Deeper than SoR: How One District Closed Gaps and Exited Students from Special Ed
Many schools have adopted Science of Reading practices, yet some students continue to struggle despite high-quality phonics instruction. What additional supports help educators meet the needs of learners who require more intensive, individualized intervention?
In this webinar, Lindamood-Bell for Schools and special guest Jessica Hunter share Madeira City Schools’ journey toward developing educator expertise, strengthening implementation, and creating better outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.
Hear firsthand how the district built instructional capacity through job-embedded professional development while equipping educators to provide differentiated instruction based on each student’s unique learning profile.
You’ll Learn
- How instruction that brings sensory information to awareness differs from scripted phonics instruction
- Why job-embedded professional development is essential for successful implementation
- How developing educator expertise creates sustainable change across schools
- Strategies for building a community of educators who can confidently differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs
- Lessons learned from a district committed to improving outcomes for struggling readers and students receiving special education services
This presentation is appropriate for State, District, and School Administrators, Staff Development Coordinators, and Lead Teachers. This presentation is suitable for addressing the needs of various populations, including Special Education, Regular Education, and English Language Learners.
The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has endorsed the Seeing Stars® program and the Visualizing and Verbalizing® program, which were authored by Lindamood-Bell’s founders.
