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The Rest of the Story will engage teachers, coaches, and leaders in literacy conversations that go beyond The Science of Reading.  Join us as we become part of the stories from well-known authors and experts in literacy. See you at Region 10 on May 3, 2024 for an incredible day of learning! 

This learning opportunity is offered for grades K-12 educators.  When registering, participants will need to select the K-5 or the 6-12 strand of the conference. 

Registration is FREE but space is limited.  Registration is now closed for this event.

Friday, May 3 • 9:15am - 10:15am
Foundational Skills: The Building Blocks for Reading Success (Audience: 6th-12th Grades)

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A robust body of research, known as the science of reading, tells us that systematic, explicit foundational skills instruction is crucial for students as they are learning to read and write. Although automatic and accurate word recognition skills are only one-half of Scarborough’s Rope, mastery of phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency are recognized as the best predictors of reading success (NRP, 2000). This session provides a deeper understanding of current research and effective instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, word recognition, and fluency. 
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Stacie Leitzel

Stacey Leitzel is Director of Professional Learning Services for Zaner-Bloser. She resides in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. She has been in education for over 25 years and has taught several grade levels in the elementary and middle school. While a teacher, Stacey earned... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Austin Room 2nd Floor
  Second Floor