Presented by Dr. Donald Bear, Professor Emeritus and Literacy Center Director, Iowa State University and University of Nevada, Reno
Vocabulary
Bring the Science of Reading to Life Through Student Discussions
Presented by Dr. Mitchell Brookins, Former Teacher, Current Educational Consultant, Brookins Consulting; Lisa Pagano, Director of Advanced Studies, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (NC); and Teri Laliberte, Former Teacher, Current Assistant Director of Professional Learning, Great Books Foundation
Nonfiction Read Alouds to Build Knowledge and Vocabulary: Powerful Practices for Grades 3–8
Presented by Katy Wischow, Former Teacher, Current Staff Developer, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower
Unlocking Literacy: How Science and Social Studies Drive Deeper Learning
Presented by Daniel Mezzafonte, Supervisor of Science 6-12, Massapequa School District (NY); Andrea Abraham, Former Educator, Current Education Solutions Architect, Britannica Education; and Zachary Linnert, Ed.D., Former Educator, Current Learning and Development Manager, Britannica Education
Why Confident Learners Begin with Strong Oral Language Skills
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.
Oral Language and Vocabulary Strategies to Develop Confident, Capable Learners
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
Productive Vocabulary Practice for Multilingual Learners: Proven Techniques for Your Classroom
Presented by Dr. Katie Toppel, English Language Development Specialist
Making Vocabulary Instruction Practical, Powerful, and Playful, All Across the Day
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
Multilingual Instructional Practices to Promote Access for All Readers
Presented by Dr. Margarita Calderón, Professor Emerita, Johns Hopkins University; and Amanda Dobbins, Vice President of Professional Learning Services, Scholastic
Knowledge Building, Vocabulary, and Comprehension: Turn Up the Volume of Reading
Presented by David and Meredith Liben, School Leaders and Experts in Literacy Instruction; and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic