Original Presentation Date: September 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. ET
Small-group reading instruction is a targeted teaching approach that provides focused support, practice, and feedback to students with similar reading needs. When implemented effectively, it can accelerate reading growth while meeting learners where they are. But what does that actually look like in practice?
Join Julie W. Ankrum, Lisa White, Brigid Gala, and members of the ILA Administrator Collaborative as they walk you through the essential elements of effective small-group reading instruction—and how to bring them together in your own classroom.
Through real-world examples, videos of classroom instruction, and usable strategies supported by research, you’ll learn how effective teachers:
- Use assessment data to identify instructional priorities
- Form flexible groups that respond to students' changing needs
- Design concise, high-impact lessons that maximize engagement and instructional time
- Provide immediate, actionable feedback that builds reading proficiency and learner confidence
Whether you're exploring how to implement small-group reading instruction or refining your current approach, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of its essential elements—and the confidence to put them into practice.
Intended For: Classroom teachers, reading specialists, literacy and instructional coaches
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 March 30, 2027.
Special pricing is available for students and individuals in countries with developing economies. For groups of 5+, contact [email protected] for instructions.
Julie W. Ankrum
Julie W. Ankrum is a former classroom teacher and current professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Julie’s research on exemplary practices in literacy instruction is published in several journals, including The Reading Teacher and the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy.
Lisa White
Dr. Lisa White has over 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and ELA curriculum coordinator. Currently, she serves as the K-12 Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Plymouth Public Schools. Lisa has presented at numerous professional conferences, including the Massachusetts Reading Association (MRA) and the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE). Her current research interests include the role of executive function in reading comprehension, the impact of state and national policies on local decision-making, and the role of inclusive texts to promote culturally and linguistically sustaining practices.
Brigid Gala
Brigid Gala is an assistant principal and special education instructional coach at Central Queens Academy Charter School in Queens, New York. She is an instructional leader with over 10 years of experience in driving transformational academic outcomes in charter school environments.
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