What's New

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I'm thrilled to announce the publication of my latest children's picture book, one that speaks to riders and readers of all ages. Beautifully illustrated by the great Sergio Drummond, the book is available as a large-size paperback or e-book. You can purchase On My Bike at every big name book seller, including Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Just click the link!
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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.

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

    BER live-online seminar                   9 AM Eastern               1/7
            Helping students who have or may have dyslexia

    BER live-online seminar                   9 AM Central              1/15
            Dyslexia training, Brooks GA

    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

    Southern Fulton Elementary         Warfordsburg, PA          3/4
            Author visit

    Live on-online dyslexia conference   9 AM Central        3/5-6
            With Heather Kenny and Beth Hatlen

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.