Presenter	Presentation Title	Day	Download
Steven Graham	Evidence – Based Writing Practices – Don't Sweat the Common Core Blues	Friday
P. David Pearson	Common Core State Standards: Opportunity for Reform or Same Old, Same Old...?	Saturday
Jan Dole	CCSS: Don't Throw the Baby Out With the Bathwater!	Saturday
Jan Dole	Professional Development Videos	Saturday

	Steve Graham, Ed.D. Morning Keynote (Friday, September 23) Steve Graham, Ed.D, is a former classroom teacher. He currently serves as Professor and Currey Ingram Chair of Special Education and Literacy at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He is well-known as the co-author of the Handbook of Writing Research, Writing Better, Making the Writing Process Work, Writing Next, and Writing to Read. Dr. Graham is sponsored by Zaner-Bloser. Friday 8:45-10:00: "Evidence-based Practices for Teaching Writing and Using Writing to Support Reading"
	Maureen McLaughlin, Ph.D. Morning Keynote (Friday, September 23) Maureen McLaughlin, Ph.D., former classroom teacher and reading specialist, is a Professor of Reading at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of Guided Comprehension in the Primary Grades, Guided Comprehension: A Teaching Model for Grades 3-8, and Content Area Literacies: Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century. Dr. McLaughlin currently serves as IRA Vice President and is sponsored by the International Reading Association. Friday 10:30-11:45: "Content Area Literacies for the 21st Century"
	Janet Stevens Luncheon (Friday, September 23) Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel are sisters and award-winning authors and illustrators of picture books including Tops and Bottoms, Jackalope, Cook-a-Doodle-Doo, And the Dish Ran Away With the Spoon, and Help Me, Mr. Mutt. Their latest book is The Little Red Pen. Janet will be available to sign copies of her books on Friday afternoon. Presenter's Website
	Susan Stevens Crummel Luncheon (Friday, September 23) Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel are sisters and award-winning authors and illustrators of picture books including Tops and Bottoms, Jackalope, Cook-a-Doodle-Doo, And the Dish Ran Away With the Spoon, and Help Me, Mr. Mutt. Their latest book is The Little Red Pen. Susan will be available to sign copies of her books on Friday afternoon. Presenter's Website
	Terrell A. Young, Ed.D. Breakout Presentation (Friday, September 23) Dr. Young has taught grades 2-6 in Utah, Wyoming,and Venezuela. He is currently a professor of literacy education at Brigham Young University, and is serving as a member of the International Reading Association Board of Directors. Dr. Young received the IRA Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award in 2006 and was inducted into the WORD Hall of Fame in 2007. He is widely published in many journals including The Reading Teacher and Language Arts, and has co-authored and edited several books. He is sponsored by the International Reading Association. Friday 1:15-2:15: "Strategies for Engaging Students in Informational Text"; Friday 2:30-3:30: "Reading Aloud Nonfiction: From Whole to Parts"
	Paula Filler Breakout Presentation (Friday, September 23) Paula Filler is a dynamic presenter and consultant specializing in reading, writing and learning disabilities. A former high school English teacher and elementary and intermediate learning disabilities therapist, she has also served as a professional developer in the areas of literacy, self-advocacy, learning strategies, curriculum development, and disability awareness. Ms. Filler has spoken at numerous regional, state, and national conferences. She is dedicated to helping teachers and students recognize learning as an essential, joyful, and active component of life. Paula will be doing a session on both Friday and Saturday. She is sponsored by Heinemann Raintree. Friday 1:15-2:15 & Saturday 2:45-3:45: "Congratulations on Your Engagement! Using Nonfiction to Engage Struggling Readers"
	Steve Graham, Ed.D. Breakout Presentation (Friday, September 23) Dr. Steve Graham is a Professor at Vanderbilt University. He has recently authored three influential reports on writing research for the Carnegie Foundation. Friday 1:15-2:15: "Effective Practices for Teaching Handwriting and Spelling and Why Such Instruction Makes a Difference"
	Christelle Estrada, Ph.D. Breakout Presentation (Friday, September 23) Christelle Estrada, Ph.D., is the USOE Secondary Language Arts Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning. Friday 1:15-2:15: "Everything's An Argument: Writing, Reading, and Collaboration"
	Joseph Warren and Teresa Stephens Breakout Presentation (Friday, September 23) Joe Warren and Teresa Stephens are both teachers in Salt Lake City School District Title I schools. Friday 1:15-2:15 & Saturday 2:45-3:45: "Engaging Hands-On Narrative Writing Strategies"
	Mary Peterson Breakout Presentation (Friday, September 23) Mary Peterson is an experienced classroom teacher and national consultant. Friday 1:15-2:15: "Engaging Ideas that Enhance Vocabulary Development"; Saturday 2:45-3:45: "Current, Best Comprehension Strategies"
	Linda Warren Breakout Presentation (Friday, September 23) Linda Warren is a retired elementary classroom teacher, early reading intervention specialist, and Grand School District Title I Coordinator. Linda owns Top Copy Books along with her husband, Tom, who is also a retired teacher. Friday 1:15-2:15: "What's New in Children's Literature 2011 for Grades K-3"; Friday 2:30-3:30: "What's New in Children's Literature 2011 for Grades 4-8"
