Presented by Susan Lambert, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer of Literacy at Amplify and host of Science of Reading: The Podcast
Literacy
Build Text-Based Insight Through Academic Discourse: From Checking to Constructing
Presented by Dr. Mitchell Brookins, Former Teacher, Current Educational Consultant, Brookins Consulting
Moderated by Pam Austin, Professional Learning Facilitators Manager, Voyager Sopris Learning
Breaking Down Instructional Silos: Building Literacy, Math, and Future-Ready Skills in Elementary School
Presented by Suzanne Martin, Fifth-Grade Teacher, Darnaby Elementary School (OK); Jesus Silva, Third-Grade Bilingual Teacher, Monroe Elementary School (CA); Zachary Morolda, Director of Innovative & Community Programs, Equity & Careers Technology, Monroe Township School District (NJ); and Sylvia Huff, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Research, Project Lead The Way
Social Studies and Literacy: The Dynamic Duo for K–5 Success
Presented by Dr. Danielle Murray, Director of K-12 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Penn-Delco School District (PA); Marie Rodgers, K-5 Social Studies Supervisor, Hillsborough County Public Schools (FL); and Melanie Sutherland, Former Teacher, Customer Consultant, TCI
The Cost of Getting Literacy Wrong: Long-Term Decisions, Lasting Consequences
Presented by Dr. Charles Hulme, Emeritus Professor of Psychology in Education, University of Oxford, and Founder and CEO, OxEd & Assessment; Emily Rennpage, Literacy COSA (Coach on Special Assignment), Grosse Pointe Public Schools (MI); and Karl Rectanus, CEO, Really Great Reading
Moderated by Dr. Donna Wright, Retired School Superintendent/Education Consultant
California Literacy: Making Sense of the Science of Reading for Today’s Classrooms
Presented by Dr. Sharon Vaughn, Professor and Executive Director, Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, University of Texas at Austin; and Dr. Young-Suk Kim, Professor, School of Education, University of California, Irvine
Science of Reading Made Easy: Practical Ways to Build Strong Literacy Foundations in Pre-K and K
Presented by Tisha Hayes, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, University of Virginia; Kateri Thunder, Ph.D., Educator, Researcher, Author, and Coach; and Alisha Demchak, Ph.D., Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Teacher Education Program, University of Virginia
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Boosting Adolescent Literacy: Strategies for Success
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.
The Role of Knowledge Building in K–5 Literacy: Creating Conditions for Active Minds and Independent Readers and Writers
Presented by Dr. Gina Fugnitto, Former Educator, Current Chief Implementation Officer, Collaborative Classroom; Dr. Taylar Wenzel, Senior Lecturer, University of Central Florida; and Dr. Analexis Kennedy, Lecturer, University of Central Florida
Build Stronger Word Knowledge: 3 Vocabulary Talk Moves That Boost Vocabulary Development
Presented by Dr. Blythe Anderson, Assistant Professor of Literacy Education, University at Buffalo, SUNY