Webinars & Tutorials
RIF hosts webinars throughout the year across various topics to support our partners with relevant resources and educational materials ranging from how to apply for a matching grant, implementing a successful Books for Ownership program, to how to do a read aloud. All RIF webinars are archived for your continued use.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBINAR SCHEDULE THIS SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026!
- April 29, 2026 | 7-8pm ET At Home Writing Strategies for Early Childhood | Register now
- May 1, 2026 | 12-1pm ET Every Book is a Mental Health Book | Register now
- May 12, 2026 | 4-5pm ET Finding Joy in Summer Reading | Register now
Latest Webinar
Is there a simple view of writing? Not quiet, writes Dr. Virginia Berminger, author of The Not So Simple View of Writing (Berninger & Winn, 2006). Writing involves a complex system of transcription, syntax, executive functioning, and working memory. Join Amy Siracusano, founder of Know Better Do Better Literacy, LLC., to learn about the skills needed to become a proficient writer. She will focus on handwriting as a building block of transcription skills and discuss the importance of syntax (sentences) instruction that begins with oral language development.
An educator-focused webinar series that offers tips and best practices to enhance classroom practices and drive family engagement.
A webinar series sharing how literature can be used to teach lessons across a variety of disciplines ranging from Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to arts integration.
A family-focused webinar series providing resources and tips to empower families and caregivers with everyday tools and support they can leverage to build a culture of literacy at home and support their child’s reading development.
RIF’s self-paced video modules model research-based best practices to use during classroom read-alouds. In 10 minutes or less, viewers can learn the ‘what,’ ‘why,’ and ‘how’ of various teaching strategies.
