They Know: Authentic ELA Assessment Strategies". Use the "Certificate / CE credit" filter on the calendar to see them all.

Can I watch recordings of literacy & reading webinars?

No recordings are linked for past literacy & reading sessions yet. Some organizers share recordings with registrants only, so register even if you cannot attend live.

How long are literacy & reading webinars?

Upcoming literacy & reading webinars last 222 minutes on average. The length of each session is shown on its listing.

• Oct 19

  8:15 AM EDT

  Keys to Beginning Reading, Certified Facilitator (Live Virtual Training)

  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?

  Keys to Literacy · $1050
  435 min →
• Oct 20

  9:00 AM EDT

  Key Comprehension Routine: Grades 4-12 (Live Virtual Training)

  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.

  Keys to Literacy · $340
  390 min →
• Oct 20

  6:00 PM EDT

  Teaching Great Expectations

  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.

  Humanities Texas · Free
  75 min →
• Oct 21

  6:00 PM EDT

  The First Step to Literacy: Early Risk Identification in Pediatric Practice

  Webinar on early literacy risk identification in pediatric practice.

  AIM Institute for Learning & Research · Free
  60 min →
• Oct 21

  7:00 PM EDT

  Knowledge Building for Early Learning: A Conversation with Leading Researchers Dr. Sonia Cabell and Dr. HyeJin Hwang

  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.

  ReadWorks · Free
  60 min →
• Oct 21

  8:00 PM EDT

  Unlocking Writing Success: Research-Based Strategies for Educators K-5 (Part 5)

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

  Alaska Staff Development Network · $50
  90 min →
• Oct 22

  9:00 AM EDT

  Keys to Early Writing (Live Virtual Training)

  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.

  Keys to Literacy · $340
  390 min →
• Oct 23

  9:00 AM EDT

  Keys to Early Writing and Keys to Content Writing Higher Education Certified Faculty Training

  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.

  Keys to Literacy · $775
  180 min →
• Oct 23

  10:00 AM EDT

  DYSLEXIA Early Intervention: Practical Strategies for Intercepting and Correcting Reading Difficulties (Grades K-6)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Oct 26

  10:00 AM EDT

  Strengthening Students' Writing Skills While Significantly Decreasing Grading Time (Grades 6-12)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Oct 27

  9:00 AM EDT

  Getting Started with Sora: The Reader Experience (October 2026)

  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.

  OverDrive · Free
  30 min →
• Oct 27

  9:00 AM EDT

  DYSLEXIA Early Intervention: Practical Strategies for Intercepting and Correcting Reading Difficulties (Grades K-6)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Oct 27

  9:00 AM EDT

  Keys to Content Writing, Grades 3-12 (Live Virtual Training)

  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.

  Keys to Literacy · $340
  390 min →
• Oct 27

  12:00 PM EDT

  Enhancing Bilingual Learning with Britannica Escolar & Teach Britannica (South Carolina)

  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.

  Britannica Education · Free
  45 min →
• Oct 27

  4:00 PM EDT

  Rally to Read: Read Together, Inspire Together

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

  Reading Is Fundamental · Free
  60 min →
• Oct 28

  8:00 PM EDT

  Unlocking Writing Success: Research-Based Strategies for Educators K-5 (Part 6)

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

  Alaska Staff Development Network · $50
  90 min →
• Oct 29

  9:30 AM EDT

  LPAC Decision Making Process for State Assessment

  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

  ESC Region 13 · $75

  Certificate / CE
  180 min →
• Oct 29

  3:00 PM EDT

  New Multilingual Directors/Coordinators Series 2026-27

  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

  ESC Region 13 · $200

  Certificate / CE
  60 min →
• Oct 30

  9:00 AM EDT

  Keys to Beginning Reading Higher Education Certified Faculty Training

  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.

  Keys to Literacy · $1050
  180 min →
• Oct 31

  10:00 AM EDT

  How We Broke Reading Comprehension — and How We Can Fix It

  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.

  Learning & the Brain · Free
  120 min →
• Nov 2

  4:30 PM EST

  Taking a Teaching & Learning Approach to Discipline: The Caring School Community Difference

  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.

  Collaborative Classroom · Free
  60 min →
• Nov 3

  7:00 PM EST

  Show What They Know: Authentic ELA Assessment Strategies

  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.

  The Source for Learning · Free

  Certificate / CE
  120 min →
• Nov 4

  9:00 AM EST

  Keys to Adolescent Literacy, Certified Facilitator (Live Virtual Training) - November

  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.

  Keys to Literacy · $1050
  360 min →
• Nov 4

  10:00 AM EST

  Helping Your Unmotivated and Underperforming WRITERS Succeed (Grades 6-12)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Nov 4

  10:30 AM EST

  Literacy Leadership Forum 2026-27

  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

  ESC Region 13 · Free

  Certificate / CE
  90 min →
• Nov 4

  2:00 PM EST

  Strategies to Create a Culture of Reading in Schools

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

  Education Week · Free
  135 min →
• Nov 4

  2:00 PM EST

  Leverage Your Booklists and Collections with TeachingBooks

  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.

  OverDrive · Free
  20 min →
• Nov 5

  9:00 AM EST

  Train-the-Trainer - RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION: Powerful Strategies to Strengthen Your Tier 1 and Tier 2 Reading Instruction (Grades K-6)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $695
  780 min →
• Nov 5

  3:00 PM EST

  Reading Apprenticeship Webinar: Strengthening Reading Across the Disciplines

  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.

  WestEd · Free
  60 min →
• Nov 5

  4:00 PM EST

  Where Literacy Begins: Unifying Oral Language, DLD, and the Science of Reading

  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.

  Collaborative Classroom · Free
  45 min →
• Nov 5

  5:00 PM EST

  Gamifying Research for Deeper Student Engagement (Michigan)

  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.

  Britannica Education · Free
  60 min →
• Nov 6

  9:00 AM EST

  Strengthening Students' Writing Skills While Significantly Decreasing Grading Time (Grades 6-12)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Nov 9

  10:00 AM EST

  Strengthen Students' English/Language Arts Skills (Grades 6-12)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Nov 10

  3:00 PM EST

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

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

  Reading Is Fundamental · Free
  60 min →
• Nov 10

  4:00 PM EST

  The Literacy Growth Blueprint: How Norristown is Scaling Literacy Success

  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.

  Collaborative Classroom · Free
  60 min →
• Nov 12

  4:00 PM EST

  From Identification to Instruction: Making MTSS Work for Adolescent Readers

  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.

  The Reading League · Free
  60 min →
• Nov 13

  9:00 AM EST

  Helping Your Unmotivated and Underperforming WRITERS Succeed (Grades 6-12)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Nov 16

  9:00 AM EST

  Strengthening Students' Writing Skills While Decreasing Grading Time (Grades 3-6)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Nov 16

  9:00 AM EST

  DYSLEXIA: Best Targeted Interventions for Greater Literacy Success (Grades K-6)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Nov 16

  9:00 AM EST

  Strengthen PHONICS Instruction in Any K-2 Reading Program

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Nov 16

  10:00 AM EST

  English Language Learners and Dyslexia: Practical Strategies That Work (Grades K-5)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Nov 17

  10:00 AM EST

  Time unconfirmed — check registration page

  The Science of Writing: From Research to Classroom Practice (Livestream)

  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.

  PD365 (formerly Illinois ASCD) · Price not stated
  360 min →
• Nov 17

  2:30 PM EST

  Enhancing Bilingual Learning with Britannica Escolar & Teach Britannica (Alabama)

  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.

  Britannica Education · Free
  60 min →
• Nov 18

  10:00 AM EST

  Time unconfirmed — check registration page

  Five Key Practices for Every Teacher That Works with English Learners

  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.

  Illinois Principals Association · Free

  Certificate / CE
  180 min →
• Nov 18

  11:00 AM EST

  Reading Apprenticeship Webinar: Strengthening Reading Across the Disciplines

  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.

  WestEd · Free
  60 min →
• Nov 19

  4:00 PM EST

  Stories We Share: The Power of Oral Storytelling

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

  Reading Is Fundamental · Free
  60 min →
• Nov 20

  10:00 AM EST

  DYSLEXIA: Practical Methods to Improve Student Outcomes (Grades 6-12)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Nov 24

  9:00 AM EST

  DYSLEXIA: Practical Methods to Improve Student Outcomes (Grades 6-12)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Nov 24

  9:00 AM EST

  English Language Learners and Dyslexia: Practical Strategies That Work (Grades K-5)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Nov 24

  10:00 AM EST

  DYSLEXIA: Best Targeted Interventions for Greater Literacy Success (Grades K-6)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Dec 2

  10:00 AM EST

  Time unconfirmed — check registration page

  Three Levels of Support for ELL: Classroom, School, District

  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.

  Illinois Principals Association · Free

  Certificate / CE
  180 min →
• Dec 2

  10:00 AM EST

  Helping Your Struggling Readers Succeed: Targeted Interventions That Work! (Grades 6-12)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Dec 3

  9:00 AM EST

  Train-the-Trainer: DYSLEXIA - Best Targeted Interventions for Greater Literacy Success (Grades K-6)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $695
  780 min →
• Dec 3

  10:00 AM EST

  Strengthening Students' Writing Skills While Decreasing Grading Time (Grades 3-6)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Dec 3

  3:00 PM EST

  Reading Apprenticeship Webinar: Strengthening Reading Across the Disciplines

  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.

