When we launched the STARI Community Forums over a year ago, our goal was simple: create a space where educators using STARI could connect, share ideas, and learn from one another. What’s happened since has been inspiring.

In each 30-minute forum, teachers from across the country come together to swap tips, ask questions, and celebrate wins from their classrooms. The conversations are real, practical, and grounded in the daily work of teaching reading to striving adolescents.

One teacher recently shared how her students lit up during partner reading. Another asked for strategies on supporting group discussions, and immediately received several ideas from colleagues in other states. These exchanges are what make the forums powerful: they remind us that teaching STARI isn’t a solo journey.

The forums aren’t long, but they’re rich. Each session is structured to maximize teacher voice, highlight concrete strategies, and leave participants with something they can try the very next day.

Whether you’re new to STARI, a seasoned implementer, or just curious, the Community Forums are a chance to learn, connect, and feel part of a national community of practice.

Join us for the next STARI Community Forum on September 16, 2025, 10:30 AM ET - 11:00 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT - 8:00 AM PT

For additional STARl Community Forum dates, visit serpinstitute.org/stari