Reading is more than just sounding out words—it’s about truly understanding what we read. Strong comprehension depends not only on decoding skills, but also on key areas like executive function and working memory. In this session, you’ll discover how these skills directly shape reading comprehension and how you can support them in your students. Walk away with practical strategies and tools to boost comprehension and confidence—so children can experience the joy of reading instead of the frustration of saying, “I hate to read.”

Presenter Bio:

Dr. Soifer is a language pathologist with more than 50 years of experience in clinical and private practice, as well as university teaching.  For its highly respected and valued 25-year tenure, Dr. Soifer was the founder and director of The Soifer Center for Learning and Child Development, which was the first multidisciplinary private diagnostic and remedial setting established in Westchester County.  Dr. Soifer continues to provide educational consultation and advocacy services to families on behalf of their children, in coordination with other professionals and schools. As a parent educator, teacher trainer, and staff developer, she specializes in the role of language in the development of children's learning, literacy, behavior, and social-emotional development. A frequent presenter at local, national and international conferences, Dr. Soifer focuses on guiding all educational professionals to answer the essential question, “Who is this child?”  In 2017, Dr. Soifer was the honoree of the Eagle Hill School, Greenwich, CT and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Smart Kids with LD of Wilton, CT.  Dr. Soifer served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Eagle Hill School and the Gateway School of New York. Additionally, she is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and faculty member in the Early Intervention Training Institute (EITI), both at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  Dr. Soifer is the Director of Language and Methodology at the Torah and Language (TAL) Academy in Belle Harbor, New York.

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