Presented by David and Meredith Liben, School Leaders and Experts in Literacy Instruction; and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Literacy
Write to Read: Key Handwriting Strategies for Educators to Foster Learning
Presented by Anne Valvoda, Education Consultant, Curriculum Specialist; and Roxanne Thompson, OTR, Occupational Therapist, Learning Without Tears
The Science of Writing: Foundational Skills and Evidence-Based Instruction
Presented by Dr. Young-Suk Kim, Professor, School of Education, University of California, Irvine
The Science of Reading in Action: Misunderstandings of the Science of Reading
Presented by Dr. Sharon Vaughn, Professor and Executive Director, Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, University of Texas at Austin
The New Science of Vocabulary: AI-Enhanced Approaches to Word Selection
Presented by Dr. Elfrieda “Freddy” Hiebert, President and CEO, TextProject
Spark Joy, Achieve Growth: Student-Centered Literacy Strategies
Presented by and dedicated to the late Dr. Ernest Morrell, Coyle Professor of Literacy Education and Director of the Center for Literacy Education, University of Notre Dame, a dedicated partner in education and an enduring inspiration to educators and students
Collaborative Approaches to K-5 Literacy: Building Effective Tutor, Teacher, and Family Partnerships
Presented by Brandy Washington, Director of Elementary Intervention, YES Prep Public Schools (TX); Mindy Sjoblom, Founder and CEO, OnYourMark Education; and Jim McVety, Managing Partner, First Step Advisors
Closing the Literacy Gap: Effective Leadership and Proven Strategies for School Districts
Presented by Briana Pulliam, District Structured Literacy Specialist, Hancock County Schools (KY); Jessica Shipman, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Wyandotte Public Schools (MI); Sandra Rodriguez-Gomez, Assistant Superintendent, Hoboken Public School District (NJ); and Robin Zikmund, Dyslexia Advocate and Community Engagement Manager, Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE)
Raising Attendance Through Community Partnerships
Presented by Christian Adair, Founder and Director, Alpha League; Ebony Hinson, MPA, Deputy Assistant Superintendent, School Support, Camden City School District (NJ); and Terica Butler, Ed.D., Director of Development, FACE and Literacy Initiatives, Scholastic
5 Practical Strategies Connecting Science of Reading to Science of Writing
Presented by Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift, Director, Professional Learning, Learning Without Tears; and Leah Mermelstein, Literacy Consultant