Enhance ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS Instruction: Practical Applications of the SCIENCE OF READING (Grades 6-12)

Presented by Lisa Parry
Outstanding Middle School & High School ELA Teacher and National Presenter

Specifically Designed for Grades 6-12 English/Language Arts Teachers, Reading Teachers, Title I Staff, Instructional Coaches, Special Education Staff, and Administrators

Practical tools and techniques for infusing Science of Reading strategies into existing instruction
High-impact Science of Reading practices, including direct instruction and modeling strategies
Science of Reading-aligned routines and conventions designed to strengthen achievement in grades 6-12 English/Language Arts classrooms
Receive an extensive Science of Reading digital resource handbook with dozens of ready-to-use practical strategies

Practical Ideas and Strategies

The research is clear: the Science of Reading has powerful implications for secondary classrooms. In this NEW seminar with veteran ELA teacher Lisa Parry, you'll explore the many ways Science of Reading applications can elevate both reading and writing success. You'll walk away with clear, actionable strategies, routines that deepen thinking, and stronger connections across complex texts. Learn purposeful writing strategies that can actively support reading comprehension— and in turn, improve student writing! Make no mistake: this is not a "sit-and-get" day! You'll actively test Science of Reading techniques, connect with colleagues, and leave with concrete tools designed to work for all learners, from struggling readers to high achievers. Join Lisa for a day filled with practical, engaging, and effective ways to integrate the Science of Reading into your existing instruction.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

Implement Key Elements of the Science of Reading
Learn how to immediately utilize these components to enhance the learning of your students … Adopt evidence-based Science of Reading strategies to enhance literacy instruction
Provide All Your Students With Tools to Read Complex Texts
Gain practical Science of Reading-based methods to boost engagement and comprehension … Help students synthesize new ideas and formulate conclusions using proven protocols
Increase Student Motivation and Deepen Analysis
Incorporate flexible reading tasks grounded in the Science of Reading that motivate students to read widely … Empower students with choice-driven analysis and stronger evidence-based conclusions
Science of Reading Structures for More Purposeful and Productive Collaboration
Foster accountability by requiring textual evidence in discussion … Use Science of Reading structures that elevate peer interaction and strengthen learning
Expand Academic and Working Vocabulary
Influence domain-specific language comprehension with Science of Reading vocabulary practices … Encourage students to integrate academic terms as they express complex ideas
Build Reading Comprehension Using Writing Tasks Through Direct Instruction
Explore practical ways to use Science of Reading-informed writing tasks as roadmaps for comprehension, clarifying thinking, and strengthening analysis
Connect the Science of Reading With the Science of Writing
Apply Science of Reading insights to improve written expression … Leverage writing to solidify reading comprehension as an ongoing process
Strengthen Students' Critical Thinking
Craft activities and pose Science of Reading-inspired questions that push students toward deeper analysis and inference … Foster evaluation of an author's intentions and conclusions
Ideas For Literacy Instruction That Promotes Synthesis and Interpretation
Help students move from mirror reading to window reading … Practical ideas to more discovering, embracing, or rejecting new perspectives
Receive a Comprehensive Science of Reading Digital Handbook
This resource is full of ready-to-use, easy-to-implement Science of Reading strategies and classroom ideas you can apply immediately

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

Here's what you'll learn:

Practical applications of the Science of Reading you can immediately integrate into grades 6-12 English/Language Arts instruction
Accountability structures that promote more active reading, evidence-based responses, and productive peer-to-peer collaboration
Strategies to address vocabulary and comprehension together, equipping students to become more independent readers of complex texts
Impactful daily routines grounded in Science of Reading research that enhance consistency and outcomes
Approaches to maintaining text complexity while differentiating so all students access rigorous material without oversimplification
Instructional strategies for identifying central ideas and supporting evidence, boosting analytical reading and text-based conclusions
Activities that spark motivation, stamina, and persistence when students engage with challenging texts
Writing approaches that strengthen comprehension and analysis, from quick writes to extended synthesis and student-generated questions
Methods for helping students synthesize across and within texts, deepening interpretation and insight
Scaffolded progressions for close reading and rereading that lead to stronger comprehension and discussion
Protocols that foster reflection, analysis, and deeper thinking in whole-class and small-group settings
Ways to help students clearly articulate reasoning and support conclusions with strong textual evidence
The dangers of common mindsets and biases that deter us from embracing Science of Reading practices and strategies to move past them

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

As a secondary ELA teacher, I am constantly balancing two daunting challenges: helping my students engage with more complex texts and helping them express ideas more clearly in writing. I know firsthand that just more reading or more writing doesn't yield student growth. Rather, I found that Science of Reading instruction strategies— explicit teaching, modeling, and meaningful practice— builds students' capacity to better navigate the written word. I designed this seminar with you in mind and I am excited to share practical Science of Reading strategies you can incorporate into your practice immediately.

Together we will explore practical ways the Science of Reading and the Science of Writing can reinforce each other, how to use attention to structure to support better comprehension, and soft skills like confidence and curiosity that are essential to literacy success. Throughout the day, you'll "test drive" Science of Reading strategies for strengthening close reading, purposeful collaboration, and writing that deepens comprehension. You'll consider routines, receive ready-to-use materials, and leave with tools that support struggling readers, high achievers, and everyone in between— all without sacrificing rigor or oversimplifying texts.

And I want to acknowledge this truth: the Science of Reading is too big for one teacher in one year… But every teacher can take meaningful steps forward. This seminar will give you tools to do just that.

Whether you want to boost motivation, deepen comprehension, or expand critical thinking, this seminar is for you. I look forward to spending the day sharing engaging, practical ways to bring the Science of Reading to life in your 6-12 classroom.

Warmly,
Lisa Parry

P.S. You'll leave with strategies you can use right away and the confidence to enhance your instruction with practical Science of Reading applications.

Who Should Attend

Grades 6-12 English/Language Arts Teachers, Reading Teachers, Title I Staff, Instructional Coaches, Special Education Staff, and Administrators

Special Benefits of Attending

Extensive Digital Resource Handbook
Each participant will receive an extensive digital resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. The handbook includes:

Science of Reading strategies, ideas, and activities to enhance your grades 6-12 instruction
Protocols that hold students accountable, promoting active reading and peer collaboration
Curated resources for further study and professional growth in literacy instruction
Graphic organizers and classroom tools to support close reading, analysis, and evidence-based writing
Practical bridges between the Science of Reading and the Science of Writing
Ready-to-use materials to boost vocabulary, comprehension, and metacognition in middle and high school classrooms

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Share Ideas
This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to meet and share ideas with other educators interested in applying the Science of Reading to improving their ELA instruction for grades 6-12.

Consultation Available
Lisa Parry will be available for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own program.

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