#triconference24: Full Schedule

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9:25am CDT

TheDictado: Dictation does it all!

Friday August 30, 2024 9:25am - 10:15am CDT

Learn how to use theDictado/dictation strategy to teach foundational skills such as spelling, grammar, punctuation and discourse in context! This strategy can be used in any classroom setting or language.

Speakers

Alise Gaughan

District 15 Multilingual Coach

D15 EL Coach

Jenni Atkinson

Instructional Coach, McHenry District 15

TheDictado TriConf 24 pdf

Friday August 30, 2024 9:25am - 10:15am CDT
316

Session I, K-5

10:25am CDT

The Fab Five Writing Essentials

Friday August 30, 2024 10:25am - 11:15am CDT

316

There are 5 core elements that make writing instruction successful for students: Choice, Voice, Mentors, Strategies, and Feedback. This session will focus on practical ways to incorporate these elements into your writing block.

Speakers

Jenni Atkinson

Instructional Coach, McHenry District 15

Therese Dalton

Reading Specialist, Hilltop Elementary

My name is Therese Dalton. I have been an educator for 17 years, working as a 1st grade teacher, literacy coach and reading specialist. I am passionate about teaching beginning readers and writers lifelong literacy skills. I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with... Read More →

2024 Tri Conference The Fab Five Writing Essentials K 2 pdf

Friday August 30, 2024 10:25am - 11:15am CDT
316

Session II, K-2

12:25pm CDT

Pre-K to 2nd Grade Think Tank

Friday August 30, 2024 12:25pm - 1:15pm CDT

316

Come together with your colleagues to share ideas, explore resources, and collaborate within and across grade levels.

Speakers

Megan Young

Instructional Coach, Edgebrook Elementary School

Megan has been teaching for over 20 years. She has taught fourth grade, been a Reading Specialist, LMC director and is currently an instructional coach. She enjoys collaborating with others and learning from them.

Jenni Atkinson

Instructional Coach, McHenry District 15

Friday August 30, 2024 12:25pm - 1:15pm CDT
316

Session III, PreK-2