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WHAT: Four days of no-cost live sessions for K-12 school and district leaders, teachers, paraprofessionals, speech language pathologists, and other school or district personnel interested in the science of reading
WHEN: Monday, March 3 – Thursday, March 6; 12 PM – 1PM ET
REGISTER: https://home.edweb.net/lexia_sor_2025
Boston – Feb. 11, 2025 – The journey to literacy leadership is filled with milestones, unexpected challenges, and transformative moments for each educator. Lexia’s four-day “Science of Reading Week” will equip attendees to take the next step in their journey. Attendees will gain access to toolkits, frameworks, and templates for implementing evidence-based literacy practices as well as expert insights and collaborative support for driving measurable, equitable literacy success.
Science of Reading Week will be hosted by Cassandra Wheeler, Lexia’s Senior Education Advisor. “Last year nearly 10,000 district administrators, school administrators, teachers, and faculty across America registered, making it No. 1 on EdWeb,” said Wheeler. “Attendees praised the series for its insightful expert discussions, actionable literacy strategies, and engaging, relatable content that deepened their understanding of the science of reading and the systemic challenges in literacy instruction. This year, we’re continuing on this journey.”
A highlight of the upcoming event will be showcasing students and their powerful stories of literacy transformation. Through recorded student interviews from classrooms, schools, and districts nationwide, Lexia will highlight the real impact of reading success. These personal narratives will bring to life the voices of young readers, sharing their journeys, challenges, and triumphs in literacy. By capturing the authentic experiences of students, Lexia reinforces its commitment to empowering learners and shaping the future of literacy.
Each live session will take place at 12 p.m. ET.
Monday, March 3
Opening Keynote: A Conversation With Zaretta Hammond
Dr. Liz Brooke, Chief Learning Officer at Lexia, will speak with Zaretta Hammond, author of “Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain.” Hammond has served as a classroom teacher, policy analyst, education researcher, program evaluator, parent advocate, curriculum developer, and teacher educator. She and Dr. Brooke will discuss equity, literacy, and closing the achievement gap.
Tuesday, March 4
Transformative Leadership in the Science of Reading: Empowering School Administrators
This session will feature Octavia Gray-Essex, Lexia’s senior education advisor; Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett, the dean of Duquesne University’s School of Education in Pittsburgh; Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller, an associate professor at Michigan State University working in Special Education and School Psychology programs; and Dr. Cleveland Mouton, a principal at Caddo Parish Schools in Louisiana. The session will offer school and district administrators a tailored, transformative experience through actionable strategies designed to meet them wherever they are in their leadership journey.
Wednesday, March 5
Focused Leadership in the Science of Reading: Supporting District Administrators
Lexia’s National Literacy Consultant Dr. Lori Silver will speak with Dr. Delia Racines, the founder of the From Insight to Equity consultancy; Dr. Laura Rowley, the ELA curriculum specialist for Wichita USD 259 in Kansas; and Dr. Aaron Lyon, professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the director of RIISE at the University of Washington. Attendees will discover how to effectively lead change management at every stage of districts’ science of reading journey.
Thursday, March 6
Influential Leadership in the Science of Reading: Literacy Advocacy for Teachers
Wheeler will speak with John Arthur, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year; Rhonda Nelson, a first grade teacher and Lexia LETRS facilitator at Bettendorf Community School District in Iowa; and Dr. Jeanne Wanzek, associate professor of special education at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. Attendees will learn how the science of reading can enable them to expand their instructional capacities, champion evidence-based literacy practices, and create lasting, positive outcomes for students—without adding more to their already full plates.
There is no cost to attend these live sessions, but registration is required. For more information, please go to https://home.edweb.net/lexia_sor_2025.
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