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Building Knowledge in the Science of Reading

July 24 or September 15 (repeat session)
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9-12
6-8
Description
This session is designed to establish a strong conceptual foundation for effective literacy instruction.
Who is it For?
Learning Targets

Explain what the Science of Reading is by using The Reading League's definition and distinguishing it from philosophies, programs, and instructional trends.
Describe how the brain learns to read, including the roles of language comprehension, word recognition, and why reading is not a natural process.
Use established models of reading to explain how skilled reading develops, including the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough's Reading Rope.
Accurately use foundational Science of Reading terminology related to phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension when discussing instruction and student needs.
Analyze common misconceptions about reading instruction and explain why they conflict with research on how children learn to read.

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