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• East TN Literacy Leadership Workshop II

  • When
    May 08, 2024
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Sevier County Professional Development Center 311 Bruce Street Sevierville, TN 37862

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  6 hours of TASL Credit Approved

  We are proud to announce that Missy Testerman, 2024 National Teacher of the Year, will be joining us at the Literacy Leadership Workshop in Sevierville on Wednesday, May 8. Missy is an English as a Second Language educator at Rogersville City School in Tennessee and her keynote will inspire and motivate you to lead your school to greater achievements. 

  

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• UCLA Summer Literacy Conference

  • When
    July 16, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
  • Location
    155 W. 7th Street; Cookeville, TN 38505
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  • Theme: "Fly Away with Literacy"
  • Hosted by: Upper Cumberland Literacy Association
  • Date and Time: July 16, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM
  • Location: Millard Oakley STEM Center, Tennessee Tech University, 155 W. 7th Street, Cookeville, TN
  • Keynote Speakers: Dr. Randy Kincaid from Sevier County Schools and Dr. Cyndy Stone-Allen from Cumberland University
  • Breakout Sessions: Sessions for elementary teachers, middle school teachers, and school librarians
  • Cost: $35 for members, $65 for non-members
  • Capacity: 125 attendees (register early to secure your spot)
  • The conference will feature engaging keynote speeches, interactive breakout sessions, and opportunities to network with fellow educators and literacy advocates. We welcome participants from all locations. If you're passionate about literacy, this conference is for you. Don't miss out—register today!

  If you are paying offline (by check), please make your check payable to: 

  Literacy Association of Tennessee

  Memo Line: UCLA Summer Literacy Conference

  
  

  Please mail checks to:

  Ann Manginelli, LAT Treasurer

  5372 Mirandy Road

  Cookeville, TN 38506

  
  

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• 53rd Annual LAT Conference

  • Start
    November 16, 2024
  • End
    November 18, 2024
  • Location
    Franklin, TN

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  Join us for the Literacy Association of Tennessee's 53rd Annual Conference as we bring joy and laughter to literacy learning as we "Live, Laugh, and Love Literacy". 

  
  

  The conference will take place November 16–18, 2024 at the Embassy Suites at Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee. 

  
  

  Laugh along with keynote speakers including comedian DJ Pryor, author Lester Laminack, and storyteller Bil Lepp! Additional sessions feature reading ambassador Danny Brassell, Jan Hasbrouck, and Sarah Cooper (The Rocky Top Teacher). 

  Want to know what is included in your conference registration? 

  1. PD Certificate
     
  2. Access to vendor booths
  3. Door Prize Disco Cocktail Hour
  4. Lunch With Bil Depp
  5. Breakfast with the Board

  ...and networking with literacy leaders from across the state! 

  
  

  
  

  Would you like to submit a proposal for a breakout session? If so, we'd love to invite you to submit an application by clicking on this link.  Proposals are due August 15, 2024; accepted presenters will be notified by September 15, 2024. 

  Vendors, we'd love to have you!! If you are interested in purchasing a booth for the 2024 conference, please click here to apply. 

  
  

  Share this information with a friend or colleague! We can't wait to see you in November! 

  
  

  
  

  Included in conference registration:

  PD Certificate for keynotes, featured sessions, and breakout sessions

  Vendor booths and information

  Saturday, Nov. 16: Door Prize Disco mocktail hour with DJ Pryor

  Sunday, Nov. 17: Lunch with storyteller Bil Lepp

  Monday, Nov. 18: Breakfast with the Board

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