** Canceled **
DESCRIPTION:
Good news - approximately 90-95% of all K-3 students can achieve literacy skills at or approaching grade level! Bad news - it takes approximately 17 years to turn 14% of original research into practice for the benefit of students. In this course, district and school-level instructional leaders will be provided with the scientifically based knowledge and tools needed to close the research-to-practice gap.
Course includes:
DELIVERY: This multi-day professional learning opportunity will include Online AND Face-to-Face sessions with assignments to complete between sessions:
Session 1: Back-to-School: Reading Simulation (Complete Pre-Assignments)
Prepare to be fully engaged with your web camera and mic on through this immersive, interactive reading experience.
After the session you will have until October 24th to complete the following:
Sessions 2 & 3 (Face-to-Face): How the Brain Learns to Read and the Implications for Reading Instruction and Assessment - (October 24th & 25th)
Learn about the last five decades of research that allow educators to assess, teach, and improve student outcomes through prevention of reading difficulties.
After the session you will have until November 13th to complete the following:
Session 4 (Virtual): Capstone - November 13th, 2023
Each participant will share the results of their data analysis and classroom observation(s). What next step(s) will you take in your building? Be prepared to share for 5 minutes.
AUDIENCE: Curriculum Directors, Higher Education, Instructional Coach, Elementary Principal, School Psychologist, Special Education
PRESENTERS:
CREDIT: 1 graduate credit is available for individuals who attend all required sessions, complete all required assignments, and submit the credit application fee.
COST: $50 per person
Face-to-Face Locations:
September 25th:
Our Redeemer's Christian School
700 16th Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701
October 24th & October 25th:
Minot location TBD
Virtual: Zoom links will be sent out prior to each session.
This multi-day series has sessions delivered face-to-face and virtually:
Session | Date | Time | Location |
Session 1 - Option 1 (F2F) | September 25th, 2023 | 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Our Redeemer's Christian School |
Session 1 - Option 2 (Virtual) | October 6th, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Zoom |
Session 2 (Face-to-Face) | October 24th, 2023 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Minot (location TBD) |
Session 3 (Face-to-Face) | October 25th, 2023 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Minot (location TBD) |
Session 4 (Virtual Capstone) | November 13th, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Zoom |
All sessions are listed in Central Time.