ACCESS WEBINAR NOW: Teaching Children to Read: Common Questions Answered
Access this insightful webinar where we tackle the most common questions educators have about teaching children to read. Discover proven strategies to support learners at every stage of their reading journey. Topics include:
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Understanding the differences between phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics – and why mastering them is key to reading success.
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Presenting the process of how children learn to automatically recognize words and build reading fluency.
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Strategies to help children truly understand and engage with the texts they read.
By the end of this webinar, you’ll walk away with actionable insights, practical tools, and resources to help every child thrive as a reader.
Speaker Biographies:
Ericka Sutherland, Instructional Literacy Mentor
Ericka is a learning consultant in the Confident Learners program at The Learning Bar. Ericka completed master’s degrees in Literacy and Curriculum Studies from Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax, NS, and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS, with a focus on professional learning communities and teacher professional development.
Sandi Harrower, Instructional Literacy Consultant
Sandi is an Instructional Literacy Consultant for the Confident Learners Program with The Learning Bar, bringing extensive experience in both rural and urban educational settings across Canada and the United States.
With a rich background that spans roles as an Early Learning Supervisor and Learning Coach for Livingstone Range School Division in Southern Alberta, and over 15 years with the Calgary Board of Education as a classroom teacher, learning leader, and Early Learning Specialist, Sandi brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in early childhood and literacy education.
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