About the 2012 READ 180 National Summer Institute
This year marks the seventh annual READ 180 National Summer Institute, a conference where educators from across the nation engage in four days of intensive professional development and share implementation successes and best practices for improving instructional effectiveness.
The READ 180 National Summer Institute provides an excellent opportunity to:
- Participate in quality professional development with the nation’s leading experts.
- Focus on raising reading achievement for your striving readers with READ 180 and System 44.
- Build relationships with READ 180 colleagues from across the nation and become active members of the READ 180 Community.
Download the 2012 Institute Brochure
2012 Schedule At-A-Glance
Download the Complete Institute Agenda
Monday, July 23
Pre-Institute Workshops
8:00 A.M. — 3:00 P.M.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for Pre-Institute attendees only. Must show Pre-Institute badge to attend.
(Pre-Institute Registration will begin on Sunday, July 22 from 6:00 P.M.– 8:00 P.M.)
General Institute Registration
7:00 A.M. — 4:00 P.M.
General Institute
3:30 P.M. — 8:30 P.M.
Opening Session, Welcome Reception, and Exhibit Hall
Featured
Keynote Speaker:
Byron Pitts
Byron Pitts
Tuesday, July 24
General and Elective Workshops
8:00 A.M. — 5:30 P.M.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Must show Institute badge to attend.
Sharon Robinson
Wednesday, July 25
General and Elective Workshops
8:00 A.M. — 5:30 P.M.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Must show Institute badge to attend.
Featured Presenters:
READ 180
Student Panel
Thursday, July 26
General and Elective Workshops, Closing Session
8:00 A.M. — 12:00 P.M.
Breakfast will be provided. Must show Institute badge to attend.
Optional: Book Signing with LouAnne Johnson
12:00 P.M. — 2:00 P.M.
Michelle Shearer
LouAnne Johnson