Summer Literacy Institute 2024: Full Schedule

Welcome to Summer Literacy Institute 2024

Join the ESC of Central Ohio as educational stakeholders unite for joyful conversation and learning on June 11th, 2024 at Grandview Heights Middle and High School. National experts and keynote speakers Zaretta Hammond and American Cartoonist Jamar Nicholas lead our collaborative learning on Cultivating a Love of Learning. Along with literacy-related topics across the reading rope, new sessions will focus on literacy in art, equity and early childhood--in partnership with SproutFive.

Day-at-a-Glance:
Here is the plan for Summer Literacy Institute 2024 (SLI24). Registration begins at 7:30 with coffee and a light breakfast served. While waiting for Zaretta Hammond to kick off SLI24 with an inspiring keynote, browse book options provided by local bookseller, Cover To Cover. Two self-selected breakout sessions round out the morning. Lunch is provided by Apple Spice. Finally, American Cartoonist Jamar Nicholas walks participants though the afternoon keynote and one more self-selected breakout rounds out the day of learning.

Next Steps:
Be sure to review the many breakout session options. You may choose to hover over the session or select the expanded view under the schedule options to read more about the sessions offered. Finally, you must sign up for a free Sched account and establish a profile to register. Be sure to review the lunch options listed below to be ready to make a selection while registering.

The ESC of Central Ohio proudly partners with SproutFive to offer an Early Childhood strand. While registering, provide your OPIN to ensure OCCRRA credit.

Credit Cards:
Credit Cards are processed by Stripe. This includes a non-refundable processing fee.

Purchase Orders:
Purchase orders should be made payable to ESC of Central Ohio, 2080 Citygate Drive, Columbus OH 43219. We ask that the creator of the Purchase Order send a copy to Rachel.Daniels@escco.org before distributing the PO number to your attendees for registration.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your registration, please email summerliteracysupport@escco.org

We look forward to seeing you on June 11th for this joyful event.

Refunds and Cancellations:
Cancellations received up to ten (10) business days prior to the date of the conference will receive a full refund, minus any credit card processing fees. Individuals who register and are "no show" will pay the full registration.

Location Reminder:
Grandview Heights’ Larson Middle School at 1600 West First Avenue, Columbus, OH. Parking is around and behind the school on Fairview Avenue.

Lunch Options:

Sandwich Options–All sandwiches are served with chips and a cookie:

Granny Apple Turkey on Honey Wheat

Tangy sliced green apples, Havarti cheese, lettuce, and our famous apple cider vinaigrette dressing on top of our oven roasted turkey breast.

Trio Classic on 13-Grain

A trio of thinly sliced meats including cured ham, roasted turkey, lean roast beef, with lettuce, Swiss cheese, and our signature sauce.

Ham and Havarti on Sourdough

Cured ham and Havarti cheese with green leaf lettuce and our signature sauce.

Vegetarian on 13-Grain

Mushrooms, cucumbers, vine-ripened tomatoes, sprouts, roasted red peppers, and avocados on lettuce with cheddar cheese and pesto mayonnaise.

Salad Options–All salads are served with bread and cinnamon butter and a variety of dressings :

Strawberry Grilled Chicken

Vidalia Grilled chicken breast, strawberries, and feta cheese make this a sweet and savory favorite.

Classic Cobb

Grilled chicken with bacon, hard boiled egg, and bleu cheese crumbles on fresh salad greens.

Chef Salad

Oven-roasted turkey, cured ham, and hard boiled egg with jack & cheddar cheese on crisp salad greens.

Apple Walnut on Poppy Seed

Fresh apples, candied walnuts, crumbled bacon, and mozzarella cheese on a crisp bed of salad greens

Super Food | Raspberry Vinaigrette

A super antioxidant mix of kale, baby spinach, and red cabbage, topped with dried cranberries, raspberries, almonds, and feta cheese.

8:30am EDT

Cultivating a Love of Learning

Speakers

Zaretta Hammond

Influential curriculum designer and trainer, Influential curriculum designer and trainer

An influential curriculum designer and trainer, Zaretta Hammond works with schools on issues of equity, literacy, and culturally responsive instruction. A former teacher and college writing instructor, she is the author of the renowned book, Culturally Responsive Teaching and the... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Theater

Keynote for ALL

10:00am EDT

Writing Woes Versus Writing Wonders: Increasing Writing Experiences for Adolescents

“I don’t have the time to teach writing!” “I don’t have the time to grade writing!” “How do I motivate reluctant writers?” Teachers have either experienced these woes of teaching writing or have heard teachers complain about the woes of teaching writing. How do we turn these teaching woes into wonders?