  WestEd · Free
  60 min →
• Dec 7

  9:00 AM EST

  DYSLEXIA: Help Children Who Struggle to Successfully Read, Write and Spell (Grades K-6)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Dec 7

  10:00 AM EST

  Maximize the Power of Your SMALL GROUP READING INSTRUCTION (Grades K-2)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Dec 9

  9:00 AM EST

  DYSLEXIA: Best Strategies to Increase Student Success (Grades 6-12)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Dec 9

  3:00 PM EST

  Britannica Escolar: New Features, Fresh Possibilities

  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.

  Britannica Education · Free
  60 min →
• Dec 9

  7:00 PM EST

  Shaping Confident Readers: Building Reading Identity at Home

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

  Reading Is Fundamental · Free
  60 min →
• Dec 10

  4:00 PM EST

  Leading Literacy: Building a Coherent 4-12 Plan

  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.

  The Reading League · Free
  60 min →
• Dec 11

  9:00 AM EST

  Helping Your Struggling Readers Succeed: Targeted Interventions That Work! (Grades 6-12)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Dec 11

  10:00 AM EST

  SLP Webinar Series: The SLP's Role in Literacy

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

  ESC Region 2 · Free
  195 min →
• Dec 14

  9:00 AM EST

  The Best Award-Winning Young Adult Books of the Last Decade and How to Use Them in Your Program (Grades 6-12)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Dec 15

  10:00 AM EST

  DYSLEXIA: Help Children Who Struggle to Successfully Read, Write and Spell (Grades K-6)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Dec 16

  9:00 AM EST

  Maximize the Power of Your SMALL GROUP READING INSTRUCTION (Grades K-2)

  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.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Dec 16

  11:00 AM EST

  Reading Apprenticeship Webinar: Strengthening Reading Across the Disciplines

  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.

  WestEd · Free
  60 min →
• Jan 5

  10:00 AM EST

  DYSLEXIA: Best Strategies to Increase Student Success (Grades 6-12)

  Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Date: January 5, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Jan 6

  10:00 AM EST

  The Best Award-Winning Young Adult Books of the Last Decade and How to Use Them in Your Program (Grades 6-12)

  Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Cathy Andronik. Date: January 6, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Jan 8

  10:30 AM EST

  Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons Remote Training

  Remote training on teaching reading with Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons.

  National Institute for Direct Instruction · Free
  420 min →
• Jan 12

  2:30 PM EST

  LPAC Decision Making Process for State Assessment

  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

  ESC Region 13 · $75

  Certificate / CE
  120 min →
• Jan 13

  9:00 AM EST

  Catching Up English/Language Arts Students Who Have Fallen Behind: Strategies that Work! (Grades 6-12)

  Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Rebecca Gault. Date: January 13, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Jan 13

  10:30 AM EST

  Literacy Leadership Forum 2026-27

  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

  ESC Region 13 · Free

  Certificate / CE
  90 min →
• Jan 13

  3:00 PM EST

  Spelling Mastery Levels A & B; Grades 1-2 Remote Training

  Remote training on Spelling Mastery Levels A and B for grades 1–2.

  National Institute for Direct Instruction · Free
  180 min →
• Jan 13

  7:00 PM EST

  Read, Play, Grow: Building Literacy Through Play

  Part of RIF's Every Family Counts series. Discover how playful experiences build foundational literacy skills for young children.

  Reading Is Fundamental · Free
  60 min →
• Jan 19

  10:00 AM EST

  Strengthening Students' Writing Skills While Significantly Decreasing Grading Time (Grades 6-12)

  Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Joel Clements. Date: January 19, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Jan 20

  3:00 PM EST

  Spelling Mastery Levels C-F; Grades 3-6 Remote Training

  Remote training on Spelling Mastery Levels C–F for grades 3–6.

  National Institute for Direct Instruction · Free
  180 min →
• Jan 21

  10:00 AM EST

  Catching Up English/Language Arts Students Who Have Fallen Behind: Strategies that Work! (Grades 6-12)

  Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Rebecca Gault. Date: January 21, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Jan 25

  9:00 AM EST

  Strengthening Students' Writing Skills While Significantly Decreasing Grading Time (Grades 6-12)

  Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Joel Clements. Date: January 25, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

  Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295
  390 min →
• Jan 26

  3:00 PM EST

  New Multilingual Directors/Coordinators Series 2026-27

  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

  ESC Region 13 · $200

  Certificate / CE
  60 min →
• Jan 26

  4:00 PM EST

  Mirrors and Meaning: Making Phonics Instruction More Inclusive

  Part of RIF's Every Educator Counts series. Learn how to make phonics instruction more inclusive and reflective of all students.

