2012 IRC Conference Preliminary Program

The Illinois Reading Council invites you to the 44th Annual Illinois Reading Conference

March 15-17, 2012Springfield, Illinois

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March 15-17, 2012

Literacy in the Land of LincolnAttendees at the 2012 Illinois Reading Council Conference are certain to be revitalized and affirmed as we explore Literacy in the Land of Lincoln! In the tradition of this great conference, we will feature outstanding literacy leaders and award-winning authors. Many of our featured speakers come from the great state of Illinois, and we are delighted to present them to you along with others who will honor us with their presence. Mark your calendars for March 15-17, 2012 for Literacy in the Land of Lincoln.

Gary PaulsenAfter many years of running the Iditarod during the time of our conference, Gary Paulsen has kenneled his dogs and agreed to come to Illinois to speak at the author’s luncheon on Saturday. His exciting experiences with nature’s challenges are relived in his books for kids like Dogsong and Hatchet. It is his overwhelming belief in young people that drives him to write. One of his dearest desires is to encourage young readers to observe and care about their world, as do his most endearing characters. In The Beet Fields, Paulsen’s character explores the world of the migrant laborer as he learns of friendship, hunger, and lust. One of his latest books, Woods Runner, takes the glory out of war as 12-year-old, Samuel experiences it. His newest book, Liar, Liar, is an example of how well Paulsen understands young people who get themselves into trouble occasionally. Welcome him to the Land of Lincoln at the Saturday luncheon.

Donna OgleDonna Ogle dedicates her life to literacy not only in the Land of Lincoln, but throughout the world as well. As past president of the Illinois Reading Council and the International Reading Association, she supported our grass roots literacy efforts. Over the years she organized our thoughts about content literacy into systems that are so simple, yet so deep. Renowned for the development of KWL, she most recently developed PRC2 to support literacy in the content areas.

She continues to support literacy initiatives. We are thrilled to welcome our own literacy expert to the 2012 cast of speakers. Her titles, including Partnering for Content Literacy: PRC2 in Action, Building Literacy in Social Studies, Engaging in the Language Arts, and All Children Read, support the development of our profession. Join us in honoring her at the Thursday luncheon.

Literacy in the Land of Lincoln at the 2012 Illinois Reading Council Conferenc

Blue BalliettIllinois can claim Blue Balliett as one of our own as she now lives in Chicago. Her books Chasing Vermeer, The Wright 3, The Calder Game, and The Danger Box are set in places she knows well. While her stories are fiction, they are also filled with details from her everyday world.

Literacy in the Land of Lincoln Thrives on Children’s Authors

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Patricia MacLachlanWho in the Land of Lincoln has not read or used Patricia MacLachlan’s books? This celebrated author brought us Sarah, Plain and Tall, one of the most highly honored pieces of historical fiction. Her age-less, grade-less picture books like All the Places to Love, Three Names, Painting the Wind, and I Didn’t Do It have been read in countless Illinois classrooms. Come enjoy this word crafter as she speaks to us at the Thursday luncheon.

Nick BruelWho hasn’t taught the kid who is constantly drawing, scribbling, or doodling? While Nick Bruel may have brought on some teasing

because of his constant “scribble-scrabble,” we should be happy he scribbled his way into the hearts of children with Boing, Bad Kitty,

Bob and Otto, and Poor Puppy. As you focus on visual literacy, come see what the Bad Kitty is up to now.

Debbi ChocolateDebbi Chocolate grew up and raised a family in the Land of Lincoln. From her love of film, painting, and music, she began creating her own stories. Her purpose in writing is always the same: she writes to entertain. She shares her vision of life’s hope, its beauty and its promise with such titles as The Piano Man, Kente Colors, On the Day I Was Born, A Very Special Kwanzaa and Biddy Mason: The Open Hand.

Kristina SpringerWithin the Illinois state boundaries, a new author, Kristina Springer, so loved her years in high school that in between doing the mom thing she started writing her stories–lots of stories. Once her first novel, The Espressologist, was published, she was forever hooked into writing. She even enjoys the slow, painstaking, editing process. Her next book Just Your Average Princess will be out in the fall of 2011.

Authors Lend Depth to the Literacy Development of Illinois’s Children

Seymour SimonKnown as “the dean of children’s science writers,” Seymour Simon has authored over 250 highly acclaimed science books. This often honored author of fiction and nonfiction hopes his books encourage children to enjoy the world around them through learning and discovery, and to make science fun.

Liz NealonLiz Nealon, an award winning executive producer and industry leader, plays an integral role in adapting Seymour Simon’s work for the Internet, television, eBooks, mobile Apps, and other media. We hope this project helps bring science literacy to children from Illinois and the world, much like her earlier projects Sesame Street and MTV.

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Jacqueline KellyFrom the Lone Star State, we bring you Jacqueline Kelly with her engaging first novel, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. She is well-prepared to write realistic fiction as she practiced medicine and law before becoming an novelist. It would not surprise us if she were influenced by Seymour Simon as her first novel is full of accurate scientific details and a child who is enamoured by nature.

Sally M. WalkerFrom the great state of Illinois, we bring you Sally M. Walker, renowned for her nonfiction books. Reading her Robert F. Sibert Medal winner, Secrets of a Civil War Submarine, is a Civil War experience you can’t miss. Her illustrated nonfiction engages young readers. She was a YALSO Excellence in nonfiction Award Finalist in 2010 with Written in Bone, and her latest book, Frozen Secrets, will make you want to take the rigorous “cruise” to Antarctica.

Jack Gantos“If you have an orderly mind, you’ll be a winner no matter where you end up. If your mind is a jumble of junk, you’ll be a loser. It’s as simple as that.” (Jack on the Tracks) Jack Gantos writes for young children, Rotten Ralph; he writes for middle school children, Jack on the Tracks: Four Seasons of Fifth Grade; and he writes for older kids, Joey Pigza books. Perhaps he even writes for himself as he explores the good and bad choices he made through his autobiography, Hole in My Life. IRC welcomes Jack Gantos to the great state of Illinois.

Leaders Look at Multiple Literacies

Katie Wood RayKatie Wood Ray successfully gives teachers ways to bridge reading and writing with her publication of Study Driven: A Framework for Planning Units of Study in the Writing Workshop. In this, as well as other books and professional development programs, she marries theory, research, and practice that support well-rounded literacy programs. She relates to us all as her professional background includes both elementary and middle school teaching in addition to her experience as a staff

developer at The Reading and Writing Project, Teachers College, and Columbia University. Join her as she shares her passion for literacy in our Land of Lincoln at the Friday luncheon.



Meg OrmistonMeg Ormiston, an expert from the great state of Illinois, is passionate about transforming teaching and learning through the power of digital tools. She is high-energy, motivational,

and thought provoking. She can make you laugh with her stories of digital challenges, but she can also make you see the need to

incorporate the technology the kids know into the methods you know. Join us in welcoming her at the Thursday night banquet.

Terry ThompsonWhat’s all the fuss over reading comic books? Visual literacy isn’t new, and Terry Thompson sees graphic novels as a way to a means. In Adventures in

Graphica: Using Comics and Graphic Novels to Teach Comprehension he shows teachers how to “read” panels and gutters as well as captions and word balloons. If the medium attracts young readers, then teach graphic novels with a little guidance from Terry.

Maria NicholsMaria Nichols is a literacy staff developer working in urban elementary schools in the San Diego City Schools. Prior to becoming a staff developer, she was a classroom teacher for fifteen years, including three years of demonstration teaching and professional development work at the district’s Literacy Professional Development Center. A National Board Certified Teacher, Nichols received the Distinguished Elementary Educator Award from the San Diego chapter of Phi Delta Kappa in 2002.

Literacy in the Land of Lincoln Meets New Challenges with Vigor

Cris TovaniCris Tovani taught elementary school for ten years before becoming a high school reading specialist and English teacher. She knows what it takes to get older kids to read it, understand it, and often enjoy it. Known for her books, I Read It, but I Don’t Get It and Do I Really Have to Teach Reading?, she has received national acclaim for her work in reading comprehension reform. Soon to be available, So, What Do They Really Know? will help teachers understand how important it is to TEACH kids to understand content area texts.

William G. BrozoFrom the state of Virginia, we welcome William G. Brozo who is best known for his book To Be A Boy, To Be A Reader: Engaging Teen and Preteen Boys in Active Literacy. He actively supports literacy in the U.S. and around the world. His words, research, and professional articles support and promote the potential of teacher leaders, the literate culture of schools, and the literate lives of boys. Please welcome William Brozo to Illinois.



Katie Van SluysFrom DePaul University in Chicago, we bring you Katie Van Sluys. Her text, What If and Why?: Literacy Invitations in Multilingual Classrooms, has given teachers a format for setting up interactive, exploratory, engaging group studies in classrooms where there is a diverse population–and all of our classrooms ARE diverse. Join her for breakfast Thursday morning.

Harvey DanielsOnce an Illinois city and suburban classroom teacher and a college professor, Harvey “Smokey” Daniels now works as a national consultant and author on literacy education. Smokey focuses on creating, sustaining, and renewing student-centered inquiries and discussions of all kinds. He shows colleagues how to simultaneously build students’ reading strategies, balance their reading diets, and strengthen the social skills they need to become genuine lifelong readers. He is known for his pioneering work on student book clubs, as recounted in Literature Circles: Voice and Choice in Book Clubs and Reading Groups and Mini-Lessons for Literature Circles. Please welcome him back to Illinois.

Sarah CohenSarah Cohen’s research centers on issues of identity for students and teachers in multicultural classrooms. She is invested in finding ways to expand literacy instruction that honors cultural diversity, understands multiliteracies, and uses technologies that enhance learning.

Peter FisherPeter Fisher may have started his life on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, but we claim him as an Illinoisan today. His work with vocabulary leads teachers to truly understand what it takes to teach children how to comprehend the most complex text while giving them strategies–like storytelling–to support the literacy development of their students.

Illinois Experts Abound in the Land of Lincoln!

Ruth E. QuiroaRuth E. Quiroa is passionate about literature for children and adolescents. She focuses her research investigations on the Latino students’ response to literature, the use of wordless picture books with ELL students, and the impact of teachers’ cultural and linguistic awareness on literacy instruction for ELL students. Come hear her provocative ideas for supporting the literacy development of all children.



Rhonda S. RobinsonKristin Brynteson

Rhonda S. Robinson and Kristin Brynteson come to us from Northern Illinois University with researched-based, theoretically sound, and practically grounded methods for integrating technology and visual literacy.

Anne Grall ReichelAnne Grall Reichel leads many teachers, preservice teachers, school districts, and parents from the Land of Lincoln towards developing literacy rich science and social studies curricula. She truly believes that, as the title of her book states, we need to Expect More: Children Can Do Remarkable Things.



Illinois Experts Abound in the Land of Lincoln!

Katherine SchroederKatherine Schroeder, the daughter of a reading teacher, has been surrounded by books since her birth. Growing up there was never a lack of family around to read to her, from her mother reading Jack Prelutsky to her father reading White Sox recaps. While attending high school in Oak Park, reading and writing was mostly for academic purposes. While attending the University of Wisconsin she found free time to be creative, as she became a published author and majored in communications. Now Katherine writes film reviews for foreign magazines, creates digital scrapbooks, and makes reading and writing for recreation a priority.

Steve ZemelmanSteve Zemelman, one of the strongest literacy leaders we boast of from Illinois, is director of the Illinois Writing Project, a staff developer who believes in teacher leadership, and a writer. Among his publications are 13 Steps to Teacher Empowerment: Taking a More Active Role in Your School Community, Content Area Writing: Every Teacher’s Guide, and Best Practice: Today’s Standards for Teaching and Learning in America’s Schools. He guided the start-up of several innovative schools and continues to work to build up long-term sustainability of school improvement.

Camille L.Z. BlachowiczYou might know Camille Blachowicz as the “vocabulary lady of Illinois,” as she has authored several books that delineate best practices for vocabulary development, including Teaching Vocabulary in All Classrooms. She has written for Educational Leadership, Reading Teacher, and Reading Research Quarterly. She also co-edits a series of staff development and inservice books, Tools for Teaching Literacy, along with Donna Ogle. Her research has been supported by grants from The Spencer Foundation, The Fulbright Council, and the International Reading Association.

Debra GurvitzDebbie Gurvitz, Associate Professor of Education at National College of Education of National-Louis University, teaches clinical courses in the Reading Specialist program and directs a summer reading practicum. She is active in local reading councils, the Illinois Writing Project, and urban education.

