2013 Schedule

CONNECTICUTHartford / May 21

(Bristol)CT Five (5) Contact Hours Available

with Prior District Approval

MA Contact Hours Verification Available

RI Five (5) Contact Hours Available

NEW HAMPSHIREManchester / May 20

NH Clock Hours Verification Available

MA Contact Hours Verification Available

NEW JERSEYNewark / May 23

(Parsippany)NJ Professional Development Hours Available with Prior District Approval

NEW YORKWhite Plains / May 22

(New Rochelle)NY CPE Hours Verification Available

with Prior District Approval

CT Five (5) Contact Hours Available with District Approval

NJ Professional Development Hours Available with

Prior District Approval

ADVANCED GUIDED READING STRATEGIES: NEW, Practical Ideas to Strengthen and

Enhance Your Guided Reading Instruction (Grades 1‑3)

Presented by

CINDY MERRILEES

Outstanding Teacher and National Trainer

Specifically Designed for Educators Serving Grades 1‑3: Classroom Teachers, Resource Teachers, Special Education Staff, Title I Staff Members, Reading Specialists, Instructional Aides, and Administrators

hh Practical and ready‑to‑use advanced guided reading strategies to maximize your students’ reading skills and achievement

hh Take your guided reading instruction to the next level with dozens of practical tools and innovative ideas you can try immediately

hh Make the most of your small group reading instruction using research‑based techniques

hh Outstanding ideas, video segments, book titles, and classroom‑proven techniques for using guided reading to differentiate instruction and build your students’ comprehension skills

hh Receive an extensive guided reading resource handbook to strengthen the reading skills of all your students

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Practical Ideas and Strategies

Join outstanding presenter Cindy Merrilees in an idea‑packed seminar that will take the basics of guided reading to a more advanced and enhanced level. Cindy will inspire you with classroom‑proven strategies, ideas and techniques designed to move your existing guided reading program to the next level without making things more complicated! She will share the most current and effective research‑based guided reading strategies to help increase your students’ reading achievement. You will discover effective guided reading lessons that go beyond the basics to more advanced strategies and techniques that will increase your students’ fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. In addition, Cindy will use video clips filmed in real classrooms with real students modeling many of the strategies presented in the seminar. Cindy will share, from a practitioner’s point of view, specific techniques to help all your students use good reading strategies. You’ll leave with numerous practical, classroom‑proven strategies and an extensive resource handbook to help you implement these valuable techniques in your own primary classroom.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

1. Enhance Your Current Guided Reading Program with Advanced Guided Reading StrategiesHighly effective ways to maximize the effectiveness of your guided reading instruction ... Practical techniques to better meet your students’ needs

2. Video Clips that Demonstrate Highly Effective Reading StrategiesSee the latest research‑based strategies to make guided reading most beneficial for students ... Demonstrations by real teachers working with real students

3. Use Advanced Guided Reading Strategies to Differentiate InstructionStrengthen your guided reading instruction with outstanding techniques that address the diverse needs of your students ... Challenge your high‑achieving readers and meet the needs of those who struggle

4. Take a Fresh Look at Teaching Comprehension and Vocabulary StrategiesPractical activities that build vocabulary and comprehension skills for grades 1‑3 ... Practical, effective techniques to maximize learning and retention

5. Plan the Most Effective Mini‑LessonsDiscover powerful, new strategies for teaching reading skills in a mini‑lesson format ... Specific lessons designed to introduce, extend and reinforce critical reading skills

6. Incorporate the Most Current Research on Effective Reading InstructionLearn practical, proven strategies to put the most current research to work in your classroom ... Use guided reading to implement best practices

7. Use a Variety of Reading Materials and Titles to Expand Students’ Reading ExperiencesHow to easily incorporate a variety of titles and reading materials into your existing guided reading program ... Maximize the materials and books you already have in your classroom

8. Discover Unique Ways to Connect Reading Skills to Writing SkillsIncorporate powerful reading journal prompts and springboards that support students in drafting written responses to text ... Utilize guided reading groups to connect reading and writing

9. Take Your Guided Reading Instruction to the Next LevelDiscover new ways to organize, manage and maximize the effectiveness of your guided reading groups ... Provide outstanding instruction in ways that make the most sense

10. Receive an Extensive Resource HandbookEach participant will receive an extensive resource handbook packed with valuable strategies and techniques ... All ideas are highly practical and ready to use in your grades 1‑3 classrooms

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Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

hh Increase your students’ reading skills through advanced guided reading strategies

hh Outstanding ways to strengthen your current guided reading program

hh Practical tips you can use immediately to meet your students’ needs without increasing your workload

hh Effective mini‑lesson format to strengthen your reading instruction

hh New ways to differentiate instruction through guided reading

hh Practical, effective techniques to maximize comprehension skills and vocabulary development

hh How to use current research and implement best practices in your guided reading instruction

hh Specific strategies to teach comprehension skills using a variety of children’s literature

hh Tips for helping students respond to text through reading journals

hh Creative ideas for using guided reading to motivate reluctant readers

hh Powerful techniques to move beyond literacy centers and incorporate independent reading activities

hh How to incorporate lesson plans that make the most of your guided reading schedule

hh New ways to manage and organize the rest of the class while you work with guided reading groups

hh Practical tips to maximize the effectiveness of flexible grouping

hh Before, during and after reading strategies to use with your existing guided reading materials

hh Multiple ways to use excellent, motivating books to teach essential reading skills and strategies

hh Outstanding teaching techniques to take your guided reading instruction to the next level

“Cindy was remarkable! She

took a complex idea and

broke it down into simple,

useful suggestions. You can’t

help but walk away with ideas

to try in your classroom.”

