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Please email Alissa Tucker at atucker@galesburg205.org to register for an event.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Educational Essentials Conference

October 15, 2011, Horrabin Hall 1, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Co-Sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi
 and the Western Illinois Reading Council

Audience:  teachers, pre-service teachers, administrators and other area education professionals
Overview of Events   (3 ½ CPDU’s offered)
            8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.                Registration and Continental Breakfast
            8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.                Keynote Address: “Future Trends/Best Practices in Education from a                                                                                     Dean’s Perspective”Dr. Saddler, Dean, COEHS, WIU.
            9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.                “Integrating Technology into the Classroom”Lee Ann Hinton (3rdgrade                                                                             teacher, King Elementary School, Galesburg, CUSD #205)
            9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.               “Integrating Social Studies Instruction into Your Literacy Curriculum” –                                                                                 Dr. Gregg Jorgensen, (Curriculum & Instruction Dept. WIU.)
10:00 a.m. –10:15 a.m.                      Refreshment Break
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.            “Melissa Forney’s Writing Techniques for Teachers and Students” __ Jennifer Young (NBCT, Reading Specialist, Reading Recovery/Title      I Literacy, King Elementary School, Galesburg, CUSD #205) &             Anita Lovell (Reading Specialist, Reading Recovery/Title I Literacy,   Gale Elementary School, Galesburg, CUSD #205)
10:45 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.              “Face Book Safety” -- Ledith Whitehall (Instructional Technologist, WIU)
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.            “Free Online Internet Resources for Teachers” -- Ledith Whitehall             (Instructional Technologist, WIU)
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon            “Fashion Show – Do’s and Don’ts  for Professional Dress and Teaching Attire” Current Students, WIU
12:00 p.m. -12:15 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 10th, 2011. Make checks payable to Kappa Delta Pi.  If you have questions, contact Dr. Pamela Godt (309) 298-1782 or PT-Godt@wiu.edu.  or  Anita Lovell   alovell@galesburg205.org
Name: ________________________________________    School_____________________________________________
I am currently a    ___Teacher    ___ Pre-service Teacher     ___Administrator    ___College/University Professor  __Other
Phone: ______________________________________________  E-mail Address: ______________________________
Membership(s):  _____ Yes, I am a member of KDP Alpha Epsilon, #29;                  ________ Yes, I am a member of WIRC                                                                                                    Note:  If you join WIRC, you will receive a free, bright red “READ” t-shirt.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

2011-2012 WIRC Events... Now offering CPDU's

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Waiting for Superman- Movie/pizza/discussion
Horriban Hall 1, WIU-Macomb, IL  5:30-8:00 pm  Donation at door. 2 CPDU's

Saturday, October 15th, 2011
KDP/WIRC Carousal of Learning
Horrabin Hall, WIU-Macomb, IL  9:00am-noon $15.00 teachers  Up to 3 CPDU's

Monday, November 14th, 2011
Foldables to motivate reading and writing with Ronda Brown from Milikin University
Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, IL  6:00-7:00pm  $2.00 IRC members  $5.00 non-members  1 CPDU

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
Dr. Pamela Godt presents the latest in children's literature
Copperfields Bookstore, Macomb, IL  6:00-7:00 pm.  $2.00 IRC member  $5.00 non-member 1 CPDU

Saturday, May 5th, 2012
Young Authors Celebration
Listen to local K-5th grade authors present their stories.  No admission costs. No CPDU's

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Young Author's Celebration

Click here to read more about the Young Author's Celebration being held at WIU on May 7th!

Book Talks Featuring Current Children's Literature

Come learn about some current children's book, from poetry to graphic novels, and how you can use them in your classrooms!

Presented by Dr. Pamela Godt from WIU


Cost $2.00 for members and students

$5.00 for non-members


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Free for new members who join, plus get a free READ t-shirt for joining!

First 25 people will get a free Scholastic book!

Snacks! Door Prizes!!
New Copperfield's Bookstore Date: 4/13/11 120 North Side Square Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Macomb, IL RSVP: Jennifer Young- jthiyoung@gmail.com

Monday, March 14, 2011

Using Trait Writing

Follow this link to the King Elementary School WIRC quick link page. This will help explain the writing traits.http://kingelementary.schools.officelive.com/teacherresources.aspx