Webinar | Read Alouds and the Science of Reading: Don’t Stop Your Storytimes!

Speakers

1. Molly Ness, Ph.D.
Author of Read Alouds for All Learners

Molly Ness is a former classroom teacher, a reading researcher, and a teacher educator. She earned a doctorate in reading education at the University of Virginia and spent 16 years as an associate professor at Fordham University. The author of five books, Molly serves on the Board of Directors for the International Literacy Association and is a New York state chapter founder of the Reading League. Dr. Ness has extensive experience in reading clinics, consulting with school districts, leading professional development, and advising school systems on research-based reading instruction. She is the creator of the End Book Deserts podcast, which brings awareness to the 32 million American children who lack access to books.

2. Nicole Nelson
National Curriculum Consultant
Learning A-Z

Nicole served for 15 years as an elementary teacher and literacy coach in her local school district and was named TN PreK-4 Teacher of the Year for 2008. Nicole has also served as an Account Executive with Pearson, Renaissance, and Learning A-Z. While at Pearson, she also served as a Literacy Solutions Specialist and Curriculum Specialist. Nicole is currently a National Curriculum Consultant with Learning A-Z where she supports districts across the nation achieve their literacy goals. Nicole has shared her expertise through national, regional, and state conferences over the last 27 years.

3. Aaron Ingold
President
Learning A-Z

Aaron Ingold brings more than 25 years of education technology experience in the areas of math, science, assistive technology, and literacy to Learning A-Z. He is a leader focusing on organizational and employee role clarity, business forecasting, measurable results, and impactful experiences for students, teachers, and school administrators. As President of Learning A-Z, Aaron works to ensure the company’s essential solutions inspire curiosity, ensure comprehension, and instill the joy of learning for elementary students.

Description

It’s a common classroom sight, students gathered on their carpet spots while the teacher reads aloud to them. This cherished tradition may seem unscientific, but Read Alouds play an important role in research-based literacy instruction. Dr. Molly Ness, author of Read Alouds for All Learners: A Comprehensive Plan for Every Subject, Every Day, shares how to apply the Science of Reading to this beloved instructional practice and outlines the dangers of dropping the Read Aloud from the classroom’s literacy block.

Classroom educators and curriculum leaders alike are invited to join this free, live webinar and learn how to structure a Read Aloud routine that can:
- Build expressive and receptive vocabulary
- Increase knowledge building
- Incorporate content areas learning
- Increase comprehension

Come away with an understanding of the latest research about the linguistic, socioemotional, academic, and even physiological benefits of Read Alouds, plus actionable instructional strategies to bring into the classroom the very next day.