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Myths and Misconceptions about Foundational Literacy

Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 1:00PM – 1:45PM EST (Special Virtual Event)

Presented by Michelle Hosp, Ed.D., Director of Foundational Literacy and Creator of KeyPhonics and Gene Kerns, Ed.D., Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Renaissance

Join us for Part 2 of our three-part series: Insights: Navigating the Journey of Literacy.

In this session, Renaissance literacy experts Dr. Gene Kerns and Dr. Michelle Hosp will discuss the importance of assessing phonics skills to develop strong readers—and the specific skills that will increase your impact. You’ll also learn the truth about common misconceptions, from the role of phonemic awareness to the claim that phonics instruction can’t be “fun.”

Don’t miss this live, open discussion of these essential questions:

What are the truly essential phonics skills for early learners?
What are the shifting ideas regarding the Science of Reading?
How can you best prioritize and guide reading instruction?
Why are so many schools using a phonics assessment alongside their reading screener?

Note: This event will be hosted on LinkedIn Live. You’ll need to log in to LinkedIn to register and attend.