Supporting Secondary Readers

Achievement assessments continue to show that students struggle to read and comprehend texts proficiently at the secondary level. 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, interventionists, coaches, reading specialists, other administrators

Act 48 Hours:

• 5.5 (five and a half) Act 48 hours will be awarded after the training.
• No partial Act 48 will be awarded.

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: January 13, 2026

Time: 8:00am-3:00pm

Location: Flexible Instruction, AIU 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Training Content Questions:

Jacob Minsinger, Training and Consultation Coordinator

jacob.minsinger@aiu3.net

Registration Questions:

Jamila Robinson-Moore, Administrative Support

jamila.robinsonmoore@aiu3.net

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.