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.

ACARC invites you to join us for an evening of learning around multilingual learners (MLLs) and the importance of providing comprehensive instruction that addresses both language and literacy development.  Our presenters will lead us in identifying cultural and linguistic considerations that impact instructional planning for literacy lessons.  Through interactive discussions and knowledge sharing, participants will also expand their instructional toolbox with strategies that support English language development across all modalities (reading, writing, speaking, listening) in order to support readers in becoming increasingly strategic and empowered in their literacy journey.

FORMAT: Synchronous online learning

DATE: Thursday, 2/6/25

TIME: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FACILITATORS: Laura Eggleston, 2nd Grade Teacher, Mohonasen CSD, and Mary Sandoval, ENL Instructional Coach, Shenendehowa CSD

CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

FEE: No fee for ACARC members - Reading Council enrollment fee: $30 (paid online); $10 for non-member

CTLE HOURS: 1.5

REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/mwbtau4x