Embracing Literacy 2024

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Embracing Literacy 2024

We’re thrilled to have you join us for this fantastic conference on the transformative power of evidence-based literacy instruction. Get ready to be inspired by our impressive lineup of speakers who are experts in revolutionizing literacy education for all children!

Throughout this conference, we’ll explore the remarkable impact of evidence-based literacy instruction and collaborate on ways to ensure that every student has access to the best education possible. Our speakers will share their vast knowledge, cutting-edge research, and practical strategies to help you overcome any challenge that comes your way. Jump into conversations, engage with our speakers, and connect with fellow attendees. Together, we can build a powerful network of educators, researchers, and advocates committed to making a lasting impact on our students’ lives!

Once again, we extend our warmest welcome to each and every one of you. Let’s seize this opportunity to learn, grow, and work towards a future where every student can reach their full potential through the power of evidence-based literacy instruction!

Jody Kammer

Reading Horizons
Literacy Consultant

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Jody Kammer is a dedicated Literacy Consultant and national speaker/trainer at Reading Horizons. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Colorado College, and dual Master's Degrees in Education and Psychology from Pepperdine University. With over 15 years of experience as a Reading Specialist and Secondary ELA Special Education instructor, Jody has supported students of all ages, including adults, with complex accommodations and differentiated curriculum design. Her expertise in social-emotional learning strengthens her capacity to effectively assist fellow educators and the community. A proud Hoosier, Jody currently resides in Southern California.

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10:30am MDT

Preregistration Required Link in description. Pre-Conference Event. TRL WY Member/New Member Event with Kareem Weaver Legacy Hall

1:00pm MDT

Opening Remarks| State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder Grand Ballroom

1:15pm MDT

Keynote: Literacy, Liberation, and Love Dr. Kareem Weaver Grand Ballroom

2:30pm MDT

Literacy Lab, Teaching Foundational Reading Skills in a Secondary Setting | Faith Howard Salon EFaith Howard The Intersection and Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Dyslexia | Paul Black | The Boyd Room Upper MezzaninePaul Black

3:45pm MDT

MTSS is the Implementation Framework for the Science of Reading | Danielle 'Nell' Thompson, PhD CCC-SLP and Terrie Noland, PhD CALT | The Transformative Reading Teacher Group Legacy HallDanielle ‘Nell’ Thompson • Terrie Noland, PhD CALT

5:00pm MDT

Supporting Comprehension in Secondary Education | Dr. TaQuana Williams | TNTP Salon B & CDr. TaQuana Williams

6:15pm MDT

Keynote Motivational Moment | Sometimes I Believe Six impossible Things | Dr. Terrie Noland Salon A.B.C. Grand BallroomPhD CALT • Terrie Noland

8:15am MDT

Keynote: Teaching Reading IS Rocket Science! Building Upon Effective Literacy Instruction | Dr. Pam Kastner | Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) Salon A.B.C. Grand BallroomDr. Pam Kastner

9:30am MDT

Note-taking Combined with Oral Practice of Sentences to Improve Comprehension | Dr. Amy K Peterson | University of Wyoming Division of Communication Disorders Salon B & CAmy Peterson Using the The Reading League Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines | Rachel Griffin | The Reading League National The Boyd Room Upper MezzanineRyan Buggy • Rachel Griffin

10:45am MDT

The Intersection and Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Dyslexia | Paul Black | Salon APaul Black

1:00pm MDT

Striving Writers: From Comprehension to Composition with Purpose | Debbie Hunsaker | STRIVE Salon ASTRIVE

2:15pm MDT

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support in Reading: Self-Reflection for Continuous Improvement Salon AEnid Rosario • Caitlin Scott

3:30pm MDT

Developing a Professional Development Plan for Your School | Crystal Lenhart | LenPo Learning Salon ECrystal Lenhart

4:45pm MDT

Keynote Motivational Moment: Making a Decision and Condition the Change | Danielle 'Nell' Thompson, PHD. CCC-SLP Salon A.B.C. Grand BallroomDanielle ‘Nell’ Thompson

8:15am MDT

Keynote: Integrating your Reading Behavior MTSS Framework | Dr. Kim St. Martin | MiMTSS Technical Assistance Center Salon A.B.C. Grand Ballroom

