Early Childhood Learning

Strengthen PreK – Elementary Literacy Outcomes: Identify Needs, Prioritize Support, and Make Investments Count

Strengthen PreK – Elementary Literacy Outcomes: Identify Needs, Prioritize Support, and Make Investments Count

Presented by Wendy Buerk, Reading Specialist/Instructional Support Teacher, Warren County R-III School District (MO); Joey Dawson, Ed.D., Former Federal Programs Director, Current Senior Sales Associate, OxEd; and Anne Penn Cox, Ed.D., Former Principal, Washington School and Winans Primary School, Livingston Public Schools (MT), Current Senior Strategic Implementation Manager, OxEd

Launching a K–5 STEM Program: A Step-by-Step Guide

Launching a K–5 STEM Program: A Step-by-Step Guide

Presented by Justin Artis, Technology Teacher, Wisdom Primary School, Uplift Education (TX); and Deann Poleon, Educational Technology Integrator, Lake Shore Central School District (NY)
Moderated by Matthew Bannon, Experienced Educator, Head of Product and Learning Design, Robo Wunderkind

Learning Without Tears 20261020 event

Reading Isn’t Enough: Why Writing Is the Missing Lever

Presented by Amy Siracusano, M.S.Ed., Experienced Educator, National Literacy Consultant; and Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift, Experienced Educator, Director of Professional Learning and Academic Partnership, Learning Without Tears

Talking to Families About Screen Time in Early Learning: What to Say When Parents Ask

Talking to Families About Screen Time in Early Learning: What to Say When Parents Ask

Presented by Eisha Buch, Head of Teaching and Learning, Common Sense Media; Dr. Katie DiGregorio, Director of Learning: ENL, Data, and Student Success, West Hempstead Union Free School District (NY); and Dr. Lisa Minicozzi, Principal, Chestnut Street School, West Hempstead Union Free School District (NY)
Moderated by Caroline Hu Flexer, Co-Founder and Vice President, Khan Academy Kids

Using Movement to Boost Early Literacy Skills: From Wiggles to Words

Using Movement to Boost Early Literacy Skills: From Wiggles to Words

Presented by Lisa Blume, Manager, Early Literacy Training and Development, Reading BrightStart!, Nemours Children’s Health; and Rebekah Duchette, RN BSN, Senior Program & Policy Analyst, Nemours Children’s Health
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company