Education Faculty Present at Florida Reading Conference

Education faculty Rachael Flynn-Hopper and Lauren Lunsford presented at the Florida Reading Association’s Annual Conference on Sept. 9 in Orlando, Fla. Their presentation entitled, “Comprehension Strategies for the Secondary Classroom: Before, During, and After Reading” addressed various research-based comprehension strategies for content area teachers of grades 7-12 as well as literacy coaches working in middle and high schools. The workshop involved modeling strategies, reflection and sharing of ideas from the participants, and making connections across schools, districts and content areas.