The document announces an innovative literacy conference to be held on February 8, 2014 at the Armstrong Center. The conference will run from 8:30am to 1:00pm and feature keynote speakers Brod Bagert and Sara Kajder who will discuss engaging reluctant learners and elevating proficient learners through poetry and technology. The conference schedule includes a keynote speech, breakout sessions on various literacy topics, and time for book sales and signings. Additional information and registration forms are available online.
Feb 8, 2014 Innovative Ideas in Literacy Conference
1. INNOVATIVE IDEAS in LITERACY CONFERENCE
8:30am-1:00pm
February 8, 2014
Armstrong Center
“RIGHT BRAIN & LEFT BRAIN MEET THE COMMON CORE”
ENGAGING RELUCTANT LEARNERS & ELEVATING PROFICIENT LEARNERS
THROUGH POETRY AND TECHNOLOGY
featuring
BROD BAGERT, Award-Winning Author and Poet for Teachers
and
SARA KAJDER, Author, Teacher, and Digital Literacy Expert
Brod and Sara will offer a workshop during each Breakout Session.
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Additional Breakout workshops available:
Writing in Math Class
Socratic Circles and Discussion Strategies
The ABC’s of Research: Accuracy, Bias, and Currency
Picture-Fusion Writing for Students in Early Education Inclusion Classes
Reader Response Strategies to Meet CCSS in Reading & Writing in all Content Areas
8:15 - 8:40
8:45 - 9:00
9:00-10:00
10:00-10:40
10:45-11:45
11:55-12:55
12:55 - 1:00
Conference Schedule
Check-in; Ticket Pick-Up for Breakout Sessions A & B; Breakfast Refreshments
Welcome and Speaker Introduction
Keynote Speaker Brod Bagert: “Real Poetry, Real Fun, & the Common Core Curriculum”
Book Sale, Book Signings, and Coffee
Breakout Session A – Pre-register on registration form before Jan. 23
Breakout Session B – Pre-register on registration form before Jan. 23
Certificate (3 hours PD) Distribution
JOIN US for Fun, Laughter, & New Ideas with Brod, Sara, and CSWP Presenters
Additional information and registration forms available on
www.facebook.com/coastalsavwp and www.cswp.armstrong.edu