Kentucky Literacy Research Symposium

The Collaborative Center for Literacy Development, the Carol Lee Robertson Endowment, and the Kentucky Reading Association are co-sponsoring the sixth Kentucky Literacy Research Symposium, which will be held on May 13, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. Details about this particular event are being refined and will be made avaibale once finalized. Please consider visiting this page after the first of the year to obtain information.

The purpose of this event is to bring the foremost thinkers and researchers in the field of literacy research to Kentucky to address issues of national, state, and local importance. This event will serve as a springboard for future initiatives in which Kentucky is showcased and viewed nationally as a literacy "think tank" where scholars, researchers, and practitioners come together to critically examine and discuss issues in literacy research and practice. 

2010 SYMPOSIUM OVERVIEW

Issues: Response to Intervention

Format: Each speaker will present their research and then on the practical applications in the classroom.as realted to Response to Intervention (RTI). Cultural considerations, comprehension, adolescent literacy, and assessment issues relative to RTI will be addressed.

Presenters:

Dr. Mark Conley
University of Memphis

Dr. Janice Dole
University of Utah

Dr. Patricia Edwards
Michigan State University

Dr. Peter Johnston

Location:   Lexington, Kentucky

Date:           

May 13, 2009

We invite you to attend this unique event. If you would like further information please contact:

  Janice F. Almasi, Ph.D.
Carol Lee Robertson Endowed Professor of Literacy Education
University of Kentucky
101 Taylor Education Building
Lexington, KY  40506-0001
KLRS@webmail.coe.uky.edu
  • Registration Form 
  • KLRS Flyer
  • Schedule of Events
  • Speakers and Presentations
  • Directions to Spindletop Hall
  • Directions to Hyatt Regency