Influential Leadership in the Science of Reading: Literacy Advocacy for Teachers
Presented by John Arthur, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year; Rhonda Nelson, Former First-Grade Teacher, LETRS District Facilitator; Dr. Jeanne Wanzek, Professor (ELC), Vanderbilt University; and Cassandra Wheeler, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia
Presented by Steven Mendoza, Senior District Impact Manager, Carnegie Learning; and Jimmy Brehm, Senior Vice President of Academic Partnerships, Carnegie Learning
Settling into the U.S. as a newcomer is challenging. It requires learning and adapting to new systems and institutions, especially schools. Navigating the transition to school calls for inclusive and welcoming practices that immigrant families can also inform.
Presented by America Lopez, Community Health Worker, Volunteers in Medicine; and Rebecca Honig, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer, ParentPowered
Presented by Cicely Lewis, School Librarian and Author, Read Woke; Gwynn White, Library Media Specialist, The New York City Department of Education; Margie Soto, MLL Teacher and Team Leader, Gwinnett County School District (GA); and Calum McFarlane, Primary School Teacher, City of Edinburgh Council