Presented by Ramy Mahmoud, Former Educator, Current National Science Specialist, Savvas Learning Company; and Jamil Odom, Former Educator, Current Vice President of Literacy Strategy, Savvas Learning Company
Science of Reading
When the Science of Reading Is Not Enough: Fluency and the Science of Learning
Presented by Dr. Carolyn Brown, Adjunct Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Iowa, and Co-Founder, Foundations in Learning; and Angelia Hoyer, Partner Success and Professional Development Lead, WordFlight
Moderated by Allison Zimmermann, CEO, Foundations in Learning
Level Up Your Phonics Instruction: Tips and Tools You Can Use Today
Presented by Lindsay Kemeny, Elementary School Teacher; and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Engaging Families for Literacy Success: What School Leaders Can Do
Presented by Rebecca A. Palacios, Ph.D., NBCT, Author and Early Childhood Teacher and Expert
Moderated by Kim Carlton, Senior Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
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
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
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
Surprising Insights on the Science of Reading: To Cue or Not to Cue
Presented by Dr. Bryan Drost, Executive Director for Educational Services, Rocky River City School District (OH); and Dr. Lynne Kulich, Senior Director of Solutions Engineering, Renaissance