About this Event
Welcome to the Parent Literacy Summit! Join the New Jersey branch of the International Dyslexia Association in partnership with Decoding Dyslexia NJ and Fairleigh Dickinson University's Dyslexia program at Monmouth University for a morning filled with workshops, discussions, and resources to help parents support their children's literacy development. Connect with other parents, learn from experts, and leave feeling empowered to make a difference in your child's reading journey. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the new literacy laws in New Jersey and what reading instruction should look like!
No need to choose which session to attend; the 2 morning sessions are repeated.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome from NJIDA and our sponsors
Info: The Parent Literacy Summit will kick off with introductions from the literacy leaders in the state of New Jersey in order for attendees to learn about the commitment of each organization to the development of literacy skills.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote with Natalie Franzi Dougherty, Director, NJDOE Office of LEAR
Info: Natalie Franzi Dougherty is the inaugural Director of the Office of Learning and Academic Recovery at the New Jersey Department of Education. She collaborates with educators and leaders to support student learning, strengthen literacy outcomes, and ensure high-quality instruction for all children.
A lifelong advocate for evidence-based teaching, Natalie has served as a district-level administrator, focusing on academic success. She is committed to supporting Multilingual Learners and ensuring they receive the necessary instruction and resources.
Natalie was part of the 2023 NJSLS K-5 ELA Standards writing team and has been instrumental in advancing literacy instruction in New Jersey. She is proud to have contributed to the development and passage of New Jersey’s recent literacy legislation. With experience in middle school reading and special education in an inclusive elementary setting, she understands the challenges and opportunities in NJ schools.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
A Tiered Approach for Parent-Educator Partnerships in Early Reading
Host: Beth Cosentino, SPAN Advocacy
Info: Beth is the Project Director of the New Jersey Tiered System of Support for Early Reading Project at SPAN Advocacy Network. Join her to learn about what the NJTSS Early Reading Project has to offer to families.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
New Jersey Dyslexia Handbook - Learn About the New Version
Host: Liz Barnes and Danielle Frith
Info: The New Jersey Handbook on Dyslexia has been updated and parents need to know about this enhanced version intended to inform all stakeholders in the literacy landscape.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
What is Structured Literacy and What Does It Look Like in the Classroom?
Host: Alison Pankowski, Susan E. Miller, and Laura Bligh
Info: As parents, you need to know what should be happening during your child's literacy instruction. This presentation pairs the "science of reading" with real classroom examples of what it looks like to translate research to actual classroom literacy instruction.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Identifying Dyslexia in New Jersey
Host: Lori Gaines, Norma Francullo
Info: The Parent Literacy Summit will culminate with a panel discussion facilitated by Monmouth University School of Education's Dr. Danielle Frith. Join her as she poses questions to the panel of attorneys about the state of identifying and remediating Dyslexia in New Jersey.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, United States
USD 28.52 to USD 65.87
