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Optimize your ELA Reading Block to Master Critical K-5 Foundational Skills

As a K-5 literacy leader, you know how critical the daily ELA Reading Block is for developing strong readers. It must be intentionally structured to give students time to meaningfully practice and apply foundational literacy skills. 

How well does your current ELA curriculum meet your student's foundational skill needs? Are you noticing grade-level skills gaps in your data that need to be urgently addressed?

If you are contemplating a new program, how do you assess the depth of foundational skill instruction? 

This webinar clearly defines the non-negotiable criteria to look for when evaluating ELA instructional resources for teaching foundational skills in a Tier 1 setting. 

Session highlights include:  

  • Identifying features every literacy leader needs to look for in a strong K-5 foundational skills program 
  • Looking at program evaluation tools to understand how they are used to guide the review process 
  • Defining evidence-aligned vs. evidence-based resources - what’s the difference and why are both important? 
  • Streamlining your ELA resources and discussing why “de-implementation” is necessary 
  • Learning why assessment and instruction alignment across tiers is a game-changer within a cohesive MTSS framework 

The on-demand webinar provides in-depth resources and actionable guidance on reducing and closing foundational skill gaps by optimizing daily reading block instruction to create confident readers at every grade level. 

 

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Meet your Webinar Facilitators

Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart

Chief Academic Officer, 95 Percent Group

Laura Stewart is an educator and organizational leader. She has served as a teacher, administrator, adjunct professor, and director of numerous professional development initiatives around the country. 

Before joining 95 Percent Group, Laura was the Chief Innovation Officer with The Reading League and the Chief Academic Officer for Professional Development at Highlights for Children. She presents nationally and internationally and is a published author. Laura’s passion is empowering educators to positively impact ALL students and ultimately change the course of literacy achievement in this country. 

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Amy Boza, PhD

Director of Product Research, 95 Percent Group

Dr. Amy Boza brings a wealth of experience in education and literacy leadership to her role as director of research at 95 Percent Group. Throughout her career, she has held positions at all levels of the education system from building level to district level and state level leadership.  

Now, she leverages her expertise and passion for inquiry to guide and direct research initiatives at 95 Percent Group. Driven by a passion for inquiry and a commitment to evidence-based practices, Dr. Boza strives to identify what students and teachers need from effective literacy instruction.