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Empowering educators to unlock literacy for every student

A 4-Part Webinar Series

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Empowering educators to unlock literacy for every student

In this 4-part on-demand webinar series, Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group, partners with school and district changemakers to share in-depth insights, proven resources, and best practices that will significantly impact your teaching and student outcomes.

Explore the “what,” “why,” and “how” of professional learning that drives real impact—uncover proven strategies to enhance reading instruction through the effective application of structured literacy and the science of reading.

Each session features critical topics to enhance educator knowledge and student outcomes:

  • Professional Learning that Makes a Difference
  • Professional Learning Courses: Laying the foundation
  • Coaching: The high impact key to instructional excellence
  • Professional Learning: What every leader needs to know

Whether you’re an experienced reading teacher or are new to science-based reading instruction, these sessions will provide the knowledge, tools, and inspiration for effective professional learning to empower the next generation of readers and lifelong learners.

Complete the form to access the entire series along with downloadable resources including our new eBook, Professional Learning: Empowering educators to unlock literacy for every student to learn more!

4-part On-Demand Webinar Sessions

Professional Learning that Makes a Difference

Professional learning requires a significant investment of time and resources — so we need to make it count. Watch the session as we unpack the key elements that make professional learning effective, sustainable, and transformative for both educators and students.

Viewers will:

  • Discover the critical importance and impact of successful professional learning
  • Engage in an introduction/review of the science of reading
  • Understand how implementation science impacts learning and application in the classroom

 

Professional Learning Courses: Laying the foundation

Teacher knowledge is the driver for the countless instructional decisions teachers make each and every day. But how can busy educators find the time to build a strong knowledge base in literacy? And how do we ensure that learning translates into effective classroom practices?

Watch the session as we highlight the essential content literacy educators need to know and provide recommendations for accessible steps in building the all-important bridge from knowledge-to-practice. Hear directly from Tory Amos and Megan McCarthy, Title1/LAP Specialists with Edmonds School District, WA, as they share their success through their partnership with 95 Percent Group Professional Learning.

Watch the webinar to:

  • Explore the depth of knowledge required to deliver high-quality instruction
  • Understand the research foundations for the science of reading and how they connect to instruction and curriculum
  • Learn strategies to close the” knowing –doing" gap and bring research to literacy instruction daily

 

Coaching: The high impact key to instructional excellence

When you think about professional learning, does coaching come to mind? Join Jessica Abel-Pype, Principal at Dalton Elementary, CO, as she shares how coaching accelerated instructional practices and student outcomes. Embracing the transformative power of structured literacy, Dalton Elementary progressed from a priority improvement status to receiving the state’s highest performance rating.

Jessica’s commitment to excellence, equity, and student-centered leadership reshaped the educational experience proving that coaching isn’t just teacher support; it’s a catalyst for change.

Session highlights:

  • Discover the power of coaching with an improvement cycle model
  • Learn how to close the “knowing-doing” gap so that research-based practices are consistently applied in the classroom

 

Professional Learning: What every leader needs to know

Investing in professional learning is one of the most impactful decisions a school or district can make — and educational leaders are indeed the architects of this charge. In this session we explore the critical questions that guide professional learning strategies and hear firsthand from educational leaders who successfully transformed instruction and outcomes through intentional planning and implementation.

Watch the session to:

  • Hear from educational leaders at Marietta City Schools, GA, about their professional learning journey and the measurable impact it has on teacher growth and student achievement
  • Explore the pivotal role leadership plays in driving and sharing effective literacy instruction
  • Engage with the big questions that guide strategic, impactful decisions and professional learning.

Meet your Webinar Facilitators

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

Carrie Doom, EdD, VP of Professional Learning, 95 Percent Group

Carrie Doom, EdD, has been a passionate educator for over 25 years. As Vice President of Professional Learning she is responsible for strategic planning and building infrastructure within and across the department, leveraging implementation science and managing successful literacy implementations across the nation. She brings extensive knowledge of evidence-based approaches to teaching reading and promotes effective literacy instruction based on data in core and intervention settings.  Dr. Doom has served as a special education teacher, teacher leader, district facilitator, professional learning facilitator, and literacy consultant. She is committed to building scalable and innovative structures to support systems who impact literacy. 

