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Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® Institute

Now Virtual! Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® is heralded as the nation’s premier literacy Institute. The Institute gained its reputation because of its clear focus on providing evidence-based reading research and strategies for those who teach all ages and grade levels. From the nation’s leading researchers, you will learn the current findings on literacy reading instruction, reading difficulties and reading intervention. From seasoned practitioners, learn classroom strategies that put this knowledge to work.

$399

Plain Talk Meet and Greet

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!

The Science of Reading and Teacher Daily Practices – Susan Connick

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 [...]

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