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LITERACY IN TEACHING CONFERENCE

speakers and facilitators

Speeches and Introductions:

 

Conference Introduction (Dr. Aloia)

 

FAU President Brogan

 

Dr. Rod Paige, U.S. Secretary of Education

 

Jim Horne, Commissioner Florida Department of Education

 

Dr. James Warford, K-12 Chancellor

 

Intro. to The Teachers Session (Dr. Burnaford) Talking Points

 

Gwynn Virostek (Washington Mutual)

 

The Conference Closing (Dr. Aloia)

 

 

Presentations and Discussions

 

Content Literacy: Making a Difference in the Academic Lives of Struggling Readers and Writers.
Dr. Vacca

  

 

Mentoring for Academic Success
Liza McFadden

  

 

Reflections on Alternative Literacy
Dr. Provenzo

  

 

How Schools of Education Can Help Improve Literacy Outcomes for All Children: The Roles of Knowledge, Art, and Heart in Teaching
Dr. Torgesen  

  

 

Children’s Literacy Development: Making It Happen Through School, Family, and Community Involvement
Dr. Edwards

  

 

Panel Discussion with Middle and Secondary Teachers
The Teachers Panel

  

FAU Campuses: Boca Raton/Davie/Dania Beach/Fort Lauderdale/Jupiter/Treasure Coast