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2012 National Reading Recovery &

K-6 Classroom Literacy Conference

Achieving Literacy Excellence in Challenging Times
February 4-7  ●  Columbus, Ohio  
 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Gay Su Pinnell, Sunday, Feb. 5, 10:30am

Katie Wood Ray, Monday, Feb. 6, 10:30am
Jack Gantos, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 8:30am

Just announced 1/23/2012: 
Jack Gantos is the 2012 Newbery Medal winner! 
Read more at the Newbery Medal home page.

 

CHANGES TO CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

HANDOUTS
: Conference registrants check your email "Important Planning Guide" that includes a link to the handouts.


REGISTRATION
CONFERENCE BROCHURE (pdf)
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE - online registration will remain open until Monday, Feb. 6.  On-site registrations are also accepted.
REGISTRATION FEES
Conference Approval Form (pdf)
FAQ'S (pdf)
Check Registration Status/Print Invoice Please note: You will need your emailed confirmation number or RRCNA membership number to access this link.   If you have not received your confirmation and you have completed your registration, please email us here and provide your full name, school district and a secondary email address - we will be glad to resend it to you.

Cancellation Policy:
Please note that submission of the registration form is a commitment to pay if the Conference is held, regardless of weather conditions. No-shows will be invoiced and subject to collection for the full amount. Unpaid registrations (including no-shows) will necessitate barring registration for future Reading Recovery conferences, academies, and institutes sponsored by RRCNA. Refunds will not be given after December 15, 2011. You may transfer your registration to another person if you notify the Registration Office at: conference@dpmanagement.net.  In the event of severe weather conditions or travel advisories during the Conference that may prevent conference registrants from participating in the Conference, no pre-paid registration reimbursements shall be made to registrants, and registrations confirmed through purchase order shall be invoiced without exception.



HOTEL

HOTEL RESERVATIONS and INFORMATION
Please note: Hotels will not have your reservation information until Jan. 27.  Last day to cancel your reservation without penalty is Jan. 26, 5:00pm EST. 

SPECIAL EVENT - Free and open to the public!
Saturday, Feb. 4th Hyatt Regency Hotel, Room Delaware
Session for Parents 2:00 - 3:00 pm
African American Read-in 3:00 - 3:30pm


COLUMBUS, OHIO INFORMATION
Travel and Transportation
Things to do in Columbus

RESTAURANT LISTING (pdf)
EASTON SHOPPING TRIP - FREE shuttles -Monday, Feb. 6th



EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORS

Visit the Exhibit Hall to experience the latest publications and newest educational products available!
Exhibitor and Sponsor List (preliminary)
 

SCHEDULE AND CONFERENCE SESSIONS

Conference Master Schedule
Session List by Day/Time
Session Information
ADD or CHANGE SESSIONS Please note: You will need your emailed confirmation number or RRCNA membership number to access this link.

"In my 47 years of experience teaching, this conference is by far the very best conference I have had the privilege of attending. You offer so much each year.  I continue to learn so much and your speakers are so motivational." - Title I teacher    Read more testimonials


Who Should Attend
:

  • Reading Recovery professionals

  • K-6 classroom and ELL teachers

  • Title I teachers and coordinators

  • Reading specialists

  • Literacy coaches and coordinators

  • Curriculum and language arts specialists

  • Special education professionals

  • Interventionists

  • School librarians

  • University faculty

  • School administrators, principals, superintendents,
    and psychologists

  • Literacy Teams

 

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Reading Recovery Featured Speakers: Ann Ballantyne, Sue Duncan, Lea McGee

Classroom Literacy Featured Speakers: Patricia Edwards, Peter Johnston, Tony Stead


PRECONFERENCE INSTITUTES

Four Preconference Institutes are offered on Saturday, February 4.  These workshops are designed to improve, enhance and extend the quality of your teaching.  Please select one of the following when registering:
1) Strong Skills that Block Learning (for Reading Recovery trained professionals)
2) Supporting K-4 Readers Who Struggle
3) Language, Literacy and Learning: a Basis for Achievement, Acceleration, and Success for ELL
4) Going Deeper in the Coaching Conversation

 

Conference Location:
Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43215

Registration fees can be mailed to:

RRCNA - National Conference
500 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., Ste 250

Worthington, OH 43085

tax i.d. 31-1429018

 

Questions? Contact the Conference Office
P: 614-310-7340
E: conferenceinfo@readingrecovery.org

 

 

 

 

2013 National Conference

Call for Session Proposals

Click above to submit a session proposal for the 2013 Conference. Deadline is May 20, 2012.