"When Struggling Readers Thrive, Dreams Come True" Summit

The "When Struggling Readers Thrive, Dreams Come True" Summit is coming to Portland January 22 – 23, 2016.  The summit brings together international and nationally-recognized experts in teaching K-4 reading and writing to share research, proven strategies, and cutting-edge innovations at the classroom, school, and system-level. The second day of the summit will focus on research and strategies for robust and successful full-day kindergarten programs.

Here is a link to the flyer: http://www.ode.state.or.us/gradelevel/kindergarten/portlandsummit11flyer.pdf.

Registration fills up fast.  For more information, contact Kara Williams at kara.williams@ode.state.or.us.

Literacy Happy Hour with Local Author Cathy Camper

African American Read In

Smarter Balanced Math Assessment

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Teacher Channel: Deeper Learning

This Week: Productive Struggle in Math

Common Core Math Playlist: Engaging Students with “Productive Struggle” We’ve got 6 new videos showing how Kentucky teachers are using Math Design Collaborative (MDC) to teach students how to persevere while problem-solving. A Passion for Fractions See how Becky Pittard gives students a variety of solutions to encourage deep thinking. Don't Give Up! Plan, Persevere, Revise Watch how Madeline Noonan introduces a new problem to her students and helps them work through tough challenges.

Literacy Grants

The Oregon Reading Association is offering ten $200 Literacy Special Projects Grants. Current members are eligible to submit a one page proposal on how they would use funds to promote literacy. Deadline: November 15, 2014.
For more information: http://oregonread.org/booksvideos-2/literacy-grants/

The Flying Classroom: coming next fall!

The Flying Classroom is a cutting-edge, global, STEM+ learning adventure. It is a Digital Learning Tool designed to help students excel in Math, Science, Reading, and other core subject areas aligned to academic benchmarks for grades K-8. The curriculum serves as an intervention and enrichment tool. The Flying Classroom is aligned to the National Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

Powered by state-of-the-art technologies, The Flying Classroom will utilize a Beechcraft 400XPR airplane to travel to 11 countries, spanning 3 continents. An electronic portal originating on board the plane will promote learning anytime, anywhere, from a broad range of mobile devices.

For more information and ideas about how use the Flying Classroom, contact Jennifer Kelley at jkelley(at)pps(dot)net.