CMRC online: http://centralmassreadingcouncil.org/ Email: [email protected]OUR MISSION and PURPOSES Mission The mission of CMRC is to promote literacy as a lifelong habit for all learners through professional development, networking, and publications. Purposes ★ To support the growth of literacy professionals in teaching and learning ★ To promote professional standards in English Language Arts and Literacy instruction by providing opportunities for professional development ★ To foster interaction among those interested in literacy for all ★ To provide a forum for exchange of ideas with colleagues in the field of literacy education Auburn Brookfield Charlton Douglas Dudley East Brookfield Grafton Leicester Millbury Northbridge North Brookfield Oxford Paxton Southbridge Spencer Sturbridge Sutton Uxbridge Warren Webster West Brookfield Worcester WHAT IS CENTRAL MASS READING COUNCIL? Central Mass Reading Council, serving Central Mass since 1961, is a local non-profit professional organization open to all those interested in promoting literacy. Over the years, CMRC has repeatedly earned Honor Council status for distinguished service to the International Reading Association, Massachusetts Reading Association, and local council members. Membership is open to anyone interested in literacy teaching and learning including; teachers, parents, administrators, librarians, college and university professors, and students and all those with a passion for literacy. Central Mass Reading Council serves these areas: C CENTRAL MASS READING COUNCIL AFFILIATE OF
Mission The mission of CMRC is to promote literacy
as a lifelong habit for all learners through professional development, networking, and
publications.
Purposes
★ To support the growth of literacy professionals in teaching and learning
★ To promote professional standards in English Language Arts and Literacy instruction by providing opportunities for professional development
★ To foster interaction among those interested in literacy for all
★ To provide a forum for exchange of ideas with colleagues in the field of literacy education
Auburn
Brookfield
Charlton
Douglas
Dudley
East Brookfield
Grafton
Leicester
Millbury
Northbridge
North Brookfield
Oxford
Paxton
Southbridge
Spencer
Sturbridge
Sutton
Uxbridge
Warren
Webster
West Brookfield
Worcester
WHAT IS CENTRAL MASS READING
COUNCIL? Central Mass Reading Council, serving Central Mass since 1961, is a local non-profit professional organization open to all those interested in promoting literacy. Over the years, CMRC has repeatedly earned Honor Council status for distinguished service to the International Reading Association, Massachusetts Reading Association, and local council members.
Membership is open to anyone interested in literacy teaching and learning including; teachers, parents, administrators, librarians, college and university professors, and students and all those with a passion for literacy.
Central Mass
Reading Council serves these areas:
C
CENTRAL MASS READING COUNCIL
AFFILIATE OF
REACHING ALL READERS
2016-2017 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION DATE TIME LOCATION
Apps and Appetizers presented by Kristin Parone.
Learn to use Ipad apps to strengthen students’ literacy skills in a fun & engaging way! These apps can be used to develop 21st century skills while working on reading fluency, comprehension, word work and writing!
Apps will be served during the workshop. Cash bar.
Wednesday,
September. 28, 2016
3:45-6:15 pm A & D Pizza
60 Elm Street, Millbury MA
Beyond Close Reading presented by
Nancy Witherall.
Using the Common Core standards as a guideline, this presentation will offer ideas that teachers can use in the classrooms to facilitate students’ exploration of information texts – independent of the teacher. ��
Wednesday
November 2, 2016
3:45-6:15 pm
North Street School
60 North Street, Grafton MA
Supporting ELLs in Literacy presented by
Virginia Olivelli.
Discover the importance of building vocabulary and basic early literacy skills. Learn strategies and techniques to build a strong foundation for ELLs. All domains of reading, writing, listening, and speaking will be addressed.
Wednesday,
March 8, 2017 3:45-6:15 pm
Elmwood Street School
40 Elmwood Street, Millbury,
MA
Assessment that Directs, Impacts and Informs presented by
Tammy Mulligan and Claire Landrigan.
Learn how to use displays and organize data to determine instructional needs. Based on the data you will learn how to then plan whole group/small group and individual lessons to meet those needs.
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Wednesday,
May 17, 2017 3:45-6:15 pm
Elmwood Street School
40 Elmwood Street, Millbury,
MA
Apps and Apps
Kristin Parone, Reading Specialist, …. Apps will be served during the workshop. Cash bar.
Wednesday,
Sept. 28, 2016 3:45-6:15 pm
A & D Pizza
60 Elm Street, Millbury MA
Membership includes participation in all four workshops.
Non-members may participate in individual workshops at a cost of $10.00 per session.
To join, please mail membership application and check to: Terrie Marr
13A Millers Way, Sutton, MA 01590
Participants will receive attendance certificates for 2.5 hours per workshop.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
NAME______________________ Phone ____________________________________ Cell_______________________________________ Home Address___________________________________ City/State/Zip_____________________________
School Name & Address___________________________________ ___________________________________________ City/State/Zip____________________________ Preferred Email_____________________________________ Current Position__________________________________ IRA Member: ______ MRA Member: _______ Circle CMRC Membership:
Regular: $25.00 OR Student/retiree: $10.00
SPECIAL: 2 year membership $40.00
PAYPAL payment available on our website at Centralmassreadingcouncil.org. Save a stamp!
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Professional development workshops in the latest in literacy practices.
• Networking with others who share a similar interest in literacy
