Tools to Help Struggling Readers & Writers

Supporting Middle School Students

⚙️ Highly Effective Teaching & Leading 🪑 Seated 🆓 Free

  • Date: July 10, 2025

  • Time: 12:30-2:30 PM

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

  • Registration: Free for all

  • Intended Audience: Educators who work with middle school students, Superintendents & Assistant, Superintendents, Principals & Assistant Principals, Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors, University Professors, Preservice Teachers, Anyone who supports Middle Schoolers with Literacy in your district

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Why Attend?

In partnership with Amplify Learning, GOCSD is happy to offer this session which explores how to support students who struggle with reading and writing in Middle School. In this session, participants will be introduced to a variety of digital and traditional tools that can support struggling readers and writers, enhance literacy instruction, and provide targeted interventions.

Guest Expert

Jeff Dannemiller

Jeff Dannemiller
Senior Vice President of Product Specialist Team
Amplify

Jeff Dannemiller, the Senior Vice President of Product Specialists at Amplify, works with educators and instructional leaders across the country. In his current role, Jeff is often in classrooms gathering innovative techniques and resources that can integrate into Amplify literacy programs. He has presented at numerous national and regional conferences, including ILA and NCTE. Jeff lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and he really likes dogs.

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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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