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Successful Reading Program Marking 10th Year In Maine, Kay Hyatt
Successful Reading Program Marking 10th Year In Maine, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
The Reading Recovery literacy program will mark its10th anniversary in Maine at a special conference Dec. 6-7 at the Samoset Resort and throughout the new year. The conference will feature some of the top educators nationally and in Maine presenting keynote addresses and workshops on major issues and developments in early literacy. In addition, a Greenville sixth grader will share a letter she wrote to her local school board about how the program has helped her succeed in school.
Annual Book Drive Under Way, Kay Hyatt
Annual Book Drive Under Way, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Children's books for needy area youngsters from toddlers to teens are again being collected by the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Maine. The public is invited to join in this annual tradition by donating new books or used books in very good condition.
Little Books Get Big Boost In Marketing And Distribution, Kay Hyatt
Little Books Get Big Boost In Marketing And Distribution, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
A series of Little Books from Maine didn't generate much talk in literacy circles, but publishers took notice that the simple texts were a hit among beginning readers and their teachers. Five years after the first series was created and produced by the Center for Early Literacy at the University of Maine, the small texts are heading for an international market.
Conference To Examine The Latest K-5 Literacy Instruction, Research Maine-Based Little Books Series Hitting Worldwide Market, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
More than 370 educators will gather at the University of Maine Aug. 7-8 to examine the latest research and teaching techniques and to share information about how best to get youngsters off to a strong start in reading and writing. The 2000 Seamless Transitions K-5 Literacy Conference brings together all the educators involved in a child's early and primary learning experiences - Reading Recovery, special education and classroom teachers - to emphasize the importance of providing consistency and a team approach in expectations and instruction.