912-803 LETRSĀ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Volume 2

07/15/2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM CT

Description


Schedule:

  • July 15, 2025: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • February 25, 2026: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • April 13, 2026: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: In-person at CESA 2

Price: $675

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

Registration Questions: events@cesa2.org

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About this event:  As teachers, we have the greatest impact on student learning. With Volume 2 of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), you will deepen your understanding of crucial areas such as oral language development, vocabulary building, comprehension strategies, and writing skills. 

Whether you're working with younger students or those in upper grades, LETRS Volume 2 will give you practical tools and evidence-based strategies to enhance your teaching and support students in their literacy journey. Join us and take your teaching to the next level—because when you grow, your students grow! This series includes in-person, collaborative, hands-on activities, asynchronous learning and a comprehensive manual rich in resources you can refer back to at any time. 

Volume 2 Includes: 

  • Unit 5: The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary 
  • Unit 6: Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension 
  • Unit 7: Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction 
  • Unit 8: The Reading-Writing Connection

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Our Presenter:

Kris Statz holds a Master of Science in Education, along with credentials as a Reading Teacher, Reading Specialist, and licensure in Cross-Categorical Special Education for students from kindergarten through age 21. She currently serves as an WiMLSS Coach and Literacy Consultant at CESA 2.

Before joining CESA 2, Kris gained extensive experience as a special education teacher, instructional coach, and district reading specialist. In her literacy work, she is certified as a LETRS Local Facilitator, Keys to Beginning Reading Facilitator and Keys to Early Writing Facilitator.

Join us for engaging in-person sessions where we’ll explore the development of the reading brain through dynamic activities and discussions. Plus, enjoy the flexibility of asynchronous learning and gain access to a comprehensive manual packed with invaluable resources.

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