1. The ELA Coordinator Network The Engaged Writing Classroom Western Suffolk BOCES January 27, 2015 - 8:30 AM-12:00 PM Featured Keynote Presenters: Kate Gerson & David Abel Special Presentation: Cheryl Dobbertin Breakouts: K-2 with David Abel, 3-8 with Cheryl Dobbertin, and 9-12 with Kate Gerson Carol Varsalona, Facilitator Complimentary Breakfast will be served at 8:30 AM Sponsored by Anthony Posillico, Pearson

2. Writing well is not just an option for young people-it is a necessity. Along with reading comprehension, writing skill is a predictor of academic success and a basic requirement for participation in civic life and in the global economy. (Graham and Perin 2007, 3) Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarsalona@gmail.com, January 2015 Western Suffolk BOCES

3. Because of Donald Graves’ firm belief that teachers must be writers, he ends each story with an invitation to write. (Children Want to Write Editors Thomas Newkirk & Penny Kittle, p. 167) Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarsalona@gmail.com, January 2015 Western Suffolk BOCES

4. 4 Create a Culture of Positivity NORMACTION Promoting a Spirit of Inquiry and Balancing Advocacy Inquire into the ideas of others before advocating for one’s own ideas PausingAllow time for thought ParaphrasingPose questions to ensure deep listening ProbingUse inquiries to reveal and extend thinking Putting ideas on the tableProvide ideas, approaches, and data to structure conversations Paying attention to self & othersMonitor our ways of working Presuming positive intentionsSupport a nonjudgmental atmosphere *Adapted from Summer PBL Workshop on Twitter Conversation STOP–THINK–CIRCLE: Which norm or action will you concentrate on during this workshop to create a positive environment ? Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarsalona@gmail.com, January 2015 Western Suffolk BOCES

5. ADMIT TICKET: One Little Word What will be your one little word to guide your learning life this year? LISTEN Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarsalona@gmail.com, January 2015 Western Suffolk BOCES

6. Tweet Comments at #elanetwork Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarsalona@gmail.com, January 2015 Western Suffolk BOCES

7. Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarslaona@gmail.com, January 2015cvarslaona@gmail.com Featured Vendor Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarsalona@gmail.com, January 2015 Western Suffolk BOCES Pearson Pearson System of Courses K-12 for ELA Anthony Posillico Don Robertson

8. Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarslaona@gmail.com, July 2, 2014cvarslaona@gmail.com Special Presentation Cheryl Dobbertin Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarsalona@gmail.com, January 2015 Western Suffolk BOCES Compelling Contexts that Motivate Students to Write Director of Professional Development for Expeditionary Learning Heinemann Author of Common Core, Unit by Unit

9. Keynote Presenters: “ Fellow for the Common Core USNY Regents Research Fund David Abel Writing and the CCSS: Exposition and Argument Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarsalona@gmail.com, January 2015 Western Suffolk BOCES

10. BRIGHT SPOTSCONCERNS Breakout Discussion (Grades K-2, 3-8, 9-12) The Engaged Writing Classroom Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarsalona@gmail.com, January 2015 Western Suffolk BOCES

11. Debrief Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarsalona@gmail.com, January 2015 Western Suffolk BOCES All of the orthodoxies I challenge in this article arose out of read needs in the teaching of writing. In the Past, writers seldom revised, seldom had teachers listen to them, or wrote only fiction; they seldom listened to their pieces beyond two days, or were directed by the teacher, without learning to take responsibility for their work. Now that one phase of the writing process movement, the early of past problems, is over it is time to reexamine the early correction of past problems, is over it is time to reexamine the new orthodoxies, lest we cease to listen to children.

12. PARTING THOUGHT Have Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarsalona@gmail.com, January 2015 Western Suffolk BOCES

13. SAVE THE DATES Leadership for Literacy February 9, 2015 – WS BOCES #NYEDChat (on Twitter) February 9, 2015 8:30 PM Reflective Matters February 12, 2015 – WS BOCES LILAC/NRC Spring Conference With Keynotes by Richard Allington and Pam Munoz Ryan March 6, 2015 Melville Marriott ELA Coordinator Network Meeting April 30, 2015 Join the local Reading/Language Arts Associations: LILAC Nassau Reading Council Reading Specialists Council of Suffolk Designed by Carol Varsalona, ELA Consultant, cvarsalona@gmail.com, January 2015 Western Suffolk BOCES