Maine ASCD facilitates a number and variety of Study Groups each year. These events bring together small groups of educators (usually no more than 12-15 participants) around a common topic to meet, discuss and learn in depth. Study Groups typically meet once per month over the course of four months and are faciliated by a group mentor who has advanced knowledge of the content area. A professional book is included in the registration fee and will be available at the first meeting.

Maine ASCD Study Groups - 2007-2008

The Literacy Principal

A Study Group for School Administrative Leaders

As accountability in our schools continues to grow, educators know that in order for our students to be successful in the world, we must all be teachers of reading and writing. The Literacy Principal by David Booth builds background knowledge needed for administrators to evaluate and support literacy initiatives in their own schools. This book provides practical suggestions that administrators can implement immediately. This text based study group offers an opportunity to network with other administrators and share successes and challenges. Come and be part of creating more literate schools.

When and Where

January 10th, February 8th, March 13th, April 11th, 8:30-10:30am

Office of the Superintendent of Schools, Gorham, Maine

We regret this study group has been cancelled.

Facilitator

Eunice Bentley, Literacy Specialist, Village Elementary School, Gorham

Becoming a Literacy Leader

A Study Group for Literacy Specialists and Reading Coaches

Becoming a Literacy Leader by Jennifer Allen, a practicing literacy specialist from the Waterville Public Schools, offers countless practical examples of how to function in schools as a literacy leader. Topics include intervention models, professional learning, communication strategies, among many others. The discussion around the text will be rich and varied. This is a natural compliment to another Maine ASCD study group based on the text The Reading Specialist.

When and Where

Waterboro Location

We regret the Waterboro session has been cancelled

Cumberland Location

January 10, February 7, March 18*, April 3rd, 8:30-10:30 am
*March 18 Meeting with author Jennifer Allen at Eggspectation, So. Portland
Mabel I Wilson School, Cumberland, Maine 

Facilitators: Amy Hill, Melissa Michaud and Kellie Smith

Cost

$125 for four sessions;  $115 per person when registering as a team of 4+

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Exploring the Reading Workshop

A Study Group for Classroom Teachers, Literacy Specialists, and Leaders

As a follow up to Frank Serafini’s popular spring workshop hosted by Maine ASCD, this study group will extend and support new learning as practitioners develop a reading workshop, an organizational framework for reading instruction. The study group will read, discuss, and react to Around the Reading Workshop in 180 Days, sharing ideas related to organizing and implementing the reading workshop in their classroom.

When and Where

This Study Group has been rescheduled to begin in January. A fourth date will be posted soon.

November 29, January 24, February 28, and March 27, 4:00-6:00pm

Alfred Location 

Alfred Elementary School, Alfred, Maine

Facilitator: Mary Bellavance, Literacy Specialist, MSAD #57, Alfred

Casco Location

We regret the Casco session has been cancelled.

Cost

$125 for four sessions;  $115 per person when registering as a team of 4+

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Leadership in Literacy: A Study Group for Literacy Specialists

Back by popular demand - this Study Group sold out quickly last year

The role of the school literacy specialist is a complex one. The nature of their jobs varies, from professional developer to mentor to diagnostician to teacher to coach to administrator. They also often work in isolation organizing and managing school-wide literacy programs with little opportunity for professional support. This study group will examine the complex role of the specialist using the text The Reading Specialist: Leadership for the Classroom, School, and Community by Rita M. Bean, as well as selected readings by the participants which could include professional books or articles.

Each session meets four times over four months. Limited to 15 per location. Register Early!

Where and When 

We regret this study group has been cancelled. 

Facilitator: Pat Vaillancourt, Literacy Specialist, Saco School Department

Registration

Participant costs associated with study groups can be supported with Title I, II, V funds. Study Groups also follow the coaching model supported by NCLB. All participants completing the study group sessions will receive a certificate indicating the number of contact hours. These certificates may be used for recertification purposes.  

To Register by Mail

Download and complete the Registration Form [PDF] (also available in MS Word format) and mail with check for the complete amount, Maine ASCD voucher, Institutional Purchase Order, or credit card to:

Maine ASCD
PO Box 926
Brunswick, ME 04011-0926

Please make sure to indicate the session title and location on your registration form

To Register by Fax

Download and complete the Registration Form [PDF] (also available in MS Word format) and fax to 207-725-8547. This option may also be used with registrations made with Maine ASCD voucher, Purchase Order or credit card.

Please make sure to indicate the session title and location on your registration form

Questions? 

For more information Call Maine ASCD at 207-729-6652 or e-mail: info@maineascd.org