9/17/24 A Practitioner's Guide to the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan

NEW DATE: Please join us on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 for dinner and an evening of literacy. This literacy workshop will provide an overview of the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan. Since there isn't a "one - size - fits - all" model for instruction of literacy, the presenter will explore what is meant by explicit and systematic instructional methods and the need for alternative methods for literacy development. An overview of the 3 overarching goals cited for students, educators, and leaders, along with the "7 Competencies of Literacy" will be discussed and what each of these competencies mean for the diverse needs of Illinois students will be presented.

The focus of this presentation will be on the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan (ICLP). Educators/participants will gain a better understanding about the ICLP along with instructional and alternative methods for literacy development. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how to begin implementing the Illinois Comprehensive Plan in their classrooms.

Presenter: Dr. Laura Beltchenko

The presenter Laura Beltchenko is an experienced presenter who has taught for over 20 years in suburban schools within Illinois. She has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, teacher and coordinator of gifted programs, as well as, associate superintendent for curriculum and instruction for a k-12 Illinois school district. She is currently the Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education. Most recently she served as a member of the drafting team of educators for the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan. Laura's knowledge of children's literature supports the need for diverse, equitable, and inclusionary books as well as how they benefit children with social and emotional learning. She is passionate about instructional methods related to how we teach and will provide participants with resources and ideas that will assist them with implementing the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan.

When:

NEW DATE: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pm

Where:

St. Giles Gleason Building

McDonough Hall (2nd floor)

1101 North Columbian Avenue,

Oak Park, IL 60302

2.0 Clock Hours will be offered

AGENDA:

5:00-5:30pm- Check-in, Welcome, Dinner

5:30- 7:00pm- Presentation

7:00- 7:30pm- Q & A

7:30-8:00pm- Closing, Raffle

Registration Fee:

Members:$15.00

Nonmembers: $20.00

Students and St. Giles Teachers: $15.00

Join IRC and West Suburban Reading Council for $45.00.

New members will be contacted by our Membership Chair with registration information.

REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 11th.

The Illinois Reading Council publishes newsletters and journals. These publications provide members with current news, events and research. Members also have access to empowering literacy webinars throughout the school year and opportunities to participate in online book clubs. Each member may join a local council of their choice. The price of joining the local council is included in the $45 fee. The Illinois Reading Council also holds a statewide annual conference each year. This event features many popular authors, exhibitors, and the opportunity to network with friends and colleagues from all over the state.

Members of West Suburban Reading Council receive discounted rates on all our literacy events, which includes VIP access to special sessions and fun raffles.

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Video/Audiotaping/Photos

Unless notified in writing, registration to the conference constitutes an agreement that the registrant’s image, likeness, and appearance can be used in photographs of such events and activities. It is also not permitted to videotape, audiotape, or take photos of speakers without the speaker’s consent.

Anti-Harassment Policy

The Illinois Reading Council (IRC) does not allow harassment or discrimination of any kind at any IRC affiliated event. IRC and its affiliates will take appropriate and immediate action in response to complaints or knowledge of violations of this policy including expulsion from the event. To report an issue, please inform the event coordinators.

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