Grand Hyatt - Lonestar Ballroom C - AERDF

AERDF Awardee: The free, evidence-based Big Words literacy curriculum for struggling readers offers online teacher PD created by experts Dr. Philippakos (UTK) and Dr. Quinn (Texas A&M). Developed with teachers through Design-Based Research, it is very teacher-friendly. This session explores the challenges of 3rd-5th grade literacy--and offers actionable curriculum & PD for educators to support struggling readers. Dr. Philippakos is a leading expert and member of the International Literacy Association Board of Directors - joining from Italy! Effectiveness: Proven. Coffee provided.