CESA 5, in conjunction with the WI DPI and discretionary grant staff, have been working collaboratively for you to create the event We Are Literacy. The purpose of this event is to have any and all educators and administrators attend and gain insight into effective practices in all literacy areas. Speakers ranging from Early Childhood to Adult Learners will be providing guidance and strategies on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and leadership.

The first day will be Steven Layne guiding the group through engaging all learners in the classroom and transcending that passion into their daily lives. Dr. Steven L. Layne serves as Professor of Literacy Education at Judson University in Elgin, IL, where he teaches courses in children's literature and directs the university's Master of Education in Literacy program. He is a fifteen-year veteran of public education -- serving as a classroom teacher and reading specialist in a wide span of grade levels. His book, Igniting a Passion for Reading is inspiring and informing. The foreword, by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser, "The Sisters,” speaks to his professional insight and applicable strategies for classroom use.

The second day will have DPI’s Barb Novak and Laura Adams morning keynote, with breakout sessions ranging from classroom teachers, superintendents, and other educational professionals. The goal of this event is diversity- so all can benefit from attending. Literacy is at the forefront of all educational areas, and thus needs different approaches, strategies, and individual capacity to help the learners that are and will be in our schools.

One Day Option Available for $125.00 - please email johnsonkr@cesa5.org if you would like the one day option and she will register you!

This event will be held at the Wilderness in the beautiful Wisconsin Dells area. Cost is $250.00 with credit option available through Viterbo University (contact Mary O'Brien (608) 745-5434 for credit questions). Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for the two-day event. If you have any questions, please call Kristina Johnson (608) 745-5422.

If you need lodging:
Call Glacier Canyon Lodge at 1-800-867-9453 and mention CESA 5 February Meeting (Leader #548132) to obtain the special conference State Rate Price: Single $82, Double, Triple and Quad only $99. This room block will be in effect until January 15, 2016 or until the block is filled - so don't delay!!

For more information on lodging and tax exempt information, please click here.

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.