2017 - 2018
MAY 17, 2018
Installation of Officers
Thursday, May 17th, at 5:30 PM
South Mandarin Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd. 32223
A shsort, elebratory meeting was held to install the 2018-2019 Officers
of the Duval County Reading Council and recognize the dedication of all members of
DCRC's leadership team.
Thursday, May 17th, at 5:30 PM
South Mandarin Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd. 32223
A shsort, elebratory meeting was held to install the 2018-2019 Officers
of the Duval County Reading Council and recognize the dedication of all members of
DCRC's leadership team.
APRIL 5, 2018
Final Meeting of the 2017-2018 School Year
Thursday, April 5, 2018
6:00 PM Refreshments
6:30 - 8:00 PM Program
Schultz Center
4019 Boulevard Center Drive, Jacksonville
Speakers: Amber Holley and Elizabeth McConney, Jacksonville Public Library
Topic: Story Journeys: Interactive Read-alouds for Your Classroom
The Duval County Reading Council held its final meeting of the year on Thursday, April 5th, and it was a fun evening for those in attendance. Speakers Amber Holley and Elizabeth McConney, had us up on our feet, laughing, and learning. A few of our members even showed off their acting skills while performing the group story we developed called "GoldieAnteater and the Three Tortoises". (You needed to be there to see how we came up with that title!).
Also on the program was the presentation of the Lisa G. Wells Past Presidents' Literacy Award to Debbie Sanders, an extraordinary supporter of children, teachers, and the DCRC. Debbie is the representative for Heinemann, Snap Learning, and Booksourse in north Florida and has gone far beyond that role to help DCRC realize its goals this year providing professional development opportunities to our members.
The room looked festive decked out in childrens' book themes for Table Tales. Thank you to those who sponsored a table and delighted us with their creativity.
President-elect, Rebekah Mitchell presented a beautiful bouquet to out-going president, Tamara Bettes. Tamara has been a steadfast leader throughout the year and worked tirelessly to serve literacy educators and the Duval County Reading Council.
Thursday, April 5, 2018
6:00 PM Refreshments
6:30 - 8:00 PM Program
Schultz Center
4019 Boulevard Center Drive, Jacksonville
Speakers: Amber Holley and Elizabeth McConney, Jacksonville Public Library
Topic: Story Journeys: Interactive Read-alouds for Your Classroom
The Duval County Reading Council held its final meeting of the year on Thursday, April 5th, and it was a fun evening for those in attendance. Speakers Amber Holley and Elizabeth McConney, had us up on our feet, laughing, and learning. A few of our members even showed off their acting skills while performing the group story we developed called "GoldieAnteater and the Three Tortoises". (You needed to be there to see how we came up with that title!).
Also on the program was the presentation of the Lisa G. Wells Past Presidents' Literacy Award to Debbie Sanders, an extraordinary supporter of children, teachers, and the DCRC. Debbie is the representative for Heinemann, Snap Learning, and Booksourse in north Florida and has gone far beyond that role to help DCRC realize its goals this year providing professional development opportunities to our members.
The room looked festive decked out in childrens' book themes for Table Tales. Thank you to those who sponsored a table and delighted us with their creativity.
President-elect, Rebekah Mitchell presented a beautiful bouquet to out-going president, Tamara Bettes. Tamara has been a steadfast leader throughout the year and worked tirelessly to serve literacy educators and the Duval County Reading Council.
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Photo on left: Past-President, Mary Noll, presents the 2018 Lisa G. Wells Past-Presidents' Literacy Award to Debbie Sanders.
Photo on right: Our speakers, Amber Hailey and Elizabeth McConney, from the Jacksonville Public Library.
Photo on right: Our speakers, Amber Hailey and Elizabeth McConney, from the Jacksonville Public Library.
JANUARY 27, 2018
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Thursday, November 30, 2017
6:00 - 6:30 PM Refreshments
6:30 - 8:00 PM Meeting
Schultz Center - 4019 Boulevard Center Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32207
Don't forget to bring a gift bag to support our annual Hubbard House project. Include toiletries, a book or magazine for women or children, and perhaps notepads and pens/pencils. Thank you for your generosity during this special season of the year.
Speaker: Liz Rosado-McGrath - sponsored by Debbie Sanders and Heinemann Publishers
Topic: A Bedrock of Developing Literacy: Interactive Read Aloud
Interactive read aloud and literature discussion are a critical component of students acquiring literacy over time. It is the precursor to a student's ability to process text at higher levels on their own. Explore how interactive read aloud sets the stage for text selection, academic language, and setting curriculum goals.
Liz Rosado-McGrath, Med, is currently a National Content Specialist with Heinemann Publishers. She is a former classroom teacher, central and campus administrator. Her areas of expertise are in the field of bilingual/ESL and literacy education. Liz is a former Reading Recovery/Descubriendo la Lectura teacher and feels passionately about struggling readers as she is a former "low reading group" member herself. She currently resides in Houston, TX.
6:00 - 6:30 PM Refreshments
6:30 - 8:00 PM Meeting
Schultz Center - 4019 Boulevard Center Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32207
Don't forget to bring a gift bag to support our annual Hubbard House project. Include toiletries, a book or magazine for women or children, and perhaps notepads and pens/pencils. Thank you for your generosity during this special season of the year.
Speaker: Liz Rosado-McGrath - sponsored by Debbie Sanders and Heinemann Publishers
Topic: A Bedrock of Developing Literacy: Interactive Read Aloud
Interactive read aloud and literature discussion are a critical component of students acquiring literacy over time. It is the precursor to a student's ability to process text at higher levels on their own. Explore how interactive read aloud sets the stage for text selection, academic language, and setting curriculum goals.
Liz Rosado-McGrath, Med, is currently a National Content Specialist with Heinemann Publishers. She is a former classroom teacher, central and campus administrator. Her areas of expertise are in the field of bilingual/ESL and literacy education. Liz is a former Reading Recovery/Descubriendo la Lectura teacher and feels passionately about struggling readers as she is a former "low reading group" member herself. She currently resides in Houston, TX.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Thursday, September 18, 2017
Schultz Center
Refreshments - 6:00
Meeting - 6:30 - 8:00
SPEAKER: BARBARA ANDREWS
TOPIC: SUPPORTING QUALITY CONVERSATIONS IN A COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM
SPONSORED BY: BENCHMARK EDUCATION
Schultz Center
Refreshments - 6:00
Meeting - 6:30 - 8:00
SPEAKER: BARBARA ANDREWS
TOPIC: SUPPORTING QUALITY CONVERSATIONS IN A COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM
SPONSORED BY: BENCHMARK EDUCATION