MCELA Conference March 2024: Ignite Joy–Tending the Spaces Between

The Maine Council for English Language Artsis the Maine affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English.MCELA provides Maine teachers of English language arts with opportunities to reflect upon and improve their teaching practices.Find more information on our website,mainecela.org.

Maine Council for English Language Arts

Conference - Friday, March 29th, 8 am-4 pm, additional Poetry Night (pre-conference event–Thursday, March 28th from 5:30-7 pm.

Holiday Inn By the Bay, Portland, Maine

<h3><strong><strong>We're currently SOLD OUT for both events. </strong></strong></h3><h3><strong><strong>Please contact us to get on the waiting list at maine.ela@gmail.com. </strong></strong></h3><h3><strong><strong>Just send us which event and names and emails of those hoping to be added. </strong></strong></h3><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Pre-Conference Event - Thursday, March 28th from 5:30-7:00 pm: Poetry Night @ Portland Stage (FREE!)</h3><h3>An evening with <a href="https://www.portlandlibrary.com/highlight/maya-williams/" title="https://www.portlandlibrary.com/highlight/maya-williams/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Portland Poet Laureate Maya Williams</a> co-sponsored by MCELA and Portland Stage.</h3><p>Description: Join us on Thursday evening for an event with Portland Poet Laureate Maya Williams and Portland Stage. There will be an opportunity to network with other teachers, listen to a poetry reading, and learn about educational programs offered by Portland Stage. Food and drink will be provided thanks to the generous donation of Portland Stage with a cash bar also available.</p><p><br></p><h3>Conference–Friday, March 29th, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Workshops and Keynote): Ignite Joy–Tending the Spaces Between</h3><p><br></p><h1><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t7tFM0Lp97MRTkjshLqJu9sUeWfq6xsx2Xb3FBn2ut8/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t7tFM0Lp97MRTkjshLqJu9sUeWfq6xsx2Xb3FBn2ut8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here for Full Conference Program</a></h1><p><br></p><h3><strong><strong>Keynote Speaker–</strong></strong><a href="https://pennykittle.net/index.php?page=about" title="https://pennykittle.net/index.php?page=about" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Penny Kittle</strong></strong></a><strong><strong>, teacher, author, advocate</strong></strong></h3><h3><a href="https://youtu.be/UZhGLbt2saM" title="https://youtu.be/UZhGLbt2saM" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Click here for an exclusive message from Penny!</strong></strong></a></h3><p><strong><strong>Friday Conference Location:</strong></strong> Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland</p><p>Book a room for Thursday night for our conference room rate of $139</p><p><a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/portland/pwmdt/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qIta=99801505&amp;icdv=99801505&amp;qSlH=PWMDT&amp;qGrpCd=ELA&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=HI&amp;qDest=88%20Spring%20St%2C%20Portland%2C%20ME%2C%20US&amp;srb_u=1" title="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/portland/pwmdt/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qIta=99801505&amp;icdv=99801505&amp;qSlH=PWMDT&amp;qGrpCd=ELA&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=HI&amp;qDest=88%20Spring%20St%2C%20Portland%2C%20ME%2C%20US&amp;srb_u=1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Book your group rate for MCELA 2023</strong></strong></a> at Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland. Start Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024. Make it a weekend and book Friday and/or Saturday for the same conference discount! <strong><strong>Last Day to Book: February 17, 2023.</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>Need a paper registration form?</strong></strong></p><p>We encourage you to register and pay online, but if this is not possible, you may send a purchase order or a check. You MUST print and fill out the form linked below and send it with your payment. Your registration will NOT be processed until payment is received. We will not bill your school district.</p><p>The paper registration form can be accessed here:</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vqYuVJe4S1hmDVIkcCuQ3gNIctdX87YHr7jfbDr_rxU/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vqYuVJe4S1hmDVIkcCuQ3gNIctdX87YHr7jfbDr_rxU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vqYuVJe4S1hmDVIkcCuQ3gNIctdX87YHr7jfbDr_rxU/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p><strong><strong>MCELA's Cancellation and Refund Policy:</strong></strong></p><ul><li>Payment by check or purchase order (PO) is due at registration.</li><li>Purchase orders for registrations will be invoiced promptly, and payment must be received at least one week before the event.</li><li>If space is available, registrations accompanied by payment may be accepted on the day of an event.</li><li>Cancellations up to two weeks before the event will be fully reimbursed.</li><li>Later cancellations up to one week before the event and weather cancellations on the day of the event will be reimbursed fifty percent (50%) so that MCELA can cover its incurred food, venue, and honoraria costs for each registration.</li><li>Cancellations within a week of the event will not be reimbursed.</li><li>Registrations may be transferred to another party.</li><li>To cancel or transfer a registration contact maine.ela@gmail.com</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><strong><strong>Conference Schedule (Coming Soon!)</strong></strong></h3>

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MCELA Conference March 2024: Ignite Joy–Tending the Spaces Between

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