Cris Tovani Study Group

                                                             

So What Do They Really Know?

The Literacy connection welcomes with pleasure Cris Tovani, author of So What Do They Really Know? (Stenhouse, 2011) I Read It, But I don’t Get It (Stenhouse, 2000), and other books.  Cris is a reading specialist, an accomplished teacher, a nationally known consultant, and a staff developer for the Denver-based Public Education and Business Coalition (PEBC.

The Literacy Connection Program will consist of two general sessions, at which snacks will be provided, and a day of demonstration teaching by Cris Tovani, followed by an all day general session which she will address.  One semester of Ashland University credit will be available for the completed course.  There will be two smaller geographic meetings between the first two general sessions for those taking the Ashland course

Those taking the course for credit must be present at the opening meeting to receive their free copies of Tovani’s book, must attend all sessions, and must complete a classroom project related to the book.  They will need to stay one half hour after the first class to receive details about the course.  Marlene Beierle, former Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator for Westerville Schools, and Carol Price, former Coordinator of Language Arts for Worthington Schools, (both adjunct professors of Ashland University) will be the instructors for the course.

The cost for those attending all four sessions will be $150.00.  There will be an additional charge for university credit, and the participants attending all four sessions and/or taking the course for credit will receive a copy of Cris Tovani’s book free of charge.

        ✦First Meeting:  Cris Tovani Study Group, Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 4:30-6:00 P.M.,        

          Because we have a smaller number of program participants this year, we

        are moving the first TLC Tovani meeting from Fouse Elementary School to

        Cover-to-Cover Bookstore,  3560 N. High St., Clintonville (614) 263-1624 -Google Maps.

            It is at the intersection of High Street and Torrence Road, 3 blocks north of East North Broadway

            on the northeast corner across from Wendy’s.  There is a small parking lot as well as on-street                

            parking on Torrence Road.  After the program is introduced and explained, Sally Oddi will give her

            annual book talk.  Afterward,  participants may browse and buy books if they wish to do so.

            Cost $25.00.

1. ✦Second Meeting: Cris Tovani Study Group, Wednesday April 11, 2012, 4:30-6:00 P.M., 
   

2.   Fouse Elementary School, 5800 S. Old 3C Highway, Westerville, OH - Google Maps.
     Cost $25.00.
   
   

3. ✦Demonstration Teaching: Cris Tovani, Friday, April 27, 2012, 8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M.,
   

          Wickliffe Progressive School, 2405 Wickliffe Rd., Upper Arlington, OH - Google Maps. 

          Cost $75.00.                                                                         

1. ✦General Session:  Cris Tovani, Saturday, April 28, 2012, 8:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M.,                        
   

2.   Wickliffe Progressive School, 2405 Wickliffe Rd., Upper Arlington, OH - Google Maps.
   

3.   Cost $75.00.
   

4. 
   

The Literacy Connection is delighted to have this return visit with Cris Tovani and the opportunity to learn from her new book.  If you are interested in attending, please click here to download the registration form. Complete the form and mail it with payment to Peggy Oxley, 298 Brevoort Road, Columbus, OH 43214.  If you have any questions you may call Peggy at 614-882-2710 (school) or 614-267-6413 (home).  Please make the check payable to The Literacy Connection.  There will be no refunds.