Webinar #20

Making Evidence Work: How Research Drives Real Literacy Gains

A Joint Webinar Presented by Capit Learning, Johns Hopkins University, and Evidence for ESSA

Dr. Steven Ross, Director, Center for Research and Reform in Education, Johns Hopkins University

Thursday,
January 15, 2026

Who Should Attend

District and school administrators, reading and ELA specialists, instructional coaches, curriculum directors, teachers, and literacy leaders who are committed to improving student outcomes.

Join Capit Learning and Evidence for ESSA (Johns Hopkins University) for a practical, research-informed discussion on how to identify, interpret, and apply educational evidence to improve reading outcomes for all students.

Why Attend

The Science of Reading movement has brought evidence-based practice to the forefront—but what does “evidence” actually mean, and how can educators utilize it to make more informed decisions about reading programs, interventions, and supports?

In this session, you’ll learn:

• What ESSA Evidence Tiers really mean—and how schools can use them to guide funding and program decisions

• How to use Evidence for ESSA as a go-to resource for finding research-proven literacy programs

• What current research reveals about effective ELA tutoring and intervention models

• What teachers themselves say they need most from literacy tools and supports—based on real classroom feedback and studies

• How data and evidence can strengthen—not complicate—your literacy strategy

Panelists

• Dr. Steven M. Ross, Director, Center for Research and Reform in Education, Johns Hopkins University

• Dr. Amanda Neitzel, Deputy Director of Evidence Research, Johns Hopkins University / Evidence for ESSA

• Dr. Joseph Reilly, Assistant Research Scientist, Center for Research and Reform in Education, Johns Hopkins University

• Moderator: Eyal Rav-Noy, Co-Founder & Head of Product, Capit Learning