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Diane LangMichael BuchananDiane and Michael, who live in Cincinnati and Atlanta respectively, wrote Micah’s Child via e-mail, telephone calls, and driving locations in between the two. The result is a novel that has been universally praised by all who have read it. Their revealing novel, The Fat Boy Chronicles, will hit theatres in the spring of 2011. Please welcome Diane and Michael to our conference.

Messages from Literacy Leaders in Illinois and Beyond

Sally HamptonSally Hampton works for literacy through many capacities, but always with an eye on the highest standards of our country. Her work with the National Writing Project, National Council of Teachers of English, National Education Association, and Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching supports literacy not only in the Land of Lincoln, but also throughout the country. Welcome her to the Land of Lincoln.

Victoria J. RiskoVictoria J. Risko, President of the International Reading Association, comes to our great state with a message that we need to prepare teachers for culturally and linguistically diverse students. It is through collaboration that our national, state, and local reading associations can provide the professional tools, resources, and professional development teachers need. Please welcome Vicki Risko from Nashville, Tennessee to our conference.

Laurie A. HenryFrom the Bluegrass State, we bring you Laurie A. Hen-ry. She is in tune with 21st Century Science and Literacy

Skills as she passionately reaches out to teachers, supporting their professional development. She contributes regularly to ReadWriteThink.org and researches the new literacies of online reading comprehension. She is also concerned about social equity issues related to the digital divide. Please welcome her from the University of Kentucky to the Land of Lincoln.

Sonya L. WhitakerSonya L. Whitaker is Superintendent of Fairmont School District 89 in Lockport, Illinois, and it is SUPER that describes her. She is an energizing and motivating speaker who cares about literacy in the Land of Lincoln. She works at the local, state, and national level to promote student achievement and support the culturally responsive teacher. Please welcome her to our great conference.

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How Understanding Culture Positively Impacts Instruction and Student Achievement A Professional Development

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Messages from Literacy Leaders in Illinois and Beyond

Janet Ruth HellerJanet Ruth Heller comes to Illinois from Western Michigan University where she teaches English and Women’s Studies. She has a Ph.D.

from the University of Chicago. The University of Missouri Press published her scholarly book, Coleridge, Lamb, Hazlitt, and the Reader of Drama, in 1990. Her fiction picture book for children about bullying and self-esteem, How the Moon Regained Her Shape, has won four national awards. Janet has published over 150 poems in journals and anthologies. As a product of the 21st Century, her play, The Cell Phone won fourth place in a national contest. She is President of the Michigan College English Association.



Richard AllingtonA past president of the International Reading Association and one of the most renowned experts in effective research-based reading models, Richard Allington has a strong message to share with literacy educators. It may surprise you to learn that, like Abraham Lincoln, our kids need to read, and read rigorously, in order to become stronger readers.

Gaeton ZorziAfter a 30-year career in education as a teacher, principal, and regional superintendent, Gaeton Zorzi brings the Illinois Reading Council a message that kids, and specifically disadvantaged kids, can learn to read with effective instruction that he has summarized from academic research and educational policies at the federal and state levels.

Casey SalmonCasey Salmon is a special writer who writes for special people. Her works deal with life lessons from which we all can learn. Mable and Stinky are introduced in her first story of trust, bravery, and new friendships that surprise the reader. She lives with her husband and three children who all enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, biking, and playing with their dogs.

History in the Land of Lincoln!

Fritz KleinFritz Klein, an actor from right here in Springfield, Illinois, might be seen looking a lot like Abraham Lincoln as he often appears in films, the History Comes Alive program in Springfield, and live performances around the United States and internationally. His extensive research on Abraham Lincoln supports his reenactment performances as well as his history presentations.



Marrietta CastleOur own Illinois Reading Council member, Marrietta Castle, lives history. She serves as the curriculum specialist for the Federal Department of Education’s Teaching American History grant, which provides ongoing professional development to middle and high school teachers throughout Illinois. In her role of Mary Todd Lincoln, Marrietta combines her love of reading and history.

Linda GorhamLinda Gorham, storyteller extraordinaire, has done her research in order to bring the stories of African-American teacher and writer, James Haskins, to the Illinois Reading Council. Her personal stories, as well as her history and mythology programs, inspire, entertain, and engage people of all ages. She produced a CD, Common Sense and Uncommon Fun, that emphasizes important character traits, such as respect for others, caring for our environment, and using common sense.

James M. CorneliusJames M. Cornelius, Curator of the Lincoln Collection at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, in Springfield, Illinois, spends a good deal of his time writing and lecturing about American and British history. Today he focuses most of his research on Lincoln. As curator, he disseminates information about specific pieces of Lincolniana, procures books, manuscripts, and relics for the collection, organizes museum exhibits, speaks at private and public gatherings, gives tours, and arranges to lend artifacts to other museums.

David BlanchetteFrom the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum comes David Blanchette. As the communications director of the museum and library, David brings ideas for using this valuable state resource in the literacy efforts of teachers in the Land of Lincoln and beyond.

Join us Friday evening for The Lincoln Banquet. In addition to a meal similar to those served by the President and his wife at the White House in the 1860s, you will hear from President Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln while listening to music of the times. Linda Gorham, a modern day storyteller, will share stories of African-American Civil War soldiers. If you really want to get into the mood of the banquet, come in period dress: a stove top hat and tails or a long skirt, v-neck blouse, and flowers in your hair! The President supports our literacy efforts even from his grave: “The things I want to know are in books; my best friend is the man who’ll get me a book I ain’t read.”

Carolyn CrimiIRC is proud to announce that Carolyn Crimi is the 2012 recipient of the Prairie State Award for Excellence in Writing for Children. Carolyn is known far and wide for her humorous books and for her engaging presentation style. Her publishing credits include Outside, Inside, Don’t Need Friends, Tessa’s Tip-Tapping Toes, Get Busy, Beaver!, Boris and Bella, Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies, The Louds Move In, Where’s My Mummy?,

Henry and the Crazed Chicken Pirate, Principal Fred Won’t Go To Bed!, Dear Tabby, Rock and Roll Mole, and Pugs in a Bug. Her books have garnered over twenty state awards and award nominations, including The Kentucky Bluegrass Award, The Arkansas Diamond Primary Award and Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best. Carolyn Crimi will be honored at the Illinois Reading Council Conference on Thursday evening, March 15th, at the Prairie State Award Banquet. Carolyn will also be part of the fabulous Hear the Authors Read event following the Thursday PSA Banquet, the popular Illinois Author/Illustrator Luncheon on Friday, and three featured author sessions throughout the conference. Please join IRC in congratulating Carolyn Crimi!

Illinois Author/Illustrator LuncheonJoin us for a special event that doesn’t happen every year–but has to happen in the year of Literacy in the Land of Lincoln:the Illinois Author/Illustrator Luncheon. You are invited to sit with an author, talk about his or her book, and get a signature and pictures with the author. We are also thrilled to welcome many renowned Illinois authors and illustrators who, in addition to attending the special luncheon on Friday, will also treat us to engaging and stimulating sessions during the conference. Blue Balliett, Carolyn Crimi, Debbi Chocolate, Kristina Springer, and Sally M. Walker will be presenting featured author sessions throughout the conference. Other authors presenting a session include: Krista August, Barbara Binns, Laura Crawford, Beth Finke, Steven L. Layne, Alice B. McGinty, Janet Nolan, W. Nikola-Lisa, Barb Rosenstock, Suzanne Slade, and Nancy Stewart. Please help us in welcoming the following Illinois Authors/Illustrators on Friday:

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Krista AugustGeorge BaileyBlue BalliettKathi Baron

Raymond BialBarbara Binns

Debbi ChocolateLaura CrawfordCarolyn Crimi

Kat Falls

Beth Finke Scott Gustafson

Kimberly M. HutmacherSara Latta

Laurie LawlorSteven L. Layne

Marianne MaloneAlice B. McGinty

Gary MooreW. Nikola-Lisa

Janet Nolan Nnedi Okorafor

Barb RosenstockBarbara Santucci

Karen Halvorsen SchreckSuzanne Slade

Kristina SpringerNancy StewartSally M. Walker

Jeff WeigelWatch the IRC Website for additional authors and illustrators planning to join us in March!

Come experience Literacy in the Land of Lincolnat the opening of our 2012 IRC Conference

All Conference Attendees, Presenters, and Illinois Legislators are invited to the

FREE snacks and a cash bar will be available.

WELCOME RECEPTIONWednesday, March 14, 2012

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Abraham Lincoln Ballroom

Wednesday, March 14, 20128:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Ballroom

Book Gossip

What are the hottest new adult titlesfor your reading pleasure?

Come to Book Gossip and hear about great reads for grownups!

Popcorn and soda will be provided.

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Books will be available for purchase.

Anderson’s Bookshops

Thursday, March 15, 20123:30 - 4:30 (Optional Tour of Home)

4:30 – 5:45 p.m.Vachel Lindsay Home

603 S. 5th StreetSpringfield, Illinois

Come and share in this open mic event where first-time and experienced poets can share their favorite poems at the birthplace and home of poet Vachel Lindsay who was known for his unique poetry, artwork he created to illustrate his poetry, and animated performances of his work.

Poetry Coffeehouse

Space is limited and a ticket is required for admittance! To attend this FREE event, please pick up your FREE ticket at the Conference Registration Booth. Transportation will be provided.

In partnership with the Old Capitol State Historic Sitesthis event is being hosted and sponsored by the

with the support of the following individuals: Linda Baily, Ilyse Brainin, Pat Braun, Kathy Daniels, Julia Emig, April Greer, Debra Gurvitz, Judy Johnstone, Jennifer Lippert, Pam Moriarty, Pam Nelson, Stacie Noisey, and Steve Zemelman.

Hear the Authors Readand Late-Night Autograph Session

Debbi Chocolate Carolyn Crimi

Jacqueline Kelly

Thursday, March 15, 20128:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Hilton Grand Ballroom

Jack Gantos

Patricia MacLachlan Seymour Simon

Kristina Springer Sally M. Walker

Blue Balliett Nick Bruel

Thank you, , for sponsoring this event!

March 16, 20125:30 – 7:30 p.m.

A. Lincoln Freeport ABC

Join us for Fun, Games, and FREE Pizza. Everyone will receive a door prize! Preregistration is required!

All Preservice Teachers are invited to a

Hosted by Drama Donna (Donna Stone) and Linda Tammen

Friday, March 16, 20123:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Hilton Conference Center

Everyone is welcome! Please bring a story to share. NEW THIS YEAR: A Participatory Reader’s Theatre Script will be provided. Volunteers are invited to become one of the VOICES in a “Do It Yourself” Reader’s Theatre.

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Friday, March 16, 20128:30 p.m.

Hilton Grand Ballroom

As Seen On “AMERICA’S GOT TALENT”

THOSE FUNNY LITTLE PEOPLEPresented by ICARE and IRC

$10 per person (with conference registration)

or $15 per person (at the door)

CONFERENCE OVERVIEWWednesday, March 14, 2012

Registration - Convention Center Lobby Welcome Reception - A. Lincoln Ballroom Book Gossip - A. Lincoln Ballroom

Thursday, March 15, 2012 Registration - Convention Center Lobby Thursday Breakfast - A. Lincoln Ballroom - Katie Van Sluys Orientation for New Participants - A. Lincoln Bond Sessions/Featured Speakers/Workshops Hall of Councils - Convention Center, Lower Level Exhibits - Convention Center Thursday Luncheon - A. Lincoln Ballroom - Donna Ogle Thursday Luncheon - Hilton Grand Ballroom - Patricia MacLachlan Sessions/Featured Speakers/Workshops Refreshments in Exhibit Area - Convention Center Poetry Coffeehouse - Vachel Lindsay Home - Illinois Writing Project Thursday Prairie State Award Banquet - A. Lincoln Ballroom - Meg Ormiston Hear the Authors Read - Hilton Grand Ballroom Hear the Authors Read Autographing - Hilton Grand Ballroom

Friday, March 16, 2012 Registration - Convention Center Lobby Friday Breakfast - A. Lincoln Ballroom - Nick Bruel Sessions/Featured Speakers/Workshops Hall of Councils - Convention Center, Lower Level Exhibits - Convention Center Refreshments in Exhibit Area - Convention Center Friday Luncheon - A. Lincoln Ballroom - IL Authors/Illustrators Friday Luncheon - Hilton Grand Ballroom - Katie Wood Ray Sessions/Featured Speakers/Workshops Storytelling - Hilton Conference Center - Donna Stone and Linda Tammen IRC Board of Directors Meeting - Hilton Rendezvous Preservice Teachers’ Pizza Party - A. Lincoln Freeport Friday Banquet - A. Lincoln Ballroom - Lincoln Banquet Those Funny Little People - Hilton Grand Ballroom

