Loading…
Type: Elementary (K-5) clear filter
Saturday, March 8
 

10:30am EST

Maximizing Phonics Success: Practical Strategies for Multisensory Engagement and Orthographic Mapping FULL
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
River Overlook F (Devos Place - Upper Level)
Embracing multisensory approaches while teaching phonics is crucial for enhancing students' ability to orthographically map phonics concepts, supporting reading, spelling, and writing. The session aims to deepen understanding of approaches and impact on student learning. Moreover, we’ll share practical ideas that educators can seamlessly integrate into their classrooms next week
Speakers
JV

Jen Vanderground

Faculty of Literacy Instruction, Grand Valley State University
avatar for Ellie Esman

Ellie Esman

Preservice Teacher, Grand Valley State University
avatar for Tyler Peery

Tyler Peery

Preservice Teacher
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
River Overlook F (Devos Place - Upper Level)
  Early Childhood (Birth-K)   Elementary (K-5)

10:30am EST

Maximizing the Use of Decodable Texts LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
DeVos Ballroom C
This session focuses on using decodable texts to build fluency with phonics skills as well as how to use them to address spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, syntax, writing, and important early reading behaviors.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Wiley Blevins

Dr. Wiley Blevins

Senior Vice President, Associate Publisher, Benchmark Education Company
Wiley Blevins has a Doctorate in Education. He studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Bowling Green State University. He is an author, educational consultant, and researcher, and has taught both in the United States and South America. Wiley has written over 17 books... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
DeVos Ballroom C
  Elementary (K-5)

10:30am EST

Personal Narrative Quick Writes through Literature: How to Develop Student Voice and Community LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Grand Gallery C (DeVos Place)
Participants will explore how to develop student voice through quick writes that align with a theme from a text. Through thoughtful book choice, conversation, and writing prompts, participants will explore ways to use text to garner opportunities for students to write about their own lives. Sample structures and collaboration with others around text and through quick writes will also be explored.
Speakers
avatar for Leah Porter

Leah Porter

3rd grade teacher, Holt Public Schools
Leah Porter is a 3rd grade teacher and the 2022 Michigan State Teacher of the Year. She teaches at Wilcox Elementary in Holt, Michigan. Previously, she has been a Kindergarten, Reading Recovery, and Intervention teacher. Porter holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Grand Gallery C (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)

10:30am EST

B is for Belonging LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
River Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
Creating a sense of belonging starts with building strong, meaningful foundations through connection. When kids feel accepted as they form their identities, there are positive mental health effects. In this session, many ideas and literacy connections will be shared to create a classroom atmosphere where kids see themselves reflected and respected.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Professor, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
River Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

10:30am EST

Reading, Writing, and Belonging: Creating a Culturally Responsive Classroom LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Grand Gallery F (DeVos Place)
Building a classroom culture that values every student’s voice is essential for creating a meaningful literacy experience.This session explores how educators can embrace identities as readers and writers, using literacy as a powerful tool for self-expression, community connection, and skill-building.
Speakers
HP

Heather Palmer

Literacy Consultant, Wayne RESA
CF
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Grand Gallery F (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

10:30am EST

Indigenous Authors, Improving Student Culture at the K-8 Level LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Grand Gallery D (DeVos Place)
This session will introduce educators to student-appropriate Native American books. It explores how Native American literature can be used in the classroom to introduce students to culture, heritage, and ways of life that may differ from their own. This session will celebrate diversity and inclusion of students and focus on building a safe learning environment.
Speakers
WG

Wendy Gilliard

6th grade teacher, Sault Area Public Schools
avatar for Sydnie Dumas

Sydnie Dumas

7th Grade ELA Teacher
I was born and raised in the Sault and came back home to teach at one of the middle schools. I attended JKL Bahweting School from grades K-8, which is funded by the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. After high school I attended Central Michigan University where I received a B.S in... Read More →
KM
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Grand Gallery D (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching   Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)

