A Strategic Discussion of What Striving Readers Actually Need

Rethinking Adolescent Literacy Intervention

For many adolescent readers, comprehension challenges may be a symptom of something deeper. National research shows that many older students are still missing foundational reading skills.

This fall, we’re launching a series of in-person events spanning multiple cities and states across the country, bringing together district, community, and literacy leaders to address the needs of adolescent readers.

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Along with fellow districts in the area, get expert insight from national and local literacy leaders in an intimate, interactive format. With dedicated time to collaborate with peers, you’ll dive into how to assess your district’s secondary literacy needs, align your instruction to close gaps, and build a plan for connected systems of support for these striving readers and their teachers.

Core Discussion

Understand

How reading develops, and why foundational skills remain essential for adolescent readers

Identify

How to uncover the underlying skills affecting an older student's reading success

Align

What research and local perspectives reveal about the support striving readers need

Implement

How districts can translate these insights into effective intervention and support

Who Should Attend?

District and school leaders, literacy coordinators, curriculum directors, and community stakeholders invested in secondary literacy outcomes. Whether you’re building a new intervention strategy or refining an existing one, you’ll leave with practical insight and a stronger network of peers tackling the same challenges.