Do you wonder why there are content literacy standards assigned to a non-ELA teacher like yourself? Do you have questions about how you meet the standards while teaching your content?
If you answered yes, then join us as we dive into the content literacy standards for science and social studies. The Southern Indiana Education Center is happy to welcome April Connelly from INcompassing Education to facilitate this session. Each subject has its own unique characteristics that are essential to content knowledge. Based on observation and practical application, we know that:
- Students increase their learning of science and social studies when reading and writing are embedded into instruction.
- Each subject has its own unique characteristics that are essential to content knowledge.
- Content literacy standards
- Why they are essential for student growth
- How reading and writing can easily be embedded into content areas
- Specific examples around reading and writing in the content areas
April Connelly, INcompassing Learning
April is a life-long learner and educator with 24 years of experience in elementary and special education. She offers expertise in literacy, including the Science of Reading, instructional coaching, professional learning, and curriculum development.
Prior to joining INcompassing Education, April fulfilled the role of Literacy Specialist working with multiple school districts across the country, as well as an Early Reading Virtual Coach, and Early Reading Training Facilitator. As a District Instructional Coach and E/LA Curriculum Coordinator April focused on bringing written and taught curriculum together. April spent 15 years working directly with students as a Reading Interventionist and Special Education teacher. She is an avid reader and advocates for students to develop life-long reading habits by finding their personal reading identity.
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