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Enjoy two days of learning and sharing with teachers from across the state.

Information on registration and lodging is available at

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Featured Presenters

2005 State Conference

April 22 -23, 2005

Braden River High School

Bradenton, FL

J. David Cooper "Helping Struggling Readers Catch Up" Learn about a research-based intervention program that is used in 50 states, Canada, and Europe to help older struggling readers make more than adequate yearly progress. Mr. Cooper is currently an Adjunct Professor of Education at Ball State University. He is the author of Literacy: Helping Children Construct Meaning, second addition; Improving Reading Comprehension; and co-author of several other books.

 

"Quality Reading: Teaching in a Culture of Coaching"
Steve Barkley is an internationally recognized teacher-educator with expertise in designing training programs for state departments of education and school district. His presentation is based on his new book, Quality Teaching in a Culture of Coaching.