Penn State York Summer Institute

Divonna Stebick

Wonderfully Effective Word Study Happens in All Classrooms


Divonna M. Stebick is an assistant professor at Gettysburg College, with a specialization in literacy and special education. A former classroom teacher, literacy coach, and staff developer, she has a deep interest in preparing new teachers to meet the needs of all students. Her areas of research include comprehension and vocabulary instruction, the culture of change, and reading and writing across the content areas. Recent publications include “Comprehension Strategies for Your K-6 Literacy Classroom” published by Corwin Press and co-authored with Joy Dain, "Information Overload" and "Reflective Blogging to be More Like a Teacher." She is currently working on a project investigating how school districts manage transitions during the period of change when implementing the Response to Intervention regulations and the implications of digital literacy within direct comprehension instruction.	dstebick@gettysburg.edu www.enlightenedlearning.org www.divonnastebick.com (w) 717.337.6554 (c) 717.476.3883

Divonna M. Stebick is an assistant professor at Gettysburg College, with a specialization in literacy and special education. A former classroom teacher, literacy coach, and staff developer, she has a deep interest in preparing new teachers to meet the needs of all students. Her areas of research include comprehension and vocabulary instruction, the culture of change, and reading and writing across the content areas. Recent publications include “Comprehension Strategies for Your K-6 Literacy Classroom” published by Corwin Press and co-authored with Joy Dain, "Information Overload" and "Reflective Blogging to be More Like a Teacher." She is currently working on a project investigating how school districts manage transitions during the period of change when implementing the Response to Intervention regulations and the implications of digital literacy within direct comprehension instruction.

dstebick@gettysburg.edu
www.enlightenedlearning.org
www.divonnastebick.com

(w) 717.337.6554
(c) 717.476.3883

Description:
Participants will learn how to apply Pearson’s Gradual Release Model of Instruction to word study and vocabulary theory and practice. Participants will learn about current vocabulary research and best practi

ces implemented through an integrated approach which has been developed and field tested across multiple grade levels and in numerous content areas.

Workshop Info:
Wednesday Afternoon Break-Out Session

Thinking Digitally

Description:

Participants will learn how to use a digital forum when applying Pearson's Gradual Release Model of Instruction for comprehension instruction. Participants will elarn about current comprehension research and best practices implemented through an integrated approach which has been developed and field tested. Participants will also apply a step by step process to develop digital think alouds in their own classrooms.

Workshop Info:
Thursday Afternoon Break-Out Session

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