Pearson Canada is pleased to announce a series of complimentary literacy webinars designed to support educators in enhancing their instructional strategies and student engagement. These sessions will explore various aspects of literacy education, providing practical insights and tools for effective teaching.
Session 1: Insights into Students’ Comprehension and Communication, Grades 7-10
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 3:30–4:10 PM EST
Description: Gain a deeper understanding of the diverse literacy skills present in Grades 7-10 English classrooms. This session introduces the new Literacy Success Assessment, a tool designed to support reading comprehension and communication, enabling educators to tailor instruction to meet individual student needs.
Audience: Teachers, Principals, Literacy Coaches, and District Leads
Session 2: Designing a System for Individualized Instruction & Intervention
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 3:30–4:10 PM EST
Description: Explore how Read 180® integrates research on personalized instruction and adaptive technology to accelerate student growth. Special guest Steve Funk will demonstrate how to design a comprehensive system that examines achievement data, guides professional learning plans, and delivers explicit, individualized lessons to develop fluency, expand vocabulary, and strengthen comprehension.
Audience: Educators at the District Level
Session 3: Effective Strategies for Teaching Foundational Skills in Grades 3-6
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 3:30–4:10 PM EST
Description: Discover best practices for building morphological awareness in Grades 3-6. This session will showcase how Bug Club Morphology supports instruction with cohesive, integrated content, including STEAM and Indigenous perspectives, to enhance students' understanding of word structure and vocabulary.
Audience: Teachers, Principals, Literacy Coaches, and District Leads
These webinars are tailored for educators seeking to enrich their literacy instruction and intervention techniques. Each session offers practical insights and resources to effectively support diverse learners.
To register for any of these sessions or to learn more, please visit Pearson Canada's Literacy Webinars page.
We look forward to your participation in these enriching professional development opportunities.