Using Assessments to Inform Appropriate Literacy Instruction

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Mid-Hudson Reading Council

Vassar College Department of Education
and

Mount Saint Mary College, Division of Education 

Present

Dr. Janine Bixler

Associate Professor, Mount Saint Mary College

Editor of:  Negotiating Literacy Learning: Exploring the Challenges & Achievements of Struggling Readers

 Samuel F. B. Morse Estate, Locust Grove

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
4:15-5:45

“Using Assessments
to Inform Appropriate Literacy Instruction”

Dr.  Bixler will discuss important research that is the basis of her book.  She will tell about the insights gained from working with teachers who used assessments and made appropriate instructional decisions about struggling literacy learners.  The incredibly diverse problems teachers face each day were documented as teachers took responsibility for individual challenges the students presented. 

Dr. Bixler is a well-loved professor at Mount Saint Mary College who teaches undergraduate and graduate literacy courses.  Her book received outstanding reviews across the country such as, “This wonderful book is like a ‘Think-Aloud’ for teachers as they find ways to meet the needs of struggling readers.”

Come early at 3:45 for refreshments and to network with area educators.

PLEASE BRING A BOOK TO DONATE TO BROOK HAVEN

Members are welcome to attend at no charge. There is a $10.00 fee for guests.