Comprehension doesn’t have to feel like guesswork.

This training introduces a clear, explicit routine for teaching comprehension that helps students see how ideas fit together, and helps teachers identify where understanding starts to fall apart. If comprehension instruction has ever felt like “read, ask questions, and hope for the best,” this session will help you bring more clarity and intention to that work.

In this practical, engaging training, you'll learn exactly which reading rules matter most, why they’re essential for student success, and how to teach them effectively across grade levels. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your structured literacy approach, this session will give you the roadmap—and the motivation—you need to make a lasting impact.

If your literacy block feels rushed, inconsistent, or harder to manage than it should, executive functioning may be the missing foundation. In this Spotlight PD, you’ll learn a clear, step-by-step framework for strengthening organization, attention, working memory, and self-regulation across grade levels. These evidence-based strategies are designed to integrate into daily instruction, helping students engage more independently and creating calmer, more focused learning environments.

You’ll learn how to define words using a 4-part system, build student engagement, and create meaningful practice opportunities across all content areas. Grounded in decades of literacy research, this vocabulary approach helps students make stronger semantic connections, promotes long-term retention, and supports comprehension. These same strategies are used successfully in both general education and intervention settings.

Elevate your intervention game with Ascend SMARTER Intervention’s FREE on-demand professional development designed specifically for elementary educators. In just 1 hour, you’ll discover a research-backed, structured framework rooted in the science of reading and structured literacy

Elevate your intervention game with Ascend SMARTER Intervention’s FREE on-demand professional development designed specifically for secondary educators. In just 1 hour, you’ll discover a research-backed, structured framework rooted in the science of reading and structured literacy

Elevate your teaching with our transformative training on utilizing high-interest book clubs to enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and phonics in a way that captures your students' interest. This engaging approach not only helps students connect with the material but also fosters a love for reading that lasts a lifetime.

Tired of staring at student data and not knowing what to do next? This high-impact training gives you a simple, actionable framework to confidently interpret data and design instruction that actually meets student needs. Whether you're in a classroom, intervention group, or private practice, you’ll walk away with the tools to turn numbers into next steps.

This training is all about making reading growth visible without adding hours to your day. Whether you’re tracking student progress for small group instruction, Tier 2 intervention, or IEP goals, this training walks you through simple strategies and tools—including our customizable Google Sheets progress tracker with built-in graphs. Learn how to use your daily lessons and student responses to guide instruction, communicate progress, and confidently answer the question, “Is this working?”

Learn the fundamentals of dyslexia, including common signs, misconceptions, and the impact it can have on students’ learning experiences. Gain practical strategies to build awareness and learn the three things we must do to support students with dyslexia.

The Literacy Game Plan is your go-to guide for using games to make literacy instruction more effective and more fun. In this training, we’ll walk you through how to intentionally use games to target specific reading and language skills, keep students engaged, and make differentiation simple. You’ll see how just one game can be adapted in multiple ways to meet different goals—and walk away with ready-to-use templates and ideas to build your own game-based activities. Whether you're working 1:1 or with a small group, you'll leave with a game plan that works.