Your heart begins to beat faster. Your mind begins racing. Students running around the classroom suddenly invade your dreams. Yes, it is the beginning of another school year! Oh, such a sweet time of year! Everyone is filled with anticipation for what is to come, what the year holds, the connections that will be made, the new learning, trying new things, and relying on some tried and true methods. The magic of a new school year never ceases to amaze me.
As you plan for this coming year, don't forget to set aside February 3-6, 2016! It will be a time of inspiration, a time to re-energize, and a time to grow professionally by attending the 2016 Conference on Literacy. The theme this year is "Illuminating a World of Wonder with the Light of Literacy." Speakers and authors at this event will encourage, captivate, and inspire all educators at all levels!
Ruth Culham, the author of 6 Trait +1 Writing and The Writing Thief will be presenting this year on Thursday and also providing a small group session to twenty-five participants on Wednesday evening! Ruth's ideas on writing continue to transform classrooms around the world. Thursday night will hold another special session by Harvey "Smokey" Daniels. Smokey has written many books on reading from Literacy Circles to the second edition of Inquiry Circles. Regie Routman will also hold a special session on Friday evening. Regie's insights on literacy have proven to be a staple for classrooms everywhere to engage students in the lifelong love of literacy! These sessions will fill up fast, so be ready to register early!
Registration booklets will be online this year, with registration opening on November 1.
To view the incredible speakers who will be at the 2016 conference, go to: http://www.ccira.org/ccira-conference.html