When schools set out to implement MTSS, they often discover that the promise of a powerful, schoolwide framework runs into messy realities: siloed teams, unclear processes, competing priorities, and limited resources. The result? Well-intentioned plans that stall and students who don’t get the support they need.

In this 30-minute webinar, you’ll learn a proven six-step approach to building a tiered support system that actually works in the real world. We’ll cover how to unite your MTSS team around shared goals, use data with precision to drive timely, targeted support, and design layered interventions that stick and scale. You’ll also hear strategies for engaging families as true partners in student success.

Whether you’re launching MTSS for the first time or working to strengthen your current system, you’ll leave with a clear, actionable blueprint to make your framework effective, equitable, and built to last—for every student.

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When Ellis Elementary found itself in the bottom 5% of schools in Illinois for reading performance, they knew incremental tweaks wouldn’t be enough. Instructional Coach Jessica Berg helped lead a bold shift: replacing traditional, grade-based reading instruction with skill-based grouping—and the results have been transformational.

In this 30-minute webinar, Jessica shares how Ellis redesigned its Tier I reading block, grouped students across grades by skill level, and built routines and staff buy-in to make the model succeed. She’ll also touch on what it takes to lead this kind of instructional change in a large district. Whether you’re a classroom educator, coach, or district leader, you’ll leave with concrete ideas—and a new way to think about differentiation that doesn’t rely on traditional tracking.

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Feeling crunched for time when it comes to lesson planning and prep?

In this fast-paced 30-minute session, you’ll learn how to use AI as a time-saving assistant—not a replacement for your expertise. Discover how AI can simplify the most time-consuming parts of ELA block prep while keeping your teaching thoughtful and effective.

Led by Katie Shelton, Education Consultant and former elementary teacher, this session draws from our popular email series, The Educator’s Guide to AI‑Powered Reading Instruction.

You will learn:

• The top 3 ways AI can help you simplify and accelerate your planning

• Common pitfalls to avoid when adding AI to your teaching toolkit

• A quick-start checklist to help you start saving time immediately

No fluff. No jargon. Just smart, actionable strategies to make your planning faster and your instruction sharper.

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Classroom games don’t have to mean noise, mess, or lost time. In fact, the right games can be your best tool for building literacy skills, and your students will love them.

Join Jenny Kier, aka The Alt Cert Advocate, as she shares her go-to literacy games that balance structure with creativity, simplicity with impact, and fun with purpose.

What You’ll Learn:

•  Keep things calm and fun Discover simple game formats that engage students, without the noise or chaos.  
• Make every minute count Use games that target essential literacy skills, not just fill time. 
• Get results with less prep You’ll leave with easy-to-implement ideas using materials you already have.

Whether you’re teaching summer school or prepping for fall, this webinar recording is for you!

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Description

Session 2 of The Implementation Blueprint: What Every Successful Reading Program Implementation Has in Common

The most successful reading initiatives aren’t just launched—they’re sustained. In this session, we’ll explore what it takes to maintain and deepen implementation over time. Using a framework grounded in implementation science, we’ll highlight strategies for long-term capacity building, fidelity, and continuous improvement throughout each stage of implementation.

We’ll also hear insights from Jodie Meredith, Elementary Language Arts and RTI Coordinator at Barbers Hill ISD, who will share her firsthand experiences and best practices for sustaining impactful reading programs.

Takeaways:

Sustaining momentum through leadership transitions and staff turnover

Embedding professional learning into school culture

Monitoring impact and scaling what works

Using data for reflection, refinement, and celebration

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Session 1 of The Implementation Blueprint: What Every Successful Reading Program Implementation Has in Common

Launching a new reading program is exciting—but it can also be daunting. In this session, we break down the critical elements that drive successful implementation in the first year, grounded in the principles of implementation science. From building a shared vision to aligning resources and supporting early adoption, you’ll walk away with clear strategies to get started the right way.

Takeaways:

The role of leadership, planning, and communication in early implementation

How to build buy-in and manage change

Common missteps in year one—and how to avoid them

Tools for tracking early success and adjusting course

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Learn how Keller ISD successfully piloted a K–3 digital reading program with insights from Literacy Coordinator Tiffany Neal. Discover practical strategies for planning, teacher buy-in, student engagement, and smooth implementation using Reading Horizons Discovery, perfect for ELA leaders exploring digital literacy solutions.

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Striving readers—especially those with dyslexia, special education needs, and multilingual backgrounds—need targeted, evidence-based instruction. This two-part professional learning series equips educators with Structured Literacy strategies to accelerate student progress.

What You’ll Gain:

Structured Literacy Essentials: Explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Adapting for Older Learners: Age-appropriate, engaging strategies for upper elementary through high school.

SPED & Dyslexia Support: Multisensory methods for students with IEPs and reading disabilities.

Effective Interventions: Small-group, pull-out, and classroom-based strategies that drive results.

MLL Best Practices: Build literacy and language skills simultaneously.

Meet the Experts:

– Dr. Amy Ferguson – Tupelo Public Schools

– Dr. Shannon Eldridge – DeSoto County Schools

Who should watch this recording? Teachers (Grades 4-12), SPED/Dyslexia Specialists, Interventionists, Literacy Coaches, ML Educators, Administrators.

Give your students the tools to succeed—watch now!

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Are you looking for an approved, evidence-based literacy solution that gives educators the confidence to teach reading and spelling proficiently? This recorded webinar introduces Reading Horizons Discovery, a proven, structured literacy program that aligns with Arkansas state standards and equips K–2 educators with the tools to boost student reading scores.

You’ll learn how the program simplifies instruction, supports teachers, and boosts reading success for every student. By the end of the session, you’ll have all the information you need to determine whether Reading Horizons Discovery is the right fit for your classrooms.

Don’t miss the chance to discover a solution that can make a difference in your classrooms!

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Striving readers—especially those with dyslexia, special education needs, and multilingual backgrounds—need targeted, evidence-based instruction. This two-part professional learning series equips educators with Structured Literacy strategies to accelerate student progress.

What You’ll Gain:

Structured Literacy Essentials: Explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Adapting for Older Learners: Age-appropriate, engaging strategies for upper elementary through high school.

SPED & Dyslexia Support: Multisensory methods for students with IEPs and reading disabilities.

Effective Interventions: Small-group, pull-out, and classroom-based strategies that drive results.

MLL Best Practices: Build literacy and language skills simultaneously.

Meet the Experts:

– Dr. Amy Ferguson – Tupelo Public Schools

– Dr. Shannon Eldridge – DeSoto County Schools

Who should watch this recording? Teachers (Grades 4-12), SPED/Dyslexia Specialists, Interventionists, Literacy Coaches, ML Educators, Administrators.

Give your students the tools to succeed—watch now!

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