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!

Many in America are working to overcoming two terrible scourges - the coronavirus, newly on the scene, and systemic racism, older than the founding of my country. In these challenging times, and as always, my thoughts are with teachers, parents, and children. My wish is we all keep the faith, work for the change we want to see, and be as kind and helpful to one another as possible.

July
   Bureau of Education and Research                  7/14 -16
            Zoom dyslexia seminar: helping striving readers-writers
Central 7/14, Pacific, 7/15, East Coast 7/16
 
August
   Preventing Reading Difficulties                          8/15
            The Science and Art of Preventing Reading Difficulties
            Wrapping up the chapters of my upcoming book!

September   
   Divine Mercy Elementary   Johnstown, PA         9/15
          Literacy training for ACE teachers

October   
   Divine Mercy Elementary   Johnstown, PA      10/13-16
          Model lessons and classroom consulting

   Bureau of Education and Research                  10/26 -29
            Zoom dyslexia seminar: helping striving readers-writers
            East Coast, Central, Mountain, Pacific

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.