1:00pm EST

Building Foundational Literacy Through Interactive Writing: A Collaborative Approach LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Grand Gallery A (DeVos Place)
Breath in learning from shared experiences and express it through the collaborative process of Interactive Writing. This process engages students to co-create text, enhancing their phonics, vocabulary, and sentence structure skills in authentic contexts. This session provides practical, hands-on strategies aligned to empower educators with the tools to bolster foundational literacy development. Audience: PreK-2 classroom teachers, literacy coaches, administrators, special education, EL educators.
Speakers
avatar for Jill Erfourth

Jill Erfourth

Elementary Literacy Consultant/Coach, Utica Community Schools
avatar for Susan Meadows

Susan Meadows

Elementary Literacy Coach, Utica Community Schools
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Grand Gallery A (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)

1:00pm EST

Books to Builds: STEM Activities to Compliment Your Favorite Read-Alouds LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Grand Gallery B (DeVos Place)
Integrate STEM seamlessly into read-alouds to boost comprehension and engagement without extra time. Learn to pair beloved stories with simple engineering challenges that bring texts to life while also building STEM skills. Discover new favorite picture books and walk away ready to enrich your read-alouds with interactive, story-based STEM activities.
Speakers
avatar for Terra Tarango

Terra Tarango

Director, Van Andel Institute for Education
Terra Tarango serves as Director of the Van Andel Institute for Education, overseeing innovative student programs, game-changing teacher professional development, and the implementation of Blue Apple projects where teachers inspire students to make the world a better place. She is... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Grand Gallery B (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

1:00pm EST

Reading Is a Passport to a World Without Limits LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Grand Gallery F (DeVos Place)
This hands-on session will provide participants with research based practices and ideas in three areas of ELA instruction; how to build and utilize classroom libraries and engage students in literature, integrating literature across all subjects, and literacy models of co-teaching through partnerships with high schools and colleges. Participants will receive a book(s) and prizes!
Speakers
MD

Mr. David Higgins

Principal, Dearborn Public Schools
AS
MA
PH
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Grand Gallery F (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

1:00pm EST

We Like Big Words and We Cannot Lie: Supporting Grades K-5 Students through Word Study, Decoding, and the English Language LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Grand Gallery E (DeVos Place)
Find success in word study! This session will highlight practices and strategies for supporting all students with their decoding and morphological awareness across kindergarten through 5th grade. Tips and tricks will be shared from Mesmer’s “Big Words for Young Readers” and Michigan’s Literacy Essentials K-3 & 4-5 documents.
Speakers
MB
CW

Chad Waldron

Marie Berrell Endowed Professor of Literacy, Central Michigan University
AJ
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Grand Gallery E (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

1:00pm EST

Writing from Scratch: Whip Up Delicious Writing Lessons Your Students Will Eat Up! LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
River Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
Motivating our young writers to take creative "whisks" can be tricky at the elementary level. In this practical, you-can-do-it session, you will learn strategies for young writers to add some flavor to their writing. Through demonstrations, video clips, and oodles of ideas, you’ll be excited to go back to the classroom and try some of these writing recipes with just the right dash of fun.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Professor, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
River Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

1:00pm EST

The Path to Fluency for ALL Readers: The Essential Components for Developing Struggling Readers FULL
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Grand Gallery D (DeVos Place)
"Do you want me to do real reading or just read fast?" was the question from a student that stopped me in my tracks. I will tell the story of our journey in searching for a way to help our students become fluent and confident readers that supported "real reading".
Speakers
avatar for Angi Hoyer

Angi Hoyer

Partner Success & Professional Learning Lead, Foundations In Learning
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Grand Gallery D (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching   Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)

1:00pm EST

Unlocking the Power of Morphology for Multilingual Learners FILLING
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Gallery Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
Explore the critical role of morphology in literacy development and its impact on reading and writing. Learn about how multilingual learners’ languages interact to support literacy. Gain resources to foster an inclusive learning environment. Learn strategies to integrate morphology instruction into your classroom. Discover how morphology can transform your reading instruction for ALL students!
Speakers
avatar for Angela Massey

Angela Massey

Instruction Team Specialist, Institute of Multi-Sensory Education
avatar for Ms. Rachel Eggleston

Ms. Rachel Eggleston

Doctoral Candidate, University of Michigan
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Gallery Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching   Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)

