ILA 2019 Conference

Carol Jago

"Spark a Culture of Literacy: Build Positive Adolescent Reading Identities Through Relevance, Equity, and Access"

Literacy leaders strive to build literacy communities based on excitement and joy, yet teachers and literacy leaders face disinterested, distracted, and dormant adolescent readers in an instructional environment often directed by testing and regimented curriculum. Engage with rising and established literacy leaders to learn tips and protocols for building positive reading identities among adolescent students, teaching relevant strategies, and creating middle and high school classrooms driven by equity, opportunity, and cultural access. Leave inspired, recharged, and ready to be a game changer.

Anthony Colannino

"Beyond Technology: Creating a Culture of Growth"

What does it mean to be curious? Where is the balance between technology as opportunity, and technology as beyond our reach? The device cannot be the motivator. In this session, attendees will learn ways to nurture mindset for success with today’s learners.

Carol Jago

"Reading with Purpose: When Students Exercise Their Right to Read with Intention, Comprehension Deepens"

Few things are as likely to help students expand their horizons as purposeful reading. In this session participants will learn how to help students distinguish among the various purposes for reading and how to adjust their reading depending upon their reason for navigating the text. Participants will learn strategies for fostering reading independence and methods for providing scaffolding to hesitant and emerging readers. The session will also showcase new books sure to pique students' interest. We are firm believers in children's right to read for pleasure!

Dr. Anne Cunningham

"A Longitudinal Study of Prekindergarten’s Writing Development"

Emergent writing is a complex achievement comprising a broad range of conceptual knowledge and procedural abilities, such as writing letters and beginning to spell words in alphabet languages. In this study of 64 prekindergarten-age children, the researchers tracked early writing development when mark-making becomes increasingly intentional and conventional—when scribbles turn into letters, words, and messages. Multilevel growth-curve model demonstrated that the development of early writing skills was substantial, highly variable, and often rapid. Implications for instruction are addressed.

Noelle Morris

"READ 180 Universal—Accelerating Growth for 20 Years"

Year after year, in countless classrooms, teachers dedicate themselves to improving every one of their students’ stories. Educators have succeeded—using a reading program with proven results and customized metrics for success. READ 180, now in its 20^th year, has performed consistently with 10 million students. Join this panel discussion as four teachers share their stories and the connections that have been made from 1998 to today. Ask questions, find trends, and notice that across the country, time after time, teachers have encountered the same successful results.

Noelle Morris

"Independent Reading Is More Than Choice"

Classroom libraries not only need to be abundant and inviting, but their variety must equally represent our students and activate their curiosity. Join HMH instructional experts to talk books and explore libraries using a lens for content, culturally responsive representation, and social-emotional connections. Participate in an interactive read aloud, walk away with a recommended framework for Independent Reading, and experience a high-yield strategy to implement and share to increase engagement. And of course, compliments of HMH, you will receive a book to add to your classroom library!

Kimberly Mosby

"Accurate Oral Reading Fluency Assessment and Dyslexia Screening, Powered by AI"

Reclaim instructional time with Amira, the reliable classroom assistant driven by artificial intelligence. Amira listens to students read and employs Rapid Automated Naming to accurately assesses oral reading fluency (ORF) and dyslexia risk. Amira's assessment and screener can be administered to multiple students at once and automates all reporting—including running records. Join us and learn how to make ORF assessment and dyslexia screening reliable, efficient, and accurate.

Dr. Anne Cunningham

"Fostering K–3 Students’ Social-Emotional Development Through Literacy Engagement"

Each child is born into a unique family that has its own culture and history, strengths, and ways of coping with stress and adversity. Experiencing, expressing, and regulating emotions; exploring the environment; and forming close and secure relationships between peers, and students and teachers can be cultivated through a rich literacy culture. Incorporating children's social-emotional development in our literacy practices within HMH Into Reading™ results in more engaged and motivated readers (Cunningham, 2019). Key social-emotional foundations and practices for early learning through literacy will be shared.

Tammy Ledenko

"Supporting All Students through Personalized Practice Opportunities"

What are your plans to support all students with their ELA practice needs? We know that students benefit from targeted practice opportunities that reinforce foundational literacy skills and support writing growth. With Waggle^® and Writable^®, students can engage in skills-based practice that complements any core curriculum. Discover how these programs engage students in productive practice and provide teachers with actionable data to inform differentiation.