UOG's 24th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference

PROMOTING AND SUSTAINING LITERACY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND THE CONTENT AREAS

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Sponsored by:

University of Guam

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

School of Education

International Reading Association, Guam Council

Guam Department of Education

Guam Marriott Resort and Spa

E-mail: uguam.languageartsconference@yahoo.com

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Welcome to the 24th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference (LAC) website! The LAC is an annual event in which Western Pacific educators are provided with opportunities for professional growth and enrichment in literacy.

Featured Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Margaruite Smith, McGraw Hill

Dr. Smith's speech will focus on content areas and the common core curriculum standards.

Featured Guest Speaker:

Troy McVey, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University of Guam

Download the registration form by clicking on the link above. If you are interested in presenting or attending, it is important that you return the forms with your check/payment immediately. We have a limit of 300 participants. Last year, many were turned away because we reached capacity before the registration deadline. Don't let this weekend go without signing up. We look forward to seeing you there!

You can also earn two (2) ED894 graduate credits/CEUs. You must register for the conference before you register for the graduate credits at the Professional International Programs, 2nd floor, MARC/Computer Center/PIP Building, Room #217. For more information, call 735-2601 or fax 734-1233. You can also e-mail the Instructor, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, at mnrivera1@yahoo.com or call 735-2440.

Contact LAC Committee Chairpersons:

Dr. Clarisa Quan: risaquan@yahoo.com

Dr. Catherine Stoicovy: stoicovy@guam.net

Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera: mnrivera1@yahoo.com

Dr. Sharleen Santos-Bamba: santosbamba@yahoo.com

Dr. Hyun Jong Hahm: hahm2909@gmail.com

Administrative Coordinator:

Debbie Respicio: drespicio@uguam.uog.edu

September 2011 Guam Council IRA Newsletter

Click here to view the September 2011 Guam Council IRA newsletter.

Jumpstart's Read for the Record

On October 6, 2011, more than 2 million people will read Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney, in an effort to call an end to America's early education achievement gap. On this day, you are encouraged to read and set a record in the process! Let's sit down to read and stand up for children everywhere!

Visit the following link to get more information regarding the Jumpstart's Read for the Record:

http://www.jstart.org/site/PageServer?pagename=readfortherecord_about

You can also read Llama Llama Red Pajama online this year at the following link: http://www.wegivebooks.org/books/llama-llama-red-pajama---r4tr-english

Enjoy!

Image source: We Give Books

Guam Council IRA 2011-2012 Meetings

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Top of the Mar, Nimitz Hill

September 10, 2011
Sharing the Power of Literacy
Location: Top of the Mar, Nimitz Hill

October 15, 2011
Intriguing Author - Marc Tyler Nobleman
Location: Top of the Mar, Nimitz Hill

November 5, 2011
Never too Late to Rejuvenate at UOG's Language Arts Conference
(Location: Guam Marriott Resort and Spa)

December 10, 2011
Communities Gather Together to Promote Reading
(Location: Agana Shopping Center)

Monthly Literacy Activity Calendars

Download RIF's monthly activity calendars, which provide engaging reading and writing activity suggestions to last a month!

Leading to Reading (ages birth - 5)

January English and Spanish	July English and Spanish
February English and Spanish	August English and Spanish
March English and Spanish	September English and Spanish
April English and Spanish	October English and Spanish
May English and Spanish	November English and Spanish
June English and Spanish	December English and Spanish

Reading Planet (ages 6 - 15)

January English and Spanish	July English and Spanish
February English and Spanish	August English and Spanish
March English and Spanish	September English and Spanish
April English and Spanish	October English and Spanish
May English and Spanish	November English and Spanish
June English and Spanish	December English and Spanish SOURCE: Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)

GPLS Wraps Up 2011 Summer Reading Program

The Guam Public Library System completed its 2011 Summer Reading Program on July 30, 2011. Its wrap-up party was held at the Nieves M. Flores Memorial Library in Hagåtña. Prizes were awarded to participants of different age groups, including those who read the most books and those with the most visits at the Dededo, Barrigada, and Hagåtña branches. A raffle was also held for those who attended the event.

Staff Development: ED641 UOG student volunteers Randall Borja, Robito Carpo, Shirleen Santiago and their children assisted at the celebration. They are pictured with Program Coordinator Frank Aflague (standing right center).

PBS Teacher Line Summer II Term

Want to get a head start on the school year with some classes of your own? PBS TeacherLine's Summer II term starts August 10!

We have a select collection of 10 online courses now open for enrollment! Check out these teacher favorites--all 6 weeks and all facilitated--starting 8/10/11.

Grades PreK-3
MATH250 Understanding Numbers and Operations: Addition and Subtraction, 30 HR

Grades K-12
INST320 Connecting Family, Community and Schools, 30 HR
INST325 Using Assessment and Evaluation, 30 HR
TECH300 The Computer for Personal Productivity, 30 HR
TECH330 Communicate and Collaborate Online, 30 HR
TECH335 Publishing on the Web, 30 HR
TECH345 Developing Understanding with Dynamic Media and Digital Storytelling, 30 HR

Grades 3-12
INST342 Teaching with Primary Sources from the Library of Congress, 45 HR
RDLA340 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas, 30 HR

Grades K-8
RDLA152 An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literacy Instruction, 45 HR

See which course meets your interests and needs, and then enroll now to ensure your spot in your first-choice course!

See you online!

The PBS TeacherLine Team

PBS TeacherLine's Grad Credit Providers

Many of you take our professional development courses with graduate credits in mind. Check out this map to see the latest!

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And if you'd like to learn more about how to take our courses for credit, please visit: http://www.pbs.org/teacherline/earn-credit/

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