Pending Workshops

Building on the success of the co-sponsored conference, “Literacy 2005,” with DCPS last June, the Urban Diversity Initiatives Commission is offering professional development to DCPS teachers through a masters degree program in reading, the “Literacy 2006: Bridging the Divide” conference in Washington DC, June 16 – 17, (open to all IRA members), and a series of five professional development seminars for 100 DCPS teachers:

1. “The Seven Key Elements of Reading Instruction” December 3, 2005 - Dr. Jacqueline Comas, George Washington University (Completed)

2. “Supporting Struggling Readers: Learning from Excellent Teachers” January 21, 2006- Dr. Jeanne Paratore, Boston University (Completed)

3. “Literacy Strategies for English language Learners” February 11 - Dr. Julie Coppola, Boston University (Registration now open)

4. "Differentiated Instruction for Special Education" March 4 - Dr. Loretta Jaggers and Dr. Kathryn Newman, Grambling State University

5. “Literacy Strategies for the Accelerated Reader” May 13 - Dr. Jennifer Turner, University of Maryland at College Park.