Intentionally Bringing the Science of Reading to Early Literacy
Evidence-based practices and real-world applications for student success
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
3:00 PM Central Time (4:00 PM Eastern/1:00 PM Pacific)
This webinar features a conversation exploring the importance of creating books and curriculum aligned to the way kids learn to read.
Children’s book author and actress Tanya Wright speaks with Edmentum learning designer Jen Perry about the following and more:
- Research-Driven Insights: Understand how the latest research informs Tanya's writing and how educators can infuse those principles in their instruction.
- The 5 Pillars of the Science of Reading: Dive deep into Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension.
- Integrating Durable Skills: Explore how to weave essential skills into literacy learning for lasting impact.
All participants will learn about evidence-based practices and real-world applications to implement in their organizations and use with their students.
Watch the video for answers to your Science of Reading questions and gain new tools to support your learners.
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MEET OUR PRESENTERS
Tanya Wright
Children's author and actress
Tanya Wright, Ed. M., is a two-time SAG Award winner (Best Ensemble) for her portrayal of Crystal Burset in Orange is the New Black; she received her master's in Learning Design, Innovation and Technology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. While there, Tanya created Goodnight, Hairiette --a picture book, puppet musical and reading curriculum with cliffhangers, the answers to which can only be found in the chapter book, Hairiette and the Great Birthday Surprise. The Hairiette System—based on an African-American girl with galactic hair --is built around learning and motivation; Tanya believes reading achievement can be driven by motivation and engagement.
Tanya won the Harvard Innovative Venture in Education (HIVE) Award, Education Entrepreneurship Fellowship and was a finalist in the Saul Zaentz Early Education Innovation Initiative for Hairiette of Harlem.
Goodnight, Hairiette is available at bighairbooks.com and Hairiette and the Great Birthday Surprise (the first in a series) is available in Target stores nationwide.
Jen Perry
Senior Manager Learning Design/Whole Learner
Jen joined Edmentum and is the Senior Manager of Whole Learner/ Learning Design after 30+ years of work with youth in educational and community settings.
As a teacher, administrator, and trainer, her passion has been to help educators develop an understanding of the importance of the whole learner in learning pedagogy. This work has included supporting youth, administrators, and schools in understanding behavior, and implementing transformational change through strength-based, trauma informed approaches. As a thought leader for Edmentum and speaker nationally and internationally on the pedagogy of learning and the impact of evolving brain science on teaching practice, Jen also designed the content and guide for 120 executive function activities K-2 for Edmentum and has been a thought leader around the connection between Executive Function and Dyslexia.
Debbie Dugdale
Product Manager
MEET OUR PRESENTER
Jamie Candee
Edmentum CEO
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"I wish every educator in the US could watch this webinar right now. Every panelist and guidance offered has been super insightful! Love it!"
- Live Attendee, How Educators Can Support Parents and Other Caregivers While Making the Transition to Online Learning
