Original Presentation Date: August 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
Secondary students are expected to read increasingly complex texts, but many still need explicit instruction in the skills that support successful reading.
Drawing on decades of research and classroom experience, ILA Past President Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey will focus on the unique needs of older readers who need support in decoding, fluency, and comprehension, ensuring all students have the skills necessary for academic success. Participants will learn practical, evidence-based approaches to:
- Empower student self-efficacy
- Strengthen word recognition
- Expand word knowledge
- Improve sentence-level fluency
- Boost language comprehension
- Build background knowledge
- Increase engagement
- Foster a positive reading identity
Educators will leave with practical strategies to empower your students and transform your classroom into a thriving literacy environment.
Intended For: Classroom teachers; reading specialists; literacy/instructional coaches; principals/administrators
Registration Rates: $29.00 for members | $69.00 nonmembers (includes annual membership)
Your registration gives you access to both the live event and the on-demand recording, which will be available to you through February 4, 2027.
Special pricing is available for students and individuals in countries with developing economies. For groups of 5+, contact [email protected] for instructions.
Douglas Fisher
Douglas Fisher, Ph.D., is Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a leader at Health Sciences High & Middle College having been an early intervention teacher and elementary school educator. He was inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame in 2022. Doug has published numerous articles on leadership, reading and literacy, leadership, and curriculum design as well as books, such as The Teaching Reading Playbook, PLC+: Better Decisions and Greater Impact by Design, Rigor Unveiled, and Better Learning Through Structured Teaching.
Nancy Frey
Nancy Frey, PhD, is a professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher-leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego, CA.
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