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The White Whale of Reading: Effective Comprehension Instruction
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm MDT
Room #137
The ultimate goal of reading is comprehension. Recently, great strides have been made throughout Utah to update reading practices to better align with the Science of Reading. Still, for many, effective comprehension instruction remains elusive. How do we teach kids to understand text? What do we do when kids don't understand text? What about skills and strategies? Is knowledge-building the answer? This session outlines principles of effective comprehension instruction and provides a practical framework for tier I text instruction.

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 2:50pm - 3:50pm 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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