Guiding Readers by Interest, Not Level

by SLJ
Jan 14, 2018 | Filed in Events & PD
Reading is a highly complex activity. Readers must build strategies and create behaviors as they move to increasingly difficult texts. How can schools support this process and teach self-sufficiency as readers progress? View On Demand
Presented by: Fountas & Pinnell Literacy™ & School Library Journal Event Date & Time: Wednesday, January 31st 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT Reading is a highly complex activity. Readers must build strategies and create behaviors as they move to increasingly difficult texts. How can schools support this process and teach self-sufficiency as readers progress? Join literacy leaders Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell, creators of the F&P Text Level Gradient™, for an important conversation about leveling, libraries, reading comprehension, and what they say to districts mandating leveled collections.

Panelists

  • Irene Fountas - Professor in the School of Education at Lesley University
  • Gay Su Pinnell - Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Ohio State University

Moderator

  • Kiera Parrott - Reviews Director, Library Journal & School Library Journal
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Trish Belenson

How can us working in school libraries enlighten our school district with the actual intent of F&P leveling? It seems like the F&P Text Level Gradient is being misused.

Posted : Feb 07, 2018 03:00

Paulette

Will this be visible after the broadcast?

Posted : Feb 02, 2018 04:30

Carolyn Alexander

I just listened/watched this webcast. Is there something I can download or print to prove I registered and attended this? I need to keep track of my hours of professional development for my school corporation. Thank you.

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 03:11

Rebecca Jozwiak

Yes, there is a green resources folder in the menu dock at the bottom of the screen. You can find a copy of the slides and a CE certificate. Please use the registration link to visit the on demand recording and access the folder.

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 07:57

Yera Ha

Hello, I just watched the webinar but event lobby disappeared before I could download the certificate and the slides... is there any way I can still get access to those?

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 03:10

Rebecca Jozwiak

Yes, you can visit the on demand recording and download the materials from there. You can use your registration link for access.

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 07:56

Debora Isberner

I'm disappointed this link is not working. Oh well, at least I'm not the only one...just frustrated I had to switch volleyball carpools today in hopes to view it...What an interesting topic...looking forward to it another time.

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 03:07

Rebecca Jozwiak

I'm sorry you had trouble with the link. You should receive an email this afternoon with a link for the on demand version.

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 07:54

Diskin

Hi, did not get link for on demand webinar.

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 03:07

Rebecca Jozwiak

The email with the on demand link goes out about 24 hours after the event. You can, however, use your registration link to access it now.

Posted : Feb 01, 2018 07:53

Dawn

I have checked my email (spam/junk) and have not received a link to the webcast. Please send it or post it so that we may participte.

Posted : Jan 31, 2018 08:26

Rebecca Jozwiak

If you are not receiving your confirmation emails, you can use the registration link to access the event at 3:45 PM ET. https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1575026/91B971CDBF5C5F782A9C226EDD00F850. You may need to click "Already Registered?" and enter your email address.

Posted : Jan 31, 2018 09:01

Zenda Willcut

Where do we see the webcast...no link?

Posted : Jan 31, 2018 01:26

Rebecca Jozwiak

If you are not receiving your confirmation emails, you can use the registration link to access the event at 3:45 PM ET. https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1575026/91B971CDBF5C5F782A9C226EDD00F850. You may need to click "Already Registered?" and enter your email address.

Posted : Jan 31, 2018 09:00

Kym Brunner

I'm in the same boat. Perhaps they'll email us a link?

Posted : Jan 30, 2018 07:55

Rebecca Jozwiak

If you are not receiving your confirmation emails, you can use the registration link to access the event at 3:45 PM ET. https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1575026/91B971CDBF5C5F782A9C226EDD00F850. You may need to click "Already Registered?" and enter your email address.

Posted : Jan 31, 2018 09:00

Kathleen Stark

I'm disappointed that you didn't provide a link that would tune in to the webcast. I registered....

Posted : Jan 25, 2018 03:22

Lynne Lowe

You should have gotten an email from School Library Journal Webcast with the line to the webcast.

Posted : Jan 31, 2018 08:16

Rebecca Jozwiak

If you are not receiving your confirmation emails, you can use the registration link to access the event at 3:45 PM ET. https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1575026/91B971CDBF5C5F782A9C226EDD00F850. You may need to click "Already Registered?" and enter your email address.

Posted : Jan 31, 2018 08:59

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