Bridging the Gap: What the Science of Reading Looks like for Middle and High School Students

Bridging the Gap: What the Science of Reading Looks like for Middle and High School Students

There are tons of PD opportunities and resources available on the science of reading for elementary teachers, but the science of reading still applies to middle and high school students! Secondary teachers are experts of their content, but are frustrated by the lack of knowledge and resources to support students who still need to master decoding and fluency. In this session, participants will explore the science of reading and its application to older students. Whether you're a classroom teacher, literacy coach, or administrator, this workshop offers valuable insights, resources, and tools to enhance your teaching practice and empower your secondary students to become confident and proficient readers.

Workshop Details:

• Date: October 2, 2025

• Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm EST

• Location: SIEC, 1102 Tree Lane Drive, Jasper, IN 47546

• Fee: SIEC Member - $175/Non-member $245

• Other Details:

  • Please bring a laptop computer so online resources can be accessed.

  • A catered lunch will be provided.

  • Participants will receive Professional Growth Points.

  • Deadline to register is 2 weeks before each workshop.

  • See the embedded registration form below.

Presenter: Dr. Jenny French

Dr. French held roles including elementary teacher, middle

school language arts teacher, secondary literacy coach,

university associate professor, curriculum director, and

assistant superintendent of schools. Her research background

has produced a notable publication, Help! My Students Write

Like They Text, and the development the online reading

intervention program: ThinkCERCA's Foundational Reading &

Linguistics. Her current work focuses on the Science of

Reading for struggling adolescents, Implementation Science

and curriculum coaching for school leaders.