Saturday, March 17, 2012 Saturday Breakfast - A. Lincoln Ballroom - Seymour Simon Registration - Convention Center Lobby Sessions/Featured Speakers/Workshops Saturday Author Luncheon - Hilton Grand Ballroom - Gary Paulsen


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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIRS & STAFF Patricia Braun, 2012 IRC Conference Chair Tammy Potts, Assistant Chair & 2013 Chair Deborah Augsburger, Autographing Mary Jo Bangert, Audio Visual Karen Biggs-Tucker, Greeters/Hospitality Jennifer Carter, Greeters/Hospitality Barb Chrz-White, Registration Susan Cisna, Meal Tickets Brenda Ferrara, Registration - Staff Mary Gardner, Special Events Janell Hartman, Speaker Gift Bags Gail Huizinga, Special Events Kendra Kornfeld, Exhibits - Staff Sheree Kutter, Signs

Anne Midden, Audio Visual Donna Monti, Evaluations Roxanne Owens, AutographingCarol Owles, Preservice Pizza PartyArlene Pennie, Executive Director - StaffCarrie Sheridan, Program Book - StaffRebecca Steinbach, Speaker Gift BagsKristen Stombres, Student HelpersDonna Stone, SignsJoy Towner, Student HelpersBrian Tucker, Greeters/HospitalityDiana Woods, AutographingAnnEtta Young, Speaker Gift BagsJennifer Young, Special Events

2011-2012 ILLINOIS READING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President - Cindy Wilson President-Elect - Patricia Braun Vice President - Tammy Potts Past President - Susan Cisna

Treasurer - Linda OshitaRecording Secretary - Diana WoodsIRA State Coordinator - Roberta SejnostDirector of Membership - Karen Ringas

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Special appreciation is extended to the following professionals for their extensive contributions to the success of the 2012 Conference.

PUBLISHERS & BUSINESSES Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum David Blanchette James M. Cornelius American Reading Company Richard Allington Gaeton Zorzi Anderson’s Bookshops Book Gossip Hear the Authors Read Becky Anderson Wilkins Bradfield’s Inc. SMART Board Strand Grace Educational Resources Katie Wood Ray Illinois Writing Project Poetry Coffehouse International Reading Association Victoria J. Risko Illinois State Board of Education Marica Cullen Lake-Cook Distributors Featured Speakers Gifts McGraw-Hill School Education Group Books for Presenters Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Perfection Learning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Scholastic, Inc. Maria Nichols Sleeping Bear Press Michael Buchanan Diane Lang Zaner-Bloser Presidents’ Breakfast


GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATIONPlease take a moment to read the information below to EXPLORE and EXPERIENCELITERACY IN THE LAND OF LINCOLN at the 2012 IRC Conference. • MeetingsMeetings will be held in the Prairie Capital Convention Center, the Abraham Lincoln Hotel, and the Hilton Springfield Hotel. • Pre-Registration & RegistrationPre-registered conferees may obtain their registration packets at the Registration Desk in the Prairie Capital Convention Center Lobby. On-site registration is also available. Hotel reservations and meal functions tickets should be secured prior to arrival in Springfield. Meal functions usually sell out early.

Registration Hours: Wednesday, March 14 – 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday, March 16 – 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15 – 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17 – 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.• Admission to MeetingsPaid conferees receive a badge with their registration packet. Badges are required at all times and for all conference functions. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-purchased tickets are required for all meal functions. • Special AccommodationsIndividuals who need special accommodations should make specific requests in writing to the IRC office three weeks prior to the conference in order for their needs to be met.• FoodAll scheduled meal functions require pre-purchased tickets. The concession area in the Convention Center will be open during exhibit hours. The Abraham Lincoln Hotel will offer a cash Continental Breakfast on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Springfield restaurant information will be available at the hospitality table in the Convention Center Lobby. • Hospitality & Information TableA hospitality and information table is located in the lobby of the Prairie Capital Convention Center.• Message BoardThere will be a message board for conferees to leave notes in the registration area at the Convention Center. A phone line (217-788-8836) has been established at the Registration Desk to receive emergency phone calls.• Lost and FoundInquire at the Registration Desk in the Convention Center regarding lost and found items. IRC is not responsible for lost or stolen items. • IRC Conference is an Open ForumThe IRC Conference serves as an open forum and exchange of ideas and opinions. Opinions that are expressed by program presenters and participants do not reflect endorsements by the Illinois Reading Council.• Shuttle ServiceIRC will provide free shuttle service between the hotels/motels on the IRC Housing Form and the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Thursday and Friday. The Shuttle Schedule will be printed in the program book. Please note that all hotels have shuttle service information. On Saturday, there are many parking options available and on-street parking is FREE! • Preliminary Program BookIn accordance with IRA guidelines, individuals have not been designated by titles. Acknowledgments to publishers and other companies for sponsoring speakers and special events are current as of this printing. Information in this preliminary program is subject to change.• No SmokingIn consideration of others we request your cooperation in observing the NO SMOKING regulations inside buildings.• Cell PhonesPlease silence phones during sessions at the conference. • Cancelation/Refund PolicyConference refund requests must be in writing and postmarked by March 1, 2012. Requests can also be faxed to (309) 454-3512 or emailed to [email protected]. A $25 processing fee will be assessed. Please note that membership fees are non-refundable. Conference registration is transferable and replacement of names must be requested by March 5, 2012.


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7:00 – 8:30

Thursday BreakfastWhat If, Why, and How?: Inviting All

Language Learners into Literacy Featured Speaker: Katie Van Sluys

7:00 – 7:45

Orientation to the IRC Conference (All) Presenters: Boomer Crotty, Larry Pennie, Kathy Sweeney

6:30 – 8:30

Welcome Reception

8:30 – 10:00

Anderson’s Bookshop Book Gossip

Pre-Conference SessionsWednesday, March 14, 2012

Conference SessionsThursday, March 15, 2012


Admin = Administrators ELL = English Language Learners Lib = Librarians Spec = Special Needs Students Univ = Professors/Instructors

8:00 – 9:00

A Natural Fit: Scientific Inquiry & The Integration of Reading & Writing to Address the Common Core Standards (K-8, Common Core) Featured Speaker: Anne Grall Reichel

New Work: Where It Comes From (All) Featured Speaker: Patricia MacLachlan

Bullying and Obesity in the School Community (6-12) Featured Speakers: Diane Lang, Michael Buchanan

Common Core State Standards Through the Creative Use of Technology (All, Common Core) Featured Speaker: Meg Ormiston

The Young Authors Conference: Supporting Young Authors Throughout Illinois (K-9, Lib, ILLC) Presenters: Lara Handsfield, Pam Farris, Leslie Forsman

Using Your SMART Board and Other SMART Products in Your Classroom as Whole Classroom Solution (All, SMART Board) Presenter: Jean Tulin

Reading to Learn WHILE Learning to Read: Meeting the Common Core Standards for Nonfiction Literature (K-2, Common Core) Presenter: Jane Vallin

Digital Story Creation and the 21st Century Literacies Show Me A Story! (K-12, Technology) Featured Speakers: Kristin Brynteson, Rhonda S. Robinson

“Just Do It!:” Getting Started with Grant Writing (All, Career) Presenter: Natalie Biancalana

Launching and Sustaining Reading and Writing Notebooks (4-12, Writing) Presenters: Mindi Rench, Heather Corral

Technology & Literature–They Really Do Go Together! (K-12, ELL, Spec, Technology) Presenters: Amanda Hilt, Shae Gugle

Marvelous Mondays (PreK-3) Presenters: Kelly Murphy, Carrie Verner

Board Game Fun for Everyone! (All) Presenters: Donna Herman, Deborah Augsburger

CONTENT!: The Musical (All) Presenter: Sean Thomas

Reading with Meaning: An Integrated Approach to Reading at the College Level (Adults, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Gail Gordon-Allen

Handy Strategies for All Readers (K-3, Spec, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Elizabeth Summers-Fisher

Poetry with Pizzazz: 25 Ideas That Will Knock Your Socks Off! (4-12, Adults) Presenter: Jan Buley

Writing ROCKS! (K-3, Admin, Lib, Writing) Presenters: Keta Foltz, Janell Hartman, Amber Findlay, Christa Curley

Land of Lincoln–Land of Comprehension (4-9) Presenters: Joy Towner, Kristen Stombres

Literacy in RtI: It’s Everyone’s Business (9-12, Admin, RtI) Presenter: Cindi Koudelka

Magic to Creating Teachers as Readers of Children’s Literature in Your Building (K-6, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Laura Feldt

Moving Toward the Common Core: Charting a Path for the Transition (K-12, Univ, Admin, Common Core) Presenter: Richard Prestley

The SECRETS to Cracking the Reading & Writing Codes with the Brain-in-Mind: Discovering the “Missing Piece” to the RtI Literacy Puzzle! (PreK-3, ELL, Spec, Admin, Lib, RtI) Presenter: Katie Garner



Graphic Novels as a Teaching Tool (4-12, ELL, Lib) Presenter: Laurie Hendrickson

A Different Kind of Differentiated Instruction: One approach that Works! (K-12, ELL, Spec, Admin, RtI) Presenter: Heather Harder

Advocacy in the Land of Lincoln (All) Presenters: Mike Ellerman, Helen Bryant, Kathy Merz

Deepening Comprehension: Thinking and Talking Among Multiple Sources of Information (2-6) Featured Speaker: Maria Nichols

Looking on the Bright Side: Staying Positive in the Dark and Edgy YA World (4-12) Featured Speaker: Kristina Springer

Respecting Children’s Cultural and Linguistic Knowledge (All, ELL) Featured Speaker: Sarah Cohen

Picture This (K-6, Spec, ICARE) Presenters: Brenda Kraber, Kathleen Fleming

8:00 – 10:00 (Double Session)

The What, Why and How of Response to Intervention (RtI): Making RtI an Everyday Reality in Reading, English, Science and Social Studies (All, RtI) Featured Speakers: Richard Allington, Gaeton Zorzi

Promoting Literacy and Engagement through Individual Book Sets at the Family Living Center in East St. Louis (Poster Session) Presenter: Darryn Diuguid

9:15 – 10:15

Take 10! Ten Tech Tools for Engaging Literacy Lessons (K-12, Technology) Featured Speaker: Laurie A. Henry

Goosing The Muse: Tips and Tricks for Finding Ideas (All) Featured Speaker: Carolyn Crimi

Becoming Writers: Visions and Decisions (1-6, Writing) Featured Speaker: Katie Van Sluys

Culture Clash! Wired Kids in Text Driven Classrooms (All, Technology) Featured Speaker: Meg Ormiston

Strategies for Meaning-Based Literacy Interventions (K-5, ELL, ILLC) Presenters: Lara Handsfield, Kim Taber, Kristin Welke

Using Interactive Whiteboards to Improve Reading Comprehension (4-9, Lib, SMART Board) Presenters: Sheila Ruh, Sherry Sejnost

Nonfiction! Nonfiction! Read All About It! (4-6, Common Core) Presenters: Sherry Jessee, Melanie Dale

Writing in the Land of Elementary School Testing, an “Honest” Look at Daily Writing Across the Grade Levels (K-6, Spec, Admin, Writing) Presenter: Ilyse Brainin

Biography Buzz–Writing and Teaching Life Stories (K-6, Writing) Presenters: Alice McGinty, Barbara Rosenstock

Boys Versus Books: The Male Reluctant Reader Problem (4-12) Presenter: Michael Ash

Skyping to Success: Literature Circles Across State Lines (4-9, Technology) Presenters: Tara Allen, Liz Anderson, Maureen Wise, Seth Shultz

So You Want to Be An Author? Writing for the Illinois Reading Council Journal (All, Career) Presenters: Kathy Barclay, Jon Jones

How to Create a Positive School Climate: Using Multicultural Read Alouds PreK-8 (PreK-8, Spec, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Brenda Sullivan

Bell-to-Bell Learning: Reading Strategies to Hook and Close your Lessons for Maximum Learning (All) Presenters: David McCafferty, Erik Czerwin

Limitless Literacy in the Land of Lincoln: Growing Up the Daughter of a Reading Teacher (All, Writing) Featured Speaker: Katherine Schroeder

Making History: The Development of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (All) Featured Speaker: David Blanchette

Reciprocal Teaching Ideas (K-6) Presenter: Alison Schmerler

Energize Your Class By Writing a Book! (K-9, Writing) Presenter: Sara Spruce

Strange-But-True Stories of the Civil War (4-9, Spec, Lib) Presenter: Michael Lockett