  Reading Is Fundamental · Free
  60 min →
• Feb 3

  10:00 AM EST

  Time unconfirmed — check registration page

  Five Key Practices for Every Teacher That Works with English Learners

  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.

  Illinois Principals Association · Free

  Certificate / CE
  180 min →
• Feb 9

  4:00 PM EST

  Cracking Big Words: The Power of Morphology

  Part of RIF's Every Educator Counts series. Explore how morphology instruction helps students decode and understand complex words.

  Reading Is Fundamental · Free
  60 min →
• Feb 25

  7:00 PM EST

  Bringing Stories to Life Through Movement

  Part of RIF's Every Family Counts series. Learn how movement and dramatic play bring stories to life and build literacy.

  Reading Is Fundamental · Free
  60 min →
• Mar 3

  10:30 AM EST

  Literacy Leadership Forum 2026-27

  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

  ESC Region 13 · Free

  Certificate / CE
  90 min →
• Mar 10

  10:00 AM EST

  Time unconfirmed — check registration page

  Three Levels of Support for ELL: Classroom, School, District

  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.

  Illinois Principals Association · Free

  Certificate / CE
  180 min →
• Mar 10

  7:00 PM EST

  Part 1: Learning to Read: Building the Foundations for Literacy Success

  Part 1 of RIF's two-part series on the foundations of literacy. Learn the building blocks that set children up for reading success.

  Reading Is Fundamental · Free
  60 min →
• Mar 17

  8:00 PM EDT

  Part 2: Loving to Read: Turning Children into Lifelong Readers

  Part 2 of RIF's two-part series. Discover how to turn children into lifelong, joyful readers.

  Reading Is Fundamental · Free
  60 min →
• Mar 31

  3:00 PM EDT

  New Multilingual Directors/Coordinators Series 2026-27

  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

  ESC Region 13 · $200

  Certificate / CE
  60 min →
• Apr 3

  10:00 AM EDT

  Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning

  The science of reading often gets reduced to phonics, but there is a lot of science that relates to reading comprehension as well. Viewed through the lens of cognitive science, typical comprehension instruction has unintentionally made reading and writing much harder than they need to be by separating them from each other and from content-area instruction. But cognitive science also tells us that a content-rich curriculum combined with explicit, manageable writing instruction can provide all the benefits of science-informed instruction and more. Join Natalie Wexler to learn how breaking down the artificial walls separating reading, writing, and learning can enable all students to reach their full potential. For K–12 classroom teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, policymakers, and parents.

  Learning & the Brain · Free
  120 min →
• Apr 7

  10:00 AM EDT

  Time unconfirmed — check registration page

  Programming the Future: Leading Equitable Computer Science Education for English Learners

  Wondering how you will respond to the new law requiring all school districts to offer computer literacy and computer science, especially to our English Language Learners? Participants in this academy will critique the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Computer Science Education Framework to understand the steps needed to bring equity to computer science education; evaluate current national and local trends of English Learners in Computer Science Education; synthesize the linguistic, academic, and equity impact when English Learners participate in Computer Science Education; assess examples of implementing Computer Science Education for English Learners; and create their own authentic plan to respond to this law. 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.

  Illinois Principals Association · Free

  Certificate / CE
  180 min →
• Apr 8

  4:00 PM EDT

  Discovering Science Through Stories

  Part of RIF's Every Book Counts series. Learn how to use stories to teach science concepts and spark curiosity across disciplines.

  Reading Is Fundamental · Free
  60 min →
• Apr 14

  3:00 PM EDT

  Gamifying Research for Deeper Student Engagement (North Carolina)

  Explore how Britannica School's interactives, features, and tools transform research into an engaging classroom experience, with scavenger hunts, friendly competitions, and Teach Britannica lesson minis that promote collaboration and inquiry.

  Britannica Education · Free
  60 min →
• May 5

  9:00 AM EDT

  Reading and Writing presented by Jennifer Serravallo

  Live online event on reading and writing, with a recording option. Further details are forthcoming.

  PD365 (formerly Illinois ASCD) · Free
  60 min →
• May 11

  3:00 PM EDT

  Every Summer Book Counts: Helping Children Thrive During School Break

  Part of RIF's Every Book Counts series. Learn how to keep children reading and thriving over the summer break.

  Reading Is Fundamental · Free
  60 min →