Set the stage for curiosity and the joy of reading. Explore approaches to cultivating comprehension with culturally relevant text, scaffolding instruction, and generating collaborative dialogue among multilingual learners in this hands-on session.
Listed from the organizer's public event page. Registration is handled by Dr. Joyce Gomez.
Early literacyFor teachersUnpack the steps to developing phonics lessons that promote learning and engagement. This session includes examples and interactive activities you can bring straight into your classroom.
LiteracyFor teachersExplore culturally responsive and sustaining approaches to literacy instruction that target skills and standards while empowering students to draw from their unique perspectives. From picture books to music and art, leave with materials you can use right away.
STEMFor teachersExplore how play supports attention, memory, meaning-making, and engagement through painting, drawing, journaling, storytelling, and creative design. Leave with practical ideas, completed projects, giveaways, and inspiration for joyful learning experiences.
LiteracyFor teachersMaster the Science of Literacy and Learning via retrieval, spacing, and the pillars of reading to build actionable lesson plans. Bridge the gap between neurobiology and the classroom by deconstructing the five pillars of literacy and exploring how to manage cognitive load. Leave with a research-informed lesson plan that integrates vocabulary, morphology, and metacognitive think-alouds.
LiteracyFor teachersA practical, full-day Science of Reading workshop with Doug Lemov and the Teach Like a Champion team, focused on reading comprehension and close reading in grades 3–12. Participants explore the research on fluency, background knowledge, vocabulary, attention and writing, study video from real classrooms, and analyze research-grounded lesson plans. Designed for teachers, literacy coaches and school leaders, with an optional Implementation Toolkit for school-wide follow-through. Includes lunch and refreshments; group bundles available, and a $285 package adds a ticket to the Washington, D.C. Festival of Education on Oct 3.
LiteracyFor teachersA practical Science of Reading workshop focused on reading comprehension and close reading. Connect research to classroom practice with video examples, lesson analysis, and structured discussion.
