Science of Reading: What's the Hype? A Closer Look at Word Recognition

Presented by Codi Conway, Heather Bowman, and Jill Hibbard on December 17, 2024
This webinar on word recognition explores essential components like phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and sight recognition. Participants will delve into the research-based practices that underpin effective word recognition, enabling students to move from basic phonics to fluent reading. Through the webinar, attendees will learn structured techniques that help students recognize words quickly and accurately, which later provides a strong foundation for reading comprehension. This session is ideal for teachers looking to deepen their understanding and improve literacy instruction in alignment with Science of Reading research.