Supporting Secondary Readers

Achievement assessments continue to show that middle and high school students struggle to read and comprehend texts proficiently. In this session, participants will learn about the science behind secondary literacy development and how to translate the evidence base into their classrooms. Participants will also learn about intervention structures and supports that can benefit struggling secondary readers.

Target Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, English language teachers and building principals

Act 48 Hours: 5.5 Act 48 hours will be awarded at the end of this training

Cost: There is no cost to attend this training

Registration Priority: Educators who work for LEAs in the AIU3 region will have priority registration

Date: March 01, 2027

Time: 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Location: Flexible Instruction Room, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Registration Questions:

Karen Duncan, Administrative Support

karen.duncan@aiu3.net

Training Content Questions:

Jacob Minsinger, Training and Consultation Coordinator

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event.