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The Fall 2011 Meeting of the NELRC was a tremendous success with almost 50 people in attendance. Cheryl Hackney of Shreveport presented a wonderful experience for those present as a "take back to school" activity. Pictures were taken of participants to place on the NELRC website, presentations were made to the Newspapers in Education winners for the 2010-2011 school year. Case Drurey was presented the 1st STATE winner award for kindergarten, and Trace O'Neal received an honorable mention for STATE for 2nd grade NIE. The boys' pictures were taken with past president Dr. Peggy Wheelis as she presented their awards. Both boys are from West Carroll Parish and students at Oak Grove Elementary.
Officers for the 2011-2012 were installed by past LRA president Kathy O'Neal.
Comments on Fall Meeting:
As part of our positive discipline I used a 4 Tab Foldable to illustrate the 4 CUBS expectations for our school. The kids had a blast with it, as it was much more fun than just copying down in their notes, and it made a terrific reminder display for our halls. Such a great workshop - one of the best I've ever been to.
By Tammy Temple of Ouachita Jr. High School 8th Grade Language Arts teacher
The NELRC Executive Board met on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 for long range planning for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year. Please see Meeting Minutes for more detailed information about the meeting.
The Board reviewed the 2 year focus for the council. The new theme will be "The Power of Reading". Meeting location will be the Ouachita Jr. High School Library and date will be either the last Saturday in Sept. or the first Sat. in Oct. and a mini conference in April. Recommended speakers for the event are being contacted by upcoming president, Dwanna Eady. Membership ideas were discussed as well as the Project Board (council promotion)-Dona Packer, IRS form-Curtis Pate, webpage updates-Kathy O'Neal, installation of officers-Jean Brown, awards will be presented at the fall meeting to NIE and Young Author winners-Peggy Wheelis, and committee chairs will be contacted-Dwanna Eady, Exemplary Reading Program-George Welch and ? were recommended. Plans for the upcoming year include a fall meeting and a mini-conference in April 2012. Several partnerships were discussed: fitness.
President Eady will contact district directors from each of the 12 school districts and ULM for continued support of LRA's goals.
The NELRC website will include a leadership link from the Louisiana Reading Association's site www.lareading.org. The link will include information for leaders with LRA.
A mini-conference planning session was scheduled for Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 4:30PM at the Ouachita Parish Media Center Library.
NELRC and Technolgy Fair
Saturday, March 5, 2011
The Northeast Louisiana Reading Council partnered with the Northeast Louisiana Technology Fair at West Monroe High School. Educators throughout the region participated in an outstanding day of quality professional development.
SATURDAY, October 9, 2010
Ouachita Junior High School Library
5500 Blanks St., Monroe, LA 71203
(corner of Kansas and Blanks Street behind Pecanland Mall, just past the airport)
9:00 Business Meeting
10:00 Julie Teague, Co-Owner of Learning Wheels, Inc. will present a two hour training that will leave you with ideas you can take back and use right away in your center, for tutoring or in your regular classroom teaching. No matter where you use these games and activities, you are guaranteed to love what they bring! This is no boring "sit and get" session - this is a fast paced, hand-on interactive session that will leave you wanting more!
The first 50 teachers who sign in at the session will receive gift bags with their own copies of the games played that day, so don't be late!
CLU Certificates will be provided.
Membership Dues accepted at the door.
Door Prizes! Refreshments! Everyone is Invited!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010
Boley Elementary - Conference Room
2213 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291 Ph: 387-7378
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Snacks and Refreshments Provided
Welcome! 2009 Fall NELRC Meeting!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Ouachita Junior High School
5500 Blanks St. Monroe, 71203
(corner of Kansas and Blanks Street behind Pecanland Mall)
9:00 – 9:45 Installation of Officers
Committee Reports
Presentation of Awards
Upcoming Dates and Events
10:00 – 10:50 “Reading the Brain”
Presented by Karen Williams
Private Consultant, Denison Texas
The presentation will be an overview of research on how children learn and implications for reading educators.
11:00 – 11:50 Breakout Sessions:
1. “Using Puppets to Teach Skills in Literature”
Author and retired Professor from La Tech University, Dr. Joy Lowe will share valuable information from her book Puppet Magic and have copies available for purchase/autographing after the session.
2. “The Myths of Puberty”
Karen Williams will present an overview of the 2004 study on adolescent brain development and how we are taking a second look at behaviors during puberty.
3. “Web-vertise Your Classroom and Library!”
Jan McGee, District Library Coordinator, will show you how to make blogs, screencasting, Shelfari, and Wordle part of your everyday conversation.
Door Prizes Refreshments Networking Renewing Friendships Making Friends Collaborating Professional Development
CLU Certificates will be provided. Dr. Peggy Wheelis
President, NE LA Reading Council
Membership Dues accepted at the door. 318-432-5267
Save the Date: October 17th for our 2009 NELRC Fall Meeting.
Providing:
CLU’S you can use
Professional Development
Professional Literature
Opportunities for grants to promotes literacy
Opportunities to meet published children’s authors
Improve reading instructions
FIRST MEETING IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009
OUACHITA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
5500 Blanks St., Monroe, La. 71203
The Northeast Louisiana Reading Council is a professional organization dedicated to promoting high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction, disseminating research and information about reading, and encouraging the lifetime reading habit. Our members include classroom teachers, reading specialists, consultants, administrators, supervisors, university faculty, researchers, psychologists, librarians, media specialists, and parents. With members and affiliates in 99 countries, our network extends to more than 300,000 people worldwide.
The Northeast Louisiana Reading Council serves its members with professional resources designed to further five goals:
Professional Development
to enhance professional development of reading educators worldwide
Advocacy
to support research, policy, and practice that improves reading instruction and promotes the best interests of all learners and reading professionals
Partnerships
to establish and strengthen national and international alliances with other organizations, including governmental, nongovernmental, and community agencies, businesses, and industries
Research
to encourage and support research that promotes informed decision making by reading professionals, policy makers, and the public
Global Literacy Development
to identify, focus, and provide leadership on significant literacy issues
For further information about the Council, browse through this section of our website by selecting pages from the menu on the left or contact one of the officers or membership directors.
For information about joining, visit the site's membership area.
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