WEBINAR DESCRIPTION

Educators, school leaders, and parents recognize the urgent need to identify and support upper elementary, middle, and high school students who struggle to read. Foundational reading skills are often at the heart of reading difficulties, and it is crucial to provide research-based, respectful, dignified, and age-appropriate instruction to this vulnerable group of students.

In this interactive session, we will unpack the research within the IES Practice Guide, Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4-9, and bridge the research to practice by experiencing effective instructional routines within structured literacy lessons. We will also review the essential characteristics of connected texts that engage older readers while ensuring appropriate practice leading to mastery of critical skills.

Jolynn Bernard is a passionate educator with over two decades of experience in the field of education. Currently serving as the Senior Regional Director for Collaborative Classroom, Jolynn brings a wealth of expertise and a profound commitment to improving educational practices to her role. Jolynn has experience as a classroom teacher, reading interventionist, and instructional literacy coach.

GALA Leadership Team

• Bethany L. Scullin, Chair
• Robert A. Griffin, Vice Chair
• Jennifer K. Allen, Treasurer
• Helena Foster, Secretary
• Megan Schumacher, Membership Committee Chair
• Carolyn Smith, Social Media Committee Chair
• Oluremi Wright, Grants/Scholarships/Awards Committee Chair
• Matthew Sroka, Professional Development Committee Chair

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