The Reading and Language Arts Center at Syracuse University's School of
Education is offering its second annual Literacy Institute from August 11-15.
Coordinated by Assistant Prof. Kelly Chandler-Olcott, the Literacy Institute is
a department-wide initiative involving reading and language arts faculty
members, alumni and graduate students.
"The Literacy Institute brings together faculty members, alumni, and students
for rich conversations and inquiry," says Chandler-Olcott. "The compressed
nature of the one-week schedule helps to build community quickly among
participants and allows them to focus intensely on literacy in general and their
own agendas more specifically."
Participants will select one of four areas of focus for the week: Literacy
Across the Curriculum; Word Work: Phonics, Spelling, and Vocabulary; Culturally
Responsive Literacy Pedagogy; or No Child Left Behind: Implications for
Developing School- and District-Wide Literacy Programs. Keynote speakers include
Peter Johnston, noted educator and professor at University at Albany; SU alumna
Sharon Kane, professor at State University College at Oswego; SU alumna Rachel
Karchmer, assistant professor at the University of Delaware; SU alumnus and SU
assistant professor Ted Grace, and Utica College Instructor and SU doctoral
student Mary Drucker.
The institute is available for professional development credit for local
educators who want to deepen their knowledge bases but are not enrolled in a
graduate program. The Institute also provides a mentored college teaching
experience for doctoral students, who serve as study group leaders in their
areas of interest. It also provides an opportunity for participants to learn
more about action research as a form of professional development.
Those wishing to take the Literacy Institute for graduate credit should contact
University College Summer Sessions at (315) 443-4135 for cost and registration
information. The fee for professional credit is $395 and registration is through the Office of
Professional Development at the School of Education, (315) 443-4696.
