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Annual Conference

FRA’s 44th
Annual Conference

Wyndham Orlando Resort
October 19 – 22, 2006

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PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
 
    Pre-conference Institutes    
    Thursday, October 19, 2006    
    You must be registered for the conference to attend the institutes.  Additional charge of $20 for each institute.    
12:00 - 2:45   Essential Reading Comprehension:  Theories and Transforming Practices   Cathy Kim, Elayne Moe
       
12:00 - 2:45   Are There Any Questions?  Improving Students' Reading Comprehension on Test-Taking   Rick DuVall
       
12:00 - 2:45   Helping Students Turn Facts Into Understanding!   Vicki Zygorious-Coe
       
12:00 - 2:45   For the Love of Words!  Systematic Vocabulary Instruction   Shannon Ayrish, Sharon Hinsley
       
12:00 - 2:45   Dyslexia:  The Warning Signs (Part 1 of 2)   Susan Barton
         
3:00 - 5:45   Using Children's Picture Books to Teach PAM:  PE, Art, and Music   Alice Elebash, Lizzy Huzyak, Katie Mann
       
3:00 - 5:45   Simple Art and Craft Ideas to Enhance and Stimulate Learning   Mary Dall
       
3:00 - 5:45   Pump Them Up for Writing!  An Rx for FCAT Success   Jane Feber 
       
3:00 - 5:45   Beyond Surface Learning in the Content Area:  Strategic and Thoughtful Questioning   Michelle Kelley, Nicki Claussen-Grace
         
3:00 - 5:45   Dyslexia:  Effective Reading Instruction (Part 2 of 2)   Susan Barton
         
6:00 - 8:00   Opening Gala - Exhibits & Martini Mashed Potato Bar
         
8:00 - 9:15   Wavelength's Musical Staff:
A Hilarious Musical About Teaching
         
9:30 - 10:00   Ice Cream Social