Embracing Literacy 2024: Full Schedule

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!

6:15pm MDT

Keynote Motivational Moment | Sometimes I Believe Six impossible Things | Dr. Terrie Noland

Tuesday June 18, 2024 6:15pm - 6:45pm MDT

Salon A.B.C. Grand Ballroom

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Lewis Carroll penned these words and the truth behind them are profound. As administrators and teachers leaders, belief is one of the greatest values we can carry. This inspiring keynote will remind us of the power behind believing.

Speakers

PhD CALT

Terrie Noland

Tuesday June 18, 2024 6:15pm - 6:45pm MDT
Salon A.B.C. Grand Ballroom

8:15am MDT

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

Wednesday June 19, 2024 8:15am - 9:15am MDT

Salon A.B.C. Grand Ballroom

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Learning to read with comprehension is a complex, multifaceted skill. Although educators have long known how critical literacy is to success in school and life, teaching children to read requires “rocket science” depth of knowledge in the systems of our language and related evidence-informed practices.
In this session, we will explore the foundational frameworks that underpin the science of reading and the language systems of the English language and how this knowledge translates into practice to make the impact all teachers and students deserve!

Complete this sentence: “The link between academic failure and delinquency, violence and crime is welded to _____ ______.”

Instructional practices
reading failure
class schedules
parental involvement

Students who don’t read proficiently by the 3rd grade are _____ times likelier to drop out of school.

2 times
3 times
4 times
5 times

______ of inmates in America’s prisons can not read above the fourth-grade level.

28%
57%
65%
70%

Speakers

Dr. Pam Kastner

State Lead, Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)

Wednesday June 19, 2024 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
Salon A.B.C. Grand Ballroom

4:45pm MDT

Keynote Motivational Moment: Making a Decision and Condition the Change | Danielle 'Nell' Thompson, PHD. CCC-SLP

Wednesday June 19, 2024 4:45pm - 5:15pm MDT

Salon A.B.C. Grand Ballroom

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Making a slight change in our daily habits guides our life to a very different destination. In this session we’ll grapple with how the tiny improvements gained through the daily work, the ones that aren’t even noticeable at first, create for incredible change. If focused on, these improvements will change your outcomes and lead to a greater level of community prosperity.

Speakers

Danielle ‘Nell’ Thompson

President and Founder, The Transformative Reading Teacher Group

Danielle ‘Nell’ Thompson, PhD CCC-SLP, is a coach, influencer, literacy leader, teacher of teachers and, insatiably curious about all things that make people’s lives better. She is an agent of positive change working to help leaders and educators re-think, unlearn, and up-level... Read More →

Wednesday June 19, 2024 4:45pm - 5:15pm MDT
Salon A.B.C. Grand Ballroom

8:15am MDT

Keynote: Integrating your Reading Behavior MTSS Framework | Dr. Kim St. Martin | MiMTSS Technical Assistance Center

Thursday June 20, 2024 8:15am - 9:15am MDT

Salon A.B.C. Grand Ballroom

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Thursday June 20, 2024 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
Salon A.B.C. Grand Ballroom

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

Thursday June 20, 2024 4:45pm - 5:15pm MDT

Salon A.B.C. Grand Ballroom

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Speakers

Jeanne Schopf

Independent Consultant, The Transformative Reading Teacher Group

For over three decades, Jeanne Schopf, M.Ed, NBCT, C-SLDI has devoted herself to enriching the lives of children as an educator and a prominent figure in state and national literacy. With a wealth of experience as a K-9 teacher, Literacy Coach, Reading Specialist, and Certified Dyslexia... Read More →

Thursday June 20, 2024 4:45pm - 5:15pm MDT
Salon A.B.C. Grand Ballroom