KEDC Services and Reflections from Districts at the IMSE Reading Conference

In this episode you will hear from participants at the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) Conference that took place at the ACTC last week.  You’ll hear from Abby Francis-Labor, the coordinator for CRSSA and deeper learning grants at KEDC, as she discusses the importance of structured literacy and the Orton-Gillingham approach in reading instruction. She emphasizes the need for high-quality instruction for all students and the role of administrators in supporting teachers. Abby highlights the value of IMSE training in providing teachers with practical and immediately applicable knowledge. She encourages ongoing conversations and collaboration among educators to ensure effective implementation of structured literacy practices. You’ll hear from Allison Collins, a 1st grade teacher at Greenup County schools, as she explains her reflections on the IMSE content and training as a veteran teacher of reading.   This episode wraps up with Stacy Kidwell, principal at Lewis County Central Elementary, about her reflections on the week-long training that she attended with her teachers.   Hear her reflections that include validations that she has found that her staff have been doing right.