November 13, 2013 Presentation - Adolescent Content Area Literacy

November 13, 2013 Presentation- 

Bridging Content Area Literacy for ALL Adolescent Students will be presented onWednesday, November 13th with a 12:00 LUNCH and 1-3:00 presentation.  The presentation will explore best practice methods to help develop a deeper understanding of content and utilize formative assessments to guide instruction in Language Arts and Content Area classes.  Educators will leave with a toolbox of instructional strategies to help promote literacy.  This session is aimed at teachers and administrators.  Sign Up by Clicking Here.

Rick Wormeli - January 22nd, 2014

​The McHenry County Curriculum Counsel and ILASCD are excited to announce the January 22, 2014 session with noted speaker Rick Wormeli.  This presentation examines the role of assessment in differentiated lesson designs, the power of formative assessment, important considerations in tiering assessments, and the key components of strong rubrics-all in the context of current research and best practices.  See the attached flyer for more information.  Please note that this all-day session will be held at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn.  The MCCC Comprehensive membership includes this presentation.  Session by Session attendees' cost is $100 (checks made payable to MCCC- and mailed to Hannah Beardsley Middle School, 515 East Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, ATTN: Amy MacCrindle).  Registration and payment must be received by Wednesday, January 15th, 2014.  Click Here to sign up for this session.  Please feel free to forward along this information and flyer to anyone that may be interested.  

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October 16th, 2013 Presentation & November Date Change

The October session will be held on Wednesday, October 16th.  Lunch at 12:00 and Presentation from 1-3PM at the Crystal Lake Country Club.  We will hear from Anne Pasco from Huntley High School about Blended Learning Programs.  Please read the flyer for more information.  The deadline to sign up for this session is Thursday, 10/10 at 5:00 PM.  Please RSVP by clicking here.  Also, please note that the November presentation on Adolescent Literacy has changed to Wednesday, November 13th.  Sign ups for this event and the Wormeli presentation in January will be coming soon.