Book Exhibits Materials will be available for display and purchase during the institute. Barry is a wonderful combination of storyteller, stand-up comedian, singer, and, most importantly, an excellent dispenser of information. Teachers leave his institutes inspired by his stories and songs. Barry has taught writing at the University of New Hampshire, founded a literacy program in Vermont prisons and continues to work as a writer in residence in hundreds of elementary and secondary school classrooms throughout the country. Because of his wide range of experience as both a writer and teacher, he brings a unique perspective that teachers at all levels find enlightening.
Participants attend their grade level session with their area instructor.
Dr. Phyllis Staplin , Curriculum Director, West Des Moines Community Schools Dr. Linda Frerichs , Reading Resource and Reading Recovery Teacher, Crestview Elementary School, West Des Moines Public Schools. A thorough understanding of reading and writing processes for the emergent early and transitional readers and writers will be investigated. A variety of comprehensive strategies and resources will be demonstrated and shared connecting a broad range of curriculum. Teachers will be introduced to an understanding of 2nd and 3rd grade writing framework. This will include an overview of writing genre that can be incorporated into the literacy program.