Meet the Rigorous Reading Comprehension Common Core State Standards Practical Instructional Strategies that Work! (Grades K-5)

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1 National Train the Trainer Institute Meet the Rigorous Reading Comprehension Common Core State Standards Practical Instructional Strategies that Work! (Grades K-5) Train your staff members to become skilled trainers who can guide other teachers to more successful Reading Instructional Practices to meet the Common Core State Standards The most effective Reading Comprehension Common Core State Standards Train-the-Trainer program available Featuring two of the nation s top Reading Experts, Mary Beth Allen and Denise Gudwin Downtown Chicago April 28 May 1, 2014 Hotel Sax Chicago Bureau of Education & Research

2 Meet the Rigorous Reading Comprehension Common Core State Standards Practical Instructional Strategies that Work! (Grades K-5) Innovative, Video Based, Hands On, Train the Trainer Opportunity Turn your staff members into skilled, knowledgeable trainers who can guide other teachers in the implementation of practical and effective reading comprehension practices to meet the Common Core State Standards Learn how to use outstanding video training clips to demonstrate specific and highly effective reading strategies in action Receive a complete K-2 or 3-5 video DVD training package with ALL the video clips for use during your own school or district trainings Build reading comprehension instruction expertise among your staff to meet and exceed the Common Core State Standards Receive critical information on how to deliver high-quality, engaging and effective Common Core State Standards reading instruction training sessions Ideal for schools and districts looking to create a core team of trainers to provide training to build and sustain a model, state-of-the-art reading program that incorporates the Common Core State Standards (each potential trainer should have experience teaching reading) Receive Comprehensive Training Resources (Valued at Over $550!) All participants will receive a valuable package of resources including: Best-Selling, Professional BER Reading Instruction Videos used throughout the training (choose either Grades K-2 DVDs or Grades 3-6 DVDs); DVDs contain all the video footage needed for a complete reading comprehension training for your school or district Comprehensive Resource Handbook filled with material to reinforce and extend learning to meet the Common Core State Standards for reading Detailed Trainer s Guide that walks participants through the delivery of the program including a PowerPoint presentation adaptable for immediate use

3 What s unique about this National Train the Trainer Institute Four days of intensive training combining classroom-proven strategies and video clips of the reading strategies in action show rather than tell your teachers what successful reading comprehension instruction to meet the Common Core State Standards looks like in real classrooms National Reading Experts Mary Beth Allen and Denise Gudwin will provide a comprehensive, interactive and research-based training to prepare participants to guide other teachers in the implementation of a successful reading instructional program that meets the Common Core State Standards for reading comprehension in grades K-5 Work and collaborate in small groups with BER instructors to expand and enhance your understanding of the reading Common Core State Standards specific to grades K-2 or 3-5 Gain numerous tips and ideas to prepare and deliver high-quality staff training to begin, build on, or sustain an effective and successful Common Core State Standards reading program in your school or district. You ll leave with copies of all the resources including all video clips needed for training educators at their specific grade level Unique and ideal opportunity for schools and districts to turn staff members into skilled, knowledgeable reading instructional trainers who can train and support other teachers in the effective implementation of the reading comprehension Common Core State Standards Enjoy all that downtown Chicago has to offer The meeting site is within walking distance to some of the best restaurants, shopping, sightseeing, museums, and nightlife in downtown Chicago. Our hotel is steps away from Navy Pier, The Magnificent Mile and much more! There s no need to rent a car with so many attractions within walking distance. Shuttles are available from Chicago s airports to the hotel site Reg online: FAX:

