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Ramping Up to Grade-Level Texts - A Discussion with Jennifer Serravallo

April 17, 2026

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Support access to grade-level texts

Hear Jennifer Serravallo and Dan Cogan-Drew discuss how intentional scaffolding, leveling, and knowledge-rich instruction can help students engage with rigorous grade-level texts.

Session Takeaways

1 How can educators keep grade-level texts at the center of instruction? The session explores how students can work with rigorous texts when instruction includes intentional modeling, support, and opportunities to build knowledge.
2 What role does leveling play in reading growth? Jennifer Serravallo and Dan Cogan-Drew discuss how leveling can support independent reading while teachers maintain high expectations for literacy instruction.
3 How can teachers scaffold complex fiction and nonfiction? The webinar highlights practical ways to help students use background knowledge, discussion, and targeted literacy strategies to engage with complex texts.

Meet the Speakers

Speaker Jennifer Serravallo
Literacy Consultant and Author

Speaker Dan Cogan-Drew
Cofounder and Chief Academic Officer, Newsela

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