Creating the Green Classroom (PreK-12, ELL) Presenters: Courtney Perry, Elizabeth Perry

RtI 6 Years Later–What Works and What We’re Working On (K-6, Admin, RtI) Presenters: Amy Grippando, Beth Kunesh

Librarian’s Roundtable (Lib) Presenter: Leslie Forsman

With Rigor for All: Meeting Common Core Standards for Reading Literature (All, Common Core) Presenter: Carol Jago

Thinking on Paper: Written Response to Text in Language Arts and Social Studies (6-9) Presenters: Christy Rush-Levine, Mark Levine

Wash and Read: Family Reading at Laundromats (PreK-6) Presenter: Margaret Richek



We Don’t Just Throw Footballs: Coaches Embedding Literacy in the Content Areas (6-12, Admin) Presenters: Keith Lichtenberg, Mark Mirandola, Mike Franzese, Jim Thomas




Planning All School Literacy Activities (All, ICARE) Presenter: Lawrence Pennie


Partner Reading Content Too (PRC2) (4-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Admin, Lib) Featured Speakers: Donna Ogle, Debbie Gurvitz and Presenters: Margaret McGregor, Amy Correa, Christine Siedman, Renee Mackin, Kris Utley, Jeannette Hamman

10:30 – 11:30

New and Notable Books (K-3) Featured Speaker: Becky Anderson Wilkins

Increasing Cognitive Complexity: Integrating Social Studies & The ELA Common Core (3-8, Common Core) Featured Speaker: Anne Grall Reichel

Teaching With Images (K-12) Featured Speaker: Harvey “Smokey” Daniels

Engaging the Teen Reader, The Fat Boy Chronicles (6-12) Featured Speakers: Diane Lang, Michael Buchanan

Differentiation, RtI, & Web 2.0: Upgrading Student Literacy (4-12, Adults, Admin, RtI) Presenter: Terie Engelbrecht

The Evolution of The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate (4-7) Featured Speaker: Jacqueline Kelly

Take It Don’t Leave It! (K-6, SMART Board) Presenters: Keri Buscher, Casie Bowman

Skills-Based Grading and Portfolios: Evaluating Skills and Growth in Reading and Writing (9-12, Spec, Univ, Admin, Common Core) Presenters: Joy Evans, Lisa Nickele, Monica Ybarra


Reading and Writing by Creating Books in a Middle Grade Classroom (All, Writing) Presenter: Christy Ziller

Teaching Character Education through Novels (4-9) Presenters: Lindsay Bohm, Jamie Impson, Molly Lindsey

Enhancing Learning Through iPads in an Elementary Classroom (K-3, Spec, Admin, Technology) Presenter: Kristin Ziemke Fastabend

Keeping Alive the Glass Analysis (K-6, Spec) Presenters: Lou Ferroli, Kimberlee Wagner, Nicole Gasparini

Differentiation is a Breeze with Cubing! (K-6) Presenter: Sarah Rabe

Working with High Achievers in Critical Thinking (K-9) Presenter: Scott Hobson

The Beauty of Misconceptions and Imperfections (All) Featured Speaker: Casey Salmon

Rethinking Title I Reading in the Land of Lincoln (4-6) Presenter: Kyle Snyders

Supporting Striving Readers with Engaging Language Arts Activities (K-3) Presenter: Roland Schendel

Reaching the Reluctant Writer (K-12, ELL, Spec, Writing) Presenter: Linda Mikottis

Poetry in the Classroom for the Non-Poetic Soul (4-9) Presenter: Ruth Gheysen

Culturally Relevant Literature as Intervention for ELLs (K-12, ELL) Presenter: Juan Domecq

Read Naturally’s Reading Assessments: A Foundation for an RtI Model (K-12, ELL, Spec, Admin, RtI) Presenter: Carol Ann Kane

What’s New in Children’s Literature 2011-2012: Grades K-8 (4-8, Lib) Presenter: Linda Warren

Making it Real: Meeting the Common Core Standards for Nonfiction Literature (K-2, Common Core) Presenter: Kathy Barclay

The Life Cycle of a Story Bag from College Assignments to Primary Classroom (PreK-3, Univ) Presenters: Debra Noyes, Anna Henderson, Alicia McDaniel

11:45 – 1:30

Thursday LuncheonReading and Thinking Critically–Within

and Beyond the Common Core Featured Speaker: Donna Ogle

Thursday LuncheonThe Family I Call Mine

Featured Speaker: Patricia MacLachlan



Actively Engaging First Grade Students in After-Reading Comprehension Activities (K-3) Presenters: Diana Woods, Darlene Herman

Reading Strategies Across the Content Areas (4-12) Presenter: Amy Bender

School Cultures That Work: Strategies for Increasing the Literacy Achievement Levels of Students from Diverse Backgrounds (All, RtI) Featured Speaker: Sonya L. Whitaker

In Defense of Read Alouds (All) Presenter: Steven Layne

Whoever Stole the Emergent Out of Emergent Literacy, Please Put it Back! (PreK-3) Presenter: Tom Lindsay

FUN Grammar Jingles & Writing made Easy! (K-9, ELL, Spec, Admin, Writing) Presenters: Michael Schafstall, Becky Moran

1:45 – 2:45

Inspiration Stew: The Ingredients to Make a Writer! (All, Writing) Featured Speaker: Sally M. Walker

The Social Skills of Small Group Work (K-12) Featured Speaker: Harvey “Smokey” Daniels

Becoming Writers: Visions and Decisions (1-6, Writing) Featured Speaker: Katie Van Sluys

Using Words to Draw Pictures: Teaching Children to Write Picture Books, Chapter Books, and Novels (K-12, Writing) Featured Speaker: Debbi Chocolate

Bullying and Obesity in the School Community (6-12) Featured Speakers: Diane Lang, Michael Buchanan

Eliminate the Walls of Your Classroom and Bring the World to Your Students (All, SMART Board) Presenter: Melissa Spears

The Forgotten Literacy: Importance of Talk in the Primary Grades (K-3, ELL, Common Core) Presenters: Deborah Shefren, Sarah Weisberg

Take the Bull by the Horns and Write ‘til the Cows Come Home! Figurative Language as a Springboard to Enhanced Writing in the Elementary Classroom (K-6, Admin, Lib, Writing) Presenters: Charley Hoce, Joanele Hoce

Book Talk Kids Into Reading! (K-12, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Anieta Trame, Peggy Burton

Strategies That Impact on Student Achievement in Reading and Vocabulary Development (All) Presenters: Sharon Neste, Anna Sanford

How to Use Standards-Based Bell Ringers and Technology to Increase Engaged Learning and Assessment (All, Technology) Presenter: Donna Dines-Huff

In Other Words (K-3) Presenter: Kristyn Warren

A Song, a Play and a Game for More-Engaged Reading Instruction (K-1) Presenters: Sarah Surrain, Karina Lepeley

Fishing for Family Involvement (PreK-6) Presenter: Brenda Ehrmantraut

The Beauty of Misconceptions and Imperfections (All) Featured Speaker: Casey Salmon

Lyrics to Literacy: Read a Song and Sing a Book (PreK-3) Presenter: Debbie Clement

The Habits of Proficient Readers: Developing Reading Comprehension Through Multiple Strategy Instruction (K-6, Admin) Presenter: Jennifer Dixon

Portraits as Text (6-12, ELL) Presenters: Maria A. Rivera, Kathleen Tieri-Ton, Grace Murray

Sarah, Plain, and Tall and the Library of Congress (K-6, Spec) Presenters: Carrie Wilson, Mary Harroun, Byron Holdiman, Jennifer Campbell

Successful Literacy Coaching at the Secondary Level (9-12, ELL, Spec, Admin) Presenter: Amy Robinson

Older Struggling Learners Need RtI, Too! (4-12, ELL, Spec, Univ, Admin, Lib, RtI) Presenters: Ann Yanchura, Mal Keenan, Anastasia Gruper

Reading Motivation & Illinois Children’s Choice Programs (K-12, Lib) Presenter: Roxanne Forgrave



Planting the Seeds of Learning (K-5, ELL, Spec, Common Core) Presenters: Denise Reid, Michelle Englund

Recommended Books for Struggling Readers Grades 5-12 (5-12) Presenters: Elizabeth Goldsmith-Conley, Judy Barbour, Pamela Godt, Boomer Crotty, Katie Ludes, Karen Walker, Diane Cepela

Read-Alouds That Rock Across the Curriculum! (PreK-6, Spec, Univ, Lib) Presenter: Diane Shore

Poetry Please! (K-6) Presenter: Kristie Ziegler


Filling in Missing Spaces of Reading Comprehension Instruction (All) Featured Speaker: Victoria J. Risko


Discovering the Giants in YOUR Park (All, ICARE) Presenters: Krista August, Leslie Pruitt


Vocabulary and the Common Core Standards–5 Important Pieces of the Puzzle (2-9, Common Core) Featured Speaker: Camille L.Z. Blachowicz

Responsive Guided Reading in K-8 classrooms: Simplifying Small Group Instruction (K-9, Admin) Presenters: Jennifer Berne, Sophie Degener

3:00 – 4:00


Introduction to Inquiry Circles (K-12) Featured Speaker: Harvey “Smokey” Daniels

Literacy Across the Disciplines—Integrating, Complimenting, and Unifying Content Area Instruction (5-12) Featured Speaker: Laurie A. Henry


The Journey of a Book: From Beginning to End (All) Featured Speaker: Patricia MacLachlan

How to Find and Use Interactive Whiteboard Activities That are Standards-Based Without Having an Interactive Whiteboard (All, SMART Board) Presenter: Donna Dines-Huff

Putting the English/Language Arts Common Core State Standards into Action! (All, Common Core) Presenter: Gretchen Courtney


Would You Like to Teach at a College or University? (All, Career) Presenter: Heather Harder

Handwriting: How and Why Across the Grades (K-6, Spec) Presenters: Lou Ferroli, Mike Ash, Dani Frew, Addie Wilson

Don’t Bug Me! I’m Reading! Renewing and Continuing Your Students’ Love of Reading (4-9) Presenter: Becky Johnson

Think Critical, Think Questioning! (K-6) Presenter: Kimberly Marron

CELEBRATE YOUR HOMETOWN (4-6, Spec, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Glen Weatherwax, Linda Weatherwax

Basic Decoding Strategies: Using Pancakes, Waffles, Orange Juice and Fruit Topping Analogies for Decoding Single Syllable Words (K-3, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Dick Briggs

Teacher Empowerment: Collaboration That Is Vital for Great Literacy Learning (All) Featured Speaker: Steve Zemelman

Strategic Implementation and Assessment of Text-Marking Strategies in a High School Classroom (6-12, Admin) Presenter: Mike Tompkins

IRC Literacy Support Grant Recipients Share Projects (All, Poster Session) Presenters: Grant Recipients, Sheree Kutter, Chair

Read Alouds–A Springboard to Writing (K-6, ELL, Spec, Admin, Lib, ICARE) Presenter: Kathleen Sweeney

Reading Foundations: Effective Phonemic Awareness Instruction (PreK-3, ELL, Spec) Presenters: Eve Breier, Angela Searcy

On Beyond Word Sorts and Walls: Foldables Put Vital Academic Vocabulary into Student’s Hands (K-6, ELL, Spec) Presenter: Judith S. Youngers

RtI Strategies and Using Them in the Classroom (4-9, Spec, RtI) Presenters: Kelly Schlueter, Seren Conner

Erasers are the Best Part of a Pencil (K-6, Lib) Presenter: Buck Wilder

7:00 – 8:30

Friday BreakfastNick Bruel Is Not Entirely Sure How He Got Here

Featured Speaker: Nick Bruel

7:00 – 8:00

CIRP Breakfast Meeting (CIRP Members, CIRP) Presiding: Heather Harder, CIRP President

Conference SessionsFriday, March 16, 2012



L.I.N.C.O.L.N.–Literacy Informational Text, Nature Journals Common Core, Language, and Inquiry (K-6, Spec, Common Core) Presenters: Stephanie McAndrews , SIUE Literacy Graduate Students

Earth Day Every Day! (All) Presenters: Kristin Lems, Toby Rajput

Read-Alouds: The Foundation of a Balanced Literacy Program (PreK-6, ELL, Spec, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Reba M. Wadsworth

How to Read Like a Scientist: Yes, Literacy Can Be Taught in Chemistry and Physics! (9-12, Spec) Presenters: Beth Gucwa, Meghan Elwood, Melissa Hampton

Make Every Book Count! The Best Picture Books for Reading and Writing Mini-Lessons (K-3, Lib) Presenter: Maria Walther


Latino/a–Themed K-12 Literature and the Impact of the Child’s Perspective on Educators (K-12, ELL) Featured Speaker: Ruth E. Quiroa

How I Became a Teacher Who Writes (All, Writing) Featured Speaker: Blue Balliett

8:00 – 9:00

Why Book Making Makes Sense for Beginning Writers (K-2, Writing) Featured Speaker: Katie Wood Ray

Closing the Reading Achievement Gap for Boys: Honoring Diversity and Building Capacity (All, RtI) Featured Speaker: William G. Brozo

I Want More!: Writing Nonfiction Books That Keep Kids Reading (All, Writing) Featured Speaker: Sally M. Walker

A Natural Fit: Scientific Inquiry & The Integration of Reading & Writing to Address the Common Core Standards (K-8, Common Core) Featured Speaker: Anne Grall Reichel



Eliminate the Walls of Your Classroom and Bring the World to Your Students (All, SMART Board) Presenter: Melissa Spears

Engaging the K-5 Advanced Reader in Quality Literacy Experiences (K-5, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Laura Beltchenko

“Mythbusting” Boys and Books: What Do They Really Like and Want? (3-4) Presenters: Laurie Elish-Piper, Lucy Killian

Poetry...Minus the Groans (4-9) Presenters: Lindsay Bohm, Jamie Impson, Molly Lindsey

Recess Readers an Alternative to Tag (4-6, Lib) Presenter: Leslie Forsman

3:30 – 5:45

Poetry Coffeehouse and TourHosted by the Illinois Writing Project

at the Vachel Lindsay Home

6:00 – 8:00

Thursday Prairie State Award BanquetLights, Camera, Engagement!

