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SSCCIIRRAA Suburban Council International Reading Association

Spring Conference

Thursday, April 26, 2007

4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Caruso Middle School

1801 Montgomery Deerfield

Join Dr. Sean Templeton and Dr. Donald Bear, co-authors of Words Their Way: Word Study

for Phonics, Vocabulary and Spelling Instruction and senior authors Houghton Mifflin Spelling and Vocabulary, as they discuss Best Practice in Vocabulary and Spelling Instruction.

Shane Templeton is Foundation Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he is also Program Coordinator of Literacy Studies. Dr. Templeton’s research focuses on orthographic and vocabulary knowledge in elementary, middle and secondary school. Read his current research study, co-authored with John J. Pikulski, entitled Building the Foundations of Literacy: The Importance of Vocabulary and Spelling Development.

Donald Bear is director of the E.L. Cord Foundation Center for Learning and Literacy and works with children who have difficulties learning to read and write. Dr. Bear’s recent studies and writing examine word study with English Language Learners. He is a professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Nevada, Reno, and is a co-author of Developing Literacy: An Integrated Approach to Assessment and Instruction.

Continue the Discussion on Saturday, April 28th

Earn One Hour Graduate Credit by enrolling in RLR 595

Special Topics in Reading: Understanding Spelling and Vocabulary Instruction National Louis University

North Shore Campus

Connie Obrochta author of Vocabulary Field Trips will be the instructor for this course. Connie has been a classroom teacher and reading specialist, and is currently a literacy coach in Evanston, IL.

Contact information: Claudia Katz—CKatz17755@aol.com

Refer to the following pages for specific registration information

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SUBURBAN COUNCIL OF THE INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION

SCIRA Spring Conference Thursday April 26, 2007 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Caruso Middle School - 1801 Montgomery – Deerfield

Best Practice Spelling and Vocabulary Instruction

Featuring

Shane Templeton &

Donald Bear Co-Authors: Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary and Spelling Instruction

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS Dr. Shane Templeton is Foundation Professor of Literacy Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research highlights orthographic and vocabulary knowledge in elementary, middle and secondary school.

Dr. Donald Bear is a Professor in the Department of Educational Specialties in the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. Recent studies and writings examine word study with English language learners, and the development, assessment, and instruction of preschoolers. Templeton and Bear are senior authors of Houghton Mifflin Spelling and Vocabulary.

Program Information

Date: Thursday April 26, 2007 Location: Caruso Middle School Auditorium –

1801 Montgomery Deerfield Schedule: 4:00 pm - Registration, Refreshments, Book Browsing and Networking 5:00 pm – PROGRAM

Registration: $25.00 SCIRA members Mail-In $55.00 Non member (includes cost of SCIRA membership) $15.00 Full Time Student Registration: $30.00 SCIRA members At the Door $60.00 Non-member (includes cost of SCIRA membership)

PARTICIPANTS WILL EARN 3 CPDUs QUESTIONS? E-mail pkaufman@dps109.org djgurvitz@msn.com

Or phone: Claudia Katz 847-948-5921 Pam Kaufman 847-945-1520 x285

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Directions to the Conference: Caruso Middle School – 1801 Montgomery Deerfield, Illinois

From 294 Tollway Northbound: Exit Deerfield Road. Turn Right (east) to the 1st stoplight – Castlewood. Turn Left (north) on Castlewood for one block to Montgomery. Left (west) on Montgomery to Caruso Middle School. From 294 Tollway Southbound: Exit Lake-Cook Road. Turn Left (east) .3 miles to Wilmot Road (stoplight). Turn Left (north) on Wilmot past 2 stoplights to Montgomery. Left (west) on Montgomery to Caruso Middle School. From the Edens Expressway: Exit Deerfield Road – Westbound. Go west on Deerfield Road for approximately 2.5 miles (through Downtown Deerfield) to Waukegan Road (stoplight). Right (north) one stoplight to Hazel. Left (west) on Hazel to Wilmot Road. Left (south) on Wilmot to Montgomery. Right (west) on Montgomery to end - Caruso Middle School.

Surface Streets: From Lake-Cook and Waukegan – North on Waukegan to Hazel (stoplight north of Deerfield Road.) Left on Hazel (west) to Wilmot Road (about 1 mile). Left (south) on Wilmot Road to Montgomery. Right (west) on Montgomery to end - Caruso Middle School.

