Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Type: In-Person
Location: Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore West
435 Smokey Park Hwy
Asheville, NC 28806
Fee: $175 WRESA Members
$265 Non-members
**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However, you
are welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the
name of the person attending, send an email to registrations@wresa.org
with the information of the person who will attend in your place.
CEUs: 5 Contact Hours
Limit: 100 Participants
Audience: K-3 but could support schools with struggling 4th and 5th-grade students
What to bring?: Your own device
Description:
Transform your reading instruction with Lindsay Kemeny, teacher and author of “7 Mighty Moves”! This workshop dives deep into the seven key moves that ensure reading success for all students.
Part 1: Cracking the Code
- Demystify phonemic awareness: Gain a clear understanding of this foundational skill and discover research-backed strategies for effective instruction, including scaffolds for struggling learners.
- Master explicit phonics: Learn how to make phonics engaging and ensure students develop a strong foundation in decoding skills.
- Unlock the power of decodable texts: Explore engaging routines and strategies for using decodable texts in whole-group and small-group settings.
Part 2: Building Fluency and Comprehension
- High-frequency words: Learn specific steps and strategies for teaching high-frequency words effectively.
- Gaining fluency: Move beyond traditional round-robin reading and discover effective methods for promoting meaningful fluency practice across all grade levels.
- Boosting vocabulary and comprehension: Explore how to leverage vocabulary instruction and background knowledge to enhance students’ understanding of text. Learn to incorporate writing strategies to improve students’ comprehension.
Throughout the workshop, Lindsay will share practical tips, engaging activities, and specific protocols to help you implement these “mighty moves” in your classroom.
Exciting news! The first 50 registrants will receive a free copy of 7 Mighty Moves courtesy of Scholastic.
Presenter:
Lindsay Kemeny is an elementary school teacher, speaker, and author with a passion for literacy and applying research to practice. After her son was diagnosed with dyslexia and depression, she began her deep dive into effective literacy instruction for all children. She enjoys presenting locally and nationally, and co-hosting the Literacy Talks podcast. She is the author of the books, 7 Mighty Moves, 7 Mighty Moves Reading Resources, and Rock Your Literacy Block. She loves being in the classroom every day, teaching kids to read and write.
If you have additional questions, contact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org