CAFE: Charlotte, NC - Engaging All Students in Literacy Assessment and Instruction

Joan and Gail share their practical approach for analyzing student data, organizing results and managing instructional plans. The approach allows for focused instruction based on each student's greatest areas of need through their CAFE Menu, making optimal growth and high academic achievement possible for all. The Sisters will share their system, lessons and much more! The day will includeIPresentation of the CAFE Menu as a visual aid to support student learning Acquainting participants with the… Show more background and research of the CAFE goals and strategiesDemonstrating how to assess a student while utilizing the CAFE Menu to determine next instructional steps Revealing the alignment of CAFE to the Common CoreDiscussion of how to develop strategy groups and determine their focusRevealing the structure for teaching students in small groups and one-on-oneSuggestions for recording progress in small groups and one-on-one conferencesArticulating when, why and how we monitor student progress and teachingDiscussing whole school applications for using The CAFE SystemVideo demonstrations depicting one-on-one and small group CAFE principlesExplanation of how CAFE fits with Daily 5 Participants will gain knowledge about the CAFE system, as well as practical tools that can be immediately implemented in classrooms, schools and districts Who Might BenefitClassroom TeachersSpecial Education TeachersEnglish Language Learners TeachersLiteracy CoachesReading SpecialistsPrincipalsDistrict LeadersSchool Superintendents Schedule8:00-8:30 a.m. Registration - Continental Breakfast provided8:30-11:30 a.m. Workshop11:30-12:45 p.m. Lunch break on your own -- pack a lunch, or enjoy one of the hotel's restaurants or one of the dozens of cafes, delis, and restaurants nearby.12:45-3:30 p.m. Workshop Registration Information Fee: $295.00 per personA discounted rate of $255.00 per person is available if paid by credit card. The fee includes the followingFull day of research based content presented by Joan and Gail Certificate of attendanceAn exclusive, full color, CAFE Resource/Handout Book A three-month subscription to www.thedailycafe.com or www.ccpensieve.com for nonmembers (members receive an extension on their current term) Gifts and tools to support CAFE Continental breakfast Laughter and funny stories (Oh, these are free) Housing Housing is the responsibility of the participants. The hotel is offering a discounted rate for a limited time. You must mention "The Sisters" when booking your reservation to receive the special rate. These rooms book quickly and fill without prior notice. Contact the hotel today. The Westin Charlotte, Phone: 704.375.2600, Website: http://www.westincharlottehotel.com Cancellation and Substitution Policy We understand that unexpected situations sometimes occur, so substitutions are always welcome. Please send the substitute to the conference with the original ticket. Refunds are not issued within 30 days of the event, but if cancellation occurs prior to that, a full refund will be issued less a $25.00 processing fee per ticket. Registrants who do not cancel prior to the cut off and are unable to provide a substitution may request to have the workshop materials mailed to them. CAFE Admission - $255.00

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