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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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Every Spotlight PD is intentionally designed to support your journey. You can sort by category or use the search bar below to find the right place to begin. Here’s what we recommend:

1 - Start with Clarity — SMARTER Routines. Ground daily instruction with simple, explicit routines.

2 - Build Structure — Structured Literacy. Implement a systematic, research-aligned approach across grade levels.

3 - Strengthen Confidence — Targeted Instruction. Learn how to differentiate while supporting diverse learning profiles.

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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.

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Can Comprehension Be Taught Explicitly?

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.

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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.