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Accuracy & Automaticity: Science of Reading for Upper Elementary Students
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Room #137
In recent years, schools and districts throughout Utah have updated their reading practices to better promote student literacy. Rightfully, much of this attention has been devoted to early elementary readers. Still, some may wonder how to apply Science of Reading principles to upper elementary readers. This session outlines how to support multisyllabic word reading accuracy in Tier I as well as promote student automaticity in grade level text.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Speakers
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Jake Downs

Assistant Professor, Science of Reading Education, Utah State University
Dr. Jake Downs is assistant professor of Science of Reading Education at Utah State University and host of the Teaching Literacy Podcast. He is a former 4th grade teacher, instructional coach, and Elementary Literacy Coordinator for Cache County School District. Learn more about Jake... Read More →
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Room #137 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
  1 hour traditional lecture/audience participation, Intermediate - basic core competency; some prerequisite skills required.

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