Making the Shift: Practical Ways to Teach Texts in Today’s Reading Classroom

Get ready to connect research to real classroom practice as Melissa & Lori tackle tough questions about texts in the classroom! Together, they’ll take a closer look at how equity drives the shift from guided reading to purposeful small-group instruction, share how to choose and use decodable texts effectively, explore meaningful ways to build fluency, and discuss what it really looks like to move beyond leveled texts (and what to do instead!). You’ll leave with clear guidance and practical strategies to bring evidence-based reading instruction to life in your classroom.