9:15 am

Keynote

  9:15 am - 10:30 am

The Last Mile: Delivering on the Promise of Evidence-based Reading, Language, and Literacy Instruction for All Learners

Increasing interest in the science of reading, coupled with unprecedented challenges in learning and schooling, has contributed to a renewed focus on how best to address reading difficulty and disabilities in schools. The good news is that never before have we had more evidence-based resources and tools to rely upon to improve reading achievement in schools. But, getting there isn’t always as easy as it seems. Nonetheless, these challenges are not insurmountable! We can change the trajectory so that all children are on a path to reading and succeeding in school. In this session, we will discuss important considerations for educators and leaders as we all journey together to use evidence to improve reading, language, and literacy for all learners.

Nicole Patton Terry, Ph.D.

Nicole Patton Terry, Ph.D., is the Olive & Manuel Bordas Professor of Education in the School of Teacher Education, Director of the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR), and Director of the Regional Education Lab—Southeast at Florida State University. Prior to joining FCRR, she was an Associate Professor of Special Education at Georgia State University (GSU). She is the founding director of two university-based research entities where researchers work collaboratively with diverse school and community stakeholders to promote student success among children and youth: The Urban Child Study Center at GSU and The Village at FCRR. Her research, innovation, and engagement activities concern young learners who are vulnerable to experiencing difficulty with language and literacy achievement in school, in particular, Black children, children growing up in poverty, and children with disabilities. Her research and scholarly activities have been supported by various organizations, including the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the Institute of Education Sciences, the Spencer Foundation, and the William T. Grant Foundation. She currently serves as president elect for the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading, fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Associate Editor for the Journal of Learning Disabilities, and a member of the National Academies’ Committee on the Future of Education Research at the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Terry earned a Ph.D. from Northwestern University's School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, with a specialization in learning disabilities, in 2004. She was as a special education teacher in Evanston Public Schools in Evanston, IL.

10:45 am

Concurrent Session 1

  10:45 am - 12:00 pm       Room: Curacao 3-4       Capacity: 60

Understanding Evidence-based Practices and Using the Reading Program Repository

In partnership with the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR), the Florida Department of Education has developed a repository of evidence-based reading programs that are used widely in districts across Florida. Come learn more about why using an evidence-based program matters, how you can tell, and how you can use this tool to choose programs that can work for you.

Presenters

Callie Little, Ph.D.

Laurie Lee, Ph.D.

Sophie Newton, Ph.d.

Additional Resources: Reading Program Repository

1:30 pm

Concurrent Session 2

  1:30 pm - 2:45 pm       Room: Grand Sierra H       Capacity: 75

Implementing an Effective Tutoring Program for Literacy Success

Interested in implementing a high quality tutoring program to improve your students’ early reading and literacy skills? Join the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) as they share key decisions every school can make so that their tutoring programs are working. We’ll review guidelines for implementation and help you plan for the upcoming school year.

Presenters

Julie Baisden, Ph.D.

Jennifer Dombek, Ph.D.

Sarah Hererra, Ph.D.

Additional Resources: Reading Tutors K-3

  1:30 pm - 2:45 pm       Room: Curacao 3-4       Capacity: 60

The Journey to Effective Literacy Leadership

Schools need leaders to implement an effective schoolwide literacy model, but how do you begin? Join us as we discuss key components of an effective literacy leadership, why it matters to students’ and teachers’ success, and how school leaders can drive effective literacy instruction in their schools.

Presenters

Nicole Patton-Terry, Ph.D.

LaTara Osbourne-Lampkin, Ph.D.

Julie Baisden, Ph.D.

Jennie Gans, Ph.D.

  1:30 pm - 2:45 pm       Room: Grand Sierra G       Capacity: 60

Supporting Language and Vocabulary Development in the Early Childhood Classroom

Presenter

Karli Willis

3:00 pm

Concurrent Session 3

  3:00 pm - 4:15 pm       Room: Curacao 3-4       Capacity: 60

The Journey to Effective Literacy Leadership

Schools need leaders to implement an effective schoolwide literacy model, but how do you begin? Join us as we discuss key components of an effective literacy leadership, why it matters to students’ and teachers’ success, and how school leaders can drive effective literacy instruction in their schools.

