Secondary Disciplinary Literacy
Featured Keynotes: Dave Stuart, Jr. and Dr. Jeff Wilhelm
Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 6/22/2016 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 6/17/2016 12:01 AM
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June 22 - 23, 2016
$395 per person or $370 per person if you have 3 or more participants attending from the same school district.
1 Graduate Credit available
Institute Description:
This two-day event is designed specifically for secondary teachers of any content. Our goal is to provide all teachers with cutting-edge, research-based best practices in instruction. Disciplinary Literacy spans all content areas and disciplines. In this fast-paced, engaging institute, your days will be filled with interactive opportunities to gain new instructional techniques and learn new information about making your content relevant, rigorous and engaging for your students. Each day will begin with an interactive, web-based keynote with an expert in the field of secondary education. From there, participants will choose which breakout sessions meet their needs.
Day 1 (June 22): Strengthening Your Disciplinary Literacy Practices
Morning Keynote (via Web)
Dave Stuart, Jr.: These 3 Things All Year Long - A Non-Freaked Out Approach to Disciplinary Literacy
Dave will share his story of transitioning into teacher blogging, writing his way through the Common Core State Standards, and ultimately landing on the five instructional habits that his research and gut suggests make for a powerful, impactful classroom and school. Dave will lay out the five elements of his literacy framework and share student stories along the way.
Afternoon Sectionals
Sectional One (Choose one):
- Nine Instructional Moves for Teaching with Texts
- Building Academic Vocabulary
Sectional Two (Choose one):
- Productive Group Work
- Reading Closely… not just texts
Day 2 (June 23): Teaching your content and, literacy too
Morning Keynote (via Web)
Dr. Jeff Wilhelm: Inquiring Minds Learn to Read, Write, and Meet the CCSS
This interactive keynote will explore how inquiry is THE model of instruction for developing deep conceptual and procedural understanding that leads to transfer and application of learning in the real world. It will also explore how inquiry is uniquely suited to assist students to meet the Common Core State Standards and upcoming assessments modeled on the NAEP and PISA assessments of student knowledge and expertise.
Afternoon Sectionals
Sectional One (Choose one):
- Dimensions of Teacher Talk
- Multi-Modal Approach: Content + Literacy
Sectional Two (Choose one):
- Building A Culture for Academic Achievement
- The Importance of Talk
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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.
Note: Cancellation policies are subject to change based on event.