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Delivering Effective Elementary Literacy Intervention: The 5-Step Framework for Grades K-6
Delivering Effective Elementary Literacy Intervention: The 5-Step Framework for Grades K–6
Elevate your intervention game with Ascend SMARTER Intervention’s FREE on-demand professional development designed specifically for elementary educators. In just 1 hour, you’ll discover a research-backed, structured framework rooted in the science of reading and structured literacy
Delivering Effective Secondary Literacy Intervention: The 5-Step Framework for Grades 6–12
Delivering Effective Secondary Literacy Intervention: The 5-Step Framework for Grades 6–12
Elevate your intervention game with Ascend SMARTER Intervention’s FREE on-demand professional development designed specifically for secondary educators. In just 1 hour, you’ll discover a research-backed, structured framework rooted in the science of reading and structured literacy
Vocabulary Instruction That Works
This 1-Hour Virtual Professional Development Training
will give you a simple, research-backed framework to teach vocabulary strategically and effectively. You’ll learn how to define words using a 4-part system, build student engagement, and create meaningful practice opportunities across all content areas.
Grounded in decades of literacy research, this vocabulary approach helps students make stronger semantic connections, promotes long-term retention, and supports comprehension. These same strategies are used successfully in both general education and intervention settings.