Presenters

LaTara Osbourne-Lampkin, Ph.D.

Nicole Patton-Terry, Ph.D.

Julie Baisden, Ph.D.

Jennie Gans, Ph.D.

10:45 am

Concurrent Session 4

  10:30 am - 12:00 pm       Room: Curacao 1-2       Capacity: 60

Using the School Leader’s Literacy Walkthrough Tool to Support Effective Instruction

Schools leaders need tools to implement effective schoolwide literacy models. Walkthroughs are a powerful, evidence-based strategy that can work for you, but you have to know what you’re looking for. Join us as we review a new walkthrough tool designed just for you! Aligned to the Florida’s B.E.S.T. K-5 ELA standards, this walkthrough will help your school’s literacy leadership team observe, reflect, and ensure high quality literacy instruction is happening in your schools.

Presenters

Jennie Gans, Ph.d.

Laurie Lee, Ed.D.

Kevin Smith, Ed.D.

Additional Resources: School Leader’s Literacy Walkthrough for Grades K-5

  10:30 am - 12:00 pm       Room: Curacao 3-4       Capacity: 60

Tools for Effective K-5 Reading and Literacy Instruction

Teachers need evidence-based tools to deliver effective reading and literacy instruction. Join us as we review a suite of resources developed by FCRR to facilitate and enhance K-5 literacy instruction. Aligned to Florida’s B.E.S.T. K-5 ELA Standards, these tools are ready to use in your classrooms today!

Presenters

Jennie Gans, Ph.d.

Marcia Kosanovich, Ph.D.

Additional Resources: For Educators Website  ||  Essentials for Reading Success  ||  Teacher Resource Guide

1:30 pm

Concurrent Session 5

  1:30 pm - 2:45 pm       Room: Curacao 1-2       Capacity: 60

Using the School Leader’s Literacy Walkthrough Tool to Support Effective Instruction

Schools leaders need tools to implement effective schoolwide literacy models. Walkthroughs are a powerful, evidence-based strategy that can work for you, but you have to know what you’re looking for. Join us as we review a new walkthrough tool designed just for you! Aligned to the Florida’s B.E.S.T. ELA K-5 standards, this walkthrough will help your school’s literacy leadership team observe, reflect, and ensure high quality literacy instruction is happening in your schools.

Presenters

Jennie Gans, Ph.d.

Laurie Lee, Ed.D.

Kevin Smith, Ed.D.

Additional Resources: School Leader’s Literacy Walkthrough for Grades K-5

  1:30 pm - 2:45 pm       Room: Curacao 3-4       Capacity: 60

Tools for Effective K-5 Reading and Literacy Instruction

Teachers need evidence-based tools to deliver effective reading and literacy instruction. Join us as we review a suite of resources developed by Florida Center for Reading Research to facilitate and enhance K-5 reading and literacy instruction. Aligned to Florida’s B.E.S.T. ELA K-5 standards, these tools are ready to use in your classrooms today!

Presenters

Jennie Gans, Ph.d.

Marcia Kosanovich, Ph.D.

Additional Resources: For Educators Website  ||  Essentials for Reading Success  ||  Teacher Resource Guide

3:00 pm

Concurrent Session 6

  3:00 pm - 4:15 pm       Room: Curacao 3-4       Capacity: 60

Literacy Coach Endorsement Program and Reading Endorsement Q&A

In partnership with the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR), the Florida Department of Education has developed high quality programming to support literacy coaches in gaining Florida’s Literacy Coach Endorsement and teachers in gaining Florida’s Reading Endorsement. Come learn more about the program and how you can sign up to continue your learning.

Presenters

Julie Baisden, Ph.d.

Kevin Smith, Ed.D.

Jennifer Gans, Ph.D.

Additional Resources: Reading Endorsement

  3:00 pm - 4:15 pm       Room: Grand Sierra G       Capacity: 60

Supporting Language and Vocabulary Development in the Early Childhood Classroom

Presenter

Karli Willis