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Preliminary Program
The Illinois Reading Council invites you to the 46th Annual Illinois Reading Conference
March 13-15, 2014Springfield, Illinois
Preliminary Program 2014Illinois Reading Council Conference
March 13-15, 2014
BUILDING BRIDGES
to LiteracyJoin the Illinois Reading Council as we welcome and learn from a diverse number of featured speakers who will help teachers, specialists, and administrators from every grade-level and content area to Build BridgeS to
Literacy from March 13-15, 2014 in Springfield, Illinois.
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Jon ScieszkaJon Scieszka earned his MFA in Fiction from Columbia University in New York in 1980 and began his writing career painting apartments. From there, he moved on to teaching elementary school for 10 years. After many rejection letters, Jon finally got his first book, The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!, published and has been writing books for kids for over twenty years. He has also authored books such as The Stinky Cheese Man, The Time Warp Trio series, Math Curse, Science Verse, the Spaceheadz series, the Trucktown series, and a “mess” of others. He is the founder of the literacy initiative for boys called GUYS READ. He was named our nation’s first National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature—and, he still has the medal to prove it. An engaging and humorous speaker, Jon’s audiences will enjoy his keynote as much as they do his books.
James PattersonIn the past three years, James Patterson has sold more books than any other author (according to BookScan), and in total James’ books have sold an estimated 260 million copies worldwide. Since 2006, one out of every seventeen hardcover fiction books sold was a Patterson title. He is the first author to have #1 new titles simultaneously on The New York Times adult and children’s best sellers lists and is the only author to have five new hardcover novels debut at #1 on the list in one year—a record-breaking feat he’s accomplished every year since 2005. To date, James Patterson has had nineteen consecutive #1 New York Times bestselling novels and holds the New York Times record for most Hardcover
Fiction bestselling titles by a single author (76 total), which is also a Guinness World Record. From his James Patterson Pageturner Awards (which rewarded groups and individuals for creative and effective ways of spreading the joy of reading) to his website READKIDDOREAD.com (which helps adults find books that kids are sure to love), to his regular donations of thousands of books to troops overseas, Patterson is a lifelong champion of books and reading. The Illinois Reading Council has the honor and privilege of welcoming James Patterson as a keynote speaker at our 2014 Conference!
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Richard AllingtonDick Allington, Professor of Education at the University of Tennessee, has served as president of the National Reading Conference and the International Reading Association. He received the William S. Gray Citation of Merit from IRA for his contributions to the organization and the profession. He was co-recipient of the Albert J. Harris Award for contributions to improving professional understanding of reading/learning disabilities and was elected to the Reading Hall of Fame. Dick has served, or is serving, on several editorial advisory boards and has authored more than 100 research articles and more than a dozen books. A recognized leader in the field of literacy, Dick will continue to inspire us to help our students.
Nancie AtwellNancie Atwell is one of the most highly respected educators in the United States. She teaches seventh- and eighth-grade writing, reading, and history at the Center for Teaching and Learning, a K-8 demonstration school she founded in Edgecomb, Maine, in 1990. Nancie was the first classroom teacher to receive the NCTE David H. Russell Award and the MLA Mina P. Shaughnessy Prize for distinguished research in the teaching of English. She has authored numerous books that have inspired generations of teachers. She has helped students become independent, sophisticated readers and writers through her workshops and by beginning each day the way Nancie does—with poetry, the mother genre.
Carmen Agra DeedyCarmen Agra Deedy is an internationally known, award-winning author of children’s literature, storyteller, and radio contributor. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee with her family in 1964 after the Cuban Revolution. Carmen began her career as a storyteller and has engaged audiences at such varied venues as the American Library Association, Refugees International, the Disney Institute, and the Kennedy Center, just to name a few. An ardent supporter of libraries, she was the 2008 National Spokesperson for School Library Media Month and some of her most notable award-winning books that fill our libraries include: 14 Cows for America, The Yellow Star and The Library Dragon.
Jerry O’Shea Cynthia Church Amy PierceJerry O’Shea (Assistant Superintendent-Curriculum Director), Cynthia Church (Principal) and Amy Pierce (Reading Consultant) are part of a leadership team in Marquardt District 15 collaborating with classroom teachers, reading specialists and ELL teachers to implement a trade book based curriculum developed in accordance with Richard Allington’s research. Despite having a high percentage of low-income students and English language learners in the district’s population, students have shown tremendous growth. Come learn more about how this work connects to the Common Core Standards and impacts the student growth aspect of our new teacher evaluation guidelines.
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SUNDAY CUMMINSSunday Cummins was a public school teacher for ten years and on the faculty at National Louis University for five years. Sunday continues to teach and learn alongside educators and students as a literacy consultant, author and researcher with a focus on reading and writing informational texts. She shares her work on the power of teaching with nonfiction texts to transform students’ thinking by presenting at the local, state, national and international conferences. She is an avid reader of informational trade books and writes meaningful reviews teachers can access on her blog. She has published several articles, written a book on the close reading of informational texts and is working on a second book that addresses the complexity of informational texts. Sunday ‘gets’ being a teacher in today’s classrooms and you are guaranteed to leave her presentation with effective strategies to take back to the classroom on Monday morning.
Nic BishopNic Bishop was born in England and raised in Bangladesh, Sudan, and Papua New Guinea. He has traveled across Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Nic has been likened to a David Attenborough for kids and has the adventurous spirit of an Indiana Jones. His work as a photographer has taken him to the farthest corners of the planet and back home, where his guest bedroom often accommodates tarantulas, snakes, and chameleons. Nic switched from writing adult to children’s books because he remembered his early school years in which he had no interest in reading the fiction books given to him. More than sixty children’s books later, Nic Bishop, acclaimed photographer and author, will provide conference attendees with a snapshot into the picture perfect world of non-fiction. Say cheese!
Ellen kacicEllen Kacic has been an educator for over twenty years, teaching in Texas, Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida, and now in Illinois. With teaching experience across the country, and the grade levels, Ellen will share ideas on how to incorporate close reading strategies within integrated literacy units that meet the rigor outlined in the common core, engage students’ critical thinking skills, improve learning, and incorporate various forms of printed text and multimedia excerpts.
Sheila tucker and joanne komendaTrue master teachers, Sheila Tucker and Joanne Komenda have more than fifty years of combined teaching experience in a variety of educational settings. They have effectively combined Sunday Cummin’s close reading strategies with other effective research based strategies to develop independent thinkers who are fully engaged in deeply reading texts, critically thinking about their reading, and can demonstrate understanding of texts through their writing. You won’t want to miss out on their inventive and practical ideas.
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Mary EhrenworthMary Ehrenworth is Deputy Director at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Columbia University, which was founded by Lucy Calkins. Mary oversees the Project’s work with middle school teachers, coaches, principals, and students. Mary is the author or co-author of many books and articles including: Pathways to the Common Core and Units of Study for Teaching Reading, Grades 3-5: A Curriculum for the Reading Workshop. Mary is a speaker and staff developer in children’s and adolescent literacy in school districts across the nation and internationally. From that day long ago when a beloved teacher gave her The Secret Garden, to the days she spends now sitting next to children and teachers helping them become powerful and passionate readers and writers, Mary has been lucky enough to spend her time among things she loves best: books, kids, and teachers.
“The most interesting people I know are lifelong readers and writers.”
Debbie DillerDebbie Diller has been an educator for over thirty-five years; how time flies and how teaching has changed! Debbie has taught Pre-K through 10th grade in public schools. Her experience ranges from being a classroom teacher to a Title I reading specialist to a migrant education teacher to a literacy coach, as well as a national consultant and author. Debbie uses her strong understandings of child development and literacy and math development to address the differentiated needs of all students in her work with teachers and administrators. Debbie builds upon current research and theory to provide practical, realistic applications in today’s classrooms. Debbie strives to be a 21st century teacher, so to stay tuned into their needs she spends time every week working with children and their teachers in classrooms.
Tayce SantyBuild a Bridge to Math Literacy, Workshop Style with classroom teacher Tayce Santy. Tayce incorporates Debbie Diller’s work with math stations and small group instruction in a workshop style format resulting in classroom math lessons that are engaging and effective. But wait there’s more–Tayce also utilizes a classroom economy that teaches children the lifelong skills of financial responsibility through fun, experiential learning.
Sheila ruh and sherry sejnostTechnology has come a long way from just learning to keyboard in a Word document. Valued members of the IRC Educational Media Committee and Conference Technology Committee, Sheila Ruh and Sherry Sejnost have worked with both teachers and students to effectively integrate technology throughout the curriculum to raise student achievement and motivation. Sheila and Sherry will share their expertise as well as inventive and practical ideas that everyone, including the technologically challenged, can take back to implement in the classroom.
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Douglas FisherDoug Fisher is a professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High & Middle College. Doug is on the Board of Directors for the International Reading Association and a member of the California Reading Hall of Fame. He is the recipient of many awards honoring both his writing and teaching. Doug has authored and co-authored numerous journal articles and books related to improving student achievement, reading and literacy, differentiated instruction, assessment, and curriculum design. Doug’s exploration of the language and learning connection is bridging the gap between literacy and content area instruction and will truly inform and motivate middle and secondary teachers.
Nancy FreyNancy Frey is a professor of Literacy in the School of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. She is the recipient of many awards and has authored and co-authored numerous journal articles and books. Nancy is a board member of the California Reading Association, and teaches a variety of content area instruction courses in elementary and secondary literacy. As a credentialed special educator, reading specialist, and administrator in California, Nancy also strongly supports students with diverse learning needs. Her favorite place to be is the Health Sciences High and Middle College, where she learns from teachers and students every day.
Dan GutmanDan Gutman was born in a log cabin in Illinois and used to write by candlelight with a piece of chalk on a shovel. Oh, wait a minute. That was Abraham Lincoln. Actually, Dan Gutman grew up in New Jersey and, for some reason, still lives there. When he was a young boy, Dan didn’t like to read. So, he decided to use humor, action and simple writing techniques to attract even the most reluctant readers. His My Weird School series, The Genius Files series, and the baseball card adventure series are just a few of the many books your reluctant readers have come to enjoy.
CandacE FlemingCandace Fleming has always been a storyteller or, as some people might say, a “fibber.” Luckily for Candace, instead of her parents calling her stories “fibs,” they called them “imaginative” and encouraged her to put her stories down on paper. Candace studied history in college, and it wasn’t until she had children that she discovered writing children’s books would combine her love of stories, musical language, history, and reading. After years of rejection letters, one of Candace’s stories became a book, and since then her career as a children’s author has flourished. Candace’s passion for reading and writing is contagious—listen to her story and catch the bug.
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Kate KliseKate Klise has written many award-winning children’s books, most of which are illustrated by her sister, M. Sarah Klise. But Kate wasn’t always a children’s author—she began her career working as a correspondent for People magazine. Writing thousands of letters to family and friends is probably why she writes many of her books in epistolary format, such as the popular Regarding series, which is presented in a scrapbook style format with letters, journal entries, and related ephemera telling the story. She is also known for her picture books as well as the bestselling 43 Old Cemetery Road series. Kate’s presentation will contain lots of practical classroom ideas that will not disappoint conference attendees.
Stephanie HarveyStephanie Harvey is passionate about literacy! Whatever the size of the group—500 teachers at a conference, 50 administrators in a district workshop, or 25 students on the floor—Stephanie brings something special when she talks about literacy: passion. She has spent the past forty years teaching and learning about reading and writing. After fifteen years of regular elementary and special education teaching, Stephanie became a staff developer for the Denver-based Public Education and Business Coalition, a partnership of leaders from education and business who support innovation in public school. She currently serves as a private literacy consultant to schools and districts throughout the country. Teaching kids reading and thinking strategies to enhance their literacy development and move them to be independent, engaged, spirited, lifelong readers, writers, thinkers, and learners is our primary goal. Helping teachers reach that goal is our most important mission.
