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Saturday, January 30
 

9:00am EST

21A - On-Demand+: Digging Deeper into Comprehension in Reading Recovery
Learn how to help children dig deeper into comprehension in Reading Recovery texts by making inferences and connecting to the 'big ideas of life' found in all literature.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #21B on January 31 at 2:45 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
LM

Lea McGee

Emeritus Trainer, The Ohio State University
Lea M. McGee is Emeritus Professor and Reading Recovery Trainer at the Ohio State University where she was the Marie Clay Chair of Reading Recovery and Early Literacy. She previously taught at the University of Alabama, Boston College, and Louisiana State University. She is author... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

9:00am EST

22A - On-Demand+: Word Work Across the Lesson: From Isolation to Integration
Does word work sometimes feel less connected than it should? Let's work together to plan responsively for word work across the lesson, not just at the board.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #22B on January 31 at 2:45 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
JL

Jamie Lipp

Trainer, Reading Recovery, The Ohio State University
Dr. Jamie Lipp currently serves as a Recovery trainer at The Ohio State University. Jamie has nearly 20 years of experience in education, serving in a variety of roles which include classroom teacher, Reading Recovery teacher, literacy specialists, ELA curriculum specialist and university... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

9:00am EST

23A - On-Demand+: Book Clubs, Book Talks, and Read-Alouds: Experiences to Inspire Community
Help your students become the driving force of literary response and book choice in your ELA classroom. Explore engaging strategies to create joyfully engaged readers while building their readers' identities.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #23B on January 31 at 2:45 PM PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
LD

Lynne Dorfman

Advisory Board Teacher Leader, West Chester University, West Chester Writing Project
Lynne Dorfman has been an adjunct professor for Arcadia University for the past twenty years and loves interacting with graduate students. Lynne enjoys her work as a co-editor of PA Reads: Journal of Keystone State Literacy Association and current president of KSLA Brandywine/Valley... Read More →
KH

Kristin Haring

8th Grade Teacher, Reading, Kutztown Area School District
Kristin Haring is 8th-grade Reading teacher & team leader at Kutztown Area School District. She is the Secondary ELA department leader and serves the district as teacher leader for middle school on the district's literacy committee. An educator for 20 years. Kristin first began her... Read More →
CG

Catherine Gehman

4th Grade Teacher, Boyertown Area School District
Catherine Gehman is a Fourth Grade ELA Teacher at Gilbertsville Elementary School in the Boyertown Area School District. She has an M.Ed.in General Education,from Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA and a B.S.Ed., Elementary Education K-8 from Cedarville College, Cedarville, OH. Catherine... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-8)

9:00am EST

24A - On-Demand+: "We-Do" Writing: Maximizing Practice to Develop Independent Writers
Explore writing that consists of three foundational strands. Teachers learn how to use these strands to better meet individual student needs.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #24B on Sunday, January 31 at 2:45 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Leah Mermelstein

Leah Mermelstein

Literacy Consultant and Author, Read-Write-Connect, INC
Leah Mermelstein is a well-known expert and author on the teaching of writing, reading, and language development. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at national conferences, admired for her close study of students’ writing and reading development. As a literacy consultant, she... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-2)

9:00am EST

25A - On-Demand+: Your Story is your Superpower!
Matthew Carter is the inspiration behind Jason Reynolds' popular book, Ghost. Every life can inspire writing. Hear his story and learn how to build dialogue and engage students in writing.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #25B on January 31 at 2:45 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Carter

Matthew Carter

Owner, Matthew Carter Talks, LLC
Matthew Carter is the inspiration behind Ghost, a New York Times best-selling novel by Jason Reynolds. Recently named one of America's 100 most-loved books by the Great American Read, Carter's story has served as welcomed introduction to literature for thousands of students, and given... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (6-8)

9:00am EST

26A - On-Demand+: The Power of Choice: Coaching for a Culture of Collaboration
Choice fosters engagement and ownership, but are teachers provided with authentic choices in coaching and professional learning? Explore ways to increase choice while leveraging technology to expand sharing and collaboration.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #26B on January 31 at 2:45 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
JW

Jacqueline Wissman

District Literacy Coach Trainer, South-Western City Schools
Jacqueline Wissman began her teaching in Columbus Public Schools in 1993 and have experience in grades K-4. She immediately pursued my MA in Reading/Language at The Ohio State University to learn to meet the needs of her students. In 1999, she engaged in Primary Literacy Collaborative... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Literacy Coaching

9:00am EST

27A - On-Demand+: Science and Practice: What Research Actually Says about Teaching our Youngest Learners
Science of reading research can be interpreted in many ways, but assessment data - both formative and summative - should guide decision making in schools.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #27B on February 6 at 3:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
AK

Adria Klein

Professor, Saint Marys College
Adria Klein, Ph.D., is the Trainer and Director of the Reading Recovery Center at Saint Mary’s College of California. Dr. Klein is the co-author of many professional books and articles including Research in Reading Recovery, as well as many children's books. Her latest books are... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

9:00am EST

28A - On-Demand+: Using Picture Books to Anchor, Navigate, and Explore
Picture books allow students to master literacies with depth and precision. Learn to anchor teaching, model thinking, support student learning, and explore inquiries with carefully curated texts!

Join the live Continued Engagement session #28B on January 31 at 2:45 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Wright

Julie Wright

Author, Consultant & Instructional Coach, Julie Wright Consulting
With over 25 years experience in education working as a teacher, instructional coach, district literacy leader, and national consultant, Julie Wright supports educators and students across urban, suburban, rural, public and private settings. While integration of content is her natural... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Children's Literature

9:00am EST

33A - On-Demand+: Every Child Deserves #TheRightTools: Equitable Practices that Meet Students’ Needs
Make informed decisions based on the unique needs of your students, striving for equitable learning experiences and outcomes. Explore ways to leverage resources, instruction, and strategies that value all students.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #33B on February 2 at 4:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Towanda Harris

Dr. Towanda Harris

Author/Consultant, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Dr. Towanda Harris has been a teacher, staff developer, literacy content specialist, and instructional coach. Currently an Instructional Leadership Coordinator and an adjunct professor of reading and writing in Atlanta, Georgia, she brings almost twenty years of experience to the... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-8)

9:00am EST

35A - On-Demand+: Using Running Record Analysis to Inform Early Literacy Instruction for English Learners
Through running record analysis, explore the unique early literacy instructional needs of English learners and the impact of first language transfer, oral language, and literacy gaps. Some basic knowledge of Running Record conventions, scoring and analysis is strongly recommended.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #35B on February 2 at 4:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Ledger

Stephanie Ledger

ESL/ELD Early Literacy Resource Teacher, Waterloo Region District School Board, Sunnyside Public School
Stephanie Ledger is an ESL/ELD Early Literacy Resource Teacher with the Waterloo Region District School Board in Kitchener, Ontario. For the past 30 years, Stephanie has engaged in collaborative learning opportunities with elementary and secondary English learners and their teachers... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (6-8)

9:00am EST

36A - On-Demand+: Building Coaching Capacity
This session highlights the coaching of two teachers; one being coached in classroom practices and one being coached in how to become a literacy coach. Applicable to all coaches.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #36B on February 2 at 4:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
CW

Caitlyn White

1st Grade Teacher, Fayette County Public Schools
Caitlyn White has 6 years experience in the classroom. She has taught 5th grade and is currently a 1st grade teacher. Caitlyn recently completed a year-long study aimed at connecting Marie Clay's Literacy Processing Theory to classroom practices. During this time, she taught a student... Read More →
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LeeAnn Lewellen

Instructional Coach, Fayette County Public Schools
LeeAnn is a Reading Recovery trained teacher that is currently serving as an instructional coach.
KW

Kelsey Wharton

3rd Grade Teacher, Fayette County Public Schools, Northern Elementary
Kelsey Wharton is in her 7th year of teaching. She teaches 3rd grade at Northern Elementary in Lexington, Kentucky. She has her masters in Educational Leadership and is working to become an instructional coach.

