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The mission of the Nebraska State Literacy Association (NSLA) is to lead in the promotion of literacy in the state of Nebraska through collaboration, advocacy and professional development.

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UPCOMING CONFERENCE 2022 - 2023

WHY ATTEND THE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE? 

Comments from 2021/2022 Virtual Participants

  • "I appreciate being able to attend in this way. We are able to hear national speakers, and even though I could not usually join live, I appreciated hearing the recordings."
  • "This was convenient and the playback allowed me wiggle room in my busy teacher life."
  • "I have really appreciated the virtual format. You have had quality speakers."
  • "I thought it was awesome that you had the recordings available to watch. I really like the topics covered and thought the speakers had some really insightful and important information to share."
  • "I thought it was well organized and the idea of it taking place over several weeks was an added benefit. I looked forward to Thursday evenings!"
  • "As a virtual conference, it was well put together with the access to watch the recordings if you couldn't make it live."
  • "The format worked. I prefer in-person learning, but under the circumstances, I thought it was done well."
  • "Very impressed with the speakers. So glad NSLA held this conference during the pandemic."
  • "Fabulous! I appreciated all the national speakers and all the information."
  • "I appreciated the virtual conference. It hasn't worked out for me to attend the last few years, while I could find time to listen to the speakers virtually. Well done!"
  • "Thank you for the great efforts to provide this professional event!"

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2022 - 2023 NSLA Conference

Virtual Speaker Series


Fall Speakers

Tuesday, October - 6:00 PM Central Time

Dr. Tiffany Young

Dr. Stephanie Burdic


Monday, November 14 - 6:00 PM Central Time

Wiley Blevins

Dr. Lauren Gatti

Spring Speakers

Thursday, February 23 - 6:00 PM Central Time

Dr. Kelli Westmoreland

Carol Jago

March dates and speakers TBA


Four main topics were identified as the main topics of interest for the Virtual Speaker series:

  • Determining effective instructional strategies for struggling readers
  • Increasing equity and opportunity for all learners
  • Building early literacy skills through explicit and systematic phonics instruction
  • Differentiating instruction (large group and small group)

Summer Institute (In-person)

Date TBA - July, 2023

Cornelius Minor

Watch for registration information soon!!

NSLA is accepting proposals for providing additional resources for the website to support professional  learning. There are two options for possible professional learning opportunities:

  • Record a video to be shared on the website
  • Prepare a collection of resources and links related to the four topics listed above

2022 - 2023 CONFERENCE FEATURED SPEAKERS

Fall Speakers

Tuesday, October

6:00 PM Central Time



Tiffany Young

Dr. Tiffany Young

Doane University


Dr. Stephanie Burdic | Millard North High School
 

Dr. Stephanie Burdic


Millard North High School



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Fall Speakers

Monday, November 14

6:00 PM Central Time


Wiley Blevins: Early Readers and Transitional Chapter Books: What Are They and Why Are They Important? | Workshops for Children's Authors & Illustrators | Highlights Foundation

Wiley Blevins

Author and Phonics Specialist

Lauren Gatti | College of Education and Human Sciences

Dr. Lauren Gatti

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Spring Speakers

Thursday, February 23

6:00 PM Central Time

KelliWest Educational Services

Dr. Kelli Westmoreland

Educational Consultant




Carol Jago

ILA Board of Directors

Inquiry: Celebrating all kids!

Literacy instruction that encourages choice and voice builds students’ understandings of self, their community, and their world. In this session, we’ll look at how inquiry in the classroom offers equitable learning no matter of a student’s identity, race, gender, religion, socio-economic status, or ability.


The Book in Question: Why reading Is in crisis ... and how we can turn this around

According to the most recent Common Sense Media survey, screen time for students ages 8 through 18 is up by 17%. By many accounts, young people’s mental health is deteriorating. Could reading provide an alternative to Tik Tok and a balm for their pain? As James Baldwin explained, “You think your pain and heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read.”  In this session Carol Jago will offer texts and tasks that engage students in an exploration of books that can help them thrive. She will demonstrate methods for accelerating the acquisition of essential comprehension skills and help students become bi-literate: capable of reading proficiently in both digital and traditional media.


Spring Speakers

March TBA - 6:00 PM Central Time


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Summer Institute

Date TBA

July, 2023

Cornelius Minor (he/him) - The Author Village      

Cornelius Minor

Brooklyn-based educator

 

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A Message From Director of Professional Learning



Dr. Julie Kozisek

Director of Professional Learning

Professor Emeritus

Doane University


Dear Educators, 

The first days of schools are just around the corner.  It is an exciting time as teachers set-up their classrooms and meet their new students. But it is also a difficult time with the sub shortage making it impossible to leave school and attend conferences. We hope you will join NSLA again this year for a Virtual Speaker Series that extends across the school year.  You will have options for webinars in the fall and spring, plus an in-person summer institute. NSLA hopes we can help to meet your professional learning needs through the different webinars, book studies, and resources on the website. We are looking forward to creating a great virtual experience as we pursue our mission to lead in the promotion of literacy in the state of Nebraska through collaboration, advocacy and professional development.  Watch for more details.  We hope you will join us!  

Dr. Julie Kozisek

professionallearning@neliteracy.org

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2020 CONFERENCE

  • "I took something away from every session which I rarely ever say about a conference."

  • "I was very impressed with the speakers I listened to and how organized the conference was.  I honestly learned a lot."
  • "The facilities were top notch, the food was delicious and most importantly the session topics and organization of sessions were very organized and efficient to meet participant needs! The Exhibit Hall was inviting and easy to access as well as easy access to visit with representatives/vendors."

  • "Top quality speakers for all sessions made it hard to choose which sessions to attend - a great problem to have!"

  • "This was a great conference! I took away many important lessons, got to make connections with lots of people, grew professionally and gained ideas for my teaching."

  • "I felt so inspired and renewed after after attending this conference! It's so great to have things reiterated that I maybe forgot, or to learn something new. Opportunities for networking were plentiful."

REASONS TO ATTEND THE NSLA CONFERENCE

  • "To be with other professionals that celebrate literacy"
  • "The conference is my opportunity for professional development and networking"
  • "Networking with professionals from NE and across the country"
  • "I really appreciated the applications to the classroom."
  • "Big takeaways from everyone I went to, which is huge"
  • "The topics covered were so relevant to my future and I am confident I can use many ideas, techniques and methods in my classroom."
  • "Gave me new ideas to bring back to the classroom and ideas for me as a reader and writer."
  • "To be with other professionals that celebrate literacy"
  • "The conference is my opportunity for professional development and networking"
  • "Networking with professionals from NE and across the country"
  • "I really appreciated the applications to the classroom."
  • "Big takeaways from everyone I went to, which is huge"
  • "The topics covered were so relevant to my future and I am confident I can use many ideas, techniques and methods in my classroom."
  • "Gave me new ideas to bring back to the classroom and ideas for me as a reader and writer."

STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

The Nebraska State Literacy Association (NSLA) Student Ambassador Program provides college students an opportunity for professional growth and networking at the NSLA annual conference.  In addition to the paid registration, the students will receive memberships to Nebraska State Literacy Association and International Literacy Association levels.  This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and networking for pre-service teachers during the annual conference and beyond.
Students will submit an application to the Student Ambassador Committee.

Contact:  Carin Appleget

Email:  studentambassador@neliteracy.org

Applications are due (date TBA)

Information and application form will be updated


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