Grades K–5: Advanced Word Recognition

Professional Learning Workshop

Learn efficient instructional routines for science-backed techniques

Get practical insights for helping developing readers

Educators will learn part-by-part and flexible decoding strategies for teaching students to read long words (a crucial bridge between basic phonics and fluent word reading), understand how set for variability plays a role in reading, and how morphology can help students decode and comprehend text. Teachers will also explore how data-based decision-making can improve advanced word reading for all students.

Explore a key question during each segment of learning

Part 1

How does the way English is written affect the way we read?
How can I teach students to leverage their set for variability to read long words?
How can flexible decoding strategies help students read long words?

Part 2

How can morphology help students read and understand long words?
How can I use a structured lesson plan to help students read long words?
How can I support students in reading long words with responsive learning practices?

Get a head start by learning the five steps for data-based decision making and discovering what you can learn from student oral reading fluency data!

Designed with you in mind

This offering is divided into two 3-hour parts. It is recommended that the parts be completed in order, within a reasonable time frame. Your NWEA representative will help determine the best on-site or virtual delivery option to meet your needs.

On-site learning

Face-to-face session with a consultant

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Virtual learning

Live instruction through our online portal

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