Thanks to everyone who attended for making this conference such a success!
Attached are the presentations from P. David Pearson and the breakout sessions.
Opening Keynote
P. David Pearson
Transforming Reading Comprehension Instruction
Morning Breakout Sessions
Christine Venturis
Supporting Comprehension Instruction in K–8 Classrooms
Linda Rourke
The Missing Link: How Building Community Can Increase
Academic Achievement
Additional PDFs from The Missing Link:
• Elementary Scales
• Middle School Scales
Kelly Stuart
Creating Writing Communities in Every Classroom
Susan Young
Successful Strategies for Facilitating Individualized Daily Reading
Additional PDF from Successful Strategies for Facilitating IDR:
• Record Sheet for IDR Conferences
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Christine Venturis
Supporting Comprehension Instruction in K–8 Classrooms
Kelly Stuart
Creating Writing Communities in Every Classroom
Susan Young
Building Vocabulary in a Caring Environment
Linda Rourke
Lesson Study: Crafting Learning Together
It was a joy and a privilege to meet so many dedicated, knowledgeable professionals. We look forward to hearing from you with questions, comments, or ideas for continuing the conversation. Thanks to all who attended this conference as well as those who worked so hard to make it a tremendous success!