1:00pm EST

Utilizing Free eResources from the Michigan eLibrary to Build Text Sets LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
River Overlook B (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) has many free eResources to support all citizens in the state. In this session we will pair nonfiction eResources (including articles, images, maps and video clips) in MeL with examples from the culturally diverse MISelf in Books title lists to build upon student learning and understanding.
Speakers
avatar for Ann Kaskinen

Ann Kaskinen

MeL Engagement Specialist, K-12, Michigan eLibrary/MCLS
The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) is a statewide online library service managed by the Library of Michigan, offering Michigan residents free access to a vast collection of digital resources like full-text articles, ebooks, and databases.
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
River Overlook B (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching   Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)

2:30pm EST

Word Wizard: Casting Spells with Elementary Vocabulary FILLING
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Grand Gallery B (DeVos Place)
Do your students have foundational reading skills but struggle with comprehension? Are you a preschool teacher and want to set up your students for success? This session will explain the significant role that vocabulary plays in reading comprehension, offer protocols to follow for explicitly teaching vocabulary, and how you can improve your day to day word choice in your classroom.
Speakers
KR

Karen Roys

Literacy Coach / Early Math Specialist, Dryden Community Schools
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Grand Gallery B (DeVos Place)
  Early Childhood (Birth-K)   Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

2:30pm EST

40 Ways to Spark a Love of Reading FULL
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
River Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
Inspire your students to enjoy reading with these 40 creative ideas you can use for years to come in your classroom, library, or school! Reading for pleasure leads to improved reading comprehension, writing skills, vocabulary, spelling, and grammatical development. Most importantly, reading for pleasure is crucial for developing life-long, avid readers.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Professor, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
River Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

2:30pm EST

Turning Writing Woes into Wins: Practical Tools for Effective Writing Instruction LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Grand Gallery F (DeVos Place)
Explore our journey in Jenison Public Schools to address the need for explicit, systematic writing instruction. Hear how we equipped teachers with practical tools, engaging lesson plans, and professional development support. We’ll share our writing journey, celebrate successes, and inspire educators to transform writing instruction in their classrooms. Let’s unlock the joy of writing together!
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Nelson

Nicole Nelson

National Curriculum Consultant, Learning A-Z
EK

Erin Kornoely

Grade 3-6 Instructional Coach, Jenison Public Schools
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Grand Gallery F (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

2:30pm EST

From the Author Toolbox - Using Mentor Texts for Reading It In and Writing It Out LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Gallery Overlook A (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
Help students enjoy ‘reading it in and writing it out’ by embracing their author mojo. Hear how a former classroom teacher and published picture book author uses mentor texts to mine ideas, format stories, and hone craft. Explore lessons, games, and activities that provide the space and opportunity for students to have their voices heard and to represent their own communities.
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Williams Schrauben

Cindy Williams Schrauben

Author, Cindy Williams Schrauben Books
Cindy Williams Schrauben lives in west Michigan where she writes books for children that range from the truly serious to the seriously silly. When not writing or sharing her books, this award-winning author might be found dissecting her grandsons’ shenanigans for story ideas, reading... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Gallery Overlook A (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching   Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)

2:30pm EST

Growing Together: Writing into Social Emotional Learning LIMITED
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Grand Gallery D (DeVos Place)
In this session, educators will explore approaches to integrating social emotional learning (SEL) within daily writing opportunities. The presenters will share research-based strategies to embed SEL within writing practices alongside real-world examples including connecting to students’ funds of knowledge, fostering positive environments, and promoting self-awareness and self-regulation.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Stoetzel

Lindsay Stoetzel

Professor, Grand Valley State University
MM
avatar for Angela Gonzalez-Urbina

Angela Gonzalez-Urbina

I am a third grade TWBI teacher for Holland Language Academy for the last 5 years.  I love being able to teach in Spanish and to share the love for the culture and language. In my free time I teach ballet folklorico for Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca. I also love to spend time with... Read More →
LM
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Grand Gallery D (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching   Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)

2:30pm EST

High-Impact Literacy Tutoring: Interventions and Strategies to Move Under-Performing Students Forward FULL
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
River Overlook A (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
This session will report on a university partnership that entails tutors working in schools with under performing students. There will be audience participation that highlights specifically promoting love, joy and passion for reading. Further, high-impact tutoring strategies and interventions will be featured that include: Getting to know our students as the heart of differentiating tutoring.

