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9:55am EDT

Thinking Beyond the Structured Literacy Curriculum

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

Join a second and third grade teacher as they reflect on their journey of using a structured literacy curriculum in their classrooms for the first time. Hear various ways that they have enriched their students’ experience by adding in creativity challenges, service-learning projects, and other authentic reading and writing experiences. Learn how the structured curriculum and the enrichment meets gifted students’ needs. Spend time reflecting on your own practice and collaborate with others to decide where you can integrate these kinds of experiences into your structured literacy curriculum, and share ideas with others.

This session qualifies for Gifted PD hours.

Speakers

Karmyn Metzger

2nd Grade Teacher / Instructional Coach, Worthington City Schools

Sarah Pence and Karmyn Metzger are Worthington City Schools educators. Sarah has been teaching in Worthington for 14 years, in both third and fourth grade. Karmyn has been teaching for 13 years, in both second and third grade. They enjoy focusing on the whole child and getting to... Read More →

Karen Rumley

Director of Instructional Program, Kent City Schools

Karen Rumley is retiring as the Director of Instructional Program for Kent City Schools, where she has coordinated district-wide curriculum initiatives and provided professional development to support student learning. She also served as the district’s testing coordinator, federal... Read More →

Sarah Pence

Teacher, Worthington City Schools

2026 SIALL Thinking Beyond the Structured Literacy Curriculum (1) pdf

CKLA Grade 3 Authentic Learning Brainstorm pdf

CKLA Planning Tool pdf

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
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Breakout Presentation, Gifted PD Certificate

Summer Institute for Authentic Learning and Leadership

9:55am EDT

Karmyn Metzger

Karen Rumley

Sarah Pence

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