--- title: Compass Providing Direction Webinar description: Join Kari Kurto and Marisa Ramirez Stukey for an engaging webinar introducing the latest updates to The Reading League Compass. --- [Skip to content](https://info.thereadingleague.org/compass-providing-direction-webinar#main-content) [![TRL\_Logo\_fullcolor](https://info.thereadingleague.org/hubfs/TRL_Logo_fullcolor.svg)](https://www.thereadingleague.org/) Open main navigation Close main navigation ##### LIVE WEBINAR # Providing Direction: Exploring The Reading League Compass ##### Host: Marisa Ramirez Stukey ##### Co-presenters: Natalie Gwishiri and Kari Kurto \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Thursday, August 20, 2026  |  4:00–4:45 p.m. ET Join Kari Kurto and Marisa Ramirez Stukey for *Providing Direction: Exploring The Reading League Compass*, an engaging virtual session introducing the latest updates to The Reading League Compass—a free, national resource hub designed to help educators, school leaders, policymakers, families, and literacy advocates confidently navigate evidence-aligned literacy practices. Whether you're looking for trusted resources, evaluating curriculum, or strengthening literacy decision-making, this webinar will help you make the most of Compass and its newest tools. In this session, you'll: - Explore the newest resources and enhancements available in [The Reading League Compass](https://www.thereadingleague.org/compass/). - Get an exclusive introduction to [The Reading League's Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines](https://www.thereadingleague.org/curriculum-evaluation-guidelines/) (CEGs), 4th Edition. - Learn how the CEGs and Compass work together to support informed curriculum decisions, deepen understanding of the science of reading, and advance literacy outcomes for all learners. - Discover practical ways to use these free resources in your work. - Engage in a live Q&A and leave with answers to your questions about using Compass and the Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines in your work. Can't attend live? Be sure to register to receive access to the webinar recording. --- ### Meet the Presenters --- ![Marisa Ramirez Stukey](https://info.thereadingleague.org/hubfs/Marisa%20Ramirez%20Stukey.png) **Marisa Ramirez Stukey** Chief Academic Officer The Reading League ![Natalie Gwishiri](https://info.thereadingleague.org/hubfs/Natalie%20Gwishiri-1.png) **Natalie Gwishiri** Academic Resource Specialist The Reading League ![Kari Kurto](https://info.thereadingleague.org/hubfs/Kari%20Kurto.png) **Kari Kurto**  Director of Policy and Partnerships The Reading League ### Upcoming Events #### 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League  September 30 – October 2, 2026 | Chicago, IL The Reading League’s Annual Conference is one of the largest literacy gatherings in the United States—bringing together thousands of educators, researchers, and leaders dedicated to improving reading outcomes. Over three days, learn from leading experts, connect with peers across the field, and gain practical, evidence-aligned strategies you can immediately put into practice. [Learn More](https://www.thereadingleague.org/conference/) [![The Reading League Logo](https://info.thereadingleague.org/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Reading%20League%20Logo.png?width=92&height=78&name=The%20Reading%20League%20Logo.png "The Reading League Logo")](https://www.thereadingleague.org/) The Reading League 103 Wyoming St., Floor 2, Syracuse, NY 13204 [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/thereadingleague) [Follow our YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/TheReadingLeague) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-reading-league/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thereadingleague/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/reading_league) [Visit our website](https://www.thereadingleague.org/) Copyright © 2026, The Reading League