Improving Reading ~ Older Students

This self-paced course focuses on improving literacy outcomes for older students who are reading below grade level. Participants will learn the research behind literacy accelerators that can propel reading progress, consider how to support students in rebuilding their academic confidence, and gain practical skills for how to implement these ideas to support students in regular classroom settings.

• Learn the importance of Automatic Word Recognition and what skills are its prerequisites

• Understand the role of improving reading fluency in improving skills and confidence

• Think through how to accelerate vocabulary acquisition and knowledge gains for your older students

• Understand the specific ways access to close reading can cement these gain