COVID-19 Update

​In an abundance of caution, our Spring Literacy Conference has been postponed and will be rescheduled for sometime in our next program year. Please check back for updates.

Spring Literacy Conference

Equity in Literacy
April 25, 2020
8:30 AM - 12:30 AM

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.