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DESCRIPTION:
Good news- the majority of 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 (Virtual): Back-to-School: Reading Simulation - April 8th, 2024 (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 from February 11th - February 23rd, 2025 to complete the following:
Sessions 2-3 (Face-to-Face): How the Brain Learns to Read and the Implications for Reading Instruction and Assessment - (February 24th-25th, 2025)
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 from February 26th - March 4th, 2025 to complete the following:
Session 4 (Virtual): Capstone - March 5th, 2025
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 through VCSU 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 Location:
3170 43rd St S #103
Fargo, ND
SEEC Training Room
Virtual: The online meeting link will be sent out prior to the session.
This multi-day series has sessions delivered face-to-face and virtually:
Session | Date | Time | Location |
Session 1 (Virtual) | February 10th, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Virtual |
Session 2 (Face-to-Face) | February 24th, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Fargo |
Session 3 (Face-to-Face) | February 25th, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Fargo |
Session 4 (Virtual) | March 5th, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Virtual |
All sessions are listed in Central Time.