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Really Great Reading's Virtual Professional Development

Really Great Reading is offering a variety of virtual professional development options. If you have questions about any of our workshops or professional development opportunities, please contact us at Workshops Email.

Coach’s Corner

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Coach's Corner:
The Science of Oral Language for Educators Part 1

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The Science of Oral Language for Educators Part 1

This new addition to the Coach’s Corner collection is a two-part, on-demand webinar series tailored for literacy leaders, coaches, and administrators. This series focuses on the impact of oral language and the critical role of screening and remediation. Participants will learn how to identify specific steps to improve oral language skills for all students.

Science of Reading Workshops


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Register for a LIVE Workshop

Cost: FREE to educators!

Learn to use the Science of Reading to teach the foundational literacy skills that lead to strong decoding and fluent reading. You’ll leave with an understanding of how individuals learn to read and strategies to align research with classroom practices.

This workshop includes:

  • Six contact hours of professional development
  • The ability to upgrade to a paid seat

Educators have TWO OPTIONS:

  • Emerging Reader (PK-1st)
  • Developing Reader (1st-12th)

Unlock the Code


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The Secret Sauce to Helping Kids Orthographically Map Big Words

In this hands-on, interactive workshop, you'll acquire practical, functional, and simple techniques to teach students how to read and spell multisyllabic words, ultimately enabling them to better comprehend what they read.

Vocabulary Science of Reading


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Cost: FREE to educators!

No Really Great Reading offering would we be complete without professional learning! We’re thrilled to announce our free Vocabulary Science of Reading Virtual Workshop, the newest addition to our Science of Reading workshop series. It is designed to build the one thing researchers agree is vital for reading success - teacher knowledge.

Teachers will learn the science behind vocabulary acquisition, research-based vocabulary, best practice instructional strategies, and the importance of vocabulary for overall reading comprehension and fluency.

Science of Reading eCourses


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Cost: $249.00/seat or site licenses

Are your classrooms aligned with the Science of Reading? These courses explore the skills and knowledge it takes to teach students to become fluent, highly capable, decoders. They teach a practical, efficient, scientifically aligned, evidence-based, foundational skills approach.

The courses include:

  • Nine contact hours of professional development
  • Five weeks of instructional lessons

Select from two levels:

  • Emerging Readers (PK-1st)
  • Developing Readers (1st-12th)

Implementation eCourses


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Cost: $79 per educator

Virtual Implementation Training Courses prepare teachers to teach. Educators learn on their own time and schedule and can access and reference the courses online for a full school year.

The courses include:

  • 6-8 contact hours of professional development (varies per course)

These self-paced, interactive courses are now available for:

Administrator Webinar


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Cost: FREE to Administrators!

What Are The Top Ten Things Administrators Need to Know About the Science of Reading

Join us and learn:

  • What are the key elements of the Science of Reading?
  • What are the misconceptions surrounding the Science of Reading?
  • Why does the Science of Reading work?
  • Why are so many schools choosing to use it in their classrooms?

On-Demand Webinars


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We offer a whole host of free On-Demand Webinars including:

  • Erasing the Misery of Reading and Spelling Multisyllabic Words
  • Continuing Instruction in Distance Learning Environments
  • Assessing Students Remotely
  • Bringing the Science of Reading to Life in the K-1 Classroom
  • Using the Science of Reading to Solidify Decoding Skills in Grades 1-12

Learn when it is convenient for you. Access our On-Demand Webinars any time, any place (with internet).

Coach's Corner Webinar


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Cost: FREE to Educators!

Coach's Corner is a new on-demand webinar series tailored for administrators and coaches.

Really Great Reading is introducing "Coach's Corner", a new two-part on-demand webinar series tailored for administrators and coaches. This initiative is centered on building the capacity of coaches, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively observe and evaluate key components of foundational skills lessons.

Really Great Reading Ready


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Schedule a Session

Join us for an exclusive and complementary, 60-minute live virtual training session!

Enhance your Really Great Reading instruction, specifically designed for those who have completed Virtual Implementation Training Courses 1 and 2.

The Bridge to Learning

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The Bridge to Learning:
The Crucial Role of Oral Language in Every Aspect of Learning

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The Crucial Role of Oral Language in Every Aspect of Learning

Oral language skills serve as the cornerstone of academic success. Without a strong foundation in these skills, students face challenges with reading, academic achievement, and life outcomes. This workshop, led by Professor Charles Hulme & Dr. Nell Thompson, and supported by Sarah Hearne of OxEd & the Really Great Reading Team, delves into the multifaceted world of oral language development and its essential role in education.

The Science of Oral Language EdLeader Panel


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Turning Research Evidence Into Practical Tools

Join us for an insightful exploration into the pivotal role that oral language plays in shaping not just reading, but all areas of learning. We’ll examine the far-reaching benefits of addressing these challenges early, including improvements in early reading skill acquisition, self-regulation, and even the mitigation of dyslexia.

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