Please join us for our statewide virtual conference & celebration as we conclude our 13th year of ReadingPals! A certificate of participation will be provided, upon request, for one hour of in-service training.
Keynote: The Brain Science of Reading
Jason Yeatman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education, Pediatrics, and Psychology Stanford University
Dr. Jason Yeatman will offer a cutting-edge exploration of the neurobiology of literacy—examining how the brain learns to read, why some children struggle, and the vital role of brain plasticity in early literacy development. Drawing on neuroimaging research from Stanford’s Brain Development and Education Lab, he will explain how reading instruction shapes brain circuitry and highlight targeted intervention strategies to support diverse learners effectively.
The ReadingPals program provides volunteer mentors for students from pre-K to 3rd grade who may need extra help—operating in 22 counties through 15 regional programs. Over the last 13 years, more than 33,000 students have received a ReadingPals mentor and a share of 572,000 donated books.