The Science of Reading for Adolescents
Efficient Word Reading Intervention in Grades 5–12
Many middle and high school students struggle to access grade-level texts due to trouble decoding complex, multisyllabic words. With the right instruction, we can help students read these words more efficiently and confidently. In this hands-on, three-hour research-based virtual workshop, you’ll learn exactly how reading science applies to adolescents and what to do when your students still need help decoding multisyllabic words.
Workshop Details
📅 Thursday, July 10th, 2025
⏰ 12–3 PM Central Time
💵 $29
Includes full access to the live Zoom virtual session and recorded replay, downloadable routines and planning tools, and a certificate for 3 hours of professional development.
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We’ll Explore…
Why foundational word-level skills still matter in grades 5–12
The importance of morphological awareness and vowel flexibility
Why traditional syllable division rules fall short (and what to use instead)
Four practical evidence-based routines for boosting word-level reading fluency and confidence
Strategies for embedding word reading support in content-area instruction.
Printable and digital tools, word lists, and templates you can use right away
Dr. Brennan Chandler is an assistant professor of dyslexia Georgia State University where he trains dyslexia specialists and leads research on literacy intervention for students with learning disabilities. A former classroom teacher, Brennan brings both classroom experience and deep expertise in the science of reading. His work focuses on making evidence-based practices practical—especially when it comes to helping older students who still struggle with decoding, spelling, and reading fluently. Read more about his research and teaching here.
Whether you teach ELA, intervention, special education, or content-area classes, this workshop will give you a streamlined, evidence-based approach to helping older students read more accurately, fluently, and independently.