Upcoming Conferences & Workshops

October 28, 2026

9 am - 12 pm CT

Live On-Line or On-Demand (Recording)

3 PD Hours

The science of reading has identified proficiency in word decoding (phonics), vocabulary, and fluency as essential components for comprehension and overall reading success.

In this presentation, Dr. Tim Rasinski will:

• Review the key elements of reading science
• Challenge myths that have limited instructional effectiveness
• Explore artful, actionable, and engaging approaches for achieving proficiency in:

1. Word recognition
2. Vocabulary development
3. Fluency in reading

Come Learn:

• of the reading crisis that has been ongoing for the past 25 years.

• the full nature of reading fluency and its critical importance for reading comprehension and overall reading proficiency.

• that phonics is the foundation for fluency.

• engaging and effective approaches to teaching phonics, spelling, and vocabulary.

• the five basic tools for teaching reading fluency.

• a synergistic and science-based approach to teaching fluency – The Fluency Development Lesson.

• of various approaches for assessing reading fluency.

You will leave knowing:

• Reading fluency and why it is important

• Phonics is essential - but it is not enough

• How to teach fluency – artfully and science-based

• Best texts for teaching fluency

• Performance is the key ingredient for fluent reading

• Assessing fluency – it’s not just reading speed

• Synergistic fluency instruction for young and struggling readers—The Fluency Development Lesson

Intended Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators K - 12

Timothy Rasinski is a professor emeritus of literacy education at Kent State University. A former classroom and reading intervention teacher, Tim has served on the Board of Directors of IRA as well as editor of The Reading Teacher and the Journal of Literacy Research. His scholarly interests include reading fluency, word study, and readers who struggle. His research on reading has been cited by the National Reading Panel and has been published in journals such as Reading Research Quarterly and The Reading Teacher. A member of the International Reading Hall of Fame, in 2020, he was awarded the William S. Gray Citation of Merit by the International Literacy Association, and in 2021, 2023, and 2026, he was identified as being among the top 2% of scientists in the world in reports from Stanford University.

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Group Registration- Teams larger than 5 - Discounts apply

Conference Fees: 

Early Bird (Until August 31): $179

IL ASCD member: $199

Non-Member 1 Person: $248 (includes 1 year of membership)

Non-Member 2 People Each: $238 (includes 1 year of membership)

Non-Member 3 People Each: $228 (includes 1 year of membership)

Student/ Retiree:  $99 (does not include a membership) 

Email: Email a completed registration form and approved PO to [email protected]