Embracing Literacy 2025 Events

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?

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:

1. Identify Key Features: Recognize the essential features of Branching Minds that facilitate the implementation of MTSS in educational settings.
2. Explore Data Utilization: Analyze how Branching Minds enables the collection and utilization of student data to inform decision-making processes within MTSS frameworks.
3. Examine Intervention Strategies: Investigate the intervention strategies and tools available within Branching Minds that support tiered instruction in the MTSS model.
4. Evaluate Collaboration Mechanisms: Assess how Branching Minds promotes collaboration among educators, specialists, and families to enhance student support and engagement.
5. Implement Best Practices: Develop strategies for effectively implementing Branching Minds in your district to streamline MTSS processes and improve student outcomes.
6. 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?