School of Education

Laura Holman

Lecturer

Education

Administrative Services Credential, State of California 2014

M.A. Education, Education Specialist Credential, California State University, Chico 2003

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California State University, Chico 1999

B.A. Psychology/Sociology, California State University, Chico 1985

Areas of Expertise

  • Elementary Grades Learning Center
  • Intervention strategies for reading and math
  • MTSS/PBIS

Biography

Laura Holman has developed and implemented learning centers at two elementary schools. The focus of learning centers are intervention in foundational skills in reading and math for grades K-5. Currently, at her most recent center, her team works to provide school-based, small group intervention and push-in support for struggling students. Laura's team works closely with general education teachers and education specialists to support ALL students at their school. The learning center has recently branched out to include a wellness area that supports behavior and socio-emotional support. 

For the past year, Laura has been part of a two-year advanced professional development course within her district, LETRS, through Voyager Sopris Learning, that focuses on the science of reading. Bringing those newly honed skills to the learning center and its staff has been invaluable to their students. In addition, Laura is on a math team that is promoting Number Sense Strategies, including a universal number sense screener, and using that school-wide data to strengthen her school's math skills, grades K-5. 

As the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) site lead at her school and a member of her school's Wellness and Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Teams, Laura is involved at both the school and district level working within teams that are developing and promoting the academic, behavioral, and socio-emotional well-being of their students. Laura's school recently applied for State Recognition of PBIS at the Platinum level. 

Portrait of Laura Holman