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Please note
these "Fast Facts" refer to the 16th Annual 'For the Love of
Literacy Conference' which was held on April 9, 2011 at Notre
Dame Secondary School, Burlington, Ontario.
CONFERENCE
FAST FACTS
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Supports the belief that
children’s literacy development is best met
through a shared enjoyment, informed modelling
and developmentally appropriate instruction.
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Designed to interest parents,
teachers, librarians, early childhood educators,
educational assistants and community volunteers
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16th annual conference
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Average yearly attendance:
300-400. In 2011 – 335 participants attended the
Conference
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The organizing committee
represents the following regional public
institutions: Halton District School Board,
Halton Catholic District School Board, The
Ontario Early Years Centres, The Region of
Halton, all Halton Public Libraries, Sheridan
College and Charles Sturt University.
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Saturday conference begins with a
keynote address followed by 3 sessions of 75
minute workshops. The conference also includes a
large exhibit of educational and trade
publishers. Lunch, coffee and tea breaks are
included.
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Registration Fee: $45.00, Seniors
and Students: $35.00
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In the past the Conference has
financially supported the following community
literacy initiatives:
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EvenStart: A
month long summer program
developed to assist children who
have not had the benefit of
preschool experience
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Cozy Reading: A
volunteer lead reading program
for children attending JK and
SK. Cozy Reading includes
literacy information and
community information to assist
parents in their role as their
child’s first teacher.
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Celebrating
Stories A Family Festival: An
annual Festival which is
dedicated to encouraging family
literacy and showcasing the work
of Canadian authors,
illustrators and storytellers.
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Past Keynote Speakers have
included: Kevin Sylvester, Mr. Jim Grieve, Dr.
Janette Pelletier, Dr. Jean Clinton, Kathy
Stinson, Jean Little, David Booth, Paul Kropp,
Dr. Charles Pascal and Miriam Trehearne.
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