“Passion and wonder are contagious. No better way to fire up our kids than to share our own passion for and wonder about the world and all it has to offer.”
Roberta SejnostCuriosity. At the heart of lifelong learning is curiosity. Roberta Sejnost is a nationally recognized staff developer, presenter and member of the IRC Executive Committee. Roberta is a curious lifelong learner. New common core standards require that students work together to read and compare complex texts and apply understandings gained from them through writing, speaking and listening. Learn how to combine comprehension strategies, the research process and student collaboration to create well-structured, student-led cross-curricular book discussions and inquiry projects that help students build knowledge about things that matter in their lives.
Kristin Ziemke and Katie MuhtarisAfter working extensively with Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis, and Harvey Daniels, Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris have co-authored the book Connecting Comprehension and Technology, which can be summed up in four words: engagement, curiosity, content and thinking! This practical session will build upon Stephanie’s keynote and share comprehension, collaboration, and inquiry lessons that guide students to work effectively in small groups, identify questions that matter and develop thinking habits that guide them to personalize learning across the curriculum.
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Eric LitwinEric Litwin (Mr. Eric) is a song-singing, guitar-strumming, book-writing, harmonica-blowing, five time national award-winning, folksy, fun type of guy. He is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Pete the Cat picture books. Mr. Eric is a popular performing artist focusing on interactive literacy and participatory music. He has played at Lincoln Center as well as a plethora of schools, festivals, and libraries across the country. Mr. Eric shares simple, interactive songs and stories using traditional techniques such as call and response, repetition, and creative movement, which can be applied to lessons, classroom management, and transitions. Get ready to sing, dance and fall in love with interactive literacy and music. No musical experience is necessary to participate.
Mary Pope OsborneMary Pope Osborne grew up in a military family, so by the time she was fifteen she had already traveled throughout much of the United States. After college, Mary still craved adventure, so she set off with a small band of Europeans to “The East.” She traveled overland in a caravan of rickety vans to sixteen Asian countries including Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. Mary had to return home due to illness. Then one day, out of the blue, she began to write. Now more than thirty years and a hundred books later, she feels fortunate to take journeys through time in the Magic Tree House series. Mary writes the Magic Tree House fiction books, and her husband and sister write the non-fiction companion books—perfect pairings to help enhance students’ reading for meaning experience!
“Writing is a miracle. You can travel anywhere in the world, to any time and any place—and still be home in time to have dinner.”
NATALIE POPE BOYCENatalie Pope Boyce and her sister Mary Pope Osborne share a common idea–books give kids an amazing chance to have their own adventures–and they never have to leave home! Natalie fondly remembers the beautiful places she and Mary have lived growing up, such as Salzburg, Austria where they could see a castle from their bedroom window and walk down the same lovely old streets that Mozart walked. Natalie continues to travel around the world and believes the memories of her travels are what makes Fact Trackers so much fun to write. IRC is thrilled to have both Mary and Natalie share their lives and their books during the Building Bridges to Literacy Conference–come prepared for adventure as we travel through time with Mary and Natalie!
Roxanne OwensDr. Seuss is one of the most beloved authors of all time. His lyrical and fun-loving use of language brings a sense of joy to all who read his books. Roxanne Owens, one of IRC’s Past President’s, will show you how to build bridges of literacy within the classroom, between schools and families and within families based on Dr. Seuss’s work. Join Roxanne–make delightful whimsy ensue, you’ll just want to yell “Whoopdeedo”!
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Jan RichardsonJan Richardson is a literacy consultant and author who earned her Ph.D. studying struggling readers. She has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, Reading Recovery® teacher leader, and staff developer. Her most recent book The Next Step in Guided Reading provides teachers with practical suggestions and lesson plans for increasing the power and impact of guided reading. Participants leave her workshops with a new awareness of what can be done to motivate, engage, and accelerate every student—especially struggling readers.
Aaron ReynoldsAaron Reynolds is a New York Times Bestselling Author and has written many highly acclaimed books for kids, including Creepy Carrots!, Chicks and Salsa, Back of the Bus, and the Joey Fly, Private Eye graphic novel series. Aaron wasn’t always a writer. After graduating in Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University, he held many interesting and exciting jobs, including actor, businessman, waiter, dancer, carpenter, and chef. He has never been a carrot, a rooster or a superhero, but he has a passion for kids’ books and seeing kids reading them. He regularly makes time to visit schools where his hilarious hands-on presentations keep kids spellbound.
Timothy RasinskiOnce an elementary and middle school classroom and Title 1 teacher in rural Nebraska, Tim Rasinski is now a Professor of Education in the Reading and Writing Center at Kent State University. He has written over 150 articles and has edited or authored 12 books on reading education. Tim has served on the Board of Directors of the International Reading Association, was editor of The Reading Teacher, and currently serves as co-editor of the Journal of Literacy Research. His interests include reading fluency and word study, reading in the elementary and middle grades, and readers who struggle.
Deborah wrightDeborah Wright has an M.A. in Linguistics and has been a teacher for over twenty-five years. She will combine her extensive background in literacy and language with Tim Rasinski’s work to provide conference attendees with research-based practical classroom ideas related to word study. Not only will her work bridge gaps for struggling readers but it will empower English language learners to acquire the language necessary to think critically and communicate effectively.
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Tony SteadTony Stead is an Australian educator who has taught in elementary schools and lectured at the University of Melbourne. He is the past president of the Melbourne Chapter of the Australian Reading Association and the author of many publications. His latest publication, co-authored with Linda Hoyt, Is That a Fact?: Teaching Nonfiction Writing, and the video series Time for Nonfiction highlight recent work with several teachers at the Manhattan New School. Tony has been a featured speaker at hundreds of conferences. He currently works extensively in literacy education with school districts across the United States, Canada, and Australia. His greatest love is learning from children!
Maria WaltherMaria Walther tells her first-grade students that she went to school for a long time to learn as much as she could about teaching young children. Committed to staying in the classroom, she has earned three degrees, National Board Certification, and has served on numerous district committees to improve literacy instruction. She is also the author of several books on literacy instruction. Along with teaching young learners, Maria inspires other professionals by sharing her latest thinking related to reading and writing. Although Maria has received numerous awards, her greatest honor is that she has the enormous responsibility of giving her first graders the gift of literacy every day.
Reba M. WadsworthReba Wadsworth, a former elementary classroom teacher, guidance counselor, and principal, now works as an independent consultant. She has conducted numerous literacy workshops at the local, state, national, and international level. Reba currently serves as a national consultant for Booksource, Inc. and Developmental Studies Center, conducting workshops across the United States. Her work is centered on the belief that children must read and write everyday in authentic ways that value the background knowledge that each child brings to school. She supports her practices with the use of outstanding picture books as described in the book she co-authored, Reading Aloud Across the Curriculum: How to Build Bridges in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Becky Anderson WilkinsBecky Anderson Wilkins is the co-owner of Anderson’s Bookshops and Anderson’s Bookfair Company in Naperville, Downers Grove, and Aurora. She has been a children’s literature consultant and book buyer for over twenty-five years. Her family business was awarded the Illinois Family Business of the Year in 2002 by Loyola University and won the prestigious national award for Bookseller of the Year by Publisher’s Weekly. She is past president of the American Booksellers Association, the Association of Booksellers for Children (ABC) and the Great Lakes Booksellers Association. Her love of reading, her ability to place the right book in a child’s hand, and her service on the Illinois Reads committee are what IRC appreciates most!
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Kassia Omohundro WedekindKassia Omohundro Wedekind is currently a kindergarten teacher at Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences, a public school in Falls Church, Virginia, where she previously taught second and third grades and served as a math coach. Her professional passion is building strong mathematical communities in which teachers guide students’ development as mathematicians through problem solving and an understanding of how children learn about math. Much of her work focuses on the connections of the workshop format of instruction in both literacy and mathematics, as well as the role of storytelling.
ANDREA BEATYWelcome IRC’s newest Prairie State Award winner and Illinois Reads author Andrea Beaty. Andrea was born in southern Illinois and raised in the village of Ewing, which is the basis of her novel, Secrets of the Cicada Summer. The characters in her picture books and novels are smart, funny, and unapologetic in their passion. Like Andrea, they are doers. Curiosity, creativity, innovation and persistence are recurring themes in her work and her life. Andrea’s books have won numerous awards including the Friends of American Writing Award, Parents Choice Silver and Gold Medals and National Association of Parenting Publication Gold medals.
Jon waterhouseIRC is proud to feature National Geographic Explorer and Society Fellow, Jon Waterhouse. He is also the Executive Director of the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council. In the tenth grade, Jon dropped out of school. Not long after, he found himself facing either prison or the military. He chose the latter. “I needed to get as far away from the negative influences in my life as possible,” he says. For the next twenty years, Jon traveled all over the world with the U.S. Navy and backpacked through the Scottish moors, Asian jungles, the meadows of the Azores, and the Alaskan wilderness. Jon believes “education is important” and advocates, “Don’t accept the accepted path; have the courage to go out there. Get a passport, save a little money, get a subscription to National Geographic, buy a globe, and go to some place that grips you.” Join IRC in listening to Jon’s gripping stories–his work will definitely impact how you view the underprivileged and disadvantaged children in your school or community.
Susan Bennett-ARmisteadSusan Bennett-Armistead is currently an associate professor of literacy education and the Correll Professor of Early Literacy at the University of Maine. Susan has worked as a preschool teacher, an administrator and the Program Supervisor for Michigan State University’s Child Development Laboratories. Her work in these various settings included a brief “but delightful” stint in the Alaskan bush. Susan speaks internationally on literacy development in young children as well as on the role families can play in that development. Susan is the author and co-author of several books for teachers and families as well as a collection of informational texts for emergent readers.
All Conference Attendees, Presenters, and Illinois Legislators are invited to the
WELCOME RECEPTIONWednesday, March 12, 2014
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Old State Capitol
Join IRC as we proudly introduce the book titles for the Second Annual Illinois Reads Program that promotes reading for all Illinois citizens. Special guests will join us at the reception.
Wednesday, March 12, 20148:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Abraham Lincoln Ballroom
Book Gossip
What are the hottest new adult titlesfor your reading pleasure?
Come to Book Gossip and hear about great reads for grownups!
Popcorn and soda will be provided.
IRC 2014
Books will be available for purchase.
Anderson’s Bookshops
Thank you, , for sponsoring this event!