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Literacy Coaching

9:00am EST

38A - On-Demand+: What's New for K-2 Readers?
Discover quality children’s literature of many genres published in the past year. A bibliography is provided.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #38B on February 2 at 4:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
PS

Patricia Scharer

Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University
Patricia L Scharer is Professor Emeritus of the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. She has been actively involved in two literacy projects—Literacy Collaborative, a K-8 school reform model training on-site coaches to support teacher professional... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Children's Literature

9:00am EST

41A - On-Demand+: Hard to Teach for Me!
Examine procedures that bring about change in a child's processing system. Reflect on the teaching and learning that lead to a plan of action.

Join the live Continued Engagement session 41B on February 4 at 4:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Maryann McBride

Maryann McBride

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, Clemson University
Maryann McBride is a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader at Clemson University. She has spent 30 years as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, Reading Recovery Teacher, and Reading Recovery Teacher Leader for Prince George’s County Public Schools, the largest urban implementation... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

9:00am EST

43A - On-Demand+: Blurring the Line Between Reading, Writing, Thinking, Talking
Reading grows writers, writing grows readers. Explore strategies for developing a constructive flow between reading and writing workshop that enables students to think, talk, construct, and ultimately develop literate lives.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #43B on Thursday, February 4 at 4:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Nichols

Maria Nichols

Author, Consultant, Featured Speaker
Maria’s work as an educational leader includes 33 years with the San Diego Unified School District, where she served as a Demonstration Teacher, Literacy Coach, and eventually as the Director of School Innovation. Her passion for transformational approaches to teaching and learning... Read More →
avatar for Leah Mermelstein

Leah Mermelstein

Literacy Consultant and Author, Read-Write-Connect, INC
Leah Mermelstein is a well-known expert and author on the teaching of writing, reading, and language development. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at national conferences, admired for her close study of students’ writing and reading development. As a literacy consultant, she... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-8)

9:00am EST

45A - On-Demand+: Engaging Literacy Instruction Across All Content Areas
Learn how to easily incorporate literacy into daily instruction. Strategies include vocabulary development, writing to demonstrate learning, reading comprehension, writing to learn, and academic dialogue.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #45B on February 4 at 4:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
EM

Erin Manna

Reading and Writing Teacher, Morton Middle School
Erin Manna has spent the past 19 years working in education, teaching English and reading intervention classes to students in grades 6-12. She is currently a secondary literacy instructional specialist for Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, Kentucky. In this position, Erin... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (6-8)

9:00am EST

46A - On-Demand+: Professional Development with Lasting Impact: Designing for Instructional Change
To create professional development with lasting pedagogical impact, literacy coaches must plan for high levels of engagement that includes: clear expectations, deep immersion with content, and clear, powerful demonstrations.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #46B on February 4 at 4:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
DG

Danielle Gruhler

Associate Professor of Literacy Education, Kent State University
Gruhler has been a professional educator for nearly 30 years. She has been a classroom teacher as well as teacher educator in Middle and Early Childhood Education, and the graduate program in literacy education at Kent State University. She has served numerous school districts in... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Literacy Coaching

9:00am EST

47A - On-Demand+: Empowering Reading Recovery Teachers as Change Agents in Schools and Districts
Transcend building and district K-2 core instruction by utilizing your Reading Recovery teachers as professional development facilitators and peer literacy coaches while building capacity among your staff and district.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #47B on February 4 at 4:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
LM

Lea McGee

Emeritus Trainer, The Ohio State University
Lea M. McGee is Emeritus Professor and Reading Recovery Trainer at the Ohio State University where she was the Marie Clay Chair of Reading Recovery and Early Literacy. She previously taught at the University of Alabama, Boston College, and Louisiana State University. She is author... Read More →
LF

Lisa Fisher

Reading Recovery TL & ELA Program Specialist, Sarasota County Schools
Lisa Fisher, Sarasota County Schools Reading Recovery Teacher Leader 5 years, over 23 years of experience in district serving as an elementary teacher, reading specialist, reading resource teacher, CARE/MtSS facilitator, PD coordinator, district program specialist and RR teacher... Read More →
RC

Rachel Chappell

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, Sarasota County Schools, Tatum Ridge Elementary
Rachel Chappell has been an educator for 20+ years in Sarasota, FL. with elementary teaching and professional development experience. She has been reading coach, Reading Recovery Teacher and is currently a Teacher Leader in Sarasota County, FL, a young yet robust Reading Recovery... Read More →
PF

Patti Folino

Principal, Sarasota County Schools
Dr. Patti Folino, Principal at Tuttle Elementary School in Sarasota County, has served as teacher Pre-K through 8th grade, professional development specialist, and school & district administrator. She has been an educator in Sarasota County Florida for over 25 years with an ongoing... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

9:00am EST

48A - On-Demand+: From Surviving to Thriving: Building a Culture of Resilience for Educators
Leading those who teach is emotional work. Explore how using your emotional intelligence can create greater resilience and success in your school. Let's learn to thrive!

Join the live Continued Engagement session #48B on February 4 at 4:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Sherry Kinzel

Sherry Kinzel

Literacy/Coach Trainer, The Ohio State University
Sherry Kinzel is a University Trainer for the Literacy Collaborative Project, a nationally recognized literacy coach training center at The Ohio State University. She is passionate about helping educators discover their strengths and create the kind of transformational change in schools... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

9:00am EST

53A - On-Demand+: Using Running Records: A Static View of a Dynamic Process
Explore using Running Records to identify issues and plan instruction. Particular attention is given to dealing with monitoring, searching, and adapting for older readers.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #53B on February 6 at 1:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for C.C. Bates

C.C. Bates

Associate Professor, Literacy Education; Reading Recovery Trainer, Clemson University
C.C. Bates is an Associate Professor in Literacy Education and the Director of the Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Training Center at Clemson University. Her research agenda focuses on the use of digital tools to enhance and deliver professional development for reading interventionists... Read More →
avatar for Maryann McBride

Maryann McBride

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, Clemson University
Maryann McBride is a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader at Clemson University. She has spent 30 years as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, Reading Recovery Teacher, and Reading Recovery Teacher Leader for Prince George’s County Public Schools, the largest urban implementation... Read More →
avatar for Jan Richardson

Jan Richardson

Literacy Consultant, Scholastic
Jan is an author and consultant. Her books, The Next Steps in..., are very popular with teachers. She has been a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader and frequent presenter at National, Regional and Local conference.

