Start with the Readers: Small Group Instruction That Makes a Difference (Complimentary Webinar)
Purposeful groups. Powerful teaching.
Start with what readers need next. Learn how to identify specific reading needs and use focus groups to design targeted small group instruction with a clear instructional purpose.
- Classroom Teachers K-8
The most effective small groups start with one question: What reading support do these students need right now? In this session, we’ll explore how to use student data and observation to identify reading needs, and design targeted small group work that addresses those needs with intention and precision.
Topics will include:
- Using student data to identify a goal for targeted instruction
- Planning focus groups for targeted support
- Designing small groups around a clear instructional goal
Wendy Vaulton, Associate Director of Reading Recovery and Early Interventions
Wendy Vaulton is the Associate Director for Reading Recovery and Early Interventions at Lesley University’s Center for Literacy Teaching and Instructional Leadership. Wendy serves as the Center’s Reading Recovery trainer, supporting teacher leaders in five states. She has experience as an educational researcher, professional developer, and teacher of Reading Recovery. Wendy’s recent research interests include the capacity of improvement science to support systematic, data-informed decision-making for all levels of educational improvement.
Registration Deadline
The registration portal closes at 2:30pm EST on May 21, 2026.
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