Events for October 19, 2024 - October 27, 2023

Book Study: “The Reading Comprehensive Blueprint”

In this book study, we will focus on The Reading Comprehension Blueprint: Helping Students Make Meaning from Text by Nancy Hennessy. Through our time together, we will develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of reading comprehension and dig into a blueprint for instructing students that includes building background knowledge and vocabulary, understanding syntax and text structure, inferencing, and more.

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Learning to Read

Online

The Reading League Vermont is cosponsoring a virtual event for parents at the end of September along with the Vermont Family Network, International Dyslexia Association-Northern New England Alliance (IDA-NNEA), and The Stern Center. This event is free to all who attend.

FREE

IDA-NNEA Virtual Conference: Unraveling the Strands: Digging Deeper Into the Science of Reading

Online

Come join us as we delve deeper into the Science of Reading. You may have heard about the Simple View of Reading. Now, come join us as we delve deeper into literacy strands. Early Bird Registration: $75.00 through September 30, 2023 General Admission: $100.00 September 30 - October 27, 2023 IDA Members: Always $75.00 IDA Educational Institution and Global Partners: Always $50.00

$75 – $100

Book Study: Reading Assessment: “Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition” by Melissa Lee Farrall

In this virtual book study series, Melissa will focus on her text, Reading Assessment: Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition, an integrated approach to the evaluation of the skills that make reading possible and enjoyable. This text was written to support evaluators and educators in their efforts to learn more about students who struggle with reading. In this discussion, participants will develop a deeper understanding of assessment and how different types of tests can be used to learn about individual strengths and weaknesses. We will explore the theoretical underpinnings of reading, language, and cognition, and we will review the components of a comprehensive reading evaluation.

Book Study: Reading Assessment: “Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition” by Melissa Lee Farrall

In this virtual book study series, Melissa will focus on her text, Reading Assessment: Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition, an integrated approach to the evaluation of the skills that make reading possible and enjoyable. This text was written to support evaluators and educators in their efforts to learn more about students who struggle with reading. In this discussion, participants will develop a deeper understanding of assessment and how different types of tests can be used to learn about individual strengths and weaknesses. We will explore the theoretical underpinnings of reading, language, and cognition, and we will review the components of a comprehensive reading evaluation.

Book Study: Reading Assessment: “Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition” by Melissa Lee Farrall

In this virtual book study series, Melissa will focus on her text, Reading Assessment: Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition, an integrated approach to the evaluation of the skills that make reading possible and enjoyable. This text was written to support evaluators and educators in their efforts to learn more about students who struggle with reading. In this discussion, participants will develop a deeper understanding of assessment and how different types of tests can be used to learn about individual strengths and weaknesses. We will explore the theoretical underpinnings of reading, language, and cognition, and we will review the components of a comprehensive reading evaluation.

Book Study: Reading Assessment: “Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition” by Melissa Lee Farrall

In this virtual book study series, Melissa will focus on her text, Reading Assessment: Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition, an integrated approach to the evaluation of the skills that make reading possible and enjoyable. This text was written to support evaluators and educators in their efforts to learn more about students who struggle with reading. In this discussion, participants will develop a deeper understanding of assessment and how different types of tests can be used to learn about individual strengths and weaknesses. We will explore the theoretical underpinnings of reading, language, and cognition, and we will review the components of a comprehensive reading evaluation.

Book Study: Reading Assessment: “Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition” by Melissa Lee Farrall

In this virtual book study series, Melissa will focus on her text, Reading Assessment: Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition, an integrated approach to the evaluation of the skills that make reading possible and enjoyable. This text was written to support evaluators and educators in their efforts to learn more about students who struggle with reading. In this discussion, participants will develop a deeper understanding of assessment and how different types of tests can be used to learn about individual strengths and weaknesses. We will explore the theoretical underpinnings of reading, language, and cognition, and we will review the components of a comprehensive reading evaluation.

Vermont Literacy Leadership: Voices from the Field

Vermont educational leaders share their perspectives on leading and managing evidence-based literacy practices in their school districts. They offer a wealth of knowledge and experience to fellow educational leaders as we move forward with implementing our new reading legislation, S.204: An Act Relating to Supporting Vermont's Young Readers through Evidence-based Literacy Instruction. Join us live for any or all of these free webinars to ask questions and get the practical guidance needed to set schools up for a successful year. Register to receive recordings of each speaker's presentation and their slide deck for future reference. Session 1: It's All About the Data: Using Reading Data to Lead Instructional Improvement Presenter: Katherine Barwin

FREE

Vermont Literacy Leadership: Voices from the Field: Session 2

Session 2: Building the Roadmap to ensure Reading Success for ALL Presenter: Michaela Martin In order to build a comprehensive MTSS academic system that supports the reading needs for all learners, leaders and other decision-makers must understand the conceptual underpinnings of these systems so they can design plans that are realistic, sustainable, and transferable to their organization. Using a school and supervisory union as a model, Michaela shares the necessary components of an effective reading system focused on high-quality instruction and intervention; effective collaboration; and professional learning. Michaela will also share specific decisions and plans, as well as strategies and actions, that bring each system component to life. Join us live for any or all of these free webinars to ask questions and get the practical guidance needed to set schools up for a successful year. Register to receive recordings of each speaker's presentation and their slide deck for future reference.

FREE
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