“Whatever It Takes!” Leadership, Commitment and Change
Educators have the single most important and difficult job in society! Think about it. Educators have only 1080 hours per year to instruct a very diverse student population, a high percentage of which suffer from various handicapping conditions (economically disadvantaged, special education, English Language Learners). To accomplish this grueling task effective educators have learned that they must do “Whatever It Takes!” to cause ALL these students to learn. They know it takes “Leadership, Commitment and Change” to ensure ALL students learn to their full potential.
The focus of the 10th Annual Literacy First Leadership Institute is “Whatever It Takes! Leadership, Commitment, and Change”. Each of you will come away with specific strategies that can be applied immediately to motivate teachers and to accelerate achievement of all students. Most importantly, your batteries will be recharged and your commitment to instructional excellence will be energized.
2010 Keynote Speaker
Dr. Marcia Tate
Dr. Tate is knowledgeable, dynamic, and committed to all students learning to their full potential. She has presented to over 250,000 administrators and teachers. Dr. Tate's key note theme will be “Whatever It Takes.”
Here are what others have said about Dr. Marcia Tate
- Captivating speaker
- She knows her stuff!
- Prolific author
- Committed to student success
You will leave Dr. Tate's presentation with practical ideas that can be applied in either your elementary or middle/high school classroom. Administrators will take away ideas that will make you more powerful instructional leaders. In addition to the keynote, Dr. Tate will also do special breakout sessions for administrators, elementary teachers and middle/high school teachers.
Topics for Break Out Sessions
There will be multiple small group break out sessions focusing on
- Vocabulary, the heart of all comprehension
- Systematic, explicit instruction of Advanced Comprehension Skills
- Oral Comprehension skills
- Differentiated leadership skills
- Differentiated goal setting for teachers and students
- Practitioners Success Stories — “How They Did It”
- Problem Solving Role Alike Sessions
- NEW! Interactive white board comprehension products on display
What others have said about the Leadership Institute
"We will bring our entire Leadership team next year. Awesome!"
Leo Andrews
Corinth Holders Elementary
NC
"I have materials, ideas, strategies, handouts, research that I can take back and instantly share with teachers in my building."
Jan Green
Literacy Coach
Glenpool Middle School
Glenpool, OK
"This enabled me to focus on some personal goals for the upcoming year. Absolutely invigorating!"
Barb Smith
Director of Instruction
Little Egg Harbor Twp School District
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
(Attending for her 4th year)
Who Should Attend?
The Leadership Institute will benefit early childhood, elementary and secondary
- District Administrators
- Principals
- Literacy Coaches
- Instructional Coaches
- Lead Teachers
Literacy First Consultants will be present to consult with schools and answer your questions.
Schedule: July 12, 13 and 14, 2010
July 12
- 6:30 PM — On-Site Registration, pick up your name tag, participant materials and special Literacy First gift! Also enjoy a make your own ice cream sundae!
July 13-14
- 7:15 AM — Breakfast
- 8:00 AM — Leadership Institute begins (both days)
- 11:30-12:45 — Lunch on your own
- 4:30 PM — Meeting adjourns on July 13
- 3:45 PM — Meeting adjourns on July 14
Important Note: We will conclude the Leadership Institute at 3:45 PM on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. The Oklahoma City Airport is approximately 40 minutes from the hotel. To experience the maximum benefit from this Leadership Institute, please schedule your departing flights to leave no earlier than 6 PM.
Registration Information
Save by Registering by May 1, 2010
Registration is Mandatory — If your registration and purchase order/check are in our office by May 1, 2010, the registration fee is $350 per person. If we receive your registration and purchase order/check after May 1, 2010 the fee is $400 per participant. All participants must register by June 1, 2010. You will receive an email confirmation of your registration. Purchase orders are to be made out to the Professional Development Institute, Inc. To register fax purchase orders to 425-337-4837 or call 425-745-3029.
The conference is limited to 300 participants and if the limit is reached before we receive your information, we will return your purchase order/check. As part of your registration fee, you will receive participant materials, a full breakfast each morning, and soft drinks and cookies during afternoon break. You will be responsible for your own lunches and dinners
Dates, Site and Hotel Reservations:
The Literacy First Leadership Institute will be held on July 13 and 14, 2010, at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Participants are responsible for making and paying for their own hotel reservations. Call the Renaissance Hotel Reservation Line by May 1, 2010 at 405-228-8000 or Toll Free 800-468-3571. Ask for Literacy First Leadership Institute rate of $115/night. You must make your hotel reservation by May 1, 2010, to receive the special $115/night conference rate.
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