Mid-Hudson Reading Council

The Mid-Hudson Reading Council,

Mount Saint Mary College and the Vassar College Department of Education

cordially invite you to attend

The Annual Dinner Meeting and Election of Officers

Christo’s Restaurant at McCann Golf Course

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Cocktails at 5:30 p.m.   Dinner at 6 p.m.

Speaker 7:30-9:00 p.m.

“Getting the Big Ideas“

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Sean Walmsley

Professor and Chair of the Reading Department, The University at Albany

In this talk, Dr. Sean A. Walmsley will discuss what it means for children to grasp big ideas (in both literature and content areas, even art and music), where big ideas are found (they are often hidden from view), and some of the ways in which teachers can teach big ideas even to very young children. Big ideas aren’t just for secondary school and beyond!

Dr. Walmsley is co-editor with Dr. Richard L. Allington of the important book, No Quick Fix: Rethinking Literacy Programs in America’s Elementary Schools, the RTI Edition.  This book reviews key resources that are relevant for classroom teachers, reading specialists, administrators, and others interested in fostering schools where all students learn to read.   Dr. Walmsley’s book, Closing the Circle: A Practical Guide to Implementing Literacy Reform, K-12, is another major book for teachers and administrators who are concerned about the literacy programs within their schools and districts.

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Cost:   $30 MHRC Members

         $38 Non-Members

Dinner Includes:  sliced melon, salad, choice of entree, potato,  vegetable, dessert, and coffee or tea

Choice of Entree:

Grilled Salmon in Dill Sauce_______

Broiled Fillet Mignon_______

Chicken Parisienne_______

Please make your check payable to the: Mid-Hudson Reading Council

and  return by May 4 to:  Diane Angotti-Rawson  (845) 795-2206

email: prawson1@optonline.net

297 Orchard Road, Highland , NY  12528

This is a dinner meeting.  No guests will be allowed to attend for the speaker only.