DELETE Secondary ELA and Social Studies PL - September 28 2026

Independent reading is a powerful tool for fostering literacy growth, student agency, and a lifelong love of reading—especially in the middle grades. In this session, participants will explore practical strategies for maintaining meaningful independent reading routines that will last the rest of the year. We’ll examine ways to continue building a reading culture that values student choice, fine-tune systems to keep you organized, and implement engagement strategies and routines that keep students accountable for their reading. Educators will leave with actionable ideas for managing independent reading time, tracking progress, and integrating student reflection to deepen engagement. If you are hoping to refine independent reading in your classroom, this session will help you make it a purposeful and joyful part of your literacy instruction.