What's New

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Inspire!
​My small but mighty Inspire! books (published by Hameray) are now available. Consisting of 22 pairs of informational chapter books, the  Inspire! series is perfect for readers in grades 2-3. Each pair is a biography and a nonfiction text related to a theme important to the historical figure. The pics show my two pairings: a Bruce Lee bio paired with Martial Arts and a bio of Maya Lin paired with Architectural Shapes.   www.hameraypublishing.com/collections/inspire​​
Dyslexia Seminars Across the Country
​Throughout this winter and into next spring, I’m on the road for the Bureau of Educational Research, presenting a national seminar on dyslexia. The seminar focuses on what dyslexia is, what it isn’t, and how teachers can support striving readers in their general education K-6 classrooms as well as prevent reading difficulties from happening in the first place. The seminar is sea to shining sea (and beyond), from Portland, Maine to Honolulu, Hawaii. Meeting so many wonderful teachers in so many great states is the best part of all!

Upcoming Events
Coaching, presentations, trainings, author visits and more!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my school work and live presentation events have migrated to the digital realm. In these challenging times, I hold all children, teachers, and parents in my heart, as well as my Seattle family (especially my sister and brother-in-law who are physicians). My wish is that we all keep the faith and be as kind and helpful to one another as possible.

May
   Bureau of Education and Research, WA             5/4-8
          Dyslexia seminars: helping striving readers-writers
   
   St. Stephen's Elementary   Harrisburg, PA         5/13
          Literacy Zoom lessons

   St. Stephen's Elementary   Harrisburg, PA         5/14
          Parent Zoom presentation: What is Kid Writing?

  St. Stephen's Elementary   Harrisburg, PA         5/20
          Literacy Zoom lessons


July
   Bureau of Education and Research, WA             7/14-16
          Dyslexia seminars: helping striving readers-writers

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 the arts, nature, science, and education.