Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler Let’s let the good times continue to roll, Louisiana!  The science of reading is starting to pop up everywhere, and we all need to become mission partners to take our great state to new heights. We invite our friends from every parish in our state to join us on February 9th at 2:30 p.m. (CST) for a virtual meet-and-greet with the Reading League Louisiana team. Stop in and stick around to learn about some exciting news and updates!

This presentation will define the Science of Reading and dig a bit into how the reading brain works. In understanding how the brain reacts to the process of reading, we will discuss the critical components of reading instruction. Evidence-based practices and instructional methods will be discussed. As an educator, I am constantly seeking out best-practices in reading instruction. However, I constantly find researchers and theorists that offer incredible concepts; yet, do not explain how those ideas manifest in the classroom. While the subject is broad, I hope to share real examples that I have seen work with students. Real classroom resources […]

Attention all elementary education writing teachers. It’s time to scrub in and diagnose writing errors in your youngest learners. Spelling is a developmental process (Gentry, 1982) and once you understand a student's inventive spelling, we can use that information to get a glimpse into how the brain is thinking and better guide our instruction. Alana Mangham, The Reading League Louisiana’s Vice President, will explore research, student samples, and techniques that educators can use when diagnosing spelling errors and creating the next steps in writing support.

Ernesto Ortiz, Jr. will lead a session detailing how school leaders can lead the shift to align their buildings and districts with the science of reading and evidence-based practices. Ernesto Ortiz, Jr. is the proud principal of McDonald Elementary School in the Centennial School District (Warminster, PA). He is in year two of his doctoral program with his research focusing on K-2 literacy. During his 20 years in education, Ernesto taught in K-5 classrooms for thirteen years and served as an elementary assistant principal for three years in the Allentown School District. He is currently in his fourth year as principal of […]

Susan Hall Are you seeking ideas on how to move the needle on reading achievement scores? Although most schools differentiate instruction, many are not experiencing the gains in scores they expected. Come hear about the 10 most important factors present in schools that are improving literacy student outcomes. Leaders in these schools have systematized the way they identify and address the needs of struggling readers. This presentation will be based on Dr. Hall’s book 10 Success Factors for Literacy Interventions (ASCD). $15 Non-Members Free for Members Click here to register.