Kelly has spent her educational career supporting students with a variety of needs and supporting staff building instructional strategies. She wanted to know more about how students learn and why they had difficulty learning...so back to school she went! As a teacher and a Reading Specialist, Kelly holds a Masters degree from the University of Alberta in the area of language and literacy development and specialized assessment. She built her knowledge of UDL through her work at the University of Manitoba. Her work as a Consultant supported teachers in building inclusive practice in all divisions. She has in-depth experience doing professional development, with a focus on instructional strategies and implementation of such strategies. She has taught pre-service teachers at the University of Alberta for the past year. Kelly's joy has been found in supporting staff in the use of research-based strategies that make teaching and learning intentional and meaningful.
Learning Opportunities
“Speech to Print-Language Essentials for Teachers” Book Study (A Three Part Series)
Presented By
Kelly GibbsSeries Sessions
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2022 | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
| May 02, 2022 | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
| May 30, 2022 | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
AllJoin us for a three-part book study of the text, “Speech to Print”. This is one of the most highly regarded resources on literacy instruction for all. Louisa Cook Moats is a renowned literacy expert who explains why effective language arts instruction must be informed by a deep understanding of spoken and written English. She also shows us how to apply this understanding to improve teaching practices to create literacy for all.. This book is an excellent resource for any teacher of reading and writing.
This session requires participants to order their own copy of the book, “Speech to Print-Language Essentials for Teachers”
Please NOTE: Books are not necessary for the first session, but must be purchased for reading assigned chapters before the second session. Books can be found at the following links: AMAZON in paperback, AMAZON in Kindle, INDIGO/CHAPTERS, Brookes Publishing.
PDF of Slides will be sent out following each session, along with access to a recording of each session.
Target Audience
Teachers (k-12), School-based Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Learning Coaches, Inclusive Learning Teachers, District Leaders/Consultants, Educational/Instructional Assistants, Specialists who work directly with students