Conference at a Glance

Thursday, October 11, 2007
University Center, Northern Michigan University
Registration Packets 4:00-6:00 Great Lakes Rooms

Marquette Alger Reading Council Fall Dinner
Great Lakes Rooms 6:00 - 7:30
Meet Authors and Illustrators
Social Hour 5:00 - 6:00
Marc Brown - Sara Holbrook - Lester Laminack
Martin Brennan - Wendy Anderson Halperin - Jane Kurtz - John Mooy - Lisa Wheeler
Ragene Henry - Jan Sabin - Jackie Winkowski
Book Sales and Authors' Autographing
Keynote Speaker: Marc Brown at 7:30
My Adventures with Arthur
Marc will talk about his work, where his ideas came from, where his character originated, and why he took Arthur to TV.
He will also talk about the state of literacy in the United States and his literacy efforts with Laura and Barbara Bush.

Friday, October 12, 2007
John X. Jamrich, Northern Michigan University
Registration Packets   7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Hallway by JXJ 101

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION Includes a Continental Breakfast!
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. JXJ 101

Opening Keynote
Lester Laminack
The State of Literacy: Is There Any Common Sense?
8:00 - 8:50a.m. John X. Jamrich 101
Exhibits
9:00 - 4:00
Peter White Lounge, University Center
Author Luncheon
11:30 - 12:30
Great Lakes Rooms, University Center
Must be preregistered to attend.
Authors' Autographing - Door Prize Drawings - Petite Desserts    
12:45 - 1:45 Exhibit Area - University Center Atrium

FRIDAY BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Sessions will be held in the
John X. Jamrich Building, Northern Michigan University
**Indicates Session will be Repeated

9:00   10:15   11:30   12:45   2:00   3:15

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Featured Speakers

JXJ 105
Being Outspoken!**
Sara Holbrook, Author/Poet
I, M, H
JXJ 209
Strong Readers/Strong Writers: Making Deep Connections
Jane Kurtz, Author
All
JXJ 102
The Fun Continues: A Question & Answer Session with Marc Brown
Marc Brown, Author
All

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Breakout Sessions

JXJ 201
We All Went Owling with Jane Yolen: A School-wide Author Study
Marsha Page, Marquette Area Public Schools
P, I
JXJ 207
Spiritual Dimensions of Teaching
Dr. Rodney H. Clarken, Northern Michigan University
All
JXJ 211
Literacy: The Fabric of Learning
Maggie Scheffer, Terri O'Donnell, Lauren Erickson & Sue LaFountain, Stambaugh Elementary
P, S, I
JXJ 213
Reading First and How It Can Work For You**
Sue Mielcarek, Debbbie Fudala, Nancy Kositzky, Judy Sundquist, Nah Tah Wahsh PSA, Hannahville
P, S, T
JXJ 221
Diversity Trends in Children's Literature
Sue Szczepanski & Dr. Sandra Imdieke, Northern Michigan University
All
JXJ 225
Family Fun Health Nights and other Alternative Activities to Watching TV**
Karen Wolf, Title I Teacher, Rapid River Schools
All
JXJ 227
Pre-Writing: More than a Sunburst, More than an Umbrella, More than Who, What, Where, When and Why
Jeff Beal, Language Arts Consultant, St. Clair County RESA
All
JXJ 229
The Mental Breakdown: Destructing Brain Research for Use in the Classroom
Rehema Clarken, MTU; Kate Aho, Lynne Johnson & Matt Maki, NMU
All
JXJ 231
Handwriting Without Tears**
Mary Beth Coyne, Occupational Therapist, MARESA
P
JXJ 239
Using Reading, Writing, and Stories to Teach Nutrition in Science**
Ellie O'Donnell & Elaine Couseneau, Escanaba Area Schools; Kristine Paulsen, DSISD
All

10:15 - 11:15 a.m. - Featured Speakers

JXJ 239
The Power of Story in the Classroom
John Mooy, Author
All
JXJ 235
Alien Autopsy: Dissecting Picture Books for the Reluctant Reader
Lisa Wheeler, Author
P, I
JXJ 219
Bringing Characters to Life**
Martin Brennan, Author
P, I

10:15 - 11:15 a.m. - Breakout Sessions

JXJ 201
Looking at Student Work: Collaborative Assessment Conference
Jan Sabin, Kathryn Russell & Marsha Page, Marquette Area Public Schools
P, I
JXJ 207
A Jump-Start for Struggling Readers**
Andrea Colwell, MEd, MA, CCC-SLP, Manistique
I, M, H
JXJ 209
Implementing "Take the Challenge" & S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum - Early Elementary**
Adelle Aaberg & Char DeGrave, Teacher Consultants, Delta Schoolcraft ISD
P, I
JXJ 211
The Best of 2006: Notable Children's and Young Adult Literature
Dr. Sandra Imdieke, Northern Michigan University
All
JXJ 213
Moving the Discussion Further From Home**
Joe Lubig, Northern Michigan University
All
JXJ 221
Mentor Texts for Grade-Level Genre Studies: New Bookmarks From MRA!**
Cynthia Clingman, Literacy Consultant, Ottowa Area ISD
All
JXJ 225
A Change in Literacy Instruction: Inquiry-Based Literature Circles
Michelle Buggia & Shelly DuCharme, Swan Valley Schools, Saginaw
P, I, M
JXJ 227
There's Always Room for Econ! Integrating Econ into Literacy Education**
Chris Gaddy, NMU Center for Economic Education
All
JXJ 229
Teaching the Traits
Ann Schumer, Principal, Sacred Heart Schools, L'Anse
P, I, T
JXJ 231
Kindergarten Tutoring Program**
Connie Sather & Julie Anderson, Gwinn Area Schools
P, I


Author Luncheon
Enjoy lunch while listening to guest authors and receive one of their books!
(Books available in the Charcoal Room before lunch.)

