Literacy Institute: Full Schedule

10:30am PDT

Expanding Their Worlds: Incorporating Global Education Through Literacy

Tuesday July 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am PDT

In a world that is more connected than ever before, it is essential we help our students become globally competent citizens and lifelong learners. Global competence includes the disposition and knowledge to understand and act on issues of global significance. Global education is a teaching lens that can easily be integrated into any discipline at any age to develop student critical thinking skills and a deep sense of curiosity about the world. This session will introduce the concepts of global competence and global education through an exploration of various literature sources and writing activities.

Speakers

Ryan Kellar

Associate Faculty Librarian, College of the Redwoods

Ryan Keller is a former high school teacher and school librarian and 2024 CGEP Fellow. She's passionate about nurturing the compassionate citizen in every student through literacy and access to high quality children's literature.

Jenn Soderfelt

Community School Coordinator, Blue Lake Union Elementary School

Jenn Soderfelt was a middle school teacher for eight years, sharing her excitement for science, environmental education, and literacy. Jenn became a Fellow with the California Global Education Program (CGEP) in 2022, and is now able to share her passion for global education through... Read More →

Tuesday July 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Glenn 327

K-12, Great for libraries!

12:30pm PDT

Reading Comprehension Blueprint

Tuesday July 29, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Glenn 327

Speakers

Megan Rourke

Instructional Support Specialist, Trinity County Office of Education

Megan Rourke is an Instructional Coach supporting preschool through fifth-grade teachers in Trinity County, California. With over 13 years of teaching experience and 8 years as a literacy specialist, Megan is passionate about empowering educators and students through the transformative... Read More →

Tuesday July 29, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Glenn 327

3-12

1:40pm PDT

Read Alouds

Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm PDT

Glenn 327

Speakers

Anna Lane

Library Media Coordinator, Glenn County Office of Education

Anna has worked as a first and fourth grade teacher, and has found her passion as a teacher librarian, supporting and empowering teachers by providing print and digital resources to classrooms across Glenn County. She also provides professional development and support in the use and... Read More →

Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm PDT
Glenn 327

TK-5, Great for libraries!