Ensuring student success on ILEARN starts with intentional, standards-aligned instruction. In this session, 3-5 educators will explore critical standards, effective teaching strategies, and ways to use ILEARN Through-Year Assessments to inform instruction. Participants will gain practical tools to enhance student learning and leave with a clear action plan for implementing high-impact practices in their classrooms.
Professional Learning Specialist, Keep Indiana Learning, CIESC
Morgan Mason began teaching in 2015, serving grades 1, 3, and 4 before transitioning to instructional coaching. She supports teachers and schools with professional development in literacy practices, Science of Reading implementation, and early learning development. She earned her... Read More →
Oral language is the foundation of literacy and academic success, yet it is often overlooked in early education. In this session, K-3 educators will explore research-based strategies to enhance oral language development through interactive read-alouds, storytelling, academic conversations, and play-based learning. Participants will leave with practical, easy-to-implement techniques and a personalized action plan to foster strong speaking and listening skills in their students.
Professional Learning Specialist, Keep Indiana Learning, CIESC
Morgan Mason began teaching in 2015, serving grades 1, 3, and 4 before transitioning to instructional coaching. She supports teachers and schools with professional development in literacy practices, Science of Reading implementation, and early learning development. She earned her... Read More →
In this session, evaluators will have the opportunity to explore what quality science of reading instruction looks and sounds like in the classroom. By the end of the event, evaluators will not only have a heightened awareness of the components that define quality science of reading instruction but will also be equipped with practical tools to implement fair and constructive evaluations.
Professional Learning Specialist, Keep Indiana Learning, CIESC
Morgan Mason began teaching in 2015, serving grades 1, 3, and 4 before transitioning to instructional coaching. She supports teachers and schools with professional development in literacy practices, Science of Reading implementation, and early learning development. She earned her... Read More →
Many students can decode but still struggle with understanding what they read. This session will explore effective strategies to move beyond phonics and develop strong comprehension skills. Educators will learn how to teach inferencing, summarizing, and analyzing text structure while integrating knowledge-building practices. Participants will leave with practical tools to enhance comprehension across all subject areas.
Professional Learning Specialist, Keep Indiana Learning, CIESC
Morgan Mason began teaching in 2015, serving grades 1, 3, and 4 before transitioning to instructional coaching. She supports teachers and schools with professional development in literacy practices, Science of Reading implementation, and early learning development. She earned her... Read More →
