Spring Literacy Conference: PUTTING RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE
Sat., April 17, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 AM (Virtual - Click here to register via Eventbrite)

Are you wondering….
What are literacy’s “hot topics?”
How are teachers rising to the occasion and putting the research into practice? 
 
AGENDA
9:00-9:40     Hot Topics in Literacy
Dr. Meg Norris (Kutztown University)
Dr. Kim Lewinski (LaSalle University)
Dr. Kelly Doyle (Immaculata University)
9:45–10:45   Literacy Research in Practice
Breakout sessions facilitated by teachers putting the research into practice. Participants select two:
Hot Topic 1:  Increasing Equity
Hot Topic 2:  Balanced Literacy Instruction
Hot Topic 3:  Digital Resources
10:45-11:00   Closure

Registration Information

Register Online by clicking here.
Includes breakfast: Bagels, Fruit, Coffee/Tea
Early Bird Rate: $10
At the Door: $15 
Keynote Speaker: Maureen McLaughlin, Past President, International Literacy Association

Breakout Sessions:

  • Danielle Schwartz’s “Beyond the Common Core: Connecting Curriculum to Current Events/Social Justice to make it Matter”
  • Ericka McMillan’s “Culturally Responsive Teaching: What It Is and How to Implement It”
  • Gwen Quinn’s “Dismantle the Color Blindness Mindset”
  • Rachel Slaughter’s “Turning the Page: A Guide to Increasing Multicultural Literature in Middle Schools”
  • Tiffany Hay Borsch: “Environmental Literacy and Responsible School Practices

Bring friends and family!
Auction items include:
Philadelphia Phillies Tickets, AMC Movie Theatre Gift Certificate, Wine Baskets, and many more surprise items!
Auction Bids: Winning bids paid for with cash or check payable to AUA.
Location:
Widener University: Founder's Hall
One University Place, Chester, PA 19013
Optional Graduate Programs Information Session
Conference attendees are welcome to join us for an information session immediately following the conference from 12:30 - 1:30pm. Learn more about our graduate programs in Education, including:
  • Reading Specialist Certification
  • Literacy/Instructional Coaching Certificate
  • 3-Year EdD for Working Professionals, with specializations in: o Cognitive Studies in Reading
  • K12 Educational Leadership
Lunch will be provided to Information Session attendees.