Book Clubs for Grades 3-8: Launching, Supporting, and Assessing

Participants of this workshop will explore how book clubs can be effectively managed so student readers stay motivated while advancing towards the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards. Participants will leave with a full set of tools and strategies to cultivate an environment in which reading is celebrated and where students love participating in the social experiences and make large academic gains.

OBJECTIVES

Participants will:

• Understand the goals of book clubs.
• Learn the standards which can be met through book clubs.
• Develop strategies for launching book clubs.
• Acquire tools to strengthen and sustain book clubs.
• Learn instructional strategies to bolster book clubs.
• Develop tools and strategies to assess students as they engage in book club activities.

THIS WORKSHOP IS A GOOD FIT FOR:
Those who already have a robust independent reading program within the reading block.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
3^rd – 8^th grade teachers, reading specialists, literacy coaches, and instructional leaders.

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING:
One copy each of six titles which will be offered to students as choices for a book club.

DETAILS

DATE: November 8, 2018

TIMES: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
             Q&A = 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION FEE: $150 per participant*
Includes access to online materials and resources and lunch.
* Principals’ registration fee is just $35 if attending with a team of at least 4 staff members.
* The CESA 6 administration has changed the policy for workshop / event payment beginning with this 2018-2019 school year.  A purchase order (PO) is required in order for CESA 6 to invoice the school district.  CESA 6 will also accept payment by check, ACH transfer, or credit card.

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

QUESTIONS? Contact Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant:        

                            920.236.0562   •   aruppert@cesa6.org

CANCELLATION POLICY: Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full refund to be issued. 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.

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.