In this session, teachers and administrators will learn how to build bridges between balanced literacy and structured literacy to include research-supported practices and science of reading research to enhance all areas of their literacy instruction. Teachers and administrators will understand the contributions and value of both frameworks in order to make instructional decisions to help meet the needs of all students. As teachers deepen their understanding of research and science-based practices, they will equip themselves with the knowledge and know-how to revise their teaching and curriculum in ways that honors the craft that they've honed and incorporate the latest considerations for best practices in building reading competencies.