Pre-Conference Institute: Thursday, March 30, 6:30-8:30 PM
Conducted by IRA Board Member Patricia A. Edwards, Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. Her topic: Parent and Community Involvement
First General Session: Friday, March 31, 9:00-10:00 AM
Speaker is Sid Cratzburg of Nepean, Ontario, Canade, an elementary teacher and consultant. Cratzburg's presentations show how to use humor, poetry and drama in the classroom. Topic: How to incorporate current culture and events into our teaching.
Author Luncheon: Friday, March 31, 12:15 PM -1:30 PM
Kent Thomasma, Wyoming author of the Amazing Indian Children series. Thomasma is a professional storyteller and a presenter of writing workshops.
Banquet: Friday, March 31, 6:30 PM
Speaker is SDCTE Author of the Year Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve. She will also be available after the banquet for book signings.
Breakfast With the Author: Saturday, April 1, 7:30-8:45 AM
Author to be announced.
Second General Session: Saturday, April 1, 9:00-10:00 AM
Sandra McGeough, Educational Consultant for Houghton Mifflin, will conduct a session entitled, "Writing, Writing, Everywhere" to demonstrate how writing and reading are linked.
Student Award Winners' Event: Saturday, April 1, 10:00 AM-12 NOON
Mary Kay Shanley of West Des Moines, IA, will present for parents and children on the topic, How to Raise a Reading, Writing, Creative Kid.
Awards Luncheon: Saturday, April 1, 12:15-2:30 PM
Aaron Shephard, San Pedro, CA, often featured in Cricket Magazine, author of "The Sea King's Daughter," "The Baker's Dozen," and "The Legend of Lightning Larry." Shephard specializes in retelling folk tales and other traditional literature from around the world.
Forty Concurrent Sessions, Including:
Friday, March 31
Intergenerational Communication; Carol Varilek, Geddes, SD; 1015-11:00 A
A Love Song to the Plains; Mari Sandoz, Dave Sandoz, Valentine, NE; 10:15-11:00 B
Writing Workshop; Kent Meyers, Spearfish, SD; 1:45-2:30
Theatre in the Classroom; Pam Gough & Stevens HS Drama Students, Rapid City, SD; 2:45-3:30
Reading-Writing Workshop in Junior-Senior English; Nancy Kampfe, Martin, SD; 2:45-3:30
Evaluating Internet Sources; Dorothy Fuller, Sharon Strand, Spearfish, SD; 3:45-4:30
Saturday, April 1
Write with the Dakota Writing Project: Open to All; Nancy Zuercher, Sue Morrell, Sharon Olbertson; 10:15-12:00
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
1:30-4:30 Pre-Conference Tours 4:30-6:30 On Your Own 5:30-6:00 Registration for Renewal/College Credit 6:00-8:30 Pre-Conference Institute Registration Opens
8:30-10:00 Registration Continues Entertainment/Refreshments
Exhibit Grand Opening
9:00 SDRC Executive Board Meeting Check Bus Schedule for Buses to Deadwood.
FRIDAY, March 31
7:00-9:00 AM
Registration Continues 7:30-8:45 Breakfast with the Author (Sixth Grade-College) 8:00-8:45 Concurrent Session (Elementary) 9 AM-6:30 PM Exhibits Open 9:00-10:00 First General Session 10:15-12:00 Concurrent Sessions 12:15-1:30 Author Luncheon 1:45-4:30 Concurrent Sessions 4:15-6:15 Author's Corner 5:00-5:30 SDCTE Executive Board Meeting 5:30-6:15 SDCTE & SDRC Member Meetings 6:30 Banquet--Author Signing 9:00 Entertainment
SATURDAY, APRIL 1
7:30-10:00 Registration Continues 8:00-1:00 Exhibits Open 7:30-8:45 Breakfast with the Author (Kindergarten-Fifth Grade) 8:00-8:45 Concurrent Session (Above Fifth Grade) 9:00-10:00 Second General Session 10:00-12:00 Student Award Winners' Event 10:15-12:00 Concurrent Sessions 12:15-2:30 Awards Luncheon
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Local Reading Council Member:
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South Dakota Council of Teachers of English Member:
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FEES:
Full Conference With Meals
$80 ___ Member of SDRC or SDCTE (Circle which/or both)
Full Conference Without Meals
$40 ___ Member of SDRC or SDCTE (Circle which/or both)
Full Conference Without Meals
$55 ___ Non-Member
Full Conference With Meals
$95 ___ Non-Member
Full Conference With Meals
$35 ___ Retired Teacher/Student (with ID)
Full Conference Without Meals
$20 ___ Retired Teacher/Student (with ID)
MEALS: One Breakfast, Author Luncheon, Banquet and Awards Luncheon
Friday Luncheon: Indian Taco
Friday Banquet: Choose ___ Chopped Sirloin OR ___ Baked Fish
COLLEGE CREDIT REGISTRATION FROM BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate ____ Graduate ____
TOURS: Include $5
___High Plains Heritage Center
___Matthews Opera House
___Spearfish Canon
___Dolls At Home
___Historic Fish Hatchery
Weather and/or lack of numbers will determine final tour destinations.
SEND ALL PRE-REGISTRATION FORMS AND CHECKS (payable to SDCTE) BY MARCH 16, 2000, TO DODIE BEMIS.
Call the Spearfish Holiday Inn to reserve a room ($65 per night, single or double). Ask for the convention rate when you call. Telephone 1-800-999-3541