Identifying and Addressing Literacy Gaps in Secondary: Read the Room

Presented by Dr. Eugene Pringle, Jr., Literacy Educator, Researcher, and Urban School Leader Sponsored by William H. Sadlier To earn a CE certificate for viewing this edWebinar, learn more and join edWeb.net, it’s free. Be sure you're a member of edWeb. You can join here. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Learn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. Evidence-based reading practices often fail to account for the unique challenges of secondary schools, where foundational gaps persist even as students are expected to tackle complex texts. This third edWebinar of the 2026 Sadlier Phonics Institute equips school leaders, content area teachers, and literacy specialists with a strategic framework for implementing a coherent Science of Reading model in secondary grades. Explore how to integrate disciplinary literacy with targeted foundational skill instruction and drive a schoolwide shift that addresses both the instructional “what” and the systemic “how.” This edWebinar will be of interest to elementary and middle school teachers, school leaders, and district leaders. This edWebinar is part of the 2026 Sadlier Phonics Institute. Dr. Eugene Pringle, Jr., believes in the power of education and the prime need for sound educational practices and outcomes for all students. With a passion for literacy, leadership, teacher preparation, and professional development, his career has spanned K–12 schools, higher education, and district-level work. Dr. Pringle currently serves as a Senior Professorial Lecturer in the Education Policy and Leadership Program at American University, holding appointments in both the master’s and doctoral programs. Before this role, he served as Director of the School of Education at Bethune-Cookman University, where he prepared aspiring educators by merging theory, research, and application—teaching foundational education courses, leading the elementary education department, and facilitating senior research projects. His K–12 experience includes roles as an English language arts teacher, literacy instructional coach, and assistant principal in urban school settings. He has developed districtwide secondary ELA curricula and progress monitoring assessments, delivered standards-based professional development, and served as a SpringBoard trainer through The College Board. Dr. Pringle’s contributions have been recognized with honors, including the Bethune-Cookman University Top 40 Under 40, the University of Central Florida 2018 30 Under 30, and the International Literacy Association 30 Under 30. Learn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. Join the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators, participate in online discussions, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. With 200 years of trusted experience, Sadlier empowers PreK–1