Bay Area Educator Preparation Program Convening

FULCRUM’s 2025 Educator Preparation Program Convening will offer a deep dive into the new Literacy Performance Assessment (LPA), which replaces the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) on July 1, 2025. This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow educator preparation programs, learn from experts to strengthen alignment of coursework and fieldwork to new literacy standards and LPA, and ensure your pre-service teachers are well-prepared to advance literacy outcomes for all students.

• Explore the purpose, structure, implications, and integrations of the LPA
• Examine exemplars and best practices to strengthen coursework and fieldwork, refining both to align with literacy standards and LPA
• Build partnerships with fellow ed prep programs to develop a network to support ongoing refinement and successful implementation

Amber Bechard, Ed.D.
Associate Professor & Program Chair of Inclusive Education, University of La Verne
Kathy Futterman, Ed.D.
Adjunct Faculty, Cal State East Bay
Director of Higher Education for The Reading League CA
Kari Kurto
National Science of Reading Project Director, The Reading League

Take advantage of this year's location and enjoy March 13th's total lunar eclipse from Chabot's Observation Deck. Stay after the convening to learn from astronomers and watch the celestial show.

Tickets may be purchased .

"[At] the peak of the Eclipse, The Moon will become totally engulfed in Earth’s dark umbral shadow, turning stunning shades of orange and red as the twilight glow of sunlight slips around the edges of Earth’s atmosphere and shines onto the Moon’s face."

Info: Introductions & Progress on 2024 Alignment

Info: Purpose, Structure & Integration

Info: Literacy Themes, Coursework & Faculty Development

Info: Literacy: A Model for Success

Info: Reflections & Commitments

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, United States