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Bringing
SBRR into the Classroom
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Talk About Reading is being heralded as the nation's premier reading
institute.
The Institute has gained its reputation because of its unwavering focus
on providing the latest scientifically based reading research (SBRR)
and strategies for those who teach reading at all ages and grade
levels.
From the nation's leading researchers, you will learn the current
findings on reading instruction, reading difficulties and reading
intervention. Plus, from seasoned practitioners, learn classroom
strategies that put this knowledge to work.
Register now and save!
This 3-day
Institute features a "who's who" of experts from researchers to
practitioners, including Robert Sternberg, Michael Graves, Michael
Kamil, Mel Riddile, Michael Fullan, Sam Goldstein, Anita Archer, Reid
Lyon, Jack Fletcher, Robert Brooks, Jan Hasbrouck, Jill Slack, Susan
Hall, Judi Dodson, Linda Farrell, Lucy Hart Paulson, Susan Ebbers,
Vicki Gibson, María Elena Argüelles and many, many more!
General Info | Register | Speakers | Sessions | Schedule | Hotel Info
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In-depth
information on today's most burning reading issues
- Practical
strategies for increasing vocabulary
- Increasing
reading comprehension
- Getting
adolescent literacy right
- Increasing
higher order thinking
- Teaching
reading to English language learners
- Early
language development
- Using
literacy strategies across the disciplines
- Implementing
Response to Intervention at all levels
- Leadership
that yields increases in student learning
- Increasing
teacher knowledge and skills
Broad session
choices:
- Content-centered
sessions on knowledge and strategies for the classroom tomorrow
- Sessions
delivering the latest reading research on reading, RtI, language
development, attention, and other topics
- Sessions
especially for school and district leaders
- Sessions
focused on English language learners
Click here for the complete
list of session descriptions.
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Hotel
Accommodations
 All
events related to the Institute will be held at:
Marriott New
Orleans
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA
70130
Situated on the edge of the French Quarter among world-class restaurants
and entertainment, the Marriott is within walking distance to many
iconic Big Easy attractions including Bourbon Street, Aquarium of the
Americas, riverboat cruises, the Insectarium, Harrah's Casino and the
Riverwalk shopping mall to name a few.
Reservations:
1-800-228-9290
Room rate: $199
single/double
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New
Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
 Plain
Talk is sandwiched between two incredible Jazz Fest weekends! Come early
or stay late - either way, you'll have a music experience you'll never
forget. The 2010 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will take
place just before and after Plain Talk - April 23-25 & April 29-May
2. Like Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest is what makes New Orleans one of the most
popular cities in the world to visit. Jazz Fest features an all star
line-up of entertainers, food and crafts. Go to www.nojazzfest.com
for more information.
Founded in 1992,
the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) is a results-driven
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. CDL's mission is to improve the life
chances of all children, especially those at high risk, by increasing
school success. CDL's goal is to help all children learn to higher levels
and apply their knowledge toward good ends. CDL's federal
identification number is 72-1221356.
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The Center for Development and Learning
One Galleria Blvd., Suite 903 | Metairie, Louisiana 70001
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