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Friday, February 7
 

10:30am CST

Building Meaningful Conversations with the Strive for Five Framework
Friday February 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST
In this interactive session, PK-1st grade teachers will explore Tricia Zucker and Sonia Cabell’s Strive for Five Conversations, a powerful framework for fostering meaningful, extended conversations with young children. Participants will gain insights into the five-step model, designed to encourage back-and-forth exchanges that support children’s language and cognitive development. Through guided practice and real-world examples, teachers will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of each element and learn practical ways to integrate these techniques into daily classroom interactions. By the end of the session, participants will feel equipped and inspired to implement the Strive for Five approach, enhancing the quality of their conversations with students and promoting a language-rich classroom environment.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Farmer

Heidi Farmer

Regional Support Lead, NeMTSS
avatar for Amy Colwell-Williams

Amy Colwell-Williams

Early Childhood NeMTSS Implementation Facilitator - Region 1, NeMTSS - ESU6
avatar for Mary Jo McElhose

Mary Jo McElhose

NeMTSS Systems Consultant, NeMTSS Systems Consultant
I am passionate about early Literacy instruction based on the decades of research that compiles the Science of Reading. It is a goal of mine to help bridge this important research to practice, and empower teachers with the application of this knowledge to the multitude of instructional... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST
TJ 304

12:15pm CST

Starting Your Own Level III Program (This is how Nebraska City did it)
Friday February 7, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm CST
How do you start a Level III program in your district? In this session I will discuss the steps that Nebraska City took to start our Level III program and share what we are currently doing to support our students.
Speakers
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Jason Hippen

Nebraska City Public Schools
Friday February 7, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm CST
TJ 304

1:15pm CST

Enhancing Literacy Learning Through Effective Small Group Instruction
Friday February 7, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
This session will delve into the power of small group literacy instruction as a strategic approach to address the diverse needs of learners. Participants will explore evidence-based practices to create targeted, differentiated instruction based on data that maximizes student growth. Practical intensification strategies and resources will also be shared.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Jo McElhose

Mary Jo McElhose

NeMTSS Systems Consultant, NeMTSS Systems Consultant
I am passionate about early Literacy instruction based on the decades of research that compiles the Science of Reading. It is a goal of mine to help bridge this important research to practice, and empower teachers with the application of this knowledge to the multitude of instructional... Read More →
avatar for Heidi Farmer

Heidi Farmer

Regional Support Lead, NeMTSS
Friday February 7, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
TJ 304
 
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