Meet the Panelists for Science of Reading Week

Monday – Thursday | March 25 – 28 | 12pm – 1pm Eastern Time

Presenters: LeVar Burton, Dr. Liz Brooke, Paula White, Rich Zigarovich, Dr. Erin Hamilton, Ebone N. Johnson

Micki Ray, Kerri Larkin, Kari Kurto, Jessica Farmer, Julie Harris

When schools and districts connect knowledge of the science of reading with instruction, we can realize exponential power for change. These panels are designed to address the needs of every educator, school administrator and district leader, empowering you with knowledge of structured literacy to forever reshape students’ academic journeys.

	An Interview with LeVar Burton: Literacy Is A Civil Right Monday, March 25, 2024 LeVar Burton and Liz Brooke, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Chief Learning Officer, Lexia We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with LeVar Burton for an inspiring keynote discussion. The session recording is no longer available. Check out the rest of the programs from this week!
	School Administrators: Your Leadership Role in Literacy Instruction Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Dr. Erin Hamilton, State Solutions Manager, Lexia Paula White, Executive Director, JerseyCAN Rich Zigarovich, Principal, Lordstown Elementary School, OH WATCH THE RECORDING & LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
	District Administrators: Create an Ecosystem for the Science of Reading Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Kerri Larkin, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia Micki Ray, Chief Academic Officer, Office of Teaching and Learning, KY Department of Education Ebone Johnson, Supervisor of Literacy and Library Services, Columbus City Schools, OH WATCH THE RECORDING & LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
	Teachers: Be the Ultimate Expert in the Science of Reading Thursday, March 28, 2024 Julie Harris, Director, Literacy and Language Curriculum, Lexia Kari Kurto, National Science of Reading Project Director, The Reading League Jessica Farmer, Literacy Advocate, and Content Creator, Farmer Loves Phonics WATCH THE RECORDING & LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

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SCIENCE OF READING WEEK IS HOSTED BY

Cassandra Wheeler, Director of LETRS State Success, Lexia

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Here’s what attendees had to say about last year’s Science of Reading Week:

“This week was exceptional. So much valuable information and the presenters were super! Current research was translated into classroom behaviors. This makes change actionable!”

“Excellent conversations that dove into the heart of what educators, researchers, and administrators
are concerned about at this crucial time of literacy research and instruction.”

“Literacy for all! This helps me feel supported and motivated to keep addressing my core values and purpose in education.”