K-12 Schools Staff Training
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On-Demand Webinars
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Stop Summer Slide Before It Starts: Research, Strategies, & Ready-to-Use Tools (May 2026)
Don't let summer break become a reading setback. Watch Dr. Molly Ness (Founder & CEO, Dirigo Literacy) and the Sora team engage in a session on what the research says about summer slide and how you can help prevent it with tools and content your students will love.
Getting Started with Sora
Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too?
This session is primarily a demonstration of the user experience in Sora, where students read. Students and educators have access to all of the same great features within the app.
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Getting Started with Marketplace
Ready to learn the basics of Marketplace, the shopping and administrative portal?
This session is primarily a demonstration of OverDrive Marketplace, the shopping and administrative portal. We'll explore Marketplace through the lens of a first-time user, including how to browse the catalog, build and purchase a cart, assign a title, and more.
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Leveraging Nonfiction for All Learners with TeachingBooks (May 2026)
Elevate student interest in informational text with resources for book clubs, read alouds, story time, independent/required reading, and research. Leave this session with ready-to-use strategies, teaching ideas, and amazing titles to share with your community.
Using TeachingBooks Graphic Organizers (April 2026)
Explore TeachingBooks graphic organizers designed to help readers make sense of stories they are reading. From comprehension to vocabulary organizers, you'll discover simple tools that fit perfectly into lessons or independent reading time. We'll show you where to find these organizers and how to share them with students. Join us for quick, practical tips you can use anytime.
TeachingBooks presents: Summer Reading Programs—Lists and Resources for Everyone (March 2026)
Promote your summer reading program with interactive and engaging resources on TeachingBooks! Discover ready-to-use book lists and tools that connect readers to stories they enjoy. Optimize student choice to encourage and build upon out-of-school reading habits. Leave with fresh ideas to keep readers excited all summer long.
TeachingBooks presents: And the Winner Is…2026 Award-Winning Books and Resources (February 2026)
Explore resources to engage your readers as you feature new award-winning titles from the ALA Youth Media Awards, announced on January 26th. Join us for a short celebration of the titles that won... and maybe even some more you shouldn't miss!
Timesaving Tips from TeachingBooks (January 2026)
TeachingBooks brings books to life with engaging resources. Newly added tools will save you time while strengthening your lessons. Join this webinar to learn about new graphic organizers, monthly lesson plans, and other ready-to-use ideas to share with students, colleagues, and families
Supporting Early Literacy with TeachingBooks (November 2025)
Browse exceptional texts tagged by more than a dozen phonics and phonological awareness classifications. Find graphic organizers and additional activities to support comprehension and vocabulary development.