Northeast Ohio Regional Library System
A Science of Reading Reader’s Advisory Overview for All Staff
Date/Time
9/10/2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
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Competency
Readers' Advisory
Event Description
The Science of Reading requirement for schools in Ohio is leading to an increase in questions from caregivers about how to help their children work on reading skills that align with what they’re learning in school. In this session, there will be an overview of what The Science of Reading is, with helpful terminology to assist with answering questions. There will be information about phonics and decodable books and additional resources to refer to families.
Learning Objectives:
Sam Schneider is the Children’s Manager at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. She has spent 19 years working in various positions within public and academic libraries, but primarily within Youth Services. Currently, she serves as an Ohio Ready to Read Trainer and Task Force member. With a passion for promoting literacy and library services, she finds working with families to be one of the most fulfilling endeavors of her career. She received her MLIS from Kent State University and also has degrees in Early Childhood Education and English.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basics of the Science of Reading.
- Learn about phonics and decodable materials in terms of reader’s advisory and what to look for in your collection to answer questions.
- Discover other resources that might be helpful to relay to caregivers and educators.
Sam Schneider is the Children’s Manager at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. She has spent 19 years working in various positions within public and academic libraries, but primarily within Youth Services. Currently, she serves as an Ohio Ready to Read Trainer and Task Force member. With a passion for promoting literacy and library services, she finds working with families to be one of the most fulfilling endeavors of her career. She received her MLIS from Kent State University and also has degrees in Early Childhood Education and English.Location
Setting: Live Virtual
Online via Zoom
UNITED STATES
Online via Zoom
UNITED STATES
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Details
Who should attend: Anyone wanting to know more about science of reading and readers' advisory- this is for all staff
Competencies: Readers' Advisory
Non-Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $24
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $20
Can't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway! This webinar includes archive access for later viewing at your convenience.
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
Competencies: Readers' Advisory
Non-Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $24
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $20
Can't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway! This webinar includes archive access for later viewing at your convenience.
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
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