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-8)

9:00am EST

54A - On-Demand+: Facilitating Student-Led Talk: 'Hands Down, Speak Out'
Facilitating Student-Led Talk Virtually and In-Person: Hands-Down, Speak Out.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #54B on Saturday, February 6, at 1:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for CHRISTY THOMPSON

CHRISTY THOMPSON

Literacy Coach, Fairfax County Public Schools
Christy Thompson is a Literacy Coach in Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. She has spent her teaching and coaching career particularly focused on listening to and learning from the talk of our youngest students.
avatar for KASSIA WEDEKIND

KASSIA WEDEKIND

Math Coach and Consultant
Kassia Omohundro Wedekind spent many wonderful years as a classroom teacher and math coach in Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia and now splits her time between being an independent math coach and an editor at Stenhouse Publishers. Her favorite days are spent in classrooms... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-2)

9:00am EST

55A - On-Demand+: Leveraging Language to Build and Bridge English Learners' Vocabulary Needs in Middle Grades
Focus on leveraging the existing language assets of middle school English Language Learners is a translanguaging approach. Practical strategies and resources are shared along with best practices for English language development during this interactive session.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #55B on February 6 at 1:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
LM

Lesley Morgan

Title III EL Specialist, Harrison County SD
Lesley is National Board Certified Teacher with almost 20 years of teaching experience ranging from EFL teaching in Japan to higher education teaching at a large public university, middle school classroom reading teacher, and as an itinerant, EL specialist where she works with ages... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (6-8)

9:00am EST

56A - On-Demand+: Building Relationships through Student-Centered, Inquiry-Based Coaching Cycles
Building and maintaining positive relationships is the key to effective coaching! Learn how to keep the focus on student achievement while empowering teachers through side-by-side inquiry, decision-making, and risk-taking.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #56B on February 6 at 1:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
SS

Shelly Schaub

Literacy Collaborative Trainer, The Ohio State University
Shelly Schaub is currently a Literacy Collaborative trainer at The Ohio State University. She has served as a Classroom Teacher, Intervention Teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher, Title 1 Coordinator, Literacy Coach, and Professional Developer.

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Literacy Coaching

9:00am EST

57A - On-Demand+: Applying Reading Recovery Principles in the Classroom Setting
Classroom teachers must work effectively with students who struggle in literacy. Learn theory and basic principles used by Reading Recovery teachers for working with students in the classroom setting.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #57B on February 6 at 1:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
KL

Kayla Lewis

Literacy Professor, Missouri State University
Kayla Lewis, Ph.D., has been in the education field for over 20 years, with experience as a classroom teacher, Reading Recovery teacher, literacy coach, and university professor. She is currently a literacy professor at Missouri State University. Her research focuses on interventions... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

9:00am EST

58A - On-Demand+: Titles to Promote Culturally Responsive Classrooms and Engage Diverse Learners
Come see newly published books and learn classroom-tested ideas to promote culturally responsive classrooms and teach across the curriculum. Children's work and teaching charts demonstrate ways to differentiate.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #58B on February 6 at 1:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
FW

Fran Wilson

Teacher and Language Arts Instructional Leader, Madeira City Schools
Fran Wilson is a second grade teacher and language arts instructional leader at Madeira Elementary School. She has served on multiple book awards including the Notable Books for a Global Society Award, the Orbis Pictus Award, and the Charlotte Huck Award. She is currently reviewing... Read More →
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Nicole Prater

2nd Grade Teacher and Science Instructional Leader, Madeira City Schools
Nicole Prater is a second grade teacher and a science instructional leader at Madeira Elementary School. In her twenty years of teaching she has discovered many creative ways to incorporate quality literature into all content areas, while differentiating to meet the needs of all learners... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Children's Literature

9:00am EST

61A - On-Demand+: What's your point? Clear, Concise Teaching After the Running Record
Pressured after running records to decide on just the right teaching moves? Learn how to craft teaching points that are true, kind, and necessary throughout a child's lessons.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #61B on February 6 at 2:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
LM

Leslie McBane

Teacher Leader, South-Western City Schools, Stiles Family Center
Leslie has been an Ohio Teacher Leader for over 20 years and is a former Literacy Coach with Literacy Collaborative. She currently serves as the President-Elect of RRCNA. Leslie finds the work of teaching children to read and write endlessly challenging and rewarding, and appreciates... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

9:00am EST

62A - On-Demand+: 'Lifting' Student Learning in Literacy Processing
When a student "appears unwilling to work," frustration can block further learning. Dr. Clay outlines procedures that enable us to lift student learning. Let's explore what's possible.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #62B on February 6 at 2:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
PG

Pamela Grayson

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, Mid-Atlantic Reading Recovery
Pam Grayson's experience in Reading Recovery® spans 27 years. She is currently a pseudo-retired Teacher Leader who still teaches children daily as a volunteer. Her life in Reading Recovery® began in 1992 at the UNC-Wilmington under the expert tutelage of Dr Noel Jones. She loves... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

9:00am EST

64A - On-Demand+: From Isolation to Integrated Practice: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness All Day Long!
Early literacy skills of phonemic awareness and phonics can be learned while reading, writing, and speaking. Reimagine a day filled with fun, purposeful transfer of new learning.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #64B on Saturday, February 6, at 2:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
KS

Kelsey Sorum (Corter)

K-1 Co-Teacher, Brooklyn Compass Charter School
Kelsey Sorum spends each day co-constructing joyful learning experiences alongside 26 kindergartners at a NYC progressive public school. Kelsey values the strong voices of young children and knows literacy is a vessel for them to be seen and heard, while developing empathy and perspective-taking... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-2)

9:00am EST

65A - On-Demand+: Increasing Student Engagement During Reading and Writing Workshop
Explore strategies for increasing engagement of 21st century adolescents with movement and talking, thus promoting thinking and learning during minilessons, small group instruction, independent work, and sharing.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #65B on February 6 at 2:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
AN

Amy Nguyen

Educational Consultant
Amy Nguyen taught for 14 years in an urban, high poverty school as a Special Education teacher and a reading intervention specialist, and 8 years in a private school as a middle school language arts teacher and then as a Curriculum Director. As a Curriculum Director she presented... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (6-8)

9:00am EST

66A - On-Demand+: Linger in the Lift: Prompting Shifts in Teaching and Learning
Want to take coaching to new levels, resulting in shifts in teaching and learning? Explore how effective coaching interactions unfold, including a time of lingering to lift teacher thinking.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #66B on February 6 at 2:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
WR

Wendy Reed (Sheets)

Literacy Collaborative Trainer, OSU Literacy Collaborative Training Center
As an author, speaker, Literacy Collaborative trainer, PhD candidate, consultant, researcher, former classroom teacher, literacy coach, & Reading Recovery teacher with over 20 years of experience, Wendy is passionate about fostering professional learning with teachers, coaches, administrators... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Literacy Coaching

9:00am EST

67A - On-Demand+: Influencing Literacy Legislation and Policies
Prevent inequitable state literacy policies and legislation through implementing critical strategies and taking essential action. Focusing on dyslexia, learn how to take necessary steps if legislation has already been passed.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #67B on February 6 at 2:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Kathryn Champeau

Reading Specialist, UW Milwaukee
Kathy Champeau is a Past President of the Wisconsin State Reading Association (WSRA) currently serving as their Legislative Chair. She has testified at her state government hearings regarding proposed literacy policies and legislation.

