Presented by Lindsay Kemeny, Elementary School Teacher; and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Reading
Productive Vocabulary Practice for Multilingual Learners: Proven Techniques for Your Classroom
Presented by Dr. Katie Toppel, English Language Development Specialist
Inclusive Reading Instruction: 5 Differentiation Strategies for Neurodivergent Learners
Presented by Sam Deffes, Senior Literacy Advisor, Professional Learning and Academic Partnerships, Learning Without Tears; and Nina Isaac, Senior Professional Learning Partnerships Manager, Learning Without Tears
Improving Our Nation’s Literacy Report Card: A Roadmap for District and Program Leaders
Presented by Nicol Russell, Ed.D., Former Early Childhood Educator, Current Chief Academic Officer, Teaching Strategies; and Darcy Heath, Former Elementary Educator, Current Research Manager, Teaching Strategies
Key Leader Moves to Support a Text-Rich Environment for Literacy
Maybe your state reading scores show your students are below grade expectations, or teachers have noticed that as students move up in grades, they don’t have the decoding skills to read more advanced texts. As an education leader, there are a few foundational strategies you can put in place to support your staff and students.
Opening Keynote: A Conversation With Zaretta Hammond
Presented by Zaretta Hammond, Author, Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain; and Liz Brooke, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Chief Learning Officer, Lexia
Moderated by Cassandra Wheeler, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia
Creating Literacy-Rich Spaces in the Community: Building a Culture of Learning
Presented by Dr. Reshma Thadani, General Academic Pediatrician; Jane Park, Senior Content Strategist, Google Kids & Families; and Lisa McManus, Associate Director of US Partnerships and Services, Worldreader
Influential Leadership in the Science of Reading: Literacy Advocacy for Teachers
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
Focused Leadership in the Science of Reading: Supporting District Administrators
Presented by Dr. Delia Racines, Education Author and Consultant; Dr. Laura Rowley, ELA Curriculum Specialist, Wichita Unified School District 259 (KS); Dr. Aaron Lyon, Director, RIISE, University of Washington; and Dr. Lori Silver, National Literacy Consultant, Lexia
Moderated by Cassandra Wheeler, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia
Transformative Leadership in the Science of Reading: Empowering School Administrators
Presented by Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett, Dean, School of Education (ELC), Duquesne University; Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller, Professor (ELC), Michigan State University; Dr. Cleveland Mouton, Principal, Caddo Parish Public Schools (LA); and Octavia Gray-Essex, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia
Moderated by Cassandra Wheeler, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia