Conference Dates and Locations
Tampa, FL - July 12 and 13, 2010
Norfolk, VA - August 2 & 3, 2010
Beaufort, SC - TBA
Strands Offered
Developing Teacher Strand (less than 5 years teaching)
Deepen your understanding of basic teaching skills in the following areas:
- Developing a Community of Learners
- Morning Messages
- Work Boards
- Guided Reading/Literature Circles
- Word Study
- Writer's Workshop
- Basic Assessment
Reflective Teacher Strand (more than 5 years experience)
Grow beyond your basic teaching skills as the reflective teacher gains a deeper understanding surrounding these topics:
- Climate for Learning
- Interactive Writing and the Morning Message
- Retelling and Other Comprehension Strategies
- Advance Strategies for Guided Reading/Literature Circles
- Developing Word Principles that Frame your Word Study Curriculum
- Writer's Workshop after the Launch
- Systematic Assessments Used to Inform Strategic Teaching