Supporting Struggling Adolescent Readers with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry
Tue, Feb 24
|Webinar
Supporting struggling adolescent readers is vital because many older students lack foundational literacy skills, which limits their academic success and future opportunities.
Time & Location
Feb 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – Mar 24, 2026, 5:30 PM
Webinar
About the event
Tuesdays - February 24, March 10 & 24 from 4:00 - 5:30
Supporting struggling adolescent readers is vital because many older students lack foundational literacy skills, which limits their academic success and future opportunities. This three-part series will explore evidence-aligned strategies rooted in the science of reading, with a focus on vocabulary development, complex texts, and effective instruction within MTSS frameworks. Participants can expect practical tools, research-backed insights, and actionable steps to transform their approach to adolescent literacy.
Session 1: Emphasis on Evidence-Aligned Instruction: February 24th
Dr. Beverine-Curry advocates for instructional practices grounded in the science of reading. She highlights the importance of phonological awareness, phonics, decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension as foundational elements in reading instruction. She notes that many educators have not been adequately prepared to teach these components, especially at the middle and high school levels.
Session 2: Importance of Vocabulary and Complex Texts: March 10th
In addressing older…