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You are Invited . . .

October 16, 2010, Horrabin Hall 1, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Co-Sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi and the Western Illinois Reading Council
Please join teachers, pre-service teachers, administrators and other area education professionals
for a day outside of the classroom, networking, and fun!
Overview of Events
8:00a.m. – 8:30a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Keynote Address: Future Trends/Best Practices in Education (including RtI) from a Dean’s Perspective—Dr. Rori Carson, Asst. Dean, COEHS, WIU.
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Differentiation to Meet the Needs of ELL students – Dr. Abha Singh, C&I Dept , WIU
10:00a.m. –10:15 a.m. Break

10:15a.m. –11:00 a.m. Stress Relief for teachers: How to cope with high stress levels at the start of the school year
for both teachers and pupils. Dr. Pamela Godt, and Dr. Melissa Stinnett, Curriculum and
Instruction, WIU
11:00a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Novels of interest for all ages that increase awareness of individuals with disabilities and their families-- Dr. Christine Anderson, Sp Ed Dept., WIU
11:45 a.m.-12:00 noon Break
12:00. – 12:30 p.m What are essential components to include in an Education Resume? - Ms. Diana Goff, Curriculum and Instruction, WIU
12:30p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Luncheon
1:00p.m. – 1:30p.m. Luncheon Speakers - Teaching's Missing Manual: What College Text Books Won't Prepare You For! -Ms. Corindy Wolf and Ms. Abby Ruebush, Macomb CUSD #185
1: 30 p.m. - 2:00p.m. Fashion Show - Professional Dress and Teaching Attire
Visual and Apparel Merchandising Organization (VAMO), WIU
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Door Prize Drawings
Registration: Return this portion of the registration and $12.00 (Professionals and Teachers) or
$10.00 (Students) to Dr. Pamela Godt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 50 Horrabin Hall,
1 University Drive, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 61455 by October 8th, 2010. Make checks payable to Kappa Delta Pi. Please respond promptly! If you have questions contact Dr. Pamela Godt (309) 298-1782 or PT-Godt@wiu.edu. Name: ________________________________________Affiliation: _____________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________ E-mail Address: ______________________________
Membership(s): _____ Yes, I am a member of KDP Alpha Epsilon, #29; ________ Yes, I am a member of WIRC
Note: We will have Kappa Delta Pi T-Shirts available for purchase at the event. They are $10.00 each.