8th Annual Helen Oakes Literacy Institute

Loud & Clear: Elevating Literacy Through Classroom Discourse

Attention, Philadelphia educators! Join Foundations, Inc. for the 8th Annual Helen Oakes Literacy Institute: a FREE virtual workshop with leading literacy experts, including award-winning author and educator Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, on Saturday, November 7 from 9:30am–12pm ET.

This year, the focus is on how purposeful classroom discussion can inspire deeper comprehension and learning. You'll explore how structured opportunities to think, talk, listen, question, explain, and use evidence can strengthen students' comprehension, vocabulary, literacy, and content learning.

Featured Speakers from the School District of Philadelphia include:

• Ashley Bolds, Science Curriculum Specialist

• Aaron MacLennan, Multilingual Manager

• Felicia Brown, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for K-12 English Language Arts

• Lauren Miller, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Office of Diverse Learners and Wellness

Registration includes a Classroom Discourse Toolkit, 2.5 Act 48 credits, certificate of completion, networking opportunities, and raffle prizes!  

Register for free here: https://links.foundationsinc.org/HOLI26PFT