
An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers
September 25 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$45 – $70
Date: Sept 25, 2025 Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm Type: In-Person Location: WRESA 200 Ridgefield Ct, Suite 206 Asheville, NC 28806 Fee: $45 WRESA Members $70 Non-members **NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However, you are welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder at lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change the name of the person attending. CEUs: 5 Contact Hours Limit: 45 Participants Audience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers, and Instructional Coaches What to Bring: Your own device
Description:
An overview of The Science of Reading and its relevancy and application in the secondary classroom. Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments. This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy. It can be taken as a part of the badge series or independently.
Presenter:
Kendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator, Secondary Literacy Coach, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices.
***IMPORTANT NOTE: The Secondary Literacy Badge series focuses on a research-to-practice exploration of the foundational skills in literacy with a focus on secondary literacy. You can earn an NCCAT Secondary Literacy Badge while deepening your own understanding of the building blocks of beginning reading. This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy. Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments. WRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Literacy Badge. (The dates for this four-part series are Sept 25, Oct 6, Feb 5, and March 12).
If you have additional questions, contact Jill Chambers at jchambers@wresa.org