Presented by Dr. Nika Fabienke, Former Educator, Senior Director, Curriculum, Age of Learning; and Dr. Stanley Diih, Former Educator, Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist, Age of Learning
Presented by Robyn Moore, Ed.D., Elementary Literacy Coordinator, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (VA); Elise Lovejoy, MA, CEO and Founder, Express Readers; and Sharon Dunn, M.Ed., Sharon Dunn, MTSS Leadership Consultant, LLC
Moderated by Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP, Vice President of Educator Initiatives, Learning Ally
There is a reading crisis in America. Reading scores are dropping and 40% of students nationwide don’t read at grade level. Something must urgently be done.
Presented by Alex Kajitani, National Teacher of the Year Finalist and Best-Selling Author; and Nina Dixon-Mauricia, Senior Director, Digital Implementation, CORE Learning
Moderated by Kristie Shelley, Chief Product Officer, CORE Learning
Presented by Erskine Glover, Superintendent, Hillside Public Schools (NJ); Dr. Kelli Cedo, Senior Director of Early Learning and Title I, Norfolk Public Schools (VA); Tracey Allen, Family Operations Coordinator, Camden City School District (NJ); and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Moderated by Dwaine Millard, SVP, National Sales & Partnerships, Scholastic
Presented by Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Founder, Reading Science Academy; and Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP, Vice President of Educator Initiatives, Learning Ally
A superintendent’s or principal’s role in fostering early literacy extends beyond setting a budget for materials and hiring the right teachers. They play a critical role in setting priorities, providing proper coaching for teachers, and ensuring equitable access. During the edLeader Panel “Supporting Literacy Success as a K-5 Leader,” education leaders detailed key practices for superintendents and principals to ensure effective literacy programs in their schools.
Presented by Dr. Brenda (Bren) Elliott, District Transformation Officer, The Innovation Project; and Kerri Larkin, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia
Presented by David and Meredith Liben, School Leaders and Experts in Literacy Instruction; and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Presented by Anne Valvoda, Education Consultant, Curriculum Specialist; and Roxanne Thompson, OTR, Occupational Therapist, Learning Without Tears