The 鈥渟cience of reading鈥 includes far more than phonics鈥攊ts end goal is student comprehension of increasingly complex text. To be successful, schools must introduce students to extensive content, provide the background knowledge and vocabulary needed to understand new books, all while building their stamina to persist through harder and longer text.
Join us to dive deep into reading comprehension, see exclusive new data on what educators see as the top challenges, and get ideas to improve student outcomes. Attendees will come away with knowledge of the components of reading comprehension, a sense of the core obstacles, and insights into promising new curricular developments.
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Agenda
Welcome & Introduction
Interactive Session: 69传媒 Comprehension鈥擴nderstanding the Challenges
Industry Perspective: Science of 69传媒 2.0: Translating Research to Practice
Research about reading and learning informs instructional practice, and the journey between the two is bridged by effective implementation. Discover how to translate the research into practice and maximize successful student outcomes. This session will provide an overview of the critical components of reading and offer tips on how to integrate them into practical instruction.
Panel Discussion: Building 69传媒鈥 Knowledge
Industry Perspective: Ready, Set, Read: Kick-start Literacy with Ebooks & Audiobooks
You鈥檝e probably seen the news: NAEP data shows that students鈥 reading scores are on the decline, and fewer kids are reading recreationally. For some reluctant readers, sparking interest in books might be as simple as providing alternate options like audiobooks or comics. But for students facing additional challenges, the solutions can be more complex. In this session led by digital reading expert Kristen Hein, you鈥檒l discover how ebooks and audiobooks can help students of all ages and abilities find joy in reading, empower them to embrace their next reading adventure and build stronger foundations for lifelong literacy.
Q&A: Is Testing Getting in the Way?
Industry Perspective: The Missing Link to Comprehension May Already Be on Your Bookshelf
There is no such thing as a one-size fits all curriculum. Lesson plans, curricula, and teaching styles evolve and adapt to meet the needs and skills of students. The goal is not only to get students to read but to comprehend what they鈥檙e reading. Learn the basic principles of what students need to be great 鈥渃omprehenders鈥 of text, and how the key to supporting them may already be on your bookshelf.