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FSUSD Spark 2025
Thursday, August 7
 

8:30am PDT

Teaching Phonics with UFLI Foundations (Grades K-2) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
PLC (2nd Floor)
The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations program is an effective way for students to develop literacy skills using a multi-sensory approach. It is research and evidence based and follows an explicit phonics sequence that builds a foundation for reading success.


Speakers
avatar for Laura Masterpaul

Laura Masterpaul

Literacy Specialist, FSUSD
I taught first grade for 7 years at two Title I schools in FSUSD. For the past three years I have been a District Literacy Specialist serving many schools. 
avatar for Michelle Riley

Michelle Riley

Literacy Specialist, FSUSD
avatar for Melody Williams

Melody Williams

Literacy Specialist, FSUSD
My name is Melody Williams and I am currently a Literacy Specialist at Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning. I have been a teacher in FSUSD for the past 12 years.  Prior to becoming a Literacy Specialist I worked at KI Jones Elementary School. While at KI Jones I taught 6th grade... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
PLC (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

11:00am PDT

Monday BMA!: Demo Lesson for Benchmark Advance (Grades K-2) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
PLC (2nd Floor)
Wondering how to start your Monday off strong using Benchmark Advance? Come on over to see a demo lesson using the phonics, vocabulary, and reading components of BMA! 
Speakers
avatar for Alanna Kazimer

Alanna Kazimer

Teacher, Nelda Mundy
My name is Alanna Kazimer, or Mrs. Kaz, as my 2nd graders call me! I am a proud product of FSUSD and graduate of UC Davis. I currently hold my Masters in Education, with an emphasis on English Learner Development, and pride myself of ensuring equitable access in the classroom. I love... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
PLC (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Demo Lesson
 
Friday, August 8
 

8:30am PDT

Teaching Phonics with UFLI Foundations (Grades K-2) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
PLC (2nd Floor)
The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations program is an effective way for students to develop literacy skills using a multi-sensory approach. It is research and evidence based and follows an explicit phonics sequence that builds a foundation for reading success.


Speakers
avatar for Michelle Riley

Michelle Riley

Literacy Specialist, FSUSD
avatar for Melody Williams

Melody Williams

Literacy Specialist, FSUSD
My name is Melody Williams and I am currently a Literacy Specialist at Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning. I have been a teacher in FSUSD for the past 12 years.  Prior to becoming a Literacy Specialist I worked at KI Jones Elementary School. While at KI Jones I taught 6th grade... Read More →
avatar for Laura Masterpaul

Laura Masterpaul

Literacy Specialist, FSUSD
I taught first grade for 7 years at two Title I schools in FSUSD. For the past three years I have been a District Literacy Specialist serving many schools. 
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
PLC (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

9:45am PDT

Books on Books on Books!! Daily Reading, Book Tasting and Book Clubs in the Secondary Classroom (Grades 6-12) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Board Room
Want to increase the number of books students read in a year? Come join A3WP teacher leader Michelle Voelker as she walks participants through book tasting to get students started. Follow the tasting with book club units that build on the momentum of independent reading and watch kids flourish as they analyze novels, discuss their reading authentically, and transfer all their learning into various writing assignments.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Voelker

Michelle Voelker

Area 3 Writing Project
Michelle Voelker is an English teacher at a Title I school in Sacramento, CA. She is an A3WP teacher leader, providing workshops on literacy practices in the classroom. Before becoming a teacher, Michelle was an AmeriCorps member for a program that provided reading intervention on... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Board Room 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop
 
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