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Daniel Beaty is the keynote speaker for the March Saturday Reunion. He is an award winning performer, writer, and community activist. His publications include the childrens book, KNOCK KNOCK, the motivational book, Transforming from Pain to Power, and the play Through the Night. He is also the creator of I Dream, a nationally recognized social justice initiative.

Renowned childrens book and YA author, Sarah Weeks, will be joining us for the closing keynote. Sarah is the author of several books including PIE, Oggie Cooder, Save Me a Seat, and So B. It, which was recently turned into a major motion picture.

This is a day when literacy educators from across the globe come together to learn. It is a fast-paced day, brimming with workshops that can help you find horizons to work towards, whether your focus is on higher level comprehension, content area literacy, units of study in writing, assessment-based instruction, increasing student engagement, or bringing books to life. In one short day you can stand on the shoulders of the profession. We offer keynotes and sessions led by renowned authors and leaders in the field of education, senior Project staff, including Lucy Calkins and all TCRWP staff developers.

The day begins at 9:00 a.m. at Riverside Church, one block west of Teachers College, and continues throughout the entire College.

The day is free of charge, without registration. It is a gift offered to the TCRWP community.

Parking:
The Rapid Park Garage, located beneath Riverside Church’s south wing entrance on 120th Street between Riverside Drive and Claremont Avenue, is $35 for all day parking (plus an additional fee for oversize vehicles). However, if you click the link below and print out the coupon the price drops to $30 for regular sized vehicles and $42 for oversize vehicles. Please see details on coupon. 

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Introduction to Orton-Gillingham Training Approach at SERC!

Click HERE to register for the Introduction to Orton-Gillingham Training Approach! Space is limited!

CANCELLED - Check back in the Spring - We will try again!
Let SERC do the driving to New York ($80.00 transportation fee) for this FREE day of Professional Learning at Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP)!  To register and pay the transportation fee - click HERE

NERA 2016 Conference

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NERA Conference News

Ralph Fletcher will speak about Power and Possibility for the Reading and Writing Classroom at the NERA Conference's Friday evening reception! 

Due to personal reasons, Nancie Atwell is unable to attend, and we are so pleased that Ralph is able to join us in her absence.

May 20-21, 2016 in Portland, Maine

Ralph Fletcher is a friend to writing teachers everywhere. He frequently speaks at education conferences in the US and abroad, helping teachers find wiser ways of teaching writing. Ralph is the author of many bestselling teacher professional books including Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide; Craft Lessons; What a Writer Needs, 2nd edition; Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices, and Breathing In, Breathing Out. 

Students know Ralph as the award-winning author of more than 20 books for children and young adults, including Fig Pudding, Flying Solo, Twilight Comes Twice, The Writer's Notebook, Marshfield Dreams: When I Was a Kid, Also Known As Rowan Pohi, and Guy-Write: What Every Guy Writer Needs to Know. 

His newest book is Making Nonfiction From Scratch (published by Stenhouse). 

Email: fletcher17@earthlink 

Twitter: @FletcherRalph 

Website: www.ralphfletcher.com 

Blog: http://livethewritinglife.blogspot.com/

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NERA  

P.O. Box 533  

Gardiner, ME 04345

SRBI Symposium II - Thursday, May 21, 2015

NERA Conference - May 29th and May 30th - Springfield, MA

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Two exciting workshops coming up at SERC!

Check out the two workshops below ----- to register for the The reading and writing connection for preschool and primary grades with Kathy Collins workshop on Tuesday, April 21st use this link http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-reading-and-writing-connection-for-preschool-and-primary-grades-with-kathy-collins-registration-12737326687 .  For the Let's Pretend! Using storybooks to encourage play and friendships workshop on Thursday, May 21st use this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-date-lets-pretend-using-storybooks-to-encourage-play-and-friendships-registration-12192689663   ----- Hurry workshops fill quickly!

Webinars!

 

Amplifying Student Potential With Tablets & Chromebooks In this webinar, hear about how Community Consolidated School District 59 in Illinois is preparing their students for the future.  BenGrey, director of technology at the district, will discuss why they  decided to use Android tablets with all grade levels, in addition to  Chromebooks for grades 3 and up. CCSD 59 is committed to creating a  learning environment where technology is leveraged to amplify student  potential, as well as to foster collaboration and communication with staff  and parents. Discover the impact these devices are having on student learning,  and some of the keys that have made their technology initiative so  successful.  Participants will: Receive an overview of the Google for Education solution, Hear the story of CCSD 59 from the perspective of both  students and educator, and Learn how Google tools are being used in the classroom and how this is improving student learning, collaboration, and  innovation. Guest: Benjamin Grey, assistant superintendent, innovative learning  and communication, Community Consolidated School District 59, Ill. This webinar will be moderated by James Leonard, Education Team,  Google Register now for this free live webinar. The Top 5 iPad apps for Struggling  Readers and Writer Tuesday, December 16 This webinar will present the top 5 apps to help support your  struggling student immediately. These apps support access to textbooks,  research, and learning materials, including support for reading, writing, and completing homework. You will learn realistic application and  implementation to begin using in your classroom today! iPad accessibility  features (built-in) will also be discussed. • Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST • Presenter: Diana Petschauer, M. Ed, ATP, CEO • Level: Beginner/Intermediate   AT for Common Core College and Career Readiness for Students with Significant  Cognitive Disabilities Part 4: Supporting  Access Skills Wednesday, December 17 Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is a legislative right of our students with disabilities. This workshop will explore how teachers are supporting students with learning assistance seeking behaviors through the use of AT to create opportunities of greater independence and truly finding the least restrictive environment, so they can develop self advocacy and self determine skills. • Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM CST • Presenter: Tana Donaghy, Ed. D. • Level: Beginner/Intermediate Part 2 of 2 ECT (Environmental  Communication Teaching) Data  Collection Thursday, December 18 In Part 2, participants will learn about data collection strategies  and how to use video as productive implementation intervention  technique. You will also learn an effective way in which to use written  communication scripts without stifling the impromptu communication  experience of a student in the classroom and forcing communication  that need not occur if a student is not motivated to say pre-planned  messages. Teams will learn to apply a least-to-most prompt hierarchy  that promotes independence in communication and supports the  language development of augmented speakers. • Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST • Presenter: Kelly Fonner • Level: Beginner/Intermediate