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Alabama Literacy Leadership Conference: Inspiring Student Engagement and Motivation

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 8:00 AM - Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 3:00 PM (ET)

Birmingham, AL

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LexAmi, Developmental Studies Center, and Birmingham Southern College present...

The Second Annual
Literacy Leadership Conference:
Inspiring Student Engagement and Motivation

July 27-28, 2010

Conference Location:

Birmingham Southern College
Norton Campus Center
900 Arkadelphia Road
Birmingham, AL 35257

For your convenience here is the link to the campus map.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you next week!

 

Schedule of Events

Click here to download conference program PDF

Tuesday, July 27th

7:45-8:15          Registration/Breakfast

 

8:15-8:30          Provost Welcome – Dr. Mark Schantz

                          General Announcements, DSC Welcome – Toni Shay

 

8:30-9:30          Keynote: Dick Allington

                         What Really Matters in Every Classroom

 

9:30-10:00          Break

 

10:00-11:30          Breakout Sessions I

  • Reba Wadsworth-Supporting Comprehension Instruction in K–6 Classrooms
  • Peter Brunn-Creating a Climate and Culture for Learning (K–8)
  • Dick Allington-What Really Matters: Kids Need to Read a Lot
  • Tabatha Scharlach-Crafting Learning Together Through Lesson Study and PLCs (K–12)

 

11:30-12:30          Lunch

 

12:30-2:00          Breakout Sessions II

  • Susan Young-Developing Vocabulary Through Thinking and Talking About Words (K–8)
  • Tabatha Scharlach-Designing an Effective RtI Program (K–12)
  • Ann Marie Corgill-Six Things I Know for Sure: Now What Do I Do With What I Know? (K–8)
  • Lino Rodriguez-Building and Sustaining a Professional Learning Community (K–8)

 

2:00-2:15          Break

 

2:15-3:00          Keynote: Reba Wadsworth


Wednesday, July 28th

8:00-8:30          Breakfast

 

8:30-9:30          Keynote: Peter Brunn

How to Facilitate Student Thinking and Learning: Making Lessons Shine

 

9:30-10:00          Break

 

10:00-11:30        Breakout Session I

  • Peter Brunn-Creating a Climate and Culture for Learning (K–8)
  • Reba Wadsworth-Motivating Adolescent Readers through Conversation, Collaboration, and Independent Reading (6–10)
  • Sue Wilder-Developing Vocabulary Through Thinking and Talking About Words (K–8)
  • Tabatha Scharlach-Designing an Effective RtI Program (K–12)

 

11:30-12:30          Lunch

 

12:30-2:00          Breakout Session II

  • Louanne Jacobs & Amelia Spencer-Co-teaching for Literacy Learning: When Two Heads Really ARE Better than One  (K–12)
  • Ann Marie Corgill-Six Things I Know for Sure: Now What Do I Do With What I Know? (K–8)
  • Lino Rodriguez-Building and Sustaining a Professional Learning Community (K–8)
  • Reba Wadsworth-Supporting Comprehension Instruction in K–6 Classrooms

 

2:00-3:00          Closing Keynote: Reba Wadsworth

Where to stay?

The Wynfrey Hotel has given us a special rate of $112.00 per night for our room block. To reserve a room please call 1.800.996.3739 and tell them you are with the Alabama LLC.

The hotel is located at 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, AL 35244.



WHAT TO EXPECT

A two-day event designed especially for administrators, literacy leaders, and their literacy teams to learn about, experience, and share ideas to improve student learning.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Toni Shay at LexAmi
Email: toni@lexami.com
Tel: 800-607-5392

When & Where



Birmingham Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Road
Birmingham, AL 35257

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 8:00 AM - Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 3:00 PM (ET)


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Developmental Studies Center



DSC is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering students andinspiring teachers. The DSC Way ignites minds with academic rigor while instilling the values of respect and responsibility.

Children in DSC programs are active, reflective, and engaged learners who know how to work with others, share their ideas, and thrive academically.