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.