CREA - NDSoR: Supporting Secondary Struggling Readers - 11/6/26 & 12/3/26
Friday, November 6, 2026 (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) (CST)
Description
Participants in this two-day course will learn how to assist struggling readers at the secondary level through concentrating on 3 essential elements: curriculum-what we teach, instruction-how we teach, and assessment-data needed to guide the process. A large portion of the course will be designated to diagnosing student reading needs and how to match those needs with appropriate instructional strategies.
OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to...
- Identify how course content supports the application of an MTSS framework
- Determine how to identify potential struggling readers within an early warning system
- Establish assessments necessary to obtain diagnostic information critical to matching instructional needs.
- Apply instructional strategies to meet student needs.
DELIVERY: Content delivered Virtually by Presenter at all sites!
- Bismarck - In person with the Presenter (Broadcasting Site) - Content delivered Virtually by Presenter. CREA Staff will facilitate this location. Location: CREA Bismarck Training Room.
- Minot (Broadcasting Site) - Content delivered Virtually by Presenter. CREA Staff will facilitate this location. Location TBD.
- Virtual - Attend from afar a Link be sent closer to the learning.
AUDIENCE:
6-12 Classroom Teachers, Title Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Coaches, Administrators, Educators that wish to improve outcomes for all students in the area of reading
CREDIT: (Optional) 1 credit available through Valley City State University.
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$60/ Participant
NOTE: This event will require a minimum number of participants to host.
**Cancellations must be made at least one week prior to the session. Participants who do not attend and fail to provide timely cancellation notice will remain responsible for any associated costs. Refunds and make-up opportunities will not be provided for no-shows.
Bismarck Location:
CREA Training Room, 1929 N. Washington St., Suite U.
Minot Location:
TBD
Virtual Connection:
Virtual meeting link will be sent to virtual attendees in advance of each session.
Supporting Secondary Struggling Readers: (Bismarck, Minot or Virtual)
Day 1: Friday, November 6, 2026 from 8:30am-3:30pm
Day 2: Thursday, December 3, 2026 from 8:30am-3:30pm
Content Area Teachers
English Language Arts
Instruction
Language Arts
Literacy
Professional Development
Teacher - Secondary
Principal - Secondary
NDSoR Aligned
12