The Art of Reading: Building Literacy for Students with the Most Complex Needs
Dive deep into effective strategies and tools for teaching students with the most complex learning needs how to read. This session will explore evidence-based materials and adaptable resources that support literacy development at every level of access.
Leave with a toolkit ready to engage your students in the classroom.
Participants will explore a variety of instructional tools including:
Early Literacy Skills Builder (ELSB) – a structured and systematic program designed for learners with significant cognitive disabilities.
Books from the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation – designed with predictable text and visual supports to enhance comprehension and engagement.
Reading for ALL Learners Starter Kit – a progressive, phonics-based approach to early reading instruction.
Free and Accessible Online Resources such as Monarch Reader, Newsela, and other adaptive reading platforms to expand student opportunities for meaningful literacy experiences.
Special instructions
Presenter(s)
Linda Moran and Gena Moss
Accomodations
Please notify the ESC Contact listed below if you have a specific accommodation request.
ESC contact
Linda Moran
ESC contact email
lmoran@esc14.net
Location
Room(s)
Eastland (North)
Date(s)
March 31, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration deadline
March 30, 2026 9:00 AM
Registering with purchase orders
If registering with a purchase order, you must first submit your purchase order to Region 14 at: pitstopadmin@esc14.net.
A confirmation email will be sent once the purchase order is processed (generally within 4 business hours), and you will be able to complete your registration.
An invoice will be issued after the session is completed.
Cancellation deadline
You may cancel this registration anytime before the end of business on March 26, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE Credit
6.0
Subject(s)
Special Education
Grade(s)
KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Audience(s)
Elementary Teachers
Objective(s)
1.1
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.