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Strategies to "Snag 'em"

Developing Readers in Academic Subjects

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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 11/4/2009 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 11/3/2009 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 3
Agency Contact: Terri Iverson
Agency Assistant: Jeni Pink 822-2159
Location: CESA 3
1300 Industrial Drive
Fennimore, WI 53809
Facility: Conference Room C/D
Date/Time:
11/5/2009 08:30 AM - 03:00 AM
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Strategies to "Snag 'Em"

Students are challenged by increasingly more sophisticated reading demands as they progress through their years of education. In particular, they are expected to become accomplished readers of a variety of academic disciplines. To continue to develop as readers, students need to become comfortable with “the talk of a discipline”—as readers, they need to learn how to think like a historian, a scientist, a mathematician, and so forth. Students may develop their abilities as readers in some academic disciplines, such as reading literature, but remain stalled as readers in others, such as science, social studies, or mathematics. As a result, comprehension instruction must be embedded in the teaching of an academic discipline to support learners as they increasingly assume some of the attributes of “insiders,” expert readers of texts within a specific content subject.

What strategies do proficient readers employ when they are engaged in these reading tasks? And how can middle and high school teachers support and develop their students’ capacities as readers, writers, and thinkers? This workshop presents a foundation for literacy instruction across the curriculum as outlined in the recently released DPI Wisconsin Adolescent Literacy Plan (December, 2008). This workshop will outline methods for embedding reading comprehension instruction into the teaching of content disciplines, enabling all students, from struggling to strong readers, to develop their competence as readers capable of meeting the challenges of the high school curriculum. Strategies will be modeled that develop students’ abilities to engage with texts as proficient readers within the contextualized settings of academic disciplines.

Registration fees are as follows:

Level I Membership
Districts: Cuba City, Darlington, Ithaca, Pecatonica, Platteville, Seneca, Shullsburg
Level I membership entitles districts to send two (2) people to all events sponsored by the PD Consortium during 2009-2010. Additional staff may attend the events at a rate of $80 per event/per teacher.

Level II Membership
Dodgeville and Fennimore
Level II membership entitles districts to send four (4) people to all events sponsored by the PD Consortium during 2009-2010. Additional staff may attend the events at a rate of $80 per event/per teacher.

Non-Consortium Members
Non-consortium districts and Community Based Agencies & School Districts Outside of CESA #3 may attend for $125 per person.

Teacher Standards
WES1The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES5The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
WES7The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
WES9The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
WES10The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
Participant Cancellation Policy: You must contact CESA #3 at least one week prior to the scheduled event to cancel and receive a full refund of your registration fee. Cancellations not received at least one week prior to the registered event will be charged the full registration fee. CESA #3 reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by e-mail or phone if a workshop is cancelled. If a participant is a 'no show' the school will be billed for the registration fee, or loss of the 'free' attendance slot. Accommodations: If you need an accommodation to participate including interpreter services (sign language or other spoken language) please email the workshop contact to set up these services. A two-week notice is appreciated. CESA #3 is handicapped accessible.