Conference Dates, Strands & Schedule

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