Summer Conference for Kindergarten Teachers

The latest, most up to date, practical strategies Graduate Credit Available Presents an outstanding TWO DAY Conference Summer Conference for Kindergarten Teachers Summer 2014 Whether you are a new kindergarten teacher or have been teaching kindergarten for a number of years, you are sure to find a wealth of engaging activities and ideas to use immediately with your own kindergarten students. Choose from 21 Strategy Packed Conference Sessions, Including: The NEW State Common Core Language Arts Standards: Teaching with Informational Texts in Kindergarten Increase Learning in the Kindergarten Classroom Powerful ipad Apps and Strategies Strengthen Literacy Instruction in Kindergarten Using ipads and Computers Retelling Strategies Ideal for Kindergarten Beyond Apps Taking Your ipad Instruction to the Next Level Learning Centers Ideal for Kindergarten Simple Yet Powerful Science and Technology Learning Activities Designed Specifically for Kindergarten Fantastic Number Sense Activities that Lay a Solid Foundation for Math Success in Kindergarten Specific Ways to Increase Writing Fluency and Writing Skills of Your Kindergartners ipad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Chicago (Alsip), IL DoubleTree Alsip July 21 and 22, 2014 IL CPDUs Available (5 Hours Per Day) IN Verification of Attendance Available MI SCECH Available (5 Hours Per Day) Seattle, WA DoubleTree Guest Suites July 23 and 24, 2014 WA Clock Hours Available ID Inservice Credit Available with District Approval

Summer Conference for Kindergarten Teachers What s Unique About This Conference This conference has been designed to address and meet the specific needs of kindergarten teachers. Each session has been developed by outstanding early childhood teachers who have experience working with the unique needs and challenges of kindergarten students. Your three instructors are excited to share their highly practical, cutting edge strategies with you and are confident that you will be able to immediately implement these excellent ideas with your own kindergarten students. Uniquely Qualified Instructors SUE HOLT is a highly experienced, successful kindergarten teacher who has a strong reputation for staying abreast of current educational trends and best practices. She has successfully implemented many of these best practices with exceptional results in her own kindergarten classroom. You are sure to gain many innovative and practical ideas that can be easily implemented in your own kindergarten classroom. LINDA KLOTZ is a current kindergarten teacher known for sharing a wealth of ideas that are practical and possible. Her enthusiastic approach to teaching is contagious and you will leave with a multitude of easy to use ideas to make your life easier and help your kindergarten students do and be their best. SHERI SUTTERLEY is a phenomenal kindergarten teacher and exciting presenter who has a national reputation for sharing practical, exciting ideas. She is a regular presenter at kindergarten conventions, is an author and has served as a mentor teacher throughout her 36 year career. Known for her enthusiasm and cutting-edge best practices, her sessions are fast paced and full of practical, classroom tested ideas that will enhance your teaching experience and increase the success of your kindergartners. On Site Training Most BER seminars as well as this conference can be brought to your school or district. See the options at www.ber.org/onsite or call 877 857 8964 to speak to one of our On Site Training Consultants. Special Benefits of Attending Numerous Outstanding Sessions Choose from 21 highly practical sessions and stock up on fresh ideas and strategies from outstanding early childhood experts. Comprehensive Resource Handbook You ll receive an extensive resource handbook specifically designed for this conference. Included in the handbook are 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 kindergarten students. Opportunity to Meet and Share This conference provides a great opportunity to meet and share ideas with other kindergarten teachers. Bring friends or a team and meet new people! Semester Credit Option One graduate level professional development credit is available per day of conference attendance with an additional fee and completion of a follow up practicum project. Details for direct enrollment with Brandman University, part of the Chapman University system, will be available at the conference. Meet Inservice Requirements At the end of the conference, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify the hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements. Who Should Attend Educators working with students in kindergarten: Kindergarten Teachers, Multiage Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Title I Staff, Instructional Assistants, Specialists who work with students in Kindergarten, Curriculum Specialists, and Administrators.

