RESCHEDULING for 2023-2024: 4K Literacy Collaborative - Name Study Pathway

2022-2023
4K Literacy Collaborative: Name Study Pathway
Leveraging purposeful and playful literacy learning within the 4K classroom

The 4K Literacy Collaborative has been developed as a way to bring 4K teachers from across districts together to engage in deep learning about ways to leverage purposeful and playful literacy learning within the 4K classroom.  

Each year, the 4K Literacy Collaborative will center on one or more high-leverage practice(s) that can be incorporated within the 4K classroom. These practices are rooted in brain research that supports the science of reading with our youngest learners.

Name Study Pathway

Each year, our classroom invites a new community of learners, each of whom brings with them something very personal and special: their name.  While traditionally viewed as a key piece of environmental print, names often appear on cubbies, tables, and other spaces around the classroom.  But…it doesn’t have to stop there!  Have you ever wondered how else you can use the words that are most meaningful to students (their names) to help establish a welcoming learning community and support a range of early literacy skills, from concepts of print to phonological awareness and phonics?  Then this pathway is for you!

Throughout our year together, you will be supported in developing a deep understanding of Name Study, its purpose, and how it may be incorporated within your 4K program (half-day or full-day).  You will also have the opportunity to engage in supported planning time so that you can take what you learn and have actionable plans to bring back to your classroom.  We look forward to having you join us to learn more about how to leverage the power of names to support many skills in a way that feels engaging, playful, and literacy-rich.  

Key connections to the sciences of reading:  concepts of print/phonological awareness/phonics.

“Name Study has been such a huge success in our 4K classrooms that the 5K team has started implementing it with great success as well.”

“Teachers love to teach and students love to learn using their names (Name Study) as a playful resource for literacy skill development.”

~ United School District of Antigo

4K Literacy Collaborative Leader

Brittany Meier, CESA 6 Literacy Consultant

bmeier@cesa6.org • (920) 570-2804

Name Study - Pathway Structure

• 4 in-person learning sessions across the school year (at CESA 6 in Oshkosh)
  • Session 1:  Wed., October 26, 2022
  • Session 2: Fri., December 2, 2022
  • Session 3: Wed., February 22, 2023
  • Session 4: Fri., April 28, 2023

• 2 in-district learning visits (to be scheduled by the district team with the CESA 6 Literacy Consultant)
  • In-class demonstration(s) of the instructional context
  • Observation(s) with feedback on the instructional context
  • Individualized support around the implementation of the instructional context?

Take Aways

• A Guide to Name Study (professional learning tool)
• Padlet of potential texts that can complement Name Study
• A sample of a completed 3-day plan for Name Study
• Blank planning templates to use for planning additional Name Study lessons
• In-district support (modeling/observations with feedback) connected to our learning

Who should participate?

District / school teams may include:

• 4K Teachers
• 4K Leaders
  • 4K Program Coordinators
  • Principals
  • Literacy Coaches
  • Directors of Curriculum & Instruction

DETAILS

Cost*:

• 1 Participant: $2,500
• 2 Team Members: $3,750
• 3 Team Members: $4,975
• 4 Team Members: $6,175

* Plus travel costs for non-CESA 6 school districts

Want to add more team members? Contact Amy Ruppert for pricing information.

Learning Session Dates and Topics:

Session 1: Wed., October 26, 2022 -  Introduction to Name Study

• Examine a “big picture” of literacy learning in 4K
• Develop shared understandings connected to Name Study (what it is, its value, where it “fits”)
• Explore how the classroom environment and routines & procedures can support the facilitation of Name Study
• Determining a sequence for studying names

Session 2: Fri., December 2, 2022 -  Name Study:  A Multi-Day Approach with a Focus on “Day 1” & “Day 2”

• Explore how a multi-day approach for Name Study can be leveraged to support several areas of literacy learning
• Explore a process for intentionally-planning Name Study
• Zoom in on “Day 1”:  Getting to Know You and Your Name and “Day 2”:  Writing About You and Your Name

Session 3: Wed., February 22, 2023 - Name Study:  A Multi-Day Approach with a Focus on “Day 3”

• Explore how a multi-day approach for Name Study can be leveraged to support multiple areas of literacy learning
• Explore a process for intentionally-planning Name Study
• Zoom in on “Day 3”:  Using Your Name to Learn About Language

Session 4: Fri., April 28, 2023 - Name Study: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

• Reflect on Name Study practices from this year
• Engage in intentional planning to launch Name Study for the 2023-24 school year

Times: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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

REGISTER TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/ye5n4fdy

Click here for information on the Emergent Storybook Reading Pathway
 

QUESTIONS? Contact:

Brittany Meier, CESA 6 Literacy Consultant bmeier@cesa6.org  •  (920) 570-2804	Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant aruppert@cesa6.org  •  (920) 236-0562

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Cancellation Policy: Any registration cancellation must be received at least 10 business days before the event in order for a full refund to be issued. Registration cancellations received 1-9 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.