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Strengthening Early Math and Literacy Instruction in North Carolina
SAS and the Skeebo Foundation hosted an event on Strengthening Early Math and Literacy Instruction in North Carolina. The agenda included:
Welcome and Overview of the Day. Dr. Drew Polly, Professor, Reading and Elementary Education, UNC Charlotte and Victoria Manning, Executive Director, Skeebo Foundation
Building a Strong and Aligned Birth to 3rd Grade Continuum in NC. Susan Perry-Manning, Deputy Secretary, NC Department of Health and Human Services
Importance of Early Math and Literacy for Future Success. Dr. Greg Duncan, Distinguished Professor, School of Education, University of California-Irvine
Strengthening Early Math Instruction. Dr. Sandra Linder, Associate Professor, Early Childhood Mathematics Education, Clemson University
Increasing Effectiveness of Teachers and Principals in Pre-K Through 3rd grade. Abbie Lieberman, Policy Analyst, Education Policy Program, New America Foundation
Working Lunch: Efforts Underway in NC to Strengthen Teacher & Principal Preparation. Susan Gates, Special Advisor on Education, SAS Institute and Dr. Kim Winter, Dean, College of Education & Allied Professions, Western Carolina University
Group Discussion – Professional Development: How do we enhance professional development to include both early childhood development AND early academic content? Facilitated by Tracy Zimmerman and Mandy Ableidinger, NC Early Childhood Foundation