Join us as we host Linda Diamond for an overview of the specific content of structured literacy—the ‘what’ of structured literacy. We'll look at how structured literacy practices are clearly based on the science of reading. Specific critical practices discussed will include the importance of instruction that is mastery-oriented, explicit and systematic instruction that is cumulative and highly interactive with prompt feedback and based on data. Linda will also address why small group, differentiated instruction may be the most effective way to implement structured literacy that meets the needs of all students. Finally, the brain research by Dr. Stanislas Dehaene and other neuroscientists will show the importance of a structured literacy approach to developing reading and writing.