Why Aren't They Reading? Understanding How Implicit Bias Affects Student Development Webinar

This thought-provoking webinar asks educators to reflect on how their  own implicit biases might be contributing to the gap in reading  achievement. When educators rely on assumptions and observations without  objective data, they risk underestimating some learners and  undersupporting others. We explore how objective cognitive screening can  be used in elementary school to ensure all students receive the right  levels of support and enrichment for fluent reading.

Speakers:

Mary Robinson-Cohen

Superintendent-in-Residence @MindPrint Learning

Mary  Robinson-Cohen’s extensive career in education began in 1994 as a  History and African American Studies teacher at Princeton Day School.  Later, she was a Social Studies teacher with Middlesex County and South  Brunswick Township where she also served in administrative roles. Cohen  most recently served as the Chief School Administrator – Superintendent  and Principal – of Roosevelt Public School District. Under her  leadership, Roosevelt was ranked the number one elementary district in  Monmouth County by Niche magazine.  Cohen is certified as a School  Administrator in New Jersey, and a Principal in New Jersey,  Pennsylvania, and New York. She received her Principal Certification in  2007 from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education,  Educational Leadership Program for Aspiring Principals and continues to  mentor leaders in that program. She received a J.D. from the University  of Pennsylvania Law School, and an M.A. and B.A. from Bryn Mawr College.

Rachel Herman

Founder and Executive Director @Learning for All

Rachel  Herman, M.A., PCET is a Professionally Certified Educational Therapist  and the Founder and Executive Director of Learning for All: Educational  Therapy and Cognitive Development. She has over 20 years of professional  experience in education, from one-on-one therapy to teaching classes in  many subjects from elementary school through college level, including 6  years at PLNU. Through Learning for All, she offers struggling learners  a personalized approach to education and remediation using systematic,  explicit, multi-sensory protocols that combine cognitive skills building  with specific academic instruction. Rachel is certified in Barton  Reading and Spelling at the Advanced Level, Handwriting Without Tears,  and is an internationally certified Feuerstein Cognitive Enrichment  Practitioner and Trainer. She is also a professional member of the  Association of Educational Therapists, the National Institute for  Learning Development, CHADD, and the International Dyslexia Association.