With a convergence of research around the Science of Reading, educators recognize that there needs to be an evolution in how it’s taught. But despite understanding that literacy education needs to change, teachers still face many challenges.
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More than a Building Block: The Journey to Decoding Starts Here
Presented by Sam Deffes, M.Ed., Professional Learning Literacy Advisor, Learning Without Tears; and Jessica Finell, M.Ed., National Presenter, Learning Without Tears
Using Books to Build Emotional Growth and Strengthen Skilled Reading Practice: Helping Students Tell Their Stories
Presented by Kristen Walter, Director, US Programs, Worldreader; Lisa McManus, US Programs and Partnership Manager, Worldreader; and Malcolm Mitchell, Founder and CEO, Share the Magic Foundation
Beyond R.A.C.E. Strategy: How Writing Instruction Can Fine-Tune Constructed Response
Presented by Dea Paoletta Auray, Author, Founder, Empowering Writers; and Jennifer Seaton, Director of Learning and Development, Empowering Writers
The Link Between the Science of Reading and Written Communication Skills
Presented by Valerie Zaryczny, MS, OTR/L, Learning Without Tears; and Yasmin Lynch, MA, Early Childhood Education, Learning Without Tears
Leading for Reading: A 360-Degree Look at the Science of Reading Now
Presented by Laura Beaver, District Title 1 Facilitator, Cleveland County Schools (NC); Pati Montgomery, Founder and President, Schools Cubed; Kevin Hansford, Superintendent, Kingman-Norwich Unified School District 331 (KS); and Stacy Hurst, Chief Academic Advisor at Reading Horizons and Assistant Professor of Reading at Southern Utah University
Supporting Literacy for Students with Dyslexia and Developmental Language Disorder: Understanding for All
Presented by John Bennetts, National Literacy Consultant and Curriculum Consultant, Bennetts Educational Consulting and Lexia Learning
Navigating Decodable Texts and Leveled Readers: What Are They and How Can We Use Them?
Presented by Marjorie Bottari, Director of Professional Development, Heggerty; and Erica Suarez, Literacy Specialist, Heggerty
Data-Based Decision Making Improves Instruction and Builds Capacity
Using student data to guide instruction is not only an effective way to increase student achievement, but it can also help educators grow professionally as they continue to analyze new data, discuss its implications, and explore solutions.
Personalized Learning for All: The Benefits of Right-Sized Professional Literacy Learning for Teachers
Presented by Christine Fiorini, Director, Professional Learning Facilitator Team, Lexia Learning; and Mandisa Neal, Senior Manager, Professional Learning Facilitators, Lexia Learning