Comprehensive Resource Handbook You will receive an extensive resource handbook, specifically designed for this conference. Included in the handbook are resource materials for ALL conference sessions, even those you don t attend. These materials include: Strategies for utilizing ipads, educational apps and websites more effectively and efficiently in your kindergarten classroom Technology ideas designed specifically for kindergarten students How to strengthen literacy and writing development in kindergarten Powerful math ideas to build number sense specifically developed for kindergarten students The new Common Core State Standards for reading and writing what every kindergarten teacher needs to know and much, much more! Come with Colleagues or Bring Your Family and Friends for Fun and Activities Summer Conference for Kindergarten Teachers Summer 2014 RESOURCE HANDBOOK Bureau of Education & Research CHICAGO While in town, you can enjoy the shops at Chicago s famed Magnificent Mile and Water Tower Place, or if sightseeing is on your list, the greater Chicago area offers a multitude of things to do. The world famous Art Institute of Chicago, Shed Aquarium, Field Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Navy Pier, Willis Tower Skydeck, Hancock Observatory, and Brookfield Zoo are just a few of the many attractions. Bring your family, friends, colleagues or come on your own. You won t want to miss this chance to enjoy the sights and activities of the greater Chicago area while learning valuable, exciting ideas and strategies. You ll find this conference a delightful opportunity to learn, converse, network, relax, and explore ideas you can use immediately in your classroom! Hotel Accommodations For overnight accommodations, please call the DoubleTree Alsip directly at (708) 371 7300. Please mention you are attending this BER conference and call prior to July 20, 2014 to receive the special rate of $119 (Single/Double), rates subject to availability. Program Guarantee We stand behind the high quality of our programs by providing the following unconditional guarantee: If you are not satisfied with this program, we ll give you a 100% refund of your registration fee. Can t Attend? A related BER seminar, Developing an Outstanding KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM: Practical, Innovative Strategies for Strengthening the Quality of Your Kindergarten Program, presented by Andy Baumgartner, is available on CDs with a comprehensive resource handbook at a cost of $99.00 plus $9.00 shipping and handling. To order, call toll free 1 800 735 3503 (Stock #A KGB 1850) or use the order form on the back page. SEATTLE Among the most popular attractions are the Space Needle, the Experience Music Project, Seattle Aquarium, Woodland Park Zoo, historic Pioneer Square, Seattle Underground Tour, International District, and major sports facilities (Century Link Field s Seahawks football and Sounders FC soccer or Safeco Field s Mariners baseball). Take a boat, cruise or ferry to Bainbridge Island, Bremerton or Blake Island s Native American Tillicum Village. For night life, catch a show at the Paramount, Fifth Avenue Theatre or Jazz Alley. For shopping or games, visit Westlake Center, Nordstrom, Nike Town and Gameworks. Seattle offers the ideal setting for all tastes in food, fun, learning, relaxing, networking and playing. Whether you come alone, bring friends, family or colleagues, you won t want to miss this chance to join us for one or both of the two day strategy packed Summer Conference for Kindergarten Teachers! Hotel Accommodations For overnight accommodations, please call the DoubleTree Guest Suites directly at (206) 575 8220. Please mention you are attending this BER conference and call prior to July 8, 2014 to receive the special rate of $169 (Single/Double), rates subject to availability. Conference Agenda Day One 7:45 a.m. 8:25 a.m.... Registration 8:30 a.m. 9:05 a.m.... Opening General Session 9:15 a.m. 11:55 a.m.... Morning Sessions 11:55 a.m. 1:05 p.m.... Lunch Break (on your own) 1:05 p.m. 3:45 p.m.... Afternoon Sessions Day Two Participants, please check in at the registration desk each day you attend. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m.... Registration 8:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m.... Morning Sessions 11:20 a.m. 12:35 p.m.... Lunch Break (on your own) 12:35 p.m. 3:20 p.m.... Afternoon Sessions