Speakers
avatar for Margaret Policastro

Margaret Policastro

Department Chair, Professor and Director of Language and Literacy, Roosevelt University
Dr. Policastro is a professor of language and literacy at Roosevelt University where she is the director of the Literacy leadership MA program and the founding director of the Summer Reading Clinic. She teachers graduate and undergraduate courses in Language and Literacy. Dr. Policastro... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
River Overlook A (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching   Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)
 
Sunday, March 9
 

10:30am EDT

Decolonizing the Bookshelf: STEM Books That Celebrate Black and Brown Brilliance LIMITED
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Grand Gallery B (DeVos Place)
We'll dig into engaging, gorgeous STEM picture books and informational books that center Black and Brown experiences. We'll explore how these books can support elementary-age learners in growing STEM identities and aspirations, as well as content area learning and literacy skills. Participants will share resources for decolonizing the bookshelf and teaching for literacy and STEM equity.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Leah van Belle

Dr. Leah van Belle

Senior Consultant, Learning and Impact, Detroit Parent Network
Leah serves as Senior Consultant for Learning & Impact with Detroit Parent Network and is Part-Time Faculty at Eastern Michigan University. A proud Detroiter and first-generation high school graduate, her professional and community work have focused on literacy access and equity... Read More →
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Grand Gallery B (DeVos Place)
  Early Childhood (Birth-K)   Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

10:30am EDT

Advancing Thinking through Writing Across Content Areas: Read It In, Write It Out! FILLING
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Grand Gallery C (DeVos Place)
This session will explore effective strategies for integrating explicit writing instruction across content areas. Participants will learn to implement explicit writing lessons that foster clarity and coherence in student writing, supporting them in connecting ideas, refining their understanding, and enhancing comprehension while emphasizing foundational sentence- and paragraph-level skills. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how this structured approach enhances students' writing abilities and supports their overall academic achievement across content areas. Audience: classroom teachers 2-5, literacy coach, special education, admnistrator

Speakers
avatar for Jill Erfourth

Jill Erfourth

Elementary Literacy Consultant/Coach, Utica Community Schools
RC
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Grand Gallery C (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)

10:30am EDT

Writing Inside the Room: Using the Reading Rope, Content Knowledge, and Shared Experiences to Build Strong Foundational Writing Skills in K-1 LIMITED
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Grand Gallery A (DeVos Place)
This session will help early elementary teachers learn to simplify the process of teaching foundational writing skills by focusing on the separation of composition and transcription. The presenter will share classroom experience, strategies and resources to take writing from a stand alone subject to an integrated experience across the day.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Cobb

Nicole Cobb

Kindergarten Teacher, Almont Community Schools
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Grand Gallery A (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)

10:30am EDT

Data Data Everywhere: Understanding Reading Assessments to Plan Small-Group Instruction in the Upper Grades FILLING
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Grand Gallery D (DeVos Place)
The Essential Practices tell us that we should plan targeted small group instruction based on “children’s observed and assessed needs in specific aspects of literacy development.” Two literacy coaches will share how to efficiently gather and analyze Oral Reading Fluency data to plan effective small group instruction for students in grades 3-5.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Crawford

Jessica Crawford

District Literacy Coach, Fitzgerald Public Schools
avatar for Kristie Marks

Kristie Marks

Elementary Literacy Coach, Utica Community Schools
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Grand Gallery D (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

12:30pm EDT

Empowering Student Voices: Composing and Communicating in a Digital Age LIMITED
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Grand Gallery D (DeVos Place)
In today’s educational landscape, digital technologies are vital for student expression and engagement. This session will explore how students can compose and communicate using digital tools while developing essential digital literacy skills. We will discuss various platforms—like blogs, video software, and social media. that foster creativity and collaboration.
Speakers
EH

Elaina Heard

Chief Executive Officer, Watson's Way ABA
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Grand Gallery D (DeVos Place)
  Early Childhood (Birth-K)   Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

