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Reading Skills
10 Evidence-Based Practices Supporting Bilingual Students’ Reading Development
Presented by Doris Baker, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Special Education and Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Joint Appointment, University of Texas at Austin
Moderated by Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP, Vice President, Educator Initiatives, Learning Ally
Science of Reading in Practice: 15-Minute Routines
Presented by Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic Education Solutions; Dr. Julia B. Lindsey, Early Literacy Expert and Consultant; and Katharine Noonan, Instructional Coach, Garrison Elementary School (Washington, D.C.)
The Secret Connection Between Handwriting and Reading
Presented by Christina Bretz, DOT, MS, OTR/L, National Presenter, Learning Without Tears; and Tania Ferrandino, OTR/L, National Presenter, Learning Without Tears
Plan and Deliver Effective Reading Comprehension Mini-Lessons
Presented by Kristina Smekens, President, Lead Consultant, Smekens Education
Moderated by Monica Myers, Playbook Pro Remote Coach, Smekens Education
Science of Reading in Practice: Solving Challenges with Effective Strategies
Presented by Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic Education Solutions; Dr. Julia B. Lindsey, Early Literacy Expert and Consultant; and Elaine Shobert, Instructional Leader, Rock Rest Elementary School (NC)
Building Successful Readers and Writers Who Can Decode, Spell, and Comprehend What They Read
Presented by Kathy Rhea Bumgardner, M.Ed., National Literacy Consultant for Strategies Unlimited, Inc., Program Author of Wonders 2023 for McGraw Hill Education, and Adjunct Professor of Literacy at Queens University of Charlotte
Moderated by Joanna Lewis, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Supplemental Literacy, McGraw Hill Education
Demystifying Dyslexia: The History, Research, and Best Practices for Supporting All Students
Presented by Rachel Brown, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, Illuminate Education, Inc.; and John Bielinski, Ph.D., Senior Director of Research and Development, Illuminate Education, Inc.
The Science of Reading, Part 1: Myths, Truths, Tips, and Takeaways
Presented by Dr. Mary Dahlgren, CEO and Founder, Tools 4 Reading; Dr. Antonio Fierro, Chief Academic Advisor, Tools 4 Reading; and Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Founder, The Reading Science Academy and Stephanie Stollar Consulting
Shifting Reading Instruction in a Realistic and Manageable Way: The Gentle Shift
Presented by Elise Lovejoy, CEO and Founding Teacher, Express Readers
Moderated by Erica Vuolle, Educator Engagement Coordinator, EdCuration
How to Select Decodables for Your School That Follow the Latest Science of Reading Research
Presented by Sara Rich, Former Award-Winning Principal, Current CEO, Just Right Reader; Christy Lamb, Elementary School Principal and Co-Founder, The Modern Principal; and Heidi Anne Mesmer, PhD, Professor and Program Leader of the Reading Specialist Program, Virginia Tech
The Science of Reading, Part 2: What Pre-Service Teachers Need to Know
Presented by Dr. Mary Dahlgren, CEO and Founder, Tools 4 Reading; Dr. Antonio Fierro, Chief Academic Advisor, Tools 4 Reading; and Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Founder, The Reading Science Academy and Stephanie Stollar Consulting
Pre-K Reading Foundations: Using “Letter-a-Day” Research to Raise Student Achievement
Presented by Dr. Ray Reutzel, Senior Research Fellow in the Center for the School of the Future at Utah State University, Award-winning Early Literacy Researcher, and Elected Member and Past President of the International Reading Hall of Fame; and Sara Rich, Former Award-Winning Principal, Current CEO, Just Right Reader
Moderated by Christy Lamb, Elementary School Principal and Co-Founder, The Modern Principal
Integrating Reading and Writing: An Alternative Workshop Model
Presented by Ellin Oliver Keene, Heinemann Author and Independent Literacy Consultant
Moderated by Jaclyn Karabinas, Lead Instructional Designer, Heinemann
Bridging Research and Reality: Balancing Foundational Skills Instruction in the Classroom
Presented by Alisa VanHekken, M.Ed., Chief Academic Officer, Heggerty; and Alana Mangham, M.S., Director of Curriculum Development, Heggerty
Disunity in Reading Instruction: The High Cost of Confusion
Presented by Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP, Vice President of Educator Initiatives, Learning Ally
Moderated by Elizabeth Zwerg, Community Manager, Learning Ally
The Science of Reading, Part 3: What In-Service Teachers Need to Know
Presented by Dr. Mary Dahlgren, CEO and Founder, Tools 4 Reading; Dr. Antonio Fierro, Chief Academic Advisor, Tools 4 Reading; and Dr. Deb Glaser, Educational Consultant, Author, and Professional Development Provider
Sound Walls: The Benefits of Using Them for ALL Students
Presented by Mary Dahlgren, Ed.D., Founder and CEO, Tools 4 Reading, LLC
Moderated by Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP, Vice President of Educator Initiatives, Learning Ally
Using Decodable Books to Teach Phonics and Word Recognition
Presented by Barbara Steinberg, CEO, PDX Reading Specialist
Moderated by Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP, Vice President of Educator Initiatives, Learning Ally