In this session, we will discuss and execute the three F’s of writing: Fluency, Form, and Focus. We will explore what role these three types of writing play in the daily classroom and how they can be incorporated in lessons without adding more work or stress on the teacher.

Speakers

Dr. Shannon Beach

Literacy Specialist, ESC of Central Ohio

Dr. Shannon Beach, the Adolescent Literacy Specialist at the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, taught high school English for 24 years. Through her teaching career, she encountered the many joys and the many frustrations of teaching reading and writing which has impacted... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

6-12

10:00am EDT

Finding Voices of Forgotten Children

Donte Woods-Spikes began his journey as an instructional Assistant in 2018. Immediately, he observed a noticeable imbalance taking place within daily operations. There was a high demand for academic achievement, while the students consistently struggled to receive passing scores. Donte attributed this to the very limited time allotted to developing connections with students beyond the curriculum. The following year, he utilized his free time as a teacher's aide to develop rapport with students and found that providing space to acknowledge & support emotional needs led to measurable academic achievement. Listen as author, speaker and activist Donte Woods-Spikes shares the barriers he uncovered, as well as the successes he witnessed in his attempt to change his school for the better.

Speakers

Donte Woods-Spikes

Tuesday June 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

All Grade Bands

10:00am EDT

The (Super) Power of Graphic Novels

Jamar Nicholas leads groups in an interactive session where you will learn to develop your storytelling skills via fun and engaging cartooning drills, designed to help you understand how comics work, and how to train your unique voice to tell YOUR story using words and pictures. If you 'can't draw a straight line and/or a stick figure' – no worry – all are welcome!

Speakers

Jamar Nicholas

American Cartoonist, Author and Educator

Jamar Nicholas is an award-winning, Philadelphia-based artist and educator, dedicating his career to helping young people realize the power of visual narrative. Jamar aims to promote anti-bullying, healing, and kindness in his work.Jamar's current project, partnering with Scholastic... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

All Grade Bands

10:00am EDT

We Are All Artists: Stories, Students and YOU

Pulling on inspiration from famous artists, this workshop explores the intersection of art+tech+story+YOU. Believing that we are all artists, attendees will learn to recognize their talent and align it to their teaching. Each artist has a story, as does every student, educator, and caregiver who enters a school community. We can learn through each individual's story and use those stories to see, hear, and understand our students. Attendees will learn strategies for using technology to amplify student stories through classroom conversations, digital media, the arts, and more! Join us as we empower all to author their own story.

Speakers

Kristin Ziemke

International Expert in Literacy, Inquiry and Technology, Ziemke Consulting, LLC

Tuesday June 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

All Grade Bands

10:00am EDT

Learning Words in Bits and Pieces: Promoting Vocabulary Growth in Young Children

Early childhood represents the most rapid expansion of vocabulary skills along the human lifespan. In this session, I present the fundamentals of early vocabulary development and identify scientifically based approaches for enhancing early vocabulary development in the early-learning program.

Speakers

Dr. Laura Justice

Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology and Executive Director of the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy, The Ohio State University

Laura Justice is Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology and Executive Director of the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy at The Ohio State University. A speech-language pathologist by training, Justice is an active researcher with interests in early childhood... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Early Childhood and K3

10:00am EDT

Classroom Design for Student Agency

Creating an engaging environment for every child is key to learning. This workshop will explore possibilities for preK–grade 6 classrooms that support student agency, independence, and choice. Classroom design as well as classroom library design will be discussed.

Speakers

Lynsey Burkins

Educator and Author

Lynsey Burkins is a proud educator who has worked for children for the past 20 years. She works towards creating anti-racist spaces where children feel free, have agency, and know they are loved. She believes books are primary vehicles to help children become more free. Lynsey received... Read More →

Franki Sibberson

Executive Director of the NUDL Institute for Professional Learning, SproutFive

Franki Sibberson is a literacy leader with over 30 years of experience as an elementary classroom teacher in Ohio. Franki served as president of the National Council of Teachers of English. She is the co-author of Classroom Design for Student Agency with Lynsey Burkins published by... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Early Childhood and K6

10:00am EDT

Engaging Families As Partners in Collective Care and Literacy Growth

All families contribute positively to their children's literacy lives, in a variety of rich and multimodal ways. What are the ways we engage with families and caregivers, and how can we honor their identities, backgrounds, cultures and nuanced stories? Together we'll explore how family engagement can be redefined beyond classroom walls, to include intentional shifts in the ways we communicate with families, thus elevating their ways of being that ultimately grows literacy overall.

