The Science of Reading refers to the extensive and ever-evolving body of research that indicates how to successfully teach children to read. Our friends at the Reading League say that instruction based on the Science of Reading “will elevate and transform every community, every nation, through the power of literacy.”  We allowed the attendees to tell us exactly what “step two” should be, and without exception, you asked us to bring Karen Scoggins back and to discuss the impact building knowledge had on reading success and the integration of writing in our ELA instructional programming. We learned so much about the Science of Reading in our phase one training last year. Now, we are ready to move to your requested training, THE SCIENCE OF WRITING. Join Karen Scoggins and the Amplify Team as they share the joys and challenges of creating not only a balance and highly scientific reading program, but also a writing program that both supports and strengthens that work.

Last year, Karen Scoggins clearly showed us that she understands that “Knowledge is Power”! She helped us see that the more you and your teachers and students know, the faster they learn. Attendees in those sessions explored what the research tells us about “why” we must be building knowledge to aid in better reading comprehension, engagement, increased outcomes in other subjects, and equity. Understanding where these opportunities lie in our high-quality instructional materials and how best leverage them for better student outcomes will allow you to support your teachers, school programming, and student success. From those training events, the attendees shared the desire to have more information on how writing impacts this work. Those recordings are still available at www.tosstn.com  under ALI Training Materials if you want to review them before you join us on February 26, 2025.

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