The Science of Literacy & Learning Conference

August 5, 2019

The purpose of the Science of Learning Conference is to provide educational leaders, K-12 teachers, undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty the opportunity for in-depth discussions exploring how the science of memory and learning impacts instructional and curriculum design approaches toward improving student learning outcomes. This year our conference will have a literary focus. Participants will engage in learning experiences that focus on the following learning strands.

Literacy and the Diverse Learner
Pedagogy and Assessment
Program Design and Evaluation
Professional Preparation and Learning
Community Partnerships

Keynote Speakers

Steven Smith ~ NASA Education Specialist at Johnson Space Center

Lost Kid Finds Home at NASA

Steven is the Education Specialist with NASA’s Educator Professional Development Collaborative at Johnson Space Center. His work helps develop scientists from historically disenfranchised groups, creating culturally responsive lessons that engage students previously left out of the amazing kinds of work NASA is doing. He holds degrees from the University of Washington, Georgia College and State University, Macon State College, and Brigham Young University. Prior to NASA, Steven worked in K-12 education for 20 years

Oscar Aguero ~ Marfa ISD Superintendent

Read Marfa

Oscar is the superintendent of Marfa ISD and supporter of the Read Marfa project. READ MARFA is dedicated to encouraging & inspiring young readers. There are currently sixty trained volunteers participating in the program; together they provide over twenty-five hours of reading to Marfa Elementary students each week. READ MARFA serves the school’s entire prekindergarten through Grade 4 population, including both Montessori and traditional classrooms, and also provides bilingual sessions for English language learners.

Jessie F. Fuentes & CC Winn High School Winn Crew @ Eagle Pass ISD

The Power of Storytelling

Learn how the Winn High School's media team, the Winn Crew, leverages the power of storytelling in media projects, incorporating 21st century skill sets using visual, oral, and written communications. From student led film festivals to radio to wire, Jessie Fuentes's students are making a difference in communities serving diverse populations. Learn how to provide student's the opportunity to collaborate, communication, and create media productions and digital arts to include photography, video, radio, TV, web, and drone technologies.

Call For Proposals Open Now

Interested in sharing with other educators? We are searching for presenters to share about best practices, improving intervention approaches, and provide a wealth of information on the factors influencing the successful acquisition of skills in language, literacy and numeracy. It will be particularly relevant to classroom teachers, school principals and administrators, school psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, allied health professionals, tutors, parents and other key stakeholders concerned with effective education and support of all school-aged children - including those with learning difficulties. Presenters attend for free!

Early Registration

Early registration is now open! Participants who register before June 1 receive our Early Bird Rate, of $10. After June 1, registration is $25. To register, please go to the following Registration Link. School districts who send more than 5 teachers will receive an additional discount, with a flat rate of $50. Lunch is on your own.

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