Science of Reading Leadership Symposium Worcester, MA

363 Plantation Street,Worcester MA 01605

15 February, 2023

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Delivering on the Promise of Literacy for All: A Science of Reading Symposium for Educational Leaders February 15 and February 16 I 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CTBeechwood Hotel I 363 Plantation Street| Worcester, MA | $199Now more than ever, we are called to focus on compelling evidence-aligned reading research to provide a clear foundation for student success. Literacy is one of the most significant social justice and equity issues today. Through the science of reading research, we have the opportunity to deliver on the promise of literacy for ALL. School leaders are the key change agents in making good on that promise. Districts where leaders know the research and lead the instruction experience the greatest success. This 2-day Science of Reading Symposium will provide the research as the foundation and the roadmap for instruction; the why and the how. Day 1: Wednesday, February 15 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer 95 Percent Group, will facilitate an interactive, deep dive into the Science of Reading. What has science taught us about how children learn to read?How do these findings help transform instructional practice?What framework can impact system-wide change and literacy success?You’ll leave Day 1 with an understanding of the principles of the Science of Reading, practical teaching techniques to put into immediate action, and a framework for system-wide change. Day 2: Thursday, February 16 I 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Keynote Speaker: Margie Gillis, Ed.D., Literacy Advocate, CALT & Founder of Literacy How 9:00 AM –10:30 AM MTSS Success Story: Embracing Change Against All Odds 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Sharon Dunn, former Principal of Loudon Elementary, Panama-Buena Vista USD, and Diane Bryson, former First Grade Teacher/Team Lead at Loudon Elementary, will be joined by Stephanie Stollar, Ph.D., founder of The Reading Science Academy, to share how site-based leaders can guide the implementation process to effectively close skill deficits and improve reading outcomes for all students. This session will cover the following: How school leaders can empower teachers with a strong foundation in the Science of ReadingKeys to motivating staff to embrace evidence-based instructional practicesBuilding and sustaining MTSS successRoundtable Panel Discussion with Literacy Leaders 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer 95 Percent Group, will moderate a discussion about effectively implementing the Science of Reading. Learn how these leaders created environments for change in their districts and schools. Panelists include: Margie Gillis, Ed.D., Nationally Recognized Literacy Expert & Founder of Literacy HowSharon Dunn, former Principal, Loudon Elementary, Panama-Buena Vista USDStephanie Stollar, Ph.D., founder of The Reading Science AcademyStephanie Grimaldi, Professor Westfield State University, MAElizabeth Haskell, Director of Curriculum & Assessment, Somerset Public Schools, MAMelissa Andresen, Curriculum & Instruction LeadAlexa Cabral, Curriculum & Instruction LeadKerry Beth Leatherwood, Curriculum & Instruction Lead Questions: [email protected] | 847-499-8200