K12> Southern Stories: Early Literacy Traditions for Young Children
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Sent: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 10:51:00 -0500
Presentation Proposal Overview
Southern Stories: Early Literacy Traditions for Young Children
May 5-8, 2003
Atlanta, Georgia
A collaboration of T/TAS, the Region IV Head Start Quality Improvement
Centers, the Georgia Office of School Readiness and other Regional and
State partners
The vision of the Southern Stories: Early Literacy Traditions for Young
Children Conference is to celebrate regional literary traditions and
showcase early literacy best practices by classroom teachers and other
professionals. The emphasis of the conference is on the continuum of
development in the early years from birth to the age of five. There will
be a particular focus on family involvement, English language learners,
and children with special needs. The conference is a unique collaboration
on early childhood education partners across the eight southern states
supporting national and regional initiatives on early literacy and school
success.
Southern Stories is an event open to all professionals working in Head
Start, Georgias Pre-K programs, child care centers, family child care
homes, child care resource and referral, the academic community, and other
agencies serving young children and families.
We invite you to submit a presentation proposal for the Southern Stories
conference.
Conference Topics are as follows:
* Children's Literature
* Reading Aloud
* Phonological Awareness
* Phonemic Awareness
* Print Awareness
* Letter& Words
* Vocabulary Development
* Oral Language Development
* Literacy Rich Environment
* Instructional Outcomes
* Best Practices
* Cultural Celebrations
* Storytelling/Oral Traditions
Conference Tracks for Participants:
Ø Infants and Toddlers
Ø Three and Fours
Ø Health/Nutrition/Families/Learning
Ø Support for literacy development
Note: All sessions are scheduled for an hour and a-half duration. Our
apologies, but there is no reimbursement for presenters fee or any
conference expense. Once your proposal is accepted, we will assist with
your presentation hand-out requests, audio-visual needs, room and time
logistics, and other special needs.
We encourage your participation during the entire Southern Stories
conference! Many exciting sessions with cutting-edge information will be
presented. Noted speakers, cultural demonstrations, and an exhibitor area
will round out the conference activities. We thank you for your enthusiasm
and willingness to sharing your ideas and knowledge with others!
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Southern Stories: Early Literacy Traditions for Young Children
May 5-8, 2003
Atlanta, Georgia
PRESENTATION PROPOSAL FORM
This information should be clearly printed. Computer generated forms
following this format will be accepted as well. Please include name(s) as
you wish it to appear in the conference program.
TITLE OF PRESENTATION:
___________________________________________________________________________
SYNOPSIS OF PRESENTATION:
Please attach a typed or word-processed description of the content of your
presentation in 75 words or less, as you wish it to be published in the
conference program. The presentation should compliment the vision of the
Southern Stories conference and the suggested topic areas.
PRIMARY PRESENTER (Registration Fee Waived for lead presenter)
___________________________________________________________________________
Last Name First Name Middle
Initial
___________________________________________________________________________
Daytime phone (include area code) Fax (include
area code)
__________________________________________________________________________
Professional Title
___________________________________________________________________________
Agency/Organization/Company Name
___________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address
___________________________________________________________________________
City
State Zip Code
ADDITIONAL PRESENTER(S) (Need to Register and Pay Registration Fee): (use
additional pages if needed)
_________________________________________________________________________
Last Name First Name Middle
Initial
_____________________________________________________________________
Daytime phone (include area code) Fax (include
area code)
___________________________________________________________________________
Professional Title
__________________________________________________________________________
Agency/Organization/Company Name
Please provide a concise synopsis of the presentation:
Please return the completed presentation form by February 10, 2003 to:
Beth OBrien
Region IV Quality Improvement Centers
615 South Hill Street
Buford, Georgia 30518
Phone: (880)831-6810 Fax: (770) 831-9021
E-mail: bethwku@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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