Featured Speaker: Meg Ormiston

Carolyn Crimi2012 Prairie State Award Winner

8:30 – 10:30

Hear the Authors Read and Autographing

Blue BalliettDebbi Chocolate

Jack GantosPatricia MacLachlan

Kristina Springer

Nick BruelCarolyn Crimi

Jacqueline KellySeymour SimonSally M. Walker



Using Clickers and Poll Everywhere in the K-12 Classroom (K-12, Technology) Presenter: Darryn Diuguid

Reading for Meaning–Fluently (K-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Carol Ann Kane

Differentiating Divas: Make and Take for your Literature Class (4-12, Spec, Adults) Presenters: Lindsay Fark, Tara Joiner, Chelsey Bohannon

Slavery During the Lincoln Era in Children’s Literature (4-9, Lib) Presenter: Ngozi Onuora

Leading From Within: How Teachers Can Inspire Whole School Change (All) Featured Speaker: Steve Zemelman

INSIDE ISBE: Update on Standards, Assessments and more! (All, CIRP) Presenter: Marica Cullen

Six Trait Writing and Me (K-9, Univ, Lib, Writing) Presenter: W. Nikola-Lisa

Orchestrating Student Interaction: Techniques, Tips and Tools for Successfully Managing the Cooperative Learning Classroom (6-12, Spec, SRL) Presenter: Patricia Tylka

Teaching and Evaluating Writing K-12, Spec, Writing) Presenter: Linda Mikottis

Books in Every Hand–The Grant Writing Process (All) Presenter: Tamara Springer

Playing By Ear: Introducing Children to Blindness, Assistive Technology and Guide Dogs (PreK-6, Spec, Lib) Presenter: Beth Finke

Cookin’ with the CAFE in the Classroom: Implementing Reading Strategies as Developed by The 2 Sisters (K-6, ELL, Spec, Univ, Admin, Lib, Title I) Presenters: Julie Steinke, Kathy Reynolds

Reading Strategies for the High School (9-12, Spec, Title I) Presenter: Ann Peters

Fun and Games: “Thinking” Activities That Help Students Learn (4-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Title I) Presenter: Teddie Torney

Sophisticated Writing for All (K-9, Spec, Univ, Admin, Common Core) Presenter: Carol Barsby

So What’s Your Point? Using Picture Books as Mentor Text to Teach Persuasive Writing (K-9, Writing) Presenter: Tonya Sims

A Closer Look at Comics and Graphic Novels (K-9) Featured Speaker: Terry Thompson

Filling in Missing Spaces of Reading Comprehension Instruction (All) Featured Speaker: Victoria J. Risko

Addressing the Common Core State Standards With An Integrated Curriculum (All, Common Core) Featured Speaker: Sally Hampton

Caudill: Childrens’ Choice in the Land of Lincoln (4-8, Lib) Presenter: Marcia Brandt

9:15 – 10:15

Opening Up the Wide, Wide World of Nonfiction (3-8, Common Core) Featured Speaker: Katie Wood Ray

New and Notable Books (4-8) Featured Speaker: Becky Anderson Wilkins


READ A CLASSIC–WRITE A CLASSIC. From Wild Things to Rotten Ralph (All) Featured Speaker: Jack Gantos

Take 10! Ten Tech Tools for Engaging Literacy Lessons (K-12, Technology) Featured Speaker: Laurie A. Henry

Using Stories and Nonfiction for Kids to Combat Bullying (All) Featured Speaker: Janet Ruth Heller

“Smart”er Centers for Your Classroom! (K-6, SMART Board) Presenters: Keri Buscher, Rachel Schaal

Linking to the Common Core (K-12, Common Core) Presenters: Deb Hays, Gail Huizinga

Together We Read (All) Presenters: Cheryl Walker, Bill Becker

See the World with a Seed! (PreK-3) Presenters: Kelly Murphy, Jackie Jones

Remember the Lost Lives of Titanic and Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Its Sinking (All) Presenter: Christy Ziller

Rethinking Literacy for a Digital World (4-9, ELL, Spec, Lib, Technology) Presenters: Meg Gaier, Jamie Diamond

Using Manipulatives to Teach Comprehension (K-12, Spec) Presenter: Gaye Heath

Six Steps to Scaffolded Independent Reading: A Differentiated and Leveled Approach (Includes a Classroom Library Make-over Guide) (K-12, ELL, Spec, Adults) Presenters: Claudia Katz, Susan Bohman

Attracting Teen Boy Readers (4-9, Lib) Presenter: Barbara Binns

Finding a Voice: Empowering Ourselves to Build Support for Great Literacy Learning (All) Featured Speaker: Steve Zemelman



TLC: Teen Literature Circles (6-9) Presenters: Donna Wipf, Nicole Milberg

Fun Foldables (K-6) Presenter: Sandra Gandy

Storytelling With Attitude! (All) Featured Speaker: Linda Gorham

Beyond the KWL: Secondary Strategies to Access Prior Knowledge and Provide Background Information (6-12, Spec, SRL) Presenter: Patricia Tylka

Teaching Writing Through Mentor Texts (4-6, Writing) Presenter: Tamara Rhomberg

A Chat with Ben Franklin (All) Presenter: Lawrence Pennie

Tell Me a True Story! (PreK-6, Lib) Presenters: Barb Rosenstock, Suzanne Slade, Janet Nolan, Laura Crawford

Books, Resources, Libraries, and Reading Programs (All, Title I) Presenter: Roxanne Forgrave

Putting the “Fun” Back into the Fundamentals (K-6, Title I) Presenters: Karl Meyer, Kimberly Kane

Academic Vocabulary: An Integral Part of the Common Core Standards (4-12, ELL, Spec, Univ) Presenter: Roberta Sejnost

Visual Arts: A Vehicle for Crossing Cultural Boundaries in Literacy Education (All) Presenter: Carol Hanzlik-Chasnoff

25 Books That Have Changed Children’s Lives (PreK-9, Spec, Adults, Lib) Presenter: Boomer Crotty


Developing a Framework and Literacy Activities for CCSS Implementation in Grades 3-5 (3-5, Common Core) Featured Speaker: Donna Ogle


Bluestem Book Club: Encouraging Parents and Students to Read Together (K-6) Presenter: Tambree Krouse

10:30 – 11:30

It’s Still Reading: The Power of eBooks for Today’s Kids (K-8, Technology) Featured Speakers: Seymour Simon, Liz Nealon

RtI for Secondary Literacy: Effective Strategies for All Students (6-12, RtI) Featured Speaker: William G. Brozo

Drawing With Words (K-4) Featured Speaker: Nick Bruel

Today’s Journals Are Tomorrow’s Literature! (All, Writing) Featured Speaker: Jack Gantos

Increasing Cognitive Complexity: Integrating Social Studies & The ELA Common Core (3-8, Common Core) Featured Speaker: Anne Grall Reichel

Notes from the Laundry Room (All, Writing) Featured Speaker: Blue Balliett

Meeting Them in the Middle: A Guide for Digital Immigrants to Take Language Arts Instruction Beyond the Page (4-9, SMART Board) Presenter: Michelle Kedzierski

Marrying Rigor and Passion–Creating Comprehension Connections for All Students (4-12, ELL, Spec, Admin, Common Core) Presenter: Debi Crimmins

Fantastic Fun Fridays & Beyond!!!! (K-3) Presenters: Kathy Bergen, Beth Ballantini, Sandy Wright

Authors & Illustrators Visit Classrooms via 21st Century Technology (All, Technology) Presenter: Nicholas Glass

Teaching NonFiction in Writing Workshop and Perfecting the Writer’s Notebook (K-3, Writing) Presenters: Jaime Sague, Kari Commare

Exploring Nonfiction through Digital Storytelling (4-9, Technology) Presenters: Amy Jachowicz-Damrow, Jamie Smith

Congratulations on Your Engagement! Using Nonfiction to Engage Struggling Readers (K-12, ELL, Spec, Lib) Presenter: Paula Filler

Adolescent Literacy in the Land of Special Education (6-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Donna Herman

Beef and Books (4-9) Presenter: Kevin Daugherty

Lincoln’s Reading, and Reading About Lincoln (All) Featured Speaker: James M. Cornelius

Our Strength is in Our Diversity: Differentiating Instruction in Reading to Meet the Needs of All Our Children (K-2) Presenter: Jane Vallin

Multi-Sensory Literacy Skills for Dyslexics and Beyond (K-3) Presenter: Carol Mayer

Every Kid Can (Write a Picture Book!) (K-9, Spec, Writing) Presenter: Nancy Stewart



11:45 – 1:30

Friday LuncheonIllinois Author and Illustrator Luncheon

Friday LuncheonFor the Love of Words: Modeling a

Love of Texts, Talk and Trying It Featured Speaker: Katie Wood Ray

Study Skills “Smack Down” (6-12, SRL) Presenter: Elizabeth Strejcek

Building Savvy Info-Detectives: Notebook Foldables for Comprehending Informational Text (4-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Judith S. Youngers

Reading Assessment: Are You Getting Everything That You Need? (K-12, Spec) Presenter: Jon Jones

Whole School Approaches to Literacy Development: All for One and One for All! (K-9, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Jan Rashid, Sheleen DeLockery

How Can RtI & Title I Work in a K-12 Environment? (K-12, Spec, Admin, Title I, RtI) Presenter: Dawn Russert

Hot Topics in Education (All, Title I) Presenter: Marica Cullen

Literacy Strategies to Implement the Common Core (4-12, ELL, Spec, Univ) Presenter: Roberta Sejnost

A Classroom Full of Poetry (K-6, Common Core) Presenters: Mary Gardner, Beth Taylor

Inspiring Students to Write Through Performance Literacy (4-6, Writing) Presenters: Karen Ringas, Kim Dillon

Teaching Comprehension with Comics and Graphic Novels (K-9) Featured Speaker: Terry Thompson

Collaboration for Literacy Improvement: Implementing and Sustaining Professional Learning Communities (All) Featured Speaker: Debra Gurvitz and Presenter: Pat Kolintzas


Introducing the 2013 Abraham Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award Nominees (9-12, Lib) Presenter: Leslie Forsman

1:45 – 2:45

Reading and Writing Dynamic Nonfiction (K-8, Writing) Featured Speaker: Seymour Simon

Closing the Reading Achievement Gap for Boys: Honoring Diversity and Building Capacity (All, RtI) Featured Speaker: William G. Brozo

Writing With Pictures (4-8, Writing) Featured Speaker: Nick Bruel

How JOEY PIGZA LOSES CONTROL and how JACK GANTOS gained it in HOLE IN MY LIFE (All) Featured Speaker: Jack Gantos

New and Notable Books (Young Adult) Featured Speaker: Becky Anderson Wilkins

Using Poems to Get Kids to Write (All, Writing) Featured Speaker: Janet Ruth Heller

