Midwest First and Second Grade Conference Summer 2010 Presented by Experienced First and Second Grade Teachers for First and Second Grade Teachers

Choose from 23 Strategy-Packed Conference Sessions, Including:

• Delivering Research-Based Intervention Strategies that Can be Incorporated into the RTI Process
• Incorporating Literacy Work Stations that are Ideal for First and Second Grade Classrooms
• Including Engaging and Easy-to-Use Reading and Writing Activities to Keep Your First and Second Graders Working
• Independently While You Work with Guided Reading Groups
• Incorporating Interactive Word Strategies into Your First and Second Grade Classrooms
• Creating Practical Math Centers Perfect for First and Second Grades
• Incorporating Integrated Science and Social Studies Activities Just for First and Second Grades
• Using the Most Essential Comprehension Strategies to Help First and Second Graders Become Thoughtful and Independent Readers
• Using Highly Practical Strategies to Enhance Your First and Second Grade Students’ Writing Skills
  
… and Many More!

Uniquely Qualified Instructors

Joan Knight is both a highly experienced primary teacher and nationally known presenter. As a Title I teacher and a Reading Recovery teacher, Joan understands the reality of helping first and second grade students improve their literacy skills. Joan is the author of seven teacher guidebooks, It Happened by Chants, Knight Lights, Literacy Links, The Write Stuff, Hooks for the Wall, Reading Placemats, and Jingle Spells. Joan’s reality-based ideas and her love for helping children learn to read and write will leave you inspired.

Mary Peterson is an enthusiastic first and second grade teacher known for her highly motivating ideas and the practicality of her presentations. Mary is the author of two professional books from Scholastic: Extra Practice Math Centers: Addition, Subtraction and More (2007) and Extra Practice Math Centers: Multiplication, Division and More (2007). Mary presents sessions that are fast-paced, inspiring and, above all, practical. You will leave her sessions with a wealth of ideas, strategies and activities you can use immediately in your classroom.

Jan Singleton is a highly practical presenter who brings extensive first and second grade teaching experience to her presentations. Because of her expertise, she has been invited to speak at many local, state and national conferences. Jan loves to plan learning centers and curriculum activities that provide success for first and second grade students, and she enjoys sharing these valuable ideas with educators across the country. You’ll find her outstanding strategies and activities ready for use immediately in your classroom.

What's Unique About This Conference

This conference has been designed to meet the specific needs of first and second grade teachers. Each session has been developed by the experienced first and second grade teacher who will present the session at the conference. The emphasis is on practical strategies and ideas that you can use immediately in your first and second grade classrooms.

Conference Agenda

Who Should Attend

Educators Serving First and Second Grades: Classroom Teachers, Multiage Teachers, Special Education Staff, Title I Staff, Instructional Assistants, Specialists who work with students in First and Second Grades, Curriculum Specialists, and Administrators.

Special Benefits of Attending

23 Outstanding Sessions
Choose from 23 highly practical workshops presented by outstanding first and second grade educators.

Comprehensive Resource Handbook
You’ll receive an extensive resource handbook specifically designed for this conference. Included in the handbook are all resource materials for ALL sessions, even those you don’t attend.

Materials on Display
On display will be numerous samples of student-made books and projects, writing samples, quality children’s literature books, and more – all ideal for first and second grades.

Opportunity to Meet and Share
The conference provides a great opportunity for participants to meet and share ideas with other first and second grade educators. Bring a friend and meet new people!

Semester Credit Option: Graduate elective credit is available with an additional fee and completion of a follow-up practicum project. Details for direct enrollment with Chapman University (California) will be available at the seminar.

Meet Inservice Requirements: At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements.

Can't Attend?

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