DAY 1 Opening General Session 8:30 a.m. 9:05 a.m. Memorable Moments in Kindergarten Sheri Sutterley Let s kick off the conference with warm moments and a little bit of cheer as we focus on the young learners in our classrooms. Come join us as we look into the changing world of kindergarten and how we can prepare our young students with the key skills and foundational knowledge that will help them be successful in school and beyond. DAY 1 MORNING SESSIONS Chicago Monday, July 21, 2014 Seattle Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Choose ONE Full Morning Session OR TWO 70 Minute Sessions 9:15 a.m. 11:55 a.m. Full Morning Session A 1: Increase and Enhance Learning Effectively Utilizing ipads and Apps in Your Kindergarten Classroom Sue Holt Learn how to effectively utilize ipads and apps in your kindergarten classroom, whether you have one ipad or a whole classroom set. Gain dozens of practical, useable, kindergarten specific strategies for meeting the Common Core State Standards in math and language arts. BREAK 10:45 a.m. 11:05 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:25 a.m. First 70 Minute Morning Sessions CHOOSE ONE: A 2 or A 3 A 2: Build Number Sense and Teach Key Math Concepts in Kindergarten Linda Klotz Discover fun and exciting ways to build number sense and introduce key math concepts to your kindergartners. Help your students develop key math skills vital for a sound mathematical foundation. Explore these highly practical, common core compatible ideas that are sure to strengthen your kindergartners understanding and math ability. A 3: Use Nonfiction Text to Increase the Literacy Skills of Your Kindergarten Students Sheri Sutterley Discover a wealth of age appropriate ways to use nonfiction literature to build and increase the comprehension and academic vocabulary skills of your kindergarten students. Receive a list of nonfiction literature and practical applications ideal for kindergartners! BREAK 10:25 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:55 a.m. Second 70 Minute Morning Sessions CHOOSE ONE: A 4 or A 5 A 4: Meet and Exceed the Common Core State Standards for Literacy with Your Kindergartners Linda Klotz During this session, you will learn a variety of close reading and informational text strategies that engage kindergartners and build their understanding of story characters and setting. A 5: Boost Oral Presentation and Comprehension Skills with Retelling Activities Sheri Sutterley Learn innovative and practical ideas to use retelling to increase oral presentation and comprehension skills of your kindergarten students. Discover specific activities to improve students abilities to follow directions, recall information and increase vocabulary. Sheri will show how to incorporate retelling to increase achievement and motivation across the curriculum. 11:55 a.m. 1:05 p.m. Lunch break (on your own) A great time to network with colleagues!

DAY 1 AFTERNOON SESSIONS Chicago Monday, July 21, 2014 Seattle Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Choose ONE Full Afternoon Session OR TWO 70 Minute Sessions 1:05 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Full Afternoon Session B 1: Learning Centers and the Common Core Sheri Sutterley These teacher friendly, developmentally appropriate, NEW center activities are designed using the Common Core State Standards for literacy and math. They will help you align what you are already doing with the standards. Boost your kindergartners reading, writing and math skills with fun, engaging and developmentally appropriate literacy and math centers. BREAK 1:55 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 2:15 p.m. First 70 Minute Afternoon Sessions CHOOSE ONE: B 2 or B 3 B 2: Boost Student Math Skills with the Best Apps and Websites Ideal for Kindergarten Sue Holt Effectively use technology to improve your math instruction. Gain valuable whole group and small group activity ideas that are aligned with the Common Core State Standards for math in kindergarten. Take away a list of apps and internet resources that reinforce key kindergarten math skills and concepts. B 3: Get More Bang Out of Your Word Walls Linda Klotz NEW, innovative ideas to get more out of your word walls than just wall decoration. Let Linda show you how to maximize your word walls and meet the Common Core State Standards for literacy in kindergarten. BREAK 2:15 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Second 70 Minute Afternoon Sessions CHOOSE ONE: B 4 or B 5 B 4: Simple, Yet Powerful Science and Technology Activities Designed Specifically for Kindergarten Students Sue Holt Create low cost, hands-on science and technology activities to use in your classroom. Discover NEW and exciting ways to use technology to teach science concepts in kindergarten. Take away tips for using digital cameras, the internet, age appropriate science apps, document cameras, computers and ipads to engage students and increase learning! B 5: Build and Increase Your Kindergartners Print Awareness Linda Klotz More effectively utilize your interactive charts to increase your kindergarten students print awareness. Numerous, engaging activities that reinforce the concepts of print, one to one correspondence, and enhance kindergartners reading and writing skills. You ll receive an extensive resource handbook for ALL sessions even those you don t attend

