VSLA Piedmont Area Chapter

The VSLA Piedmont Area Chapter needs YOU! Over the years, some of our board members have retired, dedicated many years to supporting our organization, or have moved on to other board positions. We are needing the involvement of folks passionate about literacy instruction to jump in and take on a role within our board. No matter the level of involvement you'd like, we need you!! You do not need to be a reading specialist for these positions. What we need is enthusiasm and people who love books, love professional development, love helping others, and most of all, love spreading the love of literacy to others. Please, email us at [email protected] OR send a message through messenger. We only ask that you live within one of the districts we serve.

Congratulations to the 116 Young Writers’ Winners in the Piedmont Area!!
We had over 400 submissions.

Cathy Collier has presented for our chapter several times. She is offering this wonderful webinar on three different dates. You can register for it over on her website using the link below.
https://wiseowlcathy.blogspot.com/2022/10/3-writing-centers-webinar-.html

Want help with centers? Want a FREE LIVE webinar? I'll be hosting a FREE webinar on 3 separate days. 3 Writing Centers to Encourage Independence with Early Writers will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 7 pm, Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 10 am and Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 11 am. I have a landing page on my blog to register for the webinar.

It'll be worth your time...so many free things...

https://wiseowlcathy.blogspot.com/2022/10/3-writing-centers-webinar-.html

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Oh what a privilege it was honoring this year’s finalists at our annual Young Writers Ceremony! We were all (students, parents, teachers and administrators) inspired by the message shared by Joshua Clemons, author of Clemons Van Forer’s Freedom. Additionally, several of our student authors shared their works as well. We are so proud of each and every one. Just look at all of these proud medalists and speakers! Fantastic work!! Thanks to our participating districts and private school participants, teachers, and families. With Virginia State Literacy Association

It’s not too late! Join us Saturday for a little teacher rejuvenator!

Join us for our Second Annual Building Readers Conference! One keynote address and 6 breakout sessions to choose from.

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://bit.ly/buildingreadersconference2022

CONFERENCE FLYER:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VH-S7GyCKJbXzH9NUFFoTjP_8Uf3XHMI/view?usp=drivesdk

Join us for our Second Annual Building Readers Conference! One keynote address and 6 breakout sessions to choose from.

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://bit.ly/buildingreadersconference2022

CONFERENCE FLYER:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VH-S7GyCKJbXzH9NUFFoTjP_8Uf3XHMI/view?usp=drivesdk

Join us Saturday, February 5th from 8:30-12:30 at Randolph College for our second annual BUILDING READERS CONFERENCE.

Cost is FREE for members and just $20 for nonmembers. Sign up with the link below.
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https://bit.ly/buildingreadersconference2022

FLYER LINK WITH ALL THE DETAILS:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VH-S7GyCKJbXzH9NUFFoTjP_8Uf3XHMI/view?usp=drivesdk

Join us Saturday, February 5th from 8:30-12:30 at Randolph College for our second annual BUILDING READERS CONFERENCE.

Cost is FREE for members and just $20 for nonmembers. Sign up with the link below.
👇👇👇👇
https://bit.ly/buildingreadersconference2022

FLYER LINK WITH ALL THE DETAILS:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VH-S7GyCKJbXzH9NUFFoTjP_8Uf3XHMI/view?usp=drivesdk

Teacher friends…
VSLA Piedmont Area Chapter is co-sponsoring the Building Readers Conference Saturday, February 5th at Randolph College. Check out our newsletter to learn more:

Building Readers Conference Information Hello and Happy New Year from VSLA-PAC! Today, we'd like to invite you and all K-8 teachers in the area to attend our second annual Building Readers Conference being hosted by Randolph College in Lynchburg (conference flyer linked below). On Saturday, February 5th from 8:30-12:30, the VSLA-...

The VSLA-Piedmont Area Chapter invites all K-8 teachers to attend our second annual Building Readers Conference being hosted by Randolph College in Lynchburg (conference flyer attached). On Saturday, February 5th from 8:30-12:30, the VSLA-Piedmont Area Chapter in partnership with the Randolph College Education Department will meet in Leggett Hall on the Randolph College campus according to the schedule below:

8:30-9:00 Welcome and Registration

9:00 AM Keynote Address: Winning Moves to Teach Reading (all)

10:00 AM Breakout Session #1:
Alternative Assessments and How to Use Your Data (2-8)
Integrating the Virginia Readers’ Choice Books Into Instruction (K-8)
Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: The missing link in phonics instruction. (K-2)

11:00 AM Breakout Session #2:
Bunnyland Economics-Lessons for the Primary Classroom (K-2)
Responsive Writing for the Middle Grades (3-8)
Using a Readers Workshop Model for Your ELA Instruction (K-5)

12:00 PM Closing Comments and Door Prizes

Randolph College does have COVID 19 safety requirements. All attendees must provide proof of vaccination, wear a mask while inside buildings on campus and socially distance as able. We hope that these protocols will help attendees feel safe to attend. We will limit attendance to the first 100 registrations. Additionally, we will have a virtual option available on a password protected website page from February 12-26th. The cost is $20 for nonmembers and free for members.

To sign up, we will use the form linked below. Each attendee will receive 5 recertification points for this event and an opportunity to win special door prizes (includes virtual attendees too).
https://bit.ly/buildingreadersconference2022

To view our conference flyer, CLICK BELOW:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VH-S7GyCKJbXzH9NUFFoTjP_8Uf3XHMI/view?usp=drivesdk

Deadlines are approaching! Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!

Did you know that VSLA offers a number of grants and scholarships? Most applications are due on January 10, so make sure to check the list at: https://www.vsra.org/awards and apply soon.