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C. J. Davidson Memorial Lecture Series, “Advances in Literacy”

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Each spring the Center invites parents, educators, administrators, physicians, therapists, and others interested in  literacy to attend the C.J. Davidson Memorial Lecture Series: Advances in Literacy.  This event began in 1997, when the Davidson family of Midland provided a foundational grant for teachers and others in this area an opportunity to hear nationally renowned speakers in the field of literacy.  The Lecture Series is held at the Scottish Rite Building in Lubbock.  Dr. G. Reid Lyon, Distinguished Professor of Education Policy at Southern Methodist University, nationally known for his work with the National Reading Panel and National Institutes of Health in the study of scientific based reading programs, presented at the first lecture series in 1997 and a second time at the 2010 Lecture Series.  Other guest speakers have included Dr. Jeffrey Black, Dr. Robert Brooks, Suzanne Carreker, Marcia Henry, Priscilla Vail, and Barbara Wise.  A nominal fee is charged to attend the all-day event. 

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The 2024 C.J. Davidson Lecture Series speaker will be Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, CDT, CALT-QI.  Elsa is the Director of Valley Speech Language and Learning Center in Brownsville, Texas.

Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan is the author of Esperanza (HOPE), a Spanish language program designed to assist students who struggle with learning to read. Her presentation will include:

  • Research on Structured Literacy for English Learners
    • Language and Speech Development
    • Language to Literacy Connections
    • Foundational Skills of Literacy
    • Oral Language Development
    • Comprehension
    • Discussion and Closing Thoughts
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Past Speakers

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2023 #26 Karen Avrit

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2022 #25 Dr. Eric Tridas

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2020 #24 Dr. Nancy Cushen-White

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2019 #23 Sucheta Kamatha

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2018 #22 Ari Tuckman

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“ADHD from Home to School: Preparing Them for Life Beyond” presented by Ari Tuckman, PSYD, MBD
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2017 #21 Jeffery Black

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“Orthographic Processing: A Subcomponent or Subtype of Dyslexia?; The Research to Practice Gap: What Science Offers Teachers of Reading; and Looking for a Quick Fix? Controversial Therapies in the Treatment of Language and Learning Disorders” presented by Jeffery Black, M.D.
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2016 #20 David Richards

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“Special Education, Section 504 and the Texas Dyslexia Law” presented by David Richards, Attorney at Law, of the law firm Richards, Lindsay and Martin, LLP
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2015 #19 Susan Ebbers

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“Meaningful and Memorable Morphology Instruction” and “Multi-Faceted
and Vocalized Vocabulary Instruction” presented by Susan Ebbers, Doctoral
Candidate, Literacy Expert, Publisher of Vocabulogic (an award-winning,
research-based education blog), and Author (authored four supplemental
programs)
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2014 #18 Terri Zerfas

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“I can show you… I can tell you… But please don’t make me write!”
Presented by Terri Zerfas
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2013 #17 Dr. Timothy Odegard

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“The Biological, Psychological and Social Factors that Impact Dyslexia”
Presented by Dr. Timothy Odegard
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2012 #16 Dr. Kenn Apel

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“Word Study and the Literacy Interventionist: A Multi-linguistic Approach to
Literacy Instruction” Presented by Dr. Kenn Apel
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2011 #15 David Boulton

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“Stewarding Healthy Leaning” “Mind-Shame, The Dark Heart of Learning Difficulties” and “What’s At Stake and What’s Involved in Learning to Read” Presented by David Boulton
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2010 #14 G. Reid Lyon and Diane Lyon

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“Dyslexia and Other Reading Difficulties” and “Definition, Cause, Early Identification, Instruction, and Leadership” Presented by:  G. Reid Lyon, Ph.D. and Diane Lyon
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2009 #13 Marcia Kierland Henry

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“The Three ‘Ologies: Phonology, Etymology and Morphology” and “Vocabulary and Fluency: Keys to Comprehension” Presented by: Marcia Kierland Henry, Ph.D.
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2008 #12 Michele Berg

