Decodable texts are a hot topic in early literacy instruction, but what does that really mean for your instruction? More importantly, how do they fit into a research-aligned approach to reading?

Join us for a deep dive into the power of decodable texts—what they are, why they matter, and how to use them effectively to support student success. We’ll go beyond the buzzword and explore the science behind decodable texts, breaking down their role in systematic, explicit phonics instruction, how they build student confidence, and their impact on building foundational reading skills. You’ll leave this session with clear, actionable strategies to bring into your classroom right away—helping students move from sounding out words to reading with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ What decodable texts really are—and how they differ from other readers

✅ Why decodable texts are critical for beginning and struggling readers

✅ How to determine a text’s decodability so you can find books that align with your phonics scope and sequence

✅ How to select high-quality decodable texts for your learners

✅ Practical ideas for how to use a decodable text in a whole-group setting

Who Should Attend?

This session is ideal for K-2 teachers, reading interventionists, literacy coaches, and administrators looking to strengthen early reading instruction with evidence-based best practices.