Shifting the Balance (Gr. 3-5): 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom

SHIFTING THE BALANCE, GRADES 3-5

6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom

 Presented by:

Jan Burkins Passionate about helping educators navigate and understand the complex demands of teaching while also honoring their inner teacher.	Kari Yates Passionate about helping busy literacy educators thrive by building more effective and joyful practices one next step at a time.

It seems that talk about the science of reading and the call for changed practices in the literacy classroom is everywhere these days. But so much of this conversation has focused on beginning readers. If you’re an educator supporting upper elementary readers--or even younger readers who have grown beyond their peers--you’ve likely wondered, “What about us? What does the current body of research reveal about practices in intermediate classrooms?”

In this workshop, a companion to, Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom (Burkins & Yates), Jan and Kari introduce six shifts for upper elementary teachers to consider as they work to make reading success more accessible for all students. Across the full-day workshop, they will zoom in on common practices that need reexamination, use scientific research to untangle misunderstandings related to those practices and offer brain-friendly, high-leverage instructional moves as an alternative.

Jan and Kari know the overwhelm of the “where to start?” question. They’ve experienced the confusion of “who to believe” in a sometimes polarized and heated context. In response, they offer a refreshing approach that is respectful, accessible, and practical – grounded in an earnest commitment to building a bridge between research and classroom practice.

Shifting the Balance 3-5 introduces six shifts that:

• Zoom in on common (but not-as helpful-as-we-had-hoped) practices to reconsider

• Untangle a number of “misunderstandings” that have likely contributed to the use of the common practices

• Propose a more science-aligned shift to the current practices

• Provide solid scientific research to support the revised practices

• Offer a collection of high-leverage, easy-to-implement instructional routines to support the shift to more brain-friendly instruction

OUTCOMES

• Build knowledge and strengthen leadership and teacher practices

• Learn how to blend key research indicators from the science of reading to make shifts in current practice

• Identify the quality indicators of literacy instruction supported by the science of reading research

• Receive tools and high-leverage instructional strategies to use in your district to gather data that will inform next steps

DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: Oshkosh Convention Center

COST

• Full registration fee: $300 per person
• CESA 6 Intermediate Literacy Leadership Academy 2023-24 participants: $270 per person

IMPACT

Want greater impact in your school(s) or district? CESA 6 Literacy will help extend and roll out the learning through guided and strategic planning and support. We have solutions available and will work to fit the needs of your school(s) or district.
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QUESTIONS? Contact:

Amy Ruppert, Literacy Center Program Assistant
aruppert@cesa6.org
 

Jan Burkins and Kari Yates are experienced authors, speakers, and consultants. They have deep roots in early and elementary education and share a passion for supporting students (and their teachers) in the earliest stages of reading and writing development.  They are the co-authors of Shifting the Balance K-2: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom, a book that reconsiders some balanced literacy practices in light of current science in the field. Jan and Kari's newest book, co-authored along with Katie Cunningham, Shifting the Balance 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom, is the basis for this workshop.

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten free and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full conference fee refund to be issued (full refunds do not include service fees. Service fees are nonrefundable).Registration cancellations received 1-7 business days before an event, a refund, minus $50 for each participant, will be issued. Persons who are registered, but not in attendance on the day of the session ("no call, no show") will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.