Literacy Update March 2016
From the Portland Reading Council
Funding Closed For Teachers as Readers Book Groups
We have funded our allotted 26 book groups this year at $100 each! Teachers across the Council are reading the following titles:
• Teaching Reading in Small Groups
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Teaching and Learning
• Seven Strategies of Assessment for Learning
• Reciprocal Teaching
• A Mindset for Learning
• Reading Nonfiction: Notice and Note
• Kid Writing: A Systematic Approach to Phonics, Journals and Writing Workshop
• Teaching Reading in Small Groups
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Teaching and Learning
• Seven Strategies of Assessment for Learning
• Reciprocal Teaching
• A Mindset for Learning
• Reading Nonfiction: Notice and Note
• Kid Writing: A Systematic Approach to Phonics, Journals and Writing Workshop
St. Anthony School Book Group
Durham Elementary Book Group
Madison HS Book Group
Informative Newsletter Now Available from the Oregon Reading Association
The spring issue of the ORAcle newsletter is now available: Newsletter
Article topics include:
- Blended learning: integrating technology into instruction
- Using Chromebooks and iPads in the primary classroom
- Academic language
- A glimpse at current reading research
- Nature deficit disorder: kids spending less time outdoors
- Beyond the read-aloud
- and more!
Article topics include:
- Blended learning: integrating technology into instruction
- Using Chromebooks and iPads in the primary classroom
- Academic language
- A glimpse at current reading research
- Nature deficit disorder: kids spending less time outdoors
- Beyond the read-aloud
- and more!
Nominate a Superstar for the Celebrate Literacy Award
Do you know an outstanding literacy educator who deserves to be celebrated for their work?
Please nominate a teacher, administrator, librarian, or community member for the 2016 Celebrate Literacy Award. Deadline: March 30
We will honor individuals who demonstrate the following qualities:
• dedication to promoting literacy
• lifelong love of reading which is instilled in others
• significant contribution to literacy at the local level
Find all the details and nomination form: Celebrate Literacy Award
Please nominate a teacher, administrator, librarian, or community member for the 2016 Celebrate Literacy Award. Deadline: March 30
We will honor individuals who demonstrate the following qualities:
• dedication to promoting literacy
• lifelong love of reading which is instilled in others
• significant contribution to literacy at the local level
Find all the details and nomination form: Celebrate Literacy Award
Successful Dyslexia 101 Event in Tigard
Barbara Steinberg from PDX Reading Specialist gave an engaging presentation on Feb. 25.
Successful Dyslexia 101 Event in Portland
Teachers discovered how to support students with dyslexia during this informative presentation on March 8.
African American Read-in Rocks!
Families attended this community event to hear great works from great authors read by local celebrities, students and our Co-President Nicole Smith.
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