– Merrilee Betts, 2nd Grade Teacher

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Bureau of Education & Research915 118th Avenue SE • PO Box 96068 • Bellevue, WA 98009-9668Phone (800) 735-3503 • Fax (425) 453-1134 • www.ber.org

A Message From Your Seminar Leader,

Cindy Merrilees

“During our day

together, we will focus

on practical ways

to successfully take

guided reading to

the next level in your

classroom to increase

reading achievement

for your students.”

Dear Colleague:

Are you looking for more advanced strategies to enhance and strengthen your guided reading instruction? Are you ready to move beyond the basics to more advanced strategies and techniques? If you’ve been using guided reading and are looking for new advanced ideas, this seminar is for you!

During our day together, we will focus on practical ways to successfully take guided reading to the next level in your classroom to increase reading achievement for your students. I will share ways to incorporate current, research‑based small group lessons, including the key components of an effective guided reading lesson. We’ll look at assessment and how it translates into using the right book with the right student.

There will be dozens of ideas and strategies that will fit into your existing guided reading program including:

• Highly practical management and organizational techniques that will maximize the effectiveness of your current guided reading program

• Ideas to motivate and engage even your reluctant readers

• Strategies for increasing your students’ reading comprehension

• Ways to engage the rest of the class while you work with guided reading groups

• Outstanding teaching techniques that will take your guided reading instruction to the next level

You will leave this seminar with new and improved ways of implementing a comprehensive guided reading program to help all your students become better readers! I look forward to meeting you there!

Sincerely,

Cindy Merrilees

P.S. All the ideas I give you will be practical and realistic strategies that are proven to work with students in grades 1‑3!

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Uniquely Qualified Instructor

CINDY MERRILEES is an excellent presenter and a highly experienced primary teacher. In addition, Cindy trains teachers and presents work shops at regional and national conferences. She is the co‑author of two popular professional books for teachers Ten Ways to Become a Better Reader and Write on Target, as well as the author of ADVANCED GUIDED READING STRATEGIES: New, Practical Ideas to Maximize the Effectiveness of Your Guided Reading Instruction (Grades 1‑3), the resource handbook each participant will receive at her seminar. Cindy’s expertise, practicality and enthusiasm keep her seminars fast‑moving, enjoyable and filled with useful ideas you can implement immediately in your own primary classroom.

What Your Colleagues Say About Cindy Merrilees

“I could have listened and discussed guided reading for days with Cindy. The seminar was excellent! It provided a realistic approach for the everyday teacher.” – Lana Lane, 2nd Grade Teacher

“Cindy Merrilees was wonderful at explaining how to use guided reading in the classroom. She gave practical strategies to use to engage all students in guided reading. It was a fantastic seminar.”

– Amanda Park, 1st Grade Teacher

“Fun, fast‑paced and engaging. Very useful.”– Julie Levelius, 3rd Grade Teacher

“This was a super presentation! I learned so much and am very excited to get back to school and use all these new ideas!”

– Jessica Sikorski, 1st Grade Teacher

“I thought the seminar was wonderful! The presenter was so down‑to‑earth and approachable! Her suggestions and teachings were very practical and just like we as teachers want to engage our students, she engaged us! The resource handbook is amazing too! Thank you!”

– Kelli Johns, 2nd Grade Teacher

“As a veteran teacher, I left with lots of practical ideas I can use immediately in my second grade classroom. She reinforced practices I’m already using and gave me new activities to use in my guided reading groups.” – Bonnie Dimond, 2nd Grade Teacher

“Excellent seminar! Cindy gave wonderful, very practical ideas. She answered many ‘what if’ questions. It was one of the most thorough and useful guided reading seminars I have attended!”

– Linda Hinrichs, 1st Grade Teacher

“Cindy is very up to date with current obstacles teachers face in the classroom. She is an excellent presenter who doesn’t sugar coat the realities of the classroom yet suggests possible solutions that are practical and achievable.” – Kapualiani Mashima, Teacher

“Everything seems doable. I really liked how Cindy explained ‘how‑to’ and then showed a video clip of it in action. Great ideas that I would like to try in my classroom immediately.”

