As new arrivals continue to increase the numbers of English language learners in school districts across America, educators are also adapting to the changes in instruction based on the Science of Reading, which may be further complicated in some school districts by shortages in the number of certified teachers.
Presented by Melissa Loftus, Podcast Host and Former Teacher, Melissa and Lori Love Literacy Podcast; and Lori Sappington, Podcast Host and Former Teacher, Melissa and Lori Love Literacy Podcast
Moderated by Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
During the edLeader Panel “Redefining PD: Strategies that Amplify Math & Literacy Achievement,” educational leaders were introduced to a shift from conventional professional development to high-impact professional learning, aimed at reversing the trend of stagnating or declining test scores.
Presented by Nick Nanton, Emmy Award-Winning Director, Producer, and Host, DNA Films USA; Maya Goodall, Chief Marketing Officer, CORE Learning; and Kristie Shelley, Chief Product Officer, CORE Learning
Dyslexia and the Bilingual Brain: How Dual Language Skills Enhance Reading and Cognitive Development
Presented by Dr. Ioulia Kovelman, Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan; Maya Goodall, Chief Marketing Officer, CORE Learning; and Kristie Shelley, Chief Product Officer, CORE Learning
Presented by Molly Ness, Ph.D., Author; and Nicole Nelson, National Curriculum Consultant, Learning A-Z
Moderated by Aaron Ingold, Interim President, Learning A-Z
Presented by Purnima Chopra-Vohra, Director of Programs, Lavinia Group; Lydia Cuomo, Instructional Consultant, Lavinia Group; and Ambrosia Johnson, Instructional Consultant, Lavinia Group
Presented by Tanya Wright, Founder, Hairiette of Harlem; and Barbara Pape, Senior Director, Learner Variability Project, Digital Promise
Presented by David and Meredith Liben, School Leaders and Experts in Literacy Instruction; and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Presented by Julia López-Robertson, Ph.D., Professor of Instruction and Teacher Education, University of South Carolina; Kamania Wynter-Hoyte, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of South Carolina; and Jigisha Vyas, Adjunct Professor, Rutgers University, and Instructional Coach, Wyckoff School District (NJ)
Moderated by Amanda Alexander, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic