Discover the Essentials of Adolescent Literacy
Join Joan Sedita, founder of Keys to Literacy and author of The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy, for a free, three-part book study webinar series designed for middle and high school educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders. This series explores what every secondary teacher needs to know about literacy instruction and provides practical strategies you can apply immediately.
Across the three sessions, Joan will introduce the critical components of effective adolescent literacy instruction—explaining why literacy is not just the responsibility of English teachers, but the foundation for learning in every subject area. You’ll gain a clear framework for understanding:
- How reading, writing, speaking, and vocabulary skills support learning across the curriculum
- The evidence-based principles that define effective literacy teaching in grades 4–12
- Practical strategies and takeaways for classrooms, coaching, intervention, and schoolwide planning
With your registration, you will receive access to all three upcoming sessions:
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Session 1: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - Chapters 1-4: The foundations of adolescent literacy and evidence-based instruction for vocabulary and comprehension. Access the recording here!
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Session 2: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - Chapters 5-7: Evidence-based instruction for text structure, writing, and supporting learning through discussion. Access the recording here!
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Session 3: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - Chapters 8-10: Evidence-based instruction for advanced word study and fluency, supporting struggling readers and writers, and data-driven reading intervention. Access the recording here!
Speaker: Joan Sedita, Founder of Keys to Literacy and Author of The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy
Enhance your Book Study experience with these key resources:
- Download the Book Study Guide – Reflection questions, discussion prompts, and chapter takeaways to connect research to classroom practice.
- Learn More About the Book – To order the book and discover evidence-based strategies for reading, writing, and vocabulary instruction across content areas.
- Learn More About the Course – Apply the book’s practices through Keys to Adolescent Literacy professional learning, including instructional routines and schoolwide implementation strategies.