Choose from a variety of workshops and conferences throughout the year. Below are some of what is offered along with links to more information.
SUMMER
Ackerman Colloquium on Technology and Citizenship
Invited scholars present research on how technology, especially the Internet, has changed the way citizens interact with each other and their government and the future of education. Held during the month of July.
For more information visit www.edci.purdue.edu/ackerman/colloquium
Call 765-494-4755 or email kreppert@purdue.edu.
DISCOVER!
A gifted education and talent development institute for educations offered by the College of Education's Gifted Resource Institute--DISCOVER! integrates components of learning, enjoyment and relaxation in a collegial atmosphere. The week-long conference promises to help educators effectively serve gifted and talented children and to discover and develop talents in all children. Held during the month of June.
For more information visit www.purdue.edu/geri, call 765-494-7243 or email geri@purdue.edu.
Summer Literacy Institute
The Summer Literacy Institute, presented by the Center for Literacy Education and Research - CLEAR (formerly known as Purdue Literacy Network Project), holds an annual three-day institute that affords teachers and administrators the opportunity to explore literacy in-depth through workshops and keynote speakers and workshops. Held during the month of July.
For more information visit www.education.purdue.edu/clear, call 765-496-2119 or email mfletcher@purdue.edu.
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FALL
Professional Development Series for K-2: Series 2
"Writing Balanced Literacy Classroom"
DATES FOR FALL 2007: August 15, September 5, October 3, November 7, and December 5
In this series of workshops, participants will learn about the structure of writing workshops. Strategies for helping students compose and write messages will be taught.
Workshop topics include:
- Introduction to writing workshops
- Use of literature to teach writing
- Writer's craft
- Mini-lessons for writing workshops
- Conferencing and sharing
- Assessment of writing
Optional Graduate Credit: Participants may elect to receive three hours of Purdue University graduate credit upon full participation in, and satisfactory completion of each series. The credit fee is over and above the registration fee.
Download a registration form (PDF). (Registration deadline August 1, 2007)
Contact:
For registration information, contact Lisa Harker in Continuing Education at 765-494-2973 or 800-359-2968 or laharker@purdue.edu .
For program content information, contact the Center for Literacy Education and Research (formerly known as Purdue Literacy Network Project) at 765-496-2119 or mfletcher@purdue.edu.
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SPRING
Professional Development Series for K-2: Series 3
"Guided Reading in a Balanced Literacy Classroom"
DATES FOR SPRING 2008: January 16, February 6, March 19, April 9, and May 7
In this series, participants will learn how to flexibly group learners for guided reading. Ways to choose and introduce books to learners will be examined. A strong emphasis will be placed on learning to teach for strategies in both word solving and comprehension.
Workshop topics include:
- The effects of guided reading
- Understanding text demands
- Word recognition strategy instruction
- Comprehension
- Methods to choose and introduce books
- Assessment of reading
Optional Graduate Credit: Participants may elect to receive three hours of Purdue University graduate credit upon full participation in, and satisfactory completion of each series. The credit fee is over and above the registration fee.
Download a registration form (PDF). (Registration deadline January 2, 2008)
Contact:
For registration information, contact Lisa Harker in Continuing Education at 765-494-2973 or 800-359-2968 or laharker@purdue.edu .
For program content information, contact the Center for Literacy Education and Research (formerly known as Purdue Literacy Network Project) at 765-496-2119 or mfletcher@purdue.edu.
Primary School Team Planning
The school planning team is a leadership group who communicates supports and monitors the implementation of the Literacy Collaborative at the school site. The team is comprised of five to eight representatives, including the school principal and other faculty who represent the range of grade levels and programs offered in the school. Spring 2008 dates TBD.
For more information contact Sarah Mahurt at 765-496-3981 or mahurt@purdue.edu.
Intermediate School Team Planning
The school planning team is a leadership group who communicates supports and monitors the implementation of the Literacy Collaborative at the school site. The team is comprised of five to eight representatives, including the school principal and other faculty who represent the range of grade levels and programs offered in the school. Spring 2008 dates TBD.
For more information contact Sarah Mahurt at 765-496-3981 or mahurt@purdue.edu .
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