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Colonial recognizes 32 teachers for LETRS training; ELA supervisor demonstrates handwriting impact on literacy
Summary
The Colonial School Board honored 32 teachers who completed LETRS training and heard a presentation from Supervisor of ELA Katie Bukowski on early literacy progress, curriculum implementation, and how handwriting automaticity affects students' cognitive load and writing stamina.
The Colonial School Board on Oct. 14 recognized 32 district teachers who completed LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training and heard a demonstration showing how handwriting automaticity affects students' ability to compose and learn to read.
"Tonight, we wish to recognize 32 outstanding educators who spent time this summer receiving LETRS training," Colonial public information officer Lauren Wilson said as the board invited teachers forward for certificates and a photo. "These teachers gained essential knowledge and skills to master the fundamentals of reading and teaching reading to our young scholars."
Katie Bukowski, Colonial’s supervisor of English language arts,…
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