TUESDAY Room 9
Hourly Schedule
Room 9
- 7:00 AM - 7:20 AM
- Does My Curriculum Align to the Science of Reading?
- Kari Kurto, The Reading League | United States
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Speakers:
Kari Kurto
- 7:20 AM - 7:40 AM
- Leading system-wide literacy improvement through data-informed action research
- Dr Selena Fisk Pty Ltd Australia
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Speakers:
Selena Fisk
- 7:40 AM - 8:00 AM
- Social Justice and Equity Through Literacy: What School Leaders Must Know About Early Literacy Development and Structured Literacy Implementation
- Lena Kim Wilson Language Training United States
- 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM
- Sustaining Dialogue in the Science of Reading Era
- University of North Carolina United States
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Speakers:
Melissa Wrenn
- 8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
- BREAK
- 9:00 AM - 10:25 AM
- PLENARY SESSION
- Keynote - 40 minutes (Governor's Early Literacy Foundation James Pond | President) Panel Discussion One - 45 minutes EU READS (led by Dr. Jörg F. Maas | Stiftung Lesen) Diane Gerald, CEO of Booktrust UK, Valentina Stoeva (CEO of the Bulgarian Reading Foundation) Panel Discussion Two - 45 minutes How Neuroscience can advance Literacy Education (Brainscience, MIT, Oxford University, Stanford University, University of Connecticut) North Writing School - EXHIBIT HALL
- 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
- BREAK
- 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
- Bridging the Boys' Literacy Gap
- Tanya Grambower, Literacy for Boys | Australia
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Speakers:
Tanya Grambower
- 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
- Building Responsive and Relevant Classroom Literacy Experiences with Universal Design for Learning
- Amanda Watson, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board | Canada
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Speakers:
Amanda Watson
- 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
- Teaching Reading Across the Curriculum to Black and Brown Students in the United States
- Renee Coastes-Smith, Imani Productions, LLC | United States
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Speakers:
Renee-Coates-Smith
- 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
- The Indigenous Literacy Foundation: Operating in the Most Linguistically Diverse Country in the World, Language, Culture and Literacy Open Doors
- Ben Bowen, Indigenous Literacy Foundation | Australia
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Speakers:
Ben Bowen
- 12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
- Social Justice and Equity Through Literacy: What School Leaders Must Know About Early Literacy Development and Structured Literacy Implementation
- Lena Kim, Wilson Language Training | United States
- 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
- Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing Through Literacy - The Story Project Secondary Programme
- Sarah Eggleton, The Story Project | United Kingdom
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Speakers:
Sarah Eggleton
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- LUNCH
- 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
- TBD
- Panel Discussion
- 2:40 PM - 3:20 PM
- TBD
- Panel Discussion
- 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM
- TBD
- Panel Discussion
- 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
- BREAK
- 4:15 PM - 4:35 PM
- The Power Of Peer-To-Peer Learning In Literacy: A Young Advocate's Perspective
- Book Buddies By Ashezi Initiativ Nigeria
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Speakers:
Ashezi Akwashiki
- 4:35 PM - 4:55 PM
- Bridging a Literacy Scope and Sequence from Elementary Education through Special Education in a Dual Certification Program
- Rhode Island College United States
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Speakers:
Cara McDermott-Fasy
- 4:55 PM - 5:15 PM
- Measuring Literacy Goals by the Numbers and by the Heart
- SIL Int United States
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Speakers:
Anthony Klaas
- 5:15 PM - 5:35 PM
- Room 9 Powerful Thinking - Engaging Readers, Building Knowledge, and Nudging Learning in Elementary Classrooms
- Reading Power Gear, ltd. Canada
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Speakers:
Adrienne Gear
- 5:35 PM - 5:55 PM
- How To Turn VOCAB ACQUISITION into STUDENT EMPOWERMENT
- Macquarie University - School of Education Australia
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Speakers:
Asheeka Nand, Rose Garofano
Kari Kurto
National Science of Reading Project Director
Kari Kurto is the National Science of Reading Project Director at The Reading League, overseeing The Compass, Curriculum Navigation Reports, and other initiatives. She supports evidence-aligned practices, collaborates with state agencies, and has experience as a Literacy Specialist at the Rhode Island Department of Education, and Orton Gillingham practitioner.
Selena Fisk
Data Storyteller
Melissa Wrenn
Joseph B. Oxendine Distinguished Scholar of Teacher Education
Melissa Wrenn, PhD, NBCT is the Joseph B. Oxendine Distinguished Scholar of Teacher Education at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Dr. Wrenn has presented research in the United States and Europe. She researches academic discourse, disciplinary literacy, and teacher education.
Tanya Grambower
Founder of Literacy for Boys
Tanya Grambower is a literacy specialist, a World Literacy Taskforce Member, the Founder & Managing Director of Literacy For Boys & Literacy For Kids. Tanya has a Bachelor of Education with over 25 years of teaching experience in International schools and throughout Australia.
Amanda Watson
Curriculum Coordinator / Graduate Student
Amanda Watson - I was a high school teacher for twenty years and am currently a curriculum coordinator. I am completing a Masters of Education at Memorial University. I enjoy researching student-centred learning, and have presented ideas about adolescent literacy at the World Literacy Summit and the Rosa Bruno-Jofre Symposium.
Renee-Coates-Smith
International Educator/Reading Clinician/Consultant
Renee Coates-Smith, M.Ed., Over 30 years experience, International Educator/Reading Clinician/Reading Consultant, Lecture/teaching experience - U.S., China, Africa, Literacy research in Cuba, Imani Productions, LLC (Private Business), Reading education workshops, Taught all grade levels - public, private and universities
Ben Bowen
CEO
Wiradjuri man Ben Bowen is the CEO of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF). Ben has worked nationally and internationally, collaborating with both Indigenous Communities and government to create opportunities in education, health, and economic development. We are all lifelong learners starting with early childhood education and the power of literacy.
Sarah Eggleton
Assistant Head teacher / Secondary Programme Director
A Teach First Ambassador, Sarah Eggleton is an Assistant Headteacher in an inner-city Manchester Secondary School with extensive experience in leading Literacy and Teaching and Learning. As an educational consultant Sarah works with organisations such as OUP, the BBC, Teach First and the DfE.
Ashezi Akwashiki
Founder & Executive Director
Ashezi Akwashiki Founder & Executive Director, Book Buddies By Ashezi Initiative. A 10-year-old Nigerian author, motivational speaker and education advocate passionate about empowering children through literacy. Her organization provides books, mentorship, and educational resources to underserved communities. Her debut novel, "Unlocking Dreams," addresses educational challenges faced by young girls.
Cara McDermott-Fasy
Professor, Department of Special Education
Dr. McDermott-Fasy is Professor of Special Education, and Dr. Obel-Omia is Associate Professor, and past Chair, of Elementary Education at Rhode Island College. They co-coordinate the Elementary/Elementary Special Education Program, presenting at numerous national conventions on the topic of embracing a literacy scope and sequence in higher education.
Anthony Klaas
Senior Reading Consultant
Adrienne Gear
Teacher/Author/Literacy Consultant
Adrienne Gear is a teacher, consultant, and author from Vancouver, Canada. She is passionate about literacy, learning, and inspiring educators to reflect and refine their literacy practice. Her engaging workshops, books, and webinars are well received across Canada and internationally in the US, UK, Australia, and Sweden.
Asheeka Nand
Head of English Faculty / Coordinator of Special Projects
Rose Garofano
Sessional Academic / Educator
Rose Garofano - sessional academic / educator. Macquarie University. Masters of Educational Leadership. Conferences - ATEA, AARE, Future of Education and