Hear the Authors Readand Late-Night Autograph Session
Thursday, March 13, 20148:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Hilton Grand BallroomAndrea Beaty
Kate Klise
Aaron Reynolds
Candace Fleming
Dan Gutman
Mary Pope Osborne
Nic Bishop
Carmen Agra Deedy
CONFERENCE OVERVIEWWednesday, March 12, 2014
Registration - Convention Center Lobby Welcome Reception and Illinois Reads Program - Old State Capitol Book Gossip - A. Lincoln Ballroom
Thursday, March 13, 2014 Registration - Convention Center Lobby Thursday Breakfast - A. Lincoln Ballroom - Carmen Agra Deedy Orientation for New Participants - A. Lincoln Bond Sessions/Featured Speakers/Workshops Hall of Councils - Convention Center, Lower Level Exhibits - Convention Center Refreshments in Exhibit Area - Convention Center Thursday Luncheon - A. Lincoln Ballroom - Stephanie Harvey Thursday Luncheon - Hilton Grand Ballroom - Mary Pope Osborne Sessions/Featured Speakers/Workshops Refreshments in Exhibit Area - Convention Center Exhibit Hall Extravaganza - Convention Center IRC Annual Membership Meeting - Hilton Rendezvous Thursday Prairie State Award Banquet - A. Lincoln Ballroom - Jon Waterhouse Hear the Authors Read and Autographing - Hilton Grand Ballroom
Friday, March 14, 2014 Registration - Convention Center Lobby Friday Breakfast - A. Lincoln Ballroom - Dan Gutman Sessions/Featured Speakers/Workshops Hall of Councils - Convention Center, Lower Level Exhibits - Convention Center Refreshments in Exhibit Area - Convention Center Friday Luncheon - A. Lincoln Ballroom - Debbie Diller Friday Luncheon - Hilton Grand Ballroom - Eric Litwin Sessions/Featured Speakers/Workshops Beatnik Bar - Hilton Conference Center Refreshments in Exhibit Area - Convention Center Preservice Teachers’ Round Table - A. Lincoln Freeport Preservice Teachers’ Pizza Party - A. Lincoln Ballroom Friday Banquet - Hilton Grand Ballroom - James Patterson Heard It Through the Grapevine Book Chat - A. Lincoln Ballroom
Saturday, March 15, 2014 Saturday Breakfast - A. Lincoln Ballroom - Nancie Atwell Registration - Convention Center Lobby Sessions/Featured Speakers/Workshops Saturday Author Luncheon - Hilton Grand Ballroom - Jon Scieszka
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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIRS & STAFF Cindy Gerwin, 2014 IRC Conference Chair Lou Ferroli, Assistant Chair & 2015 Chair Mary Jo Bangert, Audio Visual Karen Biggs-Tucker, Greeters/Hospitality Jennifer Carter, Greeters/Hospitality Barb Chrz-White, Registration Susan Cisna, Meal Tickets Mary Gardner, Special Events Gail Huizinga, Special Events Debbie Kaczmarski, Speaker Gift Bags Karen Kortkamp, Exhibits - Staff Kristin Kreckman, Registration - Staff Sheree Kutter, Signs Anne Midden, Audio Visual Roxanne Owens, Autographing
Carol Owles, Preservice Pizza PartySusanne Picchi, Special EventsTammy Potts, Illinois Reads Karen Ringas, MerchandiseKatherine Schumacher, Merchandise Sherry Sejnost, TechnologyCarrie Sheridan, Executive Director - StaffAmber Smith, Speaker Gift BagsRebecca Steinbach, Speaker Gift BagsKristen Stombres, Student HelpersDonna Stone, SignsJoy Towner, Student HelpersBrian Tucker, Greeters/HospitalityDiana Woods, AutographingJennifer Young, Special Events
2013-2014 ILLINOIS READING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President - Tammy Potts President-Elect - Cindy Gerwin Vice President - Lou Ferroli Past President - Patricia Braun
Treasurer - Linda OshitaRecording Secretary - April FloodIRA State Coordinator - Roberta SejnostDirector of Membership - Janell Hartman
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Special appreciation is extended to the following professionals for their extensive contributions to the success of the 2014 Conference.
PUBLISHERS & BUSINESSES American Reading Company Richard Allington Anderson’s Bookshops Book Gossip, Hear the Authors Read, Illinois Reads, Becky Anderson Wilkins Capstone Classroom Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Grace Educational Resources Stephanie Harvey Illinois Education Association Conference Scholarships, Illinois Reads Illinois State Board of Education Maribeth Carlini Illinois State Library Bonnie Matheis International Reading Association Douglas Fisher Lake-Cook Distributors Student Helpers McGraw-Hill School Education Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Perfection Learning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Old State Capitol Welcome Reception/Illinois Reads Program Scholastic, Inc. Susan Bennett-Armistead, Timothy Rasinski, Jan Richardson, Maria Walther Treasure Bay Books Books for Presenters Treetop Publishing “Bare Books” Books for Presenters Zaner-Bloser Presidents’ Breakfast
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GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATIONPlease take a moment to read the information below regarding the 2014 IRC Conference. • MeetingsMeetings will be held in the Prairie Capital Convention Center, the Abraham Lincoln Hotel, and the Hilton Springfield Hotel. • Pre-Registration&RegistrationPre-registered conferees may obtain their registration packets at the Registration Desk in the Prairie Capital Convention Center Lobby. On-site registration is also available. Hotel reservations and meal function tickets should be secured prior to arrival in Springfield. Meal functions usually sell out early. Registration Hours: Wednesday, March 12 – 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday, March 14 – 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13 – 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15 – 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.• AdmissiontoMeetingsPaid conferees receive a badge with their registration packet. Badges are required at all times and for all conference functions. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-purchased tickets are required for all meal functions. • SpecialAccommodationsIndividuals who need special accommodations should make specific requests in writing to the IRC office three weeks prior to the conference in order for their needs to be met.• FoodAll scheduled meal functions require pre-purchased tickets. The concession area in the Convention Center will be open during exhibit hours. The Abraham Lincoln Hotel will offer a cash Continental Breakfast on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Springfield restaurant information will be available at the hospitality table in the Convention Center Lobby. • Hospitality&InformationTableA hospitality and information table is located in the lobby of the Prairie Capital Convention Center.• MessageBoardThere will be a message board for conferees to leave notes in the registration area at the Convention Center. A phone line (217-788-8836) has been established at the Registration Desk to receive emergency phone calls.• LostandFoundInquire at the Registration Desk in the Convention Center regarding lost and found items. IRC is not responsible for lost or stolen items. • IRCConferenceisanOpenForumThe IRC Conference serves as an open forum and exchange of ideas and opinions. Opinions that are expressed by program presenters and participants do not reflect endorsements by the Illinois Reading Council.• ShuttleServiceIRC will provide free shuttle service between the hotels/motels on the IRC Housing Form and the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Thursday and Friday. The Shuttle Schedule will be printed in the program book. Please note that all hotels have shuttle service information. On Saturday, there are many parking options available and on-street parking is FREE! • PreliminaryProgramBookIn accordance with IRA guidelines, individuals have not been designated by titles. Acknowledgments to publishers and other companies for sponsoring speakers and special events are current as of this printing. Information in this preliminary program is subject to change.• NoSmokingIn consideration of others we request your cooperation in observing the NO SMOKING regulations inside buildings.• CellPhonesPlease silence phones during sessions at the conference. • Videotaping/Audiotaping/PhotosUnless notified in writing, registration to the conference constitutes an agreement that the registrant’s image, likeness, and appearance can be used in photographs of such events and activities It is also not permitted to videotape, audiotape, or take photos of conference speakers without the speakers consent. • Cancellation/RefundPolicyConference refund requests must be in writing and postmarked by March 1, 2014. Requests can also be faxed to (309) 454-3512 or emailed to [email protected]. A $25 processing fee will be assessed. Please note that membership fees are non-refundable. Conference registration is transferable and replacement of names must be requested by March 5, 2014.
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7:00 – 8:30
Thursday BreakfastThe Enduring Power of Children’s Books
Featured Speaker: Carmen Agra Deedy
7:00 – 7:45
Orientation to the IRC Conference (All) Presenters: Boomer Crotty, Kathleen Sweeney
Pre-Conference SessionsWednesday, March 12, 2014
Conference SessionsThursday, March 13, 2014
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Admin = Administrators ELL = English Language Learners Lib = Librarians Spec = Special Needs Students Univ = Professors/Instructors
8:00 – 9:00
Using Magic Tree House books in the Classroom Featured Speakers: Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
How RtI is Supposed to Work (All) Featured Speaker: Richard Allington
Close Reading of Complex Texts (All) Featured Speakers: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey
Implementing and Using CCSS-Aligned Performance Tasks for Learning (K-12, ELL, Admin) Presenter: Sheleen DeLockery
Differentiation: Using the M & M’s of Instruction (K-3, Spec) Presenters: Becky Carlson, Jeri Kitchin
Using Wordless Pictures Books to Stimulate Writing (K-9, ELL) Presenters: Jeanne Okrasinski, Dana Stodden
6:00 – 8:00
Welcome Reception and Illinois Reads Program
8:30 – 10:00
Anderson’s Bookshops Book Gossip
Read to Feed (PreK-12, ELL, Spec, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Beth Gunzel
Implementing Book Clubs in Your Classroom (4-9) Presenters: Alaina Weatherford, Amanda Lamps, Pat Leal
Literacy Wellness Check-Up (All) Presenters: Tammy Gramlich, Cheryl Walker
Inspirational Literature; Cultivating Compassion in Adolescents (4-12, Lib) Presenter: Amy Orvis
Philosophy: Enhancing Speaking and Listening in Secondary Education (9-12) Presenters: Nathan Schroll, Elizabeth Fay
Word Work and Listen to Reading Come ALIVE with Technology! (K-9, ELL, Spec, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Jessica Beckner
Poetry and Technology (K-9, Lib) Presenter: Barbara Ashton
Essential Middle School Strategies for English Language Learners (ELLs) in the Content Areas (6-9, ELL) Presenters: Amanda Schacht, Gabriela Carbajal
Close Encounters of the Reading Kind! (K-6) Presenters: Rebecca Wiegel, Kelly Pinta, Lisa Riley, Jennifer Burton
Push the Envelope and Build Cross-Curricular Literacy Bridges via Envelope Graphic Organizers (K-12, ELL, Spec, Univ, Lib) Presenter: Judith Youngers
Instant Improvement in Writing (4-12) Presenter: Linda Mikottis
Word Study Palooza (K-3) Presenter: Jacqueline Easley
Taking the First or Next Step in Guided Reading: Teaching Text Structure (K-6, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Karen Ruffner
Home-School Communication: Partnering with Linguistically Diverse Families (K-9, ELL, Admin) Presenters: Jaime Vasquez, Melanie Walski, Arthi Rao
