Calender Events

Saturday, October 17, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Place: Hearthstone Manor; 333 Dick Rd.; Depew, N.Y., 14043

Keynote Speaker:Jeff Anderson, "The Write Guy" will offer a lively presentation on how to help students become better writers, based on his popular books, Everyday Editing: Inviting Students to Develop Skill and Craft in Writer's Workshop ; and Mechanically Inclined: Building Grammar, Usage and Style into Writer's Workshop (Stenhouse). (www.writeguy.net)

Lunch Speaker: Paul B. Janeczko is an award-winning poet and anthologist who has published over 40 children's poetry collections (including three books illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka) and practical guides for poets of all ages. Paul will regale the audience with his charming wit and memorable poetry.
Break-out Sessions featuring local teachers, librarians, and college faculty. (Interested in presenting? Contact Judy!)
Vendors, raffles, delicious food (& coffee, coffee, coffee!), a well-stocked NFRC store, and more await you at the NFRC Fall Conference 2009
Attendance certificates will be provided to every participant. For more information, please contact Judy Bradbury at judyreads@bluefrog.com.

Fall Conference registration deadline is October 3, 2009 with a late fee of $20 added to registrations postmarked after that date and accepted contingent on space available.

Presentation of the Council for Exceptional Children - Chapter 402 and The Niagara Frontier Reading Council

Program Description: Across the country, schools are actively involved in the implementation of Response to Intervention, an early intervening process designed to identify students who may be at-risk for academic failure. The Council of Exceptional Children-Chapter 402 in collaboration with the Niagara Frontier Reading Council is pleased to host an RtI panel discussion by school-based practitioners who have extensive and practical RtI experience. The morning will begin with an overview of RtI models and processes from two New York State public schools who have been implementing RtI for several years. Panel presenters will describe their school's RtI model, the role of school staff within the RtI process and identify critical factors to consider to ensure successful implementation. The panel discussion will conclude with an opportunity for attendees to ask questions relative to RtI to help further their own understanding of this early prevention process.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Canisus College
Old Main Second Floor

Topic: Breaking Boundaries: Innovative Approaches for Teaching Writing in 21st Century Classrooms

Saturday, February 6, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Classics V Banquet Center
2425 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Amherst, N.Y. 14228
(716) 691-6000

What's a Swipeout, Woof and Earjacking
Building Vocabulary for Better Comprehension
Dr. Karen Bromley

Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Millennium Hotel Buffalo
2040 Walden Ave.
Buffalo, N.Y. 14225
(716) 681-2400

Events 2009 - 2010