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During the 2009-2010 school year, the Seneca Reading Council will present three informative and interesting programs.   This year's featured speakers will be Dr. Tim Rasinski (October 1, 2009),  Mrs. Sharon Geary (January 19, 2010), and Dr. Janice Almasi (March 30, 2010).

Dr. Tim Rasinski--October 1, 2009

"Constructivist Approaches to Phonics and Vocabulary Instruction:  Word Study that Works!"  

  Word decoding, vocabulary, and spelling are essential skills in learning to read.  In this session, Dr. Rasinski will share effective and engaging methods for helping students learn to learn and take delight in  words.

   Dr, Rasinski is a professor of literacy education at Kent State University. He has written over 150 articles and has authored, co-authored or edited over 15 books or curriculum programs on reading education. He is co-author of the award winning fluency program called Fluency First, published by the Wright Group.

  5:30 PM registration at Riverview Intermediate Unit, Clarion, PA

Act 48--1 hour

Mrs. Sharon Geary, Library Media Specialist--January 19, 2010

"Digital Storytelling with Hands-On Process Training"

 The session will be an instruction in the digital storytelling process and its versatility of literary response in the elementary and middle school grades. Attendees will have hands-on computer experience in the development of a personal product.

6:00 PM registration at Keystone High School, Knox, PA

One and a half hours Act 48

Dr. Janice Almasi--March 30, 2010

“How Do I Get My Students to Use Comprehension Strategies on their Own?”

Comprehension strategies instruction is visible in many classrooms; however, students often have difficulty using strategies independently and transferring strategy use to other contexts. This session will examine critical elements to include in the learning environment that foster independent strategy use. As well, techniques will be shared for designing lessons that gradually release responsibility for strategy use from teachers to students.

6:30 PM registration at Riverview Intermediate Unit 6, Clarion, PA

One hour Act 48

Our council supports a project that supports local women's shelters.  Donations of personal care items are appreciated.  A box for these items is provided at each meeting .

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