Free Virtual #LiteracyMatters Conference Set for Jan. 30

Join to learn about the science of reading and how you can improve students’ literacy skills. Nationally recognized experts include Natalie Wexler and Meredith Liben.

Save the date! The Aldine Independent School District will be hosting a free Virtual #LiteracyMatters Conference on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021! Anyone can join the event.

Natalie Wexler

Breakout sessions will include topics geared toward administrators, elementary and secondary English teachers, ESL teachers, special education teachers, literacy leaders, and anyone interested in learning about the science of reading and improving students’ literacy skills.

Keynote speakers are Dr. LaTonya Goffney, Susan Lambert, and Dr. Todd Davis, with special sessions from TNTP, Robin McClellan, Janise Lane, and Karen Vaites. Natalie Wexler, an education writer and author of The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America’s Broken Education System—And How to Fix It, will also be a speaker at the conference. Additionally, Meredith Liben, a nationally recognized reading expert and co-author of Know Better, Do Better, will also be speaking.

Meredith Liben

The virtual event will run from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with five (5) breakout sessions to join. The lunch session from 12- 1 p.m. will feature a panel discussion. More information will be shared as the event draws closer.

For questions, email Director of Literacy Demedia Edwards at [email protected] and Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Stephen ‘Matt’ Warford at [email protected].

Registration is now open. Sessions and schedule details will be emailed to registrants as presentations are finalized. Click here (AldineISD.org/LiteracyMatters) to register here today!