Awakening the Bookworm in the Unengaged Reader (Grades K-5) - Phoenix, AZ

Awakening the Bookworm in the Unengaged Reader (Grades K-5) [https://www.icecollaborate.org/CourseSchedule/Awakening-the-Bookworm-in-the-Unengaged-Reader-(Grades-K-5)]   _NEW_ Seminar Presented by Aimee Torok Outstanding Educator and National Presenter   Specially Designed for Educators Serving Kindergarten - 5th Grade:  Classroom Teachers, Administrators, & Support Staff * The latest education research and trends for literacy acquisition * Authentic, exciting student-driven learning experiences for all learners * A plethora of tools that can be used in your classroom immediately to increase student motivation and engagement in literacy * Effectives strategies to collaborate with families to promote literacy at home   OBJECTIVES Apply current, research-based instructional practices to your literacy instruction 1.          Learn new ways to motivate and engage students 2.          Develop current instructional practices for today’s learner 3.          Design literacy lessons that can be used immediately in the classroom 4.          Connect with families on promoting literacy at home   PRACTICAL IDEAS AND STRATEGIES Aimee Torok will provide powerful strategies for successfully motivating and engaging your students to strengthen independent reading and writing for today’s learner.  You will be presented with numerous strategies specifically geared for Kindergarten to 5th grade learning environments.     You will leave this seminar with a wealth of practical ideas and perspectives, increased confidence in meeting the needs of all of your learners and a list of resources that will allow you to continue on the journey of teaching for tomorrow.     KEY BENEFITS OF ATTENDING The purpose of this training is to increase our capacity to improve children’s literacy by identifying a small set of research-supported instructional practices to meet the needs of all learners.  The focus of the training is on classroom practices that will have a positive impact on literacy development.  We want to create lifelong readers and writers!     TOPICS TO BE PRESENTED * Balanced Literacy Instruction That Leads To Lifelong Learning * Increasing Student Engagement & Motivation Leading To Independence * Balanced Literacy Instruction For Today’s Learner (Modeled, shared, and guided instruction all leading to independence!) * Voice In Choice * Creating A Passion For Learning * Assessment That Guides Instruction  *Note: This event will be focused on our transitional and fluent readers and writers.   Session Agenda * Program will run from 8:30am-3:00pm * Check-in will begin at 8:00am (A continental breakfast will be awaiting you with coffee, tea and pastries) * Lunch will be on your own   Payment & Refund Policies (Instructions for Paying Via Purchase Order) https://www.icecollaborate.org/payment-policies [https://www.icecollaborate.org/payment-policies]   The International Center for Education is a New York State Education Department (NYSED) approved sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) workshops.  A certificate of attendance will be issued to all attendees with our CTLE Sponsor Number listed.