I'm delighted to be participating in the...
20th Annual Rockland Literacy Professional Conference
Saturday, October 24, 2015
7:45 am - 2:30 pm
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Romano Center
125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976
Learn on Saturday What You Can Teach Beginning Monday!
Opening a World of Positive Possibilities for Real Life Literacy Reaching and Teaching All Students
Across the Curriculum: PreK – 12
Keynote Speakers
Laura Robb
“Engagement and Motivation Define Meaningful Learning”
Literacy Coach, Educational Consultant and Teacher
Author of more than 25 books for teachers – as well as articles in educational journals – on middle school reading, unlocking complex texts, close reading, and more!
MiddleWeb Blog, “Our # 1 Reading Problem: Persistent Inequalities”
Ruth Culham
“Writing Is the New Black"
Author of over 40 books and resources illuminating both writing and the reading-writing connection for countless educators around the globe. Groundbreaking work with the writing traits - the culmination of 40 years of research, practice, and passion.
President of The Culham Writing Company
- Complimentary continental breakfast
- 20 professional development workshops by excellent literacy specialists, PreK -12
- Publisher's display
- Free raffle for professional books and classroom resources
- Certificates of Attendance for professional requirements
- Author signings
- 5 hours professional learning, N.Y. and N.J.
Pre-registration by October 22: $40 / Full time student: $25 Pre-registration closes on Thursday, Oct. 22
On-site registration: $50 / Full time student: $30
Rockland Reading Council Annual Membership: $20 with $10 instant rebate at RRC table at conference.
Free RRC membership for full-time undergraduate and graduate students
For more information:
Dr. Michael Shaw, St. Thomas Aquinas College, mshaw@stac.edu
Deborah Studnitzer, Rockland Teachers’ Center, dstudnitzer@optonline.net
Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!
Connect with Donna McDine on Google+
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You have so many events in your area. I wish we had more.
ReplyDeleteI've been participating in this one for several years now and it's a great way to connect with teachers!
DeleteBummer I'm not closer.
ReplyDeleteI agree...bummer. Maybe some day we will finally meet! I'm sure you get that all the time!
DeleteSounds like an exciting event. I bet you had a great time.
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