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The Upward Spiral of Literacy: Providing Evidence-Based Instruction in All K-8 Classrooms
This two-day workshop empowers teachers and school leaders with an understanding of the Dirigo Literacy framework of The Upward Spiral of Literacy. Participants will leave with an understanding of the general tenets of the science of reading and reading development. Through examining evidence-based literacy practices, participants will understand how to propel students’ reading motivation and achievement, as well as understand the school and community-based contexts that influence literacy.
Participants will be able to:
- Understand the science of reading as a longstanding body of knowledge
- Recognize the role of the reading brain and its development
- Be familiar with major theories underpinning reading development
- View oral language as a springboard for literacy development
- Build students’ foundational reading and writing skills through explicit instruction
- Address fluency as a bridge to comprehension
- Understand the many factors that influence comprehension
- Build word knowledge across the grade levels through decoding, morphology, and vocabulary instruction
- Envision themselves as literacy leaders - regardless of their current role / title
- Create literacy-rich environments in classrooms and schools
- Promote readers’ self-efficacy, engagement, motivation, and stamina
- Become familiar with data-driven instruction and linking data to instruction
VenueEmbassy Suites by Hilton, Nashville - South/Cool Springs 820 Crescent Centre Drive Franklin, Tennessee |
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Schedule
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Wednesday, September 23rd
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–11:30 a.m. |
Presentation |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Lunch (provided) |
| 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Presentation |
Thursday, September 24th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–11:30 a.m. |
Presentation |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Lunch (provided) |
| 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Presentation |
Accommodations
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Solution Tree. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel. While discounted rooms in our hotel room block may be sold out, the primary hotel may still have rooms available at their standard rates. Please inquire directly with the hotel.
Hotels
Primary Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Nashville - South/Cool Springs
820 Crescent Centre Drive
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
615.515.5151
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $179/night
Deadline: August 21, 2026, or until group rate is sold out
VenueEmbassy Suites by Hilton, Nashville - South/Cool Springs 820 Crescent Centre Drive Franklin, Tennessee |
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Additional Information
Product code: WSG453
Five Reasons to Attend a Solution Tree Event (PDF)
A Letter to Your Boss (DOC)
You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your state department of education for CEU availability.
Included with your registration
The Upward Spiral of Literacy
This booklet aims to shift the narrative about literacy by presenting The Upward Spiral of Literacy. The spiral shows the elements that we can incorporate into our classrooms and schools to reach an ambitious end goal: for students to become lifelong readers, ready with the ability and knowledge to purposefully use reading and writing to navigate school and life.
Event Journal
We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Solution Tree is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.
