Starting in 2026, universal screening will be mandatory across Manitoba. This monthly virtual PD series is here to support educators through that transition. Co-hosted by the Manitoba Reading Association and the Manitoba Council of Reading Clinicians these sessions will explore everything from logistics—how to organize, schedule, and manage screening—to turning data into action by using results to guide small-group instruction and next steps. Our goal is to foster supportive, non-judgmental dialogue and to share tools, tips, and resources that make this work doable and meaningful in real classrooms.
All sessions take place on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:45 PM (CST).
📅 Session Dates
August 27th, 2025:Choosing a Screener: What Works and Why
September 10th, 2025: Making It Happen: The Logistics of Screening
October 22nd, 2025: Making Sense of the Data & Forming Flexible Groups
November 19th, 2025: Targeted Instruction That Moves the Needle
Break for December and January
February 4th, 2026: Zooming Out: Looking at Class & School-Wide Trends
March 11th, 2026: Progress Monitoring Without Losing Your Mind
April 22nd, 2026: Partnering with Clinicians
May 6th, 2026: Bringing It All Together: School-Wide Systems
June 10th, 2026: Look How Far We’ve Come (Reflection + Celebration)
Registration is closed.
Reminders
Timing The Zoom waiting room will open 15 minutes before the session begins. Please plan to log in between 4:15–4:25 p.m. so you’re settled and ready to go. While we finish setting up, screens and mics will remain off until the session starts. We’ll begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.
Extra discussion time The formal session will wrap up at 5:45 p.m., but we’ll keep the Zoom room open until 6:00 p.m. for anyone who would like to stay behind to ask further questions or continue the conversation.
Shared resources We’ve created a shared Google folder where we’ll post session resources.
Recording policy Please note that we will not be recording the sessions. We want everyone to feel comfortable sharing openly, and we’ve found that recording can sometimes get in the way of that. Instead, within one week of each session, we will upload the presentation slides along with notes to the shared folder. This way, you’ll have access to the key information while preserving the collaborative, safe nature of our discussions.