Embracing Literacy 2025 Events: Full Schedule

We’re excited you’ll be joining us for these upcoming professional learning opportunities! June 9th sessions are available exclusively to registered participants of the Language and Literacy Symposium. From June 10th –12th, all registrants of the Embracing Literacy: Soaring with Language and Literacy Conference are welcome to attend a wide range of engaging sessions designed to elevate language and literacy practices across our communities.

We look forward to learning and growing together!

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8:15am MDT

Curious, Not Conflicted: Examining Controversies in the Science of Reading

Thursday June 12, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT

Main Ballroom

Introduction:

This keynote takes on a tricky truth: even in the science of reading, not all experts see eye to eye. While some ideas are well established, others are still up for debate—with passionate voices on all sides. The presentation walks through key areas of disagreement and helps teachers make sense of the noise. Instead of waiting for perfect consensus, it encourages educators to stay curious, focus on strong evidence, and make thoughtful choices that work for their students.

This keynote takes on a tricky truth: even in the science of reading, not all experts see eye to eye. While some ideas are well established, others are still up for debate—with passionate voices on all sides. The presentation walks through key areas of disagreement and helps teachers make sense of the noise. Instead of waiting for perfect consensus, it encourages educators to stay curious, focus on strong evidence, and make thoughtful choices that work for their students.

Objectives:

Identify key areas of agreement and disagreement among experts within the science of reading.
Analyze how differing viewpoints in the field influence instructional practices and decision-making.
Evaluate claims and recommendations by applying principles of strong research evidence and scientific reasoning.
Reflect on how to remain professionally curious and open-minded in a landscape where not all answers are settled.
Apply practical strategies for making informed, student-centered instructional choices despite ongoing debates in the field.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Anna Geiger

Thursday June 12, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT
Main Ballroom

9:30am MDT

Accelerating Progress with a Speech to Print Intervention

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

Salon 1

Introduction:
In this session, we will explore the rationale of a speech to print (S2P) approach to teaching reading while noting some important differences to many phonics programs. We will examine the S2P advantage and provide practical examples of instructional strategies that will accelerate student progress in closing reading gaps.

Objectives:
Explain and apply several speech to print instructional strategies to accelerate progress in the small group intervention setting.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Crystal Lenhart

Literacy Consultant, LenPo Learning

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
Salon 1

9:30am MDT

Bringing Writing to Life: The Essential Components of Effective Writing Instruction

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

Birch

During this session we will unpack the research and find out how teaching writing as a separate content area provides a critical pathway for fostering effective communication skills as well as nurturing creativity and critical thinking, which are essential skills for both academic and personal success.

Objectives:
Understand the research of effective writing instruction; Be able to replicate ways to engage students in daily, purposeful writing for genuine audiences. Learn approaches to help students sharpen their technical writing skills and develop writing fluency and confidence. See the value of connecting reading with writing to enhance student learning.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Paula Kavalec

Manager of Educational Partnerships, Center for the Collaborative Classroom

Paula is an 18-year educator and former school administrator. She manages educational partnerships for CO and WY for Collaborative Classroom. Paula resides in Colorado Springs with her retired army husband and has three young adult "kids." She owns a mini-Golden Doodle puppy named... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
Birch

9:30am MDT

Building Bridges: Creating a Family Literacy Night

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

Salon 2

Introduction:
Family engagement plays a vital role in student success, particularly in literacy. This workshop equips educators and district administrators with the tools and plans to host their own Family Literacy Night. Using free resources from the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE), participants will explore strategies to engage families, demonstrate structured literacy practices, and create interactive, hands-on activities. The session provides practical ideas and take-home resources to help families understand and support their child's literacy development at home.

Objectives:
Gain actionable ideas for hosting their own Family Literacy Night, fostering meanginful school-to-home literacy connections

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
Salon 2

9:30am MDT

Designing Integrated Lessons to Transform Secondary Literacy Interventions

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

Timber

If you have ever worked with middle or high school students with unfinished learning in reading, then you’ve likely struggled to identify evidence-based, age-appropriate, high-quality lessons or materials. This interactive session will introduce and model the key elements every secondary literacy intervention should incorporate into daily lessons and unit plans, as well as provide a step by step guide for how to create these lesson components. During the session, learners will participate in the hands-on creation of a weekly lesson plan for a literacy intervention class, and use resources to develop daily materials for students. Participants will leave with a process for developing their own curriculum moving forward, access to free resources, and the beginning of a unit to use with students that will accelerate their reading growth!

Objectives:
1. Review the key components of an evidence-based literacy intervention model for secondary students
2. Learn the steps and processes for creating an integrated literacy intervention unit
3. Develop and create literacy intervention lesson plans rooted in the Science of Reading
4. Locate resources and develop “high-schoolized” materials to use with students.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Faith Howard

High School Literacy Specialist, SCSD#1

I am a 6-12 Literacy Specialist for Sublette County School District #1 in Pinedale, Wyoming. I have created a Literacy Lab class that is a tier 2 & 3 intervention to shore up gaps for struggling adolescent readers in foundational reading skills. Using the Science of Reading and a... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
Timber

9:30am MDT

Intentional Planning of Language Comprehension to Develop Proficient Readers and Writers

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

Salon 5

Introduction:
During this session, participants will dive into the understanding that comprehension is not a skill but rather an outcome. We will explore evidence-based strategies to use before, during, and after reading that support students in reading words accurately and fluently, understanding word meanings, building background knowledge, and focusing their attention on critical content. Through hands-on activities, we will practice three key strategies: Clicks and Clunks, Paragraph Shrinking, and a before-reading vocabulary strategy, while discussing how to adapt these techniques for diverse learners, including struggling readers and English learners. Attendees will leave with practical resources, templates, and actionable steps to implement these strategies and foster proficient readers and writers. Whether you're a teacher, coach, or administrator, this session will equip you with tools to drive meaningful student outcomes and bridge the gap between reading comprehension and writing proficiency.

Objectives:
1. Understand the process of reading comprehension. 2. Identify effective instructional practices to support reading comprehension before, during, and after passage reading. 3. Practice text protocols to support comprehension (paragraph shrinking).

Speakers

Kim Penn

Consultant, Side-by-Side Consulting

Kim Penn has over 18 years of educational leadership and coaching experience working at the district and state level to support classroom teachers, instructional coaches and leaders to navigate the implementation of evidence-based literacy practices into the classroom. She works virtually... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
Salon 5

9:30am MDT

Leveraging Science of Reading Leaders to Improve and Sustain Literacy Gains

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

Salon 3 & 4

Introduction:
This presentation will explore how schools and districts can strategically utilize staff members who are Science of Reading (SoR) leaders to improve literacy instruction and student outcomes. Participants will learn how to leverage these leaders as instructional coaches, professional development facilitators, and collaborative team members to support teachers in implementing evidence-based reading practices. The session will also highlight ways to create sustainable systems that empower SoR leaders to drive long-term literacy success.

Objectives:
1. Understand the Role of Science of Reading Leaders – Define key responsibilities and best practices for SoR leaders within a school or district.
2. Learn Effective Coaching & Mentorship Strategies – Explore how SoR leaders can support teachers through modeling, feedback, and collaborative planning.
3. Develop a Plan for Professional Development – Identify ways to integrate SoR leaders into structured, ongoing literacy training for staff.
4. Create Systems for Sustainability – Learn how to build a culture of literacy excellence by embedding SoR leadership into school-wide and district-wide initiatives.
5. Maximize Impact on Student Learning – Discover data-driven approaches to measure the effectiveness of SoR leadership and adjust strategies as needed.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Kelly Storebo

LETRS State Success Manager - West Region, Lexia Learning

Becky Lewis

Lexia

Ariel Bobson

Lexia

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
Salon 3 & 4

9:30am MDT

The Power of Progress Monitoring: Driving Meaningful Student Growth

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

Aspen

Unlock the full potential of your MTSS with effective progress monitoring! In this engaging session, we’ll explore how data-driven progress monitoring can transform student support. Learn best practices for post-screening intervention planning and discover how technology can streamline decision-making, empowering educators with the insights they need to drive meaningful student outcomes.

Objectives

Differentiate progress monitoring assessment from other types of assessment
Identify the placement of progress monitoring assessment within a data-based decision-making framework
Learn how to use progress monitoring to change student outcomes within your MTSS

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Alisa Dorman

CEO President, Acadience

Alex Frazier

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
Aspen

9:30am MDT

The Science of Writing

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

Salon 6

Join us for an insightful presentation on "The Science of Writing," where we delve into the essential principles and practices that underpin effective writing instruction. This session, hosted by Lexia, focuses on the research-backed strategies that help educators enhance literacy skills among students. Join us to unlock the potential of every student and foster a love for writing that lasts a lifetime!

Objectives:
1. Participants will explore how writing not only fosters communication but also enhances critical thinking and creativity. The presentation will cover various aspects of writing, including the writing process, effective feedback mechanisms, and the integration of writing across the curriculum.
2. Attendees will gain practical insights into utilizing Lexia's tools and resources to support differentiated writing instruction tailored to student needs. By understanding the science behind writing, educators can better equip their students with the skills needed for academic success and lifelong learning.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Beth Varosky

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
Salon 6

9:30am MDT

The Science of Writing: From Pedagogy to Practice

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

Aspen

Introduction
We’ve all heard about the science of reading, but what about the Science of Writing? In this session, we’ll examine research and methodology from writing expert and Savvas author, Dr. Young-Suk Kim. Participants will gain insight into the foundational writing skills that reflect best practices in a "science of writing" classroom and engage in writing routines that foster meaningful writing experiences for students of all abilities.

Objectives
Identify student writing gaps and strengths, better understand the needs of foundational writing, map student writing growth across age-appropriate levels, connect the practices of the science of reading and the science of writing.
Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Beth Varosky

Thursday June 12, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
Aspen

10:45am MDT

Building Capacity for Early Literacy Leadership

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

Timber

Introduction:
When it comes to early literacy, we focus a lot of our time, energy, and resources on professional learning and coaching teachers, and our teachers deserve it! However, we don't always consider the professional growth needs of our school leaders, who are key players in student literacy learning. In this session, participants will learn the key instructional leadership practices necessary for district leaders, principals/assistant principals, and coaches to effectively support teachers in delivering research-based early literacy instruction driven by high-quality instructional materials. Participants will hear video testimonials from school leaders who have participated in targeted early literacy leadership training, gain helpful tools & resources for literacy leadership (including free professional learning modules focused on the science of reading), and reflect on their literacy leadership practices. The session will be presented by SchoolKit, a national professional learning partner organization that has worked with 10+ states and over 80 districts to help them increase the quality of literacy instruction.

Objectives:
Understand and reflect on specific instructional leadership moves that leaders can make to strengthen early literacy instruction.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Ethan Mitnick

President and Founder, SchoolKit

Ethan is the President and founder of SchoolKit. He leads the 40-member SchoolKit team and provides strategic leadership and guidance for several of SchoolKit’s state and district partnerships. Ethan constantly works to ensure the close connection between SchoolKit's services and... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Timber

10:45am MDT

Centralize Your MTSS with Branching Minds

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

Salon 2

Looking to enhance your MTSS skills but unsure where to start? Discover how we transformed and optimized our district-wide MTSS processes within just one year by leveraging the innovative features of Branching Minds, a proud partner of the Wyoming Department of Education. We streamlined our approach, making it easier for educators to implement effective interventions and support systems. Join us as we share our journey, the challenges we faced, and the strategies we employed to achieve impactful results. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to the concept of MTSS, there's something valuable for everyone in our experience. Let’s explore how you can elevate your own MTSS practices and make a difference in your district!

Objectives:

Identify Key Features: Recognize the essential features of Branching Minds that facilitate the implementation of MTSS in educational settings.
Explore Data Utilization: Analyze how Branching Minds enables the collection and utilization of student data to inform decision-making processes within MTSS frameworks.
Examine Intervention Strategies: Investigate the intervention strategies and tools available within Branching Minds that support tiered instruction in the MTSS model.
Evaluate Collaboration Mechanisms: Assess how Branching Minds promotes collaboration among educators, specialists, and families to enhance student support and engagement.
Implement Best Practices: Develop strategies for effectively implementing Branching Minds in your district to streamline MTSS processes and improve student outcomes.
Monitor Progress: Learn how to use Branching Minds to monitor and assess student progress on an ongoing basis within the MTSS framework.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Taren Hendricks

K-5 Literacy Coach, Goshen County School District

Kelsey Walker

Secondary Literacy Coach & MTSS Coach, Goshen County School District #1

Dr. Kelsey Walker is a CERI-certified structured literacy dyslexia specialist and a secondary literacy coach and MTSS coach at Goshen County School District in Torrington, Wyoming. She earned her Ed.D. at the University of Nebraska. Kelsey is interested in interdisciplinary literacy... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Salon 2

10:45am MDT

How to Get Started with Morphology

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

Salon 5

Introduction:

If English spelling feels like a mess of rules and exceptions, this session is here to change your mind. Morphology—the study of word parts like bases, prefixes, and suffixes—reveals the logic behind spelling that phonics alone can’t explain. This isn’t just for older students or advanced readers. From the earliest grades on, morphology helps students understand why words are spelled the way they are. You’ll explore key principles, learn how to use word sums and matrices, and walk away with tools that bring meaning and structure to spelling for every grade level.

Objectives:

Explain the role of morphology in making sense of English spelling beyond phonics instruction.
Identify key morphological components, including bases, prefixes, and suffixes, and how they contribute to word meaning and structure.
Demonstrate how to construct and use word sums and matrices to support students' understanding of spelling patterns.
Recognize the value of introducing morphological instruction starting in the early grades.
Apply practical strategies and tools to integrate morphology into classroom instruction across all grade levels.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Anna Geiger

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Salon 5

10:45am MDT

Reigniting Educator Investment and Engagement in Professional Learning

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

Salon 3 & 4

This session will explore how integrating peer observations into a multifaceted approach to professional learning can sustain teacher engagement and foster a culture of continuous growth within school districts. Using one district's journey to enhance small group reading instruction aligned with evidence-based practices and the science of reading, we’ll demonstrate how peer observations can improve instructional efficacy, empower teachers, and drive lasting change. Through interactive activities—such as a case study discussion, insights from a district leader, building principal, literacy coach, and teacher shared via recorded video, and hands-on application to one’s own district—attendees will gain actionable strategies for implementing peer observations. Participants will also receive practical tools and a planning guide to help develop their next steps for creating sustainable, impactful professional learning that cultivates ongoing growth. This session is designed for educators and leaders seeking to strengthen their professional learning culture and maintain momentum beyond the initial stages of implementation.

Objectives:

1: Examine the characteristics, structures, and research behind peer observations as a tool for professional learning. 2: Explore how structured peer observations can improve small group reading instruction aligned with evidence-based instructional practices and the science of reading while fostering a culture of continuous growth.
3: Investigate how administrators and coaches can design and support peer observation programs that reflect a shared vision of effective practice and are integrated into a multifaceted, ongoing approach to professional learning.
4: Gain insights into the challenges and successes of peer observations, focusing on the goals of self-efficacy, non-evaluative feedback, and collaboration.
5: Leave with actionable strategies to launch or refine peer observation programs in one’s own district.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Jennifer Yaeger

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Salon 3 & 4

10:45am MDT

Stirring the pot: A recipe for content-embedded, evidence-based secondary reading interventions

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

Salon 1

This 1-hour, interactive session aims to equip educators working with secondary striving readers with the knowledge and skills needed to design evidence-based, content-embedded reading intervention instruction. The National Reading Panel report (2000) highlighted five instructional priorities for early reading instruction. While this guidance has been invaluable in guiding the teaching of reading in the primary grades, it has been less applicable to reading instruction and intervention for secondary readers. Researchers studying effective reading intervention practices for older readers have adjusted the five instructional priorities for older readers to include word study, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and motivation and engagement (Roberts et al., 2008; Scammacca et al., 2007). Further, cross-cutting features such as multicomponent instruction and intervention embedded within content area instruction have been associated with improved outcomes for older readers (Biancarosa & Snow, 2007; Boardman et al., 2008).

Objectives:
• describe the most common reading profiles of nonproficient secondary readers,
• name and define the recommended instructional priorities for secondary readers with reading disabilities,
• embed evidence-based instructional practices related to each of the priority areas within content-area instruction,
• engage with an instructional planning protocol for designing secondary reading instruction that attends to rigor, relationships, and evidence-based practices.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Genevieve Thomas

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Salon 1

10:45am MDT

Strengthening the Strands

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

Birch

Introduction:

What does it take to truly strengthen reading outcomes? It starts with coherence. Using the reading rope as a guiding framework, this session explores how educators can unify foundational skills and knowledge-building instruction to create a comprehensive and equitable literacy approach. Participants will examine how each strand contributes to skilled reading, and how to intentionally weave them together in planning, instruction, and intervention. Grounded in research and designed for immediate application, this session offers tools and strategies to support every learner and strengthen systemwide literacy outcomes.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Explain the components of the reading rope and how each strand contributes to proficient reading development.
Analyze the importance of coherence between foundational skills and knowledge-building instruction for equity and impact.
Apply practical strategies and tools to integrate and strengthen instructional practices across the strands of reading development.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Kelly Stewart

Great Minds

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Birch

10:45am MDT

The Science of Writing: From Pedagogy to Practice

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

Aspen

Introduction:
We’ve all heard about the science of reading, but what about the Science of Writing? In this session, we’ll examine research and methodology from writing expert and Savvas author, Dr. Young-Suk Kim. Participants will gain insight into the foundational writing skills that reflect best practices in a "science of writing" classroom and engage in writing routines that foster meaningful writing experiences for students of all abilities.

Objectives:
Identify student writing gaps and strengths, better understand the needs of foundational writing, map student writing growth across age-appropriate levels, and connect the practices of the science of reading and the science of writing.

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Aspen

10:45am MDT

The Science of Writing: From Pedagogy to Practice

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

Aspen

What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?

Speakers

Beth Varosky

Thursday June 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
Aspen

12:15pm MDT

Closing Keynote

Thursday June 12, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT

Main Ballroom

Speakers

Jeanne Schopf

Independent Consultant

For over three decades, Jeanne Schopf, M.Ed, NBCT, C-SLDI has devoted herself to enriching the lives of children as an educator and a prominent figure in state and national literacy. With a wealth of experience as a K-9 teacher, Literacy Coach, Reading Specialist, and Certified Dyslexia... Read More →

Thursday June 12, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
Main Ballroom