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Science of Reading in Action: The Art of Effective Reading Instruction
Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by Tim Rasinski, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Literacy Education at Kent State University, and Author
Moderated by Nicole Downer, Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Sponsored by Teacher Created Materials
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Educators are increasingly expected to align reading instruction with scientific research—but understanding the science is only the beginning. The real opportunity lies in bringing that knowledge to life through daily instruction that is clear, engaging, and effective.
In this edWebinar, Dr. Tim Rasinski shows how powerful reading instruction exists at the intersection of science and art. Viewers learn how to implement science-based reading competencies in intentional, flexible, and engaging ways that work in real classrooms, demonstrating how evidence-based instruction can also be meaningful and motivating. Educators leave with classroom-ready strategies they can use immediately with their students.
In this edWebinar, you:
- Learn essential science-based reading competencies that support reading success
- Understand why effective reading instruction requires both scientific knowledge and artful teaching
- Identify key characteristics of artful reading instruction
- Gain actionable strategies for teaching science-based reading skills
This edWebinar is of interest to K–12 educators, literacy coaches, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenter
Tim Rasinski, Ph.D., is the author of numerous best-selling books, articles, and curriculum programs on literacy education. He is Professor Emeritus, Literacy Education, at Kent State University where he previously directed the university’s award-winning reading clinic (Camp Read-A-Lot). A former elementary and middle school classroom teacher and reading specialist, Dr. Rasinski is well known for his work on word study and reading fluency.
About the Moderator
Nicole Downer is an Academic Officer at Teacher Created Materials, where she supports educators through professional learning focused on effective, student-centered instructional practices. She brings extensive leadership experience as a former school principal, assistant principal, literacy intervention specialist/coach, and elementary classroom teacher.
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