Events for January 7, 2026 - August 2, 2025

Dr. Tomkinson is a National Literacy Director with extensive experience in leading transformative literacy initiatives grounded in the science of reading. She also serves as an adjunct professor and teaches graduate level reading courses. Karyn completed her doctorate in special education at Ball State University in 2016 with a cognate in educational leadership. Her dissertation on the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3) assessment and third-grade retention allowed her to research how children learn to read and identify best practices. Previously, she was the Director of Curriculum for large urban and small rural districts. Karyn has been trained in LETRS [...]

This book by Susan Smartt and Deborah Glaser is a must for all educators who want to move efficiently from assessment results to effective instruction. June 21: Ch 1 & 2, Introduction and Working with Struggling Readers June 28: Ch 3 & 4, Phonemic Awareness and Phonics July 12: Ch 5, Fluency July 19: Ch 6, Reading Comprehension July 26: Ch 7, Vocabulary August 2: Ch 8, Weaving the Elements Together It's free! Register once for all sessions and join us when you can.

This book by Susan Smartt and Deborah Glaser is a must for all educators who want to move efficiently from assessment results to effective instruction. June 21: Ch 1 & 2, Introduction and Working with Struggling Readers June 28: Ch 3 & 4, Phonemic Awareness and Phonics July 12: Ch 5, Fluency July 19: Ch 6, Reading Comprehension July 26: Ch 7, Vocabulary August 2: Ch 8, Weaving the Elements Together It's free! Register once for all sessions and join us when you can.

This book by Susan Smartt and Deborah Glaser is a must for all educators who want to move efficiently from assessment results to effective instruction. June 21: Ch 1 & 2, Introduction and Working with Struggling Readers June 28: Ch 3 & 4, Phonemic Awareness and Phonics July 12: Ch 5, Fluency July 19: Ch 6, Reading Comprehension July 26: Ch 7, Vocabulary August 2: Ch 8, Weaving the Elements Together It's free! Register once for all sessions and join us when you can.

This book by Susan Smartt and Deborah Glaser is a must for all educators who want to move efficiently from assessment results to effective instruction. June 21: Ch 1 & 2, Introduction and Working with Struggling Readers June 28: Ch 3 & 4, Phonemic Awareness and Phonics July 12: Ch 5, Fluency July 19: Ch 6, Reading Comprehension July 26: Ch 7, Vocabulary August 2: Ch 8, Weaving the Elements Together It's free! Register once for all sessions and join us when you can.

This book by Susan Smartt and Deborah Glaser is a must for all educators who want to move efficiently from assessment results to effective instruction. June 21: Ch 1 & 2, Introduction and Working with Struggling Readers June 28: Ch 3 & 4, Phonemic Awareness and Phonics July 12: Ch 5, Fluency July 19: Ch 6, Reading Comprehension July 26: Ch 7, Vocabulary August 2: Ch 8, Weaving the Elements Together It's free! Register once for all sessions and join us when you can.

Wisconsin leaders—let’s join the national conversation! Be part of a virtual book discussion follow-up to uplift and unpack new learning from the MTSS for Reading Improvement. This is your opportunity to connect with fellow educators across the state, reflect on how MTSS is evolving in Wisconsin, and reinforce our shared commitment to supporting every learner.

Beginning this September, you will join a dynamic network of passionate educators committed to real and lasting change. Guided by mentors Angela Hanlin, Jacalyn Weissenburger, and Jeanne Schopf, Wednesday Wisdom offers a one-hour virtual mentorship session on the first Wednesday of each month through April. Each session will equip you with practical strategies in leadership, systems, structures, evidence-based practices, and coaching. Most importantly, you’ll be connected to a supportive community of leaders dedicated to strengthening literacy outcomes for all students, K–12.

Join us for a powerful discussion of what literacy looks like in the secondary classroom, facilitated by Jody Kammer. This session will challenge common misconceptions about struggling readers, examine the science of reading, and highlight what effective intervention looks like for adolescents. The event offers evidence-based insights, practical strategies, and an open discussion to equip educators with tools to transform secondary literacy instruction.