892-803 Navigating Act 20: Strengthening Literacy Instruction for All Learners - Virtual Sessions

Schedule:

• January 13, 2025: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
• February 4, 2025: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
• March 5, 2025: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
• April 14, 2025: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Virtual

Price: $200 per individual, or $325 per district up to 5 people. Reach out to events@cesa2.org to use the group pricing

Content Questions: Kris Statz (kris.statz@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: events@cesa2.org

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About this event: Join us for a dynamic virtual professional learning series focused on enhancing literacy instruction and supporting the diverse needs of students as your district navigates Act 20. This series will provide practical strategies for creating personalized reading plans, differentiating core instruction, and engaging families to improve student outcomes. Whether you're working with early learners, striving readers, or multilingual students, this series will equip you with the tools and insights to make a lasting impact.

Register now to gain effective, data-driven strategies that will enhance your literacy practices and ensure success for every student!

Virtual Session Topics:

• Jan 13th: Personal Reading Plans (Assessments, Interventions, Monitoring)
• Feb 4th: Strengthening Core Literacy for Learners 4K-5 including Differentiating Support
• Mar 5th: Engaging Families in Literacy Development
• Apr 14th: Multilingual Learner Guidance for Educators

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Our Presenters:

Kris Statz has a M.S. in Education, a Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist license along with Cross Categorical Special Education licensing from K-age 21. She is a LETRS Local Certified Facilitator, Keys to Beginning Reading Level 1 Facilitator, and has completed Top Ten Tools and AIMS Pathways to Literacy Leadership (all listed as required reading training through Act 20/ CERI).

Nicole Aldworth is the Statewide Early Literacy Coordinator for the Early Learning Technical Assistance and Implementation Grant. She is also an Early Learning Consultant at CESA2. She has over 20 years of experience working with young children and their families as well as supporting educators to increase their capacity and instructional practices. Nicole spent most of her career teaching Early Childhood Special Education, 4K, and 5K. She holds degrees in the field of early childhood education and special education. Providing rich, engaging, and meaningful learning opportunities in a developmentally appropriate manner for all children is a passion of hers, along with coaching and support of those working with young children.
 

Fran Veguilla is a transformational leader, committed to equitable practices that help eliminate barriers for our more marginalized students and their families, so that they can fulfill their true potential. Fran has over 15 years of experience as a classroom teacher, bilingual/EL teacher, mentor, instructional coach, PLC facilitator, and advocate for change. Fran holds a Master’s degree in Bilingual Education from Rockford University and an Educational Leadership degree from Edgewood College. She is a collaborative leader who envisions schools and programs where diversity, inclusivism, and culture are seen, valued and celebrated.