I am Sandy Keaton and proud to be the State of Maryland Literacy Association conference chair. This year’s theme is “Bridging Young Readers to Forever Readers”. We will return to an in-person event on April 3-5, 2024 after four years of virtual. I have been a member of ILA and SoMLA since they were INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION, IRA, AND STATE OF MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, SoMIRAC, as an affiliate of the International Literacy Association, we are looking forward to creating learning experience where we can connect and reunite with educators looking to expand their knowledge. I always believed in life-long learning, and searching for a personalized, professional learning experience that aligns my instructional practices with the latest research in literacy instruction.
During our multi-day 2024 conference, we will offer high quality professional learning experiences that will assist with staff growth and improve student outcomes from experienced researchers and practitioners. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the conference at The Delta Hotels Marriott Hunt Valley, Maryland, where you will be exposed to current and relevant content. Literacy is a civil rights, a right that SoMLA supports, teach the reader, not the reading.
During our multi-day 2024 conference, we will offer high quality professional learning experiences that will assist with staff growth and improve student outcomes from experienced researchers and practitioners. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the conference at The Delta Hotels Marriott Hunt Valley, Maryland, where you will be exposed to current and relevant content. Literacy is a civil rights, a right that SoMLA supports, teach the reader, not the reading.
Highlights From our Return to F-2-F Conferences
There were many great sessions and wonderful keynote speakers as well as gifted authors/illustrators. Below are a few pictures and documents you might want to see.
Our PRESENTERS Shared some things with us
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New Home for our 2024 conference
We have a new home, our 2024 Conference will be held at:
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, 903 Delaney Valley Road,Towson, Maryland 21204
the dates remain the same: April 3-5, 2024
Please add us to your calendar and enjoy the Homecoming!
Call the Hotel for Conference Reservations and discounted Rate:
TOLL FREE:+1-888-236-2427
HINTS:
1. Parking is free!
2. Conference bags will be provided by Amplify!
3. If you call the hotel, you can get a discount on the rooms ($139) if you want to stay!
4. If you are booking a room, the Room Block cut-off is 3-04-2024
5. WiFi is free if you sign up for Marriott BonVoy. (See picture below and scan the QR code)
Conference Registration is now open!
We are happy to announce that our 2024 Conference, Bridging Young Readers to Forever Readers, is NOW OPEN!
Eventbrite will, again, be handling our registration.
This is the link: Please share the document below with your colleagues:
Eventbrite will, again, be handling our registration.
This is the link: Please share the document below with your colleagues:
The link above will take you to our registration page. Then:
- Click on the get ticket tab
- Click on the day(s) if you are purchasing lunch
- Select the Early Bird depending on the number of days you are attending
- Once the eventbrite is completed you will be directed to SCHED
- Begin to make a schedule on SCHED for your day(s) at the conference.
Preview of a Featured Speaker/Author!
The conference is coming, please view the 4 minute chat from one of our featured speakers, Alice Faye Duncan. Author Alice Faye Duncan drops by "GMA3" to talk about her new book, “This Train is Bound for Glory,” which helps children and families celebrate one of the most beloved Black spirituals. Alice is scheduled to speak on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Visit her website: https://alicefayeduncan.com/
Visit her website: https://alicefayeduncan.com/
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Conference Updates
Take a look at our Conference Program!
Conference Center Maps
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Literacy Lotto: Don't Miss out!
These are just a few, but many more will be available. Ticket Prices: $2.00 for 1, $6.00 for 10, $20.00 for 13
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**CPD Credits Have Been Approved**
Three Themes
Day 1: April 3, 2023, Supporting Readers Who Are Striving and Multilingual Learners
Three Themes
Day 1: April 3, 2023, Supporting Readers Who Are Striving and Multilingual Learners
- Danny Brassell
- Wiley Blevins
- Julia Lindsey
- Movie Night! "The Right to Read," 4:00 PM, POPCORN!🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿
- Tim Rasinski
- The Need for Diversity in Books Panel
- Lori Oczkus
- Jan Burkins (Virtual Presentation)
- Natalie Wexler
- Kelly Cartwright
- Using a Digital Program (No Printed Programs)
- Day 1: Young Authors’ Celebration
- Day 2: Literacy Lotto, Leslie Rob Comedian, Evening of Swing, Bayside Big Band (Bring Your Dancing Shoes!)