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

9:00am EST

68A - On-Demand+: Reading Recovery and Research: Beyond the Intervention
The success of Reading Recovery has had profound influences on literacy instruction. Explore research and resources available to support the influence of Reading Recovery in other instructional contexts.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #68B on February 6 at 2:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Debra Zarling

PK-5 Literacy Coordinator, Oshkosh Area School District
Debra Zarling is the PK-5 Literacy Coordinator for the Oshkosh Area School District in Wisconsin and site coordinator for the Valley Area Reading Recovery Consortium. In addition to her role as a district Reading Specialist, she has also been a classroom teacher, Title I Teacher... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

9:00am EST

71A - On-Demand+: When Students Don’t Know How to Confirm
A shrug? A blank stare? We've all had students who aren't sure how to answer the question: “Are you right?” Videos demonstrate theory into practice as you foster student independence in confirming responses.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #71B on February 6 at 3:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Lorianne Fitzgerald

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, Delaware City Schools
Lori has been involved with Reading Recovery (as both a teacher and a teacher leader) for the past 13 years. She has given conference presentations on confirming, roaming around the known, sounds and spelling, and complexity in writing.

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

9:00am EST

72A - On-Demand+: Daily Writing Segment: Always A Teaching Move with a Target
Clay tells us that our teaching during writing should target: learning to do something, do it better, faster, link it up to something, and use it independently. Come explore how.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #72B on February 6 at 3:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Cheri Slinger

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, The Ohio State University
Cheri Slinger is a Reading Recovery teacher leader on assignment with The Ohio State University. She has worked as a RR teacher or teacher leader for 31 years. Prior to the Reading Recovery work, she taught primary grades for 14 years. Cheri has presented at conferences and worked... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

9:00am EST

73A - On-Demand+: Building Bigger Ideas: The Power of Talk, Texts, and Thoughtful Teacher Facilitation
Big ideas abound in classrooms where students think and talk together purposefully and joyfully. Explore great texts for launching talks and facilitative strategies for teaching all children to engage meaningfully.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #73B on February 6 at 3:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Nichols

Maria Nichols

Author, Consultant, Featured Speaker
Maria’s work as an educational leader includes 33 years with the San Diego Unified School District, where she served as a Demonstration Teacher, Literacy Coach, and eventually as the Director of School Innovation. Her passion for transformational approaches to teaching and learning... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-8)

9:00am EST

75A - On-Demand+: Small Group Reading & Writing for ALL Students
Small groups create opportunities for good instruction that can also serve as interventions. Learn about tools and protocols that support small group reading and writing for students in grades 6-8.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #75B on February 6 at 3:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Patty McGee

Patty McGee

Author, Benchmark Education
Patty McGee is an author-educator-consultant whose passion and vision is to create learning environments where teachers and students discover their true potential and power. Patty’s favorite moments are when groups of educators are working with students collaboratively in the classroom... Read More →
avatar for Julie Wright

Julie Wright

Author, Consultant & Instructional Coach, Julie Wright Consulting
With over 25 years experience in education working as a teacher, instructional coach, district literacy leader, and national consultant, Julie Wright supports educators and students across urban, suburban, rural, public and private settings. While integration of content is her natural... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (6-8)

9:00am EST

77A - On-Demand+: The E-Squared Solution: Equity and Excellence Right Now
Our students and teachers need to have change that happens right now, with immediate and clear impact on student results and educational equity.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #77B on January 31 at 2:45 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Douglas Reeves

Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions
Dr. Reeves has worked with education, business, nonprofit, and government organizations throughout the world. The author of more than 30 books and more than 100 articles on leadership and organizational effectiveness, he has twice been named to the Harvard University Distinguished... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

9:00am EST

78A - On-Demand+: Best New Books for Grades 3-6
Outstanding new books for cultivating reading joy in grade 3-8 students will be showcased! An extensive list of titles highlights a variety of genres, formats, themes, and awards.  

Join the live Continued Engagement session #78B on February 6 at 1:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Pinkerton (Patrick)

Lisa Pinkerton (Patrick)

Marie Clay Endowed Chair, The Ohio State University
Lisa Pinkerton (Patrick) is the Marie Clay Endowed Chair in Reading Recovery and Early Literacy at The Ohio State University. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor and a Reading Recovery Trainer. An avid reader, Lisa earned her PhD in Literature for Children and Young Adults at The... Read More →

Saturday January 30, 2021 9:00am - Sunday February 28, 2021 11:59pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Children's Literature
 
Sunday, January 31
 

2:45pm EST

21B - Continued Engagement: Digging Deeper into Comprehension in Reading Recovery
Learn how to help children dig deeper into comprehension in Reading Recovery texts by making inferences and connecting to the 'big ideas of life' found in all literature.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #21A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Lea McGee

Emeritus Trainer, The Ohio State University
Lea M. McGee is Emeritus Professor and Reading Recovery Trainer at the Ohio State University where she was the Marie Clay Chair of Reading Recovery and Early Literacy. She previously taught at the University of Alabama, Boston College, and Louisiana State University. She is author... Read More →

Sunday January 31, 2021 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

2:45pm EST

22B - Continued Engagement: Word Work Across the Lesson: From Isolation to Integration
Does word work sometimes feel less connected than it should? Let's work together to plan responsively for word work across the lesson, not just at the board.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #22A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Jamie Lipp

Trainer, Reading Recovery, The Ohio State University
Dr. Jamie Lipp currently serves as a Recovery trainer at The Ohio State University. Jamie has nearly 20 years of experience in education, serving in a variety of roles which include classroom teacher, Reading Recovery teacher, literacy specialists, ELA curriculum specialist and university... Read More →

Sunday January 31, 2021 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

2:45pm EST

23B - Continued Engagement: Book Clubs, Book Talks, and Read-Alouds: Experiences to Inspire Community
Help your students become the driving force of literary response and book choice in your ELA classroom. Explore engaging strategies to create joyfully engaged readers while building their readers' identities.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #23A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Lynne Dorfman

Advisory Board Teacher Leader, West Chester University, West Chester Writing Project
Lynne Dorfman has been an adjunct professor for Arcadia University for the past twenty years and loves interacting with graduate students. Lynne enjoys her work as a co-editor of PA Reads: Journal of Keystone State Literacy Association and current president of KSLA Brandywine/Valley... Read More →
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Kristin Haring

8th Grade Teacher, Reading, Kutztown Area School District
Kristin Haring is 8th-grade Reading teacher & team leader at Kutztown Area School District. She is the Secondary ELA department leader and serves the district as teacher leader for middle school on the district's literacy committee. An educator for 20 years. Kristin first began her... Read More →
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Catherine Gehman

4th Grade Teacher, Boyertown Area School District
Catherine Gehman is a Fourth Grade ELA Teacher at Gilbertsville Elementary School in the Boyertown Area School District. She has an M.Ed.in General Education,from Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA and a B.S.Ed., Elementary Education K-8 from Cedarville College, Cedarville, OH. Catherine... Read More →

