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Connect Students to Their Community Using Journalistic Learning and In-Class Interviews
Presented by Bo Brusco, Communications Manager, Journalistic Learning Initiative; Ed Madison, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Journalistic Learning Initiative; and Melissa Wantz, Instructional Design Consultant, Journalistic Learning Initiative
Redesigning Teacher Evaluation Systems
Presented by Dr. Michael Hinojosa, Former Superintendent, Dallas Independent School District (TX) and Cobb County School District (GA), and Current Chief Impact Officer, engage2learn; and Dr. Chris Everett, Chief Strategy Officer, engage2learn
How Diverse Language Experiences Shape Learning: The Cognitive Outcomes of Bilingualism and Literacy Development
Presented by Dr. Young-Suk Kim, Professor and Senior Associate Dean, School of Education, University of California, Irvine; Dr. Gigi Luk, Associate Professor, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, Centre for Research on Brain, Language, and Music, McGill University; Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, President, Valley Speech Language and Learning Center; and Dr. José Viana, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia Learning
Moderated by Cassandra Wheeler, Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success, Lexia Learning
Inspired by Nature: Designing Play Places for the Littlest Learners
Presented by Dr. Sandra Duncan, International Consultant on Environments for Young Children
Moderated by Dr. Laura Wilhelm, Vice President for Professional Learning, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Teaching and Learning Through the Lens of Your Students
Presented by Javier Zamora, Author; Dr. Simran Jeet Singh, Executive Director, Aspen Institute’s Program on Religion & Society, and Author; and Dr. Tatiana Rivadeneyra, Program Director of Teacher Education and Assistant Professor, Alliant International University
Youth Vaping Prevention: Tools and Strategies to Use in Your Classroom and Community
Presented by Amy Taylor, Chief of Community Engagement, Truth Initiative; Rachael Perez, Community Prevention Coordinator, Johnson County Mental Health Center; and Matthew Johnson, Director of Athletics and Activities, Drug-Free Schools Liaison, Olathe Public Schools (KS)
Supporting Diverse Multilingual Learners: An Asset-Based Approach
Presented by Dr. Lizzy Cashiola, Associate Director of Regional Research, Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC), Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research; Andrea Bitner, ELL Educator, Author, and Speaker, Interboro School District (PA); Dr. José Viana, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia Learning; and Javier Ruiz, Senior Language and CRSP Specialist, Lexia Learning
Moderated by Cassandra Wheeler, Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success, Lexia Learning
Checking In On School Climate
Presented by Byron Adams, Vice President, Tripod Education, a Scholarus Learning Company; Michael Fournier, Superintendent of Schools, Bedford School District (NH); and Victor Cota, Director of Equity and Inclusion, St. Margaret’s Episcopal School (CA)
Create a High-Impact Tutoring Masterpiece: From Broad Strokes to Fine Details
Presented by Sammie Burman, Director, Learning and Development, BookNook
4 Skills Every Reader Needs to Comprehend Informational Text
Presented by Kristina Smekens, President, Lead Consultant, Smekens Education
Cultivating Belonging for Multilingual Learners
Presented by Denise Soler Cox, Activist Filmmaker, Podcaster, Speaker, and Author
Moderated by Cassandra Wheeler, Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success, Lexia Learning
Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction: Turning Assessment Data into Decisions and Success!
Presented by Andrea Ruppar, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, University of Wisconsin–Madison; and Jennifer Kurth, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas
Scaffolding for Student Literacy Success: A Webinar with Dr. Douglas Fisher
Presented by Dr. Douglas Fisher, Professor, San Diego State University
Moderated by Joanna Lewis, Senior Product Marketing – Digital Acceleration Group, McGraw Hill
The Power of Home Libraries: What Does the Research Show?
Presented by Dwaine Millard, SVP, General Manager, Literacy Initiatives Department, Scholastic; and Lindsay Marczak, Senior Director of Research, Scholastic
Measuring Success: Defining Quality Education for Multilingual Students
Presented by Dr. José Viana, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia Learning; Breanna Guzman, Senior Language Product Specialist, Lexia Learning; Dr. Linda Cavazos, Executive Director, ELLAS Consulting (English Learner Leadership Advocacy Support); and Martha Hernandez, Executive Director, Californians Together
Moderated by Cassandra Wheeler, Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success, Lexia Learning
From CDs to AI: Congressional Briefing on 20 Years of Speak Up Research
Presented by Dr. Julie Evans, CEO, Project Tomorrow, with a panel of K-12 students
Literacy is Equity: The Need for Diverse Texts in the Classroom and Home
Presented by Kaylee Jackson, Educational Leader Specializing in Advocacy for Equitable Literacy Instruction, Nothing But Education; and Jennifer Boykins, CEO, Nothing But Education
How to Become a Better Writing Teacher
Presented by Carl Anderson, Literacy Consultant and Author; and Matt Glover, Literacy Consultant and Author