Turn right or left when you arrive at the school. You may park in either the front or the back of the school

COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION BELOW AND RETURN TO: SCIRA c/o Laura Polkoff

1514 Lake Wilmette, IL 60091

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Last Name First Name Home Phone #

Home Street Address City State ZIP ( )

School/District School Phone # e-mail Address

Advanced Registration: Check or Money Order only. Payable to SCIRA. SCIRA Member $25 ___ Non-Member $55 ___ [Your registration includes a 1 year SCIRA membership!]

Student (Full-Time) $20 __ Teaching Associates/Aides $20 __ [ID Required] [ID Required]

Registration at the Door: $65

Confirmations will not be sent. You will be notified only if space is NOT available. PLEASE register early – space is limited to 325. PARTICIPANTS WILL EARN 3 CPDUs

QUESTIONS? E-mail pkaufman@dps109.org djgurvitz@msn.com Or phone: Claudia Katz 847-948-5921 Pam Kaufman 847-945-1520 x285

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National College Education/SCIRA Collaborative Course Continue the Discussion on Saturday, April 28th

Earn One Hour Graduate Credit by enrolling in RLR 595

Special Topics in Reading: Understanding Spelling and Vocabulary Instruction Earn one hour graduate credit RLR 595 Special Topics in Reading-Understanding Spelling and Vocabulary Instruction Participants may earn one credit hour by attending the SCIRA Suburban Council of the International Reading Association Conference on Thursday, April 26 from 4 to 8 and Special Topics in Reading Understanding Spelling and Vocabulary Instruction on Saturday, April 28, from 8-5 at the North Shore Campus.

Course Description Connie Obrochta author of Vocabulary Field Trips will be the instructor for this course. Connie has been a classroom teacher and reading specialist, and is currently a literacy coach in Evanston, IL. The course will cover the following topics:

• Basic structures of language and literacy programs • Adapting Best Practice word study instruction to the state language arts standards • Historical perspectives on spelling and vocabulary learning • Recent research on spelling and vocabulary learning • Assessing what students already know about word patterns and vocabulary • Practical approaches for spelling and vocabulary learning in the classroom

Registration 1. Complete the SCIRA Conference registration (use the attach form and return to Claudia Katz) 2. Complete the university registration form 3. Payment as follows

o 285.00 payable to National Louis University (credit card or personal check) Complete the NLU course enrollment form with $285.00 payment check to National

Louis University or complete credit card option portion of the registration form o Separate 25.00 check made payable to SCIRA.

SCIRA cannot accept charges. Course participants pay members’ rate. 4. ENCLOSE

o Completed SCIRA registration form with $25.00 check payable to SCIRA o Completed NLU course enrollment with $285.00 payment (check or credit card)

5. Mail documents and checks to: Claudia Katz

1329 Oxford Rd. Deerfield, IL 60015

Confirmation When your registration is received, you will be sent an email confirmation, a receipt, and an article to read in preparation for the Saturday class. PLEASE NOTE--To receive university credit you must attend both days and complete all requirements*:

• Attend the SCIRA Conference and post conference (4 to 9)on April 26 o Complete the class readings and final class project. o Attend Saturday, April 28 from 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. held at the North Shore campus of NLU.

Attendees should bring lunch. o *Please note you will not be able to receive credit unless you attend all 14 hours :

For additional information, contact Claudia Katz at ckatz17755@aol.com or 847-948-5921.

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NATIONAL-LOUIS U

GRADUATE REGISTRATION FORM

SOCIAL SECURITY NO. __________________________________________________________________________________________ NAME: LAST _____________________________________ FIRST/MIDDLE _________________________________________

MAIDEN (IF APPLIES) ________________________________________________ Check if new name or address since last graduation STREET ADDRESS: _______________________________________________ CITY: _________________ STATE: _________ ZIP: _______ HOME PHONE: (____) ______________________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE: (___) ___________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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4 Hispanic 5 White Non-Hispanic IF YOU HAVE A FELLOWSHIP OR A DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP, PLEASE CHECK:

Fellowship Doctoral Scholarship

ADMITTED TO GRADUATE PROGRAM: Program _____________ Advisor _____________NOT ADMITTED

I am □a new NCE/NLU student □I am a returning NCE/NLU student In the Collage of Education, a maximum limit of nine semester hours of NCE/NLU credit taken as a special student prior to formal admission many apply toward a Master’s Degree, Educational Specialist Degree or Certificate of Advanced Study.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED OR FORM WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU CRN COURSE

