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2024 IEA Summer Institute
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The theme for this year’s IEA Summer Institute is "Adventure Awaits!" You can expect excitement and opportunities for growth and exploration as you learn, network with colleagues and reconnect with friends. This event will take place in-person at Lewis - Clark State College in Lewiston from July 24th to 27th, 2024. For those unable to attend physically, there will be online strands available on July 24th and 25th.

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Thursday, July 25 • 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Unlocking Literacy: Empowering Students to Master the Code - Half Day

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Join us for a session that demystifies English, empowering you to confidently guide your students on their journey to mastering the language.

Contrary to its reputation, English is a language with predictable patterns. In this enlightening session, discover the percentage of English words that follow sound-symbol correspondences and the percentage that are truly irregular. Unravel the mysteries behind the perceived chaos of English and understand why it is considered an opaque orthography.

Delve into the crucial realm of phonemic awareness, comprehending its pivotal role in literacy. Learn not only why it is essential but also how to effectively teach it. Furthermore, acquire evidence-based strategies in decoding and encoding to assist students in grasping phoneme-grapheme relationships, which is essential for learning to read and spell efficiently.

This session ensures a practical and insightful experience, providing numerous applications and ideas to enhance your teaching approach and a deeper understanding of the English writing system.

Targeted to K-3, but others would benefit.
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Tabitha Thach

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Tabitha Thach is a dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience in diverse educational settings, including roles as an elementary general education teacher, special education teacher at both elementary and junior high levels, junior high reading teacher, and elementary reading... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2024 1:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
SAC 208
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