69传媒 who are still behind in reading when they pass the crucial 3rd grade threshold can struggle to catch up on crucial literacy skills even as they face increased academic demands that require those skills. In this Education Week online summit, educators and experts in the science of reading identify unique challenges facing these older readers, what works in giving them the support they need, and how teachers and others can use these tools effectively.
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Agenda
Helping Older Readers Gain Basic Skills: The Science, and Practical Tips
Defusing the 鈥楽hame鈥 Factor That Accompanies 69传媒 Difficulties
Staff-Shortage Workarounds to Get 69传媒 Help to 69传媒
Northway has 20+ years experience working with kids of all ages and abilities. Her experience includes being a mom, a babysitter, nanny, caregiver, teacher (grades preschool through 12th grade), tutor, cross country & track coach, teeball coach, Girls on the Run coach, Bible school teacher, summer camp counselor, youth group leader, grief counselor, cub scout leader, counselor, academic advisor/coach, teacher mentor, English teacher for students in China, and daycare worker. Northway has experience teaching in-person and online as well. She enjoys working individually with students to help them grow and succeed, and building positive relationships with students.
Essential Practices for Building Literacy in Older English-Learners
A native Peruvian, Walqui received an MS in Sociolinguistics from Georgetown University, and her Ph.D. from Stanford University. She is the author of many books and articles, including the recent Reconceptualizing the Role of Critical Dialogue in American Classrooms. Promoting equity through dialogic education published by Routledge.