NUMBER COURSE REGISTRATION

Course Title SEM

HOURS For outreach

Course, list site RLR595 Special Topics in Reading

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NOTE: Payment must be submitted at time of registration. CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION WILL BE SENT

______________________________________________________________________ Student’s Signature Date CREDIT CARD CHARGE FORM STUDENT’S SOCIAL SECURITY NO. ________________________________________________________________________________________ STUDENT’S NAME (print) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY ______________________________________________________ STATE _______________________ ZIP ___________________________ I hereby authorize National-Louis University to charge my Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express account in the amount of $__289.00_____, which represents tuition and/or fees.

CHECK ONE: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER AMEX Exp. Date ____________- Card No. __________________________________ CARDHOLDER’S NAME (print) _________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cardholder’s Signature Date

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DO NOT MAIL GRADUATE REGISTRATION directly to NLU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAIL COMPLETED GRADUATE REGISTRATION FORM with $289.00 CHECK OR CREDIT CARD FORM payable to NLU AND SCIRA REGISTRATION WITH $25.00 TO:

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March 10 10:00 to 11:00 AM

National Louis University North Shore Campus

Bring your best ideas to the Cynthia Kadohata Literature Circle. Teachers are invited to read Cynthia Kadohata’s books: Kira, Kira and Weedflower. Ideas will be discussed. Cynthia’s newest book, Cracker, will also be discussed. This will be an outstanding way to prepare for Cynthia’s visit to the Skokie Public Library on Wednesday, April 11th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. When we meet on March 10th, bring your best teaching ideas—ten copies to share would be great!

For additional information on this exciting event, contact Claudia Katz at ckatz17755@aol.com or phone her at 847-948-5921.

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June 20, 21, 22 (includes SCIRA conference) 8:00 – 12:00

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8:00 – 12:00 The Teacher Renewal Seminar and Summer SCIRA (Suburban Council International Reading Association) Conference theme for this year is Exploring Informational Text. This is a great opportunity to observe how teaching theory is turned into successful instruction. The dates of the Teacher Renewal Seminar are Wednesday, June 20, Thursday June 21 and Friday June 22 (SCIRA conference) from 8:00 to 12:00 P.M. Mt. Prospect School District #57 will host the event at Lincoln Junior High. Participants enrolled in the Teacher Renewal Conference will receive 1 hour of graduate credit through NLU. The cost of this workshop is $289 for one semester graduate credit plus $40 fee for materials, coffee service and the SCIRA conference. Donna Ogle, Professor National-Louis University, and Laura Beltchenko, Assistant Superintendent Wauconda School District will be the Teacher Renewal Seminar keynote speakers. Donna Ogle will “kick off” the Teacher Renewal Seminar on Wednesday, June 20th. Thursday, June 21st will begin with Laura Beltchenko sharing one of her high-energy presentations. Following the keynote address, participants will choose among a Carousel of Informational Breakout Sessions presented by Area Literacy Leaders. These sessions will focus on informational text classroom application K to 12. On Friday, June 22nd, Nell Duke will deliver the Key Note address at the Summer SCIRA conference. Nell’s topic, “Using Informational Literature in the Classroom” is sure to please all participants. The cost for the one day SCIRA conference will be $25.00 (for members), $15.00 (for associates and students) and $55.00 (non-members—includes one year membership fee). Participants will receive 3 CPDU’s.

Do not register through National Louis University For additional information on this exciting event, contact Claudia Katz at

ckatz17755@aol.com or phone her at 847-948-5921 or Visit the Reading Center website: http://www2.nl.edu/reading center

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SCIRA Spring Conference April 26, 2007 4:00- 7:00

Caruso Middle School Deerfield, Illinois

BEST PRACTICE IN SPELLING AND VOCABUARY INSTRUCTION

(All grades)

Featuring

Shane Templeton &

Donald Bear

SUBURBAN COUNCIL OF THE INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION, SCIRA SPRING CONFERENCE Laura Polkoff 1514 Lake Wilmette, IL 60091

PLEASE SHARE WITH Literacy Team & Leaders Classroom Teachers Reading Teachers Instructional Specialists LA & English Teachers Library Media Specialists Librarians Title 1 Teachers Special Education Teachers Principal/Superintendent