RDPSD Division Wide Staff Learning Day 2025: Full Schedule

8:30am MDT

Science of Reading in the Classroom

Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT

I will start with a brief look at the SoR research and two important SoR models, The Simple View of Reading and Scarborough's Reading Rope. The majority of the presentation will be practical application. The National Reading Panel outlined 5 pillars of literacy; we will discuss each of the pillars plus a sixth important component, background knowledge. We will discuss practical ideas for including each of the pillars in the classroom.It is my hope that you will walk away with something to try with your class on Monday.

Speakers

Christine Squire

Eight years ago, Christine became very passionate about learning about the science of reading, how the brain learns to read, and dyslexia when her nephew was diagnosed with dyslexia. Since his diagnosis, it has been Christine's passion to help all students learn to read. Literacy-specific... Read More →

Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
1327

ELAL, Division 1

10:15am MDT

Science of Reading in the Classroom

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT

1327

Speakers

Christine Squire

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1327

ELAL, Division 1