The Science Behind How Students Master Decoding (3 Hours)

We kick off this two-part virtual workshop with a straightforward exploration of the research behind how the brain decodes increasingly complex words, and the processes involved in storing words for effortless retrieval. In this three-hour, fact-filled session we will explore:

• Common explanations of the Science of Reading
• Orthographic mapping and how words are anchored for automatic, effortless retrieval
• How this body of research has an impact on teacher decision-making and student learning
• The impact of early instruction on long-term success

Practical Strategies to Implement the Science of Reading with Developing Reader (3 Hours - Prerequisite Part 1)

We continue this two-part virtual workshop with an exploration of the practical application of the Science of Reading in the classroom. In this three-hour, activity-filled session we will explore:

• What the scientifically aligned decoding instruction looks like for growing and struggling readers
• How to use clear, concise language to easily deliver concepts to students
• Ready to use instructional routines to provide consistency in your decoding instruction
• Strategies to ensure your older readers will have the skills and knowledge they need to orthographically map the increasingly complex word structures they encounter