PD Sessions
on SOR
These dynamic 75-minute workshops equip educators with the expertise to interpret ReadBasix data, transforming insights into actionable strategies for literacy advancement across districts, schools, and classrooms.
Using ReadBasix Data to Inform Instruction
This session equips educators and instructional leaders with practical tools for analyzing ReadBasix assessment data to inform instruction and intervention decisions at the classroom and school levels. Participants explore how to interpret subtest scores across key foundational reading domains—such as word recognition, decoding, vocabulary, and reading comprehension—and use these insights to determine when and how to intervene.
Session Format
The session walks through a decision-making flow based on score thresholds, guiding users in selecting appropriate instructional responses, including Tier 1 support, phonics interventions, multisyllabic word instruction, or comprehensive reading interventions. Special attention is given to interpreting combinations of scores (e.g., strong word-level skills with weak comprehension) to ensure interventions match student needs.
Audience
Participant Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
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Analyze ReadBasix data at the subtest level
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Identify when foundational skill interventions are needed
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Match instructional strategies to students' specific reading profiles
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Use data to refine MTSS decision-making
Foundational Reading Skills for Adolescent Readers
This session equips educators with practical strategies to enhance reading proficiency for upper elementary and secondary students, focusing on word recognition, decoding, morphology, vocabulary, and sentence analysis. Participants explore evidence-based techniques to support struggling readers, drawing on research that underscores the importance of automatic word recognition and morphological awareness. The session provides hands-on tools to address reading challenges through targeted instruction tailored to students' needs.
Session Format
The session walks through key instructional practices, including word analysis, morpheme mapping, and vocabulary strategies like semantic mapping and word analogies. Participants will also learn sentence analysis techniques to improve comprehension of complex texts and verbal reasoning skills to foster critical thinking and inference-making.
Audience
Participant Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
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Apply word and morpheme analysis to build automatic word recognition
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Implement vocabulary strategies (e.g., semantic and concept definition mapping) to deepen word knowledge
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Use sentence analysis and verbal reasoning techniques to enhance text comprehension
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Integrate practical tools, like morpheme mappers and word lists, into classroom instruction
Word-Level Foundational Reading Skills
This session equips educators with targeted strategies to strengthen students' word-level foundational reading skills, focusing on word recognition, decoding, and morphology for upper elementary and secondary learners. Participants explore evidence-based practices to address reading challenges, drawing on research that highlights the critical role of automatic word recognition in literacy development . The session provides practical tools to support struggling readers through explicit instruction tailored to individual needs.
Session Format
The session walks through techniques for teaching word-level skills, including morpheme and structural analysis of complex words. Educators will engage with hands-on activities, such as morpheme mapping and word list practice, to build students' decoding proficiency and morphological awareness, enhancing reading fluency and spelling. Attention is given to identifying and addressing specific skill needs to ensure interventions are precise and effective.
Audience
Participant Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
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Apply word and morpheme analysis to improve word recognition and decoding
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Implement structured word inquiry and morpheme mapping to enhance morphological awareness
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Design targeted interventions for students struggling with word-level reading skills
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Integrate practical tools, such as word lists and decoding strategies, into classroom instruction
Sentence-Level Foundational Reading Skills
This session equips educators with research-based strategies to enhance students' sentence-level foundational reading skills, focusing on sentence analysis and verbal reasoning for upper elementary and secondary learners. Participants explore evidence-based practices to improve comprehension of complex texts, drawing on research that highlights the role of sentence-level interventions in supporting struggling readers. The session provides practical tools to help students bridge word recognition to deeper text understanding.
Session Format
The session walks through techniques for breaking down complex sentences, including chunking strategies and analyzing sentence structures to uncover meaning. Educators will engage with hands-on activities, such as sentence deconstruction and verbal reasoning exercises (e.g., making inferences, connecting ideas), to foster critical thinking and comprehension. Special attention is given to selecting grade-appropriate texts with high informational density and academic language to support skill development.
Audience
Participant Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
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Apply sentence analysis techniques to improve students' comprehension of complex texts
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Implement verbal reasoning strategies (e.g., inference-making, evaluating arguments) to enhance critical thinking
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Select and adapt texts for sentence-level interventions that meet students' needs
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Integrate practical tools, like sentence chunking frameworks, into classroom instruction
Passage-Level Foundational Reading Skills
This session equips educators with research-based strategies to enhance students' passage-level foundational reading skills, focusing on reading comprehension and text analysis for upper elementary and secondary learners. Participants explore evidence-based practices to support struggling readers in understanding extended texts, drawing on research emphasizing the importance of passage-level comprehension for academic success. The session provides practical tools to help students process and synthesize information from longer texts.
Session Format
The session walks through techniques for teaching passage-level comprehension, including strategies for identifying main ideas, making inferences, and connecting concepts across paragraphs. Educators will engage with hands-on activities, such as text annotation, summarization exercises, and question-generation tasks, to build students' ability to navigate complex passages. Special attention is given to selecting high-interest, grade-appropriate texts with rich content to foster engagement and deeper understanding.
Audience
Participant Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
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Apply strategies for teaching main idea identification and inference-making in extended texts
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Implement text analysis techniques, such as summarization and question generation, to enhance comprehension
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Select and adapt passages to meet diverse student needs and promote engagement
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Integrate practical tools, like annotation guides and comprehension frameworks, into classroom instruction
Beyond the Foundational Reading Skills
This session equips educators with strategies to advance students beyond foundational reading skills, preparing participants for the complex literacy demands their students will need for college and career readiness. Participants explore how to foster advanced reading competencies, such as critical thinking, synthesizing information, and applying knowledge across contexts.
Session Format
The session walks through practical approaches to support secondary students in developing higher-order reading skills, including analyzing texts for key ideas, evaluating sources, and collaboratively constructing meaning. Educators will engage with authentic tasks, such as creating a website or investigating community issues, to build skills like content-specific literacy, scholarly literacy, and critical judgment. The session highlights science-of-learning strategies, including multi-sensory learning and retrieval practice, to enhance students' ability to process and retain complex texts.
Audience
Participant Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
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Implement strategies to teach advanced reading skills, such as source evaluation and text synthesis
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Design authentic, collaborative tasks to build critical thinking and disciplinary literacy
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Apply science-of-learning techniques to support flexible mindsets and deeper comprehension
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Support students in developing academic mindsets and the literacy skills needed for college and career readiness