Text Features and Technology (K-6) Presenter: Susan Massey
Co-Teaching in a Reading-Writing Workshop (4-9, Spec) Presenters: Pauline Zdonek, Valerie Yeager
Tucking the Arts around Your Literacy Program (K-3) Presenter: Susan Argyle
Create A Class Book With Narratives And Informational Writing (K-6) Presenter: Sara Spruce
Competency-Based Assessment: Successes and Gaps to Goals (9-12) Presenters: Jonah Bondurant, Monica Ybarra
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Building a Bridge to Connect Teacher Research, Instructional Approaches, Common Core Literacy Goals, and Student Achievement (All) Presenter: Janalyn Meehan Rogus
Pinterest + Daily 5 = Engaged Students (K-3) Presenters: Jennifer Haberkorn, Melissa Boatman
Health Education in the 21st Century: Promoting Literacy-Based Instruction through the Collaborative Health Classroom (4-12, ELL, Spec, Admin) Presenters: Terry McHugh, Sarah Gershon
Study Skills Smackdown! (6-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin, Lib) (SRL) Presenter: Elizabeth Strejcek
Sneaking Through the Brain’s Backdoor for Easy Access to the Hardest Reading & Writing Skills! (PreK-3, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ) Presenter: Katie Garner
The Librarians’ Roundtable (K-12, Lib) Presenter: Leslie Forsman
The Power of Writing During Close Reading of Informational Text (3-8) Featured Speaker: Sunday Cummins
The Nonfiction Detective (4-8) Featured Speaker: Candace Fleming
Close-Up Look at the Animal Series (All) Featured Speaker: Nic Bishop
Primary Writing Across the Curriculum Presenters: Becky Furnish, Julie Klemm
9:15 – 10:15
New and Notable Books for Grades K-8 (K-8) Featured Speaker: Becky Anderson Wilkins
Thinking, Intensive Learning, Grades K-2 (K-2) Featured Speaker: Stephanie Harvey
Better Learning Through Structured Teaching (All) Featured Speakers: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey
Assessment Insanity and What You Can Do About It (K-3, Spec, Admin) Presenters: Amy Huftalin, Lou Ferroli
PreK-3! Let’s Choose & Use Nonfiction to Meet the CCSS for Informational Text (PreK-3) Presenter: Kathy Barclay
A School’s Perspective in Improving Literacy in the Age of Common Core (All) Featured Speakers: Jerry O’Shea, Cynthia Church, Amy Pierce
Success with the COMMON CORE, Grammar Jingles, The Writing Traits, and Much MORE! (K-9, ELL, Spec, Admin) Presenters: Michael Schafstall, Becky Moran
Common Core Strategies for Informational Text (4-9) Presenter: Adrianne Roggenbuck
Lincoln’s “Anna Plan” Journey (K-5, ELL, Spec, Admin) Presenters: Dawn Andermann, Brandi Casey
Conquering the Common Core with Google and other Web 2.0 Tools (All) Presenters: David McCafferty, RJ Meyer
Focusing In On Boys Who Can Read But Don’t Want To (4-9, Lib) Presenter: Laura Feldt
Navigating Nonfiction (K-6, ELL) Presenters: Rita Weber, Marisa Uribe, Janice Such
Ready, Set, Move! Integrating common Core Standards with movement across the curriculum (PreK-3, ELL, Spec, Univ) Presenters: Victoria Romano, Kathleen Ridlon
Evidence and the CCSS: Text-Based Questions and Analysis (K-12) Presenter: Sheila Oates
Book Buddies (K-6) Presenters: Tanya Gambill, Linda Robinson, Wendy Peal
Multiplying Vocabulary Using Manipulatives (K-9, ELL, Admin) Presenter: Gaye Heath
Word Warm-Ups: Quick Exercises for Word Mastery (K-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Admin) Presenter: Carol Ann Kane
Writer’s Notebooks for Novices (K-12) Presenter: Joy Towner
Creating New Elements with CCSS: Word Walls to Language Walls and Language and Literacy Centers (PreK-9, ELL, Spec) Presenters: Becky McTague, Margaret Policastro
Writing Rocks! (PreK-3, ELL, Spec) Presenters: Angie Gulliford, Carrie Hernandez
Literacy in the Math and Science Classroom at the High School Level (6-12) Presenters: Amy Stoops, Barb Mazzolini
YOU Are Their GPS–Are you “recalculating” quickly when students take a wrong turn? What map do we use to take them home? (K-6, ELL, Spec, Admin) Presenter: Debbie Hardwick-Smith
The ABC’s of P.E.: Integrating Language Arts into your Physical Education Program (K-3) Presenters: Len Wojciechowicz, Erik Sator
Confronting Academic Discourse: Exploring Students’ Academic Identities Through Teacher Modeling (6-12, ELL) Presenter: Steven Kushner
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Shakespeare Rocks! (4-12) Presenter: Donna Stone
Literacy Fun “Die” Mentals–Literacy Games for Grades 4-6 (K-3) Presenter: Carrie Brockway
Fighting Adolescent Apathy With Authentic Engagement (6-9) Presenters: Jason Brogan, Mal Keenan
Building a Literacy Coaching Program for High Schools (9-12, Admin) Presenters: Kelli Mason, Denise Dahlin, Nicole Scolaro, Meghan Sisk
All Questions are Not Created Equal: Using Text Dependent Questions to Unlock the Common Core (6-12, Admin) Presenters: Terry McHugh, Liana Bracker
Teaching the Common Core In An Uncommon Classroom: Reaching Diverse Adolescents (6-12) (SRL) Presenter: Cindi Koudelka
Living in “No-Library-Land”: Options for Rural Families, Students, and Teachers (All) Presenters: Pamela Nelson, Pamela Farris
A Path for Teaching Close Reading of Informational Text (2-8) Featured Speaker: Sunday Cummins
Clapping for Story (2-5) Featured Speaker: Candace Fleming
Bullying Hurts: Teaching Through Kindness (K-6) Featured Speaker: Reba M. Wadsworth
Strategic Readers–Moving from Dependency to Independency (K-3, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Megan Tyler
10:30 – 11:30
Assess, Decide, & Guide: The Keys to Powerful Guided Reading (K-6) Featured Speakers: Jan Richardson, Maria Walther
Will Harder Reading Materials Raise Reading Achievement? (All) Featured Speaker: Richard Allington
Pathways to the Common Core (All) Featured Speaker: Mary Ehrenworth
Oh The Places You’ll Go: Building Bridges with Dr. Seuss (K-8) Featured Speaker: Roxanne Owens
A New Innovation: Literature Circles = Inquiry Circles Featured Speaker: Roberta Sejnost
A School’s Perspective on Improving Literacy in the Age of Common Core (All) Featured Speakers: Jerry O’Shea, Cynthia Church, Amy Pierce
Writing and Publishing in the Digital World (4-9, ELL, Spec, Adults) Presenters: Jamie Diamond, Meg Gaier
I Wish I’d Known Then What I Know Now (All) Presenters: Lindsay Bohm, Jamie Impson, Molly Lindsey
Addressing Common Core Research Skills in Intermediate Classrooms (4-9, Spec, Lib) Presenters: Melinda Grimm, Laura Kieran
There’s an iPad in my classroom. Now what? (K-9) Presenter: Karen Thompson
Targeted Literacy Scaffolding to Accelerate Struggling Readers in the Social Sciences (6-12) Presenters: Rob Schmidt, William Helzer, Erin Atamian
Close Reading in the Primary Grades (K-3, Univ) Presenters: Deborah Shefren, Debra Gurvitz, Sarah Weisberg
Fluent-Yes! Comprehension-No! (K-9, Spec) Presenter: Kathleen Sweeney
Creating the New Balanced Literacy School: Implementing Common Core (All) Presenters: Margaret Policastro, Becky McTague
From Assessment to Instruction: Building that Bridge! (K-6, ELL, Spec, Univ, Admin) Presenters: Cami Breitzman, Penny Dahmer
5 Structural Alphabet Changes Bridge Literacy’s Gaps (PreK-6, Spec, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Mary Lou Sundberg
Empowering Students with Power Strategies: Approaches for Content-Literacy Achievement (4-12) Presenter: Charlie Crouse
Guys Read! (4-9, Lib) Presenter: Lynn Keck
Infusing Literacy Strategies into the High School P.E./Health/Driver’s Ed Curriculum (9-12) Presenters: Kimberly Perisin, Steve Szymkowiak
Setting Sail: Using Read-Alouds to Anchor Literacy Across the Content Areas (K-6) Presenter: Sarah Ortloff
Just Pete–A Story About Bullying (4-12) Presenter: Malinda Bertels
Critical Literacy in the Art Classroom through Visual Culture (All) Presenter: Samantha Goss
Using Text Sets and a Children’s Literature Author Visit to Jumpstart the Young Authors Contest (All) Presenter: Darryn Diuguid
Don’t Run from Running Records (K-3) Presenters: Jennifer Young, Alissa Tucker
The Scoop on Soil (K-6, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Kevin Daugherty
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Sleuth Reading: How to Read Like a Detective (Close Reading with Complex Text) (K-6) Presenter: Rhonda Crandall
Creating Voracious Readers! (K-9, ELL, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Ryan Schaefer
Eager vs. Reluctant Readers: Lessons from the Homeschool and Library Reading Group Fronts (6-12, Lib) Presenters: Barbara Binns, Liesl Shurtliff
Tell Me Something Good! Community Building that Increases Achievement (6-12) (SRL) Presenter: Patricia Tylka
Using Writing and Speaking to Close Read Complex Text (4-12, ELL, Spec, Adults) (SRL) Presenters: Jennifer Lippert, Stacie Noisey, Erin Metaxas
The Power of Students’ Questions (K-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Admin) Presenter: Denise Ahlquist
Close Reading in an Integrated Unit Featured Speaker: Ellen Kacic
The Unpredictable Path of Inspiration and Discovery–The story of Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer Featured Speaker: Andrea Beaty
Why Classroom Libraries Are Important (K-6) Featured Speaker: Reba M. Wadsworth
Multicultural Literature Issues and Practices (6-9) Presenter: Patricia Braun
11:45 – 1:30
1:45 – 2:45
New and Notable Books for Grades K-3 (K-3) Featured Speaker: Becky Anderson Wilkins
Summer Reading: Some Are Reading, Some Are Not (IRC Book Club Participants) Featured Speaker: Richard Allington
Pathways to the Common Core (All) Featured Speaker: Mary Ehrenworth
Using Technology to Incorporate the Common Core Standards (All) Featured Speakers: Sheila Ruh, Sherry Sejnost
Writing and Telling Stories For Children (All) Featured Speaker: Carmen Agra Deedy
Comprehension and Collaboration 2.0: Next steps in inquiry circles and amplifying student thinking (PreK-6) Featured Speakers: Kristin Ziemke, Katie Muhtaris
Reading and Thinking Across Multiple Informational Texts (4-9) Featured Speaker: Sunday Cummins
So many strategies, so many tools, so little time! Choosing and Using Metacognitive Strategies, iPads, and Multi-Genre Texts to Develop Reading Comprehension in intermediate-grade students (4-6) Presenters: Barbara Rieckhoff, Brenda Kraber, Megan Stanton, Peggy Rocket
Robust Vocabulary Instruction Designed to Improve Student Achievement (K-6, ELL, Spec, Admin) Presenter: Andy Hollinger
Digital Literacy and the Common Core: Catering to Curiosity (4-12, Admin) Presenter: Jimmy Juliano
Capturing Words for Struggling Readers: Student Choices for Student Voices (K-12, ELL, Spec) Presenters: Mary Hoch, Peter Fisher, Debra Gurvitz, Elizabeth Niemiec
Bridge Under Construction: How to Build a Bridge to Literacy in a Middle School Setting (4-9, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Jackie Brosam, Jeanette Brosam
Reaching the Reluctant Writer (K-12, ELL, Spec) Presenter: Linda Mikottis
Comprehensive Literacy–Teaching Units of Study in Middle School correlated to the Common Core State Standards (4-9) Presenters: Kristina Utley, Demetra Disotuar, Lori Youngblood, Maia Randhava, Sarah Nichols
Strengthening Literacy Partnership by Preparing, Educating, and Empowering the Parents of Low Income and At-Risk Students (All) Presenter: Cheryl Caesar
Thursday LuncheonWhy Curiosity, Thinking, and Collaboration
Matter in the 21st Century Featured Speaker: Stephanie Harvey
Thursday LuncheonGetting Every American Child Reading Independently by the Third Grade: Mary Pope Osborne’s Literary Mission
Featured Speaker: Mary Pope Osborne
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Using Primary Sources to Support the ELA CCSS (4-12, Lib) Presenter: Byron Holdiman
