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"Attending the Literacy Conference feels like a masterclass in education and language development, all packed into three days. The depth of knowledge and the passion of the speakers are truly inspiring."

– Sarah L., Educator and Literacy Specialist

Thursday, October 24

6:45 - 8:00 PM

Plenary #1 | Heather Withrow

Affirming our Children's Movement, Curosity, and Connections

Friday, October 25

8:30 - 10:00 AM

Plenary #2 | Morgan Lee

Intersectionality, Language Deprivation & You

Saturday, October 26

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Plenary #3 | Bettie Petersen

Creating Meaning with Language: Social Constructions in EI

FRIDAY, October 25 | Breakout Session Presentations

10:15 AM | Breakout ONE

• Essential Skills for Literacy. Language Automaticity and Pattering | Pamela Decker-Wright, Dr. Deanna L. Gagne
• It's All About Me: Using the ECCDHH as a Tool for Literacy | Susie Tiggs
• Maximize Language Acquisition with ASL Rhymes, Rhythm and Repetition | Laura Blum
• Literacy Experiences for Young Children, ages 0-9 with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairments | Suzanne Dinwiddie, Janéa Johnston

11:30 AM | Breakout TWO

• Supporting Reading Through Fingerspelling: Research and Practice | Brittany Lee, Kristen Secora
• Unlocking Literacy in Deaf Children Using ASL/English Bilingual Strategies | Dr. Leonard Granda
• Multi-Modal Language Acquisition: Access to Language and Learning for All | Cindy Camp, Sharon Riggs
• The Importance of Touch for Young Learners with Hearing and Vision Loss | Susanne Morgan Morrow

1:30 PM | Breakout THREE

• Language Profiles and Plans for Multimodal-Multilingual Communicators | Jodi L. Falk, Kimberly Ofori-Sanzo, Janelle Brown
• Tying it All Together: Science of Reading for Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing | Stacey Tatera
• Play-based learning for Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM) reinforcement | Guillermo Hernández Santana, Erik A. Arellano Hernández, Coral I. Guerrero Arenas
• Vision and Hearing Considerations When Working with Students who are Deafblind: Two Case Studies that Demonstrate Practical Strategies to Increase Communication and Literacy | Donna Carpenter, Corinne Miller

2:45 PM | Breakout FOUR

• Strategies to Assess and Teach Functional Skills and Literacy Support for Students who are D/HH | Michelle Andros
• Expanding Vocabulary: The Science of Reading in Vocabulary Instruction | Megan Havens, Kim Schlatter
• Building the Bridge: Language and Literacy | Monica Martin, Alexia Stepp
• Literacy for the DeafBlind student with CVI | Rebecca Hommer, Jennifer Willis

4:00 PM | Breakout FIVE

• Deaf Children, Home Language Environments and Reciprocal & Contingent Family Interactions | Oscar Ocuto
• Leadership and Literacy: Empowering Families on the Path to Literacy | Amanda Campbell
• Teamwork Makes the LRE Work | Kayla Prevatte, Brooke Jones, Emilee McAbee
• Writing Can Be FUN! | V. Lynn Small Dunn

SATURDAY, October 26 | Breakout Session Presentations

8:00 AM | Breakout SIX

• Navigating the Intersection: Literacy Instruction Strategies for Deaf Students with Autism | Felicia Rutledge
• Creative Workshoping - Brainstorming for the Unique Student in Your Class | Morgan Lee
• Leveling the Playing Field Language Acquisition Program: Origins and Implementation | Amy Anderson, Michelle Cline, Stephanie Renart
• Creating the Big Picture: Experiences and Concept Development | Susie Tiggs

9:15 AM | Breakout SEVEN

• Form, Content, Use: Language Development as Easy as 1, 2, 3 | Kandice Hunt
• The Language of Emotions | Jo Ann Mackinson
• Metalinguistic Bridging: Enhancing English Literacy for Deaf Children Through American Sign Language | Emily Jo Noschese, Do-Hong Kim
• Previewing to Reviewing: Creating Meaningful Literacy Experiences through Social Stories and Experience Books | Krista Olsen, Minnie Lambert