If you’ve ever thought…“Are we really still doing Friday spelling tests?” “Is dictation supposed to replace them?” You are going to LOVE Jake’s session. In “Dictation: Reimagining Spelling Instruction,” Jake walks us through what spelling instruction looks like when it’s grounded in a speech-to-print approach — not memorization. We’ll dig into: what the research actually says, how it fits into daily K-5 instruction, & how to move towards meaningful practice! All session attendees will receive resources and next steps for impact! Join us LIVE to engage with Jake! This live session will be recorded and shared with all registrants afterward.
About our presenter
My name is Jake, and I am an Ohio native who began my teaching career in Milwaukee, WI in 2015. Having specialized in literacy instruction, I built a following on social media for my engaging and rhythmic phonics lessons and evidence-based structured literacy lessons, even landing me on The Kelly Clarkson Show in January 2024.
Throughout my career, I've taught Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades and have recently stepped into the role of Foundational Literacy Director for a choice school in Milwaukee, WI. In my role, I support a team of elementary teachers with their implementation of the science of reading. In addition, I co-teach an online Science of Reading Course for Elevate Your Classroom.
In my spare time, I present nationally for conferences such as Elevate Your Classroom, Unlocking SOR, IL ASCD, and Plain Talk. Welcome to Engage with Jake, where JOY and explicit instruction meet! Let's dive in!