Preconference Institutes

Afternoon Institutes 2:00 - 4:00

1. Moving from Good to Great Teaching - Seven Critical Principles to Guide High Quality Literacy Design

Presented by: Dr. Mary Howard, Author/National Literacy Consultant

(Based on Good to Great Teaching: Focusing on the Literacy Work that Matters) Any effective literacy design must be based on the tenets of high quality literacy practices, whether that design is based on an RTI Model or Common Core State Standards. To accomplish this, we need a common lens from a school-wide level. In this session, Mary will identify seven critical principles that are the driving force of these efforts with specific recommendations to ensure that each moment is spent in the most effective ways. Learn how to build a solid foundation based on the most effective literacy framework with strategies, practices, & procedures that can be implemented tomorrow morning. You will walk away with a clear vision for building a solid literacy framework across the curriculum and a renewed sense of purpose for focusing on the literacy work that matters.

2. The Literacy Jigsaw Puzzle: Assembling the Critical Pieces of Literacy Instruction

Presented by: Beverly Tyner, Author/National Literacy Consultant

Discover how to integrate literacy across the day in whole group, small group, and independent practice. This session will help you identify, assemble, and deliver a comprehensive literacy plan that meets the needs of all learners regardless of ability. Practical strategies for implementing the Common Core Literacy Standards will be shared.

3. What Does It Take to Have a Room Full of TEXTPERTS?

Presented by: Quality Quinn

Close and repeated of complex, reading across multiple texts, 3 shifts, and preparation for performance assessments on Smarter Balance with a focus on writing? Where will it end? Or has it really begun? This pre-conference session will focus on the five instructional dimensions needed to produce TEXTPERTS in every class. Throughout this very hands- on session, opportunities for formative student AND teacher fidelity to best practice will be modeled and discussed.

4. Putting It All Together - Picture Books and the Traits

Presented by: Gloria Miller and Shelly Sims, Pine Lake Preparatory

An introduction to the Six +1 Traits of Writing, our focus will be on using picture books in the classroom to teach the Traits. This is a great way to motivate your class and get them “hooked” on the Traits. Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to give you ideas and activities to use in your classroom on Monday morning!

5. Motivated Readers Do It Better

Presented by: Harry Harris, Representative/Consultant

Wanting to read and wanting to learn to read breeds success. Learn ways to motivate your students using everything from incentives to excitement to relationships. Examine the power of plays, music, humor, extra credit, pride, choice, social interaction, feedback, and outright bribery to motivate your students to improve their reading.

6. Close Readings & Textual Analysis of Media Messages: Important 21st Century Skills

Presented by: Frank Baker, Media Education Consultant

Since “digital natives” pay more attention to non-print than print, it is necessary that today’s reading teachers understand how to help students “read” the media. Media educator Frank Baker uses popular culture and the media. Examples will include deconstructing photos, advertisements, and film.

All Day Institutes 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

South Carolina State Department Literacy Specialists
Common Core State Standards K-5th

Literacy educators from the Unit of Literacy and Early Learning in the Office of Teacher Effectiveness at the South Carolina Department of Education will be presenting a workshop based on the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the research of High Progress Literacy Classrooms for grades K-5. The goal of the workshop is to build capacity in schools to fully implement the CCSS focusing on critical elements of reading and writing instruction consistent with the standard’s rigorous content and application of knowledge. Educators will be provided with the research supporting HPLCs along with tools and resources they need for accomplishing the goal of having all students highly engaged in reading and writing text at least 75% of the instructional time devoted to literacy. Research and reading and writing achievement data will support teachers with the transition to the CCSS by providing the basis for what the teaching looks like and how the children are engaged in High Progress Literacy Classrooms (HPLCs).

South Carolina State Department Literacy Specialists
Common Core State Standards 6th-12th

Literacy educators from the Unit of Literacy and Early Learning in the Office of Teacher Effectiveness at the South Carolina Department of Education will be presenting a workshop based on the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the research of High Progress Literacy Classrooms for grades 6-12. The goal of the workshop is to build capacity in schools to fully implement the CCSS focusing on critical elements of reading and writing instruction consistent with the standard’s rigorous content and application of knowledge. Educators will be provided with the research supporting HPLCs along with tools and resources they need for accomplishing the goal of having all students highly engaged in reading and writing text at least 75% of the instructional time devoted to literacy. Research and reading and writing achievement data will support teachers with the transition to the CCSS by providing the basis for what the teaching looks like and how the children are engaged in High Progress Literacy Classrooms (HPLCs).

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The Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Hotel does have rooms remaining in the SCIRA block for the February 21-23, 2013 conference. The early bird deadline date has expired, but there are plenty of double and king rooms still available at the conference rate. Rooms need to be booked by January 22 to be included in the SCIRA room block. For conference registrations, please call 1-888-627-8203 ONLY and tell the individual that the room(s) are being booked for the SCIRA Conference. Calling any other Sheraton number may not have the room block or room rates offered. If anyone has difficulties, please notify the conference chairperson, Melissa Nicholson. We look forward to seeing all of you in February at the Sheraton.