I am on my way to Atlanta, Georgia, this years site for the 53rd Annual Conference of the International Reading Association. I am lovin’ the theme: Engaging Learners in Literacy.
If you are not able to attend; no worries! I’ll be sharing each days highlights along with the latest and greatest news in literacy education. I have a packed week of sessions and meetings. Here’s a peek at the week to come:
Conversations with:
- Harvey Daniels- Next steps with Literature Circles
- Steph Harvey and Tony Stead- Strategies that Work for Nonfiction Reading and Writing
- Brain Cambourne (I can hardly wait to meet him!) Conditions of Learning- 25 years later
- Frank Serafini - More great Lessons in Comprehension
- Ellin Keene- Understanding Understanding- Assessing Comprehension
- Don Leu – New Literacy Research from the team at University of Connecticut
- Regie Routman – Reading Essentials-Managing the Reading and Writing Block
There is soooo much to learn. I am looking forward to sharing it with you soon! My brain can hardly wait!
