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Scaffolding Student Thinking With Complex Texts: Helping Students See, Think, and Probe Deeper
Monday, October 26, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Scaffolding Student Thinking With Complex Texts: Helping Students See, Think, and Probe Deeper
Presented by Dr. Mitchell Brookins, Experienced Educator, Nationally Recognized Literacy Leader, Brookins Consulting, LLC, and Managing Director of the Science of Reading Network, Leading Educators
Moderated by Michael Haggen, Experienced Educator, Chief Academic Officer, Senior Vice President, Scholastic Education
Sponsored by Scholastic Education
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This edWebinar challenges the assumption that complex texts are beyond the reach of students. Literacy practitioner Dr. Mitchell Brookins argues that the goal of intellectual development is not to avoid complexity, but to grow against it.
In this session, Dr. Brookins introduces a practical planning framework for scaffolding student thinking with complex texts. Viewers learn to recognize when students need to #SEE an idea, #THINK about an idea, or #ProbeDeeper. This session equips practitioners with the tools needed to help students navigate increasingly complex texts with greater confidence, competence, and insight.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to grades 5-8 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenter
Dr. Mitchell Brookins is a nationally recognized educational consultant and speaker with over 20 years of teaching, coaching, and administrative experience in K–12 education. He has led transformational gains as a school administrator and now serves as Managing Director of the Science of Reading Network at Leading Educators, where he supports districtwide literacy improvement. Dr. Brookins is a frequent speaker at national conferences and leads a citywide literacy fellowship in New Orleans. Previously, he served on the Board of Directors for The Reading League.
About the Moderator
Michael Haggen is Chief Academic Officer at Scholastic Education, where he leads the organization’s academic strategy and efforts to strengthen literacy outcomes for students and educators. With more than 30 years of experience as a teacher, principal, district leader, and executive, Michael brings a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing schools and school systems.
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