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Maine Reading First

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A Day with Debbie Diller

Supporting Reading Achievement through Small Group Differentiated Instruction

          Maine Reading First is pleased to sponsor a daylong workshop with nationally known educator and author Debbie Diller.  Participants will learn how to differentiate small group reading instruction in K-3 or grade 4-6 classrooms using both assessment information and appropriate expectations for reading development.  She will model instructional strategies to utilize during small group instruction and describe how to plan for instruction. 

Debbie Diller has 30 years of experience teaching reading at the PK-10 levels.  She has spent the past 15 years sharing her knowledge and skills with other educators throughout the United States.  Her expertise is in the design of engaging and meaningful whole group, small group, and independent work that meets the needs of all students.  Debbie is the author of the texts Literacy work Stations, Practice with Purpose, Making the Most of Small Groups, and of the video set Launching Literacy Stations.

This workshop is appropriate for anyone who works at the K-3 or 4-6 levels. The workshop for the K-3 level will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 9-3 p.m. at the Waterville Elks Lodge and for the 4-6 grade level on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the Waterville Elks Lodge.  The registration cost for this workshop is $50 per person. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, as the number of people accepted to attend at each location will be limited to 200.  The registration deadline is July 2, 2009.   Purchase orders will be accepted.  Please complete the attached registration form and mail it with payment to Debbie Violette, 23 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333.  If you have any questions, please contact Lee Anne Larsen (LeeAnn.Larsen@maine.gov).

Maine Reading First

A Day with Debbie Diller

Waterville Elks Lodge from 9:00-3:00

Grades K-3: Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Grades 4-6: Thursday, August 20, 2009

Registration Form

Maine Reading First can accommodate 200 participants at each workshop location.  The registration cost is $50 per person and will include lunch.  Purchase orders will be accepted and should be made payable to State of Maine. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.  Only registrations that are mailed with a purchase order or a check to the address listed below will be considered.  Registration deadline:  July 2, 2009. 

Participants will be notified via email as to their acceptance for this workshop so please include an email address that is accessible during the summer months.

Workshop Date (circle one—use separate forms for different dates):      

August 19                  August 20