This three day workshop series is designed for K-8 educators interested in the latest research on how we learn to read will leave participants feeling empowered with the knowledge and tools to support all students on their reading journey. Over the course of the three days we will study the five pillars of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics (including alphabetic principle and orthography), fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Within each "pillar” we will give recommendations and practical models for assessments, small group instruction, and progress monitoring.

Regardless of your current curriculum, this institute can serve as either a starting point or a place to refine your practice with a research-aligned approach to how children learn to read.
DAY 1:

1. SOR Overview

2. The five pillars of reading

3. Scarborough's Reading Rope

4. The Simple and Active Views of reading

5. Phonemic awareness
   DAY 2:

6. Phonics and Vocabulary

7. Tiers of Instruction

8. Morphology
   DAY 3:

9. Fluency and Comprehension

10. Connection to executive functioning

11. Importance of background knowledge and knowledge building