The Nation’s Report Card Examined: strategies to close the reading achievement gap
What it’s about
The latest Nation’s Report Card reveals a concerning decline in reading achievement across the U.S. This webinar brings together education and literacy experts to examine the root causes and outline systems-level strategies that can help close the gap.
You’ll hear practical guidance on how to support students most at risk, and how schools and districts can lead with vision and collaboration to create more accessible learning environments.
What you’ll learn
- The key factors driving national reading declines
- How to identify and support students most at risk
- Tiered, evidence-based practices that strengthen literacy outcomes
- How to lead with access and collaboration in mind
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Who should attend
This session is designed for:
- District and school leaders
- Literacy and curriculum specialists
- Special education directors
- MTSS/RTI coordinators
- Educators focused on access
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Meet the speakers
Dr. Alicia Roberts Frank
Dyslexia and Literacy Specialist
Dr. Alicia Roberts Frank has dedicated her career to helping students with dyslexia and supporting the educators who teach them. She has taught grades 1–12 in public schools, worked in a private school for children with dyslexia, and served as a regional administrator for special programs.
Alicia has trained and coached teachers, interventionists, and administrators on effective literacy and intervention practices, and has presented nationally and internationally on structured literacy instruction. She holds an Ed.D. in Learning and Instruction, is Slingerland trained, and continues to serve on advisory committees and boards that advance dyslexia awareness and support.
Megan Moore
VP, Neurodiversity, Everway
Megan Moore has worked in the field of special education as a teacher and consultant for the last 20 years. She specializes in autism, and developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Megan is an expert in supporting positive behavioral development within the school setting. She’s also provided training and consultation to educators to ensure high-quality instruction and support for students with disabilities. Megan is now VP of Neurodiversity at Everway, empowering educators to embrace neurodiversity and delivering supportive practices for K-12 and higher education.
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