Resources

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 2024-2025!

  • June 25, 2025  |  7-8pm ET  Every Book Counts: Every Book is a Place-Based Learning Book | Register now

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Latest Webinar

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Every Educator Counts Science + Joy = Impact: Writing
April 30, 2025

"If reading and writing are so interconnected, then writing must matter, too" (Dr. Sonia Cabell, 2019). During this interactive webinar, K-12 educators will explore the research on writing development and instruction. Reading Is Fundamental’s Karly O'Brien will model how to infuse joy with research-based best practices for writing instruction. This webinar will include engaging writing activities and strategies that educators can begin using in their classrooms the next day!

Every Book Counts

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. 

Every Family Counts

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.

Self-Paced Tutorials

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.

See, Think, Wonder Routine Chart
"See, Think, Wonder" Thinking Routine
Graphic Organizer Tutorial
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"FAB Four" Graphic Organizer
Graphic Organizer Tutorial
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"5 Finger Retell" Graphic Organizer
Graphic Organizer Tutorial
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Main Idea and Key Details
Graphic Organizer Tutorial
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KWL Chart
Graphic Organizer Tutorial
Frayer Model chart
How to use a Frayer Model
Graphic Organizer Tutorial
Reading Fundamentals - C Sound
C Sound
Reading Fundamentals
dipthongs reading tips
Dipthongs
Reading Fundamentals
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G Sounds
Reading Fundamentals
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TH Diagraph
Reading Fundamentals
Reading Fundamentals - Y sound
Y Sound
Reading Fundamentals
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Schwa Sound
Reading Fundamentals
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Magic E
Reading Fundamentals
Reading Fundamentals - CK sound
CK Sound
Reading Fundamentals
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B or D
Reading Fundamentals
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