Dr. Susan Hall

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, 95 Percent Group Inc. 

What Does Structured Literacy Look Like in Practice?  

Research informs educators about what good literacy instruction should include and why it’s important. This presentation focuses on how to teach in alignment with the principles of Structured Literacy. In this practical session, participants will see examples of instructional routines for teaching PA, phonics, and word study that aligns with the Science of Reading research.

Susan L. Hall, EdD. is the founder and CEO of an educational company called 95 Percent Group Inc. The company’s mission is to help teachers and administrators identify and address the needs of struggling readers. 95 Percent Group provides professional development, diagnostic assessments, and instructional materials. They have worked with over 1,800 districts and 3,200 schools to help teachers improve outcomes for struggling readers. Dr. Hall is the author or co-author with Louisa Moats of 8 books about reading development, including I’ve DIBEL’d, Now What?, Jumpstart RTI, and her most recent book, 10 Success Factors for Literacy Interventions.

Track: Serving Students with Dyslexia

Audience: Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Administrators, Specialists (special educators, reading specialists, assistive technologists, etc.), Generalists (gen-ed teachers)

Level: Intermediate - Some prior knowledge of the topic