Using Your SMART Board and Other SMART Products in Your Classroom as Whole Classroom Solution (All, SMART Board) Presenter: Jean Tulin

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts–Working Our Way Through the Standards and Making the Standards Work For Our Students (PreK-6, Univ, Admin, Lib, Common Core) Presenter: Laura Beltchenko

Coffee House Poetry Night (K-9) Presenter: Amy Orvis

District Reading Practices Across the State (PreK-6, Spec, Univ, Admin) Presenters: Elizabeth Goldsmith-Conley, Judy Barbour, Pamela Godt, Boomer Crotty, Katie Ludes, Karen Walker, Diane Cepela

Rebecca Caudill Reading Challenge and Parent/Child Book Club: A How-To Guide to Getting Started in Your School! (4-9, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Stacy Lipshutz, Lindsay Zucker

Pop Up Videos: Making Research Fun (6-12, Technology) Presenter: Kelly McGroarty

Active Reading Strategies for Informational Text (4-9) Presenter: Adrianne Roggenbuck

Add Excitement to Reading: Use Newspapers as a Teaching/Learning Tool...Integrate Content Areas with the World (K-9, Spec, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Joyce Jeewek

What Can be Learned (4-12) Presenters: Whitney Glidewell, Michelle Moore

Leading by Example: Teachers as Readers and Writers (4-9, Writing) Presenters: Stacie Noisey, Jennifer Lippert



Literacy Strategies in Today’s Classrooms: Why the Old Ways Just Don’t Work (6-12, ELL, Spec) Presenter: Camille Lutz

Make Every Book Count! The Best Picture Books for Reading and Writing Mini-Lessons (K-3, Lib) Presenter: Maria Walther

Vocabulary Activities to Stimulate Thinking and Eradicate Boredom (4-12) Presenter: Andrea Zietlow

Practical Reading Intervention Activities to Engage Your Middle and High School Reluctant Readers (6-12, SRL) Presenters: Jenny Murphy, Paulette Stalter

It’s Time to Play Seuss Jeopardy! (4-8, ELL, Lib) Presenter: Mary Chamberlain

How Do We Know If It’s Working? (K-12, Admin) Presenters: Jennifer Wolfe, Laura Bojkovski, Debbie Earnst

Bibliotherapy: Reading, Coping, & Learning with Adolescents (4-12, Spec, Librarian) Presenters: Christina Edmonds-Behrend, Melissa Jones, Jennifer Stringfellow, Melissa Rankin

Reading Games to Build a Connection Between Home and School (PreK-6, Title I) Presenter: Noma Simpson

Teaching FOR Everyone, Not Teaching TO Everyone (K-6, Title I) Presenter: Kim Kane

Illinois Title I Roundtable (K-2, Spec, Title I) Presenters: Teddie Torney, Susanne Riddell

Literacy, Comprehension and the Common Core (K-9, Spec, Univ, Admin, Common Core) Presenter: Carol Barsby

A Penny For Your Thoughts: The Poetry Suitcase Revisited (4-9) Presenter: Pamela Nelson


Collaboration for Literacy Improvement: Role of the Literacy Coach in Alignment to RtI (Response to Intervention (All, RtI) Featured Speaker: Debra Gurvitz and Presenter: Mary Sue Smith


I Hate to Read. I Don’t Want to Read. You Can’t Make Me Read! (4-9) Presenter: Tom Lindsay

3:00 – 4:00

The Energy to Teach: Matching Instruction to our Beliefs (All) Featured Speaker: Cris Tovani


Lessons From Working With Struggling Readers (K-12) Featured Speaker: Peter Fisher

Land of Lincoln: Using The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library for Word Study (4-12, ELL, Admin) Presenter: Margaret McGregor

Literacy Essentials for Diverse Families (K-9, ELL) Presenters: Chyrese Wolf, Jermeka Jackson, Keisha Lewis, Donna Martin, Antionette Shears, Dorn Thornton


Social Studies Beyond the Textbook (4-9, Common Core) Presenters: Betsy Niemiec, Justine Albig

Literacy and Listening: Children’s Books on Music K-8 (K-9) Presenter: James Govednik

The Language of Learning: Questions and Conversations that Challenge Beginning Readers (PreK-K) Presenter: Ann Gadzikowski

The Illinois Monarch Award: Promoting Literacy on the Wings of a Butterfly (K-3, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Judy Bauman, Peggy Burton

Reading/Writing Workshop: What Works in Middle School (4-9, Writing) Presenters: Mindi Rench, Heather Corral

Music, Movement, Motivation, and More! (PreK-3) Presenter: Debbie Clement

The ELL Family Connection: The Art of Creating Art (All, ELL) Presenters: Carla Raynor, Alicia Raynor

Advanced Decoding Strategies: Using Donuts, Muffins, Grapefruits and Maple Syrup Analogies for Decoding Multisyllabic Words (K-9, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Dick Briggs

Lincoln and Literacy (All) Featured Speaker: Fritz Klein

Teaching Inference in the Age of the Common Core State Standards (6-12, SRL, Common Core) Presenter: Rebecca Binks

The Role of Historical and Contemporary African American Text on the Lives of Struggling Writers of Color (Adults) Presenter: Sakeena Khan



Thursday, March 15, 20128:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Complimentary Refreshments in the Exhibit AreaSponsored by McGraw-Hill School Education Group

Thursday, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday, March 16, 20128:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Complimentary Refreshments in the Exhibit AreaSponsored by Perfection Learning

Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Visit the IRC Treasure Chest in the IRC Membership Booth

The key you receive at registration may unlock the Treasure Chest for a free gift.

Visit the ExhibitsPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CPDUs and College Creditat the IRC Conference

The Illinois Reading Council is an approved Illinois State Board of Education Continuing Professional Development Unit provider. While attending the March Conference, you may earn one CPDU per hour of attendance and participation. Sessions attended must be recorded, and an ISBE evaluation form must be completed and deposited in the IRC evaluation box at the end of the conference. The Evaluation and Evidence of Completion Forms must also be completed for your records.Please review your personal Certification Renewal Plan to determine which sessions fit. Be sure that your goals are broad enough to include a variety of literacy topics. The Illinois Reading Council is merely the provider. The responsibility for determining which sessions agree with your plan and are granted credits by your school district is yours.

New this year, one semester hour of university credit will be available for attending the conference. Please contact the IRC Office for more information.

Grant Funding Made Our Dreams Come True (All) Presenters: Jennifer Bredemeier, Jennifer Young, Anita Lovell

Relevant Reading Strategies and Common Core Standards (6-9, ELL, Admin, Common Core) Presenter: Pamela Kuforiji

Open Door Days: Combining Literacy Education with Getting Parents Involved (K-9) Presenter: Priscilla Dwyer

What’s Literacy Got to Do With It? Literacy in the Math and Science Classroom (6-12, ELL, Spec) Presenters: Barb Mazzolini, Blair Covino

Cynthia Rylant: An Author for All Seasons (K-3) Presenter: Pamela Moriarty

Play on Words–Primary Literacy Games (K-2, Spec, Univ) Presenter: Carrie Brockway

Illinois Title I Association Annual Meeting (ITA Members, Title I) Presiding: Melinda Grimm, ITA President

Exploring Visualization through Comics and Graphic Novels (K-9) Featured Speaker: Terry Thompson

Collaboration for Literacy Improvement: Writing Circles in an Eighth Grade Urban Classroom (All, Writing) Featured Speaker: Debra Gurvitz and Presenters: Mr. Drink and Kathleen Penson


3:00 – 4:30

Storytelling: Thinkin’ & Inkin’ & Speakin’ About Lincoln with a Participatory Reader’s Theatre

Hosted by Donna Stone and Linda Tammen

4:30 – 5:00

IRC Board of DirectorsAnnual Meeting

5:30 – 7:30

Preservice Teachers’ Pizza Party

6:00 – 8:00

Friday Lincoln BanquetFeatured Speakers: Fritz Klein, Marrietta Castle,

and Linda Gorham

8:30 – 9:30

Those Funny Little PeopleSponsored by ICARE and IRC



Conference SessionsSaturday, March 17, 2012

7:00 – 8:30

Saturday BreakfastFrom Paper Airplanes to Outer Space

Featured Speaker: Seymour Simon

8:00 – 9:00

When Reading is Hard: Why Students Need Strategy Instruction (All) Featured Speaker: Cris Tovani

Beyond the Picture Walk: Effective Book Introductions (K-6) Presenter: Kimberlee Wagner

Becoming Conscious of Word Consciousness (4-12, ELL, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Margaret McGregor, Marilee Amodt

Readers Theatre: From Story to Performance (K-12, ELL, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Brenda Buckley-Hughes, Meredith Taylor, Nicole Senn, Castley Sierociuk, Sarah Wineinger

Why Can’t Jamal Read? Factors that Contribute to Reading Underachievement in Black Boys (PreK-3, Adults, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Terry Husband

Using Stories and Nonfiction for Kids to Combat Bullying (All) Featured Speaker: Janet Ruth Heller

“The Fabulous Fifty”–Fifty Ideas for Teaching Reading and Vocabulary (4-6, Spec, RtI) Presenters: Mary Newman, Ruth King

CCWS: Anchor Text for the Common Core Writing Standards (K-3, Common Core) Presenters: Jessica Karch, Diane Gregner

Caudill: Childrens’ Choice in the Land of Lincoln (4-8, Lib) Presenter: Marcia Brandt

From Chicago to Cuenca: A Literacy Collaboration between Saint Xavier University and the Children’s School of el Centro de Estudios Interamericanos, Ecuador (All) Presenters: Kathleen McInerney, Lori Wrenn

Strategies for Success: Reaching English Language Learners (4-9, ELL) Presenter: Nicki Bolos

Using Literature Trips to Increase Literacy (4-9, Univ, Lib, Technology) Presenter: April Flood

Partner Reading with the Community (4-9) Presenter: Ingrid Minger

The Newspaper: A Cross-Curricula Teaching Assistant (All) Presenters: Leslie Forsman, Boomer Crotty

Enhance the Literacy Experience Through Student-Led “Book Talks” (K-12, Lib) Presenter: Melissa Pletkovich

Our Presidents: Votes, Goats, and How We Remember Them (K-9) Presenters: Cecile Arquette, Dianne Hollister

One Hungry Planet (3-9) Presenter: Kevin Daugherty

Keep the Magic in Read Alouds (K-3) Presenter: Pamela Moriarty

Engaging AND Explicit Vocabulary Instruction (K-3) Presenter: Jennifer Jump

Writing Circles: Mini-lessons for Positive Peer Response (4-6, Writing) Presenter: April Greer

Get Your Money’s Worth–It Makes “Cents” (K-6, ELL) Presenter: Beth Vancil

Learning Strategies and Literacy Activities Used in the High School Science Department (6-12, Admin) Presenters: Amy Stoops, Karen Eder, Lisa MacArtney

How to Get the Most Out of Interest and Attitude Surveys (PreK-12, Spec) Presenter: Jon Jones

Question and Answer with Gary Paulsen (All) Featured Speaker: Gary Paulsen

Literacy and LEGO Serious Play (K-3, Spec, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Erin Hardy

A Multiple Intelligence Approach to Reading for ELL and Special Education Students (K-12, ELL, Spec) Presenters: Melissa Morales, Noora Diab, Lindsey Terrill

Wiring the Brain for Reading (PreK-6) Presenter: Marilee Sprenger

Parents and Children Reading Together (PreK-6, ELL, Spec, Lib) Presenter: Jay Einhorn

A Penny For Your Thoughts: The Poetry Suitcase Revisited (PreK-3) Presenter: Pamela Nelson

Bluestem Books, Breakfast, & A Grant (4-9) Presenter: Amy Hewing



Literacy Coaching: Who’s in the Huddle? (All) Presenters: Barbara Underdown, Deborah Blanco, Amy McCoy, Leslie Redmond

The Three Wishes: Engaging Students by Retelling, Reenacting and Puppets! (K-5) Presenter: Elizabeth Goldsmith-Conley

9:15 – 10:15

Workshop Model and Adolescent Readers (All, RtI) Featured Speaker: Cris Tovani

Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners in the General Education Classroom (K-6, ELL) Presenter: Chris Starzynski

Lessons From Working With Struggling Readers (K-12) Featured Speaker: Peter Fisher


Partnerships and Mentoring Relationships: Preservice to Inservice Reading Teacher Development (Univ, Admin) Presenter: Chyrese Wolf

Literacy Coaching Language that Promotes Teacher Learning (K-6, Univ, Admin) Presenters: Laurie Elish-Piper, Susan L’Allier

