[Webinar] From Implementation to Impact: How Pinecone Path is Transforming Early Literacy Instruction in ECE Classrooms
5/6/2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern
1:30-2:30 PM Pacific/4:30-5:30pm Eastern







Event Description
From Implementation to Impact: How Pinecone Path is Transforming Early Literacy Instruction in ECE Classrooms
Join us for a panel discussion featuring educational leaders and teachers who have spent the past school year implementing Pinecone Path as part of our national pre-publication pilot. If you are looking ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, this is your opportunity to hear how this brand-new literacy curriculum performs in real-world Pre-K classrooms.

Our panelists will share their first-hand experiences navigating the shift to a research-based literacy curriculum rooted in the science of reading, the impact on children's literacy growth and readiness to become confident, capable learners, and the practicalities of a year-long rollout.



What You’ll Learn from Our Panelists:

► The Pilot Experience: Honest reflections on the transition, the "joyful learning" aspect, and the support provided to educators through fully-articulated lessons. 

► Real-World Impact: How the curriculum’s focus on oral language, executive functioning, and social skills has transformed student preparation for kindergarten.
 
► Implementation Strategies: Authentic stories on using Pinecone Path as both a comprehensive literacy core and an adaptable supplement.
 
► Supportive Features: How the program provides everything an educator needs, with embedded, just-in-time professional learning that meets educators at their point of need, built-in facilitation tips, and multilingual learner supports. 

► Seamless Instructional Alignment: Insights into how the curriculum creates a "cohesive literacy journey" when paired with K–5 Collaborative Literacy.
 

Details

Date: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 
Time: 1:30 PM Pacific/4:30 PM Eastern (45-minute duration)
Intended Audience: ​This webinar is designed for district administrators, early childhood directors, and instructional coaches who want to understand the "why" and "how" behind Pinecone Path before its wide release in June 2026. 
Cost: This webinar is complimentary, but you must register in advance to attend. 
Recording: Registrants receive an email with the recording 5 business days after the event. 
Certificates: Attendance certificates are NOT available for this webinar. 

Panelists

Brenda Gordon, 4K Teacher
Angela Salm, Early Childhood Teacher
Emily Duckart, Kindergarten Teacher

Dr. Gina Fugnitto, Chief Implementation Officer
Kari Steck, Sr. Manager of Educational Partnerships
Emily Vener, Professional Learning Lead