– Kelly Tomiyashi, 2nd/3rd Grade Teacher

“Excellent strategies for meeting the needs of all students with guided reading techniques.” – Antoinette Goodwin, 2nd Grade Teacher

“Practical, useful and research‑based information! I laughed too! Thank you!” – Julie Christman, 1st Grade Teacher

“A great day! It’s wonderful to come away with practical ideas to try right away. Theory is fine and needed, but the ‘how‑to’ is what teachers crave and Cindy does it splendidly.” – Judy Gerner, 1st Grade Teacher

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“Wow! Cindy’s presentation

was awesome and the

resource handbook will be

well used. Thank you!”

– Amy Czechowski, Special Education Teacher

You’ll Receive an Extensive Resource HandbookYou will receive an extensive resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. Included in the handbook are:• Dozens of practical tools and unique

strategies to take your guided reading instruction to the next level

• Specific, classroom‑proven techniques to differentiate instruction in order to meet the diverse needs of all your students

• Practical, research‑based ways to get big results from small group reading

• Detailed descriptions of innovative ways to maximize the effectiveness of your guided reading instruction

• A bibliography of books that work well with a wide range of students

Meet and ShareThis seminar provides an excellent opportunity for participants to meet and share ideas with other educators interested in using advanced guided reading strategies.

Consultation AvailableCindy Merrilees will be available at the seminar for consultation regarding the unique needs of your own program.

Semester Credit OptionOne graduate elective level credit is available with an additional fee and completion of a follow‑up practicum project. Details for direct enrollment with Brandman University, part of the Chapman University system, will be available at the seminar.

Meet Inservice RequirementsAt the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements.

Special Benefits of Attending

On‑Site Training

Most BER seminars can be brought to your school or district. See the options at www.ber.org/onsite or call 877‑857‑8964 to speak to one of our On‑Site Training Consultants.

Online LearningBER offers educators a wide range of online courses that are affordable, fun, fast, and convenient. You can earn 24 continuing education hours for any online course as well as 1 or 2 graduate‑level credits for most courses. See the menu of available courses at www.ber.org/onlinelearning.

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MAIL this form to: Bureau of Education & Research 915118thAvenueSE•POBox96068 Bellevue,WA 98009-9668

REGISTER ONLINE at: www.ber.org

Program HoursAll seminars are scheduled 8:30 a.m. ‑ 3:15 p.m.Check‑in 8:00 a.m. ‑ 8:30 a.m.

FeeThe registration fee is $225 per person, $205 per person for groups of five or more registering at the same time. Call us at 1‑800‑735‑3503 for groups of ten or more. Payment is due prior to the program. No cash please. Fee includes seminar registration, morning coffee and tea, a personalized certificate of participation, and an extensive resource handbook.

Cancellations/Substitutions100% of your paid registration fee will be refunded if you can’t attend and notify us at least 10 days before the seminar. Late cancellations can exchange for a certificate to attend another seminar or will be refunded less a $15 service fee. Substitutions may be made anytime without charge.

Further QuestionsCall the Bureau of Education & Research (800) 735‑3503 or visit us online at www.ber.org. The Bureau is North America’s leading presenter of seminar training for professional educators. Programs are based on sound research, are highly practical in content and consistently receive excellent evaluations.

Meeting Sites and Hotel AccommodationsSeminars will be held at the following sites:hh Hartford: Clarion – Bristol, (860) 589‑7766hh Manchester: Executive Court Banquet Facility, (603) 626‑4788; hotel accommodations available at Best Western Executive Court Inn, (603) 627‑2525hh Newark: Holiday Inn – Parsippany, (973) 263‑2000hh White Plains: Radisson – New Rochelle, (914) 576‑3700

If needed, please make your own hotel reservations by calling the appropriate hotel listed above.

Can’t Attend?This seminar is available on CDs with a comprehensive resource handbook at a cost of $99.00 plus $9.00 shipping and handling. To order, call toll‑free 1‑800‑735‑3503 (Stock #A‑RGY‑1509) or use the order form on the back page.

Program GuaranteeWe stand behind the high quality of our programs by providing the following unconditional guarantee: If you are not satisfied with this program, we’ll give you a 100% refund of your registration fee.

Possible Funding Sources:Race to the Top grants; Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds, including Title I School Improvement Grants; Title VI; Title VII; Restructuring grants; At‑Risk grants, Bilingual/ESL and Migrant Education funds; IDEA; Demonstration School Funds; Parent Teacher Organizations; and Inservice Training funds.

Who Should AttendEducators serving grades 1‑3: Classroom Teachers, Resource Teachers, Special Education Staff, Title I Staff Members, Reading Specialists, Instructional Aides, and Administrators.

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Registration (RGY3S1) 1. Hartford (Bristol), CT – May 21, 2013 2. Manchester, NH – May 20, 2013 3. Newark (Parsippany), NJ – May 23, 2013 4. White Plains (New Rochelle), NY – May 22, 2013

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ADVANCED GUIDED READING STRATEGIES: NEW, Practical Ideas to Strengthen and Enhance

Your Guided Reading Instruction (Grades 1-3)

ADVANCED GUIDED READING STRATEGIES: NEW, Practical Ideas to Strengthen and Enhance Your Guided Reading Instruction (Grades 1-3)

Advanced Guided Reading Strategies

(Grades 1-3)