Thursday, May 8, 2008

San Diego Public Library :: READ/San Diego - 18th Annual Tutor Conference

18th Annual Tutor Conference
June 14, 2008
Joan B Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
University of San Diego

READ/San Diego has an impressive line up of presenters including acclaimed neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Paula Tallal who will deliver the keynote luncheon address on Enhancing the Perceptual and Cognitive Building Blocks for Reading. Ms. Tallal is founder and co-director of the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience, Rutgers Univ. and a founder of Scientific Learning Corporation.

This year's conference features workshop strands on writing strategies, phonics, reading comprehension, technology, math, family literacy, ESL, dyslexia and assessment. As with past years, the intention of the conference is to provide literacy and ESL tutors with the tools needed to deliver quality instruction.

CLICK HERE for workshop descriptions, strands, and Registration Form. For more information: 619 . 527 . 5475

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