What is Guided Reading Really About: How Does it Fit in with RtI? (K-6, RtI) Presenters: Anne Hufnus, Mary Alheim

Standards-Based Grading Using The Common Core Standards and Life Skills Standards (PreK-12, ELL, Spec, Admin, Common Core) Presenters: April Zawlocki, Matthew Zawlocki

When I Grow Up... (4-9, Lib, Writing) Presenter: Cindy Gerwin

In Consideration of Brains, Migration, and Poetry: Content Area Literacy Reframed (6-12, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Julia Emig

Priceless Participation on a Penny Budget! (K-6, ELL, Spec, Admin) Presenters: Cami Breitzman, Penny Dahmer

Classroom Technology for Dummies: 10 Easy Ways to Engage “screenagers” and Bring Your Classroom into the 21st Century (4-12, ELL, Spec, Admin, Lib, Technology) Presenters: Liz Sepich, Jana McNally

Using Assessment Data to Inform Instructional Decisions (K-9) Presenters: Jacquelynne Brosam, Jeanette Brosam

Engaging African American Males in Literacy to Increase Achievement and Enjoyment (PreK-12, Spec, Adults, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Cheryl Caesar, Candice Austin

Basic Decoding Strategies: Using Pancakes, Waffles, Orange Juice and Fruit Topping Analogies for Decoding Single Syllable Words (K-3, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Dick Briggs

Explorations into the Remarkable Life of Mary Todd Lincoln (3-12) Featured Speaker: Marrietta Castle

Camp Read: Summer Reading Program for Students with Disabilities (K-9, Spec, Admin) Presenters: Stephanie Benson, Jean Ann Carter

Flat Stanley’s World Class Party (K-3) Presenter: Linda Whitaker

I Tell Stories. You Can Too! (All) Featured Speaker: Linda Gorham

Ready, Set, Move! Integrating Movement into Best Practice (PreK-3, Univ) Presenters: Victoria Romano, Kathleen Ridlon

Tricks of the Trade Revealed So YOU Can Tell the Stories (PreK-9, ELL, Spec, Lib) Presenter: Michael Lockett

Literacy Special (K-3, Admin) Presenters: Nancy Meisenger, Lori Williams

Happy Birthday, Dear Author! (K-3, Univ, Lib) Presenter: Jacqueline Easley

Assessment and Intervention for Students with Dyslexia (K-12, Spec, Univ) Presenter: M. Tara Joyce

Increasing Student Engagement and Achievement by Activating Background Knowledge (9-12, ELL, Spec) Presenters: Elaine Simos, Melissa Hampton

Reaching ALL Readers Through Verse Novels (4-12) Presenter: Melissa Leisner

Is Reading Online Really Reading? (All) Presenter: Mary Hession

Planes, Trains, and Books (K-6) Presenter: Louise Stearns

Developing Phonemic Awareness (PreK-3) Presenter: Patricia Hutton

Inspiration Stew: The Ingredients to Make a Writer! (All, Writing) Featured Speaker: Sally M. Walker

Help Readers Love Reading (K-9) Presenter: Brian Wilhorn



11:45 – 1:30

Saturday LuncheonPersonal Inspection At Zero Altitude

Featured Speaker: Gary Paulsen

10:30 – 11:30

Sharing Stories with Younger Audiences: Tales that Work in the Classroom (PreK-9, ELL, Spec, Adults, Lib) Presenter: Michael Lockett

Teachnology Teasers (K-9, SMART Board) Presenters: Stacy Baker, Ann Kluesner

Note-taking Across the Curriculum: Throw Away Those Highlighters! (6-12) Presenters: Sandi Flanders, Mart O’Connor

Process and Product: An Author’s Confession (All) Presenter: Steven Layne

New Graphic Novels and Ways to Use Them (All) Presenter: Sandra Gandy

Media Circles: Cooperative Learning for Media-Savvy Teachers (6-12, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin, Lib) Presenters: Ryan Goble, Pam Goble

RtI in Action (3-5, RtI) Presenters: John Frieden, Holly Lowe, Rhonda Syrcle, Gina Rylander, Linda Lueders, Betty Hayden, Julie Myers

Media Literacy in the Common Core: Strategies for Effective Teaching (4-9, Common Core) Presenters: Trina Vallone, Kelly Lenarz

Writing Instruction in the Age of ISATs (K-9, Writing) Presenters: Kimberlee Wagner, Amy Huftalin, Melissa Sloatman

Engaging Emergent Readers With Print Using A Print Referencing Technique (PreK-K) Presenter: Susan Massey

Strengthening the Core, Ensuring Effective, Consistent Tier 1 Reading Instruction (K-9, Admin) Presenters: Kim Maher, Ryan McWilliams

Bookmaking as a Way of Encouraging Preschoolers “Writing” (PreK-K, Writing) Presenter: Samantha Richardson

Explore Purposeful, Strategic Practices: Let’s Engage English Language Learners! (All) Presenters: Frances Steward, Mary Cherbonnier

Literature Circles, Rubrics, Standards, and PowerPoint Presentations (All) Presenter: Donna Dines-Huff

Advanced Decoding Strategies: Using Donuts, Muffins, Grapefruits and Maple Syrup Analogies for Decoding Multisyllabic Words (K-9, ELL, Spec, Adults, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Dick Briggs

21st Century Skills and the Intermediate Literacy Classroom (4-6) Presenters: Cathy Lannert, Anne Olsen, Kindra Schumacher, Shanna Piccony, Jenny Wold

Lunch ‘n Learn (K-9) Presenter: Priscilla Dwyer

Active Assessments & Engaging Evaluations of Deep Understanding (All) Presenter: Gwyn Jolliff-Blake

Reading Can Be More Than Just an Assignment: Integrating Fiction & Nonfiction Reading into the Business Classroom (9-12) Presenters: Judy Fiene, Erin Pedersen

How Children REALLY Learn to Read, and Practical Tips for Early Childhood Teachers (PreK-3) Presenters: Sarah Dennis, Christine Maxwell

Alaska’s Iditarod as Motivation for Readers and Writers (K-9, ELL, Spec, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Joan McGrath

Transforming Literacy Practices, Transforming Lives: How a Focus on Literacy in 9th Grade Led to Dramatic Success in 5 Large, Urban High Schools (6-12, Spec, Admin) Presenter: Julie Price

Focusing in on Boys Who Can Read but Don’t Want To (K-6, Admin, Lib) Presenter: Laura Feldt

Assessment Driven Instruction at the Guided Reading Table (All) Presenter: Gretchen Courtney

Academic English Proficiency: A Challenge for ELLs on Standardized Assessment (ELL, Admin) Presenter: Laura Lopez-Padilla

The Literacy Staff Development Toolbox: Easy Workshop Ideas to Jump Start any Educator’s Content-Area Literacy Instruction (4-12, Admin) Presenters: Kathy Smith, Sandra Smycz

Advisory Groups–Growing Literate Leaders (4-9, Admin) Presenters: Donna Sheehan, Sally Kincaid, Amy Murphy, Rebecca Subert

Frontloading: The Key to Comprehension (4-9) Presenter: Amy Cooley

Only the Best: Judging the Quality of Informational Books (4-9, Spec, Lib) Presenters: Barbara Winicki, Jill Steffes

Food For Thought: Thematizing “Food” in a Developmental Reading Course (9-12, ELL, Adults, Univ, Admin) Presenter: Geoffrey Martin

Help Teachers Love Reading (K-9) Presenter: Brian Wilhorn

Why Can’t High School Students with Learning Disabilities Spell Words? (9-12, Spec) Presenter: Elsie Garbe

Inquiry Circles: Asking Questions and Learning More (PreK-3, Spec, Lib) Presenter: Kristin Ziemke Fastabend

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CONFERENCE STRANDS

LIBRARIANS

CAREER

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION

CIRPSponsored by the College of Reading Professionals

ICARESponsored by Illinois Council for Affective Reading Education

TITLE ISponsored by the Illinois Title I Association

SRLSponsored by Secondary Reading League

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ILLCSponsored by Illinois Language and Literacy Council

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WRITINGWRITING

Over 1,200 rooms have been reserved for the 2012 IRC Conference. Because of the large number of rooms needed each year, IRC utilizes the assistance of the Housing Bureau at the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Special room rates have been negotiated at the hotels/motels listed below. To obtain these special rates, reservations must be made through the Online Housing Reservation System by February 22, 2012.

Go to www.illinoisreadingcouncil.orgSelect Conference on the menu,

then click on Reserve Housing Online!

President Abraham Lincoln Hotel.........$106 701 East Adams St., Spfd., IL 62701 Located adjacent to the Convention Center

Hilton Springfield Hotel...................$121 700 East Adams St., Spfd., IL 62701 Across the street from the Convention Center

Meetings and meal functions are held at both the Abraham Lincoln and the Hilton Hotels.

ON-SITE HOTELS

Candlewood Suites..................................$70 2501 Sunrise Drive, Spfd., IL 62703

Crowne Plaza..........................................$130 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Spfd., IL 62703

Comfort Suites.........................................$89 2620 S. Dirksen Parkway, Spfd., IL 62703

Drury Inn & Suites..................................$105 3180 S. Dirksen Parkway, Spfd., IL 62703

Hampton Inn East............................$105 3185 S. Dirksen Parkway, Spfd., IL 62703

Hilton Garden Inn............................$106 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway, Spfd. IL 62703

Holiday Inn Express.........................$110 3050 S. Dirksen Parkway, Spfd. IL 62703

Microtel Inn & Suites.......................$84 2636 Sunrise Drive, Spfd. IL 62703

Northfield Inn..........................................$81 3280 Northfield Dr., Spfd., IL 62702

MOTELS NORTHEAST OF DOWNTOWN

MOTELS SOUTHEAST OF DOWNTOWN

Ramada Springfield North..............$82 3281 Northfield Dr., Spfd., IL 62702

Illinois Reading Council

ONLINE HOUSING RESERVATION SYSTEMConference Dates – Thursday, March 15; Friday, March 16; and Saturday, March 17, 2012

Housing Reservations• will only be processed online with a credit card until February 22, 2012. After February 22nd, all rooms that have not been reserved will be released for general sale.

Advance Deposit• of one night’s room and tax will be charged to your credit card by some of the hotels. If you would like to pay by check, please forward your deposit check to your assigned hotel and your credit card will be credited. Do not send any checks to the Illinois Reading Council or the Springfield Housing Bureau.

Confirmation• will be emailed to you from the Housing Bureau upon completion of your housing reservation, as well as any changes or cancelations. Please keep this email for your records.

Cancelations• or changes to your arrival/departure must be made before February 22, 2012 to receive a full refund. The advance deposit charge is non-refundable after February 22, 2012. Please note that some hotels charge for early departure and some require a two-night minimum stay. After February 22nd, please make changes directly with the hotel.

Double Rooms• (2 beds) are at a premium. Please do not reserve a double room (2 beds) unless there are 2 or more attendees.

Free Shuttle Service• will be provided by the IRC between all the hotels except the on-site hotels listed and the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Thursday and Friday. Shuttles run approximately every 45-60 minutes from 6:15 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Night shuttles run every 90 minutes from 6:15 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. On Saturday, there are many parking options available and on-street metered parking is FREE!

Check (payable to IRC)

METHOD OF PAYMENT (Sorry, no P.O.’s accepted!)

Return this form with payment to:Illinois Reading Council

203 Landmark Drive, Suite BNormal, IL 61761

Or fax to: (309) 454-3512Or register online at

www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org

Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)

Special Accommodations – Individuals who need special accommodations must make specific requests in writing to the IRC office at least three weeks prior to the conference. Cancelation/Refund Policy – Requests must be made in writing by March 1, 2012. Please see the complete policy under General Conference Information or at IRC Website.

IRC Conference 2012Registration Form

March 15-17, 2012 Springfield, Illinois

ONE NAME ON EACH FORM Please print or type. Form may be reproduced.

