The Reading League Science of Reading
The Reading League Science of Reading

Teachers’ Lounge

This is your chance to bring your questions for informal discussion around implementing the science of reading in the classroom.

Free

Language Variations and Dialect in African American Students

Join The Reading League California for an intriguing and informative session with Dr. Julie Washington from UC Irvine. She will share how learning to read depends upon learning the phonemic, phonological, syntactic and morphological structure of words. For children who speak varieties of English that differ from General American English these domains of language may differ significantly from text, making it harder to learn to read and write. In the case of African American children in particular, use of the language variety African American English has been found to influence outcomes in reading, writing, spelling and assessment and this is particularly true for children growing up in poverty. This presentation will focus on the intersection of language variation, poverty and reading acquisition for African American children in preschool through fifth grade.

Free

Book Study: The Reading Comprehension Blueprint

Join The Reading League North Carolina and International Dyslexia Association North Carolina Branch as we read and discuss The Reading Comprehension Blueprint. This summer book study will begin with a kickoff session with Nancy Hennessy, author of the book and a North Carolina resident! Then, participants will have the opportunity to join virtual book study with breakout room facilitators throughout the summer to build community around this shared text. Finally, we will end our book study with Nancy Hennessy in a Q/A format about implementation.

Free

The Foundation of Effective Literacy Practices and Why It’s Harder for ELs and Their Teachers

Join The Reading League California as we welcome Stanford University Professor Emeritus, Dr. Claude Goldenberg, as he shares the foundations of effective literacy, with particular emphasis on our English learners. Dr. Goldenberg is a leading expert in this field and has done extensive work in ensuring the literacy success of our multilingual learners.

Free

Preparing to teach your Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students’ Foundational Reading

Please join TRL Kansas and Dr. Kelly Grillo in this session, designed to support and empower caregivers, teachers and instructional support staff in reaching their d/Deaf students in language and literacy growth. Participants will learn: Identify barriers d/Deaf population have learning language and literacy. Discuss where students d/Deaf attend school. Examine literacy outcomes for d/Deaf. Identify the skills/tools you have to impact GREATER outcomes for this population. Discuss what we know works and what to expand on in our practice. Message of HOPE and thoughts for the future. Register Here

Free

Book Study: The Reading Comprehension Blueprint

Join The Reading League North Carolina and International Dyslexia Association North Carolina Branch as we read and discuss The Reading Comprehension Blueprint. This summer book study will begin with a kickoff session with Nancy Hennessy, author of the book and a North Carolina resident! Then, participants will have the opportunity to join virtual book study with breakout room facilitators throughout the summer to build community around this shared text. Finally, we will end our book study with Nancy Hennessy in a Q/A format about implementation.

Free

“The Right to Read” Virtual Movie Night

Get ready for an unforgettable movie night experience! We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a virtual screening of Kareem Weaver's thought-provoking film, "The Right to Read."

"The Right to Read" is more than just a movie; it's a powerful exploration of the fundamental importance of literacy in today's society. Through captivating storytelling, Kareem Weaver delves into the implications, challenges, and opportunities surrounding the right to read, sparking crucial conversations and inspiring action.

$10
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