12:30pm EDT

Going Deeper with GELN’s Essential Practices in Early Literacy LIMITED
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Grand Gallery A (DeVos Place)
In this session, we will explore resources and tools that support the implementation of the GELN’s Essential Instructional Practices for Early Literacy and help the practices to thrive in your school. Come engage with resources designed to take implementation to a new level.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Phelps

Heather Phelps

Early Literacy Professional Learning Coordinator, MAISA
Heather Phelps is an Early Literacy Professional Learning Coordinator at MAISA. Heather’s background includes teaching in elementary and middle school classrooms, coaching teachers in K-12 settings, and serving in multiple leadership roles at the LEA and ISD levels.  A highlight... Read More →
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Grand Gallery A (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)

12:30pm EDT

Moving Past Book Trauma for Neurodivergent Readers! Learn How to Reduce the Struggle so Students Can Strive in Reading and Writing. FULL
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Gallery Overlook D (Devos Place - Upper Level)
Neurodivergent readers struggle with executive functions and self-regulation which form barriers when connecting to texts. In this session, we explore how some readers gasp while breathing in the words or freeze while breathing out the appropriate marks on paper. You will learn about co-regulation and how to use our Take Back to Class accommodation guide to build their reading and writing muscles!
Speakers
avatar for Nancy Roop

Nancy Roop

Publisher, Developmental Texts, LLC
I publish early chapter books in a developmental format to support reading comprehension with sensory-friendly, early chapter books. Using dialog, nonfiction, and storytelling, the reader's path is wrapped around the topic which is real, relatable, and relevant!I promote neurodiversity... Read More →
MC
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Gallery Overlook D (Devos Place - Upper Level)
  Elementary (K-5)

12:30pm EDT

Enhancing English Literacy through Content-Based Instruction and L1 Support: Strategies for Engaging Multilingual Learners LIMITED
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Grand Gallery B (DeVos Place)
In a world of increasing linguistic diversity, effectively nurturing English literacy among multilingual learners, is crucial. This session will focus on two powerful strategies: employing content-based instruction (CBI) to engage students and leveraging first language (L1) literacy skills and background knowledge to support English literacy development.
Speakers
AS

Austyn Sabin

Newcomer ESL Teacher, Kalamazoo Public Schools
Sunday March 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Grand Gallery B (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching

1:45pm EDT

What Does Handwriting Have to Do with Reading? FULL
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Grand Gallery C (DeVos Place)
This handwriting session dives into mirror invariance (MI) and its impact on early literacy. MI allows us to recognize objects regardless of its orientation. But, this can pose challenges for distinguishing between letters that look similar, such as b, d, or p. This can make learning to read and write difficult for children. Handwriting is crucial to address MI and reading success.
Speakers
avatar for Meagan Beam

Meagan Beam

Founder, OTTER Reading
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Grand Gallery C (DeVos Place)
  Early Childhood (Birth-K)   Elementary (K-5)

1:45pm EDT

25 Culturally Relevant Read-Alouds that Motivate Students into Independent Reading and Writing FILLING
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
River Overlook A (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
This session will highlight the most recent culturally relevant children's and adolescent literature. Participants will be engaged in interactive read-aloud, how to do them and featuring books that prepare students to write and become activists for change in their community. This will be an interactive session with audience participation and resources to bring back to the classroom and use.
Speakers
avatar for Margaret Policastro

Margaret Policastro

Department Chair, Professor and Director of Language and Literacy, Roosevelt University
Dr. Policastro is a professor of language and literacy at Roosevelt University where she is the director of the Literacy leadership MA program and the founding director of the Summer Reading Clinic. She teachers graduate and undergraduate courses in Language and Literacy. Dr. Policastro... Read More →
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
River Overlook A (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
  Early Childhood (Birth-K)   Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching   Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)

1:45pm EDT

Curating Dynamic & Diverse Classroom Libraries that Engage Students and Encourage Reading LIMITED
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Grand Gallery B (DeVos Place)
This session provides elementary school teachers with the tools and resources needed to build a classroom library that packs a powerful punch and gets kids to spend more time reading. The presenter will share evidence-based practices, tips & tricks for library management, book acquisition suggestions, and titles that interest and inspire young readers. Attendees will have the chance to win a Birdie's Book Box filled with 35 books to take home and add to their K-5 elementary classroom libraries.
Speakers
avatar for Alyce Hartman

