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EVENT PROGRAM
PLAN YOUR PATH
PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS
VIRTUAL TALK: Practical, Evidence-Based Strategies to support Second Language Learners Using the Science of Reading
October 12, 2022
Open to the public at no cost.
PRIVATE ROUGH CUT SCREENING: THE RIGHT TO READ
October 13, 2022
An exclusive invite for symposium attendees to a private rough cut screening of the groundbreaking documentary, The Right to Read.
VIRTUAL TALK: Lakisha Young in Conversation with Karen D'Souza
October 14, 2022
Open to the public at no cost.
Happy Hour
SYMPOSIUM DAY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
PARKING
Parking fee is $8 with event validation.
Carpooling and ridesharing is encouraged.
COVID SAFETY
We are striving to make our event as safe as possible. We encourage all attendees to wear masks except when eating or drinking and to be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters.
Outdoor seating during the lunch break will be available.
Depending on recommendations by local governments and health care practitioners, we may add additional health and safety requirements.
8:00 AM
CHECK-IN AND REFRESHMENTS
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
OPENING PLENARY
Welcome & Opening Remarks
The Literacy Crisis:
We Have The Tools, But Do We Have The Courage
Keynote Address with Kareem Weaver
Assets Over Liabilities: Learning from Black Wall Street Stock Market Summer Camp
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
BREAKOUT SESSION BLOCK 1
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
BREAKOUT SESSION BLOCK 2
Literacy Nonprofit and Funder Roundtable *Invitation only. Previous RSVP required
Cassie Perham and Jose Corona
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
BREAKOUT SESSION BLOCK 3
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
CLOSING PLENARY
Closing Plenary Session with Kim Lockhart: The Science of Reading: An Equitable Approach to Reading Instruction for Second Language Learners
Change Making: Where does YOUR Impact Lie?
Closing Remarks featuring Poet in Residence Azariah Cole-Shephard
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