WORD, in partnership with the Lake Washington Literacy Council, will host Debbie Miller for a one day workshop on Saturday, March 17, 2012  at Lake WA High School from 9 am until 3 pm.  Debbie will discuss:

• Comprehension strategy instruction
• Thoughtful use of time
• Releasing responsibility to children early and often
• Book selection
• Instilling the spark of agency within children and ourselves

The cost for WORD/LWLC members is only $60 with nonmembers at $85; Associate and Student members; $20 and nonmember Associate and Students; $30.  Lunch is provided and 5 clock hours will be available for purchase.  Registration is now open.

 Click here to download a workshop flyer.

Who Is Debbie Miller

Debbie Debbie Miller taught and learned from children in the Denver Public Schools for thirty years. She is the author of the new book Teaching with Intention: Defining Beliefs, Aligning Practice, and Taking Action, Reading with Meaning, and the video series Happy Reading! and The Joy of Conferring (all available through Stenhouse Publishers).

Debbie now presents workshops and works extensively with schools and districts on long-range planning and development of literacy programs. She worked for many years with the Denver-based Public Education and Business Coalition (PEBC), a nonprofit group committed to providing ongoing support and leadership for schools in the Denver area and nationally.

Clock Hours

5 clock hours will be available for purchase.

Location

Lake Washington High
12033 N.E. 80th St., Kirkland, WA 98033