Adolescent Literacy: Strategies at Work - February 16, 2011

Location: MS 223 - The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology

In this second event of the 2011 Closing the Achievement Gap Series, we share strategies for engaging adolescent boys in reading and explore effective school literacy programs and classroom practices following a keynote address from dynamic speaker and renowned literacy expert, Pam Allyn. A moderated panel discussion precedes interactive workshops for educators, parents and community members that look in-depth at what works in and out of the classroom.

Workshops:
1. The MS 223 Reading Initiative: Building Literacy Beyond the School (for school leaders and parents)
2. Cultivating a Community of Readers Among Adolescent Students (for educators)
3. Addressing the Core Standards Through Research Practicum and Literary Circles (for educators)
4. Teaching To Boys: Effective Classroom Literacy Practices That Work (for educators and parents)
5. Books for Boys: An Exploration of Emotional Literacy (for educators and parents)

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  1. Workshop #4: Teaching to Boys: Effective Classroom Literacy Practices That Work

    53:16

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    Workshop Facilitator: KenDra Williams-Melendez, Teacher, PS 157X Grove Hill School This workshop explores the top ten strategies proven successful for boys in promoting literacy in co-ed and all-boy…

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    • Workshop #3: Addressing the Core Standards Through Research Practicum and Literary Circles

      50:09

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      Workshop Facilitators: Penelope Duda, Social Studies teacher/data specialist/ 8th grade team leader, MS 319 and Ysidro Abreu, Principal, MS 319 MS 319 uses the core standards as a way to increase…

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      • Workshop #2: Cultivating a Community of Readers Among Adolescent Students

        48:29

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        Moderator: Chantal Francois, English teacher, East Side Community High School and doctoral candidate, Harvard Graduate School of Education In this workshop, participants will learn about key features…

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        • Workshop #5: Books for Boys: An Exploration of Emotional Literacy

          47:23

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          Workshop Facilitators: Latir Primus, Dean of Students, MS 223 and Stephanie Del Valle, Special Education/ELA teacher, MS 223 Statistically across the country, boys are already behind girls when…

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          • Workshop #1: Building Literacy Beyond the School

            35:58

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            Workshop Facilitators: Ramon Gonzalez, Principal, MS 223 and Paul Byrne, Director of Social Development, MS 223 Research by prominent educators has found that only 30% of the achievement gap is…

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            • Panel Discussion

              26:09

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              The Guest Panel: Ramon Gonzalez, Principal MS 223 – The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology Ysidro Abreu, Principal MS 319 – Maria Teresa Mirabal KenDra William-Melendez, Teacher, PS…

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              • Keynote Remarks: Pam Allyn

                19:57

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                Keynote Speaker/ Panel Discussion Moderator: Pam Allyn Pam Allyn is the Executive Director of LitLife, a professional development organization for reading and writing instruction and LitWorld,…

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                • Welcome & Opening Remarks

                  09:24

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                  Welcome: Sabrina Hope King, Ed.D. New York City Department of Education Opening Remarks: Santiago Taveras Deputy Chancellor, Division of Community Engagement New York City Department of…

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