Adolescent Literacy
"But I'm NOT A Reading Teacher"

Professional Learning Opportunities
"But I'm NOT A Reading Teacher"
"Harness the CTE advantage for the sake of literacy--not just conventional reading and writing, but also the real-world communication skills required on the job."
Dr. Sandra Adams, co-author of the book, "But I'm NOT a Reading Teacher" will be with us to provide professional learning around proven literacy strategies that can be used within career and technical education.
Who is this learning for? Ideally, career-technical educators, literacy and instructional coaches, intervention specialists, secondary instructors and administrators.
Please choose the option that works best for you. The content of each day will be the same.
- In-Person Session, January 14, 2026 - 8 AM - 4 PM, Hamilton County ESC
- Virtual Session, February 24, 2026 - 8 AM - 2:30 PM, Online via TEAMS
All participants will be invited to attend one of two virtual follow-up/feedback sessions with Dr. Adams. Dr. Adams will be answering questions and providing feedback on participant submitted lessons.
Links to these sessions will be sent to participants at a later date.
- March 4, 2026 - 3 PM - 4:30 PM
- March 5, 2026 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
All participants will receive contact hours to share with their LPDC. Approval of contact hours is up to each individual LEA.
Virtual Session - February 24, 2026
Join us for a virtual session held via Microsoft Teams.
Dr. Adams will be leading us through an interactive day as we learn more about effective literacy strategies for career technical education that positively impact student achievement.
**Virtual attendees are asked to actively participate with cameras on, interacting with presenter and participants in whole group and breakout sessions.
February 24, 2026
8 AM - 2:30 PM (30 minute break for lunch)
Virtual Session
Questions?
Please contact Melissa Solazzo, CTPD Consultant with any questions.
email: melissa.solazzo@hcesc.org