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.

Delivering Effective Elementary Literacy Intervention: The 5-Step Framework for Grades K–6

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

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.

Delivering Effective Secondary Literacy Intervention: The 5-Step Framework for Grades 6–12

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

This 1-Hour Virtual Professional Development Training

will give you a simple, research-backed framework to teach vocabulary strategically and effectively. 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.

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?”