2004 DIRECT INSTRUCTION TRAINING AND CONFERENCE
August 9-10, 2004
Edgewood College Campus
Madison, Wisconsin
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Sara Tarver, Ph.D., Professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Issues and Debates about Direct Instruction
FEATURED PRESENTER
Terry Dodds, Author of the new High-Performance Writing Program
OTHER PRESENTERS
Tonja Gallagher, M.S., Doctoral Student and Teaching Assistant, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Jane Jung , Ph.D., Second Grade Teacher, Lapham School, Madison,WI
Dolores Mishelow, former principal in Milwaukee, WI
Norm Mishelow, principal of Barton School in Milwaukee, U.S. Dept. of Ed. Blue Ribbon Award Winner
Beverly Trezek, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Chris Uelmen, M.S., Curriculum Coordinator, Core Knowledge Charter School, Verona, WI
CONFERENCE SESSIONS INFORMATION
The first day will begin with a keynote address by Dr. Sara Tarver. All participants will attend the keynote from 8:15-9:45. For the remainder of the first day and the entire second day, participants will attend one of five small group sessions (A, B, C, D or E). Participants who select ‘A’ session, Reading Mastery I, for example, attend that session for two days. The ‘D’ session is designed for participants with experience in Direct Instruction. Participants who select the ‘D’ session should fill out the supplemental portion of the registration form. The ‘E’ session, Train the Trainer, is designed for the experienced Direct Instruction teacher who wants to learn the skills needed to do large and small group DI training. Enrollment for ‘E’ session is limited. Interested participants should fill out the supplemental application portion of the registration form and will be notified of acceptance by June 25, 2004.
Participants can register for 1 graduate credit. See registration form.
For more information
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Full Two-Day Conference
Early Bird Discount – Save $25
Registration by May 14, 2004 $100
Registration after May 14, 2004 $125
REGISTRATION FORM
2004 DIRECT INSTRUCTION TRAINING & CONFERENCE
August 9-10, 2004
Name: Affiliation:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone where you can be reached after July 1, 2004:
Email Address:
I wish to attend the 2004 DIRECT INSTRUCTION TRAINING & CONFERENCE.
I have enclosed a ___check____purchase order in the amount of $__________.
Please bill my _____VISA ______MASTERCARD
Card # ____________________________Exp. Date__
Signature_________________________
Circle your session choice
A B C (see * below) D (see ** below) E (see *** below)
*If you choose SESSION “C”, indicate the grades you are working with: _________________
**If you choose SESSION “D”, indicate your Direct Instruction experience.
Name(s) of program(s) taught: _________________________.Years of experience:__________
***If you choose SESSION “E”, complete the following.
Current education position:
Number of years experience teaching using DI Programs:
Please list the Direct Instruction programs and levels you have had experience teaching:
On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following questions:
o Why are you interested in this session?
o How do you plan on using this training?
o Person to contact as a reference. Include Name, Phone #, Email Address:
How to Register by Mail
1. Complete the registration form.
2. Print out and enclose registration form with VISA/MASTERCARD information, check or institutional purchase order for the proper fee.
3. Mail completed form and fee to Peggy Petersen at: Peggy Petersen , 4802 West Wells Street, Apartment 4, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208.
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Confirmation
No confirmations will be sent for Session A, B, C and D. Please arrive at the conference registration area between 7:30 and 8:30 on Monday, August 9.
Lodging
The closest lodging to Edgewood Campus is the Best Western Inntowner, 24224 University Ave. Call 608-233-8778 for reservations.
Parking
Parking is free.
Graduate credits
1 credit is available through Viterbo College at a cost of $80.00. Participants wishing to receive credit must attend the full 2 day conference. 1 hour of additional reading and lesson practice (from the session you attend) will also be required. There is no need to pre-register with Viterbo. When you arrive at the conference, a table will be set up where you can complete a short form and pay tuition. Tuition may be paid by cash or check (no credit cards/debit cards). Please arrive early on the first day of the conference. If you have questions regarding credit, you may contact Tonja Gallagher at tggallagher@charter.net
Special Needs
ADI-WI is committed to making our activities accessible to persons with disabilities or special needs. If you anticipate a need for service, please indicate your request on the registration form. In the space below, indicate nature of request no later than July 15, 2004.
Cancellations
In the event that the conference must be cancelled, ADI-WI will notify participants and send a full refund by July 15, 2004.