Literacy and Justice
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Greetings SoMLA Friends,
March 13, 2020
Given the evolving developments that have occurred over the last several days regarding the Coronavirus, SoMLA Board of Directors voted unanimously to cancel the SoMLA 48th Annual conference scheduled for April 1st- April 3rd in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
To all our registered attendees and members, we want to thank you for your patience over the last two weeks as we monitored the ever-evolving situation and tried to make the best decision in the interest of our stakeholders. We also appreciate the patience and understanding of our amazing team of presenters, speakers, exhibitors, and partners.
We are extremely disappointed to not be able to provide you with that opportunity this April. Our organization is grounded in service to our members and community. As hard as this decision is to cancel our annual conference, your health and safety and ultimately that of your students, colleagues, and communities is paramount.
We know how important opportunities for professional learning are for you and please be ensured that there will be the best of events to come in the future.
We have a lot of work to do to untangle and cancel all the commitments that go with putting on such a large conference. Much of the planning for this event has been happening for years. We appreciate your patience in advance as we work through some of these issues. We will be refunding your individual registrations in a timely manner. In the meantime, please remember to cancel any travel arrangements you have made, such as hotels and airline reservations.
Sincerely,
Lisa A. Lowe
Chair
State of Maryland Literacy Association
March 13, 2020
Given the evolving developments that have occurred over the last several days regarding the Coronavirus, SoMLA Board of Directors voted unanimously to cancel the SoMLA 48th Annual conference scheduled for April 1st- April 3rd in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
To all our registered attendees and members, we want to thank you for your patience over the last two weeks as we monitored the ever-evolving situation and tried to make the best decision in the interest of our stakeholders. We also appreciate the patience and understanding of our amazing team of presenters, speakers, exhibitors, and partners.
We are extremely disappointed to not be able to provide you with that opportunity this April. Our organization is grounded in service to our members and community. As hard as this decision is to cancel our annual conference, your health and safety and ultimately that of your students, colleagues, and communities is paramount.
We know how important opportunities for professional learning are for you and please be ensured that there will be the best of events to come in the future.
We have a lot of work to do to untangle and cancel all the commitments that go with putting on such a large conference. Much of the planning for this event has been happening for years. We appreciate your patience in advance as we work through some of these issues. We will be refunding your individual registrations in a timely manner. In the meantime, please remember to cancel any travel arrangements you have made, such as hotels and airline reservations.
Sincerely,
Lisa A. Lowe
Chair
State of Maryland Literacy Association
look Who is Coming to SoMla 2020
Take a look at the many talented speakers and authors who will be part of our 2020 Conference. This is a large file and may take time to totally open.
2020 Speakers, Authors, and Illustrators
2020 Speakers, Authors, and Illustrators
REGISTRATION FOR THE 48TH ANNUAL
SOMLA CONFERENCE
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Registration for the 48th Annual SoMLA Conference is now open. When you click on the button below, you will be sent to the registration page. If you are a member, you must log in and then select Conference Registration from the top menu.
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If you would like to register using the paper option, click the link below to access the paper document. Print and mail. You will be registered!
Paper Registration Mail registration should be sent to: Ann Apple 221 St Paul Road Ingleside, MD 21644 |
Preliminary Schedule of Events for SoMLA's 48th conference
Check out the preliminary conference agenda for April 1-3, 2020. Plan your days before the event and highlight your "must see/do" events. (Last minute changes may occur with this preliminary program before it goes to the printshop.)
Preliminary Conference Program
Preliminary Conference Program
Dinner With Pam Allyn
Click on HERE to see the evening event with Pam Allyn
Students Who are education majors
Join SoMLA on Friday of our conference. There will be some special sessions planned for Friday. Please click on the link below to register. If you want lunch, you must also select it on your registration form. Send your registration no later than March 21, 2020 to Robin Glick Baum, SoMLA, 505 High Acre Drive, Apt. 221, Westminster MD 21157.
Friday Registration for Current Education Students
Friday Registration for Current Education Students
Delta Hotels Baltimore, Hunt Valley
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Spend the Night at SoMIRAC As you register, don't forget to book your room at the Delta Hotels Baltimore, Hunt Valley. Many exciting events will occur during the evening and you won't want to miss out on these nighttime experiences! |
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Information for vendors
If you are a new or returning vendor to our annual conference, you may want to check out the attached document. This is the registration form and includes information for you and your associates.
Vendor Registration Form
Vendor Registration Form
Conference VIP Staff
Conference Chairpersons: Shirley Faulkner and Lisa Lowe
Conference Coordinator: Gayle Glick
Conference Registration: Ann Apple
Conference Concurrent Sessions: Bonnie Schmeltz
Conference Vendor Information: Mary Lou Nelson
Conference Coordinator: Gayle Glick
Conference Registration: Ann Apple
Conference Concurrent Sessions: Bonnie Schmeltz
Conference Vendor Information: Mary Lou Nelson
Looking for Proposals
CLOSED!
Do you have an idea for a concurrent session at the 48th annual SoMLA Conference? Consider the information and link below to share your knowledge and talents with our conference committee.
