2025 Literacy Connects Us to the World

This session explores the components of fluency, its impact on reading comprehension, and how to implement effective fluency strategies in the secondary ELAR classroom. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of fluency and its key elements. They will analyze the relationship between fluency and reading comprehension and learn to evaluate and implement appropriate fluency strategies. By the end of the session, educators will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to enhance fluency instruction and improve overall literacy achievement.

Veteran and new teachers alike have heard the phrase, ‘meet them where they are’ and/or the complementary phrase, ‘give them grace,’ yet what that looks like in practice is not clearly defined. In this session, participants will explore one interpretation of what it looks like to meet students where they are in the literacy classroom, discuss variations to fit their specific context, and construct a plan for how to meet students where they are and grow them to where they need to be.

Embark on a journey to develop confident readers in this immersive session. Learn and practice strategies to boost reading fluency, from pacing to expression. Discover effective ways to overcome obstacles and personalize instruction for every learner. Leave equipped to empower students with the fluency skills they need to thrive academically and beyond.