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Bring Clarity, Structure, and Confidence to Your Literacy Instruction

On-demand Spotlight PDs designed to help bring clarity with simple literacy routines, implement structured literacy, and make confident, data-informed decisions without overwhelm.

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→ If you’re just getting started with structured literacy (or want to dive deeper into a specific instructional routine), start with the Reading Rules We Teach or trainings related to executive functioning, phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, or writing. They will give you great foundations and simple routines you can implement with students right away.

→ If you’re looking to understand how to put together a structured literacy intervention lesson, take a look at our free Spotlight PDs all about How to Structure Elementary Literacy Intervention, or if you’re working with secondary students, check out Inside a Secondary Literacy Intervention Lesson.

→ If you’re looking to turn your literacy data into action, jump into our Data to Decisions or the Progress Monitoring Spotlight PD.

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How to Structure Elementary Literacy Intervention

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

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Inside a Secondary Literacy Intervention Lesson

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

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How Book Clubs Allow You To Reach ALL of Your Students

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.