Grade Level Reading

We know that children who read at grade level by third grade have a better chance to graduate high school and enjoy fulfilling, productive lives. So how do we ensure that all children read, and read well? Conference attendees from all facets of the education arena will find inspiration in the experiences of others and in sharing stories with peers from across the country.

Grade Level Reading Symposium

Due to popular demand, Grade Level Reading Symposium pre-registrations are now closed. Registrations will be taken at the session.

Thursday, February 24, 2011, 5:30-6:15 PM

Join a panel of distinguished grade level reading experts as they address issues, best practices, innovations, research, and partnerships for achieving this critical milestone for children's success in school, afterschool and in communities. Be sure to reserve your spot now.

Moderator
- Ralph Smith, Executive Vice President, Annie E. Casey Foundation

Panel
- Liz Garza, Superintendent, Edgewood Independent School District, San Antonio, TX
- Rhonda H. Lauer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Foundations, Inc.
- Sylvia Lyles, Acting Director, Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs,
  U.S. Department of Education
- Penny McPhee, President and Trustee, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
- B.J. Walker, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Human Services

Conference Workshop Strand: Grade Level Reading, Language and Literacy

Presentations and workshops will address language and literacy skills, working with the growing English language learner population, technology for literacy, differentiated instruction, leveraging afterschool as a full partner for literacy, summer learning, parent and community engagement, and much more.

View all conference strands here.

View all conference workshops here.