SENTENCED is an immersive and vulnerable exploration of the epidemic of childhood illiteracy through a series of braided character driven stories. Filmed from the point of view of ethnically diverse adults and children who have never learned to read, SENTENCED is a forceful yet tender tale of how literacy can free children from the cycles of generational poverty. Executive produced and narrated by 4x NBA basketball champion Stephen Curry. By attending this TRL-VA Watch Party you will get to hear folks from the Children’s Literacy project share intimate stories about the production of the film and learn about additional resources available, including a sneak peek to Moon Shot. Along with a virtual option to attend, in person and hosting opportunities across Virginia will be announced soon! If you would like to host a watch party, please submit a request using the following link: https://lnkd.in/eHBaw8mG

A number of factors need to be considered when students are not making the desired progress with skill acquisition. The Intensification Framework from the National Center for Improving Literacy provides a structure for consideration of factors impacting student learning, necessary instructional components, and aspects of lesson design and delivery to then deepen the instruction for the student. This session will provide an overview of the Intensification Framework and then explore examples of intensifying instruction across the Tiers and for SDI.

This session will discuss NAEP data and demonstrate how to match assessments to the decision being made, the importance of doing so, and how to use data to identify reading needs. Our presenter will be Dr. Matthew Burns, Fein Professor of Special Education at the University of Florida and Assistant Director of University of Florida Literacy Institute.

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