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Series: Building Upon the Newest Research and Evidence in Literacy Instruction
We are excited to share a series of three day-long events taking place in Vermont during the 2023-24 school year. Titled “Building Upon the Newest Research and Evidence in Literacy Instruction,”. We’re pleased to feature three esteemed scholars, Kelly B. Cartwright, Ph.D., Rachael Gabriel, Ph.D., and Julia Lindsey, Ph.D. They
Vocabulary Instruction: Learning Words that Matter
Course Title: Vocabulary Instruction: Learning Words that Matter St. Michael’s College Credits: 3 Cost: $1575.00 Intended audience: teachers of grades 2-8 Time Frame: September 27 – December 6, 2023 Instructor of Record: Ellen A. Thompson, Ed. D. This on-line course will allow participants to understand more completely what the expectations
A Remedy to Heal Divisions: Realigning Languages, Not Maligning Cultures
Melanie Stultz-Backus, PLL Literacy Consultant A Remedy to Heal Divisions: Realigning Languages, Not Maligning Cultures “I quit school,” he said, and he sat back at the table. “Quit?” Beth said. “What did you expect?” he said. “ I didn’t know what I was doing there. I didn’t even want
Sue Carey Biggam
Remembering Sue Biggam It’s with deep respect and great fondness that we remember our colleague and friend, Susan Carey Biggam. Sue was a guiding presence in our organization since the very start of the Vermont Reads Institute at UVM. At VRI, she had many roles, including Associate Director, Bridging Project