Literacy and Language - Knowing Learners, Knowing Texts, Knowing Practice

Come join us for two full days of learning designed with real classrooms, engagement, and joy in mind!

(Sponsored by Okapi Educational Publishing and San Diego County Office of Education)

Developing literate learners means developing literacy and language. It means classrooms filled with students who read, think, talk, and write together as they immerse in a process of making and conveying meaning. This two-day symposium offers educators from around the country an opportunity to think together as they construct, refine, and extend their own professional understandings of literacy and language learning.

Developing classrooms alive with literacy and language invites all voices and perspectives to the conversation as we value and nurture the literate learners we want in our society.

As educators work with colleagues and other literacy leaders, they will explore ideas such as:

• What becomes possible when we create and nurture environments where learners think and talk purposefully about books?
• What is the literacy work that matters for literate learners and what roles do balanced reading and writing approaches play in this learning?
• How does instruction focused on meaning align with phonics and spelling instruction in a balanced literacy classroom?
• How does formative assessment support quality literacy instruction in a time of high-stakes testing and standards?
• How does this work come together in Spanish-speaking classrooms, and in biliteracy and dual language classrooms?
• How can literacy leaders support classroom teachers to make the most of a learning environment?

PURCHASE ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED! Call 866-652-7436 or email pat@myokapi.com

WHERE TO STAY

The 3rd Annual Balanced Literacy Symposium will take place at the Liberty Station Conference Center. Like in years past, we've negotiated lower rates with nearby Courtyard Marriott Liberty Station. The Courtyard Marriott is within walking distance to the convention center.

The Okapi group room block is available for dates, 7/25/19-7/29/19. Reservations will be made at the group discount of $235 per night. We welcome you to come early or stay late to enjoy San Diego and all the attractions it has to offer!

Click HERE or use the link below to book your rooms!

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Important to Note:

• Check-in is at 4PM: To guarantee an early check-in, rooms must be secured the night before. Should guests arrive early, we may not have a room ready prior to the 4PM Check-in time.
• Parking Fees: An overnight parking fee of $16 will be charged per car per night. Bus or vehicls with trailer’s will be charged $25 per night.

Next, these helpful details help us provide your best group experience!:

• Group Profile:
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And last, our Airport Shuttle Information. Please share with your group if needed.

Arrivals:

• From baggage claim make your way to the “Courtesy Vehicle Pickup” area
• From the pickup area please dial (619) 221-1900 for a pick-up
• The shuttle is white with the words ‘Liberty Station’ over the front windshield

Departures:

• Please see the Front Desk 1 day prior to departure to schedule a shuttle
• Shuttle leaves the hotel every half hour 4:30am-1pm, and on-demand 1pm-11pm