It seems obvious: early language learning in Pre-K and kindergarten forms an essential foundation for education. However, when educators talk about language, they are often referring to reading skills and not oral language.
Presented by Dr. Charles Hulme, Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Education, University of Oxford, and Founder and CEO, OxEd & Assessment; Kary Mirasola, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, Woven Language + Learning, LLC; Jen Knapp, Speech and Language Pathologist, Strategic Initiatives Manager, Really Great Reading; and Dr. Kevin Arnold, Assistant Principal, PS171Q, New York City Public Schools
Moderated by Toni Backstrom, VP of Strategic Growth & Legislative Affairs, Really Great Reading
Presented by Dr. Katie Toppel, English Language Development Specialist
Presented by Dr. Lucy Calkins, Robinson Professor of Literacy at Teachers College, Columbia University, Founding Director at The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower, and Senior Author of Units of Study in Writing, Reading, and Phonics; and Katy Wischow, Staff Developer, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower
Presented by Dr. Margarita Calderón, Professor Emerita, Johns Hopkins University; and Amanda Dobbins, Vice President of Professional Learning Services, Scholastic
Presented by David and Meredith Liben, School Leaders and Experts in Literacy Instruction; and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Presented by Dr. Elfrieda “Freddy” Hiebert, President and CEO, TextProject
Presented by Patty McGee, Author, Literacy Consultant; and Pam Koutrakos, Educator, Author
Presented by Melissa Loftus, Podcast Host and Former Teacher, Melissa and Lori Love Literacy Podcast; and Lori Sappington, Podcast Host and Former Teacher, Melissa and Lori Love Literacy Podcast
Moderated by Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Presented by Molly Ness, Ph.D., Author; and Nicole Nelson, National Curriculum Consultant, Learning A-Z
Moderated by Aaron Ingold, Interim President, Learning A-Z