SoR for the Upper Grades: Utilizing Explicit Instruction (EST Timezone)
Event Details
- Date:
- September 26, 2024 - September 26, 2024
- Presenter Name:
- Melissa Gill
- Registration Deadline:
- September 19, 2024
- Start / End Time:
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EST)
- Onsite Registration:
- 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM (EST)
- PGP Points:
- 5
- ESC Member Price:
- $300.00
- Non Member Price:
- $450.00
- Facilitator:
- Darlene Kennedy
- dkennedy@niesc.k12.in.us
- Location:
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Description:
As the landscape of education evolves, upper grade educators across the nation are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of evidence-based literacy instruction. To support our learners effectively, it’s essential to adopt best practices that align with the latest research. Are you ready to implement three low-prep, high-impact strategies across all content areas? Join us for a transformative two-day professional learning experience with Explicit Instruction & Literacy Trainer Melissa Gill!
In this dynamic two-part session, you’ll engage in meaningful collaboration and networking while exploring best practices and practical strategies to enhance your instructional approach. Our focus will be on addressing the diverse needs of students, including multilingual (ML) learners and neurodivergent learners. We will dive deep into the Science of Reading and the Explicit Instruction framework pioneered by Dr. Anita Archer, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to meet the instructional needs of your upper grade students.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching practices and make a lasting impact on your students’ literacy development. Let’s come together to share insights, discover effective strategies, and drive student success. Ready to transform your approach? Let’s get started!
Melissa Gill brings a wealth of experience to her role as WVEC’s Instructional Outreach Director, having navigated the diverse landscape of education as a primary and intermediate classroom teacher, instructional coach, reading specialist, and administrator. After facilitating preK-12 district professional development and providing leadership support for MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support), Melissa is deeply committed to enhancing educator effectiveness and student outcomes.
Currently, Melissa channels her expertise into supporting and inspiring educators while fostering valuable partnerships with educational organizations to address the needs of all students. Her passion for literacy is evident in her role as a Literacy Course Instructor at Indiana University Kokomo and as a trainer with Keys to Literacy. Additionally, she serves as the Executive Board Secretary for the Indiana State Literacy Association, contributing to the advancement of literacy initiatives across the state.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Melissa enjoys making new connections, traveling, and indulging in her love of reading. She cherishes quality time spent with her family, finding joy and inspiration in both her personal and professional life.
Agenda:
This is a two day series with agendas as follows:
September 26, 2024
- Introduction to SoR: What? Why?
- Explicit Vocabulary Instruction Across Content Areas
March 11, 2025
- Explicit Comprehension Instruction Across the Content Areas.
- Writing Across the Content Areas
*Registration Fee includes both training dates
Target Audience:
- Educators
- Instructional Coaches
- Administrators
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Event Cancellation Policy
NIESC Cancellation Policy
Registrants who notify NIESC of their cancellation on or before the registration deadline date will not be required to pay the registration fee.
- Registrants who cancel after the registration deadline but one week before the workshop date or call to cancel on the day of the workshop, will pay 50% of the registration fee.
- Registrants who neglect to call or notify NIESC of their cancellation will be responsible for paying the full registration fee.
- On official school corporation weather-related cancellation days, registrants will not be required to pay registration fees
