The document announces an innovative literacy conference to be held on February 8, 2014 at the Armstrong Center. The conference will run from 8:30am to 1:00pm and feature keynote speakers Brod Bagert and Sara Kajder who will discuss engaging reluctant learners and elevating proficient learners through poetry and technology. The conference schedule includes a keynote speech, breakout sessions on various literacy topics, and time for book sales and signings. Additional information and registration forms are available online.

1. INNOVATIVE IDEAS in LITERACY CONFERENCE
8:30am-1:00pm
February 8, 2014
Armstrong Center
“RIGHT BRAIN & LEFT BRAIN MEET THE COMMON CORE”
ENGAGING RELUCTANT LEARNERS & ELEVATING PROFICIENT LEARNERS
THROUGH POETRY AND TECHNOLOGY
featuring
BROD BAGERT, Award-Winning Author and Poet for Teachers
and
SARA KAJDER, Author, Teacher, and Digital Literacy Expert
Brod and Sara will offer a workshop during each Breakout Session.
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Additional Breakout workshops available:
Writing in Math Class
Socratic Circles and Discussion Strategies
The ABC’s of Research: Accuracy, Bias, and Currency
Picture-Fusion Writing for Students in Early Education Inclusion Classes
Reader Response Strategies to Meet CCSS in Reading & Writing in all Content Areas
8:15 - 8:40
8:45 - 9:00
9:00-10:00
10:00-10:40
10:45-11:45
11:55-12:55
12:55 - 1:00
Conference Schedule
Check-in; Ticket Pick-Up for Breakout Sessions A & B; Breakfast Refreshments
Welcome and Speaker Introduction
Keynote Speaker Brod Bagert: “Real Poetry, Real Fun, & the Common Core Curriculum”
Book Sale, Book Signings, and Coffee
Breakout Session A – Pre-register on registration form before Jan. 23
Breakout Session B – Pre-register on registration form before Jan. 23
Certificate (3 hours PD) Distribution
JOIN US for Fun, Laughter, & New Ideas with Brod, Sara, and CSWP Presenters
Additional information and registration forms available on
www.facebook.com/coastalsavwp and www.cswp.armstrong.edu