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“Capturing Elusive Images: Practical Strategies For Building Orthographic Recall” And “What Little Readers Need To Know: Launching Preschoolers Into Reading!!” Presented by: Michele Berg, Ph.D.
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2007 #11 Suzanne Carreker

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“Evaluation: What is Beyond the Numbers” Presented by: Helen Macik,
 M.Ed., CALT
And
“A Potpourri Of Vocabulary And Comprehension Strategies And Activities With A Dash Of Word Origins” Presented by: Suzanne Carreker, CALT, Qualified Instructor
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2006 #10 Jeffrey Black and Martha Sibley

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“Controversial Therapies: Research Evidence And Unproven Treatments For
Learning And Attention Disorders” Presented by: Dr. Jeffrey Black, Medical
Director of the LukeWaites Child Development Center, Texas Scottish Rite
Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX
And
“Strategies For Success: Making Learning More Efficient For Students With Reading Problems” Presented by: Martha Sibley, M.Ed., CALT
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2005 #9 Sylvia O. Richardson

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“Early Childhood Identification Of At-Risk Factors And Intervention,
Including Motor Acts Of Speaking And Writing” Presented by: Sylvia O.
Richardson, M. D., distinguished Professor of Communication Sciences and
Disorders, Clinical Professor Emerita of Pediatrics, University of South
Florida in Tampa
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2004 #8 Gordon Sherman and Deardra Rosenberg

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“Lessons From Neuroscience And Applications In The Classrooms” Presented by: Gordon Sherman, Ph.D.; Executive Director of the Newgrange School and Educational Outreach Center, Mercer County, New Jersey and Presented by: Deardra Rosenberg, M.A., LDT/C; Director of the Newgrange Educational Outreach Center
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2003 #7 Conn Thomas

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“What Every Teacher Should Know: Instructional Strategies For The
Academically Diverse Classroom” Presented by: Conn Thomas, Ph.D.;
Associate Professor, College of Education West Texas A. & M. University,
Research Assistant for over 20 years at the Center for Research on Learning,
University of Kansas
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2002 #6 Robert Brooks

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“Fostering Hope, Motivation, And Resilience In Children With Learning Disabilities” Presented by: Robert Brooks, Ph.D.; Clinical Psychologist Harvard Medical School Faculty
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2001 #5 Suzanne Carreker

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“Literacy: The Whole Nine Yards” Presented by: Suzanne Carreker, CALT;
Director of Neuhaus Education Center, Bellaire, TX
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2000 #4 Barbara W. Wise

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“The Benefits And Limits Of Phonological Training For Children With
Reading Disabilities: How To Effect Lasting Improvement In Independent
Reading, Spelling And Writing” Presented by: Barbara W. Wise, Ph.D.
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1999 #3 C. Wilson Anderson

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“Teaching The Classroom Subject Matter To Students Who Struggle With
Reading, Written Expression And Spelling” Presented by: C. Wilson
Anderson, Jr. M.A.T.
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1998 #2 Priscilla L. Vail

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“Words Fail Me: How Language Works And What Happens When It Doesn’t.
Helping Students K-12” Presented by: Priscilla L. Vail, M.A.T.
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1997 #1 Dr. G. Reid Lyon, Ann Sanders, and Avril Greenburg

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“Progress And Promise In Reading Disabilities” Presented by: Dr. G. Reid
Lyon, Ph. D.; Chief, Learning Disabilities, Cognitive, and Social 
Development Branch of The National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development, Bethesda, MD
“Sounds, Symbols, & Semantics: Balancing Language Components For Reading Instruction” Presented by: Ann Sanders, M. Ed.; CALT; Curriculum coordinator and Instructor for the Learning Therapist Program, Southern Methodist University; Curriculum Consultant Shelton School, Dallas, Texas
And
Avril Greenburg, B.A., Speech, Language & Hearing Therapist, Curriculum Coordinator and Instructor for the Learning Therapist Program Southern Methodist University; Past President, Academic Language Therapist Association
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