Summer Reading for Teachers 2025
Celebrate a Year of Professional Development with ACARC!
Are you interested in expanding your literacy circle and connecting with educators outside of your school community? The Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC) is a professional, nonprofit organization for educators in the Capital Region, dedicated to improving literacy instruction and opportunities for all children and adults. ACARC is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association & the New York State Reading Association. Membership in ACARC includes membership in NYSRA. To become an ACARC member, go to the NYSRA website. To register, click on Memberships > Regional Directors and Local Councils > Albany City Area Reading Council. The cost is $30. For further information, please contact us at acarcny@gmail.com.
Get ready for an inspiring and engaging professional development experience! Dr. Cheryl Dozier and Dr. Kelly Wissman from the University at Albany, alongside Dr. Scott Storm, will return as part of our expert panel. They’ll share their latest favorite children’s literature, offering fresh ideas you can immediately connect to your students. Plus, they'll highlight impactful professional books and articles on literacy that will spark your creativity for the upcoming year.
This is the event to help you build your summer reading stack while connecting with fellow educators. You'll leave not only with new resources but also with valuable opportunities to network, share ideas, and gain insights to elevate your teaching. Don’t miss out on an evening full of inspiration and professional growth!
This event is co-sponsored by the Literacy Teaching and Learning Department, University at Albany, and the Albany City Area Reading Council. We look forward to seeing you there for an enriching evening of professional development!
FORMAT: Synchronous online and in-person learning event
DATE: Thursday, 5/22/25
TIME: Registration: 4:15PM – 4:30 PM; Event: 4:30PM – 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Uptown SUNY Albany Campus, Catskill 204
FACILITATORS: Dr. Cheryl Dozier, Dr. Kelly Wissman, Dr. Scott Storm, University at Albany
CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com
FEE: Free for ACARC members and members of the Department of Literacy Teaching and Learning, UAlbany. (ACARC annual membership: $30); $10 for non-members (Please send payment to Jen Steil, Bethlehem Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue Delmar, NY 12054)
CTLE HOURS: 1.5
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/46uwew88