Utilizing Text Structures in Writing (K-12, ELL, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Kristina Smekens
Building Bridges to Literacy through Reading and Writing Life Stories (K-9, ELL, Univ) Presenters: JoAnne Vazzano, Janet Pariza
Building Bridges Between Special Education and the Common Core (K-9) Presenter: Kelly Schlueter
Addressing the CCSS in the Math Classroom Utilizing Literacy Strategies (6-12) Presenters: Joann Purcell, Emily Halter
Bridging Early Childhood Activity-Based Practices to Middle and High School? Yes! (4-12, Spec, Univ) Presenters: Christina Edmonds-Behrend, Kayla Napue, Melissa Rankin
What Makes a Text Complex? New Views on Leveled Texts (K-9) Presenters: Sophie Degener, Jennifer Berne
Literacy Workshop Across Content Areas Using Primary and Secondary Sources (4-12, Spec, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Mark Levine
Tricks of the Trade Revealed–So You Can Tell Stories (PreK-6, ELL, Spec) Presenter: Michael Lockett
Support Key CCSS Shifts Through Shared Inquiry (K-12, ELL, Admin) Presenter: Denise Ahlquist
Play on Words–Primary Literacy Games (K-3) Presenter: Carrie Brockway
Writing ROCKS (K-6, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Keta Foltz, Janell Hartman, Amber Findlay, Christa Curley
Engaging Students in Multimodal Memoirs (6-12, Univ) Presenters: Rebekah Buchanan, Jonathan Naskrent, Danielle Little
Building the Bridge for Struggling Students (4-9, Admin) Presenters: Mal Keenan, Anastasia Gruper, Amy MacCrindle
What’s Up Doc? Students Prescribing Solutions to Improve Reading (4-12, ELL, Spec, Adults) Presenters: Jennifer Lippert, Erin Metaxas
The Illinois Reading Council Journal: Who We Are, What We Do, and How You Can Help! (All) Presenters: Kathy Barclay, Jon Jones
Powerful Prompting During Guided Reading (All) Featured Speaker: Jan Richardson
The Nonfiction Detective (4-8) Featured Speaker: Candace Fleming
Close-Up Look at the Animal Series (All) Featured Speaker: Nic Bishop
Improving student comprehension of disciplinary specific texts (9-12) Presenters: Kate Schumacher, Stacie Rossiter
3:00 – 4:00
Inspiring a Love of Reading in Students Featured Speakers: Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
Thinking, Intensive Learning, Grades 3-8 (3-8) Featured Speaker: Stephanie Harvey
Pathways to the Common Core (All) Featured Speaker: Mary Ehrenworth
Using Technology to Incorporate the Common Core Standards (All) Featured Speakers: Sheila Ruh, Sherry Sejnost
Writing and Telling Stories For Children (All) Featured Speaker: Carmen Agra Deedy
Comprehension and Collaboration 2.0: Next steps in inquiry circles and amplifying student thinking (PreK-6) Featured Speakers: Kristin Ziemke, Katie Muhtaris
Developing Analytical Thinkers Using Close Reading Featured Speakers: Sheila Tucker, Joanne Komenda
Using Chris Soentpiet’s Books in the K-4 Classroom (K-4, ELL, Spec, Lib) Presenters: Marcia Thompson, Debbie Bernau
Throwing the Basal Out With the Bath Water (K-6, Univ, Admin) Presenters: Amy Grippando, Beth Kunesh, Mary Jo Guzaldo
Creating Critical Thinkers in the Age of Google (K-9) Presenters: Karen Higginson, Kristin Jares, Amy Cengel
Teaching Academic Resiliency in an Immediate Gratification World (6-12) Presenters: Heidi Davey, Kelly Carroll, Jill Boomer, Nicole Brennan, Erin Atamian
Drawing Conclusions with Flying Colors (All) Presenters: Jeanne Anderson, Bonnie Greenwood
Don’t Let Your Bridge Collapse (K-6, ELL, Spec) Presenter: Beth Vancil
Creating a Classroom Community That Supports Struggling Adolescent Readers (All) Presenters: Jenny Murphy, Brittany Donahoe
Carmen Agra DeedyAndrea BeatyNic Bishop
Candace Fleming
Dan Gutman Kate Klise
Mary Pope OsborneAaron Reynolds
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Motivation–the Overlooked 6th Component of Reading (4-12, ELL, Adults, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Heather Lambert
Parent Involvement at Home and School Presenter: Brenda Ehrmantraut
Re-Thinking Developing Reading (PreK-3, Spec) Presenter: Wallace Howard
Reading & Writing Workshop in the Era of CCSS (K-12, Admin) Presenter: Jennifer Burton
Empowering Students to Celebrate Their Growth (4-12) Presenters: Juanita Scott, Elise Rasso
Crack the Code of Reading with Synthetic Phonics (PreK-3, Spec, Admin) Presenter: Sue Brunson
Help! What’s That Word? CCSS Vocabulary (K-9) Presenters: Kathy Lickenbrock, Amy Shubert
Literacy and Autism: Practical Approaches for Classroom Teachers to Engage Students with Autism in Reading and Writing (Spec) Presenter: Debra Strobel
Teaching Science and English Language Arts Together–The True Way to Differentiate and Integrate the Curriculum! (All) Presenter: Tara Kristoff
Building Literacy with Participation Tales (PreK-6, ELL, Spec, Adults, Lib) Presenter: Michael Lockett
Ag Literacy Learning Centers (PreK-3, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Laura Vollmer
Fun with Foldables! (All) Presenter: Brenda Van Mol
Visual Literacy: An Educational View (6-9) Presenter: Scott Dalzell
Phonemic Awareness: The Skills Kids Need to Help Them Succeed for Pre-K-2nd Grade Teachers (PreK-3, ELL, Spec, Admin) Presenter: Alisa VanHekken
Increasing Digital Literacy in the Adolescent Classroom (6-12) Presenters: Amy MacCrindle, Laura Strebler
Effective Independent Reading in Middle School (6-9) Presenter: Christy Rush-Levine
Literacy Strategies that Work (6-12) Presenters: Jill Uhlman, Lisa Castleman
Transforming Literacy Instruction for the Common Core (K-2) Featured Speaker: Maria Walther
What Do We Do When Young Writers Struggle (K-6) Featured Speaker: Reba M. Wadsworth
Close-Up Look at the Animal Series (All) Featured Speaker: Nic Bishop
The Unpredictable Path of Inspiration and Discovery–The story of Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer Featured Speaker: Andrea Beaty
Exhibit Hall Extravanga
4:00 – 5:00
College Instructors of Reading Professional (CIRP) Reception
5:15 – 5:45
Annual Membership Meeting(All IRC Members Are Invited)
6:15 – 8:15
8:30 – 10:30
Thursday Prairie State Award BanquetThe Healing Journey
Featured Speaker: Jon Waterhouse
Andrea Beaty2014 Prairie State Award Winner
Hear the Authors Read and Autographing
7:00 – 8:30
Friday BreakfastIt Takes One To Know One
Featured Speaker: Dan Gutman
Conference SessionsFriday, March 14, 2014
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8:00 – 9:00
Visit with an Environmental Steward and National Geographic Explorer (All) Featured Speaker: Jon Waterhouse
Effective Phonics and Vocabulary Instruction for Home and School (All) Featured Speaker: Timothy Rasinski
Making the Most of Small Groups (K-6) Featured Speaker: Debbie Diller
What the Heck is the Illinois Center for the Book (K-12, Lib) Presenter: Bonnie Matheis
Choosing and Using Informational Text in the Preprimary Classroom (PreK-1) Featured Speaker: Susan Bennett-Armistead
The Wonderful World of Wikis, Blogs, and Podcasts (4-9, ELL, Spec, Adults, Admin) Presenters: Jamie Diamond, Meg Gaier
Creating Creepy Carrots!: The Creation of a Best-Selling Picture Book (K-6) Featured Speaker: Aaron Reynolds
E-Readers, Tablets, and the Internet, Oh My! (K-6) Presenters: Nichole Woodruff, Amber Reedy
Engaging Students with Nonfiction (4-9) Presenters: Kirby Andler, Shane Jensen
Recommended Books for Struggling Readers Grades 5-12 (5-12) Presenters: Elizabeth Goldsmith-Conley, Pamela Godt, Boomer Crotty, Katie Ludes, Karen Walker
Creating a Culture of Reading (All) Presenters: Donna Kouri, Lynne White, Kelly Mulhern
Common Core & Technology Fusion: 10 Ways Google Apps Helps to Improve the Writing Process (4-12, Admin) Presenter: Jimmy Juliano
Teaching Character Education through Novels (4-12) Presenters: Lindsay Bohm, Jamie Impson, Molly Lindsey
Building Bridges to Advocacy (All) Presenters: Mike Ellerman, Helen Bryant, Kathy Merz
Hoofs, Horns, Claws, Paws, and Plain Old Feet: New Experiences in Reading! (K-6, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Danny Mielneczek
Strange-But-True Civil War Stories (4-12, Lib) Presenter: Michael Lockett
Starving for Simple Solutions? (4-6) Presenters: Joni Kitchens, Gala Bohamon
Disciplinary Literacy–Meeting the Common Core State Standards in your Science and Social Studies Classrooms (6-9) Presenters: Vicki Lydon, Katie Foust, Taylor Fusinatto
Making Literacy Fun through GAMES! (All) Presenters: Stephanie Benson, Jean Ann Carter
Scaffolding for Mastery of the Common Core (6-12, Admin) Presenter: Debra Franciosi
Informational Text: The Heart of the Common Core (K-6) Presenter: Sarah Ortloff
Nonfiction Nuggets (All) Presenters: Stacy Baker, Ann Kluesner
One Author-One School: Promoting a Passion for Literacy Through a School-Wide, Cross-Curricular Program (K-12, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Heather Kraus, Noor Shammas, Lindsay Allen
A Research Analysis of Diverse Cultures Represented in Children’s Literature (K-12, Univ) Presenter: Darryn Diuguid
Illinois Authors + A basket of Books = Mentor Texts for the 6 Traits of Writing (K-9, ELL, Spec) Presenter: Joyce Jeewek
The Utility of Complex Text for Building Bridges to Literacy (4-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Brian Johnson
Servin’ Up a Combo: Reading Strategies + Gestures = Success (K-6) Presenters: Julie Steinke, Jamie Matthews
Teaching Beyond the Walls of your Classroom (All, Title I) Featured Speakers: Sheila Ruh, Sherry Sejnost
The Black and Bluest Eye: Banning Books for the Common Core! (All, SRL) Presenter: Elizabeth Strejcek
Teaching Writing Can Still Be FUN! (K-3) Presenters: Beth Taylor, Mary Gardner
Evaluating Craft and Structure in Content Area Resources (All) Presenter: Anna Deese
How I Teach Writing (All) Featured Speaker: Kate Klise
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Building Bridges to Content Area Literacy (6-12, Admin) Presenters: Mindi Rench, Pam Mendelson, Shannon Zajac, Sarah Avallone
Teaching Text Structure Aligned to Common Core (4-9) Presenter: Adrianne Roggenbuck
Reading for Meaning–Fluently (K-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Carol Ann Kane
Whole School Approaches to Foster Literacy Development (PreK-9) Presenter: Jan Rashid
Left to Right, Up and Down, Mixing Many Sounds Around! (All) Presenters: Jacqui Kolar, Amie Siman
Using Picture Book Biographies to Teach Core Curriculum (K-9, Lib) Presenters: Patricia Hruby Powell, Alice B. McGinty
What Is Your Reading State of Mind? (All) Presenters: Joyce Eddy, Donna Herman, Christy Ziller
Tackling Text Complexity (K-12) Presenter: David Leshock
Building Bridges to Content Area Comprehension (4-12) Presenters: Joy Towner, Kristen Stombres
Picture Books as Bridges to Visual Literacy (K-9) Presenter: Jacqueline Easley
Lead with Literature: Using Literature to Teach Common Core Standards in Reading, Writing and Language (4-9) Presenters: Jean Johnson, Nancy Cavanaugh
Lights Out! Let’s Read! (All) Presenters: Julie Yepsen, Lee Anne Rioux, Cheryl Mitchell
Empowering Little Writers (PreK-3, Title I) Presenters: Sarah Howe, Julie Miller
Navigating the Danielson Model (PreK-12, ELL, Spec, Lib, Title I) Presenter: Ashley Glickman
Entice the Learner: Strategies for All Content Disciplines (4-12, ELL, Spec, Admin, Title I) Featured Speaker: Roberta Sejnost
Classroom Conversations: Supporting Academic Discussions that Develop and Extend Student Thinking (6-12, SRL) Presenter: Patricia Tylka
Poetry, Common Core, and the Middle Grade Classroom (4-9) Presenter: Ruth Gheysen
Closing the Gap in Kindergarten: Reducing the Need for Intervention (PreK-1) Featured Speaker: Jan Richardson
Bridging Nonfiction Text with Visual Images (4-12, ELL, Adults) Presenter: Nancy Steineke
