{"id":6784,"date":"2026-08-17T23:20:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T23:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=6784"},"modified":"2026-08-18T04:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:08:14","slug":"school-home-reading-fontana-usd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/school-home-reading-fontana-usd\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Bridge Between School and Home Reading: Epic at Fontana Unified School District\u2019s Teachers Tech Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<meta property=\"title\" content=\"How Fontana USD Is Connecting School and Home Reading\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Fontana USD Is Connecting School and Home Reading\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"How Fontana USD Is Connecting School and Home Reading\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"See how Fontana USD and Epic School Plus are helping teachers strengthen reading at school and at home through training, family engagement and more.\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"See how Fontana USD and Epic School Plus are helping teachers strengthen reading at school and at home through training, family engagement and more.\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"How Fontana USD Is Connecting School and Home Reading\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Teacher-Tech_In-Classroom-scaled.jpg\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Teacher-Tech_In-Classroom-scaled.jpg\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/school-home-reading-fontana-usd\/\">\n\n\n\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/school-home-reading-fontana-usd\/\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Epic\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Epic\">\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s something special about a room full of teachers getting ready for a new school year. Fresh ideas are flying, notebooks are open and someone is inevitably already thinking about what their students will be reading in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That was the energy we felt when Epic joined Fontana Unified School District\u2019s annual Back-to-School Tech Symposium this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across six hands-on sessions, we connected with their elementary teachers to explore Epic School Plus, dig into tools they can use throughout the school year and most importantly, talk about how reading can keep going after students leave the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And we heard a phrase that never gets old: <em>\u201cWe love Epic!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"from-epic-fans-to-epic-school-plus-classrooms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Epic fans to Epic School Plus classrooms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Fontana-Teacher-Tech_Reformat.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Fontana educators were already familiar with Epic and had used the free version with their students. Some told us they\u2019d used books and videos to introduce a new science, math or social studies concept. Others had turned to Epic for student research projects or independent reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So these sessions weren\u2019t really about starting from scratch. They were about asking: <em>What else can we do?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers got hands-on with Epic School Plus, exploring features designed to make it easier to plan instruction, support different kinds of readers and understand what students are reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were plenty of \u201c<em>Oh, I can use that!<\/em>\u201d moments along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ClassLink sync was a particular favorite, and educators were excited about being able to download content, access ready-to-use instructional resources, view student progress data and reporting and add start dates to assignments to make planning ahead a little easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the sessions, all participating teachers had successfully converted from Epic Free to Epic School Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a bad way to kick off a new school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"making-reading-bigger-than-the-school-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Making reading bigger than the school day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important conversations at the symposium wasn\u2019t about a feature. It was about extending reading beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fontana USD wants to increase Epic School Plus usage this year, with a particular focus on reading at home. Teachers explored ways to keep kids\u2019 curiosity going after the bell rings\u2014whether that\u2019s continuing a favorite book at home or diving deeper into a topic they discovered during class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educators also shared ideas for making reading fun, including incentives and Readerpillar-inspired class and school challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the goal isn\u2019t simply \u201cmore minutes.\u201d It\u2019s helping kids build the habit of choosing to read, wherever they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"good-implementation-starts-with-listening\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Good implementation starts with listening<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional learning works best when it\u2019s a conversation, not a product tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers shared what worked in their classrooms, asked thoughtful questions and offered feedback on ways Epic School Plus could better support their day-to-day instruction\u2014from assignment workflows and Read-to-Me quizzes to managing student content access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the enthusiasm was hard to miss. We heard comments like, <strong>\u201c<\/strong><em>The kids love it!<\/em><strong>\u201d<\/strong> and <em>\u201cI am so happy the district purchased Plus. I can\u2019t wait to use it this year!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-symposium-is-the-beginning-not-the-finish-line\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A symposium is the beginning, not the finish line<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A successful rollout doesn\u2019t happen because teachers attend one training session in July. It happens when the partnership continues throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Fontana USD, that means building consistency across schools, supporting administrators, monitoring adoption and creating more opportunities for professional learning, family engagement and reading initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every district\u2019s goals look a little different. That\u2019s why our work goes beyond providing the technology. We partner with educators to understand what they want to accomplish\u2014and help turn those goals into reading experiences that work for their schools, teachers and students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-could-an-epic-partnership-look-like-in-your-district\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What could an Epic partnership look like in your district?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your school or district is preparing to launch Epic School Plus\u2014or you\u2019re thinking about how to get more from it\u2014professional learning can be a great place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Epic can support your ongoing school-wide trainings through additional initiatives including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join a back-to-school event to introduce Epic School Plus to teachers and staff.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add an Epic session to an existing professional development day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Host a live webinar to walk teachers through key features and answer questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share best practices for building independent reading routines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help launch a school or district reading challenge, with prizes supplied by Epic&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support parent-teacher conferences with guided instructions for at-home reading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However your district approaches professional learning, we\u2019re here to meet educators where they are and help them feel confident bringing Epic into their classrooms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because when teachers have the tools, ideas and support to make reading part of the everyday routine, more kids get the chance to find books they love\u2014and keep reading.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"color: black;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-container\">\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-question\"><span class=\"arrow\">\u25b6<\/span> How can Epic School Plus support reading at school and at home?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>Epic School Plus helps educators extend reading beyond the classroom by giving students access to engaging digital books and learning experiences wherever reading happens. Students enjoy unlimited, 24\/7, year-round access to 40,000+ engaging books, audiobooks and learning videos\u2014at school and at home.\n\nTeachers can use Epic during instruction and independent reading, then encourage students to continue exploring books and topics at home\u2014helping create more consistency between school and family reading routines.\n<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-question\"><span class=\"arrow\">\u25b6<\/span> How can schools use Epic beyond independent reading time?\n<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>Epic can fit into instruction throughout the school day. Educators can use books, videos and other content to introduce science or social studies topics, support research projects, reinforce skills and create assignments. \n\nWith educator resources, student progress reporting and planning tools, Epic can become part of everyday instruction\u2014not just free reading.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-question\"><span class=\"arrow\">\u25b6<\/span> How does Epic help districts successfully implement Epic School Plus?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>Successful implementation is about more than providing access. 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