Denver, CO SOR Leadership Symposium

Now more than ever, we are called to focus on compelling evidence-aligned reading research to provide a clear foundation for student success. At our Denver event, we'll hear from local policy experts and school leaders who have brought transformative change to their district’s reading instruction.

Literacy is one of the most significant social justice and equity issues today. Through the science of reading research, we can deliver on the promise of literacy for all.

School leaders are the key agents of change in making good on that promise.

Your leadership matters. Districts where leaders know the research and lead the instruction experience the greatest success. This 2-day Science of Reading Symposium will provide the research as the foundation and the roadmap for instruction: the why and the how.

All attendees will receive:

10 Success Factors for Literacy Improvement, a transformative MTSS leadership guide by Dr. Susan Hall, Retired Co-Founder, 95 Percent Group
10 Success Factors Book Study Bundle including a Facilitator's Guide and 10 Reader’s Guides
95 Percent Group Phonics Continuum
95 Phonics Core Program® Grade 1 Sample Lesson
The Reading League's Science of Reading Defining Guide
Certificate of Attendance
10% Discount Code for printed product orders (up to $500 per school, expires in 30 days)

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided on both days!

We've partnered with Eventbrite to make our registration process convenient for all attendees who want to pay by credit card. You can use the Register Online Now button to reserve your spot.

Registering with a Purchase Order

Please include the name, email address, title, school name, district, and event code WS1000.SRSCO.20241030 on your PO and send it to wsorders@95percentgroup.com.

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before the event, less processing fees. We look forward to meeting you as we work together to bring the Science of Reading to practice in your school or district. Space is limited. Register today to reserve your seat.

The Science of Reading: Principles and Practices

Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer, 95 Percent Group will facilitate an interactive, deep dive into the science of reading.

9:00 AM - Noon | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

What has science taught us about how children learn to read?
How do these findings help transform instructional practice?
What framework can impact system-wide change and literacy success?

Attendees will end this session with an understanding of reading science principles, practical reading techniques to put into immediate action, and a framework for implementing system-wide change.

Applying Reading Science Across All Instructional Tiers

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

During this presentation, Jessica Abel-Pype, Principal, Dalton Elementary School, Aurora Public Schools, Aurora CO will share her school's reading science journey including professional learning, adding evidence based resources and their school's plan and reading science implementation to create confident, proficient readers.

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Symposium Keynote

Antonio Fierro, EdD, VP of Professional Learning and Academics, 95 Percent Group

Moving Towards a Community of Effective Practice: Language Acquisition and Literacy Development for the English Learner

Over the last few years, our educational system has seen an increase in research findings that make up the interdisciplinary body of research called the science of reading. Dr. Fierro addresses what these findings mean for the English learner and the misconceptions that still linger in the EL community.

In this session, connections will be made to cognitive science, with a special emphasis on how to leverage language acquisition as a scaffold in the explicit teaching of literacy skills.

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | MTSS Success Journeys

Implementing Literacy Instruction with Fidelity to Improve Student Outcomes

Kayla Bylund, Director of Teaching and Learning, Rocky Mountain Prep Academy, Denver, CO will share what led her school to implement 95 Percent Group and how this partnership is working towards achieving short and long term goals of effective sustainable literacy change.

Simone Richardson, Elementary Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Student Success, Garfield Re-2 School District will preview how their progressive implementation for 95 Phonics Core Program improved student data and reading outcomes.

Taryn Rawson, Principal, Goldrick Elementary, Denver Public Schools will highlight her school's science of reading implementation experience and it's impact on student results.

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Connecting Research to Practice

Ariel Barbarick Ariel Barbarick

CO Account Executive, 95 Percent Group

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Bringing it All Together

Roundtable Panel Discussion

Headshot-Laura-Stewart-2022-95PG Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group, will moderate a discussion about effectively implementing the science of reading instructional practices and aligned resources in TN classrooms. Learn how these leaders created environments for change in their districts and schools.

Panelists include:

Antonio Fierro, EdD, Vice President of Professional Learning and Academics, 95 Percent Grou
Kayla Bylund, Director of Teaching and Learning, Rocky Mountain Prep Academy, Denver, CO
Simone Richardson, Elementary Director of Curriculum, Assessment and Student Success, Garfield Re-2 School District, Rifle, CO
Taryn Rawson, Principal; Robin Miranda, Assistant Principal; Molly Bryers, Coach, Goldrick Elementary, Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
Judie Caroleo, Director of Professional Learning, 95 Percent Group
Jennifer Thomas, Area Consulting Manager, 95 Percent Group

Join us for an interactive deep dive into the science of reading in Denver, CO

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