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BookSnaps with Google Tools

UNPUBLISHED - BROKEN ATTRIBUTION LINKBookSnaps are an engaging way to bring the popularity of social media tools, like Snapchat, into the classroom...

The Power of Making Books

In this session presenter Matt Glover will show how making books is the foundation for supporting young writers.  Writing is easier when students...

Using Images, Songs, Jokes to Extend a Child's Language

In this session, presenter Kathy Collins will show how teachers and caregivers can support children’s language development across the day in...

Support Young Children as Readers in Looking at Books

When young children look at books, there are many ways we can support their reading engagement, their reading comprehension, and their reading...

ILEARN Test Blueprint English Language Arts All Grades 2025-2026 | Through-Year ILEARN (Checkpoints) Assessment

These blueprints reflect the standards tested in each checkpoint for the Through-Year ILEARN (Checkpoints) Assessment pilot program.To see each grade...

25 High School English Activities You’ll Want To Try Right Away

No matter your content area or grade band, the quest for engaging and exciting lessons is never-ending. In this article from We Are Teachers,...

ILEARN Constructed Response Item Types and Scoring for English/Language Arts

This presentation covers the characteristics of different types of English/language arts (ELA) constructed response items and the methods for scoring...

Words and Worlds: Reading Aloud to Build Vocabularies

In this session, presenter Kathy Collins will share some practical ideas to help teachers and caregivers read aloud to children in ways that are both...

Revealing the Reading Brain

Michelle Elia believes that teachers are neurosurgeons, and after viewing this on-demand workshop, you will, too! Dive into this overview of the...

Indiana Reading League Experts Explain Series: Purposeful Practice with Decodable Text

Empower your beginning readers! This workshop explores the power of decodable text, specifically designed to match phonics knowledge and:Build on...

The Science of Reading is For All Learners: Supporting Gifted and High Ability Readers

This session will provide a brief overview of reading science. We will also examine differentiated evidenced-based instruction and consider how to...

2023 Future-Focused Indiana Academic Standards for English/Language Arts Course

The 2023 Future-Focused Indiana Academic Standards for English/Language Arts course is designed to be an asynchronous learning opportunity for...

English/Language Arts Grades 8-12 Vertical Articulation Guide

The 2023 Indiana Academic Standards Vertical Articulation Guide serves to support educators in planning instruction that builds upon foundational...

English/Language Arts Grades 5-8 Vertical Articulation Guide

The 2023 Indiana Academic Standards Vertical Articulation Guide serves to support educators in planning instruction that builds upon foundational...

English/Language Arts Grades 2-5 Vertical Articulation Guide

The 2023 Indiana Academic Standards Vertical Articulation Guide serves to support educators in planning instruction that builds upon foundational...

Road to Lifelong Literacy: The Art of Reading Aloud

Educators and Librarians will learn about the benefits of incorporating read-alouds into their classrooms and programs. All information will be...

Indiana Reading League Experts Explain Series: The Role of School Leaders: Implementing Evidence-Aligned Reading Instruction

Are you ready to start your journey with the science of reading? What does it look like to make informed literacy decisions? What does it take to...

Choosing Texts for Comprehension Strategy Instruction

Trainers, coaches, and lead teachers are encouraged to use this ool to provide in­service training on teaching comprehension strategies. This tool...

Literacy Comprehension Strategies

Comprehension strategies are specific procedures that guide students to become aware of howwell they comprehend as they attempt to read and write....

Partner Reading

This video depicts a second-grade whole class engaging in a partner reading activity. There are 14 students in this demonstration and they are...