Group Chat IRL: Practical Family Literacy

BREAKOUT #3

LOCATION: PRE-FUNCTION AREA - GROUP CHAT SPACE

Group Chat IRL

This is a Group Chat IRL session. These lively, highly interactive sessions are designed to highlight the wealth of knowledge and experience among conference attendees.

Sit in groups at round tables, and be guided by an expert facilitator on a relevant topic. Come prepared to share, to listen, to learn something new – and to go home with practical skills and fresh ideas.

(IRL = “In Real Life”)

About This Session

Description

Come explore practical ways to support parents and caregivers build their own literacy skills while learning how to support children. Explore real-life strategies that make literacy accessible, respectful, and empowering.

What we'll cover:

We’ll discuss questions such as:

  • How can normal daily routines become meaningful literacy experiences for children and adults?
  • What small change could families make this week that would have a lasting impact on literacy?
  • How can educators support families to see themselves as partners in learning rather than just supporters of school?

Topics & Focus

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Discussion Facilitator

Trevino, Edith - Dr ET

Dr. ET
Founder
Dr. ET & Company LLC

Dr. Edith Treviño—known as “Dr. ET”—is a nationally recognized teacher, consultant, speaker, and author with 25+ years in Pre-K–12 education. Founder of Dr. ET & Company LLC, she is a passionate advocate for language and literacy who empowers all students and equips educators and families to support their success. 

A proud immigrant from Mexico and U.S. Army Reserves veteran, she brings authenticity, joy, and lasting impact to schools and communities nationwide.

Breakout26 – TREVINO

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