What's New

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Quick Reference Guide - NEW from ASCD! 
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By now we all know the term "science of reading." But can we  understand the easy-to-say concept at a deeper level? And most importantly, can we apply that understanding to teach students to read write and spell? The answer is, yes!. I was tickled when ASCD asked me to write Applying the Science of Reading for them and I'm excited by how this quick reference product turned out. For busy teachers, it efficiently and effectively breaks down insights from neuroscience research and suggests 27 related activities for every classroom. You're hearing about it hear, first, as the 8.5" x 11" three-panel laminated foldout guide (6 pages) is currently at the pre-order stage. Visit the ASCD web site and type science of reading into the search bar. The first item to pop up is my new guide - you can preorder one today!
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​Beautiful, New Nonfiction Books to Inspire Readers!
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I'm thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Reptile Adventure, my first crop of published children's books since the pandemic! The six-book series, designed with reluctant readers in mind, features gripping graphics and fascinating facts about amazing, beautiful and sometimes deadly reptiles, such as Gila monsters, alligators, crocodiles, and Komodo dragons. Published by Black Rabbit Books, you'll be able to find the entire set of books (or individual titles) at blackrabbitbooks.com/collections/bolt, as well at big name book suppliers like Barnes & Noble and Amazon. 

Upcoming Events
Presentations, coaching, trainings, seminars, and more!


    Tutor Training                                 Seattle, WA                  10/27
            Training tutors spell-phonics for School Connect, WA

    BER live-online seminar                   9 AM Eastern             11/8
            Helping students who have or may have dyslexia

    BER live-online seminar                  9 AM Central             11/13
            Helping students who have or may have dyslexia

    BER live-online seminar                  9 AM Eastern            11/16
            Dyslexia training, Brooks GA

    WVRA Annual Conference               Oglebay, WV             11/21
            Session on vocabulary, morphology, and meaning

    NE IU 19 workshop                             Scranton, PA             1/29
            Workshop for K-3 teachers: phonics, spelling, phonology

    NE IU 19 workshop                             Scranton, PA             1/30
            Workshop for 4-6 teachers: vocabulary, morphology

Mark Weakland is an author, teacher, national presenter and speaker, and literacy coach and consultant. Keeping his feet firmly in the classroom by regularly teaching in schools, Mark works with teachers, administrators, and parents to make literacy programs and instruction more engaging and successful.  He also loves to explore and make connections between the arts, nature, science, and education.