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.
Conference Proposals
I would like to share the proposal form for the 2024 conference, https://forms.gle/jjsjh1EJr3S3Yv7t5. Please complete the form before November 3, 2024, if you have research, best practices, instructional ideas you would like to share with parents, classroom teachers, administrators, reading specials or other support personnel. Remember, you must be a member of SoMLA for your proposal to be considered. Looking forward to seeing you April 3-5, 2024 in Hunt Valley. This is a shareable link so please share. Thank you for your time and effort. Please contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Welcome Home and Welcome back!
Teach the Reader not the Reading
Sandy Keaton
SoMLA Conference Chair 2024
April 3-5, 2024
Bridging Young Readers to Forever Readers
Welcome Home and Welcome back!
Teach the Reader not the Reading
Sandy Keaton
SoMLA Conference Chair 2024
April 3-5, 2024
Bridging Young Readers to Forever Readers