Upcoming Events
Leadership in Reading Network (LiRN) 2011-2012
The Minnesota Department of Education, the Minnesota Center for Reading Research, and The Minnesota Reading Association have partnered to offer a network for district-level and school-wide literacy leaders who support teachers and administrators in developing PK-12 literacy programs based on research-based best practices.
School-wide reading coaches, district literacy coordinators, administrators, AYP coordinators, and other Minnesota educators with similar job descriptions serving learners PK-12 are invited to join in this collaborative initiative.
The Leadership in Reading Network (LiRN) series features three full-day professional development events offered during the 2011-2012 school year. All events are held at the Minnesota Department of Education. Each day focuses on a theme recommended by LiRN members. Presentations and information are presented by experts in each area and time is dedicated for networking, collaboration, and coaching.
Supporting Diverse Learners and English Learners
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Keynote speakers: Dr. Lori Helman and National Expert TBA
Network members are encouraged to bring an ESL teacher at no additional charge. Keynote speakers are highly regarded experts on this topic, and discussions will focus on areas of interest designated by our members (i.e., English Learners, Special Education Students, Gifted and Talented, American Indian Students, Students who live in poverty). Members also will receive the keynote speakers’ most recent publications.
Multi-Tiered Systems of Intervention
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Keynote speakers: Dr. Matt Burns and Ms. Jane Olson
Network members are encouraged to bring an intervention specialist or administrator at no additional charge. Sessions this day will focus on school-wide Response to Intervention type practices, the use of data to guide supplemental instruction, and meaningful literacy practices to close the achievement gap.
Reading Digital and Informational Text in the Content Areas
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Keynote speakers: Mr. Scott Voss and Media Literacy Expert TBA
Network members may bring a content area teacher at no additional charge. Sessions this day will focus on building common understanding of instructional vocabulary and discipline-specific comprehension strategies. Collegial discussions will focus on student reading proficiency, wide reading, and engagement with technology and digital texts.
Register at http://lirn2012.eventbrite.com/
Cost: $265 for MRA Members; $295 for non-MRA Members. Fee includes all 3 events, free guest participation, resources and light refreshments. Payment options include check, PayPal, or invoice.
For more information, please contact:
MDE - Kari Ross: kari.d.ross@state.mn.us, 651-582-8455
MRA - Julie Scullen: j.scullen@mnreading.org, 612-741-1658
MCRR - Dr. Debra Peterson: peter328@umn.edu, 612-626-9360
2012 MCRR Summer Literacy Workshop - Save the Date!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Stay tuned for more details! Updates will be communicated via the MCRR mailing list. Subscribe to our email newsletter to keep in touch with MCRR and learn more about this and other upcoming events.