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SUMMARY:Understanding the Science of Reading
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LOCATION:CALL Academy, 1055 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106, United S
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ROOM: Understanding the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present the background and history of the de
 bate about reading instruction dubbed the "Reading Wars" and bui
 ld out the implications for public librarians serving emerging readers and
  their families. We will focus on the Science of Reading and understand co
 re principles behind how this approach to reading instruction is impacting
  public libraries and the programs and services we provide. Learning obje
 ctives:Understand the history of reading instruction and how it has impact
 ed the current third gradeliteracy crisis in the US.Understand the core pr
 inciples and tenets of the Science of Reading and how it differs fromother
  instructional practicesArticulate what decodables really are and why they
  are important in public library children'scollectionsLearn ways libr
 aries are stepping in through programs, services and collectionsPresenter:
 Elizabeth M. McChesney has three decades of experience in children’s lib
 rarianship and library administration. She has earned Library Journal’s 
 Movers & Shakers Award, the National Summer Learning Association’s F
 ounder’s Award for Excellence, and the Association for Library Service t
 o Children’s Distinguished Service Award, and she is a recipient of the 
 John Cotton Dana Award. McChesney serves as the director of community enga
 gement and early childhood for the LaundryCares Foundation, is a senior ad
 visor in educational equity for the Urban Libraries Council, and is the fi
 eld consultant in libraries and literacy for the National Summer Learning 
 Association. She passionately believes in the public library as a place of
  learning, education, joy, and wonder for all kids. Track: Literacy
URL:https://events.callacademy.org/event/understanding-science-reading-131
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