CANCELED: Planning a Unit of Study in a Secondary English Language Arts Workshop (Grades 7-12)

Throughout this workshop, we will explore ways to design a unit of study that honors rigorous standards and transference of skills while still honoring the importance of exposing students to significant texts. We will study mentor units to see how to blend core texts with high—quality, engaging, current texts. We will explore planning techniques, instructional contexts and methods for ensuring that students carry the cognitive load.

Teachers will develop a set of “filters” to use when determining the effectiveness of a unit’s design. This collaborative session will include some supported work time to get started on the process of “redecorating” a unit based on the learning of the day.

We will draw on the work of Kate Roberts, Cris Tovani, Samantha Bennett, Kelly Gallagher, Penny Kittle, Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe.

PRESENTED BY:

Erin Loritz

Literacy Consultant

THIS WORKSHOP IS A GOOD FIT FOR:

The teacher who values a core text, but wants to ensure that students are engaged and invested in their learning. In addition, this workshop will help teachers who want to increase the engagement of students. The workshop requires flexibility in thinking and a willingness to experiment with one new unit design that can be implemented yet this year or the start of next year.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Grades 7 - 12 teachers
• Reading Specialists
• Literacy Coaches
• Instructional Leaders
• Principals

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING:

• A core text that you currently use in your teaching
• A unit that you would like to "redesign"

DETAILS

DATE:  Wed., April 29, 2020

TIME:  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  CESA 6 Conference Center, 2300 State Road 44, Oshkosh 54904

REGISTRATION FEE:

• $150 per participant
  • Includes online materials and resources and lunch
• $40 Principal Rate if attending with at least 4 additional staff members

QUESTIONS, CONTACT:

Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant
(920) 236-0562
aruppert@cesa6.org

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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.