Professional learning with Dr. Chase Young
Bring Reading Research to Life.
Keynotes, workshops, institutes, and customized professional learning that help educators turn evidence-based literacy practices into classroom instruction students actually experience, remember, and use.
Research-informed. Classroom-tested. Teacher-approved.
Dr. Chase Young is a nationally recognized literacy scholar, author, former elementary teacher, and engaging professional learning provider. His sessions blend the science of reading, the science of learning, practical classroom routines, and a touch of humor.
Whether you need an inspiring keynote, a hands-on workshop, a multi-day institute, or customized support for teachers and literacy leaders, Chase helps educators leave with strategies they can use immediately.
Popular Professional Learning Options
Keynotes
High-energy, research-based talks designed to motivate educators and set a powerful tone for conferences, institutes, and district events.
Workshops
Practical, hands-on sessions focused on translating literacy research into routines, lessons, and instructional decisions.
Institutes
Half-day, full-day, and multi-day professional learning experiences centered on deep implementation and classroom-ready planning.
Customized Support
Professional learning designed around your district’s goals, curriculum, data, grade levels, and current literacy initiatives.
Featured Sessions
Make It Awesome
Transform everyday literacy lessons into meaningful, memorable learning experiences while preserving evidence-based instructional goals.
Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading
Connect foundational research to creative, practical instruction that supports real readers in real classrooms.
Building Fluent Readers
Move beyond speed and timing to develop accuracy, automaticity, prosody, confidence, and joyful oral reading.
From Research to Real Life
Help educators make sense of literacy research and turn it into practical classroom decisions that improve instruction.
Common Topics
Designed for Educators Who Want More Than “Sit and Get”
Practical
Participants leave with routines, templates, and examples they can use right away.
Engaging
Sessions are energetic, interactive, and built around the realities of classroom teaching.
Evidence-based
Every session is grounded in research, but translated into language and practice educators can use.
Memorable
The goal is not just to inform teachers. The goal is to help them feel ready to act.
Ready to Bring Chase to Your Event?
For professional development, keynote addresses, institutes, or customized literacy support, reach out directly.
Keep the Goal. Change the Experience.