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Prevention and Intervention in Reading: When, Why, and How
Monday, October 6, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by Dr. Wiley Blevins, Author, Educational Consultant, and Researcher
Sponsored by Sadlier
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How can we proactively reduce the need for reading intervention—and ensure it’s effective when needed? In this edWebinar, viewers explore how preventive practices can be seamlessly integrated into existing reading curricula to reduce the number of students needing intervention. Dr. Wiley Blevins also examines the key characteristics of interventions that are proven to accelerate student growth and why some approaches fail. Real-world district and classroom examples are shared, along with corresponding data that highlights measurable outcomes and practical strategies.
In this edWebinar, you learn:
- What makes a curriculum “proven effective” and how that differs from simply being “based on research/Science of Reading”
- Key look-fors in high-impact phonics instruction
- Simple ways to integrate effective phonics instruction into your reading curricula
- Common causes of phonics instruction failure and how to spot and fix them before they derail progress
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary teachers, school leaders, district leaders, reading specialists, Title I coordinators, MTSS/RTI coordinators, special education teachers, and before- and after-school program coordinators.
About the Presenter
Wiley Blevins, Ed.D., studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Bowling Green State University and has his doctorate in education. He is an author, educational consultant, and researcher with deep expertise in literacy instruction and reading intervention. Dr. Blevins has taught in both the United States and South America, bringing a global perspective to his work. He is widely recognized for his contributions to phonics and early literacy and has authored numerous professional books and instructional resources used in classrooms nationwide. Through his consulting and research, Dr. Blevins supports educators in implementing evidence-based practices that accelerate reading growth for all learners.
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