Teacher University
Free professional learning designed to help educators strengthen structured literacy instruction—one practical topic at a time.
Teaching reading is complex, and professional learning shouldn't end after a single training.
Teacher University is a free webinar series from REED Charitable Foundation™ designed to provide educators with ongoing opportunities to strengthen their structured literacy knowledge and instructional practice throughout the school year.
Explore Upcoming Sessions
Each Teacher University webinar is a standalone professional learning opportunity.
Register individually for the sessions that interest you.
Can't attend live? Register anyway to receive the recording after the session.
Strategies for Success: Preparing for the Year Ahead
Start the school year feeling prepared, organized, and confident.
This session explores practical strategies for setting up your classroom, organizing instructional materials, establishing routines and procedures, and planning for smooth, effective structured literacy instruction from day one. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A.
You'll Learn
- Organize your classroom for efficient instruction
- Establish effective routines and procedures
- Prepare instructional materials
- Plan for successful structured literacy lessons
- Participate in live Q&A
Date & Time
September 14, 2026
4:00 PM EST
Error Repair: Turning Mistakes into Learning Opportunities
Learn how to transform student errors into meaningful learning opportunities.
Participants will explore practical error repair techniques that strengthen reading and spelling while maintaining lesson pacing. Through demonstrations and classroom examples, you'll learn how to provide explicit, diagnostic, and prescriptive instruction that supports orthographic mapping and long-term learning.
You'll Learn
- Analyze reading and spelling errors
- Strengthen orthographic mapping
- Provide effective corrective feedback
- Maintain lesson pacing
- Apply practical error repair strategies immediately
Date & Time
November 16, 2026
4:00 PM EST
Maximizing Your Small Group Time: Making Every Minute Count
Make every minute of your small group time count.
Explore practical strategies for organizing groups, streamlining routines, increasing student engagement, and delivering targeted instruction that meets students where they are while maximizing instructional time.
You'll Learn
- Organize effective instructional groups
- Increase student engagement
- Streamline classroom routines
- Deliver targeted instruction
- Maximize instructional time
Date & Time
February 8, 2027
4:00 PM EST
Teaching to Mastery: Making Data-Driven Decisions During the Lesson
Effective instruction requires responsive decision-making.
Learn how to use student performance during the lesson to determine when to review, reteach, move forward, or introduce new concepts. Participants will leave with practical tools for making diagnostic, data-driven instructional decisions that promote mastery and automaticity.
You'll Learn
- How to make instructional decisions using student performance
- Recognize patterns of confusion
- Know when to review or reteach
- Adjust lesson pacing
- Build mastery before introducing new learning
Date & Time
March 8, 2027
4:00 PM EST
Ongoing Learning. Practical Strategies. Always Free.
At REED Charitable Foundation, we believe high-quality professional learning should be accessible to every educator.
Teacher University is one way we fulfill that mission by offering free webinars throughout the year that provide practical strategies, instructional guidance, and research-based best practices educators can immediately apply in their classrooms.
Each Teacher University session is designed to be practical, relevant, and immediately useful—helping teachers build confidence while improving outcomes for students.
WHAT MAKES TEACHER UNIVERSITY DIFFERENT?
Practical
Classroom-ready strategies you can implement immediately.
Research-Based
Grounded in the Science of Reading and structured literacy.
Expert-Led
Presented by experienced literacy professionals.
Flexible
Attend live or register to receive the recording afterward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Teacher University free?
Yes! Teacher University is offered free of charge through REED Charitable Foundation as part of our mission to expand access to high-quality literacy professional learning.
Who should attend?
Teacher University is designed for classroom teachers, interventionists, reading specialists, literacy coaches, administrators, tutors, and anyone interested in structured literacy instruction.
Do I need to attend every session?
No.
Each Teacher University webinar is a standalone session. Register only for the topics that interest you.
What if I can't attend live?
Register anyway!
Everyone who registers will receive access to the session recording afterward.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes.
Participants who complete the session requirements will receive a certificate of completion.
How long are the sessions?
Approximately one hour, including time for questions and answers.
Continue Learning. Continue Growing.
Teacher University is designed to provide educators with practical tools, fresh ideas, and research-based strategies that strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes.
Whether you're attending your first session or your tenth, we're excited to continue learning with you.
Missed a Session?
You don't have to miss out.
Browse previous Teacher University recordings anytime and explore practical, research-based professional learning at your own pace.
Whether you're catching up on a missed webinar or revisiting a favorite topic, our growing library is available whenever it's convenient for you.