Great Lakes Rooms - University Center
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Must be pre-registered to attend.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.   Breakout Sessions

JXJ 201
Teaching Social Studies Standards in Every Reading Lesson**
Iris Katers, Marquette Area Public Schools
I, M, H, T
JXJ 207
A Jump-Start for Struggling Readers**
Andrea Colwell, MEd, MA, CCC-SLP, Manistique
All
JXJ 213
Moving the Discussion Further From Home**
Joe Lubig, Northern Michigan University;
All
JXJ 225
Family Fun Health Nights and other Alternative Activities to Watching TV**
Karen Wolf, Title I Teacher, Rapid River Schools
All
JXJ 227
There's Always Room for Econ! Integrating Econ into Literacy Education**
Chris Gaddy, NMU Center for Economic Education
All
JXJ 229
The Mental Breakdown: Destructing Brain Research for Use in the Classroom**
Rehema Clarken, MTU; Kate Aho, Lynne Johnson & Matt Maki, NMU
All
JXJ 231
Handwriting Without Tears**
Mary Beth Coyne, Occupational Therapist, MARESA
P
JXJ 235
Implementing "Take the Challenge" & S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum - Upper Elementary**
Melissa Hanson, Soo Hill Elementary School, Escanaba
I
JXJ 239
Using Reading, Writing, and Stories to Teach Nutrition in Science**
Ellie O'Donnell & Elaine Couseneau, Escanaba Area Schools; Kristine Paulsen, DSISD
All


Author Autographing    Petite Desserts    Door Prize Drawings
Exhibit Area - University Center Atrium
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.


12:45 - 1:45 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

JXJ 201
Pet Partners: Reading Therapy Dogs
Patty Cornish, Peter White Library; Ed and Penny Anderson, Therapy Dog Owners
All
JXJ 206
Audio Casting - Tools and Tips
Fran Darling & Steve Sarasin, Marquette Area Public Schools
I, M, H
JXJ 209
Implementing "Take the Challenge" & S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum - Early Elementary**
Adelle Aaberg & Char DeGrave, Teacher Consultants, Delta Schoolcraft ISD
P, I
JXJ 221
Mentor Texts for Grade-Level Genre Studies: New Bookmarks from MRA! **
Cynthia Clingman, Literacy Consultant, Ottowa Area ISD
P, I, M
JXJ 225
Putting the Traits into Action: Connecting the Traits with Classroom Ready Lessons
Shelly DuCharme & Michelle Buggia, Swan Valley Schools, Saginaw, MI
P, I
JXJ 231
Kindergarten Tutoring Program**
Connie Sather & Julie Anderson, Gwinn Area Schools
P, I
JXJ 235
Great Lakes, Great Books
Lynette Suckow, Peter White Public Library
All
JXJ 239
Putting the pieces Together: Science, History and Literature
Paula Spencer & Cathy Zajkowski, Educational Consultants, EDCO Publishing
All

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Workshop Format

JXJ 101
Learning Under the Influence of Language and Literature
Lester Laminack, Featured Author
ALL

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Featured Speakers

JXJ 219
Bring Characters to Life**
Martin Brennan, Author
P, I
JXJ 238
The Power of Art in the Learning Process
Wendy Halperin, Illustrator
All
JXJ 239
Sharing the Magic of Dog Sledding
Jackie Winkowski, Author
All
JXJ 209
Soaring Past the Language Arts/Writing "GLICKIES"
Ragene Henry, Author
All

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

JXJ 201
Teaching Social Studies Standards in Every Reading Lesson**
Iris Katers, Marquette Area Public Schools
I, M, H, T
JXJ 207
The Michigan Experience: Connecting Students With Literature
Cathy Zajkowski & Paula Spencer, Educational Consultants, EDCO Publishing
I, M, S, T
JXJ 213
Reading First and How It Can Work For You**
Sue Mielcarek, Debbie Fudala, Nancy Kositzky, & Judy Sundquist, Nah Tah Wahsh PSA, Hannahville
P, S, T
JXJ 221
Good Beginnings, Good Writing
Suzanne Standerford, Northern Michigan University
All
JXJ 227
How to Kill Two MEAP Writing Responses with One Strategy
Jeff Beal, Language Arts Consultant, St. Clair County RESA
All
JXJ 229
Book Connections: Picture Books for Adolescent Readers - Making Connections Across the Content Areas
Marilee Green, Consultant, Perma-Bound Books
I, M
JXJ 231
Pathways to Vocabulary Development
Laurene Ziegler, Finlandia University
P, I
JXJ 235
Implementing "Take the Challenge" & S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum - Upper Elementary**
Melissa Hanson, Soo Hill Elementary School, Escanaba
I
JXJ 243
Reading Education and Northern Michigan University
Dr. Rodney H. Clarken, Northern Michigan University
All

3:15 - 4:00 p.m. - Featured Speakers

JXJ 103
Practical Poetry, Writing Across the Curriculum
Sara Holbrook, Author/Poet
I, M, H
JXJ 102
My Life in School Visit Years
Lisa Wheeler, Author
P, I
JXJ 105
Strong Readers/ Strong Writers: Making Deep Connections
Jane Kurtz, Author
All
JXJ 104
The Life and Times of Jimmy Shannon
John Mooy, Author & Wendy Anderson Halperin, Illustrator
All

REMINDER: Name Tags must be scanned at one of the four exits from JXJ before 4:30!

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