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Professional Development, Anytime You Need It

Flexible, research-based PD sessions you can watch on your own time. Choose from free trainings or Spotlight PDs, with new sessions added every month.

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Ascend SMARTER Intervention 9/1/25 Ascend SMARTER Intervention 9/1/25

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

Ascend SMARTER Intervention 8/19/25 Ascend SMARTER Intervention 8/19/25

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

Ascend SMARTER Intervention 7/31/25 Ascend SMARTER Intervention 7/31/25

The Reading Rules We Teach (and Why They Matter)

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.