Educational Consultant Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Short Description: The Science of Reading isn’t just for struggling readers—it’s for everyone, including gifted learners. This session explores how evidence-based reading instruction supports advanced students, dispels common myths, and provides strategies to challenge and engage gifted readers. Learn what works (and what doesn’t) to ensure all students develop strong, research-backed literacy skills.
Curriculum Track - Sponsored by Riverside Insights
Learning Objectives:
Apply Science of Reading Principles to Gifted Learners- Participants will understand how evidence-based reading instruction benefits gifted students and learn strategies to integrate structured literacy approaches while meeting advanced needs.
Differentiate Literacy Instruction for Advanced Readers – Educators will explore tools and techniques, such as text complexity scaffolding and higher-order questioning, to challenge gifted readers while maintaining research-backed literacy foundations.
Identify and Avoid Common Instructional Pitfalls – Attendees will recognize common misconceptions about gifted readers, such as the assumption that they do not need phonics or structured reading support.
