How can secondary students—especially those in special education—make the leap from intervention to independence? Watch the recording for a compelling conversation with Jennifer Gygax, Literacy & Program Specialist at Napa Valley Unified School District, as she shares how her district is improving literacy outcomes through structured, evidence-based intervention. Discover how targeted supports are helping students—including multilingual learners—build the confidence and skills to return to general education settings.
By watching, you'll gain:
- Insight into how one district addressed persistent literacy challenges in secondary grade
- Examples of how structured literacy intervention supports special education and multilingual learners
- Practical implementation advice from a district leader navigating systemwide change
- Strategies for building on decoding gains and deepening comprehension
Whether you’re exploring new ways to support older striving readers or are building a cohesive system of literacy support, this session offers insights you can take back to your schools.
Presented by:
Milli Twumasi, Curriculum Specialist at EPS Learning
Jennifer Gygax, Literacy & Program Specialist, Special Education at NVUSD
Helping Secondary Readers Advance: From Intervention to Independence
