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Summer Literacy Institute
The 7th Annual Summer Literacy Institute:
The Reading Writing Connection, Grades K-12
July 9-12, 2012 Parkway Central Middle School
Presenter: Katherine Bomer
A renowned keynote speaker and literacy consultant for over twenty years, Katherine Bomer travels nationally and internationally to work with school districts, literacy coaches, and individual schools on various reading and writing topics. Katherine has taught primary and intermediate grades in New York, Indiana, and most recently, Texas. She worked for five years at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project with Lucy Calkins, and she continues today her association with that community. She is a published poet and essayists, as well as a popular author of professional books on the teaching of writing. As a frequent speaker at conferences and institutes, Katherine combines a teacher's practical advice, a writer's love of language, and a powerful plea for social justice.
Books by Katherine Bomer:
- Hidden Gems: Naming and Teaching from the Brillance in Every Student's Writing (Heinemann)
- Writing a Life: Teaching Memoir toSharpen Insight, Shape Meaning, and Triumph Over Tests (Heinemann)
- For a Better World: Reading and Writing for Social Action w/ Randy Bomer (Heinemann)
Registration Fee: $350 per person Registration Deadline - June 22, 2012 Limited Seating
Download Registration Form: Summer Institute Registration (pdf, 563.52KB)
Group rates available
All registration forms must be sent in together, to qualify for group rate.
- 5-9 teachers per district - $330 per teacher
- 10-14 teachers per district - $310 per teacher
- 15 or more teachers per district - $290 per teacher
Graduate Credit Available: Last day to register for credit is June 1, 2012.
Course includes mandatory pre-institute session at Fontbonne. Choice of dates and times are listed below:
May 24, 4-6 PM; June 4, 4-6 PM; June 12, 6-8 PM; or June 27, 6-8 PM.
Additional cost for Graduate Credit: $300 for three credit hours
- $25 application fee (if first Fontbonne course)
For more information: contact Betty Geeser at egeeser@Fontbonne.edu or 314-889-4536.
FAQ info
Who Should Attend?
• Classroom Teachers, K-12
• Teacher Certification Candidates
• Reading Specialists
• Special Education Teachers
• Literacy Coaches
• Curriculum Coordinators
• Building and District Administrators
Popular Institute Structure
Based on participant feedback, our popular Institute Structure continues to offer:
- Nationally recognized keynote speaker
- Grade level and job-specific workshops led by area teacher leaders
- Small-group seminars with experienced facilitators for more interactive discussions
- Professional book sales
- Children’s and Young Adult book exhibits
What's in it for YOU?
What will you gain by attending?
- Practical, classroom strategies for using writing to support reading
- Proven classroom engagements for teaching reading comprehension strategies
- Support from national speakers, area teacher leaders, and colleagues
- Ideas to take back to your own classroom and your colleagues
What will you learn ?
- Setting up the reading/writing classroom
- Using reading to support writing; using writing to support reading
- Using mentor texts as models for writing
- Monitoring progress in reading comprehension
- Encouraging independent reading
- Increasing deeper comprehension
- Engaging reluctant and resistant readers and writers