Sunday January 31, 2021 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-8)

2:45pm EST

24B - Continued Engagement: "We-Do" Writing: Maximizing Practice to Develop Independent Writers
Explore writing that consists of three foundational strands. Teachers learn how to use these strands to better meet individual student needs.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #24A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Leah Mermelstein

Leah Mermelstein

Literacy Consultant and Author, Read-Write-Connect, INC
Leah Mermelstein is a well-known expert and author on the teaching of writing, reading, and language development. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at national conferences, admired for her close study of students’ writing and reading development. As a literacy consultant, she... Read More →

Sunday January 31, 2021 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-2)

2:45pm EST

25B - Continued Engagement: Your Story is your Superpower!
Matthew Carter is the inspiration behind Jason Reynolds' popular book, Ghost. Every life can inspire writing. Hear his story and learn how to build dialogue and engage students in writing.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #25A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Carter

Matthew Carter

Owner, Matthew Carter Talks, LLC
Matthew Carter is the inspiration behind Ghost, a New York Times best-selling novel by Jason Reynolds. Recently named one of America's 100 most-loved books by the Great American Read, Carter's story has served as welcomed introduction to literature for thousands of students, and given... Read More →

Sunday January 31, 2021 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (6-8)

2:45pm EST

26B - Continued Engagement: The Power of Choice: Coaching for a Culture of Collaboration
Choice fosters engagement and ownership, but are teachers provided with authentic choices in coaching and professional learning? Explore ways to increase choice while leveraging technology to expand sharing and collaboration.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #26A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Jacqueline Wissman

District Literacy Coach Trainer, South-Western City Schools
Jacqueline Wissman began her teaching in Columbus Public Schools in 1993 and have experience in grades K-4. She immediately pursued my MA in Reading/Language at The Ohio State University to learn to meet the needs of her students. In 1999, she engaged in Primary Literacy Collaborative... Read More →

Sunday January 31, 2021 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Literacy Coaching

2:45pm EST

27B - Continued Engagement: Science and Practice: What Research Actually Says about Teaching our Youngest Learners
Science of reading research can be interpreted in many ways, but assessment data - both formative and summative - should guide decision making in schools.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #27A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Adria Klein

Professor, Saint Marys College
Adria Klein, Ph.D., is the Trainer and Director of the Reading Recovery Center at Saint Mary’s College of California. Dr. Klein is the co-author of many professional books and articles including Research in Reading Recovery, as well as many children's books. Her latest books are... Read More →

Sunday January 31, 2021 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

2:45pm EST

28B - Continued Engagement: Using Picture Books to Anchor, Navigate, and Explore
Picture books allow students to master literacies with depth and precision. Learn to anchor teaching, model thinking, support student learning, and explore inquiries with carefully curated texts!

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #28A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Wright

Julie Wright

Author, Consultant & Instructional Coach, Julie Wright Consulting
With over 25 years experience in education working as a teacher, instructional coach, district literacy leader, and national consultant, Julie Wright supports educators and students across urban, suburban, rural, public and private settings. While integration of content is her natural... Read More →

Sunday January 31, 2021 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Children's Literature
 
Tuesday, February 2
 

4:00pm EST

33B - Continued Engagement: Every Child Deserves #TheRightTools: Equitable Practices that Meet Students’ Needs
Make informed decisions based on the unique needs of your students, striving for equitable learning experiences and outcomes. Explore ways to leverage resources, instruction, and strategies that value all students.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #33A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Towanda Harris

Dr. Towanda Harris

Author/Consultant, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Dr. Towanda Harris has been a teacher, staff developer, literacy content specialist, and instructional coach. Currently an Instructional Leadership Coordinator and an adjunct professor of reading and writing in Atlanta, Georgia, she brings almost twenty years of experience to the... Read More →

Tuesday February 2, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-8)

4:00pm EST

35B - Continued Engagement: Using Running Record Analysis to Inform Early Literacy Instruction for English Learners
Through running record analysis, explore the unique early literacy instructional needs of English learners and the impact of first language transfer, oral language, and literacy gaps. Some basic knowledge of Running Record conventions, scoring and analysis is strongly recommended.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #35A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning. 
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Ledger

Stephanie Ledger

ESL/ELD Early Literacy Resource Teacher, Waterloo Region District School Board, Sunnyside Public School
Stephanie Ledger is an ESL/ELD Early Literacy Resource Teacher with the Waterloo Region District School Board in Kitchener, Ontario. For the past 30 years, Stephanie has engaged in collaborative learning opportunities with elementary and secondary English learners and their teachers... Read More →

Tuesday February 2, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (6-8)

4:00pm EST

36B - Continued Engagement: Building Coaching Capacity
This session highlights the coaching of two teachers; one being coached in classroom practices and one being coached in how to become a literacy coach. Applicable to all coaches.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #36A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Caitlyn White

1st Grade Teacher, Fayette County Public Schools
Caitlyn White has 6 years experience in the classroom. She has taught 5th grade and is currently a 1st grade teacher. Caitlyn recently completed a year-long study aimed at connecting Marie Clay's Literacy Processing Theory to classroom practices. During this time, she taught a student... Read More →
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LeeAnn Lewellen

Instructional Coach, Fayette County Public Schools
LeeAnn is a Reading Recovery trained teacher that is currently serving as an instructional coach.
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Kelsey Wharton

3rd Grade Teacher, Fayette County Public Schools, Northern Elementary
Kelsey Wharton is in her 7th year of teaching. She teaches 3rd grade at Northern Elementary in Lexington, Kentucky. She has her masters in Educational Leadership and is working to become an instructional coach.

Tuesday February 2, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Literacy Coaching

4:00pm EST

38B - Continued Engagement: What's New for K-2 Readers?
Discover quality children’s literature of many genres published in the past year. A bibliography is provided.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #38A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Patricia Scharer

Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University
Patricia L Scharer is Professor Emeritus of the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. She has been actively involved in two literacy projects—Literacy Collaborative, a K-8 school reform model training on-site coaches to support teacher professional... Read More →

Tuesday February 2, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Children's Literature

4:00pm EST

5B - Continued Engagement: Responsive Thoughtful Instruction: An Intervention Design with “HEART”
RTI and MTSS both have the potential to be a powerful school wide instructional framework that would ensure the success of every student. Sadly, this potential has not been realized in either case as an inflexible design has led to roadblocks that have thus deterred the way forward. Mary Howard will address these roadblocks with suggestions for breaking down the barriers as we refocus our efforts on an intervention design that is more responsive, thoughtful and always with students at the center.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to Mary’s Featured Session #5A on Sunday, January 31, allowing you to deep dive with the speaker for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Howard

Mary Howard

Author and Consultant, Professional Development Network
Dr. Mary Howard is often described as a “teachers’ teacher,” with special insight into classroom realities. An educator for almost five decades, she combines experiences as a special education, Title I and Reading Recovery teacher, and reading specialist/coach and offers in-school... Read More →

Tuesday February 2, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom

4:00pm EST

6B - Continued Engagement: It’s All about Relationships!
Helping children to see and hear relationships helps them to problem solve new words in reading and writing and is generative. This session   explores ways in which we can help children to develop this power.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to Sue's Featured Session #6A on Sunday, January 31, allowing you to deep dive with the speaker for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Sue Duncan

