The Reading League

We’re one week away from #GivingTuesday, a global day to celebrate and inspire charitable giving. Mark your calendars for December 3, 2024, and join us in making an impact. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar! ?? Your generosity helps empower educators with the tools to transform reading outcomes for every child. Let’s make a difference together! Busy next week? No problem! Make your gift early and still have it matched: https://bit.ly/4g1yRHm

#TRLConf2024 may have been last month, but the insights shared are still fresh in our minds! We’ve compiled some of The Reading League team's favorite takeaways: ?? "Sometimes you need to step off the road and teach what needs to be taught, not just what's in the program." - Zaretta Hammond ?? "There's nothing more motivating than knowing how to read the words on the page." - Michelle Elia ?? "You are so much more relatable, so much more powerful when you can be yourself in the classroom." - Dr. Jasmine Rogers ?? "The simple view of reading is certainly old, but it's not outdated." - Dr. Wesley Hoover ?? Let us know in the comments what takeaways resonated with you!

Some of The Reading League team will be on the road in December, and we’re excited to connect with you at key events! + Jessica Pasik and Andrea Setmeyer will attend the Indiana State Education Department’s Elevating Education 2024 Conference from December 3-4. Attendees will have multiple opportunities to learn from Jessica and Andrea as they present throughout each day. If you’re also attending, join one of their sessions or stop by the exhibitor tables to say hello to chapter leaders from The Reading League Indiana. ? Learn more about the Elevating Literacy Conference: https://lnkd.in/dYqC-bzu + Catch Andrea again when she presents “Science of Reading Implementation Journeys From the Field” at the Oregon RTIi 2024 Virtual Literacy Symposium on December 10. Andrea joins an incredible lineup of speakers, including Matt Burns, Claude Goldenberg, Pam Kastner, Devin Kearns, Yvette Manns, Molly Ness, PhD, and Dale Webster.? ? Learn more about the Virtual Literacy Symposium: https://lnkd.in/dv2ktxAX We hope to see you at one of these events! #ItTakesALeague

?? Hello, Maine, Tennessee, and Delaware friends! In December, we are hosting chapter awareness meetings for your states! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the planning teams and learn how you can get involved with The Reading League at a local level. + Maine: Thursday, December 12 at 3:45 p.m. ET - Register at: https://bit.ly/4hZWhPe + Tennessee: Thursday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. ET - Register at: https://bit.ly/4fBwD1F + Delaware: Monday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET - Register at: https://bit.ly/4fBwDib We’re excited to extend our chapter network and can’t wait to meet you all. #ItTakesALeague

? When you support The Reading League, you help empower educators and transform literacy education. Your donation supports the development of free knowledge-building resources like our Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines and workbook, Curriculum Navigation Reports, and The Reading League Compass. These resources help all stakeholders become informed and empowered advocates for evidence-based literacy instruction that transforms students into confident readers and creates generational shifts in opportunities. ?? Give today: https://bit.ly/3CBfpTB

Our upcoming Online Academy Knowledge Block, "6-Step Lesson Plan for Decoding, Spelling, and Fluency," is ideal for K-5 educators, administrators, and secondary educators supporting long-term developing readers. ?? Wednesday, December 18, 2024 ? 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. ET This session provides a step-by-step approach to creating evidence-aligned lessons that strengthen phonemic and phonic skills for efficient decoding, spelling, and fluency. Participants will gain access to practical resources, templates, and virtual tools to support impactful reading instruction. ?? Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to enhance your teaching strategies: https://bit.ly/3Zgu1R2

?? We’ve got big news! The Reading League Shop now features the ENTIRE Little Learners Love Literacy (LLLL) catalog. As the exclusive LLLL distributor in the United States and Canada, we’re thrilled to offer the full range of high-quality decodable books and games designed to support early literacy development. Ready to enhance your classroom instruction with even more engaging tools? Visit our Shop to explore the collection today: https://bit.ly/40XWhsT #ClassroomResources

Join our upcoming Online Academy Knowledge Block to explore the Simple View of Writing and its subcomponents to gain practical guidance for teaching each and analyzing your current instructional approach. This opportunity is perfect for K-5 educators, administrators, and secondary educators working with developing readers. ?? What you'll learn: + The components of the Simple View of Writing + What the research on handwriting/keyboarding says about their impact on written expression + A process for evaluating instructional alignment to the Simple View of Writing ?? What participants are saying: "This session was interactive and informative, packed with strategies we could implement immediately!" ?? Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn directly from our experts in a small group setting: https://bit.ly/3OcGYoO

?? Introducing The Reading League Summit Moderators and Their Panels At The Reading League Summit 2025, we’re excited to host insightful, research-driven panel discussions led by expert moderators in the field of reading science. The panel topics are designed to deepen understanding, clarify misconceptions, and highlight essential practices in literacy instruction. Meet our moderators and explore the engaging topics they'll discuss with expert panelists: 1?? José Viana, Ed.D. – Panel One: The Simple View of Reading as a Starting Point for Understanding Reading Development in All Learners ? Dr. Viana will moderate a panel on the Simple View of Reading, a foundational concept in the science of reading. Despite its prominence in many educators’ journeys, confusion and oversimplification of this equation remain common. 2?? Dr. Tiffany Hogan – Panel Two: Language Comprehension ? Language comprehension is a crucial and sometimes overlooked component in the science of reading. Moderated by Dr. Hogan, this panel will address misconceptions surrounding the instruction of language comprehension skills. 3?? Dr. Louisa Moats – Panel Three: Word Recognition ? With Dr. Moats leading, panelists will tackle word recognition—a component often seen as central to the science of reading, yet still misunderstood in application. This discussion will cover key research findings about word recognition and the internal representations of words in memory that underpin reading and spelling. 4?? Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D. – Panel Four: Reading Comprehension ? The ultimate goal of reading is comprehension, and moderator Dr. Brookins will lead panelists in exploring how to build meaningful, engaging literacy experiences. This discussion will cover crucial topics like background knowledge, strategy instruction, sentence-level comprehension, and text structure. Each panel will empower educators, researchers, and advocates with actionable insights that drive impactful, evidence-aligned reading instruction. Join us in Chicago, April 22-23, at #TRLSummit2025 for a deep dive into these essential topics that shape the future of literacy for all. ???? Learn more and secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/4hQQV8G #EducationConference

?? Just Launched: A New Resource for Families and Caregivers! ?? This #FamilyLiteracyMonth, we’re excited to launch a dedicated space on The Reading League Compass just for families and caregivers! Whether you’re curious about the science of reading, want to learn what effective reading instruction looks like, or need guidance on supporting English learners and children with dyslexia, this page has you covered. Explore topics like understanding reading assessments, partnering with libraries, and how to advocate if your child needs more support. Each resource empowers you to engage in your child’s literacy journey with confidence. Visit the new page and join us in creating a brighter future for every young reader: https://bit.ly/4hJZQZF #NationalFamilyLiteracyMonth