 Upcoming Events2008 National Conference for Adult Education State Directors April 9 - 11, 2008 New Orleans, Louisiana Strategic Investment in Teacher Quality and Reading Reform Thursday, April 10, 10:15-11:45 AM Presenters: Mary Beth Curtis, Laura Lanier, and John Strucker This interactive session will enable participants to meet with nationally known reading researchers to discuss the benefits of using the STAR Tool Kit and training to improve reading instruction in their states. Drs. Mary Beth Curtis and John Strucker will accompany participants on a guided tour of the multimedia STAR Tool Kit. Participants will learn how STAR presents an opportunity for strategic partnership that can enhance states' capacity to significantly improve reading instruction for adults. Commission on Adult Basic Education Annual Conference April 28 - May 1, 2008 Saint Louis, Missouri Introducing the STAR Tool Kit Date and Time: TBA Presenters: Laura Bercovitz and Jane Meyer To register: http://www.coabeconference.org This session will provide a sneak preview of the multimedia STAR Tool Kit, which describes evidence-based strategies for improving the reading skills of intermediate-level adult learners. Participants will also learn how STAR training is helping adult education providers nationwide to bridge research and classroom practice. International Reading Association Annual Convention May 4 - 8, 2008 Atlanta, Georgia STAR: Improving Adult Literacy Through the Use of Evidence-based Reading Research Monday, May 5, 11:00 A.M - 1:45 PM Presenters: Mary Beth Curtis, Laura Lanier, Jane Meyer, and John Strucker To register: http://www.reading.org/association/meetings/annual.html In this session, participants will learn about the elements of evidence-based reading instruction for intermediate-level learners and receive training on effective fluency instruction. Presenters will use the multimedia STAR Tool Kit to explain key concepts and provide a model of effective instruction. Participants will practice strategies for assessing and teaching fluency, and receive guidance on selecting instructional materials. 24th Annual Florida Literacy Conference May 7 - 9, 2008 Orlando, Florida Improving Adult Literacy Through the Use of Evidence-based Reading Research Thursday, May 8, 10:30 - 11:45 AM Presenters: Mary Beth Curtis and Jane Meyer In this session, participants will learn about the elements of evidence-based reading instruction for intermediate-level learners and take a guided tour of the multimedia STAR Tool Kit. Key concepts in evidence-based reading instruction will be discussed and presenters will explain how STAR provides a model for effective instruction. Strategies for Teaching Effective Fluency Instruction Thursday, May 8, 1:30 - 2:45 PM Presenters: Mary Beth Curtis and Jane Meyer In this session, participants will learn about the elements of effective fluency instruction for intermediate-level learners. Presenters will use the multimedia STAR Tool Kit to provide a model of effective instruction. Participants will practice strategies for assessing and teaching fluency, and receive guidance on selecting instructional materials. |