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Arizona Science of Reading School Leadership Summit

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Sponsored by Amplify

Where
The Clayton House
3719 N 75th St #110
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

When
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. MST

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About the Event

Join us for a day dedicated to leaders in literacy. 

Dr. Mitchell Brookins has spent years studying, exploring, and refining his practices to improve student learning. He has taught on the South Side of Chicago; been a district leader of RtI and literacy in Chicago Public Schools; served as a school administrator in Chicago Public Schools and New Orleans; and currently acts as senior director with Leading Educators, supporting professional learning systems in Baltimore City Schools. Mitchell also serves as literacy content reviewer for EdReports; professional learning facilitator for the National Board Professional Teaching Standards, UnboundEd, LETRS, AIM Institute, and New Schools for New Orleans;  and a member of the Board of Directors for The Reading League. 

Susan Lambert will share her research and knowledge related to the Science of Reading and its impact on literacy instruction. Before the event, you’ll want to tune in to Susan’s Science of Reading: The Podcast, where she explores timely topics in early literacy instruction. 
As our guest, you will:

  • meet and hear from Susan Lambert and Mitchell Brookins.
  • mingle with other district leaders in Arizona.
  • enjoy lunch with other local district leaders.

Who should attend: Superintendents, curriculum coordinators, principals, reading coaches, and literacy enthusiasts.

Agenda

10:00–10:30 a.m. Registration and coffee
10:30–10:45 a.m. Welcome and introductions
10:45–11:45 a.m. Presentation and Conversation with Susan Lambert
11:45–12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30–1:30 p.m. Presentation and Conversation with Mitchell Brookins
1:30–2:00 p.m. Insights from Arizona School Districts on their SOR Journey

Space is limited at this free event. RVSP today.

Meet our Featured Speakers

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Susan Lambert

In addition to being the host of the widely popular Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is also the chief academic officer for elementary humanities at Amplify. She joined Amplify in 2013 after over 15 years of experience working in K-12 education at school districts across the country. She served as a teacher and graduation standards coach at Rochester Community Schools (Rochester, MN) and curriculum coordinator at the Network of International Christian Schools (Southaven, MS). Before joining Amplify, Susan spent over eight years with the National Heritage Academies (Grand Rapids, Michigan) serving as principal, director of curriculum, senior director of curriculum and assessment, and senior director of specialized learning programs. Susan holds a bachelor of science and master of science in elementary education from Winona State University, has completed advanced coursework in educational policy at Michigan State University, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree at Mount St. Joseph University.

Mitchell Brookins

Dr. Mitchell Brookins

Mitchell Brookins has spent years studying, exploring, and refining his practices to improve student learning. He has taught on the South Side of Chicago; been a district leader of RtI and literacy in Chicago Public Schools; served as a school administrator in Chicago Public Schools and New Orleans; and currently acts as senior director with Leading Educators, supporting professional learning systems in Baltimore City Schools. Mitchell also serves as literacy content reviewer for EdReports; professional learning facilitator for the National Board Professional Teaching Standards, UnboundEd, LETRS, AIM Institute, and New Schools for New Orleans;  and a member of the Board of Directors for The Reading League.  

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