The Challenges of Learning to Read (in-person)

Schedule

Fri Jun 05 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Women's Building | San Francisco, CA

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Join us for this training offered by Lauren Cono and Miiraf Arefeaine from Reading Partners!
About this Event

Description

Learning to read is a challenge! There are many reasons why young students struggle to read and many misconceptions about why the process of reading can be so difficult. During this training we will provide you with information on what actually makes learning to read challenging and resources on how we can best support the young readers in our lives.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Reflect upon early reading experiences and how the brain processes language
  • Discover and discuss why reading is not a natural process
  • Learn what makes learning to read challenging for most kids and what we can do to support their reading journeys

We will also be prepared to explore additional topics like supporting multilingual learners, managing student behaviors, and learning about the central domains of literacy based on the group’s interest

Who Should Participate?

This training applies to everyone.

Trainers

Lauren Cono (she/her) and Miiraf Arefeaine (she/her) have both been working with Reading Partners for the past 5 years. They train and support Americorps members who serve in Bay Area schools and coach community volunteers as they tutor students who are reading below grade level. Both grew up in California, worked internationally, learned multiple foreign languages, and enjoy learning about the fundamentals of literacy.

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Funding for this training provided by the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood.

Safe & Sound is the backbone organization for the Family Services Alliance.

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Where is it happening?

Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco, United States

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