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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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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

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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