Rebecca Caudill 2015 (4-9, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Marcia Brandt, Ruth Gheysen, Michelle Glatt
9:15 – 10:15
New and Notable Books for Grades 4-8 (4-8) Featured Speaker: Becky Anderson Wilkins
Interactive Literacy and Music and the Development of Reading and Writing Skills Featured Speaker: Eric Litwin
Who is James Patterson? (All) Featured Speaker: James Patterson
Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for the ELA Common Core Standards (All) Featured Speaker: Deborah Wright
Helping Parents Help Us Promote Literacy (PreK-5) Featured Speaker: Susan Bennett-Armistead
Creating Creepy Carrots!: The Creation of a Best-Selling Picture Book (K-6) Featured Speaker: Aaron Reynolds
Deeper Learning Through Discussion for All Students in Grades 3-12 (3-12) Presenter: Tracy Tarasiuk
Get Going with Graphic Novels: A Passport to Enhancing Literacy Experiences Through Graphic Novels (4-9) Presenter: Amber Reedy
App it! Apps for Teachers of Reading and Writing (K-9, ELL, Spec, Univ) Presenters: Beth Herrig, Becky Graske, Melissa Harry, Moira Arzich, Kristine Weidel-Porter
Build a Strong Classroom Community With Best Practice Literacy Instruction (6-9) Presenters: Jason Brogan, Scott Dalzell, Mal Keenan
Helping Children Find the JOY in Reading and Books (K-6) Presenter: Bob Hauser
Common Core Writing the Uncommon Way (4-6) Presenters: Ben Zulauf, Katie Sullivan
Reading, Writing and Mapping our Worlds into Being (K-9) Presenter: Vanda Underwood
Teaching Nonfiction Reading: Phenomenal Lessons Across Content Areas (4-9) Presenter: Nancy Akhavan
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But Do They Understand? Teaching Reading Comprehension (K-6) Featured Speaker: Tony Stead
What I Wish I’d Told That PTO Mom (All) Featured Speaker: Kate Klise
Battle of the Books! (4-9, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Stacy Lipshutz, Lindsay Zucker
10:30 – 11:30
New and Notable Books for Grades K-8 (K-8) Featured Speaker: Becky Anderson Wilkins
Visit with an Environmental Steward and National Geographic Explorer (All) Featured Speaker: Jon Waterhouse
The Making of “The Genius Files” (All) Featured Speaker: Dan Gutman
Building Bridges: Excellent Literacy Instruction in Domain 3 (All) Presenters: Gail Huizinga, Deb Hays
Getting Students Off to a Fast Start in Reading at Home and School (All) Featured Speaker: Timothy Rasinski
All Teachers Are Teachers of Literacy: What Does This Really Mean? (K-9) Presenter: Judy Fiene
Math is Storytelling: Bringing Narrative, Play and Purpose to Problem Solving (K-3) Featured Speaker: Kassia Omohundro Wedekind
Using Global Projects to Create Literary Experiences (K-6, Spec) Presenters: Jon Jones, Terry Smith
Art Enrichment and Integration: Interpreting Local Monuments (All) Presenters: Krista August, Leslie Thornton
Middle Level Literacy: Don’t Forget the Parents. Inviting Membership to Classroom Book Clubs (4-9, ELL) Presenter: Mary Kalsbeek
Bridging the Common Core with Picture Books (4-9, Spec) Presenters: Brenda Kraber, Kathleen Fleming
Let’s Talk Literature: Book Talk Nook (K-9) Presenter: Bridgot Loesch
Implementing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Students with Not-So-Common Needs (Spec) Presenter: Melissa Jones-Bromenshenkel
Motivating Reluctant Summer Readers (K-12) Presenter: Sheila Oates
Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking and Creativity in Literacy Learning (K-9, ELL, Spec) Presenters: Catherine Lannert, Anne Olsen
Build Academic Vocabulary Bridges Across the Curriculum, Via Brick Words, Mortar Words and Foldable Tools (All) Presenter: Judith Youngers
Explicit and Engaging Comprehension Instructional Techniques (K-9, Admin) Presenter: Gaye Heath
Building Bridges in Learning through Questioning (4-9) Presenter: Emily Mosciano
Give Students the Power to Talk: CCSS Speaking and Listening in Your Classroom (6-12, Spec) Presenters: Elaine Simos, Kristen Larsen
Nonfiction Unplugged: The Picture Book Edition (4-9, Spec) Presenters: Cathy Askeland, Phyllis Carstensen
Consistent Instruction: Aligning Layers of Intervention Services (K-6, ELL) Presenters: Shannon Steen, Mary Petricca
Strategies to Assist Struggling Readers in the Middle Level Content Areas (4-9) Presenter: April Flood
Once Upon a Time with the Common Core Standards (K-3) Presenters: Elizabeth Niemiec, Susanne Stankoskey
Using Middle Grade Books in the Classroom: A Bridge to Growth, Self-Awareness, and Maturity (K-12, ELL, Spec, Lib) Presenter: Nancy Stewart
Using Reader Response Journals to Deepen Literacy Skills (K-12, Spec, Admin) Presenter: Melissa Pletkovich
Literacy Strategies Across the Curriculum to Engage and Motivate Adolescent Learners (9-12) Presenter: Cynthia Holzmann
Implementing Guided Reading from A-Z (K-9, ELL, Spec) Presenters: Marilyn Cordes, Tammy O’Toole
Rising Star Continuous Improvement Planning for Literacy Leaders (All) Presenter: Maribeth Carlini
Engage the Learner and Extend the Learning: More Strategies for All Content Disciplines (4-12, ELL, Spec, Admin, Title I) Featured Speaker: Roberta Sejnost
Small Group Structures for Guided Instruction Within a Reading Workshop Model (4-9) Presenters: Erin Metaxas, Jennifer Lippert
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When Art is Text: Using Visual Arts to Build Bridges to Literacy (All) Presenter: Carol Hanzlik-Chasnoff
Comprehension Instruction for Struggling Readers (4-12) Presenters: Lou Ferroli, Megan Austin, Kathryn Kotz, Annika Doering, Cindy Doering, Keith Doering, Mellissa Isham
Meeting the Common Core Standards in Opinion and Argumentative Reading and Writing (K-6) Featured Speaker: Tony Stead
The Promise of Poetry for Struggling Readers (K-3) Featured Speaker: Maria Walther
The Monarch Award: Building Bridges Between the Classroom and the Library (K-3, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Judy Bauman
1:45 – 2:45
A Day in the Life of an Author Featured Speaker: Dan Gutman
Effective Phonics and Vocabulary Instruction for Home and School (All) Featured Speaker: Timothy Rasinski
Building a Bridge to Math Literacy Workshop Style (K-2) Featured Speaker: Tayce Santy
New and Notable Books for Young Adults (Young Adult) Featured Speaker: Becky Anderson Wilkins
Improving Adolescent Literacy Achievement Through Independent Student Reading (4-8, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Karen Walker
Creating Creepy Carrots!: The Creation of a Best-Selling Picture Book (K-6) Featured Speaker: Aaron Reynolds
Developing Student Talk in the Adolescent Classroom (6-12, ELL, Lib) Presenters: Amy MacCrindle, Brian Miller, Joyce Cannon
11:45 – 1:30
Friday LuncheonGrowing Independent LearnersFeatured Speaker: Debbie Diller
Friday LuncheonInteractive Literacy and Music
Featured Speaker: Eric Litwin
Increasing Students’ Motivation to Read and Write Using Technology (4-9, ELL, Spec) Presenters: Laura Kieran, Melinda Grimm
Everyone has a story to tell: Digital Authors (K-9) Presenter: Karen Thompson
Teaching Lifelong Success (4-12) Presenter: Dawn Andermann
For Pete’s Sake–It’s All Good For Lifelong Readers and Writers! (PreK-3, ELL, Spec, Lib) Presenter: Marcia Thompson
Common Core in the Classroom: It’s All Greek (4-6) Presenters: Robin Mick, Carol Potter, Laurissa Pesavento
Document Your Year in a Digital Scrapbook (All) Presenters: Anita Lovell, Jeri Kitchin
Creating Thinkers Like Jack Andraka–Teen Prodigy of Pancreatic Cancer (4-9, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin) Presenters: Sharon Hughes, Sandra Whiteis
Crafting Effective Text-Dependent Questions for Discussion and Writing (4-12, ELL, Admin) Presenter: Denise Ahlquist
Immersing Students in Complex Text (K-12, ELL, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Kristina Smekens
Literacy, Language, and Learning: Supporting English Language Learners During Literacy Instruction (K-9, Admin) Presenter: Stacie Noisey
Learn More About the New Illinois Reads Statewide Literacy Project Presenter: Tammy Springer
Student Reading Committees Build a Reading Culture in Your School! (4-12, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Anieta Trame
Teachers + Rebecca Caudill List = Reading Fun! (4-12, Spec, Univ) Presenters: Christina Edmonds-Behrend, Jennifer Stringfellow, Anthony Madonia, Geena Anselmo
Sh...We’re Reading Silently: Transitioning from Oral to Silent Reading (K-6, ELL, Spec, Univ) Presenter: Jane Hunt
A Multi-Tiered Vocabulary Intervention for English Learners (K-3, ELL) Presenter: Sabina Neugebauer
Implementing an Interdisciplinary Holocaust Unit (4-12, Spec) Presenter: Nicole Moss
Low Risk–High Impact Literacy Instruction with Latino Students (K-9, ELL) Presenter: Tammy Oberg De La Garza
Cross Curricular Novel Extensions: Endless Possibilities! (4-9) Presenter: Jan Buley
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Teaching Beyond the Walls of your Classroom (All, Title I) Featured Speakers: Sheila Ruh, Sherry Sejnost
Aligning Complex Social Studies Texts with the Common Core (9-12, Adults, Univ) Presenters: Ashley Glickman, Michael Kozoma
Helping to Build Bridges to Literacy (PreK-12, Spec) Presenters: Susanne Riddell, Ann Peters
Learn How to Supercharge your Reading Workshop with Balanced Literacy and Brain Based Strategies! (9-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ) Presenter: Benita Bell
CCSS Text Complexity and Content Reading Materials (4-12) Presenters: Jon Jones, Terry Smith
The Unpredictable Path of Inspiration and Discovery–The Story of Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer Featured Speaker: Andrea Beaty
Bringing Nonfiction Writing and Inquiry to Life in Your Classroom (K-6) Featured Speaker: Tony Stead
How I Teach Writing (All) Featured Speaker: Kate Klise
Introducing the 2015 Abraham Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award Nominees (9-12, Lib) Presenter: Leslie Forsman
3:00 – 4:00
Interactive Literacy and Music and the Development of Reading and Writing Skills Featured Speaker: Eric Litwin
Why Reading Fluency Should be Hot! (All) Featured Speaker: Timothy Rasinski
Spaces & Places: Using Every Inch of Your Room for Instruction (K-6) Featured Speaker: Debbie Diller
Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for the ELA Common Core Standards (All) Featured Speaker: Deborah Wright
Choosing and Using Informational Text in the Preprimary Classroom (PreK-1) Featured Speaker: Susan Bennett-Armistead
Reading Makes News: Guidelines for Press Releases to Promote Your Event Presenter: Heather Harder
Opening Space for Math Workshop: Establishing a Framework for Learning (K-5) Featured Speaker: Kassia Omohundro Wedekind
Give Them Something to Talk About (K-3) Presenters: Megan Kramer, Kristen Marchiando, Amy Kempf
Literacy Bonds: Connecting With Families One Class Book at a Time (PreK-3) Presenters: Suzanne St. John, Mary Janschek
You Can’t Build 90% of a Bridge, Using Reading AND WRITING to Connect Literacy for Young Learners (K-3, Spec, Admin) Presenter: Ilyse Brainin
International Teaching Assistants Perceived Role, Self-efficacy, General Demands, and Opportunity in Applying Literacy Instructional Strategies (ELL, Adults, Univ, Admin) Presenters: Shadrack Msengi, Israel Msengi
Building the Bridge Between Guided Reading and Common Core (K-6) Presenter: Kim Wagner
Down on the Farm: A Summer Reading Unit for High Poverty, ESL Students (K-6, ELL, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Roxanne Forgrave, Kaitlin Carlson
Six Steps to Scaffolded Independent Reading: A Differentiated and Leveled Approach (K-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Claudia Katz, Susan Bohman
