Writing is essential for building knowledge and deep thinking across content areas. This session introduces the Simple View of Writing and explores how writing develops. Educators will examine student writing samples, unpack the writing process, and plan for writing instruction that supports content learning and communication.

Participants will learn to choose and teach high-impact vocabulary using explicit routines and contextual strategies. The workshop explores how morphology—prefixes, suffixes, and roots—can enhance word understanding. Educators will also discover ways to embed vocabulary instruction throughout the school day to strengthen comprehension and language acquisition.

This workshop explores how the brain learns to read and why reading instruction must differ from how we acquire spoken language. Educators will examine research-based models and structured literacy practices that support all learners, including multilingual students, and address why reading is difficult for some children.

How can schools use assessment data to better support students with dyslexia? In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, this webinar spotlights how Houston ISD—one of the nation’s largest school systems—uses MAP Reading Fluency to identify students at risk, guide targeted interventions, and build reading fluency and comprehension.

See how Greensburg-Salem School District, PA uses MAP Growth and MAP Reading Fluency to foster equity, belonging, and responsive teaching—ensuring every child gets the support and celebration they deserve.

Discover practical strategies and tools that help teachers efficiently identify student needs, differentiate instruction, and deliver targeted interventions—so every learner gets the support and challenge they deserve.

Use this 2-page resource to help families understand the basics of the MAP Growth assessment: what it is, what it measures, how it works, and what a RIT score is.