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Integrating Monarch Reader with Readtopia and ReadtopiaGO

On-Demand Webinar:

Integrating Monarch Reader with Readtopia and ReadtopiaGO: Maximizing Literacy Success

Presented by:
Karen Erickson, PhD

Live session was held on Oct. 10, 2024

Monarch Reader continues the legacy of Tar Heel Reader. During this 45-minute webinar, one of the founders of Tar Heel Reader, Dr. Karen Erickson, will share how educators can use the free accessible books in Monarch Reader to augment literacy instruction.

How to Integrate Monarch Reader into Literacy Instruction

This webinar on Maximizing Literacy Success: Integrating Monarch Reader with Readtopia and ReadtopiaGO, explores how Monarch Reader enhances literacy instruction by working seamlessly with Readtopia and ReadtopiaGO. This session covers practical strategies for integrating these powerful tools, helping you engage diverse learners and differentiate instruction to meet their needs. Whether you’re familiar with these programs or just getting started, this webinar will provide actionable insights to improve literacy outcomes in your classroom.

Photo of Dr. Karen Erickson and the title of her Building Wings webinar: Integrating Monarch Readert with Readtopia and ReadtopiaGo.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

  1. Understand the Monarch Reader Ecosystem: Explore how Monarch Reader enhances the literacy experience by seamlessly integrating with Readtopia and ReadtopiaGO to support diverse learners.
  2. Implement Effective Literacy Strategies: Learn practical methods for using Monarch Reader in conjunction with Readtopia’s comprehensive resources and ReadtopiaGO’s interactive tools to improve student engagement and outcomes.
  3. Leverage Tools for Differentiated Learning: Discover how to utilize Monarch Reader’s features to differentiate instruction, providing personalized support for students at various reading levels.

In addition to this webinar, you can also visit our Monarch Reader webpage for more information including the benefits and supports of this free online digital book platform. You can also visit MonarchReader.com directly.

This webinar is designed for Special Education Administrators and Directors as well as classroom teachers, instructional coaches,  speech-language pathologists, and  occupational therapists who work in education.

Visit the Building Wings for additional free webinars for special educators, including upcoming live webinars and access to on-demand recordings of previously held live webinars. You can also sign up to receive an email notification when live webinars are posted.

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About the Presenter

Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D.

Dr. Karen A. Erickson, is the Director of the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill. Her focus is on understanding the best ways to assess and teach reading and writing to children with the most severe disabilities. As a special education teacher, Dr. Erickson has worked to support students with a range of disabilities in a variety of classroom settings, particularly students who do not use speech as their primary means of communication.

Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D.​

Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D. is Director of the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill. Her focus is on understanding the best ways to assess and teach reading and writing to children with the most severe disabilities. As a special education teacher, Dr. Erickson has worked to support students with a range of disabilities in a variety of classroom settings, particularly students who do not use speech as their primary means of communication.

Website: https://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds

Author Profile: https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=110&Name=Karen+Erickson,Ph.D.

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