Southeast Alabama Regional Inservice Center
Gulf Coast Writing Conference
Keynote Speakers | Conference Schedule
Concurrent Sessions | Registration Forms
Please accept our invitation to join us at the Annual Gulf Coast Conference on the Teaching of Writing, June 30 - July 3, 2008, at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Florida!
Gretchen Bernabei’s teaching career spans more than 25 years—and counting. She has most recently taught English at Sandra Day O’Connor High School in San Antonio, Texas, where she was named Educator of the Year in 2003. In addition to high school, she has taught middle school, and will soon return to teaching in an elementary school. Gretchen has shared her experience with other teachers through seminars, journal articles and books offering field-tested techniques for teaching writing . Her newly published The Good Writer’s Kit for Hampton-Brown/National Geographic is a multi-component program for inspiring adolescent writers. More about Gretchen Bernabei...
Josie Javens has been training educators in the United States for the past 20 years. Her workshops incorporate all 5 essential components of a balanced literacy program. She has also presented staff development in Science, Social Science, Math and Reading. Josie's teaching experience includes 15 years with the award winning Irvine Unified School District and 7 years as a lead demonstration teacher in the same district. She has presented workshops, conference sessions, and keynotes nationally with Educators Training Network, Staff Development for Educators and Language Circle/Project Read. Her expertise includes staff development and demonstration lessons for U.S. school districts, schools and County Departments of Education. She is an AB1086 Provider (Literacy) for the State of California and a national provider of NCLB. Josie has also taught educational courses for Sonoma and Sacramento California State Universities. More about Josie Javens...
Diane Wheeler provides product information, in-service, and a variety of professional topics to individuals, committees, and groups across the United States. She creates special presentations to focused groups concerning the various aspects of materials as related to their validity, reliability and research base. Especially enjoyable to her are opportunities to relate to parents, teachers and supervisors ways that materials can be used and managed in an audience participation format. More about Diane Wheeler...
Monday, June 30, 2008
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration — Bayview Room, Linkside Conference Center (download map [PDF] )
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Reception – Bayside Patio
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration/Exhibits—Bayview Room
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Keynote Address — Josie Javens
“The 5 Essential Components of A Quality Writing Program (K-12)”
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions A
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Writing Workshop — Josie Javens
“Using Graphic Organizers to Help Students Write (K-12)”
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration/Exhibits
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Keynote Address — Diane Wheeler
“GPS Writing Instruction 101: RECALCULATING the Plan for Student Success (K-12)”
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions B
11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions C
12:20 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Writing Workshop — Diane Wheeler
“Continuing the GPS Writing Route: Proficient Writing Destination Ahead! (K-12)”
Thursday, July 3, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Registration/Exhibits
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Keynote Address — Gretchen Bernabei
“Ba-da-bing! A One-sentence Strategy to Dazzle Your Reader (K-12)”
10:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
Writing Workshop — Gretchen Bernabei
“Writing Secrets: Two Hands, Life Truths, and One Annoying Voice (K-12)”
In addition to the keynote speakers, concurrent sessions will be conducted by teachers from New Mexico, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, and all over Alabama:
- Teaching Students to Write in the Content Areas (K-3)
- Publishing with Young Authors (K-3)
- Coaching the Reluctant Writer (K-5)
- Writing Smarter—Younger (K-5)
- Boosting Learning through Writing (K-5)
- From Critical Thinking to Nonfiction Writing (K-12)
- Narrative Writing Made Easy (4-5)
- The “Write” Subject (4-5)
- Transforming Students through Writing (4-5)
- Learning the Writing Process in a Caring Community (4-5)
- Complete Writing Instruction: Elements of an Exceptional Approach (4-5)
- Tweaking Narrative Writing for the ADAW (4-5)
- Writing Poetry to Enhance Reading Comprehension in the Content Areas (4-12)
- Images and Words: Anne Frank and the Interactive Writing Experience (6-8)
- Try It, You’ll Like It! Shakespeare or Middle School Students (6-8)
- Teaching Writing Strategy Instruction to Special Needs Students in General Education Collaborative Classrooms (6-8)
- Discovering Voice Through Poetry in the Middle School Classroom (6-8)
- Models Aren’t Just for Sports Illustrated: The Skinny on How to Teach Creative Writing Using Literary Models (6-12)
- Making Biographical Research Exciting (6-12)
- Teaching Values in a Materially Rich but Morally Poor Society (6-12)
- Writing for Enjoyment, for Communication, and for Assessment (7-12)
- Brush Up On Writing! (9-12)
- Meeting the Challenge: Strategies for Writing in the High School and College Classroom and for Writing on Demand (9-12)
Housing Request Form [PDF]
Arrangements for lodging (special conference rate of $159 (reg rm), $195 (resort classic 1 bdrm), $249 (resort classic 2 bdrm) + tax for up to four persons) should be made directly with the Sandestin Group Reservations Office at 800-320-8115 before May 30, 2008. To receive this special rate, please mention Group Code: 21Y40O. Please make your reservations early!
Conference Registration Form [PDF]
$115 Individual Registration
$135 On-Site Registration
(Registration includes: Keynotes, Writing Workshops, Concurrent Sessions, Monday Reception, and Tuesday Luncheon, Wednesday Lunch.)
Call for Presentations Form [PDF]
If you are interested in presenting a concurrent session at the conference, please fill out the Call for Presentations Form.
For More Information about the Conference, contact:
Mrs. Terry White at 334-670-3594, 334-670-3495
Southeast Alabama Regional Inservice Center
or e-mail twhite@troy.edu
The 2008 Gulf Coast Conference on the Teaching of Writing is sponsored by Alabama's Regional Inservice Centers.
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