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High-Quality Reading Intervention: Selecting Instruction, Tracking Progress, and Engaging Every Learner

Monday, June 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

High-Quality Reading Intervention: Selecting Instruction, Tracking Progress, and Engaging Every Learner

Presented by Meredyth Kealey, Ph.D., Former Educator, Current Director of Curriculum & Instruction, MindPlay Education; and Stephanie Arnold, Education Specialist, Blacksburg High School, Montgomery County Public Schools (VA)
Moderated by Dorene Uhrich, Chief Customer Officer, MindPlay Education

Sponsored by MindPlay Education

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How do you deliver high-impact reading intervention for older students who have fallen behind? In this edWebinar, Stephanie Arnold, a Reading Interventionist in Montgomery County, VA, shares how she structures reading intervention for her secondary students. You’ll explore the essential components of high-quality intervention, from intentional instructional choices to data-informed decision making—all designed to meet diverse student needs and keep them engaged.

Attendees will:

  • Discover how to select evidence-based practices aligned to students’ specific reading profiles
  • Learn how ongoing progress monitoring can drive instructional decisions
  • Explore strategies for building intrinsic motivation and student ownership
  • Gain practical insights into structuring secondary reading intervention for maximum impact

This edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school educators, reading specialists, interventionists, and school leaders.

Meredyth Kealey

About the Presenters

Dr. Meredyth Kealey is a highly accomplished professional with a Ph.D. in special education from the University of Arizona. With a wealth of experience in the field, she has served in various roles, including special education teacher, director, and supervisor. Dr. Kealey has contributed her expertise as an adjunct faculty member at esteemed institutions such as Pima Community College and Northern Arizona University. Her academic pursuits and research interests are marked by a focus on technology-based reading interventions and the complexities of illiteracy into adulthood. Dr. Kealey’s commitment to advancing knowledge in these areas is evident through her publications and contributions to scholarly discourse. Dr. Kealey assumes the role of Director of Curriculum & Instruction at MindPlay, bringing her extensive background and dedication to the organization. Her leadership at MindPlay reflects a commitment to enhancing literacy through innovative research and strategic insights.

Stephanie Arnold

Stephanie Arnold is a dedicated K-12 educator at Blacksburg High School in Virginia with extensive experience in instructional design, curriculum building, co-teaching, mentoring, leadership, and coordination. As a former elementary principal who specialized in a “people-first” approach, Stephanie is no stranger to engaging motivation through relationship building and creating individualized processes for each learner.

Dorene Uhrich

About the Moderator

Dorene Uhrich is the Chief Customer Officer at MindPlay Education, where she leads initiatives that support educators and drive student success through evidence-based reading solutions. With a background in teaching and a master’s in adult education and training, Dorene brings a deep understanding of both classroom instruction and professional learning. She’s passionate about empowering educators and ensuring every student has access to effective, individualized reading instruction. In her free time, Dorene illustrates children’s books, paints murals, teaches mosaic classes, and is an avid gardener.

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MindPlay

MindPlay Education specializes in developing personalized K-12 learning solutions, deeply rooted in the Orton-Gillingham approach to accelerate skill mastery for students needing intervention. Our expertise lies in pinpointing exact learning needs through advanced Dyslexia and Universal Screeners, delivering formative insights to educators and tailoring learning journeys with adaptive technology.


Identifying and removing phonological barriers.

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