Parent Learning Series
Practical workshops that empower parents with the knowledge of how reading develops and the confidence to navigate their child’s reading journey.
For parents, PTOs, homeschool groups, libraries, and community organizations.
Gain Clarity
Understand what matters most when learning to read.
Ask Better Questions
Know what to ask teachers and what information to look for.
Make Informed Decisions
Reduce the guesswork around reading support, tutoring, next steps, etc.
Bring a Reading Workshop to Your Community
Looking for a meaningful PTO, library, homeschool, or parent education event?
Workshops can be customized for your community and offered virtually nationwide or in-person in the Greater Boston area.
Popular Workshop Topics
What Every K–5 Parent Should Know About Learning to Read
Understand how reading develops, recognize what matters most, and learn how to confidently support your child’s reading journey.
Isn’t Spellcheck Enough? What Spelling Reveals About Reading, Writing, and Comprehension
Discover what your child’s spelling can reveal about word recognition, comprehension, and writing development—and why spelling still matters in a digital world.
Is My Child On Track for Reading?
Learn how to recognize meaningful signs of reading progress, distinguish typical mistakes from potential red flags from expected errors, and determine when additional support may be appropriate.
What Makes Reading Comprehension So Challenging?
Understand why some children can read the words but still struggle to understand what they read—and what can help.
Upcoming Public Workshops
What Every K-5 Parent Should Know About Learning to Read
A Parent Workshop for K–3 Families
Live online workshop • Approximately 90 minutes with Q&A
Designed for parents of K–3 students
What parents are saying
“I have learned that even if concerns are mild, it’s best to understand any learning gaps early so that the right interventions can be put in place.”
-C. Donehew
Learning to read is far more complex than most people realize—and understanding how reading develops can make a powerful difference in how parents support their children at home and respond to early signs of difficulty.
Small reading gaps in the early years can become much larger challenges over time when foundational skills are missed or misunderstood. This workshop will help parents better understand what healthy reading development typically looks like, what to pay attention to, and how to support reading growth with greater clarity and confidence.
Discover which early reading skills are most predictive of later reading success—and what parents should watch for during the early elementary years.
You’ll learn:
How children learn to read—and why reading is not a natural process
The foundational skills that support strong reading development
What to expect during the early stages of reading
Why phonics, fluency, spelling, and language comprehension all matter
Common misconceptions about reading development
Signs that may suggest a child needs additional support
How to best support your child with greater clarity and confidence
Come with your questions! We encourage open discussion and parent-friendly conversation throughout the workshop.
Featured Workshops: Check back for dates
Conferences Are Coming: What Every Parent Should Know About Reading Progress
Learn what to look for, which questions to ask, and how to advocate for your child’s reading progress.
Prefer individualized support?
The Reading Success Consult offers 1:1, personalized, guidance tailored to your child’s unique reading profile, your areas of concern, and desired outcomes.