2022 PaTTAN Literacy Symposium

53. Achieving Quality SOR Instruction – What Does It Take?

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Session Dates

Wednesday June 15, 2022 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - Webinar

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While there is a growing research-based consensus that supports addressing our nation’s literacy crisis through instruction aligned with the Science of Reading (SoR) - there is also growing recognition of the complexity of the solution. What does it take? To begin, both pre-service and in-service teachers and leaders need to gain knowledge in the SOR. Teacher preparation must align with the SOR. But even with knowledge of the SOR, school leaders and teachers need ongoing coaching and support to master the complexities of implementation – in nearly every aspect of school and classroom design. In addition, student teachers prepared in the SOR, need field experience in schools that have quality SOR instruction in place.

The solution is a collaboration between a university preparing teachers, and elementary schools committed to advancing quality SOR instruction. Learn about a collaboration between Read by 4th partners, Saint Joseph’s University, two Mastery Charter Schools, and AIM Institute. Saint Joseph’s prepares preservice teachers in the SOR, and the K-2 Mastery teachers and leaders have taken SOR-aligned courses from AIM Institute. With the knowledge in place, school and classroom design are then guided, over time, by the Dynamic Early Literacy Framework (DELF). The DELF rubric supports schools in assessing areas of growth related to seven drivers: Leadership, Assessment, Curricula, Instructional Practices, Supervision, Coaching & PD, and Family Engagement. (k-5)

Target Audience

Elementary Educators, Secondary Educators, Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Practitioners, School Leaders/Administrators, Reading Specialists, Teachers of English Language Learners, Literacy Coaches, Instructional Support Team Members, School Psychologists, Pre-Service Teachers, Higher Education Instructors, Paraprofessionals, and Families

Topics Covered: Literacy

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Kelly Kapp, at 717-901-2271, or kkapp@pattan.net.

Event Info

Event Type:

Conferences

Presenters:

Jaclyn Galbally PhD., Nancy Scharff M.Ed, Christina Grayson M.Ed., Suruchi Keenheel

Event Contact:

Registration:

Kelly Kapp
kkapp@pattan.net
717-901-2271

Content Contact:

Pam Kastner
pkastner@pattan.net
800-360-7282

Additional Info

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