Eyes on Reading: Julie Washington with Emily Hanford — Supporting African American Children’s Reading Success

Saturday, November 02, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.

$15 | Friedman Family Auditorium

Are you a teacher in the DC area working in diverse classrooms? A parent concerned about your child’s reading progress? Join us for an enlightening morning with Dr. Julie Washington, a leading expert in literacy and language development, as she presents groundbreaking insights on addressing adolescent reading challenges faced across the African diaspora in America. In this presentation, Dr. Washington will explore:

* Why 8 out of 10 African American 4th graders are reading below grade level
* The impact of linguistic variation on reading assessments
* Practical strategies for identifying and supporting struggling readers
* How to distinguish between language differences and language disorders

Following the presentation, Emily Hanford, Planet Word’s Journalist-in-Residence, will moderate a Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to dive deeper into these crucial topics.

Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights that can make a real difference in your classroom or at home.

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. — Pastry Reception (Planet Word Lobby)
10:00 a.m. — Program begins

This program is part of the Journalist-in-Residence Program, presenting events in the Eyes on Reading series, open to all and designed for those educators, policymakers, advocates, and parents who are immersed in the literacy landscape. This program is presented with support from the Ibis Group.

For questions or concerns regarding accessibility needs, please contact [email protected].