Deepen your knowledge of research-based best practices for word recognition instruction to meet all of your students at their points of need—whether they are 4 years old, in fourth grade, age 14, or anywhere in between.
Early childhood educators and K–12 educators and literacy leaders in the Carolinas and Georgia, you’re invited to an in-person professional learning experience co-sponsored by Collaborative Classroom, hand2mind, and Charleston County D23 Schools.
Session topics will include:
For PreK early childhood educators:
• Quality Interactions in Early Childhood
• Phonological Awareness in Early Childhood
• Visual Discrimination in Early Childhood
For K–5 educators and leaders (professional learning for a general K–5 audience and for SIPPS users):
• Small-Group Reading Instruction and Mastery-based Learning
• Multisensory Supports
• Strategies for Organizing for SIPPS Instruction (for current implementers of the SIPPS program)
• Independent Work to Support SIPPS (for current SIPPS implementers)
For Middle and High School educators and leaders:
• Accelerating Foundational Skills for Older Readers
• Scheduling Considerations for Middle School
• Independent Work Session
With multiple tracks, opportunities to learn from experts and peers, and time for networking and collaboration, the Summer Literacy Summit ensures that you and your team will leave with actionable strategies, tools, and resources to implement effective word recognition instruction in any setting.
Intended audience: We welcome all early childhood educators and K–12 educators and literacy leaders in the Carolinas and Georgia. This event will offer both general and SIPPS-specific professional learning.
Schedule and Details
Monday, July 29, 2024
Day 1 - Firefly Distillery
4:00–4:15 PM: Arrival and Registration
4:15–5:30 PM: Happy Hour Networking Session (Drinks and appetizers provided)
5:30–6:00 PM: Opening Keynote Presentation by Yvette Manns, Author and Educator
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Day 2 - Baptist Hill Middle High School
8:00–8:30 AM: Arrival and Breakfast (provided)
8:30–10:00 AM: Session #1
10:00–10:15 AM: Break/Transition
10:15–11:45 AM: Session #2
11:45 AM–12:00 PM: Transition
12:00–12:45 PM: Lunch (provided)
12:45–1:00 PM: Transition
1:00–2:30 PM: Session #3
2:30-3:00 PM: Closing
Nearby Hotel Recommendations: West Ashley or Park Circle Hotels
Registration Fee:
Early Bird Registration: $50 per person until midnight on Sunday, June 30
Regular Registration: $75 per person starting on Monday, July 1
Note: Fees for all Charleston County Educators have been paid in advance. If you're a CCSD educator, please use the package specified for you during the registration process.
Registration Includes: All handouts and digital materials, light appetizers and beverages on Day 1, breakfast and lunch on Day 2.
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 19
Registration Method Available: Online only. Groups/teams are welcome.
Payments Types Accepted: Credit card, e-check (pay with a checking account number during registration), or purchase orders (billing via invoice). Invoices are sent to the primary contact on the registration form via email within 30 days after the event. By signing up for this event you are agreeing to pay for your registration fee(s) even if you are unable to attend the event.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued for this event.
Transfer Policy: Transfers (switching attendees) are permitted until July 24. To request a transfer, or to change your registration details, please send an email to events@collaborativeclassroom.org.
Attendance Certificates: Attendees will receive an electronic certificate of attendance for 8 clock hours of professional learning via email after the event. Please make sure you sign the registration sheet upon check-in.
Questions? Please contact events@collaborativeclassroom.org.