Supporting Struggling Readers in Upper Elementary: Science‑of‑Reading Strategies That Build Missing Foundational Skills *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm

Audience: Classroom teachers grades 3-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators Upper elementary teachers are increasingly encountering students who still lack essential foundational skills-gaps in phonics, decoding, and word recognition that make grade‑level reading feel out of reach. This workshop offers practical, hands-on guidance grounded in the science of reading to help you support students who are struggling or who never fully mastered early literacy skills. What the workshop focuses on -Strengthening decoding and spelling through explicit, systematic phonics instruction that meets students where they are -Rebuilding foundational skills for readers who missed earlier instruction or need targeted intervention -Boosting vocabulary knowledge with routines that deepen word meaning, morphology, and usage -Integrating phonics, spelling, and word study so students can confidently tackle multisyllabic and unfamiliar words Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YOKtYTFZMu6wixR7muo6iZJ1Ui54I1he/view?usp=sharing Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5392467