Literacy

Science of Reading:  The Emergent Reader

Date:  June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8 (virtual modules will be released on these days AT 8:00)

Location:  asynchronous

Facilitator:   Amanda Davis

Grade Levels:  Elementary K-5 and Special Education K-12 

Stipend: $25/hour 12 hours OR 3 hours of graduate credit through Missouri Baptist

Description: Participants will gain a deeper understanding of what the Science of Reading is and how it benefits student learning and teacher instruction. Participants will explore six shifts that are simple and scientifically sound to tackle an ever-expanding gap or overlap educators and stakeholders are observing with students and reading.  Each shift will focus on revising a common practice that began with the best intentions which actually may imbalance a balanced literacy approach.  Participants will explore, learn, and apply instructional shifts into their instructional routines to support student learning within their classroom environment after this session.  

Learning Objectives

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Science of Reading:  Beyond The Emergent Reader

Date:  July 15, 22, and 29 (virtual modules will be released on these days at 8:00)

Location:  asynchronous

Facilitator:   Amanda Davis

Grade Levels:  Elementary K-5, and Special Education K-12 

Stipend: $25/hour 6 hours OR 1 hour of graduate credit through Missouri Baptist

Description: There has been much discussion about the Science of Reading but much of it is directed towards lower elementary grade levels and emergent readers. What about upper elementary grade levels or students who are no longer emerging? In SOR Beyond the Emergent Reader, participants will take a critical look at the research, reevaluate current practices, and learn direction and clarification for integrating science and research into daily literacy instruction, while keeping meaningful experiences with text a priority. Participants will explore several high-leverage instructional routines to support the implementation of the Science of Reading for students who are increasing their comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. After each of the three sessions that participants work through on their own time, they will put into practice what they have learned with their students. Continual reflection will also occur. 

Learning Objectives

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Getting Started with Geodes

Date:  August 1st

Time:  9:00-10:00

Location:   virtual meeting

Facilitator:  Amanda Davis

Grade Levels:  K-2 and special education educators that use Geodes in classrooms 

Stipend: $25/hour (1 hour)

Description:  As students learn to read and write, they need instructional materials that are rooted in a strong, research-based approach to phonics, decoding, and literacy instruction. Discover how Geodes and Fundations work together to help students achieve early literacy success. In this one-hour virtual asynchronous session, participants will be provided with an overview introduction to Geodes along with implementation guidance. The session will end with an open Q & A format. 

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Fundations

Date: July 31st

Time:  12:00-3:00

Location:   Fox Service Center Conference Room 

Grade Levels:  

        OPTION 1:  Grades K-1 (Heather Hamby, Pricie Jensen and Angie Hermann)

        OPTION 2:  Grades 2-3 (Lindsay Gruenwald and Meredith Guzman)

Stipend: $25/hour (up to 3 hours)

Description: This session will go through the Fundations materials to help organize them and prepare them for classroom use.  Participants will learn how to use the materials to implement the program.  The facilitators will model lessons and provide suggestions for reteaching.  Time will be provided for educators to set up lessons and prepare for the implementation at the start of the school year.   PLEASE BRING YOUR FUNDATIONS MATERIALS TO THE SESSION.

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Ink & Inspiration Regional Literacy Conference

Date: July 16-17, 2024

Time: 8:30-3:30

Location:   Lindbergh High School, 5000 Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63126

Facilitator: Connected Learning

Grade Levels: 6-12 ELA Teachers 

Stipend:  $25/hour (12 hours)

Description: Topic of interest might be:  Equity and social justice, Providing access to diverse texts, Reading intervention and access to complex texts for all readers, Expanding the canon, Argument, advocacy, and writing for real audiences, Reading and composing digital texts, Balancing whole class, group, and independent reading, Promoting informational text reading and writing, Writing across the curriculum, Supporting independence, authenticity, and choice, Teaching foundational reading skills, Assessment and feedback.

Guest Speakers Cornelius Minor on 7/16 & Kate Roberts on 7/17

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Wilson Fundations Workshops

Option 1:  Level K - June 26

Option 2:  Level 1 - June 21

Option 3:  Level 2 - June 17

Time: 8:30 - 3:00 (on each date)

Location: Churchill Center & School, 1021 Municipal Center Drive, Town & Country, MO 63131 

Facilitator: Churchill Center & School

Grade Levels: K-2

Stipend:  $25/hour (5.5 hours)

Description: Fundations® utilizes a structured literacy approach grounded in the science of reading to make learning to read fun while laying the groundwork for lifelong literacy. The program’s research-based approach and extensive materials allow K–3 teachers to confidently present a carefully structured reading, spelling, and handwriting curriculum using engaging, multisensory techniques. Fundations® is aligned with the science of reading and guides teachers to provide effective instructional practices. 

Click here to register for this offering.  *You must register with Fox through our link.  Monica Ahrens will register you with Churchill Center & School.