WEBINAR DESCRIPTION

The Art and Science of Teaching Reading Fluency is a session designed to explore the intricate balance between evidence-based practices and creative approaches to enhance reading fluency. Participants will delve into the key components of fluency, including accuracy, rate, and prosody, and discover effective strategies for assessment and intervention.

The session emphasizes the importance of integrating scientific research with artful teaching methods to support diverse learners in achieving reading fluency. Engaging activities and practical examples will provide educators with tools to implement these strategies in their classrooms, fostering a deeper understanding of how to cultivate fluent readers.

Dr. Chase Young, a former elementary teacher and literacy coach, is now a professor of literacy and editor of Literacy Research and Instruction. Last year, he earned the A.B. Herr Award for his exceptional service and scholarly contributions.

Alongside his colleague Tim Rasinski, he also received the Diane Lapp & James Flood Professional Collaborator Award. His book, Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading, won the Jack Cassidy Award. Another book, Build Reading Fluency was a finalist for the National Indie Excellence Awards.

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• Bethany L. Scullin, Chair
• Robert A. Griffin, Vice Chair
• Jennifer K. Allen, Treasurer
• Helena Foster, Secretary
• Megan Schumacher, Membership Committee Chair
• Carolyn Cutts, Social Media Committee Chair
• Oluremi Wright, Grants/Scholarships/Awards Committee Chair
• Matthew Sroka, Professional Development Committee Chair

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