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The Knowledge Gap: What It Is and How to Narrow It

This presentation, facilitated by Natalie Wexler, author of The Knowledge Gap, will explain why it’s important to start building knowledge early...

Repeated Read Alouds

This article from Reading Rockets provides details and benefits of repeated interactive read alouds in preschool and kindergarten. 

Logging Students In on Epic!

This short tutorial will help guide you in how to log students into Epic!  Epic! is a free digital library for students and classroom teachers with...

INSPIRE Homework Resources for Grades K-5 Tutorial

Are you looking for a place for students to conduct research? Perhaps your child needs a new place for books to read for pleasure. Check out INSPIRE!...

INSPIRE Homework Resources for Grades 9-12 Tutorial

Are you looking for a place for students to conduct research? Perhaps your child needs a new place for books to read for pleasure. Check...

INSPIRE Homework Resources for Grades 6-8 Tutorial

Are you looking for a place for students to conduct research? Perhaps your child needs a new place for books to read for pleasure. Check...

Global Digital Library: Library Books

The Global Digital Library (GDL) is an amazing resource for elementary educators to find free books in various languages. The GDL collects existing...

Building a Culture of Male Readers

This presentation, facilitated by Dr. Michael Shaffer and Dr. Ruth Jefferson, will include specific ideas for building a culture of readers in your...

PBS Kids: Literacy for Parents

PBS Kids' parent literacy page provides aged-based recommendations and ideas for children ages 2-8.

NIST Password Guidelines 2022

In 2022, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released new guidelines for creating a strong password. These guidelines replace...

Indiana School Librarians: Positive Impact & Innovation: Part 1

Introducing the Importance of Certified School Librarians: What impact can a librarian have on student literacy & achievement?Resources:Slide DeckDid...

A Quick Dip into Vocabulary and Comprehension

Join the IDOE Literacy Center for an overview of vocabulary and comprehension in alignment to the five components of effective reading instruction...

Building Vocabulary & Comprehension Through Content Areas: Middle School

Vocabulary is the bridge to comprehension. Poor vocabulary knowledge directly correlates to reading comprehension + educational achievement. We will...

Building Vocabulary & Comprehension Through Content Areas: Elementary

Vocabulary is the bridge to comprehension. Poor vocabulary knowledge directly correlates to reading comprehension + educational achievement. We will...

Building Vocabulary & Comprehension Through Content Areas: Lower Elementary

Vocabulary is the bridge to comprehension. Poor vocabulary knowledge directly correlates to reading comprehension + educational achievement. We will...

World Read Aloud Day Book Picks 2023

In celebration of World Read Aloud Day this year, Scholastic has highlighted 30 books that make us feel excited and inspired to celebrate reading...