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Professional Development > Conferences and Workshops
Conferences and Workshops
Independent Writers in the Primary Classroom
Friday, March 5, 2010 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The Gage Restaurant 24 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL No doubt the teaching of writing can be challenging at any grade, but particularly in the primary years when both skills and attention spans seem to be in short supply. Nevertheless, we teachers -- with the very best of intentions -- often train our students to be dependent rather than independent writers. In this workshop, we'll examine practice and identify classroom designs, routines, and lessons that help young writers grow into motivated, thoughtful, self-sufficient writers. Presenter Jennifer Richard Jacobson received her master’s in education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She taught preschool through sixth grade and served as curriculum coordinator, head of studies or language arts specialist in several New England schools. As a continuing author-in-residence and educational consultant, Ms. Richard Jacobson has worked with thousands of teachers and administrators to help students reach their highest potential. Her own development as a writer of children’s fiction and nonfiction, and her expertise in the area of children’s literature, provide her with an intimate understanding of the complex processes of learning to read and write. Location This workshop will take place at The Gage Restaurant, 24 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Click here for directions and parking information for The Gage. Hotel Reservations ISACS recommends the following two hotels and has secured special rates based on availablity. Attendees must make their own hotel reservations; please contact the hotels directly to make your reservations. The Seneca Hotel 200 East Chestnut Chicago, IL 60614 Call 1-800-800-6261 and use the group code "ISACSIND" when making reservations for the $99/night plus tax rate for a deluxe room (single/double occupancy). This rate is based on availability. Click here for directions and parking information for The Seneca Hotel. The Seneca is approximately one mile from The Gate and one block from Michigan Avenue. The Hotel Indigo 1244 N. Dearborn Parkway Chicago, IL 60610 For reservations, please call the Hotel Indigo directly at 312-787-4980, ask for reservations and request the "Independent Schools Association" rate to receive discounted rooms. Rates vary depending on date of stay; space and availability are limited. To book your room online (and receive the ISACS discounted rate), click here. The Hotel Indigo is approximately two miles from The Gage. Click here for directions and parking information for The Hotel Indigo. Registration Fee
Cancellations must be received in writing to ISACS by emailing programinfo@isacs.org 10 business days prior to the event to receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received within 10 days of the event will not receive a refund. Registration may be transferred to another member from the same school. ISACS reserves the right to cancel the workshop for insufficient enrollment. In this case, participants will be notified and given a full refund. Questions? Please call 312-255-1244.
Member Cost: $175 Non-member Cost: $225
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