Shifting Into High Gear to Meet the Challenges of the Common Core

The Leadership and Learning Center High-Impact Literacy Instruction: Shifting Into High Gear to Meet the Challenges of the Common Core December 10 11, 2013 Carlsbad, California No skill is more crucial to the future of a child or to a democratic and prosperous society than literacy. - The Los Angeles Times 2013

Engage with Experts in a Collaborative Environment Our events are unique learning experiences with interactive dialogue and open table discussions that inspire continuous professional growth. Educators learn research-based strategies from experienced practitioners and leave with real tools and action plans they can implement when they return to school or the classroom. Our subject matter experts provide individual attention during and after the event to ensure that no question is left unanswered. New knowledge starts here and ends with student achievement! dership Human is appointment as an SMU Dean, ion at the University of Oregon. d the University of Texas at enter for Reading and Language educator in the Peace Corps in special education students. Dr. f literacy and mathematics skills resenter at national and rses on behavior management, special education law. He has ecial education, communication gy, and cognitive psychology. ch projects on mathematics and technical reports, and book thematics for students with y, Algebra 2, and Mathematics, ading program. cation from Central Michigan f Oregon. DAVID CHARD, Ph.D. David Chard is an expert on how children learn, particularly special education students. Dr. Chard s research and teaching interests are in the instruction of literacy and mathematics skills for all students, including students with disabilities. A frequent presenter at national and international education conferences, Dr. Chard has taught courses on behavior management, special education reading and writing, learning disabilities, and special education law. MARYELLEN VOGT, Ed.D. MaryEllen Vogt is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Education at California State University, Long Beach. Dr. Vogt has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, special education specialist, curriculum coordinator, and university teacher educator, and served as president of the International Reading Association. She is a co author of 15 books. Her research interests include improving comprehension in the content areas, teacher change and development, and content literacy and language acquisition for English learners. LISA CEBELAK, M.A. Lisa Cebelak is a professional development associate with The Leadership and Learning Center. Before joining The Center, she was a Secondary Literacy Coach in her former district while continuing to teach English Language Arts courses. Lisa also previously taught at the American International School of Costa Rica, where she lived with her family. JACK UMSTATTER As an educator and facilitator in Long Island, New York, Jack taught all grades, from kindergarten through graduate school, served as a high school assistant principal and English department chair, oversaw state-assessment scoring in his district, and coached several academic teams that placed highly in state and national competitions. JUAN CÓRDOVA Juan Córdova is a Professional Development Associate for The Leadership and Learning Center, located in Englewood, Colorado. During his years as a public school educator, he has served as the Principal of Grades 4 8 school, the Principal of an elementary and middle school, an assistant principal, dean, and a social studies teacher.

High-Impact Literacy Instruction: Shifting Into High Gear to Meet the Challenges of the Common Core The ELA and Literacy Common Core State Standards lay out the what and the why, but they do not address the how. Bring your team to collaborate on a plan for the how in your school. The Common Core State Standards are not just new criteria for education, but a new way of teaching and learning that calls for literacy to be a shared responsibility across all disciplines within a school. With special attention to text complexity and nonfiction writing, this institute focuses on effective reading and writing strategies for classroom teachers. Engage with experts in a rich, interactive learning environment and collaborate with colleagues on personalized action plans for implementation in your own classrooms, using your own content. Small group breakout sessions include: Connecting the Dots: Academic Language, English Language Learners, and the Common Core Standards Prove It! Elements of Argumentative Writing 6 12 The Challenge of Challenging Texts: Effective Strategies and Activities for the CCSS Classroom Literacy Across the Curriculum: Yes, We Can! Instructional Coaching: Leadership that Leads with Literacy CEU s and Graduate Credits At the conclusion of the event, you will receive a certificate of completion which lists the hours completed at the event. You may use these hours to obtain Continuing Education Unit s (CEU s) through your state Department of Education. You may register for graduate level credit through Brandman University. Register for this credit here: www.leadandlearn.com/credits What attendees have to say about their experience at this institute: Tons of information! I gained great ideas and tips to share with my teachers. I would advise them to attend future events if at all possible. This was one of the most informative conferences I have attended. I will definitely take information back to the teachers in my building. An awesome experience! You must attend! For complete details or to register, visit leadandlearn.com/conferences Questions? Contact Brooke Little 866.399.6019, ext 227 brooke.little@hmhco.com

