Presented by Marjorie Bottari, Director of Professional Development, Heggerty; and Erica Suarez, Literacy Specialist, Heggerty

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The hot topic we are hearing about all across education are the words, “decodable text,” and for good reason! Watch this edWebinar featuring Heggerty’s Marjorie Bottari, Director of Professional Development, and Literacy Specialist Erica Suarez to learn more about what decodable texts and leveled readers are, their purpose in different instructional settings, and how we can make informed instructional decisions using the resources we have. In this edWebinar, viewers learn:

• The difference between decodable texts and leveled readers
• The purpose of decodable texts vs. leveled readers
• The importance of utilizing resources within our classroom to best meet the needs of all learners

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to any teachers, reading specialists, literacy coaches, district leaders, and tutors who work with students in early reading.

About the Presenters

Marjorie Bottari is an experienced teacher, reading specialist, reading coach, and elementary administrator. She has had the opportunity to work with a variety of grade levels, ranging from Pre-K-8. Marjorie has earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elmhurst College, a master’s degree as a reading specialist from DePaul University, and a master’s in educational leadership and administration from Benedictine University. Marjorie had an opportunity to work with and learn from Dr. Michael Heggerty, who served as her mentor when receiving her administrative degree. Marjorie joined Heggerty in 2018 and is the co-author of Bridge the Gap and the Early Pre-Kindergarten curriculum.

Erica Suarez is an experienced teacher and instructional literacy coach. She has had the opportunity to work with a variety of grade levels ranging from K-5, teaching in Mexico and the United States. Erica has earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a Spanish major from Western Washington University, a master’s degree in bilingual education from the American College of Education, and a master’s degree in literacy from Judson University. Erica is passionate about dual language education and believes in providing all students with the early foundational literacy skills that they need to be successful.

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Heggerty is a literacy education company providing the #1 phonemic awareness curriculum for preschool and elementary classrooms. Founded nearly 20 years ago by Dr. Michael Heggerty, we provide digital and print curriculum, classroom resources, and professional development to help educators empower the next generation of readers. Learn more at www.Heggerty.org.