WI Reads
WI Reads is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding, and implementation of the evidence-based literacy practices and the Science of Reading.
Look for WI Reads Director Lauren Zepp in the vendor area.
Lauren is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater where she trains pre-service and in-service teachers to implement the science of reading. She previously served as a special educator, reading teacher, and reading specialist. Lauren has served on the University of Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT committee for three years and participated in the first ever higher education cohort of Launguage Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling.
Learn About Act 20!
Learn about the rationale for and specifics of ACT 20, Wisconsin's Right to Read legislation of 2023.
For almost 5 years, WI Reads has hosted and provided scholarships for CERI Accredited Independent Teacher Training - empowering K-12 educators, instructional leaders, and higher education faculty with high quality science of reading training aligned with the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. Wisconsin’s Right to Read Act - 2023 Act 20 requires this training for all K-3 educators, principals, reading specialists, and higher education faculty.
How can WI Reads support you and your organization?
#1 - Answer the question What is the Science of Reading?
#2 - Explore resources to learn more about evidence-based evidence-based literacy practices and WI Dyslexia Resources.
#3 - Learn from school leaders implementing the Science of Reading around the country and in Wisconsin by exploring recordings of the Literacy Lunch & Lead Series.
#4 - Explore opportunities for continuous Professional Learning on Social Media.