Join us for our first event of the 2019-2020 school year! August 21, 2019

The Dyslexia Debate

Co-Sponsored with Child Research and Study Center, University at Albany
(*Free to Child Research and Study Center community)

This presentation is based on the analysis and synthesis of research in dyslexia (The Dyslexia Debate, Elliot & Grigorenko, 2014). Dr. Elliot will argue that policymakers and practitioners should reconsider the value of current dyslexia initiatives as well as share an alternative way of conceptualizing reading difficulties. In addition, panel members will share their perspectives.

Featured Speaker: Dr. Julian (Joe) Elliott, Professor of Education, Durham University, UK

Panel Members: Dr. Peter Johnston, Professor Emeritus, University at Albany; Dr. Donna Scanlon, Professor and Director of the Child Research and Study Center, University at Albany; Kathy Champeau, Wisconsin State Reading Association

Date: Monday, September 23^rd, 2019

Time: 4:30-7:00PM

Location: NYSUT (New York State United Teachers), 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110

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Please register through the Teacher Center at www.teachers-center.org.  Search for “ACARC”. Please arrive between 4:00 and 4:30pm to sign in prior to the event.

If you have any questions, please reach out to one of the ACARC officers! acarcny@gmail.com

In case you were unable to attend our Summer Reading event… June 1, 2019

…here are the handouts provided by Dr. Goatley and Dr. Dozier!

Happy reading!

Join us for our final event of the school year! April 11, 2019

Summer Reading for Teachers

Co-Sponsored with the Literacy Teaching and Learning Department, University at Albany
(**Event is free to UAlbany Department of Literacy Teaching and Learning community)

Let’s celebrate our year of exciting PD with professional book talks and pizza as we prepare for summer.  Please join us for lively discussions of professional books and articles you might want to put on your summer reading list!  

Speakers: Dr. Cheryl Dozier and Dr. Ginny Goatley (University at Albany)
Date: Wednesday, May 29^th, 2019** 
Time: 4:30-6:30 PM
Location: University at Albany Alumni House, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany

**Please note: This date is a change from our brochure!

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You may register for the event through the Teacher Center at www.teachers-center.org.  Search for “ACARC.”

If you have any questions regarding this event or ACARC, please reach out to the officers at acarcny@gmail.com.

Questions about obtaining a CTLE certificate for ACARC events? Here’s a helpful guide! March 28, 2019

Learn how to obtain a CTLE certificate for ACARC events here!

Attention: The date for our May event has changed! March 2, 2019

Please note: The date for our May event, Summer Reading for Teachers, has changed!

The new date is:
Wednesday, May 29th

The event will still take place at the Alumni House on the University at Albany campus from 4:30pm-6:30pm. We hope you can join us!

Our March event with Chris Lehman is just around the corner! March 2, 2019

Remember to register for our March event with Chris Lehman!

Keys to Engaging Writing Workshops

(Even If You or Your Students Don’t Really Like to Write) – Grades K-8

Sure, writing is rewarding when it goes well. But when it doesn’t: yikes! Join Chris Lehman in studying several keys to keeping your writing workshop and community humming. From ways to build our own confidence, to engaging students—even the hard to reach ones.  Chris, author of Falling in Love with Close Reading, Energize Research Reading and Writing, and A Quick Guide to Reviving Disengaged Writers, will support you with practical, inspiring, (and fun) strategies to support all of your writers.

Speaker: Chris Lehman, Founding Director of The Educator Collaborative

Date: Wednesday, March 20^th, 2019

Time: 4:30-6:00 PM

Location: Sand Creek Middle School, 329 Sand Creek Rd, Albany

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**You can register on the Teachers Center website before the event.

Join us on March 20th for an exciting event with Chris Lehman! February 14, 2019

Keys to Engaging Writing Workshops

(Even If You or Your Students Don’t Really Like to Write) – Grades K-8

Sure, writing is rewarding when it goes well. But when it doesn’t: yikes! Join Chris Lehman in studying several keys to keeping your writing workshop and community humming. From ways to build our own confidence, to engaging students—even the hard to reach ones.  Chris, author of Falling in Love with Close Reading, Energize Research Reading and Writing, and A Quick Guide to Reviving Disengaged Writers, will support you with practical, inspiring, (and fun) strategies to support all of your writers.

Speaker: Chris Lehman, Founding Director of The Educator Collaborative

Date: Wednesday, March 20^th, 2019

Time: 4:30-6:00 PM

Location: Sand Creek Middle School, 329 Sand Creek Rd, Albany

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**You can register on the Teachers Center website before the event.

Remember to register for our next event on January 17th! January 2, 2019

Early Reading Comprehension Instruction for
English Language Learners (ELLS) in Kindergarten-3rd grade

Participants will learn about scaffolding strategies aligned with the Home and New Language Progressions designed to facilitate effective reading comprehension for all students with an emphasis on supporting English Language Learners.
Speaker: Laura Eggleston, ENL teacher/Literacy Specialist for the Mohonasen Central School District
Date: Thursday, January 17^th, 2019 (Snow date: Thursday, January 24^th, 2019)
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Location: Bradt Primary School library, 2719 Hamburg St, Schenectady

**You can register on the Teachers Center website before the event.

Happy Holidays from ACARC! December 11, 2018

First, thank you to all who attended our Best Book event! In case you missed the event, we shared information about ACARC and the University at Albany’s Department of Literacy Teaching and Learning celebrating Frank Hodge’s memory by donating a new children’s book or to Grass Root Givers in Franks’s name. If you have any questions, please email the ACARC officers: acarcny@gmail.com

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We also want to remind you of our next event:
Early Reading Comprehension Instruction for English Language Learners (ELLS) in Kindergarten-3rd grade

Participants will learn about scaffolding strategies aligned with the Home and New Language Progressions designed to facilitate effective reading comprehension for all students with an emphasis on supporting English Language Learners.
Speaker: Laura Eggleston, ENL teacher/Literacy Specialist for the Mohonasen Central School District Date: Thursday, January 17^th, 2019 (Snow date: Thursday, January 24^th, 2019)
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Location: Bradt Primary School library, 2719 Hamburg St, Schenectady

**You can register on the Teachers Center website before the event.

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We hope you have a very happy and healthy holiday season!

Help ACARC celebrate Frank Hodge! November 29, 2018

Francis P. Hodge, champion of Children’s Literature, passed away on November 5, 2018.  Some of us were fortunate to have Frank as our Children’s Lit professor at SUNY Albany.  Others, know Frank as owner of Hodge-Podge Books on Lark Street and his amazing events over the years, Let the Reading Begin!

Please join ACARC and the University at Albany’s Department of Literacy Teaching and Learning in celebrating Frank’s memory by donating a new children’s book or to Grass Root Givers in Franks’s name.  More information will be shared at our Best Books event!  Hope to see you there!