2024 Literacy Conference
Reading Recovery Educators, Interventionists, Title I & Classroom Teachers, Coaches, & Administrators
November 13 - 15, 2024
Double Tree by Hilton: Springfield, MO
Welcome video: Trudy Puckett, MARRE President
Registration Information: 1. Before you register, which can be done as a group, you will need - preconference, conference, or both, attendee's name, email, phone #, district, job title, if this is your first time attending, sessions, and credit card (required). 2. If you need a purchase order, use this address - Oklahoma State University, School of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Sciences, 245 Willard Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078
2024 Featured Speakers
Jennifer Burns
Keynote & RR/Classroom Sessions
Author
RR Teacher Leader
Literacy Consultant
Building a Reader LLC, Iowa
Jan Richardson
Preconference & Breakout Sessions
Author
Education Consultant
Reading Specialist
Michele Dufresne
Preconference & Breakout Sessions
Author
Education Consultant
President & Founder of
Pioneer Valley Books
Sam Bommorito
Breakout Sessions
Reading Specialist
Consultant/Blogger
ILA & Lit Con Presenter
MO ILA Board Member
Conference Registration: $250
Conference & Preconference: $350
Preconference Only: $125
Administrators: Complimentary
Two Attendee Scholarships: Applications Available Now
Registration Now Open
Dr. Craig Carson
2023 Linda Dorn Literacy Leadership Award
In memory of Dr. Linda Dorn and to honor her legacy, each year the Missouri Association of Reading Recovery Educators will recognize a leader who has successfully coordinated systemic change and, as a result, has helped districts attain high student achievement.
Dr. Craig Carson, Assistant Superintendent of Learning, Ozark School District, is the first recipient of this award and exemplifies Linda Dorn's passion and model for school change.
“Craig Carson is a very strong advocate for Reading Recovery and Comprehensive Literacy. He understands the role of the site coordinator, central office administrators, and building level administrators in ensuring the successful implementation of literacy in our schools. Dr. Carson recognizes that the central office administration’s support goes beyond the financial dollars. The support he provides includes professional development for his building level administrators with a focus on best practices for literacy. He also has high expectations for himself – participating and learning with administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers. Dr. Carson has been instrumental at our state level in ensuring our voice was heard both at the legislative level and the department of education level. He is firm in his beliefs and understandings and will speak out even when in the minority." - Dr. Karen Scott
"Teachers are the agents of literacy improvement... Professional development creates an authentic context for shaping teacher expertise, thus increasing student achievement."
- Linda Dorn, Carla Soffos, Adria Klein