Summer Conference for Kindergarten Teachers DAY 2 MORNING SESSIONS Chicago Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Seattle Thursday, July 24, 2014 Choose ONE Full Morning Session OR TWO 75 Minute Session 8:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Full Morning Session C 1: Creating a Powerful Writer s Workshop in Kindergarten Linda Klotz NEW, fun ways to get your kindergarteners writing from day one! Age appropriate ideas to meet the Common Core State Standards for kindergarten literacy. Take away a number of mini lessons designed specifically for kindergarten students. BREAK 10:05 a.m. 10:25 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. First 75 Minute Morning Sessions CHOOSE ONE: C 2 or C 3 C 2: Strengthen Your Literacy Instruction Using ipads and Computers Sue Holt Discover how to meet the Common Core State Standards for literacy through engaging use of technology. Build and increase your kindergartners reading and writing skills using ipad technology and internet resources. Gain whole class, small group and individual instruction ideas for ipads and other technology available to you and your students. C 3: Daily Writing Routines: Powerful, Fun Ways to Increase the Writing Fluency of Your Kindergarten Students Sheri Sutterley From whole group to the individual child, students need to be drawing, dictating and writing to meet the Common Core State Standards. This session will include ideas for shared, modeled, interactive, and independent journal writing techniques. BREAK 9:45 a.m. 10:05 a.m. 10:05 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Second 75 Minute Morning Sessions CHOOSE ONE: C 4 or C 5 C 4: Utilize Technology to Document and Assess Student Learning Sue Holt Learn about multiple technology tools and resources you can use for simplifying teaching tasks and assessing student learning. Discover how to make lesson planning simple and learn how to use new assessment tools and apps. Find out how using Google Docs, your computer, smartphone or ipad can make the collection and organization of evidence for assessment and evaluation easy and stress free! C 5: Differentiated Learning Activities to Support the Common Core Literacy Standards Sheri Sutterley Discover workable differentiated learning activities for integrating the Common Core State Standards for reading and writing. This session will include powerful lessons that incorporate bookmaking, high frequency words and engaging activities you can use immediately with your own kindergarten students. 11:20 a.m. 12:35 p.m. Lunch Break (on your own) A great time to network with colleagues!

DAY 2 AFTERNOON SESSIONS Chicago Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Seattle Thursday, July 24, 2014 12:35 p.m. 1:50 p.m. First 75 Minute Afternoon Sessions Choose TWO 75 Minute Afternoon Sessions CHOOSE ONE: D 1, D 2 or D 3 D 1: Supporting Kindergarten Students Before They Fall Too Far Behind in Reading and Writing Sheri Sutterley Join Sheri and learn ways to develop strategic interventions to help kindergartners who are struggling with pre and early reading skills. Discover powerful early intervention strategies to help them catch up and stay motivated about their literacy learning. D 2: Teach, Connect and Learn with Social Media Sue Holt Learn how to effectively use social media to provide authentic learning for your kindergarten students, efficiently communicate with parents and collaborate with colleagues from around the world. Teacher friendly ideas on how to access FREE personalized professional development, connect with other kindergarten teachers and engage students in real world learning. D 3: Beyond Apps: Taking Your ipads to the Next Level Linda Klotz Meet the Common Core State Standards for literacy through the use of technology-enhanced instruction. ipads are more than just games learn how to incorporate keyboarding and publishing, set up a portfolio for each child that includes videos, pictures and more! BREAK 1:50 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Second 75 Minute Afternoon Sessions CHOOSE ONE: D 4, D 5 or D 6 D 4: Make Learning More Meaningful with Technology Sue Holt Join Sue and learn about her most successful real world activities that engage students and make learning more meaningful and unforgettable! Find out how to use technology to publish student writing online. Take part in collaborative science activities with other kindergarten classrooms from around the globe. You are sure to leave with ideas you can easily implement in your own kindergarten classroom. D 5: Engaging Kindergarten Students Through Interaction: A Key Common Core Skill Sheri Sutterley Promote social skills and higher-order learning through partner activities where children collaborate to develop literacy skills. Encourage academic dialog and vocabulary development with whole group and small group activities. Receive powerful, yet engaging strategies to use immediately with all the diverse learners in your kindergarten classroom. D 6: Making Math Make Sense for Your Kindergarten Students Linda Klotz Learn quick, easy ways to help your students increase their mathematical skills while developing a love for math and a deeper understanding of key math concepts. Discover ways to reinforce math basics. You will leave with a wide variety of innovative, developmentally appropriate math activities that you can use right away. Every session packed with highly practical ideas

