Are you looking for innovative ways to teach high-frequency words and spelling to your students? Teaching spelling in context and providing opportunities for students to apply spelling patterns and rules in their writing fosters deeper understanding and retention of spelling concepts. Join Sarah Curry for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore the research that supports the importance of phoneme/grapheme mapping and orthographic mapping in spelling instruction, routines for for spelling to replace the traditional model, and best practices of explicit instruction. Get ready to elevate your teaching practice and take your students' reading skills to the next level! Sarah’s expertise in literacy instruction will equip you with the tools and resources you need to deepen your understanding of phonics instruction and empower your students to become proficient readers. This is workshop four of four for the series titled “Essentials for Teaching Phonics.” Key Takeaways Explore innovative instructional strategies for teaching high-frequency words and spelling, including word sorts, word study, word walls, and interactive spelling games. Learn how to integrate spelling instruction into meaningful literacy activities and provide opportunities for students to apply spelling concepts in their writing. Discover how to differentiate spelling instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, providing targeted support for struggling spellers and challenging opportunities for advanced spellers. Explore effective assessment strategies for measuring students' spelling proficiency and progress, using formative assessment data to inform instruction and provide targeted interventions. Presented by Sarah Curry Sarah Curry is a biliteracy instructional specialist and reading academies cohort leader at Spring Branch ISD in Houston, Texas. She has over 20 years of experience in education, and has held various roles at Spring Branch ISD, including ESL teacher, instructional specialist, curriculum writer, and reading academies program manager. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages. She is fluent in Spanish and has a special interest in linguistics.

Are you curious about how teachers can effectively teach syllable division strategies to support students' decoding of multisyllabic words? Teaching syllable division strategies can help students break down multisyllabic words into manageable parts, improving their decoding skills and overall reading fluency. Join Sarah Curry for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore the research that supports syllable division instruction using the six syllable types in phonics, routines for teaching syllable division, and best practices of explicit instruction. Get ready to elevate your teaching practice and take your students' reading skills to the next level! Sarah’s expertise in literacy instruction will equip you with the tools and resources you need to deepen your understanding of phonics instruction and empower your students to become proficient readers. This is workshop three of four for the series titled “Essentials for Teaching Phonics.” Key Takeaways Learn effective syllable division strategies and techniques for teaching students how to decode multisyllabic words with confidence and ease. Explore best practices for building fluency in connected texts and helping students apply their phonics skills in real-world reading experiences. Discover how to integrate phonics instruction seamlessly into your literacy curriculum, creating engaging and effective learning experiences for all students. Learn how to assess and monitor students' progress in decoding multisyllabic words and building fluency, using formative assessment data to inform instruction and provide targeted support. Presented by Sarah Curry Sarah Curry is a biliteracy instructional specialist and reading academies cohort leader at Spring Branch ISD in Houston, Texas. She has over 20 years of experience in education, and has held various roles at Spring Branch ISD, including ESL teacher, instructional specialist, curriculum writer, and reading academies program manager. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages. She is fluent in Spanish and has a special interest in linguistics.

Are you looking for innovative ways to make phonics instruction engaging and memorable for your students? Instructional strategies such as kinemes can help students remember the characteristics of the six syllable types in English and improve their decoding and word recognition skills. Join Sarah Curry for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore the research that supports instruction using the six syllable types in phonics, routines for teaching syllable types, and best practices of explicit instruction. Get ready to elevate your teaching practice and take your students' reading skills to the next level! Sarah’s expertise in literacy instruction will equip you with the tools and resources you need to deepen your understanding of phonics instruction and empower your students to become proficient readers. This is workshop two of four for the series titled “Essentials for Teaching Phonics.” Key Takeaways Understand the six syllable types in English and their characteristics. Explore effective instructional strategies and kinemes to help students master the characteristics of each syllable type and improve their decoding and word recognition skills. Learn how to integrate phonics instruction seamlessly into your literacy curriculum, creating engaging and effective learning experiences for all students. Discover how to assess and monitor students' progress in mastering the six syllable types, using formative assessment data to inform instruction and provide targeted support. Presented by Sarah Curry Sarah Curry is a biliteracy instructional specialist and reading academies cohort leader at Spring Branch ISD in Houston, Texas. She has over 20 years of experience in education, and has held various roles at Spring Branch ISD, including ESL teacher, instructional specialist, curriculum writer, and reading academies program manager. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages. She is fluent in Spanish and has a special interest in linguistics.