9:30am MDT

Model, Notice, Imitate, Create: A writing model for all disciplines | Dr. Todd Reynolds and Dr. Leslie Rush | University of Wyoming Salon ADr. Leslie Rush • Todd Reynolds Three Instructional Shifts to Support Improved Literacy Outcomes for All | Cody Keffer | TNTP Salon DCody Keffer

10:45am MDT

Developing Strong Leaders for Healthy Reading Ecosystems | Shannon Hesel and Jesse Rector | Lit Salon EShannon Hesel • Jesse Rector Using the The Reading League Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines | Rachel Griffin | The Reading League National The Boyd Room Upper MezzanineRyan Buggy • Rachel Griffin

1:00pm MDT

Literacy Lab, Teaching Foundational Reading Skills in a Secondary Setting | Faith Howard | Educator Salon DFaith Howard Text Type Matters! The What and Why of Decodable Text | Tanya Peshovich & Kim Penn| Side-by-Side Educational Consulting Salon B & CKim Penn • Tanya Peshovich

2:15pm MDT

Note-taking Combined with Oral Practice of Sentences to Improve Comprehension | Dr. Amy K Peterson | University of Wyoming Division of Communication Disorders The Boyd Room Upper MezzanineAmy Peterson

3:30pm MDT

Developing a Progress Monitoring Tool for High School Struggling Readers | Dr. Leslie Rush University of Wyoming | Dr. Stephany Anderson Park 6 Secondary Literacy Coach Salon ADr. Leslie Rush • Dr. Stephany Anderson

4:45pm MDT

Keynote Motivational Moment | Let's Go! Lean In and Learn For A Brighter Future For All Children |Jeanne Schopf | The Transformative Reading Teacher Group Salon A.B.C. Grand BallroomJeanne Schopf

8:15am MDT

Keynote: Fact Not Fiction: The Science of Reading Includes Comprehension Instruction | Nancy Hennessy Zoom RoomNancy Hennessy

9:30am MDT

Intervention Games and Activities for Beginning and Struggling Readers | Randall Klein | Early Reading Specialist and Author Zoom RoomRandall Klein

10:45am MDT

Leading School Wide Change in Writing Instruction | Dr. Leslie Laud | thinkSRD Director Zoom RoomDr. Leslie Laud

1:00pm MDT

Empowering Secondary Students: Fostering Opportunity and Equity through Literacy Instruction | Jody Kammer | Reading Horizons Zoom RoomJody Kammer

2:15pm MDT

How Strong ELA Curricula Build Background Knowledge | Barbara R Davidson | Knowledge Matters Campaign Zoom RoomBarbara R Davidson

3:30pm MDT

Keynote: Eight Truths about Living in the Trenches | The Transformative Reading Teacher Group Zoom RoomJeanne Schopf

8:15am MDT

Literacy, Liberation, and Love Dr. Kareem Weaver | Keynote: Dr. Kareem Weaver | FULCRUM Zoom RoomKareem Weaver

9:30am MDT

Leveraging Lexile Measures to Enhance Literacy Instruction and Learning Outcomes | Mandie Bechard | MetaMetrics Zoom RoomMandie Bechard

10:45am MDT

Enhancing and Sustaining District and School Wide Literacy Systems Through Logic Modeling Zoom RoomEnid Rosario • Caitlin Scott SEL Practices in the ELA Classroom | Kelsey Walker | Educator Zoom RoomKelsey Walker

1:00pm MDT

Structured Literacy for Language: A Five-year Longitudinal Study | Dr. Douglas B. Petersen and Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen | University of Wyoming Division of Communication Disorders Zoom RoomDouglas Petersen • Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen

2:15pm MDT

Close Reading Before Writing to Texts | Dr. Leslie Laud | thinkSRSD Director Zoom RoomDr. Leslie Laud Using Mentor and Juicy Sentences to Address Fluency, Comprehension, and Writing | Amy Rudat and LeAndrea Taylor | UnBoundEd Zoom RoomAmy Rudat • Leandrea Taylor

3:30pm MDT

Closing Keynote: State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder Zoom RoomState Superintendent Megan Degenfelder