Join us for our Virtual Bregi Series with Dr. Pamela Snow!
“Strengthening Literacy Through Oral Language: Supporting All Learners, Including the Most Vulnerable”
Learn how strong oral language drives reading, writing, and academic success.
In this presentation, Professor Pamela Snow examines oral language as the cornerstone of
literacy development, and a critical protective factor for students with language vulnerabilities.
Educators will explore how vocabulary, syntax, and discourse skills shape reading comprehension, writing, and overall academic success. Professor Snow will highlight the specific needs of learners with developmental language disorder (DLD), trauma histories, or
social disadvantage, and demonstrate how language-rich, explicit instruction can accelerate literacy growth while fostering engagement and resilience.
Participants will gain:
Evidence-informed strategies to strengthen oral language across grade levels
Tools to better support students with language vulnerabilities
A deeper understanding of oral language as a protective factor in literacy development
January 15th
7:00–8:30pm Central
with Q&A
FREE PD! IL CPDUs or certificate of attendance available.