Speakers

Nawal Qarooni

Educator and Author, NQC Literacy LLC

Nawal Qarooni is a Jersey-City based educator and writer who supports a holistic approach to literacy instruction education spaces across the country. Drawing on her work as an inquiry-based leader and as a mother, Nawal’s pedagogy is centered in the rich and authentic learning... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Early Childhood and K8

10:00am EDT

Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Literacies Pedagogies with Multilingual Learners

In this session, we will explore what are the different ways that multilingual learners read the word and the world. Then we discuss the ways our literacies practices can sustain our students so they feel seen and validated in all learning environments.

Speakers

Stella Villalba

Educator, Coach and Writer

Stella Villalba is an educator, coach, writer but most importantly a learner. She has the joy and privilege of learning alongside multilingual learners and the educators that serve them. She listens to learn and writes to make sense and find clarity. Stella is a multilingual learner... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

ELL

10:00am EDT

Literacy Practices that Embrace Multilingual Learners

This session is designed to empower educators with practical strategies and insights to develop language proficiency and reading comprehension in students who bring rich linguistic backgrounds to the classroom. During this interactive session, we engage in research-backed approaches that celebrate linguistic diversity and leverage the strengths of multilingualism. We explore differentiation, accommodations, resources, collaboration, and more. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of inclusive and effective practices and are inspired to embrace linguistic diversity in their classrooms and implement literacy practices that empower multilingual Learners to excel academically and become confident and capable students.

Speakers

Valentina Gonzales

Rooted Linguistics

Tuesday June 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

ELL

11:15am EDT

Elevating Art Instruction with Literacy Practices

Elevate your art curriculum by seamlessly integrating literacy skills into your classroom. Join Margaretta Schools Art teacher Jessican Skinner as she outlines the ways in which reading, writing and discussion are used to both engage students and extend their learning experiences. From bell ringers and vocabulary work to talk routines and opportunities to respond, Skinner will share tools all teachers can use to create a literacy-rich environment.

Speakers

Jessica Skinner

Art Educator, Margaretta Local Schools

Jessica Skinner is a seasoned educator with a passion for art that spans over 14 years. Having navigated through diverse educational landscapes, Skinner has left her mark in Illinois, Wisconsin, and her current home state of Ohio, where she now teaches near her hometown. This educational... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

6-12

11:15am EDT

Enhancing Decoding and Comprehension Skills in Adolescents Through Advanced Word Study

The session will explore the importance of advanced word study to optimize decoding and comprehension skills in adolescents. Following the discussion of the rationale of teaching morphology and etymology, useful instructional practices and strategies for Tier 1 and intervention will be introduced.

Speakers

Tia Jackson

Urban Literacy Specialist, State Support Team, Region 11

Tuesday June 11, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

6-12

11:15am EDT

Power to the Young Learner: Literacy, Independence, Understanding

Technology transforms learning for all students but may have the greatest impact on developing readers and writers. This session will share strategies for leveraging digital tools with our youngest learners to capture student thinking, differentiate instruction, and provide multimodal response options. From annotation with a drawing tool to video feedback and collaboration on a learning management system, we’ll unpack student work samples and video lessons to find new instructional practices to empower students in the early years.
Attendees will leave knowing:
How to amplify access for developing readers so they can interact with informational content across the curriculum
How to engage students in self-assessment and reflection using simple digital tools
Easy-to-use tools that fuel curiosity and joy in preschool through third-grade classrooms
Strategies that offer students choice in process and product so young learners can truly “show what they know”
Lessons to build digital independence for learners of all ages

Speakers

Kristin Ziemke

International Expert in Literacy, Inquiry and Technology, Ziemke Consulting, LLC

Tuesday June 11, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Early Childhood and K3

11:15am EDT

Sensory Bins and Books

In this session we'll explore the fun of creating Sensory Bins, interactive learning tools for young children. Often created in a plastic tub, these DIY bins provide invitations to explore in a variety ways. We’ll share the benefits of sensory play, tips for assembling sensory bins to meet your child’s interests, connections to books, and classroom implementation ideas.

