Working with Struggling Readers

Working with Struggling Readers

A One-Day Workshop
March 16, 20128:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
University of Southern MaineGorham Campus

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Workshop Information
Title: Working with Struggling Readers
Date: March 16, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: University of Southern Maine, Gorham Campus
Cost: $145.00  (includes lunch and 0.5 CEU)
Credit: 0.5 CEU

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Overview
This day-long workshop provides grade-level insights and strategies for helping struggling readers in the classroom. Strategies for addressing needs of struggling writers will also be included.  The sessions will be conducted by teachers who have a successful track record of working with challenged readers and writers in their classrooms including learning disabled and ESL students.  These workshop leaders will share their accomplishments and problems in meeting the needs of struggling readers and assisting them in their literacy development.  

A major theme of the one day workshop is that all students can best be served in the classroom as a community of learners. Participants will learn many practical and workable ideas for designing effective interventions in the classroom.

Focus Areas

• Planning Appropriate Instruction
• Developing Fluency
• Assessment Practices
• Classroom Management
• Selecting Trade Books and Materials
• Using Age-Appropriate Picture Books to Teach Reading Strategies    (Primary focus of workshop D, grades 7-8)
• Fostering Collaborative Relationships with Staff and Parents

Grade Levels  

• Grades 1-2
• Grades 3-4
• Grades 5-6
• Grades 7-8

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Workshop Program - Morning

8:30-8:45 Check-in and Coffee
8:45-9:00 Welcome Remarks USM Literacy Education Program 
9:00-12:00 Concurrent Workshops Morning Session: Demonstration and Sharing 

Workshop A: Grades 1-2 Tracy Warren Teacher, Reading Consultant Riverton School, Portland Schools
Workshop B: Grades 3-4 Susan Beaule Literacy Strategist  Regional School Unit #5
Workshop C: Grades 5-6 Paula Eppich Boyce Language Arts Teacher and Literacy Specialist Maine School Administrative District #61
Workshop D: Grades 7-8 Susan Weber Language Arts Teacher and Literacy Specialist Lewiston Middle School, Lewiston Schools

Workshop Program - Afternoon 

12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Concurrent Workshops (Continuation of workshops)
Afternoon Session: Questions and Answers

Workshop A: Grades 1-2
Workshop B: Grades 3-4
Workshop C: Grades 5-6
Workshop D: Grades 7-8