Sue Duncan

Reading Recovery Trainer, University of Georgia
Dr. Sue Duncan was Executive Director of the Reading Recovery Program in the Early Childhood and Elementary Education Department at Georgia State University and worked at GSU for 26 years. Dr. Duncan trained as a Reading Recovery Trainer in 1989 and has worked in New Zealand, England... Read More →

Tuesday February 2, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery
 
Thursday, February 4
 

4:00pm EST

41B - Continued Engagement: Hard to Teach for Me!
Examine procedures that bring about change in a child's processing system. Reflect on the teaching and learning that lead to a plan of action.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #41A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Maryann McBride

Maryann McBride

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, Clemson University
Maryann McBride is a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader at Clemson University. She has spent 30 years as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, Reading Recovery Teacher, and Reading Recovery Teacher Leader for Prince George’s County Public Schools, the largest urban implementation... Read More →

Thursday February 4, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

4:00pm EST

43B - Continued Engagement: Blurring the Line Between Reading, Writing, Thinking, Talking
Reading grows writers, writing grows readers. Explore strategies for developing a constructive flow between reading and writing workshop that enables students to think, talk, construct, and ultimately develop literate lives.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #43A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Nichols

Maria Nichols

Author, Consultant, Featured Speaker
Maria’s work as an educational leader includes 33 years with the San Diego Unified School District, where she served as a Demonstration Teacher, Literacy Coach, and eventually as the Director of School Innovation. Her passion for transformational approaches to teaching and learning... Read More →
avatar for Leah Mermelstein

Leah Mermelstein

Literacy Consultant and Author, Read-Write-Connect, INC
Leah Mermelstein is a well-known expert and author on the teaching of writing, reading, and language development. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at national conferences, admired for her close study of students’ writing and reading development. As a literacy consultant, she... Read More →

Thursday February 4, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-8)

4:00pm EST

44B - Continued Engagement: Changing Up Read-Aloud to Foster Agency, Identity, and Interpretation
Young readers have big ideas and love to talk about them. Let's shift the teacher's role in read-aloud to empower students and create space for meaningful, developmentally appropriate response.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #44A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Clare Landrigan

Author, Heinemann
Clare Landrigan is a staff developer who is still a teacher at heart. She spends her days partnering with school systems to implement best practices in the field of literacy and is on the board of The Book Love Foundation. She is the co-author of, It's All About the Books published... Read More →

Thursday February 4, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-2)

4:00pm EST

45B - Continued Engagement: Engaging Literacy Instruction Across All Content Areas
Learn how to easily incorporate literacy into daily instruction. Strategies include vocabulary development, writing to demonstrate learning, reading comprehension, writing to learn, and academic dialogue.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #45A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Erin Manna

Reading and Writing Teacher, Morton Middle School
Erin Manna has spent the past 19 years working in education, teaching English and reading intervention classes to students in grades 6-12. She is currently a secondary literacy instructional specialist for Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, Kentucky. In this position, Erin... Read More →

Thursday February 4, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (6-8)

4:00pm EST

46B - Continued Engagement: Professional Development with Lasting Impact: Designing for Instructional Change
To create professional development with lasting pedagogical impact, literacy coaches must plan for high levels of engagement that includes: clear expectations, deep immersion with content, and clear, powerful demonstrations.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #46A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
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Danielle Gruhler

Associate Professor of Literacy Education, Kent State University
Gruhler has been a professional educator for nearly 30 years. She has been a classroom teacher as well as teacher educator in Middle and Early Childhood Education, and the graduate program in literacy education at Kent State University. She has served numerous school districts in... Read More →

Thursday February 4, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Literacy Coaching

4:00pm EST

47B - Continued Engagement: Empowering Reading Recovery Teachers as Change Agents in Schools and Districts
Transcend building and district K-2 core instruction by utilizing your Reading Recovery teachers as professional development facilitators and peer literacy coaches while building capacity among your staff and district.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #47A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
LM

Lea McGee

Emeritus Trainer, The Ohio State University
Lea M. McGee is Emeritus Professor and Reading Recovery Trainer at the Ohio State University where she was the Marie Clay Chair of Reading Recovery and Early Literacy. She previously taught at the University of Alabama, Boston College, and Louisiana State University. She is author... Read More →
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Lisa Fisher

Reading Recovery TL & ELA Program Specialist, Sarasota County Schools
Lisa Fisher, Sarasota County Schools Reading Recovery Teacher Leader 5 years, over 23 years of experience in district serving as an elementary teacher, reading specialist, reading resource teacher, CARE/MtSS facilitator, PD coordinator, district program specialist and RR teacher... Read More →
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Rachel Chappell

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, Sarasota County Schools, Tatum Ridge Elementary
Rachel Chappell has been an educator for 20+ years in Sarasota, FL. with elementary teaching and professional development experience. She has been reading coach, Reading Recovery Teacher and is currently a Teacher Leader in Sarasota County, FL, a young yet robust Reading Recovery... Read More →
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Patti Folino

Principal, Sarasota County Schools
Dr. Patti Folino, Principal at Tuttle Elementary School in Sarasota County, has served as teacher Pre-K through 8th grade, professional development specialist, and school & district administrator. She has been an educator in Sarasota County Florida for over 25 years with an ongoing... Read More →

Thursday February 4, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

4:00pm EST

48B - Continued Engagement: From Surviving to Thriving: Building a Culture of Resilience for Educators
Leading those who teach is emotional work. Explore how using your emotional intelligence can create greater resilience and success in your school. Let's learn to thrive!

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #48A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Sherry Kinzel

Sherry Kinzel

Literacy/Coach Trainer, The Ohio State University
Sherry Kinzel is a University Trainer for the Literacy Collaborative Project, a nationally recognized literacy coach training center at The Ohio State University. She is passionate about helping educators discover their strengths and create the kind of transformational change in schools... Read More →

Thursday February 4, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy
 
Saturday, February 6
 

1:00pm EST

53B - Continued Engagement: Using Running Records: A Static View of a Dynamic Process
Explore using Running Records to identify issues and plan instruction. Particular attention is given to dealing with monitoring, searching, and adapting for older readers.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #53A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for C.C. Bates

C.C. Bates

Associate Professor, Literacy Education; Reading Recovery Trainer, Clemson University
C.C. Bates is an Associate Professor in Literacy Education and the Director of the Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Training Center at Clemson University. Her research agenda focuses on the use of digital tools to enhance and deliver professional development for reading interventionists... Read More →
avatar for Maryann McBride

Maryann McBride

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, Clemson University
Maryann McBride is a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader at Clemson University. She has spent 30 years as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, Reading Recovery Teacher, and Reading Recovery Teacher Leader for Prince George’s County Public Schools, the largest urban implementation... Read More →
avatar for Jan Richardson

Jan Richardson

Literacy Consultant, Scholastic
Jan is an author and consultant. Her books, The Next Steps in..., are very popular with teachers. She has been a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader and frequent presenter at National, Regional and Local conference.

