Leaders in Reading Network (LiRN)

2016-2017

“Targeting Proficiency: Unpacking the Complexities of

21^st Century Literacies”

Dr. Jeff Zwiers

• Bring a guest to each session at NO additional charge
• Engage in professional discussions within job-alike cohorts
• Receive a free copy of Common Core Standards in Diverse Classrooms: Essential Practices for Developing Academic Language and Disciplinary Content  

Dates and Topics:

• Friday, October 14- Guiding Question: “What do we mean by proficiency?"Keynote Presenter: Cory Stai, MDE Reading Specialist
• February TBD- Guiding Question: “How do we identify proficient performance?”
• Thursday, April 20- Guiding Question: “How do we foster proficiency for each student?”Keynote Presenter: Dr. Jeff Zwiers

Membership Costs: $295. for all 3 sessions (includes a 1-year membership to Minnesota Reading Association)