Research supports a skilled, professional teacher as one of the most critical factors in improving the literacy achievement of our students.

We invite you to join as we gather to learn about effective literacy practices from some of the region's most influential educators!

 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

for more information
contact

Kris Barnes
kbarnes@seattleschools.org

or

Janine King
jaking@seattleschools.org


Program
Pigott Atrium and Auditorium
Seattle University

Friday, May 19 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

6:00 - 7:00 Reception
7:00 - 8:00 Welcome and keynote: Deborah Harris-Branham, storyteller
8:00 - 9:00 Conversation and Booksellers

Saturday, May 20 8:00 - 4:00 p.m.

8:30 - 9:00 Registration, booksellers, and continental breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 Conference overview and keynote: Dr. Katherine Schlick Noe,
Seattle University ~ "Let's Talk About It: Improving Literacy Practices One Conversation at a Time"
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-11:45 Breakout Session #1
  Gail Boushey and Joan Moser Daily 5:


1. KSN on Allington’s What Really Matters for Struggling Readers
2. Bonnie Campbell Hill (Assessment)
3. Janine King (Lit Circles)
4. Joan M. and Gail “Daily 5”
5. Judith and Janine (writing)
11:45-12:45 Lunch
Wing Luke and Middle School Kids (Sandra coordinating)
1:00-2:30 Breakout Session #2
1. Terry (ELL)
2. Quang Dang (Illustrator)
3. Nancy Johnson (Lit Circles)
4. Megan (Writing)
5. Barry (Reading/Writing)
2:30-3:00 Book Signing and Break Time
3:00-4:00 Study Group Planning