I’m a Techie, You’re a Techie, Wouldn’t You like to be a Techie too? (4-6) Presenters: Kellie Morrisey, Janet Wise, Christine Miller
Videotherapy & Bibliotherapy: Connecting Film and Literature for Gifted Readers (All) Presenter: Michele Kane
Building Bridges with Spanish Learners (K-3, ELL, Spec, Admin) Presenter: Janice Eilken
Cross-Curricular Inquiry: Science (Engagement with Simple Machines) and Literacy (Techniques with Children’s Books) (4-6) Presenters: Frances Steward, Abha Singh
Getting Started with Critical Literacy (K-12, ELL, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Aimee Papola
ACT II–Reading in the Adolescent Years (6-12) Presenter: Kari Pawl
The Role of Disciplinary Literacy in Meeting the Demands of the Common Core State Standards (6-12, Univ) Presenters: Michael Manderino, Corrine Wickens
Student Created Graphic Novels: Scaffolding Elementary-Aged, English Language Learners’ Writing (K-6, ELL) Presenter: Alexandra Bomphray
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic (K-6) Presenters: Marie Malone, Penny Forney
Common Core Driven with Google Drive: Using Technology to Enhance the English Language Arts Curriculum (All) Presenter: Rebecca Ziegler
Conference SessionsSaturday, March 15, 2014
7:00 – 8:30
Saturday BreakfastThe Thread I Follow
Featured Speaker: Nancie Atwell
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3:00 – 4:30
Get Your Groove On at the Beatnik Bar
4:15 – 5:00
Preservice Teachers’ Round Table Session
5:00 – 7:00
Preservice Teachers’ Pizza Party
6:15 – 8:15
Friday BanquetThe Power of Stories
Featured Speaker: James Patterson
8:30 – 10:00
Heard It Through the Grapevine Book Chat
Using Response Journals to Deepen Comprehension in the Content Areas (K-9) Presenter: Melissa Pletkovich
Using Twitter Professionally (All) Presenters: Bernice Homel, Tasha Squires
Posters, Props, and Picture Books (K-6) Presenters: Nancy Meisenger, Lori Williams, Chris Sears
Making the Literacy/Math Connection Using Manipulatives (K-9) Presenter: Kevin Dykema
Sneaking Through the Brain’s Backdoor for Easy Access to the Hardest Reading & Writing Skills! (PreK-3, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ) Presenter: Katie Garner
Coaching Toward the Common Core (K-6, Univ, Admin) Presenters: Laurie Elish-Piper, Susan L’Allier
Texting Is a Way to Respond to Literature! (4-12, ELL, Adults) Presenter: Nancy Steineke
A Conversation about Oral Reading: There’s More Than Words Correct Per Minute (All) Presenters: Lou Ferroli, Jerry Johns
2015 Bluestem Nominees (9-12, Lib) Presenter: Leslie Forsman
Illinois Title I Association Annual Meeting (ITA Members) Presenter: Marilyn Cordes
8:00 – 9:00
One Book One Sullivan: A Community-Wide Reading Initiative (4-12, Spec, Lib) Presenters: Rikki Ray, Haley Seeley
Spark a New Interest in Reading: Creating Book Trailers at All Age Levels (K-12, ELL, Spec, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Ryan Eckart, Amy Yoos
Inquiring Minds: Teaching Research K-5 (K-5, Lib) Presenter: Ivy Sitkoski
Family Read Aloud Book Club (All) Presenter: Mary Ann Rupcich
What Does Writing Instruction Look Like in the “Digital Age?” (K-6) Presenters: Mary Shorey, Natalie Daley
Text Complexity in Literature (6-9) Presenter: Belinda Moore
How to Implement an Effective (FLP) Family Literacy Program (PreK-6, ELL, Adults, Admin) Presenter: Brenda Mendoza
Growing Stronger Readers, Writers and Mathematicians (K-6) Presenter: Maura Allison
Snapshots of Guided Inquiry in the K/1 Classroom (K-3, ELL) Presenters: Courtney Kilian, Maureen Leonard, Claire Prichard
The Power of Plays–Teaching with Reader’s Theaters (K-9, ELL) Presenters: Stacie Garrett, Eileen Richardson
9:15 – 10:15
What’s So Funny? (K-8) Featured Speaker: Jon Scieszka
Service Learning Project Connecting America to Zambia (All) Presenter: Christy Ziller
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iPads in the Classroom–Benefits of Teacher and/or Student Use (4-9, Spec) Presenters: Stephanie Tedford, Lisa Breese
Follow the Author Paved Road: Revising Writing using Mentor Texts (K-12, ELL, Spec, Lib) Presenter: Jennifer Laffin
Freshen Up Your Centers (PreK-3) Presenters: Bailey Cavanah, Ashley Shinn
Building A Bridge: Connecting English and Social Studies Through Research, Dialogue, Deliberation, and Writing (4-6) Presenters: Rebecca D’Angelo, Nancy Galas, Mary Greska
Reciprocal Teaching–Building Levels of Text Complexity (4-6, ELL, Spec) Presenter: Maria Perryman
Family Reading Night at Your School! (All) Presenter: Katie Russell
Guided Writing: Using Visualization to Make Characters Come Alive (K-6, ELL, Spec) Presenters: Denise Reid, Dawn Paulson
Building Bridges Across the Border: My Year as an English Literacy Coach in Mexico (K-6, ELL, Spec) Presenter: Janice Eilken
Math is Storytelling: Bringing Narrative, Play and Purpose to Problem Solving (K-3) Featured Speaker: Kassia Omohundro Wedekind
10:30 – 11:30
Writing Workshop: Thirty-Five Years of Success for Student Writers’ (3-12) Featured Speaker: Nancie Atwell
Do You Know Your Preservice Teachers? (Univ) Presenters: Mary Hicks, Dorothy Giroux
Using Printshop to Create Support Materials for Reading And Writing Workshop (All) Presenter: Rebecca Trieger
Bridging the Gap Between Home and School (PreK-3) Presenters: Ashley Shinn, Jenny Bredemeier
Using Twitter to Improve Instruction (K-6) Presenter: Michael Carton
Power Up! Using Technology to Engage All Students in Common Core Reading/Writing (K-12, ELL, Spec) Presenter: Trude Buchanan
The Wonder of Bringing Literature and Digital Technology Together (6-9, Lib) Presenter: Cynthia Garbutt
Reading Motivation Across Content Areas (6-9) Presenter: Sabina Neugebauer
I’ve Read the Book–Now What? Daily 5 From Scratch! (K-6, ELL, Admin) Presenter: Mary Romano
Fostering Growth in Elementary Gifted Readers (K-6, Spec) Presenters: Michele Kane, Nancy Stream
Third Space Theory: Teacher, do you think I share a space with only my family? What about you and others? (ELL, Adults, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Shadrack Msengi
11:45 – 1:30
Saturday LuncheonBuilding Boys’ Literacy
Featured Speaker: Jon Scieszka
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 20148:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Complimentary Refreshments8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
near autographing area at back of the Exhibit HallExhibit Hall Extravaganza
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 20148:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Complimentary Refreshments8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
near autographing area at back of the Exhibit Hall
VISIT THE IRC TREASURE CHEST IN THE IRC MEMBERSHIP BOOTH
The key you receive at registration may unlock the Treasure Chest for a free gift.
Visit the Exhibits
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CPDUs and COLLEGE CREDIT at the IRC Conference
The Illinois Reading Council is an approved Illinois State Board of Education Continuing Professional Development Unit provider. While attending the March Conference, you may earn one CPDU per hour of attendance and participation. Sessions attended must be logged, and an ISBE evaluation form must be completed and deposited in the IRC evaluation box at the end of the conference. The Evaluation and Evidence of Completion Forms must also be completed for your records. Please review your personal Certification Renewal Plan to determine which sessions fit. Be sure that your goals are broad enough to include a variety of literacy topics. The Illinois Reading Council is merely the provider. The responsibility for determining which sessions agree with your plan and are granted credits by your school district is yours.
One semester hour of university credit will be available for attending the conference. For more information, download the College Credit Registration form available on the IRC Website.
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Over 1,200 rooms have been reserved for the 2014 IRC Conference. Because of the large number of rooms needed each year, IRC utilizes the assistance of the Housing Bureau at the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Special room rates have been negotiated at the hotels/motels listed below. To obtain these special rates, reservations must be made through the Online Housing Reservation System by February 19, 2014.
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel.........$109 701 East Adams St., Spfd., IL 62701 Located adjacent to the Convention Center
HiltonSpringfieldHotel...................$121 700 East Adams St., Spfd., IL 62701 Across the street from the Convention Center
Meetings and meal functions are held at both the Abraham Lincoln and the Hilton Hotels.
ON-SITE HOTELS
Candlewood Suites..................................$70 2501 Sunrise Drive, Spfd., IL 62703
Carpenter Street Hotel...........................$74 525 North 6th Street, Spfd., IL 62702
Comfort Suites.........................................$99 2620 S. Dirksen Parkway, Spfd., IL 62703
Drury Inn & Suites.................................$109 3180 S. Dirksen Parkway, Spfd., IL 62703
Hampton Inn East...................................$108 3185 S. Dirksen Parkway, Spfd., IL 62703
Hilton Garden Inn............................$114 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway, Spfd. IL 62703
Microtel Inn & Suites.......................$88 2636 Sunrise Drive, Spfd. IL 62703
NorthfieldInn....................................$85 3280 Northfield Dr., Spfd., IL 62702
RamadaSpringfieldNorth..............$88 3281 Northfield Dr., Spfd., IL 62702
Residence Inn...................................$150 2915 Stanford Ave., Spfd. IL 62703
OTHER HOTELS
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ONLINE HOUSING RESERVATION SYSTEMConference Dates – Thursday, March 13; Friday, March 14; and Saturday, March 15, 2014
• Housing Reservations will only be processed online with a credit card until February 19, 2014. After February 19th, all rooms that have not been reserved will be released for general sale.
• Advance Deposit of one night’s room and tax will be charged to your credit card by some of the hotels. If you would like to pay by check, please forward your deposit check to your assigned hotel and your credit card will be credited. Do not send any checks to the Illinois Reading Council or the Springfield Housing Bureau.
• Confirmation will be emailed to you from the Housing Bureau upon completion of your housing reservation, as well as any changes or cancellations. Please keep this email for your records and watch for 2nd email from hotel after February 19th.
• Cancellations or changes to your arrival/departure must be made before February 19, 2014 to receive a full refund. The advance deposit charge is non-refundable after February 19, 2014. Please note that some hotels charge for early departure and some require a two-night minimum stay. After February 19th, please make changes directly with the hotel.
• Double Rooms (2 beds) are at a premium. Please do not reserve a double room (2 beds) unless there are 2 or more attendees.
• Free Shuttle Service will be provided by the IRC between all the hotels except the on-site hotels listed and the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Thursday and Friday. Shuttles run approximately every 45-60 minutes from 6:15 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Night shuttles run every 90 minutes from 6:15 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. On Saturday, there are many parking options available and on-street metered parking is FREE!
