Adolescent literacy in grades 6–12 is a gateway to success across all subject areas. As texts, tasks, and disciplinary demands become more complex, students must integrate reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and knowledge building in intentional ways. If students don’t have a solid foundation in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and effective literacy instruction, it’s much harder for them to learn what they need.
Presented by Joan Sedita, Founder and Lead Author, Keys to Literacy; Jillian Roche, Former Teacher, Current Director of Curriculum, Lavinia Group; and Keely Keller, Former Teacher, Current Director of Professional Programs and Author, K12 Coalition
Presented by Tina Falbo, Instructional Literacy Coach, East Stroudsburg Area School District (PA); Suzanne Ludwig, Instructional Literacy Coach, East Stroudsburg Area School District (PA); and Stacey Leitzel, Director, Professional Learning Services, Zaner-Bloser
Presented by Dr. Sharon Vaughn, Professor and Executive Director, Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, University of Texas at Austin
Presented by Dr. Alfred W. Tatum, Literacy Professor, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Presented by Dr. Young-Suk Kim, Professor and Senior Associate Dean, School of Education, University of California, Irvine