Agenda Day 1 December 10, 2013 7:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast (provided) 8:00 am Literacy Instruction: Scientific Evidence as the Base for Our Critical Profession Dr. David Chard 9:30 am Maximizing Your Learning Experience Kendra Smith 9:40 am Break 10:00 am Breakout Sessions Writing for the Next Generation Assessments: Help Needed! Lisa Cebelak With the Next Generation Assessments being officially administered in the 2014 2015 academic year, educators are looking for ways to prepare for these assessments. One area of concern in ELA and Literacy is performance tasks. This session will deconstruct a task and emphasize how to tackle the writing through the use of rubrics that focus on proficiency. Come see how to incorporate this kind of assessment task in your classroom for real world relevancy! Prove It! Elements of Argumentative Writing 6 12 Juan Córdova The Common Core State Standards place particular emphasis on argumentative writing in Grades 6 12 in all content areas, but what makes an argument effective? In addition to relevant, sufficient evidence and proof, argumentation requires other essential components. Participants will explore these components, experiencing the same argumentative writing process as their students. Looking Closely at Close Reading Jack Umstatter The Common Core State Standards ask teachers to create more time and space and support in the curriculum for close reading. Exactly what constitutes close reading? How do the CCSS Reading Standards impact close reading? Which research based strategies and practices can be implemented within classrooms to work most effectively for students? This interactive session will help to answer these and other close reading questions and concerns. 11:15 am Lunch (provided) 12:15 pm Breakout Sessions 1:30 pm Break Writing for the Next Generation Assessments: Help Needed! Lisa Cebelak Prove It! Elements of Argumentative Writing 6 12 Juan Córdova Looking Closely at Close Reading Jack Umstatter 1:45 pm Breakout Sessions Literacy Across the Curriculum: Yes, We Can! Lisa Cebelak The Common Core State Standards insist that all educators are teachers of reading and writing. But how does a school start or restart reading and writing across the curriculum when efforts in the past have failed? This session will focus on ELA and Literacy standards and note key similaries across the content areas. By focusing on the standards, educators will be able to facilitate vertical and horizontal discussions to keep literacy a top priority. This session will also include key literacy strategies that can be incorporated in the classroom immediately. All Details are Not Created Equal: Opinion Writing in Grades K 5 Juan Córdova Effective writing at any grade level incorporates the six traits of writing. While all traits are important in writing an opinion, the trait of Ideas is foundational: students must support their opinions with relevant details. This session will focus on the trait of Ideas while considering how the other traits are integral in writing an effective opinion. The Challenge of Challenging Texts: Effective Strategies and Activities for the CCSS Classroom Jack Umstatter In today s Common Core classroom environment, students must engage in complex readings. A purposeful, text centered approach should include research grounded, high impact strategies to assist students in reading both literary and informational texts. In this session, participants will review and practice these strategies as they explore effective methods to support their learners in this important and demanding literacy experience. 3:00 pm Closing and Evaluations

