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The Upward Spiral of Literacy Workshop
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
VenueDoubleTree by Hilton Stamford 1 First Stamford Pl Stamford, Connecticut |
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Schedule
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Wednesday, October 14th
| 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, October 15th
| 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.
Parking Information:For hotel guests: $15.00 + tax for guests' overnight self-parking; overnight valet parking charge of $32.00 + tax.
The charge for attendees not staying at the hotel is $15.00 + tax per day for self-parking and $20.00 + tax for day valet parking.
Hotels
Primary Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Stamford
1 First Stamford Pl
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
203.967.2222
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $189/night
Deadline: September 22, 2026, or until group rate is sold out
VenueDoubleTree by Hilton Stamford 1 First Stamford Pl Stamford, Connecticut |
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Additional Information
Product code: WSG451
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
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.
