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& instilling a love for
lifelong learning
The
WORD web site provides news and information for teachers of
reading and literacy coaches in Washington State. We invite you to explore our organization more
thoroughly through these pages and see what a difference we make
in reading and literacy in Washington.
We are thrilled to
be part of the most vital literacy organization in the country
and hope that, if you are not a member, you will consider
joining.
See You in Seattle! IRA’s 19th West Regional Conference
Literacy Connections -- October 9 - 11, 2008
WORD and IRA are co-sponsoring the 19th Regional IRA Conference
in Seattle, October 9 - 11. This conference, Literacy
Connections, promises to deliver you with wonderful speakers,
authors,
sessions, workshops, institutes, and meal functions. Moreover,
we promise lots of good fun—a critical component of good
professional development. You will have the opportunity to
connect with:
- Inspiring general session speakers such as Esme Raji Codell, Ralph Fletcher, and Regie Routman
- Celebrated authors like Kadir Nelson, Graham
Salisbury, Kirby Larson, Laura McGee Kavasnosky, Margaret
Chodos-Irvine, Mitch Weiss, and Martha Hamilton
- Fabulous featured speakers including Linda Hoyt,
Ray Reutzel, Alfred Tatum, Ardith Cole, Carol Jago, Nancy J.
Johnson, Jerry Johns, Roger Farr, Bevery Chin, Nancy Boyles,
Rebecca Sitton, Spencer Kagan, and Donna Knoell, Gail
Boushey and Joan Moser
- Super sessions, invigorating institutes, and
wondrous workshops
- Great educational products at more than 60
exhibit booths
- Networking opportunities with others who share
your passion for literacy; and
- All the fun, excitement, shopping, and adventure
that Seattle has to offer!
More information will be available on the IRA web page
www.reading.org. Registration opens on May 20, 2008. Prepaid
deadline is September 25, 2008. Please contact Connie Ramsey at
conaram@qwest.net if you would like to volunteer to help with
onsite registration at this inspiring event. Please mark October
9 - 11 on your calendar and plan to join us for Literacy
Connections in Seattle!
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