LC Literacy Beginnings for 4K (3-day series)

January 20, 2017 Session: Learning About Letters, Sound, and Words

This session focuses on how letter learning is an essential part of the process of becoming literate, and it provides teachers with many practical ways to best support children in learning about sounds, letters, and words. It will assist in helping teachers to think about how children need to see letters in many different contexts and how children need specific instruction on learning how to look at letters

February 17, 2017 Session: Supporting Emergent Writers

The purpose of this session is to help teachers think about how writing and reading are closely connected processes. Teachers will also gain an understanding of how children’s early attempts at writing help children learn about literacy and show teachers what they are noticing and learning

March 10, 2017 Session:   Supporting Emergent Readers

A primary goal of prekindergarten and kindergarten is to help children see themselves as readers – whether they are reading conventionally or not. This session will focus on three critical areas of learning in prekindergarten: story awareness, language awareness, and print awareness. This session will also support teachers in building an understanding of the reading process and of how the literacy that children experience in prekindergarten and kindergarten contributes to their long-term development as readers.

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten free and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full conference fee refund to be issued (full refunds do not include service fees. Service fees are nonrefundable).Registration cancellations received 1-7 business days before an event, a refund, minus $50 for each participant, will be issued. Persons who are registered, but not in attendance on the day of the session ("no call, no show") will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.