Wiley Blevins Professional Development

Dr. Wiley Blevins is one of the most respected voices in early literacy, and his professional development sessions give educators the research-backed tools they need to deliver effective phonics and reading instruction. A graduate of Harvard Graduate School of Education with a doctorate in education, Wiley has authored over 17 professional books for educators — including Differentiating Phonics Instruction for Maximum Impact, Phonics From A to Z, A Fresh Look at Phonics, and Choosing and Using Decodable Texts — as well as the International Literacy Association's foundational phonics brief, Meeting the Challenges of Early Literacy Phonics Instruction. He currently serves as a consultant for Benchmark Education Company and as Associate Publisher of Reycraft Books, with a focus on titles by authors from underrepresented communities. His PD sessions blend deep research knowledge with practical classroom strategies that teachers can implement immediately.

Key Takeaways

✓Evidence-based phonics instruction strategies grounded in the science of reading; practical approaches to differentiating phonics for diverse learners; guidance on selecting and using decodable texts effectively; frameworks for systematic, explicit early literacy instruction.

Evidence base: Grounded in the science of reading, including Wiley's ILA phonics brief and 17+ published works on evidence-based literacy instruction.

Presenter

Dr. Wiley Blevins

Dr. Wiley Blevins, Ed.D., is an author, educator, and early literacy expert trained at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He has written 17+ professional books on phonics and reading instruction, authored the ILA's phonics brief, and serves as a consultant for Benchmark Education and Associate Publisher of Reycraft Books.

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