Day 2 December 11, 2013 7:00 am Continental Breakfast (provided) 8:00 am Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners: What We Know from Research and Best Practice Dr. MaryEllen Vogt 9:30 am Maximizing Your Learning Experience Kendra Smith 9:40 am Break 10:00 am Breakout Sessions Literacy Across the Curriculum: Yes, We Can! Lisa Cebelak (repeat from December10th afternoon breakout sessions) All Details are Not Created Equal: Opinion Writing in Grades K 5 Juan Córdova (repeat from December10th afternoon breakout sessions) The Challenge of Challenging Texts: Effective Strategies and Activities for the CCSS Calssroom Jack Umstatter (repeat from December10th afternoon breakout sessions) 11:15 am Lunch (provided) 12:15 pm Breakout Sessions Instructional Coaching: Leadership that Leads with Literacy Lisa Cebelak How do adminstrators and others in leadership positions work to change the culture of a school to prioritize literacy as the key ingredient for student growth? This session will discuss the need to redefine literacy to include the characteristics of what it means to be college and career ready. When all educators understand the importance of literacy, the what and why, they are better prepared to tackle the how. Participants will leave with tools to get started, from ideas to incorporate into staff meetings to look fors in walk throughs. 1:30 pm Break Connecting the Dots: Academic Language, English Language Learners, and the Common Core State Standards Juan Córdova Acquiring and using academic language is challenging for English Language Learners, so systematic and consistent instruction in academic vocabulary is crucial. Analyzing the Common Core Standards for academic language and then connecting the analysis to language functions and patterns allows teachers to strengthen opportunities for ELL students. Literacy Coaching: Making Every Classroom Minute Count Jack Umstatter The Common Core State Standards impact the role, strategies, and expectations of the Instructional Coach. Yet, the coach s primary goal, to improve literacy instruction, remains the same. During this session, participants will review best practices for both impactful literacy coaching and increased student achievement. Authentic examples of CCSS literacy coaching scenarios will be presented and discussed. 1:45 pm Breakout Sessions Instructional Coaching: Leadership that Leads with Literacy Lisa Cebelak Connecting the Dots: Academic Language, English Language Learners, and the Common Core State Standards Juan Córdova Literacy Coaching: Making Every Classroom Minute Count Jack Umstatter 3:00 pm Closing and Evaluations

Registration Form and FAQ High-Impact Literacy Instruction: Shifting Into High Gear to Meet the Challenges of the Common Core State Standards December 10 11, 2013 Carlsbad, California ATTENDEE INFORMATION Please complete one form per participant. The conference will run from 8:00 AM 3:30 PM daily. Registrations will be confirmed via email. Please wait until you receive confirmation to make travel arrangements as our conferences may reach capacity and be sold out at any point in time. If you would like to check if spots are still available for this conference, please visit leadandlearn.com/conferences. The conference will be listed as sold out on the website if there are no longer spaces available. Title: Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Name : District/School/Organization: (Shipping) Street Address, City, State, Zip Code: Work Phone: Position/Job Title: Cell Phone: Attendee email Address: How did you hear about this conference? If confirmation of registration needs to be shared with anyone other than the attendee, please list the additional email address above. CONFERENCE SELECTION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT Fees include summit, training manual, materials, continental breakfast, and lunch each day. Payment or a purchase order must accompany this form. Date Conference Fee: Individual December 10 11, 2013 High-Impact Literacy Instruction: Shifting into High Gear to $685.00 Meet the Challenges of the Common Core State Standards *You may list the payment method on just one registration form if sending in multiple registrations for one group. Applicable tax will be applied. Check Number (Made payable to The Leadership and Learning Center. Enclose with registration.): Purchase Order Number or PO Requisition Number (attach copy): Visa, Master Card, Discover, or AmEx: Authorized Signature: Expiration Date: 3-Digit Security Code: Check this box if you cannot provide payment at the time of sending in your registration but rather need an invoice sent to the billing address listed below. Please note that by submitting this registration you are agreeing to the cancellation policy below. Once the registration is received, an invoice will be forthcoming from our accounting department. Questions about invoices should be directed to Cynthia Wasinger at 303-504-9312 ext. 212. *Required (Billing) Accounts Payable Contact Name and Daytime Phone *Required (Billing) Street Address, City, State, Zip Code TO REGISTER, SEND FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: Fax: 303-865-3724 / Attn: Mary McDevitt Please do not call to confirm receipt of fax. Receipt of fax will be confirmed to the email addresses provided above. Email: Mary McDevitt at mary.mcdevitt@hmhco.com Online at leadandlearn.com/conferences Mail: The Leadership and Learning Center / Attn: Mary McDevitt, 317 Inverness Way South, Suite 150 / Englewood, CO 80112

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