Thought Leadership
The Windward Institute offers a wide array of resources—from podcasts featuring renowned experts, to free educational lectures, to its educator’s journal, to webinars and community lectures dedicated to literacy education. Explore our offerings below to find the topic and format that resonates with you.
Literacy Journal
The Beacon
Engage with timely, comprehensive literacy content in The Beacon, a free journal published annually by The Windward Institute with accessible, evidence-based resources and practical strategies to support struggling readers. Whether you are an educator, parent, or literacy advocate, grow your knowledge and join us in our aim to advance literacy rates worldwide. The 2026 issue centers on the role executive function plays in students' academic, social, and emotional development.
Newsletter
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Sign up for a monthly newsletter to receive updates on the latest publications, events, news, and courses from The Windward Institute.
Lectures: Insights from Leaders in the Field
The Windward Institute presents free educational lectures open to the public twice per year, once in the fall and once in the spring, that feature renowned figures in the field of literacy and language-based learning disabilities.
Webinars
Hear From the Experts
Immerse yourself in our recorded webinars on subjects ranging from evaluating instructional materials to the role of AI in EdTech, dyslexia-focused practices, and leveraging technology for executive functioning. These sessions feature expert-led discussions and real-world classroom strategies.
BLOG
The Windward Institute Blog
Each month, hone instructional approaches with articles that provide research-backed strategies and knowledge to support literacy development and address language-based learning challenges.
PODCAST
READ Podcast
Our Research Education ADvocacy (READ) Podcast dives into topics related to language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, as well as in-depth information about educational neuroscience, teaching practices, language and literacy, and more. Guests include prominent researchers, thought leaders, and practitioners in education and child development.