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Pre-Convention Workshop

ITED is pleased to announce a very special Thursday pre-convention workshop.

"Turning Reading Challenges into Reading Success"

Janette K. Klingner, Ph.D.
Featured Speaker
Janette K. Klingner, Ph.D.
Professor
University of Colorado Boulder

Thursday, November 1, 2007
Prior to the 2007 ICEC Annual Conference
Eaglewood Resort and Spa
Itasca, Illinois


This informative workshop will provide a foundation for addressing the widely varying instructional reading needs of all learners, including English Language Learners. Specifically, this presentation will review effective reading interventions for students not responsive to core reading programs. General and special educators, reading specialists, curriculum directors, school administrators, teacher candidates, related service providers, and higher education faculty will benefit from this presentation.

Agenda

8:00-9:00Check-in and Coffee
9:00-12:15Morning Session — Dr. Klingner
12:15-1:00Lunch (included in registration fee)
1:00-2:30Afternoon Session — Dr. Klingner
2:30-3:00Questions and Answers — Dr. Klingner

The Pre-Convention Workshop is co-sponsored by the Illinois Teacher Education (ITED) Subdivision and ICEC

Registration Information

The Pre-Convention Workshop Registration Fee of $100 (includes lunch) is separate from the ICEC Convention Fee. Register at http://www.illinoiscec.org/. On-site registration is not available.

Hotel Information

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Eaglewood Resort & Spa
1401 Nordic Road
Itasca, IL 60143
The Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca, Illinois is a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired resort with a golf course, pool, bowling alley, and luxurious spa amenities. Eaglewood is an easy drive from both Chicago and downstate, located west of I-355, just off the Route 20 West exit. The setting is peaceful and serene, amid the beautiful trees and grounds.

Contact Hotel Directly through October 10, 2007 and mention Illinois Council for Exceptional Children Flat Room Rate of $139. (Rate may increase after this date).

Call toll-free 877-285-6150 or 630-773-1400
Hotel Fax: 630-773-1709

Reservations may be made via their website at www.eaglewoodresort.com.