Building on the science of reading, this recorded webinar offers an overview of comprehension instruction inside content areas (K–5) and evidence-based comprehension instruction that supports academic success in elementary school and beyond.
WestEd researchers provide practical examples that illuminate what disciplinary literacy instruction can look like in science, math, and language arts classrooms for children in grades K–5 and how it can be integrated with foundational skills to support student success.
Session Topics
- Disciplinary literacy
- Science of reading
- Evidence-based comprehension practices
- Structured literacy
Resources From the Session
- Why Disciplinary Literacy Belongs in Elementary Classrooms (Blog)
- Authentic Literacy and Language (ALL) for Science: A Curriculum Framework to Incorporate Science-Specific Disciplinary Literacies into the Elementary Classroom (PDF)
- Sixth Grade Journal Article (PDF)
- Reading Apprenticeship at WestEd (Website)
- Writing Apprenticeship at WestEd (Website)
- Making Sense of SCIENCE at WestEd (Website)
Featured Speakers
Robin Sayers
Sayers, a research associate with WestEd’s Literacy team, is a former elementary teacher with a passion for supporting educators and educational leaders. Sayers applies her content knowledge in literacy to conduct curriculum evaluations and to support state education agencies, the development of educational materials for teachers and families, and the professional learning of teachers. She is dedicated to ensuring that all students receive high-quality literacy instruction.
Kathryn Grogan
Grogan directs WestEd’s Literacy Research and Evaluation team, a team that supports state education agencies, local education agencies, and other partners to inform the development and implementation of literacy policy. Grogan currently directs a multiyear evaluation of Colorado’s READ Act, a statewide initiative to improve outcomes for striving readers. As a developmental psychologist and literacy researcher, she is committed to using data and evidence to support language and literacy development.
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