	Jennifer Gotkin Breakout Presentation (Friday, September 23) Jennifer Gotkin is an Educational Consultant for Zaner-Bloser. Friday 2:30-3:30: "Firing Up Your Poetry Jets"
	Deborah Saunders Breakout Presentation (Friday, September 23) Deborah Saunders is a National Literacy Consultant. She is sponsored by Zaner-Bloser. Friday 2:30-3:30: "Deep Comprehension: Voice through Literacy and Social Development"
	Elizabeth Cutrer Breakout Presentation (Friday, September 23) Beth Cutrer is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Friday 2:30-3:30: "Scientifically-Based, Culturally Responsive Tier 2 Reading Strategies with English Language Learners"
	Melissa Green Breakout Presentation (Friday, September 23) Melissa Green is a teacher in Nebo School District. Friday 2:30-3:30: "Unleashing the Power of Literacy Through Technology and the Use of Digital Tools to Produce and Publish Writing"
	Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D. Morning Keynote (Saturday, September 24) Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D., is Professor of Education in the Reading and Writing Center at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. He has served as a teacher at the elementary and middle school grades. His scholarly interests include reading fluency and word study, struggling readers, and elementary and middle school reading instruction. He has authored over 100 articles and authored or edited 12 books. He is a member of the IRA Reading Hall of Fame. He is sponsored by Scholastic. Saturday 10:30-11:45: "Unleashing the Power of Literacy Through Real Fluency Instruction!"
	Michael O. Tunnell, Ed.D. Luncheon (Saturday, September 24) Michael O. Tunnell, Ed.D, is a Professor at Brigham Young University. He is the well-known author of picture books, nonfiction books, and novels including Mailing May, Halloween Pie, The Joke’s on George, , Brothers in Valor, Wishing Moon, and Candy Bomber. He has co-authored professional books for teachers including Children’s Literature, Briefly and Teaching History through Children’s Literature. Top Copy Books is helping sponsor Dr. Tunnell. Dr. Tunnell's presentation will provide an interesting look at the research that goes into writing both fiction and nonfiction books. He will be available to sign copies of his books on Saturday afternoon. Presenter's Website
	Jan Dole, Ph.D. Afternoon Keynote (Saturday, September 24) Jan Dole, Ph.D., a former elementary classroom teacher, is a Professor and Director of the Utah Center for Reading and Literacy at the University of Utah. Her research interests include comprehension instruction, professional development, adolescent literacy, and coaching. She serves on the NAEP Development Committee and was a member of the RAND Reading Study Group. Dr. Dole is the author of numerous articles, books, and book chapters and directed the Utah Reading Reform Video Project for USOE. Saturday 1:15-2:30 PM: "The Common Core State Standards: Don't Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water" Presenter's Website
	P. David Pearson, Ph.D. Morning Keynote (Saturday, September 24) P. David Pearson, Ph.D., is Professor in Language and Literacy and Cognition and Development at the University of California-Berkeley, where he served as Dean from 2001-2010. He is the founding editor of the Handbook of Reading Research and also served as an editor of Reading Research Quarterly and the Review of Research in Education. His current research projects include Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading in which reading, writing, and language are used as tools to foster the development of knowledge and inquiry in science. He is a member of the IRA Reading Hall of Fame. He is sponsored by Pearson. Saturday 8:45-10:00: "The Common Core State Standards: Invitations to Greatness or Same Old, Same Old"
	Jan Dole, Ph.D. Breakout Presentation (Saturday, September 24) Jan Dole, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Director of the Utah Center for Reading and Literacy at the University of Utah. Saturday 2:45-3:45: "Becoming a More Explicit Teacher of Elementary Reading: Videos to Show you How" Presenter's Website
	Robert Austin Breakout Presentation (Saturday, September 24) Robert Austin, formerly a secondary social studies teacher in Salt Lake City School District, currently serves as the USOE K-12 Social Studies and Professional Development Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning. Saturday 2:45-3:45: "A Sputnik Moment: Integrating Social Studies in to the English Language Arts Common Core"
	Nancy Bittner Breakout Presentation (Saturday, September 24) Nancy Bittner is a teacher at Farmington Elementary in Davis School District and serves as President of the Davis Reading Council. Saturday 2:45-3:45: "The Art of Building Literacy"
	D. Ray Reutzel, Ph.D. Breakout Presentation (Saturday, September 24) D. Ray Reutzel, Ph.D., is Distinguished Professor and Endowed Chair of Early Childhood Education at Utah State University. Dr. Reutzel has published many articles, book chapters, and books and was inducted into the International Reading Association's Reading Hall of Fame in May 2011. Saturday 2:45-3:45: "The World is Flat, Waiting for Superman, Rising Above the Gathering Storm, and Common Core State Standards: Where is all of this heading and what does it mean for the future of literacy education and teachers in schools in the U.S.?" Presenter's Website