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Literacy Leadership Conference
Join the conversation with educational leaders from around the Southeastern United States in sharing stories and current thinking around the challenges and ideas for leading literacy efforts.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. P. David Pearson, Dean of the Graduate School of Education, University of CA, Berkeley
Dr. Reba M. Wadsworth, Principal (retired), ALA 2006 Adminstrator of the Year
Dr. Paul Houston, Executive Director AASA (retired)
When
Thurday, July 23
7:45 am-3:30 pm
and
Friday, July 24
7:45 am-3:30 pm
Where
Birmingham Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Road
Birmingham, AL 35254
Who Should Attend?
District and School Adminstrators
Principals
Literacy Coaches and Leaders
Breakout Sessions
*Examining research-based comprehension strategy instruction across grades
*Motivating students as authors through writing instruction
*Making independent reading essential and meaningful
*Teaching social responsibility and developing the whole child
*Exploring powerful designs for professional development through lesson study
Registration is Complimentary
Breakfast, lunch and all conference materials for both days are included
Registration deadline EXTENDED: July 10, 2009
Space is Limited!
Where to Stay?
If you need a place to stay, we recommend:
Aloft Birmingham Soho Square
1903 29th Avenue
South Homewood, AL 35209
205.874.8055
www.alofthotels.com
For further information or additional inquiries:
Jennifer Williams
800.666.7270 ex. 245
jennifer_williams@devstu.org
or
Tobias Deehan
800.666.7270 ex. 302
tobias_deehan@devstu.org
DSC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to children’s intellectual, ethical, and social development. Since 1980, DSC has conducted research and developed school-based and after-school programs that help children develop capacities to think deeply and critically so they will continue learning throughout their lives and deepen their commitment to the values of kindness, helpfulness, personal responsibility, and respect for others.
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