4 Common Core State Standards Reading Comprehension Instruction that Works! Grades K-5 Monday and Tuesday (8:30 A.M. 3:30 P.M.) Morning general session followed by separate breakout groups for grades K-2 and 3-5 to learn practical strategies for meeting the rigorous reading comprehension Common Core State Standards. These sessions are led by national trainers and reading experts, Denise Gudwin and Mary Beth Allen. Mary Beth is the featured trainer in the videos. Learn the key components necessary for developing and advancing a successful instructional program that meets the rigorous reading comprehension Common Core State Standards Discover best practices for using outstanding video clips to train others in specific strategies to help students meet the reading comprehension Common Core State Standards Gain mastery of the range of reading comprehension skills and applications outlined in the Common Core State Standards and how you can train your staff to successfully implement them Incorporate specific strategies to address the Common Core State Standards including reading closely and analytically to determine key ideas and details in both literature and informational text with appropriate text selection for each Learn highly effective protocols to teach grade level reading skills, accelerate reading skills for struggling students and extension strategies for students who are beyond their grade level Observe demonstrations of model lessons to help students develop the necessary skills to become competent, fluent readers Align your current literacy program to fit the Common Core State Standards by fine tuning the successful practices you currently have in place Learn how to teach comprehension to increase questioning skills, determine author s purpose, compare and contrast points of view, make inferences, and draw conclusions Wednesday (8:30 A.M. 3:30 P.M.) Break out into smaller groups to learn specific training techniques designed for teaching others best practices to achieve the reading comprehension Common Core State Standards Focus on reading instruction video footage ideal for training educators serving grades K-2 or 3-5 Discover tips unique for training teachers to enhance their reading instructional practices to meet the Common Core State Standards in grades K-2 or 3-5 Thursday (8:30 A.M. 3:30 P.M.) Participants will deliver brief presentations on reading instructional practices using video clips and will receive feedback from small group facilitators Practice presentations will provide the perfect opportunity to listen and interact to deepen understanding, familiarity and confidence with the material Debriefing of presentations and feedback from the lead instructors will strengthen participants training skills Participants will leave with a training plan, model video clips for grades K-2 or 3-5 and confidence to implement a state-of-the-art reading training program that addresses the reading comprehension Common Core State Standards

5 Innovative, Video Based, Hands On, Train the Trainer Opportunity Participants attending will learn the key components for a successful reading comprehension program that meets the Common Core State Standards which can then be delivered as a staff development framework that fits the schedule according to each school or district s unique training needs. The following components are included in this four-day train-the-trainer institute. Increase the Reading Achievement of All Your Students through Powerful Strategies that Align with the Common Core State Standards Techniques to scaffold your students for close reading of literature and informational text to greatly increase their comprehension skills as they move to more complex text Demonstration of the Gradual Release of Responsibility to teach students how to use comprehension strategies independently to grow as readers Easy to integrate strategies for teaching informational texts including how to ask and answer questions, identify main ideas and details, determine author s purpose, compare and contrast points of view, make inferences, and draw conclusions Classroom-proven ways to teach students to summarize, compare and contrast stories and characters, identify point of view, and determine themes in literature Manage and Organize Your Daily Reading Program to Support Attainment of the Common Core State Standards for Reading Comprehension Key components for an effective reading program that incorporates the Common Core State Standards Ways to work smarter, not harder to efficiently plan, organize and manage your reading program to make the best use of your reading time and increase students success on Common Core State Standards Assessment strategies that give you the feedback you need to make sound instructional decisions and meet students at their level of need, whether they are struggling readers or more advanced Ideas to help you scaffold your students by providing the appropriate level of challenge for your struggling students to the high achievers Video Clips of Reading Instruction in Action to Demonstrate Highly Effective Teaching Strategies Real Teachers in Real Classrooms! Best practices for using video training clips to train others Show, rather than tell, your teachers what good teaching looks like using video clips that focus on specific reading comprehension strategies Outstanding training tips and resource kit to train others (each participant will receive all video clips specific to their grade level to use in their training)

