The conference will feature James Flood, Ph.D., a professor of reading/language arts at San Diego State University, presenting "Vocabulary and Comprehension Strategies: What We Know Works Best," which is geared towards elementary and early childhood education. Carol Booth Olson, Ph.D., a senior lecturer at the University of California-Irvine, will present, "The Reading/Writing Connection: Strategies for Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom," for secondary education instructors.
For more information and to register see community.weber.edu/readingwriting, or call 801-626-6600 or 800-848-7770. The participation fee varies between $70-140 depending on credit received. Fees include sessions for both days, materials and refreshments. The registration deadline is June 16.
- Contact:
Judith Mitchell, Professor of Teacher Education
801-626-6626 • jmitchell@weber.eduLaurie Culbertson, Continuing Education secretary
801-626-6516 • lculbertson@weber.edu- Travis Clemens, office of Media Relations
801-626-7212 · jkowalewski@weber.edu