This workshop, "Unlocking Literacy: Teaching Beginning Reading with the Science of Reading," is designed to equip educators with evidence-based strategies for teaching early reading skills. Grounded in the Science of Reading, this session will explore the cognitive processes behind learning to read and provide practical techniques for effective beginning reading instruction.
This interactive session will begin with an overview of the Science of Reading on how children learn to read, followed by hands-on activities that model effective instructional techniques. Educators will engage in guided practice with explicit, systematic phonemic awareness and phonics instruction, learn how to incorporate decodable texts, and explore strategies for fostering reading fluency and comprehension. Educators will also examine formative and interim assessments to monitor learner progress and to determine instructional effectiveness. Time will be allocated for discussion, collaboration, and Q&A.