Saturday February 6, 2021 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-8)

1:00pm EST

54B - Continued Engagement: Facilitating Student-Led Talk: 'Hands Down, Speak Out'
Facilitating Student-Led Talk Virtually and In-Person: Hands-Down, Speak Out.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #54A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for CHRISTY THOMPSON

CHRISTY THOMPSON

Literacy Coach, Fairfax County Public Schools
Christy Thompson is a Literacy Coach in Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. She has spent her teaching and coaching career particularly focused on listening to and learning from the talk of our youngest students.
avatar for KASSIA WEDEKIND

KASSIA WEDEKIND

Math Coach and Consultant
Kassia Omohundro Wedekind spent many wonderful years as a classroom teacher and math coach in Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia and now splits her time between being an independent math coach and an editor at Stenhouse Publishers. Her favorite days are spent in classrooms... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-2)

1:00pm EST

55B - Continued Engagement: Leveraging Language to Build and Bridge English Learners' Vocabulary Needs in Middle Grades
Focus on leveraging the existing language assets of middle school English Language Learners is a translanguaging approach. Practical strategies and resources are shared along with best practices for English language development during this interactive session.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #55A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
LM

Lesley Morgan

Title III EL Specialist, Harrison County SD
Lesley is National Board Certified Teacher with almost 20 years of teaching experience ranging from EFL teaching in Japan to higher education teaching at a large public university, middle school classroom reading teacher, and as an itinerant, EL specialist where she works with ages... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (6-8)

1:00pm EST

56B - Continued Engagement: Building Relationships through Student-Centered, Inquiry-Based Coaching Cycles
Building and maintaining positive relationships is the key to effective coaching! Learn how to keep the focus on student achievement while empowering teachers through side-by-side inquiry, decision-making, and risk-taking. Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #56A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
SS

Shelly Schaub

Literacy Collaborative Trainer, The Ohio State University
Shelly Schaub is currently a Literacy Collaborative trainer at The Ohio State University. She has served as a Classroom Teacher, Intervention Teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher, Title 1 Coordinator, Literacy Coach, and Professional Developer.

Saturday February 6, 2021 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Literacy Coaching

1:00pm EST

57B - Continued Engagement: Applying Reading Recovery Principles in the Classroom Setting
Classroom teachers must work effectively with students who struggle in literacy. Learn theory and basic principles used by Reading Recovery teachers for working with students in the classroom setting.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #57A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
KL

Kayla Lewis

Literacy Professor, Missouri State University
Kayla Lewis, Ph.D., has been in the education field for over 20 years, with experience as a classroom teacher, Reading Recovery teacher, literacy coach, and university professor. She is currently a literacy professor at Missouri State University. Her research focuses on interventions... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

1:00pm EST

58B - Continued Engagement: Titles to Promote Culturally Responsive Classrooms and Engage Diverse Learners
Come see newly published books and learn classroom-tested ideas to promote culturally responsive classrooms and teach across the curriculum. Children's work and teaching charts demonstrate ways to differentiate.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #58A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
FW

Fran Wilson

Teacher and Language Arts Instructional Leader, Madeira City Schools
Fran Wilson is a second grade teacher and language arts instructional leader at Madeira Elementary School. She has served on multiple book awards including the Notable Books for a Global Society Award, the Orbis Pictus Award, and the Charlotte Huck Award. She is currently reviewing... Read More →
NP

Nicole Prater

2nd Grade Teacher and Science Instructional Leader, Madeira City Schools
Nicole Prater is a second grade teacher and a science instructional leader at Madeira Elementary School. In her twenty years of teaching she has discovered many creative ways to incorporate quality literature into all content areas, while differentiating to meet the needs of all learners... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Children's Literature

1:00pm EST

8B - Continued Engagement: Investigating the "I's" of Independence
Explore critical factors in fostering independent problem-solving: allowing for the child to take initiative, identification of strengths, and evaluating interactions between teacher and child. Join us in investigating “knowing how and when to hold back and let the independent child take over the whole task.”

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to Jennifer's Featured Session #8A on Thursday, February 4, allowing you to deep dive with the speaker for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Flight

Jennifer Flight

Reading Recovery Trainer, Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery
Jennifer Flight is a Reading Recovery trainer at the Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery, Western Region, Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has experience as an early years classroom teacher and as a Reading Recovery Teacher and Teacher Leader. Her recent research interests include using... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

1:00pm EST

9B - Continued Engagement: Have We Forgotten about Ease in Roaming Around the Known?
The outcomes of Roaming Around the Known are “confidence, ease, flexibility, and with luck, discovery.” How a teacher understands and orchestrates “ease” during this pivotal time can impact a child’s acceleration. This study session explores teaching decisions during the first 10 lessons that support and subvert “ease”. Please have Literacy Lessons Designed for Individuals (Revised) with you for this session.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to James's Featured Session #9A on Thursday, February 4, allowing you to deep dive with the speaker for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for James Schnug

James Schnug

Reading Recovery Trainer, The Ohio State University
Dr. James Schnug is a Reading Recovery trainer with The Ohio State University. He has served as a board member for the Reading Recovery Council of North America, Implementation Section editor for the Journal of Reading Recovery (JRR), and co-strand leader for RRCNA’s annual conference... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

2:00pm EST

61B - Continued Engagement: What's your point? Clear, Concise Teaching After the Running Record
Pressured after running records to decide on just the right teaching moves? Learn how to craft teaching points that are true, kind, and necessary throughout a child's lessons.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #61A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
LM

Leslie McBane

Teacher Leader, South-Western City Schools, Stiles Family Center
Leslie has been an Ohio Teacher Leader for over 20 years and is a former Literacy Coach with Literacy Collaborative. She currently serves as the President-Elect of RRCNA. Leslie finds the work of teaching children to read and write endlessly challenging and rewarding, and appreciates... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

2:00pm EST

62B - Continued Engagement: 'Lifting' Student Learning in Literacy Processing
When a student "appears unwilling to work," frustration can block further learning. Dr. Clay outlines procedures that enable us to lift student learning. Let's explore what's possible.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #62A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
PG

Pamela Grayson

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, Mid-Atlantic Reading Recovery
Pam Grayson's experience in Reading Recovery® spans 27 years. She is currently a pseudo-retired Teacher Leader who still teaches children daily as a volunteer. Her life in Reading Recovery® began in 1992 at the UNC-Wilmington under the expert tutelage of Dr Noel Jones. She loves... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

2:00pm EST

64B - Continued Engagement: From Isolation to Integrated Practice: Phonics & Phonemic Awareness All Day Long!
Early literacy skills of phonemic awareness and phonics can be learned while reading, writing, and speaking. Reimagine a day filled with fun, purposeful transfer of new learning.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #64A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
KS

Kelsey Sorum (Corter)

K-1 Co-Teacher, Brooklyn Compass Charter School
Kelsey Sorum spends each day co-constructing joyful learning experiences alongside 26 kindergartners at a NYC progressive public school. Kelsey values the strong voices of young children and knows literacy is a vessel for them to be seen and heard, while developing empathy and perspective-taking... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-2)

2:00pm EST

65B - Continued Engagement: Increasing Student Engagement During Reading and Writing Workshop
Explore strategies for increasing engagement of 21st century adolescents with movement and talking, thus promoting thinking and learning during minilessons, small group instruction, independent work, and sharing.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #65A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
AN

