What Does It Mean to Be a Skilled Reader?

Humans are born wired to talk. They learn by being surrounded by spoken language. Learning to read, on the other hand, is different since people don't instinctively know how. In this session, participants will explore what is needed to become a skilled reader. They will learn about the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough’s Reading Rope and explore the strands of word recognition and language comprehension that are required for reading comprehension in a skilled reader. They will be able to apply new understandings to future planning and instruction.

When/Where:
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102C, Long Beach Convention Center

Topic:
Student Success - Instructional practices

Format:
Breakout Session

Presented by

Tami Wilson
Director II, English Language Arts
Sacramento County Office of Education

Tami Wilson is Director of Development and Training at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) and leads the California Dyslexia Initiative (CDI). With over 30 years in education, Tami has developed and delivered statewide training in English language arts, leadership, standards, and accountability. Tami has led and participated in statewide roll-outs of many guidance documents, including the California Dyslexia Guidelines, and supports districts to develop and implement MTSS frameworks that align academic, behavioral, and social emotional learning. Tami is passionate about creating equitable learning environments and provides training, coaching, and support to schools across California.