LETRS: The Science of Reading Volume 2 Cohort 3 | September 23, 2024 - March 3, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM CT
LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Volume 2 units address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. Units 5 - 8 focus specifically on oral language and vocabulary, understanding reading comprehension, text-driven comprehension instruction and the reading-writing connection.
Completion of LETRS Volume 1 (Units 1 - 4) is a prerequisite for Volume 2.
LETRS materials include a text and online modules. Participants will receive the materials from: 1) a DESE shipment to the district; 2) EdPlus at the first session; or 3) the district purchase from Lexia.
Attendance is required at all four sessions:
Unit 5: Monday, September 23, 2024
Unit 6: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Unit 7: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Unit 8: Monday, March 3, 2025
Kimm O'Connor serves all our member districts as a literacy consultant with a focus on grades K-3. Kimm has 29 years of experience in education as an elementary teacher and building principal. Over the years, Kimm has had the opportunity to coach and see teachers grow in their craft to become great educators for their students. She believes that the key to teacher success is to provide continuous support for not only our teachers, but school leaders as well. Through collective efficacy we will have the opportunity to see the outcomes we all hope for in student success and achievement.
For additional information about this event, please contact Tiffiny Smith at tsmith@edplus.org.
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