Teachers: Be the Ultimate Expert in the Science of Reading

Teachers: Be the Ultimate Expert in the Science of Reading

All students benefit from systematic and explicit reading instruction that includes phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension—those who read well, those with dyslexia or other learning differences, those from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds, and more.

With their unparalleled knowledge of and access to their learners, teachers must be an integral part of the transition to Structured Literacy. During this webinar, Kari Kurto of The Reading League, Jessica Farmer of Farmer Loves Phonics, and Julie Harris of Lexia®’s own Julie Harris discuss:

• Becoming an expert in and advocating for Structured Literacy instruction
• Identifying areas of improvement in current literacy programs or curricula and leveling up feedback to decision-makers
• Identifying professional development and training to implement Structured Literacy
• Finding inspiration to achieve a shared vision of science of reading-based instruction in your classroom and beyond

District Administrators: Create an Ecosystem for Science of Reading Instruction

District administrators are uniquely positioned to cultivate learning ecosystems where science of reading-based instruction can flourish. In this webinar, Ebone N. Johnson of Ohio's Columbus City Schools; Micki Ray of the Kentucky Department of Education; and Kerri Larkin, senior education advisor at Lexia®, discuss:

• Designing curricula aligned to the science of reading-based training that teachers receive
• Creating an ecosystem of educators—principals, coaches, and interventionists—with a shared vision of literacy instruction based on the science of reading
• Hiring teachers from prep programs committed to the science of reading
• Providing professional development opportunities grounded in evidence-based, research-backed literacy instruction

School Administrators: Your Leadership Role in Science of Reading Instruction

School leaders understand the science of reading provides proven, evidence-based practices for teaching students of all abilities and backgrounds how to read. During this candid webinar, Paula White, executive director of JerseyCAN; Rich Zigarovich, principal of Lordstown Elementary School (Ohio); and Dr. Erin Hamilton, Lexia® state solutions manager, discuss:

• Strategies to support schoolwide changes to literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading
• How to empower teachers and secure their partnership to incorporate the science of reading and accelerate literacy building-wide
• Cultivating a schoolwide ecosystem of educators—principals, coaches, interventionists—with a shared vision for inclusive, science of reading-based instruction

’The Right to Read:’ A Conversation with Kareem Weaver

Join us in a Q&A with Kareem Weaver—award-winning teacher, administrator, advocate, and star of the recent documentary “The Right to Read.” Weaver sits down with Dr. Liz Brooke of Lexia® and Andrea Setmeyer, national chapter coordinator of The Reading League, to discuss the documentary.

Empowering Teachers to Reclaim Their Joy: A Rejuvenation Conversation

Teachers have more responsibility and less support than ever; they need help from educational leaders. Join accomplished educational leaders Kerri Larkin, Thomas Anderson, Jacqueline Greer, and Dr. Charlene Evans-Smith in this podcast discussing how best to support teachers and bring joy into schools.

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