Alyce Hartman

Founder & Executive Director, Birdie's Bookmobile
Alyce Hartman is a dedicated urban educator and curriculum developer with over ten years of experience in teaching and the non-profit sector. She specializes in early language, literacy, and diverse and culturally relevant literature for children and young adults. She teaches STEAM... Read More →
Sunday March 9, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Grand Gallery B (DeVos Place)
  Elementary (K-5)   Literacy Coaching
 
  • Filter By Date
    Mar 7 - 9, 2025
  • Filter By Venue
    303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
    All
    Ambassador East (Amway)
    Ambassador West (Amway)
    Amway Concourse
    DeVos Ballroom A/B
    DeVos Ballroom C
    DeVos Place
    Gallery Overlook A (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
    Gallery Overlook B (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
    Gallery Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
    Gallery Overlook D (Devos Place - Upper Level)
    Grand Gallery A (DeVos Place)
    Grand Gallery B (DeVos Place)
    Grand Gallery C (DeVos Place)
    Grand Gallery D (DeVos Place)
    Grand Gallery E (DeVos Place)
    Grand Gallery F (DeVos Place)
    Imperial Ballroom (Amway)
    River Overlook A (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
    River Overlook B (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
    River Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
    River Overlook D (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
    River Overlook E (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
    River Overlook F (Devos Place - Upper Level)
    Virtual Event
  • Filter By Type
    Appropriate for All Levels
    Early Childhood (Birth-K)
    Elementary (K-5)
    Literacy Coaching
    Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)
  • Strand(s)
    Advocacy
    and Justice (DEIJ)
    Assessment and Evaluation
    Community and Family Literacy
    Culturally Responsive Instruction
    Digital Literacy
    Disciplinary Literacy
    Diverse Literature for Children and Young Adults
    Diversity
    Early Language and Literacy
    Equity
    Foundational Reading Skills
    Foundational Writing Skills
    Inclusion
    Language Comprehension
    Literacy Coaching and Leadership
    Literacy Educator Preparation
    Literacy Policy for Equity and Justice
    Multilingual and Multidialectal Literacy
    Social-Emotional Learning and Wellness
    Writing for Equity a
    Writing in the Content Areas
    Written Expression
  • Timezone
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link

Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.
Friday, March 7
Saturday, March 8
Sunday, March 9
Ambassador East (Amway)
Ambassador West (Amway)
Amway Concourse
DeVos Ballroom A/B
DeVos Ballroom C
DeVos Place
Gallery Overlook A (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
Gallery Overlook B (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
Gallery Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
Gallery Overlook D (Devos Place - Upper Level)
Grand Gallery A (DeVos Place)
Grand Gallery B (DeVos Place)
Grand Gallery C (DeVos Place)
Grand Gallery D (DeVos Place)
Grand Gallery E (DeVos Place)
Grand Gallery F (DeVos Place)
Imperial Ballroom (Amway)
River Overlook A (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
River Overlook B (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
River Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
River Overlook D (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
River Overlook E (DeVos Place - Upper Level)
River Overlook F (Devos Place - Upper Level)
Virtual Event
  • Appropriate for All Levels
  • Early Childhood (Birth-K)
  • Elementary (K-5)
  • Literacy Coaching
  • Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)
  • Strand(s)
  • Advocacy
  • and Justice (DEIJ)
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Community and Family Literacy
  • Culturally Responsive Instruction
  • Digital Literacy
  • Disciplinary Literacy
  • Diverse Literature for Children and Young Adults
  • Diversity
  • Early Language and Literacy
  • Equity
  • Foundational Reading Skills
  • Foundational Writing Skills
  • Inclusion
  • Language Comprehension
  • Literacy Coaching and Leadership
  • Literacy Educator Preparation
  • Literacy Policy for Equity and Justice
  • Multilingual and Multidialectal Literacy
  • Social-Emotional Learning and Wellness
  • Writing for Equity a
  • Writing in the Content Areas
  • Written Expression