Are you curious about how teachers can support students in mastering phonological and phonemic awareness to build a solid foundation for reading and literacy? Both phonological and phonemic awareness are crucial precursors to reading success, as they lay the foundation for decoding and encoding words, developing vocabulary, and improving reading fluency and comprehension. Join Sarah Curry for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore the research that supports phonological and phonemic awareness instruction, the continuum of skills and how these skills are developed, and best practices of explicit instruction. Get ready to elevate your teaching practice and take your students' reading skills to the next level! Sarah’s expertise in literacy instruction will equip you with the tools and resources you need to deepen your understanding of phonics instruction and empower your students to become proficient readers. This is workshop one of four for the series titled “Essentials for Teaching Phonics.” Key Takeaways Gain a clear understanding of the concepts of phonological and phonemic awareness, their similarities, and differences, and their importance in early literacy development. Explore practical strategies and activities for fostering phonological and phonemic awareness skills in your students, including segmentation, blending, phoneme manipulation, and rhyming activities. Learn how to assess students' phonological and phonemic awareness abilities and use this information to inform instruction and provide targeted support for struggling learners. Discover ways to integrate phonological and phonemic awareness instruction into your existing literacy curriculum, creating a comprehensive approach to phonics instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners. Presented by Sarah Curry Sarah Curry is a biliteracy instructional specialist and reading academies cohort leader at Spring Branch ISD in Houston, Texas. She has over 20 years of experience in education, and has held various roles at Spring Branch ISD, including ESL teacher, instructional specialist, curriculum writer, and reading academies program manager. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages. She is fluent in Spanish and has a special interest in linguistics.

Would you like to foster a dynamic learning space where students thrive in expressing themselves verbally? The first step toward supporting children’s oral-language development is to build a language-rich environment. Join Sarah Curry for this hands-on, interactive workshop and explore various strategies for facilitating oral language in the classroom including oracy lessons, morning meeting, turn and talks, talk-read-talk-write, and active discussion. Get ready to transform your classroom into a vibrant teaching space where the right kind of noise fosters rich oral language development! Sarah’s expertise in literacy instruction will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to facilitate oral language in the classroom and enhance students’ communication skills and overall academic performance. This is workshop three of three for the series titled “Building Oral Language and Vocabulary in the Elementary Classroom.” Key Takeaways Understand the importance of facilitating oral language in the classroom. Learn about the latest research findings on oral language facilitation. Discover practical strategies for creating a classroom environment that encourages the right kind of noise. Gain insights into how to adapt these strategies to meet the diverse needs of your students. Presented by Sarah Curry Sarah Curry is a biliteracy instructional specialist and reading academies cohort leader at Spring Branch ISD in Houston, Texas. She has over 20 years of experience in education, and has held various roles at Spring Branch ISD, including ESL teacher, instructional specialist, curriculum writer, and reading academies program manager. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages. She is fluent in Spanish and has a special interest in linguistics.

Are you looking for evidence-based strategies that will empower your students with a robust and meaningful vocabulary? Vocabulary instruction is one of the largest contributors to both oral language development and reading comprehension. Join Sarah Curry for this hands-on, interactive workshop and explore research-based practices for vocabulary instruction including an explicit routine for teaching specific words and strategies for students to implement during independent reading. Get ready to elevate your classroom with engaging activities that will transform the way your students engage with language! Sarah’s expertise in literacy instruction will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to facilitate effective vocabulary instruction in the classroom and enhance your students’ oral language and reading comprehension. This is workshop two of three for the series titled “Building Oral Language and Vocabulary in the Elementary Classroom.” Key Takeaways Understand the role of vocabulary instruction in enhancing oral language and reading comprehension. Learn about the latest research findings in vocabulary instruction. Discover practical strategies for implementing effective vocabulary instruction in your classroom. Gain insights into how to adapt vocabulary instruction to meet the diverse needs of your students. Presented by Sarah Curry Sarah Curry is a biliteracy instructional specialist and reading academies cohort leader at Spring Branch ISD in Houston, Texas. She has over 20 years of experience in education, and has held various roles at Spring Branch ISD, including ESL teacher, instructional specialist, curriculum writer, and reading academies program manager. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages. She is fluent in Spanish and has a special interest in linguistics.

Are you seeking effective strategies to build word consciousness and support the development of strong literacy skills? Effective reading comprehension requires the presence of both word decoding and language comprehension. Join Sarah Curry for this hands-on, interactive workshop and explore the foundations of word consciousness, diving into "Gough and Tunmer's Simple View of Reading" and the five facets that support the acquisition of oral language including phonology, syntax, morphology, semantics. and pragmatics. Get ready to kickstart your approach to literacy instruction and foster a love for words in your young readers! Sarah’s expertise in literacy instruction will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to empower your students with a rich vocabulary that will fuel their literacy journey. This is workshop one of three for the series titled “Building Oral Language and Vocabulary in the Elementary Classroom.” Key Takeaways Understand the role of word consciousness in enhancing young readers’ reading skills. Explore "Gough and Tunmer’s Simple View of Reading" and its implications for literacy instruction. Discover practical strategies for incorporating the five facets of oral language acquisition into your teaching. Gain insights into how to adapt these strategies to meet the diverse needs of your students. Presented by Sarah Curry Sarah Curry is a biliteracy instructional specialist and reading academies cohort leader at Spring Branch ISD in Houston, Texas. She has over 20 years of experience in education, and has held various roles at Spring Branch ISD, including ESL teacher, instructional specialist, curriculum writer, and reading academies program manager. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages. She is fluent in Spanish and has a special interest in linguistics.