Reading Fluency: The Key for Comprehension

Presenter

Dr. Jan Hasbrouck

A leading researcher, educational consultant, and author who works with schools in the U.S. and internationally

We all know that fluent reading is an important goal for our students to achieve but how do we develop fluency and how do we help those who struggle?

Join us for this informative session with respected author and researcher Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, who will share an updated and functional definition of reading fluency. The presentation will also include research-supported fluency instruction strategies that you can apply to your own classroom teaching, the updated compiled ORF norms (Hasbrouck & Tindal, 1992; 2006; 2017) will be shared.

You’ll enjoy Hasbrouck’s motivating style as she provides an opportunity for attendees to reflect on how fluency supports reading comprehension and how it should fit into a comprehensive and effective reading program for all students.

Attendees will:

Learn the most accurate definition of the complex skill of reading fluency
Gain an understanding of the current research
Receive practical guidance for assessing and developing students’ fluency
Learn new, specific skill-development activities