Building the Bridge: Boosting Reading Comprehension for Emerging Readers with Katie LaBonte (6 PD hours)

Let’s get hands-on and reimagine what reading instruction can look like for low-level learners! In this interactive session, we’ll dig into the real challenges our learners face- limited vocabulary, gaps in foundational skills, and difficulty making meaning from text- and turn them into opportunities for growth.

Participants will experience practical, engaging strategies that break down complex texts, build confidence, and actively involve learners in the reading process. Through collaborative activities and ready-to-use techniques, you’ll walk away with tools you can implement immediately to support comprehension, increase engagement, and help learners see themselves as successful readers.

Come ready to participate, share ideas, and leave with strategies that bring reading to life in your classroom!