RSK Parent Workshop: The Science of Reading & Early Literacy

What do young children need in the early years to be successful readers when they start learning to read? The Science of Reading (SOR) is a collection of five decades of international, interdisciplinary research. Based on thousands of studies of how our brains work when we read, there is an emerging consensus about the most effective instruction for young children learning to read. This workshop, aimed at PreK - 2nd grade parents and caregivers, will unpack the Science of Reading and explore ways to best support young children's foundational early literacy skills in the early years. 

 

Presenter: Kersten Russell is a clinical manager on the School and Community Programs team at the Child Mind Institute. Kersten has worked in New York City schools for over 15 years as a special educator and administrator. Having worked in a variety of settings, including self-contained and integrated co-teaching classes, she is able to meet the educational needs of children with a wide range of learning differences to ensure they make progress and feel successful. Kersten is trained as an Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator and has experience designing and implementing a variety of evidence-based reading interventions. She also has expertise in fostering inclusive school environments, facilitating the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) review process, and designing multi-tiered systems of support for at-risk students. Kersten is committed to supporting under-resourced communities through collaboration with teachers and caregivers while expanding access to phonics-based reading instruction.