The Science of Reading Goes to Preschool!

The term “Science of Reading” is appearing everywhere but what does it mean? Is it relevant to early childhood educators? This session will explore what literacy is all about, what the science of reading is and isn’t and five critical areas for young children’s literacy development. A variety of important vocabulary and topics will be discussed including explicit instruction, deliberate practice, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and the early childhood teacher’s role.

This session will set the important foundation for an upcoming session with more specifics about how to incorporate the science of reading in a preschool setting.

Location: Madeleva 254, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN 46556 *

Light Dinner at 6pm

1.5 hour Training Certificate provided

NO COST to Participants for food or session

Questions: Contact Terri @ [email protected]

* Link to Saint Mary's College Parking Map and Campus Building Map: https://www.saintmarys.edu/admission-aid/visit-campus/maps-directions?fbclid=IwAR0zFkmmp84DfHgyZffsWHqteg_ox2g9GO8RH2t5Xjpg_GY-Ylp_aWyjdes

FYI - Madeleva Hall is one of the 2 buildings the annual EC Fall Conference at Saint Mary's College is held in each year. Easy parking in the Science Lot that is close to Madeleva - Room 254.

Presenter Bios:

Kari Alford, M.S.

Kari began teaching at ECDC in August of 1996 after graduating from Saint Mary’s College. Prior to becoming the ECDC-SMC Program Director in 2000, Kari taught both 4 and 5 year olds and 2 year olds at ECDC. In May of 2020, Kari became the ECDC Executive Director . Kari has her Master’s Degree in Education from Indiana University South Bend and is Adjunct Faculty in the Education Department there. In 2003, the IUSB School of Education presented her with the Excellence Award in Graduate Elementary Education. She has two daughters who both attended ECDC. When Mrs. Alford is not at ECDC, she likes to spend time with her family and reading.

Stephanie Bevacqua, M.S.

Stephanie is the ECDC-ND SY Kindergarten & Summer 6/7's Lead Teacher and has been with ECDC since 1999. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Colorado and an M.S. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood from Indiana University South Bend. She received the IAEYC Indiana Early Care and Education Award in the Hoosier Educator, Preschool/Early Elementary category. This award is presented to an educator whose exemplary practices embody the practical application of IAEYC standards and who shares those methods to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families. When Mrs. Bevacqua is not at ECDC, she likes to read, run, garden, and cook with family. She has 4 daughters, 2 attended ECDC, and two grandchildren.

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