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Telephone ( ) _______________________________ Email ___________________________________________________
Position/Grade Level? ________________ Presenting at Conference? ___Yes ___ No Are you an IRA member? ___Yes ___ No
REGISTRATION (check one) includes sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. On or Before February 1, 2014 After February 1, 2014Registration for IRC Member: ____Current IRC Member (Membership Number: ________________________) . . . . . . . . $165 $190____Retiree (Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 $50 ____Preservice Teacher with ID (Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 $50 Combined Registration & Membership–Savings of $5 ____Select Council from Membership Form (Council Name: ____________________) . . . $205 $230Registration for Non-Member ____Non-Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $240 $265____Retiree (Non-Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 $75 ____Preservice Teacher with ID (Non-Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 $75
MEALS Meals are optional. Check choice of menu. Include payment with registration.____Thursday Breakfast (A. Lincoln) . . . Carmen Agra Deedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 $23 _____Scrambled Eggs & Sausage _____Vegetarian____Thursday Luncheon (A. Lincoln) . . . Stephanie Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 $27 _____Pan Seared Chicken Parmesan _____Angel Hair Pasta Primavera ____Thursday Luncheon (Hilton) . . . Mary Pope Osborne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 $27 _____Caribbean Jerk Spiced Chicken Kabobs _____Vegetarian ____Thursday Prairie State Award Banquet (A. Lincoln) . . . Jon Waterhouse . . . . . . . . . $30 $35 _____Stuffed Pork Loin _____Stuffed Portabella Mushroom____Friday Breakfast (A. Lincoln) . . . Dan Gutman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 $23 _____Cinnamon French Toast _____Vegetarian ____Friday Luncheon (A. Lincoln) . . . Debbie Diller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 $27 _____Cheese Ravioli with Basil Cream Sauce (Sundried Tomatoes for Garnish) ____Friday Luncheon (Hilton) . . . Eric Litwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 $27 _____Pesto Chicken Tortellini _____Pesto Portobello Mushroom Tortellini ____Friday Night Pizza Party for Preservice Teachers Only! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE FREE
____Friday Banquet (Hilton) . . . James Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 $35 _____Grilled Sirloin Steak _____Vegetarian _____Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon____Friday Night Event (Lincoln) . . . Heard It Through the Grapevine Book Chat . . . . . . $15 $20
____Saturday Breakfast (A. Lincoln) . . . Nancie Atwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 $23 _____Eggs Benedict _____Three Cheese & Asparagus Omelet____Saturday Author Luncheon (Hilton) . . . Jon Scieszka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 $30 _____Spicy Sweet BBQ Pork Chops _____Vegetarian
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_____________ $_____________
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Address______________________________________________________________________________
City_________________________________ State______________ Zip______________________
Home Phone __________________________ Work Phone __________________________________
Email_______________________________________________________________________________
Local Council_________________________________________________________________________
1. While at the 2014 IRC Conference, I can volunteer to help for: __________ 1 hour, schedule me as needed. (Circle one or all: Thursday, Friday, Saturday) __________ 2 hours, schedule me as needed. (Circle one or all: Thursday, Friday, Saturday) __________ 3 hours, schedule me as needed. (Circle one or all: Thursday, Friday, Saturday) __________ Thursday morning block (1/2 day) __________ Thursday afternoon block (1/2 day) __________ Friday morning block (1/2 day) __________ Friday afternoon block (1/2 day) __________ Saturday morning block (1/2 day) __________ Anytime, as needed.
2. I would prefer to help in one or more of the following areas: __________ Collect tickets at a meal function __________ Work at the registration booth __________ Help with book sales/autographing sessions __________ Help with the audio-visual equipment __________ Help with the special events and receptions __________ Help with the exhibits __________ Assist with Shuttle Busses __________ Assist with collecting evaluations __________ Assist with putting up or changing room signs __________ Serve as a host for featured speakers __________ Help with the IRC Membership Booth/Treasure Chest __________ No preference, I will help as assigned.
Your Help Is Needed - Please Volunteer!
Please send by March 1, 2014 to: Illinois Reading Council 203 Landmark Drive, Suite B Normal, IL 61761-1836
Or,fillouttheonlineformontheConferencePageatwww.illinoisreadingcouncil.org.
GET INVOLVED! BE A 2014 CONFERENCE VOLUNTEER!
I would like to volunteer to work at the IRC Conference.
Age a. ___ 18-24 b. ___ 25-39 c. ___ 40-54 d. ___ 55 and over
1._________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3._________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4._________________________________________________________________________________________________________
List the council(s) you wish to join. When you join, you receive membership in the IRC, as well as membership in a local or special interest council. You must select at least one of the councils listed on the back.
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Are you a member of the International Reading Association (IRA)? a. ___ yes membership # _______________ expiration date ________________ b. ___ no
Years in Education Profession a. ___ 0-4 b. ___ 5-14 c. ___ 15-29 d. ___ 30 and over
Highest Degree Earned a. ___ Bachelors b. ___ Masters c. ___ Doctorate
MEMBERSHIP FORM203 Landmark Drive, Suite B, Normal, IL 61761Phone: 888-454-1341 E-mail: [email protected]
In our continuing effort to provide meaningful services to our members, IRC requests the following information.
Last Name _______________________________________ First Name _______________________________ Middle Initial ____________
Address _________________________________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________
City __________________________________________ State ____________ Zip _____________________ County _________________
Home Phone ( ) ________________________________________ Bus. Phone ( ) ________________________________________
School Name ___________________________________ District ______________________________ City _________________________ or Business/Institution _____________________________________________________________________ City _________________________
Are you a Preservice Teacher? _____ yes _____ no College/University ______________________________________________________
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List the dues amount of each council you are joining.$45 - One year membership$25 - Preservice Teacher membership
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Individual Membership for One Year
Total Before Discount ____________________Discount for multiple memberships. If you join more than one local or special interest council at this time, each additional council is $15. Preservice teachers pay $5 for each additional council.
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TOTAL AMOUNT DUE ____________________
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Fax: 309-454-3512 Web: www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org
Join Online or Fax: 309-454-3512
Paying by credit card?
Check (payable to IRC) Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
Signature _______________________________Credit Card Expiration Date:
Mo Yr.
Method of Payment: (Sorry, no P.O.’s accepted.)
Classroom Teacher: a. ___ preschool b. ___ K-3 c. ___ 4-6 d. ___ middle school/jr. high e. ___ high school f. ___ post Secondary
Administrator: a. ___ curriculum/reading supervisor b. ___ building principal c. ___ superintendent d. ___ other_________________ _____________________
Other: a. ___ librarian b. ___ parent c. ___ special ed. teacher d. ___ gifted/talented teacher e. ___ Title I /remedial f. ___ reading specialist g. ___ retired
Present Position
Professional Areas of Interest (Check 3) a. ___ administration b. ___ adult literacy c. ___ affective reading d. ___ assessment e. ___ children’s literature f. ___ comprehension g. ___ content area reading h. ___ family literacy i. ___ holistic reading j. ___ multilingual/multicultural k. ___ newspapers in education l. ___ parents and reading m. ___ reading for gifted students n. ___ research o. ___ study skills p. ___ teacher education q ___ technology in reading r. ___ Title I/remedial reading s. ___ young adult literature t. ___ young authors/writing
Return this form with payment to:
Illinois Reading CouncilATTN: Membership Dept.
203 Landmark Drive, Suite BNormal, IL 61761
Illinois Reading Council MembershipLocations of IRC Local & Special Interest Council Regions by Counties
The annual membership of $45 includes membership in the Illinois Reading Council and a local or special interest council. The annual preservice teacher membership is $25 for one who has not been certified in the teaching profession and is working toward an initial teaching certificate. Please select the council(s) you wish to join from the list below. Residence in any of the designated council counties you join is not required. If you join more than one local or special interest council at this time, each additional council is $15. Preservice teachers pay $5 for each additional council. Follow the steps on the front of this form.
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REGION 1
___ Northern Illinois Reading Council - (Boone, DeKalb, Winnebago, Eastern Lee & Ogle)
___ Northwestern Illinois Reading Council - (Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll)
___ Sauk Valley Reading Council - (Eastern Whiteside & Henry, Western Lee, Ogle, & Bureau)
___ Starved Rock Reading Council - (LaSalle, Grundy, Kendall, Livingston, Eastern Bureau)
REGION 2
___ Chicago Area Reading Association (CARA) - (Chicago Area - Cook County within the Chicago city limits)
___ Lake Area Reading Council - (Western Lake, McHenry, Northwestern Cook)
___ Suburban Council of IRA (SCIRA) - (Eastern Lake, Northern Cook)
REGION 3
___ Fox Valley Reading Council - (Kane)
___ Prairie Area Reading Council - (Western DuPage County)
___ West Suburban Reading Council - (DuPage County and those parts of Cook County west of Rt. 43 excluding all areas within the Chicago city limits)
REGION 7
___ East Central-EIU Reading Council - (Moultrie, Shelby, Cumberland, Coles, Clark, Edgar, Douglas)
___ Illini Reading Council - (Champaign, Piatt, Southern Ford)
___ Vermilion Valley Reading Council - (Vermilion)
REGION 8
___ Lewis and Clark Reading Council - (Macoupin, Jersey, Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Washington, Clinton)
___ National Road Reading Council - (Bond, Effingham, Fayette)
REGION 9
___ South Eastern Reading Council - (Lawrence, Richland, Clay, Crawford, Jasper, Edwards, Wabash)
___ Southern Illinois Reading Council - (Jefferson, Randolph, Perry, Franklin, Williamson, Saline, Gallatin, Union, Johnson, Pope, Alexander, Hardin, Pulaski, Massac, Jackson)
REGION 10
___ CIRP - (College Instructors of Reading Professionals)
___ ICARE - (Illinois Council for Affective Reading Education)
___ ILLC - (Illinois Language and Literacy Council )
___ ITA - (Illinois Title I Association)
___ SRL - (Secondary Reading League)
REGION 4
___ Black Hawk Reading Council - (Rock Island, Mercer, Western Henry & Whiteside)
___ Illinois Valley Reading Council - (Stark, Putnam, Marshall, Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell, Eastern Fulton, Mason)
___ Mississippi Valley Reading Council - (Adams, Brown, Pike, Scott, Greene, Calhoun)
___ Western Illinois Reading Council - (Henderson, Warren, Knox, McDonough, Hancock, Schuyler, Western Fulton)
REGION 5
___ South Suburban Reading Council - (Those parts of Cook Co. bounded on west by Will-Cook Rd., north by 115th St., and/or Chicago City limits)
___ Two Rivers Reading Council - (Kankakee, Iroquois, Northern Ford)
___ Will County Reading Council - (Will)
REGION 6
___ Central Illinois Reading Council - (Logan, Menard, Cass, Morgan, Sangamon, Christian, Montgomery) ___ Macon County Reading Council - (Macon)
___ MID-State Reading Council - (McLean, DeWitt)
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SITES & HOTELS
1. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
2. Hilton Springfield 3. Prairie Capital Convention Center
4. President Abraham Lincoln Springfield -
a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
5. Vachel Lindsay Home
PubLIc ParkIng garagES & LOTS
1. 4th & Monroe 2. 4th & Washington
3. 6th & Capitol
4. 6th & Madison (Presidential Museum)
5. 7th & Capitol (under public library) 6. 7th & Monroe (Near Hilton Springfield Hotel) 7. 7th & Washington (Near PCCC
and President Abraham Lincoln Hotel)
109 North Seventh StreetSpringfield, IL 62701800-545-7300 • 217-789-2360www.visit-springfieldillinois.com
SPrIngfIELd ILLInOIScOnvEnTIOn & vISITOrS burEau
Provided by the
Springfield Overviewillinois reading council
HOTELS
1. Candlewood Suites
2. Carpenter Street Hotel
3. Comfort Suites
4. Drury Inn & Suites
5. Hampton Inn
6. Hilton Garden Inn
7. Microtel Inn & Suites
8. Northfield Inn & Suites 9. President Abraham Lincoln
Springfield - a DoubleTree
by Hilton Hotel
10. Ramada Ltd. North
11. Residence Inn
12. Hilton Springfield Hotel
TranSPOrTaTIOn
1. Abraham Lincoln
Capitol Airport
TranSPOrTaTIOn
1. Amtrak
Toll Free Phone Number: 1-888-454-1341Phone: 309-454-1341
Fax: 309-454-3512Email: [email protected]
IRC Website: www.illinoisreadingcouncil.orgNing: illinoisreadingcouncil.ning.com
Illinois Reading Council203 Landmark Drive, Suite BNormal, IL 61761
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MISSIONThe mission of the Illinois Reading Council is to provide support and
leadership to educators as they promote and teach lifelong literacy.
VISIONThe Illinois Reading Council advocates quality literacy opportunities for all learners and serves as a primary organization that provides educators at all levels access to research, materials, and methodologies to promote and teach lifelong literacy and learning. Support of an active, well-organized system of local and special interest councils and state committees provides a viable network for communication, exchange of information, and grass roots involvement of a diverse membership. The IRC’s publications, special projects, conferences, and workshops stimulate personal and professional growth of educators.