“Literacy Essentials for Administrators” is designed as a 6-part series with the goal being to provide participants an overview of the fundamental literacy knowledge that informs foundational skill instruction. Each module draws from the body of reading science research to create a coherent understanding of how readers process printed words for understanding and the core instructional ramifications necessary to facilitate reading success across grades.

Session 1:  January 12, 2022
Topic: Alphabet Knowledge

Session 2: January 19, 2022
Topic: Phonological & Phonemic Awareness

Session 3: January 26, 2022
Topic: Letter-Sound Knowledge

Session 4: February 2, 2022
Topic: Reading Fluency

Session 5: February 9, 2022
Topic: Vocabulary & Comprehension

Session 6: February 23, 2022
Topic: Improvement Framework

Note: Each topic will be up to 60 minutes long with time for some discussion




Date(s): January 12, January 19, January 26, February 2, February 9, February 23, 2022
Target Audience:  Pre-K - 12 Administrators
Time:  9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location:   Online (zoom)
Presenter(s):  Dr. David Paige, NIU
Credit Available: 6 PD Hours
Cost:  FREE for SIP Co-op members; $120 for non-member
Registration Deadline: January 7, 2022