Exploring the Science of Writing

Writing as a Road to Comprehension: Shifting Practices and Engaging Students

⚙️ Highly Effective Teaching & Leading 🪑 Seated 🆓 Free

  • Date: July 10, 2025

  • Time: 9-11 AM

  • Location: Nixa High School, 514 S. Nicholas Road, Nixa MO 65714

  • Registration: Free for all

  • Intended Audience: Superintendents & Assistant Superintendents, Principals & Assistant Principals, Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors, University Professors, Preservice Teachers, Anyone who supports Elementary Literacy in your district

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Why Attend?

How do the Science of Reading and the Science of Writing work together? Teachers will gain an understanding of the importance of foundational sentence writing and how sentences serve as a bridge to developing and increasing reading comprehension. Sentence level activities will be shared as well as instructional shifts necessary for Science of Writing-based instruction. This session will dive into the interconnectedness of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Guest Expert

Jen Lamm

Jen Lamm
Literacy Product Specialist
Amplify

Jennifer Lamm is a literacy specialist with 26 years of dedicated experience in the field of education. She has served in various capacities, including classroom and special education teacher, instructional coach and literacy consultant, each role enhancing her expertise and impact.

Jennifer holds a Master's degree in Education and has pursued continuous professional development throughout her career. Her passion centers around creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student feels valued and motivated to achieve their full potential. Pursuing such exceptional and equitable educational opportunities for her students is what brought her to Amplify.

When not learning more about the Science of Reading and Writing, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and four children.

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Event Sponsor

Amplify

We are thankful for this Partner's dedication to public education in our community and for sponsoring this event.

Contact: Samantha Sparkman

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