Join us on Wednesday, October 7th as Dr. Brook Sawyer and Dr. Julie Santoro share their research in the areas of developing language and early literacy. Strategies for promoting early reading development will be modeled for parents, educators, and other professionals who attend.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Brook Sawyer, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in educational psychology. Her primary research focuses on supporting and enhancing the practices of teachers and parents to promote the language and literacy development of young children, including children who are typically developing, children with disabilities, and dual language learners.
Julie Santoro, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in special education and is currently a research scientist at Lehigh University. Santoro is a former speech -language pathologist who worked in clinical and special educational settings servicing children in preschool through high school.Sawyer and Santoro, with colleagues at The Ohio State University, are currently engaged in a 3.5 million dollar federal grant; the aim of which is to determine the effectiveness of supplemental language and literacy curriculum for young children with disabilities.
To register please call Karen Mitton, Director of Admission and Community Outreach,
at 610-967-3701 or kmitton@hillsideschool.org
2.0 hours of ACT 48 credit available. The certificate of attendance will be issued for submission to your provider.
Next Speaker Series Event: March 9, 2016
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By Dr. George DuPaul
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Upcoming Professional Open House Dates:
Wednesday, October 21st
Tuesday, December 8th
Free Reading Screenings for Children Ages 3 – 5
Thursday, October 22nd 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27th 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Call to schedule an appointment
Information Provided By:
Lindsey Seltzer
LSeltzer@hillsideschool.org
