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Thursday, October 10
 

9:05am HST

Let's Get Lit! A Fun-filled Exploration of Language and Literacy
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
H 102
Discover how one book can be the gateway to a month's worth of imaginative, educational, and fun-filled activities! In this session we'll explore how to immerse your youngest learners in engaging language and literacy experiences throughout the school day in order to improve student achievement. Reimagine the “traditional storytime routine” to fit the needs and interests of a variety of learners through collaboration with related service providers. Come and see how exciting and engaging books can be when they leave the page and come to life!
Presenters
avatar for Erin Firmin

Erin Firmin

Erin Firmin, M.S., CCC-SLP, LBA is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Behavior Analyst that enjoys working with our littlest kiddos. She has worked in the schools for 24 years, 14 of which were in the Central District. She is currently working in the Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex... Read More →
avatar for Chelsea Villar

Chelsea Villar

Chelsea Villar Has taught special education for sixteen years in the Central District and especially enjoys teaching language and literacy to our youngest learners.  She has a teaching license in elementary education and special education.  She is currently working in the Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua... Read More →
Participant's Copy of Let's Get Lit! A Fun Filled Exploration of Language and Literacy (Part 1) pdf
Participant's Copy of Let's Get Lit! A Fun Filled Exploration of Language and Literacy (Part 2) pdf
Participant's Copy of Let's Get Lit! A Fun Filled Exploration of Language and Literacy (Part 3) pdf
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
H 102
  Language & Literacy

9:05am HST

Wordless Wonders - Practical Tips to Build Language & Literacy Skills
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:05am - 12:15pm HST
Library
Participants will discover the versatility of wordless picture books and video shorts. They will understand how to incorporate the building blocks of language while developing the skills to integrate wordless content into their language and literacy sessions. This workshop will demonstrate using wordless picture books and video shorts with explicit instruction and hands-on activities. During the workshop, participants will collaborate in small groups
Presenters
avatar for Hanna Stroud

Hanna Stroud

Literacy Tutor & Consultant, My Literacy Space
My Literacy Space
Wordless Videos for Preschool Honolulu pdf
readaloudplanningtemplate pdf
Interactive Picture Book List for Preschool Honolulu pdf
Book Post It Note Template pdf
SHORTER WPB Workshop Honolulu HANDOUT pdf
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:05am - 12:15pm HST
Library
  Language & Literacy

1:00pm HST

Embedding Picture Books Throughout Your Daily Routine
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm HST
Library
Participants will discover the importance of the BIG 6 and how to apply their knowledge using picture books throughout the daily routine. They will understand how these six literacy skills impact reading and spelling proficiency. This workshop will demonstrate a picture book and thematic unit to integrate the BIG 6 literacy skills with explicit instruction and multisensory activities. During the session, participants will use the framework to create an additional thematic unit in a small group activity.
Presenters
avatar for Hanna Stroud

Hanna Stroud

Literacy Tutor & Consultant, My Literacy Space
My Literacy Space
Interactive Picture Book List for Preschool Honolulu pdf
Book Post It Note Template pdf
Pancakes for Breakfast Sticky Notes pdf
readaloudplanningtemplate pdf
2 hr Embedding Picture Books HANDOUT pdf
Wordless Videos for Preschool Honolulu pdf
SHORTER WPB Workshop Honolulu HANDOUT pdf
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm HST
Library
  Language & Literacy

1:00pm HST

The Right to Read
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm HST
G 101
Illiteracy is one of the most solvable problem of our time." The Right to Read film shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read. After watching the film, we will explore what is and is not the "Science of Reading" approach in early literacy and language development.  
Presenters
MH

Michelle Henderson

Michelle Henderson, M.A., C-SLDI, is a certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist, trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach, with a master's degree in Reading Science from Mount St. Joseph University where she studied with Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Dr. Jamey Peavler, and... Read More →
KG

Kim Guieb

p-3 project manager, hawaii p-20 partnerships for education
Kim Guieb, M.S., is the P-3 Project Manager with Hawaii P-20 and has been working in the early childhood field for over 20 years, supporting educators and families of young children.  
avatar for Lauren Padesky

Lauren Padesky

Educational Specialist, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design
Dr. Lauren Padesky is the Early Childhood Education Specialist at HIDOE. She holds a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in early literacy. She is also a former kindergarten teacher, literacy professor, and clinical literacy interventionist/coach.
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm HST
G 101
  Language & Literacy
 
Friday, October 11
 

9:05am HST

Hawai'i Early Literacy Guide
Friday October 11, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
H 101
Join us for an introduction to the recently released Hawaiʻi Early Literacy Guide (2024). This session affords an opportunity for participants to familiarize themselves with the purpose, context, content, and uses of the guide.
Presenters
CM

Coleen Momohara

Coleen Momohara is currently retired and has a long career in Hawaiʻi as an early childhood educator. She has worked in community preschools, family-child interaction programs, the Department of Education, and the Executive Office on Learning. She continues to provide professional... Read More →
avatar for Germaine Kaleilehua Tauati

Germaine Kaleilehua Tauati

Early Literacy Program Director, INPEACE
Germaine Tauati's role as the Program Director of the Early Literacy Institute at INPEACE is focused on fostering literacy development in Native Hawaiian communities. She contributes to programs that ensure children from birth to age five have access to quality education. Tauati's... Read More →
HI State Early Literacy Guide 10.11.2024 pdf
Friday October 11, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
H 101
  Language & Literacy

9:05am HST

Wordless Wonders - Practical Tips to Build Language & Literacy Skills
Friday October 11, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
H 102
Participants will discover the importance of the BIG 6 and how to apply their knowledge using picture books throughout the daily routine. They will understand how these six literacy skills impact reading and spelling proficiency. This workshop will demonstrate a picture book and thematic unit to integrate the BIG 6 literacy skills with explicit instruction and multisensory activities. During the session, participants will use the framework to create an additional thematic unit in a small group activity.
Presenters
avatar for Hanna Stroud

Hanna Stroud

Literacy Tutor & Consultant, My Literacy Space
My Literacy Space
Pancakes for Breakfast Sticky Notes pdf
Book Post It Note Template pdf
Wordless Picture Book List for Preschool Honolulu pdf
Wordless Videos for Preschool Honolulu pdf
SHORTER WPB Workshop Honolulu HANDOUT pdf
Friday October 11, 2024 9:05am - 10:35am HST
H 102
  Language & Literacy

10:45am HST

Embedding Picture Books Throughout Your Daily Routine
Friday October 11, 2024 10:45am - 3:00pm HST
H 102
Participants will discover the importance of the BIG 6 and how to apply their knowledge using picture books throughout the daily routine. They will understand how these six literacy skills impact reading and spelling proficiency. This workshop will demonstrate a picture book and thematic unit to integrate the BIG 6 literacy skills with explicit instruction and multisensory activities. During the session, participants will use the framework to create an additional thematic unit in a small group activity.
Presenters
avatar for Hanna Stroud

Hanna Stroud

Literacy Tutor & Consultant, My Literacy Space
My Literacy Space
Interactive Picture Book List for Preschool Honolulu pdf
readaloudplanningtemplate pdf
Book Post It Note Template pdf
Pancakes for Breakfast Sticky Notes pdf
2 hr Embedding Picture Books HANDOUT pdf
SHORTER WPB Workshop Honolulu HANDOUT pdf
Friday October 11, 2024 10:45am - 3:00pm HST
H 102
  Language & Literacy
 
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