NJ Reading Conference-October 2, 2010

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Reading Conference-October 2, 2010

" Reading Instruction: A Vision for the Future " , a one day Conference

scheduled to be held at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center on Saturday,

Oct. 2, 2010. Registration is open through 9/24. Seating is limited.

There is no on-site registration.

Dr. Margie Gillis, Senior Scientist, Haskin Labs and President, Literacy How

is the presenter. Dr. Gillis is an expert on reading related issues,

including reading instruction. She will address the literacy skills of

students in NJ.

This is an excellent opportunity for parents, teachers, and speech/language

therapists. The Registration Form and FAQ sheet are attached. Additional

information is available at www.njida.org or by calling the NJ

International Dyslexia Association (NJIDA) at 908-876-1179.

Regards,

Myriam Alizo

Parent Group Specialist, START Project

Northeast Regional Parent Associate, PtP

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network

www.spannj.org

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DO YOU KNOW A CHILD WHO IS STRUGGLING WITH READING?

Come learn what is required to become a successful reader

and an effective teacher of reading.

NJ International Dyslexia Association (NJIDA) &

NJ Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NJSHA) present

Reading Instruction: A Vision for the Future

Addressing the Literacy Skills of Students in New Jersey

Dr. Marjorie Gillis

Senior Scientist, Haskins Laboratories and

President, Literacy How

Saturday, October 2, 2010

8:45 am - 3:30 pm

Coffee, lunch and on site parking included with registration fee

Englewood Hospital & Medical Center,

350 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ

Registration

Sign in and coffee from 8:15-8:45 am

No on-site registration

Please complete and return the form below to: NJIDA-Reading Conference, P.O.

Box 32, Long Valley, NJ 07853. Make checks payable to NJIDA. You will not

receive confirmation. 5 Professional Development Hours and .5 ASHA CEUs

available.

REGISTRATION: October 2, 2010, Reading Instruction: A Vision for the Future

NAME: __________________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________ PHONE NUMBER: _______________

CONFERENCE FEE: _____ $55 Early Registration: Postmarked by

8/16

_____ $65 Postmarked by 9/24 (final registration date)

_____ $5 ASHA CEU processing fee payable at conference

Questions? Call NJIDA 908-876-1179 or www.njida.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading Instruction: A Vision for the Future

DATE: Saturday, October 2, 2010

TIME: 8:45am - 3:30pm

PLACE: Englewood Hospital & Medical Center: Chiang Auditorium

350 Engle

Street, Englewood, NJ 07631

* Who is the intended audience?

Parents, Educators, Professionals, Legislators. all interested

in reading instruction.

* When should I plan to arrive?

Sign-in between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. Conference begins at 8:45

a.m.

* Are driving directions available?

Click here

<http://www.englewoodhospital.com/pv_iv_directions.asp> for directions.

* What is the cost of the conference?

$55.00 Early Registration by 8/16

$65.00 After 8/16 (Final Registration Date: 9/24)

* May I register on-site the day of the Conference?

No on-site registration. All registration must be postmarked by

9/24.

* Is parking available?

On-site parking is available at no charge in the hospital

parking garage.

Enter the parking garage from either Engle Street or Dean

Street.

* Is lunch provided?

Morning coffee and lunch are included in the Conference fee.

Vegetarian options are available.

* Are credits available for educators?

Both Professional Development Hours and CEUs are available.

5 Professional Development Hours & .5 CEUs.

The CEU processing fee ($5.00) is payable at the Conference.

Conference Co- Sponsors

New Jersey Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

&

New Jersey Speech-Hearing-Language Association