Associate Professor University of St. Thomas Chaska, Minnesota, United States
Short Description: Gifted readers require instruction that is both challenging and research-based. This session provides strategies for designing professional development that equips educators with differentiation techniques aligned with the Science of Reading. Attendees will explore best practices for advanced decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary instruction and leave with a framework for helping teachers meet the needs of gifted learners.
Learning Objectives:
Align Differentiation with the Science of Reading – Design staff training that integrates evidence-based reading practices with strategies for gifted learners.
Implement Research-Based Strategies – Explore differentiation techniques such as advanced phonics, morphology instruction, and text complexity analysis.
Develop Actionable Training Materials – Create a framework for professional development that helps educators apply the Science of Reading to gifted instruction.
