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Building Strong Foundations in Early Literacy Classrooms (PreK-2)

Building Strong Foundations in Early Literacy Classrooms (PreK-2)

Delve into the "why" of early (PreK - 2) literacy acquisition and its pivotal role in fostering reading success. This workshop will unravel the intricacies of print awareness, letter knowledge, phonological awareness, and phonics.

Through an exploration of these topics, participants will gain a fundamental understanding of the connection between sounds and letters and the rationale for effective decoding strategies. By focusing on the "why" behind each facet, this event aims to empower teachers with a deeper understanding, enabling them to make informed instructional choices and fortify the literacy foundations of their students.

This is a one-day event held on October 9, 2024 from 8:30am to 3:30pm. 

Select  DETAILS  (orange box below) for the book requirement and coupon code information!

Registration Deadline: Oct 7th at Noon!

♦ Additional discounts available for groups of 3-9 and 10+ participants within the same district attending the same session. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for registration details and discount codes! ♦ 

“Teaching Reading Sourcebook” (3rd edition) by Honig Diamond Gutlohn is required for this session. Your registration for this event includes the price of the book, which will be provided to you at the time of the event. If you already own this book, or if you have signed up for another literacy event through ROE 4 at full price, please use the following coupon to discount your price at checkout: literacy100off

Session presented by Dr. Kim Wagner.

Event Properties

Event Date 10-09-2024 8:30 am
Event End Date 10-09-2024 3:30 pm
Cutoff date 10-07-2024 12:00 pm
Individual Price $250.00
Contact Hours 6
Credit Options Professional Development Credits (PDC)
Location ROE Main Training Room
Scholarship Applications Available

The Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association is currently accepting applications for the Blanche J. Martin Scholarship, the Fred Kunz Memorial Scholarship, and WCRTA Secondary Education Scholarships. Please visit their website at www.winnebagocountyrta.org and click "Unit Info" or stop into the Regional Office of Education to pick up an application or for more information.