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Reading Universe PD Pathway: What Is the Simple View of Reading and What Does It Mean for Teaching?

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Use these slides to plan and lead professional development sessions on the Simple View of Reading. This professional learning pathway bridges reading research and classroom practice with a clear explanation of the research around structured literacy, practical guidance for classroom implementation, discussion questions to support teacher learning, videos of model lessons in real classrooms, and ready-to-use classroom resources.

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Reading Universe is made possible by generous support from Jim & Donna Barksdale; the Hastings/Quillin Fund, an advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (opens in new window); the AFT (opens in new window); the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation (opens in new window); and three anonymous donors.