Scholars Webinars
Join the national conversation around literacy education! These scholarly webinars offer deep dives into literacy research by advocates and researchers to expand the collective knowledge of the literacy community.
Hosted by the International Literacy Educators Coalition
Dr. Catherine Compton-Lilly is the John C. Hungerpiller Professor in the College of Education and a member of the Reading Hall of Fame. Her presentation focuses on eight populations disadvantaged by Science of Reading’s policies and shows the research behind how these students can be better served.
Hosted by the International Literacy Educators Coalition and the California Association for Bilingual Education.
When Science of Reading mandates threatened comprehensive literacy instruction for California’s emergent bilingual students, researchers and advocates pushed back. Learn how experts leveraged research, educator expertise, and grassroots advocacy to fight against corporate and political influence in education.
Hosted by the International Literacy Educators Coalition
Dr. Rachael Gabriel is a Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Connecticut, teaching courses for educators and doctoral students pursuing a specialization in literacy and is editor-in-chief of The Reading Teacher. A former teacher and reading specialist, Rachael’s research is focused on literacy instruction, leadership, and intervention, as well as policies related to teacher development and evaluation. Her current projects investigate how educators and school leaders build collective capacity, state literacy policies, and discipline-specific literacy instruction.
Hosted by the International Literacy Educators Coalition
“Science of Reading” and the Educational Reform Movement: Actors, Networks, and Agendas
Dr. Elena Aydarova’s research examines the interaction between educational policies, education reforms, and policy advocacy. She is an award-winning author of over 40 publications. Dr. Aydarova received postdoctoral fellowships from the National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation and the American Association of University Women.
Hosted by the International Literacy Educators Coalition
“Science of” Movements as Trojan Horse Education Reform
Dr. Paul Thomas explores the Science of Reading movement and its history of profiting both financially and politically at the expense of teachers, students, and public schools as a whole.
Hosted by the International Literacy Educators Coalition and United to Save Our Schools.
The Truth About Reading: The Eyes and Brain at Work
This three-part webinar explores:
- Reading as a Meaning-Making Process: Insights from Miscue Analysis with Alan D Flurkey, Ph.D.
- Beginning Readers: Eye Movement and Miscue Analysis Study with Peter Duckett, Ph.D.
- Examining Reader Strategies Using Eye Movement Miscue Analysis (EMMA) with Maria Perpetua Liwanag, Ph.D.
Hosted by the International Literacy Educators Coalition
What’s the Deal with the Science of Reading?
This webinar will help participants understand what the science of reading is and isn’t. We will provide a simple overview of balanced literacy, the three-cueing systems, evidence-based practices, eye movement during reading, word identification, word recognition, phonics instruction, phonemic awareness, direct instruction, and educational research.
Hosted by the International Literacy Educators Coalition
How to Teach Reading Comprehension
This webinar explores concepts from the book Designing Meaning-Based Interventions for Struggling Readers by Andrew P. Johnson, Ph.D.
Hosted by the International Literacy Educators Coalition
How to Teach Writing: K-8 and Beyond
Dr. Andy Johnson presents ideas for how to develop students’ ability to write. Participants will leave this session with an understanding of how to teach the writing process and a variety of new strategies and activities that can be used to teach each step of the five-step writing process.
Hosted by the California Association for Bilingual Education
Fact-Checking the Science of Reading and Moving Beyond Mandates
Renowned scholars Robert J. Tierney and P. David Pearson expose the misinformation promoted by the Science of Reading movement and explore the path forward to support true literacy for all children.
Hosted by the California Association for Bilingual Education
Debunking Science of Reading Neuroscience Claims
Dr. Steven Strauss delves into what current neuroscience research says about reading and shares the limitations of fMRI studies.
THE JOURNAL OF READING RECOVERY
Spring 2025
OPEN ACCESS: Centering Children and Working Towards Equity: Teaching All Children to Read by Catherine Compton-Lilly
Literacy Leadership in Support of Equity: Whatever It Takes by Allison Briceño
Exploring the Purposes, Power, and Potential of Familiar Reading by Jamie Lipp
Full Circle: From Student to Psychologist by Joyce Romano