Nell K. Duke, Ed.D., is a professor of literacy, language, and culture and in the combined program in education and psychology at the University of Michigan and a member of the International Literacy Association Literacy Research Panel. Duke received her Bachelor’s degree from Swarthmore College and her Masters and Doctoral degrees from Harvard University. Duke’s work focuses on early literacy development, particularly among children living in poverty. Her specific areas of expertise include development of informational reading and writing in young children, comprehension development and instruction in

early schooling, and issues of equity in literacy education. Duke was recently awarded the P. David Pearson Scholarly Influence Award from the Literacy Research Association. She has also received the American Educational Research Association Early Career Award, the Literacy Research Association Early Career Achievement Award, the International Reading Association Dina Feitelson Research Award, the National Council of Teachers of English Promising Researcher Award, and the International Reading Association Outstanding Dissertation Award.

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Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy, Prekindergarten

with Dr. Nell Duke

Have you heard about the new Essential Instructional

Practices in Early Literacy for Prekindergarten? This

session provides a unique chance to spend a day with

international early childhood and literacy expert, Dr.

Nell Duke, to learn more about each of the 10

research informed practices and how they can have a

positive impact on literacy development. Participants

will come away with clear goals for immediate next

steps in prekindergarten planning and instruction.

DETAILS

DATE: Friday, October 7, 2016

TIME: 8:00 a.m. Registration; 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Fruitport Golf Club, 6334 Harvey Street,

Muskegon, MI 49444

COST: $30.00 (Includes lunch)

REGISTRATION

Muskegonisd.org/development

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services

shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height,

weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes”), in its

programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The MAISD is an equal opportunity employer.

Nell K. Duke, Ed.D., is a professor of literacy, language, and culture and in the combined program in education and psychology at the University of Michigan and a member of the International Literacy Association Literacy Research Panel. Duke received her Bachelor’s degree from Swarthmore College and her Masters and Doctoral degrees from Harvard University. Duke’s work focuses on early literacy development, particularly among children living in poverty. Her specific areas of expertise include development of informational reading and writing in young children, comprehension development and instruction in

early schooling, and issues of equity in literacy education. Duke was recently awarded the P. David Pearson Scholarly Influence Award from the Literacy Research Association. She has also received the American Educational Research Association Early Career Award, the Literacy Research Association Early Career Achievement Award, the International Reading Association Dina Feitelson Research Award, the National Council of Teachers of English Promising Researcher Award, and the International Reading Association Outstanding Dissertation Award.

http://bit.ly/Michiganliteracy

A Day with Dr. Nell Duke: Essential Instructional Practices in

Early Literacy, K-3

This is a unique chance to spend a day with

international early literacy expert, Dr. Nell Duke, to

learn more about each of the 10 research informed

practices. Participating district teams will grow their

depth of understanding and come away with

immediate next steps for early literacy planning.

Please consider sending a team comprised of

superintendent, curriculum specialist, elementary

principals, literacy coaches, and K-3 lead teachers.

DETAILS

DATE: Thursday, October 6, 2016

TIME: 8:00 a.m. Registration; 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Fruitport Golf Club, 6334 Harvey Street,

Muskegon, MI 49444

COST: $30.00 (Includes lunch)

REGISTRATION

Muskegonisd.org/development

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services

shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height,

weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes”), in its

programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The MAISD is an equal opportunity employer.