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Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST
Presented by Leslie Lausten, Former Teacher, Current Professional Learning Specialist, East Coast, School Specialty
Sponsored by School Specialty
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Today’s teacher has a multitude to accomplish each day. How do we fit it all in? In this edWebinar, we will share how using rich, inquiry-based learning will not only build science knowledge but also the skills needed to increase language comprehension.
We will build on principles from the language comprehension side of Scarborough’s Reading Rope as we introduce, explore, and make sense of science concepts in today’s classroom. Learn how three-dimensional science teaching and learning provides meaningful context to develop language comprehension.
This edWebinar will be of interest to PreK through elementary teachers, school leaders, and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
About the Presenter
Leslie Lausten is a former teacher and current Professional Learning Specialist with School Specialty who specializes in Science Education K-8. She leads workshops on sensemaking, integrating science and literacy, modeling effective science lessons, as well as coaching teachers and leaders in effective practices. She also provides professional learning for FOSS Science Curriculum. Leslie’s passions include teaching science and literacy as well as arts integration. She believes in teaching explicitly and through inquiry and has found a nice balance in her approach.
As a coach, professor, and consultant, she has worked with adults in professional development opportunities for many years. Leslie has been a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Math and Science, won the Region 8 Yager award from NSTA, was a National Board Certified Teacher, and has a master’s in science education. Leslie is a retired teacher from Hartwood Elementary in Virginia, where she taught for 33 years as a K, 1, K-1, 2, and 4th-grade teacher and Reading Specialist. While working there, she was also a Science Professional Development Consultant for FOSS and led local, state, and national workshops.
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