Why can some students decode perfectly but fail a comprehension check? Why do others read with great expression but can’t tell you a single detail of the story? In this interactive "Forensic Lab," teachers will become Literacy Detectives. Using real student data (evidence), participants will learn to identify the "Reading Bottlenecks" that stall progress. We will move beyond the "low score" to find the "root cause" using the Simple View of Reading & Scarborough’s Rope as our magnifying glass.
Equip teachers with practical strategies to improve student performance on state assessments by focusing on two high-impact areas: student motivation and effective data use. Participants will explore how student mindset, engagement, and goal-setting directly influence academic outcomes, and they’ll learn techniques to foster a classroom culture where students feel invested in their own success.
Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) are powerful tools for improving instruction, informing responsive teaching, and strengthening collaborative Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). In this interactive session, participants will explore the purpose and characteristics of effective CFAs, learn how to intentionally design assessments aligned to learning targets, and examine how assessment data can guide instructional decisions.
Why can some students decode perfectly but fail a comprehension check? Why do others read with great expression but can’t tell you a single detail of the story? In this interactive "Forensic Lab," teachers will become Literacy Detectives. Using real student data (evidence), participants will learn to identify the "Reading Bottlenecks" that stall progress. We will move beyond the "low score" to find the "root cause" using the Simple View of Reading & Scarborough’s Rope as our magnifying glass.
Equip teachers with practical strategies to improve student performance on state assessments by focusing on two high-impact areas: student motivation and effective data use. Participants will explore how student mindset, engagement, and goal-setting directly influence academic outcomes, and they’ll learn techniques to foster a classroom culture where students feel invested in their own success.
Discover how the K–1 Specials Team at North Pennfield Elementary is making an impact far beyond the specials classroom. This dynamic session highlights how collaborative specialists can become powerful drivers of schoolwide success through innovative partnerships and student-centered support. Learn how the team contributes to reading proficiency through their cross-curricular Manual Dexterity Assessment, supports student wellness through teaching the TRAILS program, and helps build a consistent schoolwide SEL language that empowers students and strengthens community culture. Walk away with practical ideas for maximizing the impact of your own specials team through collaboration, consistency, and creativity.
In this session, participants will learn about the components of the MSTEP ELA test. In addition, they will learn about multiple strategies that can be integrated into your daily instruction which will prepare students for what they will see on the test .
Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) are powerful tools for improving instruction, informing responsive teaching, and strengthening collaborative Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). In this interactive session, participants will explore the purpose and characteristics of effective CFAs, learn how to intentionally design assessments aligned to learning targets, and examine how assessment data can guide instructional decisions.
Why can some students decode perfectly but fail a comprehension check? Why do others read with great expression but can’t tell you a single detail of the story? In this interactive "Forensic Lab," teachers will become Literacy Detectives. Using real student data (evidence), participants will learn to identify the "Reading Bottlenecks" that stall progress. We will move beyond the "low score" to find the "root cause" using the Simple View of Reading & Scarborough’s Rope as our magnifying glass.
Discover how the K–1 Specials Team at North Pennfield Elementary is making an impact far beyond the specials classroom. This dynamic session highlights how collaborative specialists can become powerful drivers of schoolwide success through innovative partnerships and student-centered support. Learn how the team contributes to reading proficiency through their cross-curricular Manual Dexterity Assessment, supports student wellness through teaching the TRAILS program, and helps build a consistent schoolwide SEL language that empowers students and strengthens community culture. Walk away with practical ideas for maximizing the impact of your own specials team through collaboration, consistency, and creativity.
