9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern
We will dive a little deeper into the actionable strategies for libraries to support the science of reading in their communities. Explore how libraries can integrate the key principles of phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension into programming and services. Learn how to create environments that foster early literacy development for children and caregivers through outreach, storytimes, resources, and other programming. You will leave with a toolkit of ideas and resources to help enhance your library’s early literacy efforts.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what the science of reading is and what it tells us about how children learn to read
- Learn how to share literacy messages with families in storytime and other programming
- Discuss how libraries can support students, families, and schools through collection development and programming
**While it’s not required, background knowledge of the Every Child Ready to Read program is encouraged or attending an Early Literacy 101 workshop in the past would be helpful. The EL101 (ECRR) workshop goes over the six early literacy skills which are also the main components behind the science of reading.
The afternoon will consist of a round-table discussion of storytimes and sharing. Bring your best stortytime to share with the group.
Julia Shaheen is the Literacy Manager at Stark Library where she oversees a staff of five who work with the SPARK program in Stark County. Through this program, her staff visit homes of preschoolers to provide early intervention and help prepare the preschoolers and their parents or caregivers for Kindergarten. She also oversees the literacy efforts of Stark Library by providing staff training, parent workshops, and professional development for educators. She has also provided Every Child Ready to Read training to librarians in Northeast Ohio through the Early Literacy 101 workshops. Previously, she has worked as a teen programmer and provided baby storytime for two years in the Youth Services department at Main library. She holds a Master of Arts degree from Walsh University in Education.
Cuyahoga Falls Library
2015 3rd St.
Cuyahoga Falls,, OH 44221
UNITED STATES
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Competency: Programming
Non-Member Cost: $80
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There is an additional $20 surcharge for amenities.
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