The Science of Reading in Action

3 days of practical classroom strategies

You already know the science of reading matters. But between lesson planning, assessments, and the daily demands of your classroom, finding time to translate research into practice can feel like an uphill battle. 

Science of Reading Week: From Theory to Practice brought together national experts, district leaders, and classroom teachers across three focused sessions. All three were designed to answer the question every educator is asking: We know the science of reading matters. But how do we actually make it work in our classrooms?

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Day 1: See the Bigger Picture

The event opened with a keynote conversation with Lexia’s own José Viana, former assistant deputy secretary and director of the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) at the U.S. Department of Education. Viana spoke about his experience at the department and offered valuable insights into policy-to-practice approaches that are working across the country and how they can inform what you do in your classroom tomorrow.

Day 2: Learn From a District That Did It

Dr. Michelle Picard, supervisor of Secondary English and Reading for Loudoun County Public Schools (VA), shared her district’s full implementation journey: the planning process, the professional learning model, the partnerships, and the measurable gains in adolescent literacy educators achieved. The lessons these district educators and administrators learned are practical and something we can all replicate. They can save you time and frustration as you work to strengthen your own practice.

Day 3: See It in the Classroom

This final day took you inside the classroom to see how AI-supported tools strengthen teacher capacity while simplifying Structured Literacy instruction. We heard from Dr. Nicolas Cracco, executive director for Educational Leadership and Early Learning at New Rochelle City Schools (NY), who shared practical examples from his district’s partnership with Lexia® that illustrate how instructional technology can support what you do best: Teach.

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