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Comprehensive Literacy Model
June 25 to June 26, 2026 - 8:45 am to 3:00pm CST via Zoom
Description of the Institute
Description of the Institute
Brace yourself for the unforgettable highlight of your summer! The 2025 Summer Institute is designed for educators eager to lead the way in cutting-edge research and innovative practices.
Brace yourself for the unforgettable highlight of your summer! The 2025 Summer Institute is designed for educators eager to lead the way in cutting-edge research and innovative practices.
Wednesday and Thursday start with an inspiring ke ynote, followed by small-group sessions that delve into advanced literac y topics and current challenges facing schools nationwide.
Wednesday and Thursday start with an inspiring ke ynote, followed by small-group sessions that delve into advanced literac y topics and current challenges facing schools nationwide.
We strongly encourage schools to assemble a diverse team of classroom teachers, inter ventionists, and administrators. This collaborative group will enhance the school’s effectiveness and lay a solid foundation for a dynamic leadership team that drives positive change.
We strongly encourage schools to assemble a diverse team of classroom teachers, inter ventionists, and administrators. This collaborative group will enhance the school’s effectiveness and lay a solid foundation for a dynamic leadership team that drives positive change.
Join us to elevate your teaching and make a lasting impact in your school.
Join us to elevate your teaching and make a lasting impact in your school.
Who Should Attend the Institute
Who Should Attend the Institute
Participating in the Summer Institute is strongly encouraged for districts that are affiliated with the Comprehensive Literacy Model (CLM) including district administrators, teachers, coaches, and reading specialists from across the country. Registrants to this event will be able to attend both keynotes and six of the twelve breakout sessions. Each participant will receive a link to the institute and to helpful handouts from the presenters. A time for district teams will be provided at the closure of each day in order to consolidate, share, and reflect on the learning and set goals for implementation of the learning.
Participating in the Summer Institute is strongly encouraged for districts that are affiliated with the Comprehensive Literacy Model (CLM) including district administrators, teachers, coaches, and reading specialists from across the country. Registrants to this event will be able to attend both keynotes and six of the twelve breakout sessions. Each participant will receive a link to the institute and to helpful handouts from the presenters. A time for district teams will be provided at the closure of each day in order to consolidate, share, and reflect on the learning and set goals for implementation of the learning.
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
David Liben
David Liben
Meredith Liben
Meredith Liben
Day 1
Day 1
Wednesday, June 25th
Wednesday, June 25th
Know Better, Do Better : Comprehension
Know Better, Do Better : Comprehension
In this session, the Libens will argue that examining the text itself to understand what students must do to navigate it is the real transformative work leading to solid reading comprehension. This approach challenges the current approach of leaning on strateg y and standards -based instruction in the hope that such practices will yield better outcomes. The Libens will propose concrete and actionable shifts in practice to help make this instructional pivot .
Timothy Rasinski
Timothy Rasinski
Day 2
Day 2
Thursday, June 26th
Thursday, June 26th
Effective Reading Instruction is Both Art and Science
Effective Reading Instruction is Both Art and Science
With the publication of the report of the National Reading Panel in 2000 and more recently with journalistic reports advocating for a science -based approach for teaching reading, schools and teachers have been mandated to follow instructional protocols that are based on scientific research. While not denying the need for scientifically validated approaches to teaching reading, it is important to note that teaching reading is also an art . Yet , the current emphasis on the science of reading has diminished and dismissed artful approaches to reading instruction. In his presentation, Dr. Rasinski will make the case that effective teaching reading is both art and science. He will explore actionable ways that critical reading competencies can be taught as both an art and a science.
Daily Schedules, Presenters' Information,
& Session Titles
Daily Schedules, Presenters' Information,
& Session Titles
Institute Hosts
Institute Hosts
Carla Soffos
Carla Soffos
Brian Reindl
Brian Reindl
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