In this virtual event, educators will learn how this research-based, systematic decoding program helps striving readers quickly develop the accuracy and automaticity needed for fluent, independent reading. Participants have the option to choose between two sessions: Wednesday, June 1 or Tuesday, June 7—or both!

This book study is comprised of three 45-minute informal Zoom discussion sessions about the book Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates. The discussion will focus on K–2 literacy instruction. Participants will need to purchase their own copy of the book.

The conference is designed for all K–6 teachers, coaches, and leaders who use Collaborative Classroom curricula, namely the Collaborative Literacy modules Being a Reader, Being a Writer, Making Meaning, and Book Clubs, as well as SIPPS and Caring School Community. Conference registration includes two keynote presentations and your choice of four sessions.