Tracy Weeden
Tracy Weeden, Ed.D. is a seasoned leader dedicated to advancing literacy success for all, and academic excellence for children regardless of zip code. She has spent her career developing innovative academic programs while scaling transformational systems change. While serving for the past 5 years as President and CEO of Neuhaus Education Center (NEC), Tracy has expanded the reach and impact of the Neuhaus Education Center from a local non-profit to a broader impact across the State of Texas, and on a national and international level. Prior to serving at NEC, she was the Executive Director of Academic Planning for Scholastic Achievement Partners. Tracy also spent 5 years as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for the Houston ISD. In Katy ISD, she served as a high school English teacher, a recruiter, and then as the Coordinator of Personnel Development in central office for Katy ISD. Tracy also served as a middle school Dean of Instruction in Katy ISD. Her roots are in her beloved City of Detroit, where and she served as a high school English and Theatre Arts Teacher. Weeden professes to always remaining a teacher at heart. A graduate from the University of Detroit, with a B.A. in Speech Communications and English, Tracy also received her M.Ed. and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston and is a loyal Cougar.
Concurrent Session Description
Dyslexia: Understanding the Science and Proven Instructional Approaches
Tracy Weeden and Rebecca Tolson
(Special Ed, Dyslexia, Other Learning Challenges, Equity & Inclusion, ELL, Components of Literacy Instruction, Coaching/Instructional Support, General Science of Reading)
Join the presenters for a robust discussion of the science of reading and dyslexia including the key features of the Structured Literacy approach and activities for different levels, including students at risk in literacy for a variety of reasons, such as those from low-income backgrounds or English learners. Current research will be presented to ensure participants have a basic understanding of this common reading disability.
Target Audience: Elementary, Middle/Jr. High, High School
Education Track(s): Advanced Science of Reading, Equity & Inclusion