June 2004

About Wait Lists for Summer Teacher Reading Academies
All Teacher Reading Academies for this summer are full. Unfortunately, this means that people on waiting lists will not be able to attend an academy this summer. All academies will be offered again next year. Thank you for your patience through the registration process.

Announcement to All Academy Participants:
Please bring a one volume of the Teacher’s Edition of the basal that you are
currently (or will be) using in your classroom/school. All other materials
will be provided.

Thank you.

The RF Office

May 2004

Announcement for Academy Participants
Please note: The deadline for making changes to your academy registration is June 4th. In order to most effectively group participants for small-group sessions at the academies, we require all changes to registration by this date.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The Reading First Office

Announcement to All Academy Participants
Please bring a one volume of the Teacher’s Edition of the basal that you are
currently (or will be) using in your classroom/school. All other materials
will be provided.

Thank you.

The RF Office

April 2004

CLOSING!!!!!!

NOTICE: REGISTRATION FOR THE SUMMER 2004 TEACHER READING ACADEMIES CLOSES
AT 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, APRIL 30TH.

If you have any questions, please call the Reading First Office toll free at
877.VA READS

Detailed information on your selected academy site…
For more detailed information on your selected academy site (such as hotel recommendations), please click on the link “Academies” located above and follow the appropriate links.

For Teachers from Non-Reading-First Schools
Teachers are calling asking to confirm their summer Teacher Reading Academy
registration. You may do this yourself by clicking here to find the
academy site you registered for and your name. If there is a discrepancy,
please email our office: readingfirst@virginia.edu

We look forward to seeing you all this summer.

Thank you.

The Reading First in Virginia Office

Registration Open for State K-3 Teachers
Registration for summer 2004 Teacher Reading Academies is open Monday, April 5th, for all K-3 teachers and their administrators. Special educators K-12 are also invited to attend. All attendees must be full-time teachers, licensed in the state of Virginia, and employed by a public school system.

Click here for INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER TEACHER READING ACADEMIES (FAQ)

Please use the Registration "button" on the top menu of the Reading First homepage to select your academy session.

Message from the VDOE: Summer Reading First Leadership Institute
In addition to the grade-level summer Teacher Reading Academies, principals of Reading First schools will be attending the Reading First Leadership Institute this summer. This 3-day training will take place at the Hotel Roanoke from June 22nd through 24th. Presenters from the Consortium on Reading Excellence will assist principals with understanding scientifically-based reading research, instructional leadership, and successful implementation of strategies to deal with issues that impact reading achievement. Registration information will be sent to divisions in early April. For more information, please contact Chris Mooney at the Department of Education, (804) 225-3777.

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