While the science of reading tells us what is essential for building a reader, the science of learning tells us the conditions that are necessary for learning to thrive and last. Participants in this webinar will engage in learning about the evidence base for the Science of Learning and connecting those principles to the components of the Reading Rope.
Professional readings and discussions will ground the session as well as lesson and video analysis to connect the research to practice. Come to learn more about how combining the science of learning with the science of reading has the potential to meet the needs of the whole child and support the development of independent learners.
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Time: 1 pm PT | 2 pm MT | 3 pm CT | 4 pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: This webinar is complimentary, but you must register in advance to attend.
Event Platform: Zoom Webinar
Recording: This webinar will be recorded. All registrants will receive a copy of the recording via email within 5 business days after the event concludes.
Dr. Lenora Forsythe is the Manager of Educational Proposals and Pursuits at Collaborative Classroom. She earned her Ed.D.in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading from the University of Central Florida (UCF). Her research emphasized professional learning for elementary school literacy coaches. She earned her Master’s degree in Reading Education from Nova Southeastern University, and her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from UCF. Lenora has ten years of teaching experience at the elementary school level that include literacy coaching, and teaching first and third grades. Additionally, Lenora spent five years teaching undergraduate elementary education courses that focus on literacy at UCF.
Andreia Simon joined Collaborative Classroom in 2021 as Colorado Manager of Educational Partnerships and now serves as Regional Director for territories in the Central and Western US. Andreia began her career teaching first grade in the Austin, Texas area and quickly developed a passion for the intersection of social-emotional learning and literacy development. Over her 19 years in education, she has been fortunate to serve in multiple districts as a classroom teacher, district reading specialist, literacy leader, and instructional coach.
Dr. Marisa Ramirez Stukey is the Senior Director of Research and Engagement with Collaborative Classroom. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in teacher education and professional learning and a Master’s Degree in Reading Education, both from the University of Florida. She is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher with over fifteen years experience teaching in both elementary and higher education contexts, instructional coaching, and professional learning systems development. Her research interests focus on reading comprehension instruction and designing literacy professional learning. She has consulted with numerous school districts in developing change models and collaborative professional learning structures, particularly to shift literacy instruction. Marisa is the co-author of the book Professional Learning Redefined published by Corwin Press.