Name (Last)________________________________________ (First)____________________________________________________

School/Business_____________________________________ City_____________________________________________________

Home Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________

City_______________________________________________ State_____________________ Zip____________________________

Home Telephone ( ) _____________________________ Business Telephone ( ) _________________________________

Email ___________________________________________________________________ Presenting at Conference? ___Yes ___ No

Are you an IRC member? ___Yes ___No Council Affiliation _____________________ Are you an IRA member? ___Yes ___ No

REGISTRATION includes meetings on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. On or Before February 1, 2012 After February 1, 2012

____IRC Member (Membership Number ___________________________________) $150 $175

____Retiree (Member) ____Preservice Teacher with ID (Member) $25 $50

____Non-Member (If you join now with your conference registration, register as a member!) $225 $250

____Retiree (Non-Member) ____Preservice Teacher with ID (Non-Member) $50 $75

MEALS Meals are optional. Mark choice of menu. Include payment with registration.____Thursday Breakfast (A. Lincoln) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Van Sluys $18 $23 _____Scrambled Eggs & Sausage _____Vegetarian____Thursday Luncheon (A. Lincoln) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna Ogle $22 $27 _____Hot Grilled Chicken Club _____Vegetarian ____Thursday Luncheon (Hilton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia MacLachlan $22 $27 _____Spiced Up Cobb Salad _____Vegetarian Salad ____Thursday Prairie State Award Banquet (A. Lincoln) . . . Meg Ormiston $30 $35 _____Chicken Marsala _____Vegetarian

____Friday Breakfast (A. Lincoln) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Bruel $18 $23 _____Cinnamon French Toast _____Vegetarian ____Friday Luncheon (A. Lincoln) . . Lunch with IL Author/Illustrator (includes book) $50 $55 _____Grilled Chicken Salad _____Vegetarian Salad _____Grilled Salmon Salad ____Friday Luncheon (Hilton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Wood Ray $22 $27 _____Beef Lasagna _____Vegetable Lasagna ____Friday Night Pizza Party for Preservice Teachers Only! FREE FREE

____Friday Banquet (A. Lincoln) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lincoln Banquet $30 $35 _____Rustic Chicken _____Vegetarian _____Tilapia with Butter Sauce____Friday Night Entertainment Event (Hilton) . . . . . . . . . . Those Funny Little People $10 $15

____Saturday Breakfast (A. Lincoln) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seymour Simon $18 $23 _____Three Cheese Omelet _____Vegetarian____Saturday Author Luncheon (Hilton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Paulsen $25 $30 _____Grilled Chicken Pompadour _____Vegetarian

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_____________ $_____________

Credit Card Expiration DateSignature ________________________________________

Mo. Yr.

Name________________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________

City_________________________________ State______________ Zip______________________

Home Phone __________________________ Work Phone __________________________________

Email_______________________________________________________________________________

Local Council_________________________________________________________________________

1. While at the 2012 IRC Conference, I can volunteer to help for: __________ 1 hour, schedule me as needed. (Circle one or all: Thursday, Friday, Saturday) __________ 2 hours, schedule me as needed. (Circle one or all: Thursday, Friday, Saturday) __________ 3 hours, schedule me as needed. (Circle one or all: Thursday, Friday, Saturday) __________ Thursday morning block (1/2 day) __________ Thursday afternoon block (1/2 day) __________ Friday morning block (1/2 day) __________ Friday afternoon block (1/2 day) __________ Saturday morning block (1/2 day) __________ Anytime, as needed.

2. I would prefer to help in one or more of the following areas: __________ Collect tickets at a meal function __________ Work at the registration booth __________ Help with book sales/autographing sessions __________ Help with the audio-visual equipment __________ Help with the special events and receptions __________ Help with the exhibits __________ Assist with Shuttle Busses __________ Assist with collecting evaluations __________ Assist with putting up or changing room signs __________ Serve as a host for featured speakers __________ Help with the IRC Membership Booth/Treasure Chest __________ No preference, I will help as assigned.

Your Help Is Needed - Please Volunteer!

Please send by March 1, 2012 to: Illinois Reading Council 203 Landmark Drive, Suite B Normal, IL 61761-1836

Or, fill out the online form on the Conference Page at www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org.

GET INVOLVED! BE A 2012 CONFERENCE VOLUNTEER!

I would like to volunteer to work on the IRC Conference.

Age a. ___ 18-24 b. ___ 25-39 c. ___ 40-54 d. ___ 55 and over

1._________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3._________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4._________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List the council(s) you wish to join. When you join, you receive membership in the IRC, as well as membership in a local or special interest council. You must select at least one of the councils listed on the back.

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Are you a member of the International Reading Association (IRA)? a. ___ yes membership # _______________ expiration date ________________ b. ___ no

Years in Education Profession a. ___ 0-4 b. ___ 5-14 c. ___ 15-29 d. ___ 30 and over

Highest Degree Earned a. ___ Bachelors b. ___ Masters c. ___ Doctorate

MEMBERSHIP FORM203 Landmark Drive, Suite B, Normal, IL 61761Phone: 888-454-1341 E-mail: [email protected]

In our continuing effort to provide meaningful services to our members, IRC requests the following information.

Last Name _______________________________________ First Name _______________________________ Middle Initial ____________

Address _________________________________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________

City __________________________________________ State ____________ Zip _____________________ County _________________

Home Phone ( ) ________________________________________ Bus. Phone ( ) ________________________________________

School Name ___________________________________ District ______________________________ City _________________________ or Business/Institution _____________________________________________________________________ City _________________________

Are you a Preservice Teacher? _____ yes _____ no College/University ______________________________________________________

Please print or type.1

List the dues amount of each council you are joining.$40 - One year membership$25 - Preservice Teacher membership

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Individual Membership for One Year

Total Before Discount ____________________Discount for multiple memberships. If you join more than one council at this time, you may deduct $25 for each council after the first one. Preservice Teacher discount is $20.

4 Discount ____________________

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE ____________________

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Fax: 309-454-3512 Web: www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org

Join Online or Fax: 309-454-3512

Paying by credit card?

Check (payable to IRC) Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)

Signature _______________________________Credit Card Expiration Date:

Mo Yr.

Method of Payment: (Sorry, no P.O.’s accepted.)

Classroom Teacher: a. ___ preschool b. ___ K-3 c. ___ 4-6 d. ___ middle school/jr. high e. ___ high school f. ___ post Secondary

Administrator: a. ___ curriculum/reading supervisor b. ___ building principal c. ___ superintendent d. ___ other_________________ _____________________

Other: a. ___ librarian b. ___ parent c. ___ special ed. teacher d. ___ gifted/talented teacher e. ___ Title I /remedial f. ___ reading specialist g. ___ retired

Present Position

Professional Areas of Interest (Check 3) a. ___ administration b. ___ adult literacy c. ___ affective reading d. ___ assessment e. ___ children’s literature f. ___ comprehension g. ___ content area reading h. ___ family literacy i. ___ holistic reading j. ___ multilingual/multicultural k. ___ newspapers in education l. ___ parents and reading m. ___ reading for gifted students n. ___ research o. ___ study skills p. ___ teacher education q ___ technology in reading r. ___ Title I/remedial reading s. ___ young adult literature t. ___ young authors/writing

Return this form with payment to:

Illinois Reading CouncilATTN: Membership Dept.

203 Landmark Drive, Suite BNormal, IL 61761

Illinois Reading Council MembershipLocations of IRC Local & Special Interest Council Regions by Counties

The annual membership of $40 includes membership in the Illinois Reading Council and a local or special interest council. The annual preservice teacher membership is $25 for one who has not been certified in the teaching profession and is working toward an initial teaching certificate. Please select the council(s) you wish to join from the list below. Residence in any of the designated council counties you join is not required. By joining multiple councils at this time, a discount of $25 is offered for each council joined after the first. The preservice teacher discount is $20. Follow the steps on the front of this form.

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REGION 1

___ Northern Illinois Reading Council - (Boone, DeKalb, Winnebago, Eastern Lee & Ogle)

___ Northwestern Illinois Reading Council - (Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll)

___ Sauk Valley Reading Council - (Eastern Whiteside & Henry, Western Lee, Ogle, & Bureau)

___ Starved Rock Reading Council - (LaSalle, Grundy, Kendall, Livingston, Eastern Bureau)

REGION 2

___ Chicago Area Reading Association (CARA) - (Chicago Area - Cook County within the Chicago city limits)

___ Lake Area Reading Council - (Western Lake, McHenry, Northwestern Cook)

___ Suburban Council of IRA (SCIRA) - (Eastern Lake, Northern Cook)

REGION 3

___ Fox Valley Reading Council - (Kane)

___ Prairie Area Reading Council - (Western DuPage County)

___ West Suburban Reading Council - (DuPage County and those parts of Cook County west of Rt. 43 excluding all areas within the Chicago city limits)

REGION 7

___ East Central-EIU Reading Council - (Moultrie, Shelby, Cumberland, Coles, Clark, Edgar, Douglas)

___ Illini Reading Council - (Champaign, Piatt, Southern Ford)

___ Vermilion Valley Reading Council - (Vermilion)

REGION 8

___ Lewis and Clark Reading Council - (Macoupin, Jersey, Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Washington, Clinton)

___ National Road Reading Council - (Bond, Effingham, Fayette)

REGION 9

___ South Eastern Reading Council - (Lawrence, Richland, Clay, Crawford, Jasper, Edwards, Wabash)

___ Southern Illinois Reading Council - (Jefferson, Randolph, Perry, Franklin, Williamson, Saline, Gallatin, Union, Johnson, Pope, Alexander, Hardin, Pulaski, Massac, Jackson)

REGION 10

___ CIRP - (College Instructors of Reading Professionals)

___ ICARE - (Illinois Council for Affective Reading Education)

___ ILLC - (Illinois Language and Literacy Council )

___ ITA - (Illinois Title I Association)

___ SRL - (Secondary Reading League)

REGION 4

___ Black Hawk Reading Council - (Rock Island, Mercer, Western Henry & Whiteside)

___ Illinois Valley Reading Council - (Stark, Putnam, Marshall, Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell, Eastern Fulton, Mason)

___ Mississippi Valley Reading Council - (Adams, Brown, Pike, Scott, Greene, Calhoun)

___ Western Illinois Reading Council - (Henderson, Warren, Knox, McDonough, Hancock, Schuyler, Western Fulton)

REGION 5

___ South Suburban Reading Council - (Those parts of Cook Co. bounded on west by Will-Cook Rd., north by 115th St., and/or Chicago City limits)

___ Two Rivers Reading Council - (Kankakee, Iroquois, Northern Ford)

___ Will County Reading Council - (Will)

REGION 6

___ Central Illinois Reading Council - (Logan, Menard, Cass, Morgan, Sangamon, Christian, Montgomery) ___ Macon County Reading Council - (Macon)

___ MID-State Reading Council - (McLean, DeWitt)

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SITES & HOTELS

1. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

2. Hilton Springfield 3. Prairie Capital Convention Center

4. President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center

5. Vachel Lindsay Home

PubLIc ParkIng garagES & LOTS

1. 4th & Monroe 2. 4th & Washington

3. 6th & Capitol

4. 6th & Madison (Presidential Museum)

5. 7th & Capitol (under public library) 6. 7th & Monroe (Near Hilton Springfield Hotel) 7. 7th & Washington (Near PCCC

and President Abraham Lincoln Hotel)

109 North Seventh StreetSpringfield, IL 62701800-545-7300 • 217-789-2360www.visit-springfieldillinois.com

SPrIngfIELd ILLInOIScOnvEnTIOn & vISITOrS burEau

Provided by the

Springfield Overviewillinois reading council

HOTELS

1. Candlewood Suites

2. Comfort Suites

3. Crowne Plaza Hotel

4. Drury Inn & Suites

5. Hampton Inn

6. Hilton Garden Inn

7. Holiday Inn Express

8. Microtel Inn & Suites 9. Northfield Inn & Suites

10. President Abraham Lincoln

Hotel & Conference Center

11. Ramada Ltd. North

12. Hilton Springfield Hotel

TranSPOrTaTIOn

1. Abraham Lincoln

Capitol Airport

TranSPOrTaTIOn

1. Amtrak

Toll Free Phone Number: 1-888-454-1341Phone: 309-454-1341

Fax: 309-454-3512Email: [email protected]

IRC Website: www.illinoisreadingcouncil.orgNing: illinoisreadingcouncil.ning.com

Illinois Reading Council203 Landmark Drive, Suite BNormal, IL 61761

Non-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPermit No. 800Springfield,, IL

MISSIONThe mission of the Illinois Reading Council

is to provide support and leadership to educators as they promote and teach lifelong literacy.

VISIONThe Illinois Reading Council advocates quality literacy opportunities for all learners and serves as a primary organization that provides educators at all levels access to research, materials, and methodologies to promote and teach lifelong literacy and learning. Support of an active, well-organized system of local and special interest councils and state committees provides a viable network for communication, exchange of information, and grass roots involvement of a diverse membership. The IRC’s publications, special projects, conferences, and workshops stimulate personal and professional growth of educators.

2012 IRC Conference Preliminary Program

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Transcript of 2012 IRC Conference Preliminary Program