FIRST NAME M.I. LAST NAME POSITION, SUBJECT TAUGHT Summer Conference for Kindergarten Teachers Registration NAG4M1 Chicago (Alsip), IL Both days: July 21 and 22, 2014 One day only: July 21 or July 22, 2014 Seattle, WA Both days: July 23 and 24, 2014 One day only: July 23 or July 24, 2014 I d like to order the CD version of the related seminar, Developing an Outstanding KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM: Practical, Innovative Strategies for Strengthening the Quality of Your Kindergarten Program, by Andy Baumgartner, $99.00 plus $9.00 shipping (Stock # A KGB 1850). GRADE LEVEL 915 118th Avenue SE PO Box 96068 Bellevue, WA 98009 9668 Conference for Kindergarten Teachers Summer 2014 Prsrt Std U.S. Postage PAID Bureau of Education & Research SCHOOL NAME SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS CITY & STATE ZIP CODE SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER HOME PHONE NUMBER ( ) ( ) Registration confirmations are sent via e-mail. If you would like a confirmation, please provide your e-mail address. E MAIL ADDRESS HOME MAILING ADDRESS CITY & STATE PRIORITY ID ID CODE: Please fill in the six digit number from the mail label ZIP CODE A check (payable to Bureau of Education & Research) is attached A purchase order is attached, P.O. # (Be sure to include priority ID code on the P.O.) Charge my MasterCard VISA Discover Account # Exp. Date: Please print name as it appears on card ENAG4M1 METHOD OF PAYMENT Payment is due prior to the program. No cash please. First day only, $229; Second day only, $229; both days, $389; $369 per person for groups of five or more registering for both days at the same time. MO/YR Signature (required for credit card purchases) PLEASE DO NOT DETACH MAILING LABEL (Just make corrections as needed) DAY 1 DAY 2 SESSION PREFERENCES: SESSION NUMBERS REQUIRED One Full Morning Session: A 1 OR Two 70 Minute Morning Sessions A and A (A 2 or A 3) (A 4 or A 5) One Full Morning Session: C 1 OR Two 75 Minute Morning Sessions C and C (C 2 or C 3) (C 4 or C 5) NAG4M1 One Full Afternoon Session: B 1 OR Two 70 Minute Afternoon Sessions B and B (B 2 or B 3) (B 4 or B 5) Two 75 Minute Afternoon Sessions D (D 1, D 2 or D 3) AND D (D 4, D 5 or D 6) REGISTRATION FEE: The fee for the first or second day registration only is $229 per person. If a person registers for both days, the registration fee is discounted to $389 per person; $369 per person for groups of five or more registering for both days at the same time. Registration fees are due prior to the program. No cash please. Fee includes conference registration, a personalized certificate of daily attendance and an extensive conference resource handbook with materials for all sessions even those you don t attend CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTIONS: 100% of your paid registration fee will be refunded if you can t attend and notify us at least 10 days before the conference. Late cancellations will be refunded less a $15 service fee. Substitutions may be made at any time without charge. 2014 Bureau of Education & Research. All rights reserved. Please return the above panel in its entirety for proper registration FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER: PHONE toll free: 1 800 735 3503 (Weekdays 6 a.m. 6 p.m. Pacific Time) FAX this form to: 1 425 453 1134 MAIL this form to: Bureau of Education & Research 915 118th Avenue SE PO Box 96068 Bellevue, WA 98009 9668 REGISTER ONLINE at: www.ber.org Meeting Sites & Hotel Accommodations This conference will be held at the following sites: Chicago: DoubleTree Alsip, (708) 371 7300 If needed, please make your own hotel reservations by calling the hotel above. Mention you are attending this BER conference (promo code: BERDEC) and book by July 20, 2014 to receive a special room rate of $119 (Single/Double), based on availability. Seattle: DoubleTree Guest Suites, (206) 575 8220 If needed, please make your own hotel reservations by calling the hotel above. Mention you are attending this BER conference (promo code: BERDEC) and book by July 8, 2014 to receive a special room rate of $169 (Single/Double), based on availability.