Speakers

Dr. Jaclyn Dynia

Executive Director, SproutFive’s Center for Early Childhood Innovation

Jaclyn M. Dynia, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of SproutFive’s Center for Early Childhood Innovation. She has guided the research and writing of its White Papers series, which led to groundbreaking research on food insecurities experienced by 1 in 3 preschool teachers. Before... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Early Childhood and K3

11:15am EDT

23 Things Educators Can Do NOW to Support Multilingual Learners

In today's diverse educational landscape, it's essential for educators to equip themselves with the knowledge and tools to support multilingual Learners effectively. This session guides participants through culturally inclusive instruction, differentiated pedagogy, language acquisition, assessment and progress monitoring, and building a supportive community. This interactive and engaging professional development session leaves participants with a comprehensive toolkit of strategies and resources to design success for multilingual learners in their classrooms.

Speakers

Valentina Gonzales

Rooted Linguistics

Tuesday June 11, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

ELL

11:15am EDT

BookTalks with Graphic Novels

Join Columbus Metropolitan Library's Graphic Novel enthusiast as they share new and buzzworthy graphic novels for young people. The Youth Engagement Specialist will give brief BookTalks from various genres and authors and share resources for students in grades K-8.

Speakers

Jes Childress-Griffin

Librarian, Columbus Metropolitan Library

Jes Childress-Griffin (she/they) is a Youth Engagement Specialist at Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library, with 10+ years of guiding youth to express feelings and find connection using the arts. At the library, Jes uses their graphic novel expertise to connect young people... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

11:15am EDT

Observational Literacy Both Inside and Outside the Classroom

While reading alphabetically and decoding words is one form of critically important reading, it is imperative that we also build students' analytical skills and abilities to closely look at art, environment, community, media and the world. Together we'll explore a variety of multimodal texts to observe and read, modeling how to build student practice and grow confidence in asking critical questions and developing ideas for what the author or artist of the work aimed to communicate. Observational literacy shows up in kitchen rituals, in basketball games, in museums, and on playgrounds, so how can we build bridges between authentic literacy and classroom practice?

Speakers

Nawal Qarooni

Educator and Author, NQC Literacy LLC

Tuesday June 11, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

11:15am EDT

The Power of Interactive Read Alouds: How to Make Read Alouds Effective and Meaningful

Take your read-aloud to the next level by incorporating this research-based approach to developing vocabulary, building classroom community, and fostering a love of reading. In this session we will discuss the importance of interactive read alouds , explore impactful techniques to develop student learning through text and more.

Speakers

Jessica Jackson

Regional Early Literacy Specialist, State Support Team, Region 11

Tuesday June 11, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

1:15pm EDT

Why Stories With Words and Pictures Work So Well

Speakers

Jamar Nicholas

American Cartoonist, Author and Educator

Tuesday June 11, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Theater

Keynote for ALL

2:30pm EDT

Batsman, Bowling, and Wickets: Building Background Knowledge for Better Comprehension of Text

By now you're aware of how important it is for your students to have background knowledge around the topic of a rigorous text to allow them to have better access. Two major questions remain, however. Those are, what is it(really) and how do we build it in a systematic way. This session will dive into beginning to answer those questions for teachers of all content areas by using practical examples that you will be able to immediately implement next year

Speakers

Keith McCarroll

Literacy Coach, Muskingum Valley ESC

Keith McCarroll spent 20 plus years in the classroom teaching high school English in Ohio. He then moved to Tennessee where he became a Literacy Coach at a middle school. Next, Keith was fortunate enough to be asked to become the Literacy Supervisor and the District Coaching Supervisor... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

6-12

2:30pm EDT

What's New in Middle and High School Literature?

Join Columbus Metropolitan Library's YA book expert as she shares new and buzzworthy books for teens. The librarian will give brief book summaries from a variety of genres and authors. She will also familiarize participants with Readers Advisory and walk them through the process of matching students with books.

