The Institute will feature nationally renowned adolescent literacy researchers, writers and presenters, Kylene Beers and Robert Probst. Dr. Beers is currently the Senior Reading Advisor to Secondary Schools with the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Columbia University and chair of the National Adolescent Literacy Coalition. Dr. Probst is a Professor of English Education at Georgia State University. The institute is a follow-up to a districtwide book study of Dr. Beers book, When Kids Can’t Read, What Teachers Can Do. As a result of participation in the institute, teachers will have a deeper understanding of how to integrate the research-based strategies presented in Dr. Beers’ book into their daily literacy instruction. Specific techniques are included to address the unique needs of all at-risk AYP subgroups. As a result of participation in the institute, reading coaches will be able to assist teachers in implementing differentiated instruction techniques by utilizing coaching strategies presented during a specialized coach session on the third-day of the institute. Heinemann’s services for the three-day institute will include:

• Registration fee for 220 teachers and reading coaches
• Acquisition of and all fees for two nationally recognized speakers
• Contracting with the venue for the institute and all subsequent site fees
• Site coordination for audio-visual and registration requirements
• Assistance with advertising
• Printing of all handout materials