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Deborah Glaser, EdD, Author, The Reading Teacher's Top Ten Tools

Deb Glaser, EdD, received her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a specific focus on reading and school reform from Boise State University. During Dr. Glaser’s 40 years in education, she has been a classroom and learning disability instructor and administrator, has assisted universities with the development of research-based reading curricula, and has established training and consultation programs to support the success of state and local reading initiatives. Dr. Glaser’s publications include LETRS Foundations: Introduction to Language and Literacy (co-authored with Louisa Moats), the online reading course The Reading Teacher's Top Ten Tools, among others. 

Judie Caroleo, Director of Professional Learning, 95 Percent Group

Judie Caroleo is a passionate educator dedicated to supporting education professionals in their journey to improve outcomes for all students. During her tenure at 95 Percent Group, she has provided guidance and oversight for implementations at the district and local level supporting the initiation and continued implementation of numerous MTSS and RTI initiatives around the country. Judie brings over 25 years of experience in classroom instruction, program development, implementation, assessment, and professional development. In addition, has been a certified trainer for LETRS®, Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction, and DIBELS Next. 

Tori Amos-Edmonds

Tory Amos, Title I/LAP Specialist, Student Learning, Educational Service Center, Edmonds School District, WA

Tory currently serves as a Title I/LAP Specialist for the Edmonds School District in Washington state. In her role, she supports K-8 reading intervention. Prior to her current role, Tory taught Special Education and was an elementary classroom teacher. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and received her Masters in Educational Administration.   

Megan McCarthy-Edmonds

Megan McCarthy, Title I/LAP Specialist, Student Learning, Educational Service Center, Edmonds School District, WA

Megan currently serves as a Title I/LAP Specialist for the Edmonds School District in Washington state. In her role, she supports reading intervention. Prior to Title I/LAP, Megan served as a Special Education Teacher at both elementary and middle school level. She received her Masters in Educational Leadership and Policy and her Administrator Credentials through the University of Washington.

Jessica Abel-Pype, Principal, Dalton Elementary, Aurora, CO

Jessica is a passionate educational leader and the principal of Dalton Elementary in Aurora, Colorado, where she has served for the past six years. With 15 years in education, she's supported students, families, and communities as a classroom teacher, teacher leader, and assistant principal. Embracing the transformative power of structured literacy, Dalton Elementary progressed from a state rating of Priority Improvement to the highest Performance rating under Jessica’s leadership. Her commitment to excellence and equity and genuine dedication to student success shape the educational landscape and inspire positive change in the school community.

Jillian Johnson, EdD, Principal, A. L. Burruss Principal, Marietta City School District, GA

Dr. Jillian Johnson brings over two decades of educational experience to her role as principal at A.L. Burruss Elementary in Marietta City Schools, where she has led proudly for six years. As a former secondary English teacher, Dr. Johnson has a passion for literacy and understands the importance of early literacy as a path for a child’s future success. Currently in the third year of studying and implementing practices aligned with the science of reading, A.L. Burruss Elementary reading achievement scores continue to climb. In 2023, the third-grade students achieved the second-highest gains in the state reading assessment.

Christina Wagoner, EdD, Principal, West Side Elementary, Marietta City School District, GA

Dr. Christina Wagoner is an accomplished school leader, having served as a school principal for more than seven years. She has worked as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal at Title I schools and high-performing schools. Since 2021, Dr. Wagoner has led the West Side staff through a transformational journey to bring the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy to every classroom, resulting in substantial gains in student reading achievement recognized by the state of Georgia. Dr. Wagoner holds degrees in Elementary Education, Secondary Education (ELA and Social Studies), Teacher Leadership, and Leadership.