Donalyn Miller is presenting TWO free sessions on May 28th at the Monroe County Central Library (Downtown). This is sponsored by Scholastic and done in collaboration with Monroe County Library System and Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES School Library System
SESSION 1: Access to Books: Game Changer for Kids 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Children with meaningful access to books achieve at higher levels and experience greater engagement with reading. In this session, examine the current research on book access in schools, libraries, and homes; discuss intellectual and cultural access concerns including diversity and leveling; and explore resources and strategies for developing and sustaining high-quality classroom library collections that support students’ reading lives. Information based on Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids, published November 2018.
Target Audience: classroom teachers, librarians, K-12 reading specialists, administrators, literacy coaches
To Register: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?I=3020602&D=18636
SESSION 2: Invest in Children’s Reading Lives All Year 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
The institutional emphasis on standardized testing places students’ reading test scores in front of children’s reading lives. Extensive research proves that children with positive reading identities and the opportunity to read independently at school and home achieve at higher levels on reading tests. In this presentation, Donalyn Miller, describes the factors that engage children with reading both at school and home—ensuring both their academic success and their lifelong reading habits.
Target Audience: classroom teachers, librarians, K-12 reading specialists, administrators, literacy coaches
To Register: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?I=3020612&D=18636
To learn more about Donalyn Miller: https://bookwhisperer.com/
