Re-Conceptualizing English Language Arts Instruction

ELA Summer Seminars

CTL is pleased to offer to middle and high school language arts teachers an opportunity to re-conceptualize the language arts program in their school and build a responsive system for reading and writing improvement.

Four, five-day seminars are planned in four regions of Kentucky. Seminars will provide an intense, focused experience with CTL adolescent literacy experts (K-12 literacy specialist and National Board Certified ELA Trainer). Seminar participants will:

• Engage in study and discussion about current trends in ELA instruction in middle and high schools
• Learn new strategies to support student engagement and active learning
• Build a supported structure for classroom management in a high quality instructional environment
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan for upcoming reading and writing instruction
• Receive tools and professional resources to apply immediately in your own classroom practice

Seminars Will Provide:

• An active and collaborative learning environment
• All materials, resources, strategies included
• Opportunities to continue to expand your practice after the seminar via CTL’s virtual learning network
• CTL Certificate of Achievement
• Catered breakfast and lunch each day

Dates and Locations:

• July 12 – 16, 2010  Louisville KY, at CTL (see address below)
• July 19 – 23, 2010 Hazard KY (location TBD)
• July 26 – 30, 2010 Lexington KY (location TBD)
• August 2 – 6 2010 Madisonville KY (location TBD)

Cost:

• $1,500 per language arts teacher if registration is received by CTL by July 1, 2010
• Late registration: $1,750 per language arts teacher if registration is received by CTL after July 1, 2010
• Travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the participant
• Discounts for two or more registrants from same school or district not avaialble

Cancellation/Refund:

Cancellations received by CTL at least seven work days prior to the session start date will be refunded in full.

To Register:

Registration is on a first-come-first served basis and seminars will be capped at 45 participants. Online registration (one for each person) can be done at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CTL_ELA_Summer_Seminars_Registration

A hard copy registration form can be downloaded at:
 

Hard copy registration forms must be completed and mailed to CTL at the address below. Registration forms can also be faxed to CTL at (502) 895-9521. Registration will not be complete until payment is received (see “Payment” below).

Payment:

Purchase orders, checks or money orders are welcome. Checks or money orders, payable to CTL, should be mailed to the address below. Please direct questions about payment to our business office at (502) 895-9500 x304.

Questions?

Contact Dennis Horn at CTL: dhorn@ctlonline.org; telephone: (502) 895-9500 x329 or toll free at (800) 995-3965 x329.

Collaborative for Teaching and Learning
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