Speakers

Carolyn Nims

Librarian, Columbus Metropolitan Library

Carolyn Nims (she/her) is a youth services librarian at Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library. With over a decade of experience in education, museums, and libraries, Carolyn’s primary focus now is serving teens. In addition to her Master of Library and Information Sciences... Read More →

Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

6-12

2:30pm EDT

Book Signing with American Cartoonist Jamar Nicholas

Speakers

Jamar Nicholas

American Cartoonist, Author and Educator

Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Theater

All Grade Bands

2:30pm EDT

The Not So Simple View of Writing

In this session Coordinator of Structured Literacy, Juakita Bowens, informs participants about the theoretical framework of the Not-So-Simple View of Writing (Berninger and Winn, 2004). Discussion revolves around the role of transcription skills, working memory and sentence level instruction in proficient writing. Participants will leave with content knowledge and strategies for implementation.

Speakers

Juakita Bowens

Coordinator of Structured Literacy, Newark City Schools

Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

All Grade Bands

2:30pm EDT

Teaching and Supporting Early Phonological Awareness

Participants will learn the significance of developing early phonological awareness skills as well as instructional strategies and activities for developing these skills in children from birth – age 5.

Speakers

Melanie Chard Peloquin

Consultant, State Support Team, Region 11

Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Early Childhood and K3

2:30pm EDT

Authentic Storytelling and Storybuilding with Our Youngest

The youngest children in our care are rife with curiosities and the capacity to storytell and storybuild, and it is important that we elevate their diverse processes and ways of communicating. How can we ensure that children have space to make stories, follow their interests and share who they are? How can we cultivate with young children a sense of belonging, and responsibility for community care via stories? Join this session if you work with young children and want to brainstorm with colleagues as we discuss texts to share and ways to facilitate expansive ways to draw, write, and storybuild.

Speakers

Nawal Qarooni

Educator and Author, NQC Literacy LLC

Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Early Childhood and K6

2:30pm EDT

Conferring with Multilingual Learners: Honoring Language, Culture and Knowledge

In this session, we will discuss and lift the many different ways that we can confer with Multilingual Learners in ways that honor their language, culture and all the different funds of knowledge they already bring to school communities.

Speakers

Stella Villalba

Educator, Coach and Writer

Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

ELL

2:30pm EDT

Language, Culture, & Literacy: Supporting Multilingual Learners

Let's celebrate the diversity of languages and cultures in our classrooms. Learn how to foster not only literacy but also a deep sense of belonging as we explore how language and culture intersect in the learning process. This session is your passport to transformative teaching, from embracing cultural diversity to tailoring literacy instruction for multilingual learners. Get ready to unlock the potential of every student and pave the way for a vibrant, inclusive, and language-rich educational experience! This session explores:
* creating safe and inclusive spaces for multilingual learners to thrive.
* building relationships, and promoting a sense of belonging among diverse student populations.
* honoring students' linguistic backgrounds while facilitating their English language proficiency.
* inviting students to engage with texts that reflect their diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* encourage multilingual learners to share their cultures and languages with their peers, promoting cross-cultural understanding.

Speakers

Valentina Gonzales

Rooted Linguistics

Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

ELL

2:30pm EDT

Daily Doses of Digital Literacy to Spark Reading, Writing, and Thinking!

How do we inspire students to keep thinking? We engage them in daily doses of digital literacy by teaching them the skills they need to locate, access, read, and create digital content. All learners need explicit instruction on how to use devices as tools for thinking. In this workshop, we’ll unpack the nuances of digital reading and writing and help educators adapt and adopt instructional practices to teach students the new skills they need to interact with information. This jam-packed session will provide strategies that will help you plan interactive lessons, differentiate with resources, and excite students with ownership and purpose.

Speakers

Kristin Ziemke

International Expert in Literacy, Inquiry and Technology, Ziemke Consulting, LLC

Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

2:30pm EDT

Financial Literacy

In an increasingly complex society, many practitioners argue that financial literacy should be a key component of primary education. With increased curricular focus on citizenship and responsibility, practitioners are advocating for a focus on “economic citizenship,” by which students learn concepts related to earning, budgeting, saving, spending wisely, and banking basics. Join session facilitators, Chris and Rob, will demonstrate how to integrate financial literacy into reading instruction using their very own children’s book, Bonnie Saves-A-Lot, as a guide.

Speakers

Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson is an Ohio native, born and raised in Dayton. He is a 2003 graduate of Jefferson Township High School. He graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2007 with his BS in Business Administration. In 2010, he graduated from the School of Law at the University of Dayton... Read More →

Robert Culpepper III

Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT