Preconference Institutes are a popular ramp-up to the ILA Conference. This year, we’ll spotlight each 1 of the 15 topics that will be addressed in all-day presentations that are designed to take a close look into the hottest topics in literacy. This week we look at Research & Literacy Leadership.
Institute 01: The 2016 ILA Research Institute
Teachers, teacher educators, researchers, reading specialists, literacy coaches, and special educators: this Preconference Institute is for you! This Institute gives each participant the opportunity to interact with research experts in the field, and provides the latest research information about the teaching of reading, motivation and engagement, teacher education, early literacy, close reading, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Institute 07: The School Principal as Literacy Leader: Why, What, and How
Elementary school principals: Join us for this session that will help you become a literacy leader and enhance student achievement and involvement in reading and writing at your school! In this Preconference Institute, leadership and literacy professionals from around the United States will present and give presentations designed to provide elementary school principals with evidence-based knowledge and skills for enhancing the literacy capacity of their programs and faculty.
Institute 11: Research on Literacy, Language, and Culture: Implications for Practice
This Preconference Institute focuses on the latest research (and implications for practice) in literacy, language, and culture, and is appropriate for addressing issues from pre-K to secondary grades. Major scholars—who are experts in their specific fields—will highlight critical insights from their research to enhance high-quality, evidence-based practices, and engage participants in rich conversations, dialogues, and interactions inspired by their findings.
Institute 15: ILA/CAEP Institute for Reading/Literacy Specialist Program Writers and Reviewers
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Don’t make this mistake with your program! Get ready to transform reading/literacy specialist teacher education in the United States with this Preconference Institute. Join researchers, teachers, and CAEP staff as they actively examine the latest best practices and research to help your program attain CAEP accreditation and national recognition from ILA.
Preconference Institutes are an additional cost to conference registration and run simultaneously Friday, July 8. Find out more about the series here before they sell out.
The ILA 2016 Conference & Exhibits will be July 9–11 in Boston, MA, with more than 6,000 attendees eager to cultivate new teaching practices. With over 300 sessions, including several new additions to the schedule, and the popular Preconference Institutes, the weekend is sure to be a memorable one. Register today for the conference to take advantage of special Early Bird pricing.