6 Featuring Two of the Nation s Top Reading Experts Mary Beth Allen is an outstanding presenter with many years of experience in reading and writing instruction in grades K-5. Mary Beth shares research-based strategies that intentionally align with the Common Core State Standards for reading, along with specific interventions for problematic areas students experience when learning to read and reading to learn. She is the author of several books including the co-author of Guided Comprehension and is featured in the video series that will be used in this fourday institute. Mary Beth is known for her lively, fast-paced presentations that are filled with countless ideas, practical strategies and activities you can use immediately in your classroom and with your staff. Denise Gudwin is an acclaimed teacher, author and outstanding nationally recognized presenter in the area of reading and the Common Core State Standards. Experienced as a classroom teacher, teacher trainer and as an administrator of professional development, Denise brings 34 years of experience working in literacy instruction for all students from the struggling to high achieving. Denise s presentations are highly practical and filled with creative, innovative reading instructional strategies and assessments that align with the Common Core State Standards and can be adapted to meet the needs of your students and teachers. Special Benefits of Attending State Specific Credit: You may be eligible for professional development credit through your state. For state specific information, please visit or call University Credit Option: Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of a follow-up practicum project. Details for direct enrollment with Brandman University, part of the Chapman University system, will be available at the institute. SAVE with Group Discounts The fee is $1395 per person. If groups of three or more register at the same time, the fee is $1295 per person. Lunch each day will be on your own, providing a great opportunity for networking

7 Chicago April 28 May Located in the heart of downtown Chicago! Hotel Sax Chicago 333 North Dearborn Street Chicago, IL Phone: (312) Stay within walking distance to some of the best restaurants, shopping, sightseeing, museums, and nightlife in downtown Chicago. Hotel Sax Chicago is steps away from Navy Pier, The Magnificent Mile and much more! Special Rates: $175(single/double) plus tax King Superior and Double Superior rooms Book your overnight accommodations by April 6, 2014 to receive these special rates, based on availability. To make reservations, please call and request the group rate for Bureau of Education & Research: Train the-trainer Institute. Program Schedule: 8:30 A.M. 3:30 P.M. Daily Meet the Rigorous Reading Comprehension Common Core State Standards Practical Instructional Strategies that Work! (Grades K-5) NATIONAL TRAIN THE TRAINER INSTITUTE PLEASE CHOOSE ONE GRADE LEVEL: K 2 OR 3 5 FIRST NAME: FIRST NAME: M.I. M.I. LAST NAME: LAST NAME: POSITION SUBJECT TAUGHT GRADE LEVEL POSITION SUBJECT TAUGHT GRADE LEVEL SCHOOL NAME: SCHOOL NAME: SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER WITH AREA CODE SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER WITH AREA CODE HOME PHONE NUMBER WITH AREA CODE HOME PHONE NUMBER WITH AREA CODE E MAIL ADDRESS E MAIL ADDRESS HOME MAILING ADDRESS HOME MAILING ADDRESS METHOD OF PAYMENT Payment is due prior to the program. No cash please. The registration fee is $1395 per person; for groups of 3 or more the fee is $1295 per person. A check (payable to Bureau of Education & Research) P.O. # (Please include priority ID code on the P.O.) MasterCard VISA Discover Account # Exp. Date: Please print name as it appears on card Confirmation # (If you are confirming a previous registration) PHONE toll free: (Weekdays 6 a.m. 5 p.m. Pacific Time) IMPORTANT: PRIORITY ID CODE IMPORTANT: PRIORITY ID CODE Fill in the six digit number on the mail label next to the word ID (even if the brochure wasn t addressed to you) Four Easy Ways to Contact us: FAX this form to: EVRA4S1 MAIL this form to: Bureau of Education & Research th Avenue SE PO Box Bellevue, WA MO/YR REGISTER ONLINE at: Cancellations/Substitutions 100% of your paid registration fee will be refunded if you can t attend and notify us at least 10 days before the institute. Late cancellations can exchange for a certificate to attend another program or will be refunded less a $35 service fee. Substitutions may be made anytime without charge. / Signature (required for credit card purchases) 2013 Bureau of Education & Research. All rights reserved. VRA4S1