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Inclusive Reading Instruction: 5 Differentiation Strategies for Neurodivergent Learners
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by Sam Deffes, Senior Literacy Advisor, Professional Learning and Academic Partnerships, Learning Without Tears; and Nina Isaac, Senior Professional Learning Partnerships Manager, Learning Without Tears
Sponsored by Learning Without Tears
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This recorded edWebinar is designed for K-3 educators seeking practical, research-based strategies to create inclusive reading environments that meet the diverse needs of all learners. Viewers explore five key differentiation strategies that empower students with varying abilities, backgrounds, and learning differences to thrive.
During this interactive session, viewers learn how to:
- Adapt instruction to support struggling readers, advanced learners, and linguistically diverse students
- Use flexible grouping and personalized scaffolding to enhance literacy outcomes
- Integrate culturally responsive texts and materials to foster engagement
- Leverage multimodal practice opportunities to provide equitable access to literacy resources
- Build a classroom culture that values and celebrates diversity
By the end of this edWebinar, viewers leave with actionable tools and resources to implement differentiated reading strategies, ensuring equitable learning opportunities for every student. Whether you’re an experienced educator or new to the profession, this recorded session inspires fresh ideas for making reading instruction inclusive and impactful.
About the Presenters
Sam Deffes has been an educator for over 19 years. She began her career at SP Livingston Elementary in Duval County and taught grades K-4 where she led the MTSS team. She also served Duval County as a Reading Coach and District Literacy Specialist. Sam is an accomplished professional development facilitator, coach, and content developer. She received her master’s degree from the University of Florida with a focus on curriculum and instruction in reading. Sam lives in Middleburg, FL with her husband, two beautiful children, and a dog named Jimmy Bananas. She is currently the Senior Literacy Advisor, Professional Learning and Academic Partnerships at Learning Without Tears.
Nina Isaac is part of the Learning Without Tears Professional Learning Team, where she helps build and facilitate trainings, including Professional Services, and webinars. She has also helped the company with product ideation and sales enablement. Nina also focuses on partnerships with Learning Without Tears’ strategic customers in school districts, managing pilot opportunities, and the overall customer onboarding journey. With over 15 years of experience working with educators, administrators, and students, combined with her passion for technology in education, Nina consistently strives for customer satisfaction and product evolution. As the Senior Professional Learning Partnerships Manager at Learning Without Tears, Nina shares her subject matter expertise and enthusiasm in all areas related to Keyboarding Without Tears and Phonics, Reading, and Me.
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Learning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly, hands-on, innovative instruction for early learning, handwriting, keyboarding, and writing strategies, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade.
