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The Reading League national conference
- School:
- East Bay Senior High School
- Subject:
- Literacy
- Teacher:
- Rachael M Ward
- 200311
- Students Impacted:
- 1300
- Grade:
- 9-12
- Date:
- July 25, 2024
- Deadline:
- September 9, 2024
0% Funded
Only $1,530.07 Needed
Goal
I am writing to request approval to attend the 8th Annual Conference of The Reading League at the Charlotte Convention Center from October 15-17, 2024. As an educator deeply committed to evidence-aligned reading instruction, this premier event presents invaluable opportunities for professional growth and development. While I do have a master's degree in the Science of Reading, I am not a Literacy lead, yet. I realize that this is an expensive ask for a teacher, but I have high hopes of working with the district in the area of curriculum instruction and creating a relevant and impactful literacy curriculum.
https://www.thereadingleague.org/conference/
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What will be done with my students
Attending the conference will provide me with:
● Deeper Understanding: I will gain insights into evidence-aligned reading instruction strategies, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the science of reading and its implications for teaching and learning.
● Learning from Top Experts: Sessions led by renowned educators, researchers, and authors will offer best practices and proven approaches to teaching reading, ensuring I learn from the best in the field. This year’s speakers include Zaretta Hammond, Dr. Linnea Ehri, and Dr. Barbara Foorman.
● Networking Opportunities: Connecting with like-minded professionals from around the globe will foster collaboration, idea-sharing, and ongoing support, enhancing my effectiveness as an educator.
● Professional Growth: Participation will provide me with a certificate for continuing education hours towards my professional growth goals and directly benefit our students by enhancing my ability to deliver high-quality reading instruction grounded in research.
● Contributing to School Improvement: Bringing back the latest research-based strategies will enable me to make meaningful contributions to our school's literacy initiatives, supporting our goals for academic excellence.
Benefits to my students
Attending The Reading League conference will not only benefit my professional development but also positively impact our school community. I am committed to sharing gained knowledge and
insights with colleagues, actively contributing to our collective efforts to improve literacy instruction and student achievement.
Budget Narrative
According to GasBuddy, Total Trip Cost $143.07
Distance Fuel Used
1,185 mi 46.73 gal
milage rate= 143.07/ 1185= 0.12
I am requesting a three-night stay at the Hilton. This does include a special rate provided by the conference. I chose this hotel from a list on the conference website. I included the website below. The room is 199$ per night x 3 nights = 688$
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=CLTCTDT&arrivalDate=2024-10-15&departureDate=2024-10-18&groupCode=TRL&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OH%2CMB%2Cattendmyevent%2CMULTIPR%2COfferCTA%2CMultipage%2CBook%2Ci81912
Items
# | Item | Cost |
---|---|---|
1 | The Reading League conference price | $699.00 |
2 | Hotel 3 nights @199 per night | $688.00 |
3 | Gas | $143.07 |
Total: | $1,530.07 |
0% Funded
Only $1,530.07 Needed
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