This workshop will facilitate teachers' application of the concepts presented in Debbie Diller's practical resource, Spaces & Places. PreK-5th grade teachers will discover how to better manage a variety of classroom spaces to support student learning and independence. They will learn how to create well-organized areas for whole group and small group reading instruction, literacy work stations, teacher desks, and storage areas. Please join us as we explore best practice in action through snapshots of real classrooms, anchor charts, literate environments... halls and walls that teach. Participants will learn the answers to the tough questions educators ask, such as:

R      What do I really need in my room and what's the best way to set it up?

R      How does my physical classroom impact student learning?

R      How can I make the most of the space I have?

R      What are some “must haves” for kicking off the new year – must have book list with titles to help build our learning communities?

$125 registration fee includes a copy of Debbie Diller’s “Spaces and Places”

Certificates of Attendance will be issued to all attendees confirming participation in 6 hours of professional development applicable, with your District’s approval, towards NYSED mandated 175 hours.

REGISTRATION must be done through
MY LEARNING PLAN: http://webreg.esboces.org , search term: ‘Literacy’

Note: Registrations and/or cancellations are due by FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011. Districts (or individuals) will be billed unless cancellation is received by this date. Late registrations will be accepted on a space-available basis.