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WORKSHOPS
Cultivating a Thriving Literacy Culture in Schools
Dr. Alice Lee
Why is a culture of literacy important? What are some successful practices? How can I promote a culture of literacy in my school? In this interactive session, we will share practices and insights on developing and sustaining a culture of literacy from the administrative, teacher, and community point of view. During one section of the workshop, speakers will lead the participants in a “Grand Conversation.” A highly engaging, riveting story will be read together and participants, in a circle, will engage in a dialogue about the text, facilitated by the speakers but led and carried by the participants. This is an e ective practice to build classroom community around a challenging, multiple perspective, and interesting text.
Best suited for Pre-K to grade 5.
Developing Identity and Empathy Through Independent Reading
Chad Everett
During this session, participants will step inside Chad Everett’s classroom as he models how independent reading can be harnessed as an opportunity to help students foster positive self- identities and develop empathy and understanding for others. Participants will explore how to move beyond simply providing access to diverse texts to critically examining how to incorporate diverse texts within their instruction.
Best suited for librarians, English teachers, and administrators. Grades 4-12.
Inspiring Kids in Turbulent Times: Empowering Children Through Stories
Kelly Yang
In this workshop, author Kelly Yang will share her personal story of being an immigrant child, growing up in motels, not knowing what the next day would bring, and how her librarians and teachers empowered her through books and stories. She will talk about how to inspire kids in turbulent times, using stories to build empathy, tackle hard issues, and ultimately, give children agency.
Best suited for grades 3-8.
Revving Up Read-Alouds
Donalyn Miller and Jennifer LaGarde (PM session only)
Reading aloud improves students’ reading comprehension and vocabulary, builds background knowledge, and increases students’ reading interest and motivation. In this workshop, attendees will investigate the value and implementation of read-alouds across the school day, and participate in several model lessons and activities that you can implement with your students. The session
will also include resources and book recommendations for students from kindergarten through high school.
Best suited for grades K-8.