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Supporting educators through professional learning is a primary focus of Learning Forward Colorado's mission. Learning Forward Colorado event participants receive a Relicensure Credit Form at the end of each event with pertinent information and the number of clock hours received for that event. Clock hours can be converted to license renewal requirement using the following formula authorized by the Colorado Department of Education:

  • 15 clock hours of approved inservice education = 1 semester relicensure credit
  • Six semester credits are required for renewal.

Learning Forward Colorado presents...

Literacy 2.0: Shifting into the 21st Century Mindset

with
 Stevi Quate & Joe Dillon

Stevi Quate, formerly a classroom teacher at the secondary and college levels, is a school coach and staff developer. She is also co-author of the book Clock Watchers, and has authored many professional articles related to literacy, collaboration and engagement. Currently, Stevi is a facilitator for the DASSC inquiry project focusing on literacy implications of the 21st Century learning skills. Joe Dillon is a teacher coach for literacy in Aurora Public Schools. As a teacher-consultant with the Denver Writing Project, he has led professional development writing workshops (including effective use of 1-1 netbooks in digital writing workshops) for all levels, from kindergarten to post-secondary teachers. Currently, Joe is working with the National Writing Project’s Literacy Design Collaborative, a partnership with the Gate’s Foundation to create professional development to support teachers working with Common Core Standards.

When?

Friday, March 2, 2012
8:00am - 3:00pm (7:30am registration & continental breakfast)

Who?

This session will be most useful to teachers and school coaches. Principals and district employees are also encouraged to attend so that they may lead this crucial discussion in their schools and districts.

Why?

The phrase "21st Century Learning Skills" is bantered about frequently. In fact, it's embedded into the new Colorado Academic Standards and common core. But what are the 21st Century skills? In particular, what are the implications for literacy instruction in K-12? This presentation will help attendees unravel this huge concept.

Expected outcomes:
  • Synthesize various reports on 21st Century literacy skills.
  • Identify implications of those reports for literacy educators.
  • Know the 9 skills all educators need.
  • Categorize what is new & what is familiar in literacy practices.
  • Apply the 3 R's & the 4 C's of 21st Century skills to literacy.

A wiki will be created for participants with various reports on 21st Century literacy skills & numerous links to relevant videos, websites, blogs, & other wikis. All handouts will be available for sharing on the wiki. Be sure to bring a computer!

Where?

Red Rocks Community College (Lakewood Campus)
Community Room, Lower Level
13300 West 6th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303-914-6000)

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$65 Learning Forward Members;      $80 Non-members
(Cost includes continental breakfast, lunch, a copy of all handouts, and access to an on-site-developed wiki related to 21st century skills and available resources).

Register

Registration Deadline: Monday, February 27th

**Relicensure or Adams State credit available**
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