Amy Nguyen

Educational Consultant
Amy Nguyen taught for 14 years in an urban, high poverty school as a Special Education teacher and a reading intervention specialist, and 8 years in a private school as a middle school language arts teacher and then as a Curriculum Director. As a Curriculum Director she presented... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (6-8)

2:00pm EST

66B - Continued Engagement: Linger in the Lift: Prompting Shifts in Teaching and Learning
Want to take coaching to new levels, resulting in shifts in teaching and learning? Explore how effective coaching interactions unfold, including a time of lingering to lift teacher thinking.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #66A allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
WR

Wendy Reed (Sheets)

Literacy Collaborative Trainer, OSU Literacy Collaborative Training Center
As an author, speaker, Literacy Collaborative trainer, PhD candidate, consultant, researcher, former classroom teacher, literacy coach, & Reading Recovery teacher with over 20 years of experience, Wendy is passionate about fostering professional learning with teachers, coaches, administrators... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Literacy Coaching

2:00pm EST

67B - Continued Engagement: Influencing Literacy Legislation and Policies
Prevent inequitable state literacy policies and legislation through implementing critical strategies and taking essential action. Focusing on dyslexia, learn how to take necessary steps if legislation has already been passed.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #67A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
KC

Kathryn Champeau

Reading Specialist, UW Milwaukee
Kathy Champeau is a Past President of the Wisconsin State Reading Association (WSRA) currently serving as their Legislative Chair. She has testified at her state government hearings regarding proposed literacy policies and legislation.

Saturday February 6, 2021 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

2:00pm EST

68B - Continued Engagement: Reading Recovery and Research: Beyond the Intervention
The success of Reading Recovery has had profound influences on literacy instruction. Explore research and resources available to support the influence of Reading Recovery in other instructional contexts.

Join the live Continued Engagement session #68B on February 6 at 2:00 PM EST to follow-up this on-demand recording, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
DZ

Debra Zarling

PK-5 Literacy Coordinator, Oshkosh Area School District
Debra Zarling is the PK-5 Literacy Coordinator for the Oshkosh Area School District in Wisconsin and site coordinator for the Valley Area Reading Recovery Consortium. In addition to her role as a district Reading Specialist, she has also been a classroom teacher, Title I Teacher... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

2:00pm EST

7B - Continued Engagement: Six Ways To Know If You Are Culturally and Linguistically Responsive
Answer this question, Am I culturally and linguistically responsive? The phrase "culturally and linguistically responsive" has now become cliché, the death knell in education. Cultural responsiveness benefits all students, especially those students who have been traditionally underserved in U. S. schools. Given its importance to empowering and inspiring educators to be responsive and for students to be academically successful, how do you know if you are culturally and linguistically responsive in your mind-set and skill set? Find out during this motivating, inspiring, and thought-provoking session.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to Sharroky's Featured Session #7A on Thursday, February 4, allowing you to deep dive with the speaker for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Sharroky Hollie

Dr. Sharroky Hollie

Ph.D., Executive Director, The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching
Dr. Sharroky Hollie is a national educator who has provided professional development in the area of cultural responsiveness to 150,000 educators and has worked in nearly 2000 classrooms. Going back 25 years, he has been a classroom teacher, a central office professional development... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom

3:00pm EST

71B - Continued Engagement: When Students Don’t Know How to Confirm
A shrug? A blank stare? We've all had students who aren't sure how to answer the question: “Are you right?” Videos demonstrate theory into practice as you foster student independence in confirming responses.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #71A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
LF

Lorianne Fitzgerald

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, Delaware City Schools
Lori has been involved with Reading Recovery (as both a teacher and a teacher leader) for the past 13 years. She has given conference presentations on confirming, roaming around the known, sounds and spelling, and complexity in writing.

Saturday February 6, 2021 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

3:00pm EST

72B - Continued Engagement: Daily Writing Segment: Always A Teaching Move with a Target
Clay tells us that our teaching during writing should target: learning to do something, do it better, faster, link it up to something, and use it independently. Come explore how.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #72A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
CS

Cheri Slinger

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, The Ohio State University
Cheri Slinger is a Reading Recovery teacher leader on assignment with The Ohio State University. She has worked as a RR teacher or teacher leader for 31 years. Prior to the Reading Recovery work, she taught primary grades for 14 years. Cheri has presented at conferences and worked... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Reading Recovery

3:00pm EST

73B - Continued Engagement: Building Bigger Ideas: The Power of Talk, Texts, and Thoughtful Teacher Facilitation
Big ideas abound in classrooms where students think and talk together purposefully and joyfully. Explore great texts for launching talks and facilitative strategies for teaching all children to engage meaningfully.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #73A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Nichols

Maria Nichols

Author, Consultant, Featured Speaker
Maria’s work as an educational leader includes 33 years with the San Diego Unified School District, where she served as a Demonstration Teacher, Literacy Coach, and eventually as the Director of School Innovation. Her passion for transformational approaches to teaching and learning... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (K-8)

3:00pm EST

75B - Continued Engagement: Small Group Reading & Writing for ALL Students
Small groups create opportunities for good instruction that can also serve as interventions. Learn about tools and protocols that support small group reading and writing for students in grades 6-8.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #75A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Patty McGee

Patty McGee

Author, Benchmark Education
Patty McGee is an author-educator-consultant whose passion and vision is to create learning environments where teachers and students discover their true potential and power. Patty’s favorite moments are when groups of educators are working with students collaboratively in the classroom... Read More →
avatar for Julie Wright

Julie Wright

Author, Consultant & Instructional Coach, Julie Wright Consulting
With over 25 years experience in education working as a teacher, instructional coach, district literacy leader, and national consultant, Julie Wright supports educators and students across urban, suburban, rural, public and private settings. While integration of content is her natural... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Classroom (6-8)

3:00pm EST

77B - Continued Engagement: The E-Squared Solution: Equity and Excellence Right Now
Our students and teachers need to have change that happens right now, with immediate and clear impact on student results and educational equity.

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #77A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
DR

Douglas Reeves

Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions
Dr. Reeves has worked with education, business, nonprofit, and government organizations throughout the world. The author of more than 30 books and more than 100 articles on leadership and organizational effectiveness, he has twice been named to the Harvard University Distinguished... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Leadership in Literacy

3:00pm EST

78B - Continued Engagement: Best New Books for Grades 3-6
Outstanding new books for cultivating reading joy in grade 3-8 students will be showcased! An extensive list of titles highlights a variety of genres, formats, themes, and awards.  

Continued Engagement: This live session is a follow-up to the on-demand recording #78A, allowing you to interact with the speaker in real time for extended reflection, discussion, and personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Pinkerton (Patrick)

Lisa Pinkerton (Patrick)

Marie Clay Endowed Chair, The Ohio State University
Lisa Pinkerton (Patrick) is the Marie Clay Endowed Chair in Reading Recovery and Early Literacy at The Ohio State University. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor and a Reading Recovery Trainer. An avid reader, Lisa earned her PhD in Literature for Children and Young Adults at The... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2021 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Virtual
  Continued Engagement, Children's Literature
 
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