Lisa HolmVSRA Conference Proposal

2015 VSRA Conference

Proposal
Virginia State Reading Association - 48th Annual Conference - March 12 - 14, 2015 Greater
Richmond Convention Center and Marriott Hotel - Richmond, VA
Proposals must be submitted no later than October 15, 2014. Please direct questions to
2015vsraproposals@gmail.com.

* Required

Lead Presenter Information
First Name *
(Optional: Middle Name)

Lisa

Last Name *

Holm

Mailing Address *

8652 Maple Glen Ct.

City, State Zip *

Springfield, VA 22153

Mobile Phone
(where we can reach you during the conference)

703-593-5792

Institution Affiliation *

Fairfax County Public Sc

Web Site


Position/Job Title *
Literacy Collaborative C


Primary Phone *

703-799-6068

Fax Line

703-799-6097

Email Address *

Lisa.Holm@fcps.edu

IRA Member? *
Yes

VSRA Member? *
Yes

Local Virginia Reading Council Member *

Greater Washington

My co-presenters and I agree to register for the conference and pay the registration fees. If this
proposal is accepted, I agree to inform each of my co-presenters of the proposal acceptance, and
the date and time of the presentation. If I (or a co-presenter) am representing a company selling a
product/service, then I will pay for a booth at the Exhibit Hall. *
I agree




Proposal Format and Audience
Requested Presentation Format *
PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES are two hours of in-depth, interactive sessions Thursday morning
designed to provide a more in-depth exploration of literacy topics or related issues. Separate registration is
required for Pre-Conference Institutes. CONFERENCE SESSIONS are one-hour presentations on Thursday,
Friday or Saturday, designed to provide an overview of given topics and may include opportunities for active
involvement. Previous conference sessions have included research reports, workshops, demonstrations,
simulations, panel discussions and book talks.



Pre-Conference Institute
Conference Session

Availability by Day *
Please let us know which days you are available to present (Conference Session Only). RESTRICTED
AVAILABILITY MAY AFFECT PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE, as we must ensure high quality sessions all
three days

Thursday Friday
Saturday

Audience Level *

Please choose one or two levels
Preschool/Early Childhood
Primary K-3
Intended Audience *
Please select up to three groups
Classroom Teachers
ESL/ELL/ESOL Teachers
Title I Teachers


Does the session have a technology or digital media content focus? *
No

Proposal Strand
For one of the four strands below that best describes your proposal, check the applicable associated ideas
under that strand.

Teaching the Dimensions of Reading


Phonemic Awareness

Phonics, Word Study and Spelling Fluency
Vocabulary Development
Comprehension
Oral Language

Written Communication

Specific Approaches to Teaching Children's
Literature
Young Adult Literature


Closing the Achievement Gap

Leveled Materials for Diverse Learners Grouping for
Differentiated Instruction Multicultural and Non-fiction
Literature Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
Managing Whole and Small Group Instruction
Integrating Instructional Technology
Internet Resources


Enhancing the Quality of Instruction
Professional Development Models
Role of Reading Specialist
Mentoring Programs
Research Projects
Teachers as Researchers
Collaborative Lesson Planning Accreditation of
Instructional Assistants Electronic Bulletin Board
Online Learning



Developing Instructional Leadership
Administrators As Literacy Leaders
School Improvement Models
Parent and Community Programs
Teachers as Leaders Teachers
as Readers
Recruitment and Retention of Teachers of Reading

Professional Learning Communities Legislative
Issues

Planning Assessment and Accountability

Planning for Instruction
Assessment Strategies
Identifying Individual Student Needs Program
Evaluation
Integrated Instruction and Assessment Analyzing Data to
Inform Instruction
Technology Tools for Managing Data Other:
Proposal Details
Exemplary proposals demonstrate clarity in presentation content and process, as well as
participant outcomes.

Title of Proposal *

Strengthening Student Achievement Through Home Visits

Proposal Abstract *
Provide a 25-30 word descriptive statement for the conference program that gives a clear picture of
the content of the proposed session.
Engage in home visits to create home-school partnerships! In
this interactive workshop, learn how to use home visits as a tool
for increasing student achievement.

Proposal Content *
What content will be presented?

--Presenter will focus on using home visits to create home-
school partnerships.
--Presenter will model how to conduct an effective home visit.
--Presenter will share supportive follow-up activities and events.
--Presenter will provide resources to participants.


Proposal Process *
How will participants be engaged with the learning?

--Participants will participate in an Icebreaker to establish
commonalities.
--Participants will have multiple opportunities for Turn & Talk.
--Participants will explore materials that might be used in a home visit.
--Participants will reflect on how home visits might work in their settings.


Participant Outcomes *
What will participants know and be able to do as a result of participation in the session?

--Participants will examine the structure of effective home visits.
--Participants will learn how to engage parents during home visits.
--Participants will explore materials to use during home visits.
--Participants will investigate ways to keep the learning
going after home visits.




Room Setup and Technology
Does your presentation require internet access? *
Ethernet cable is preferred for stability, but wireless is possible.


No - Internet is not necessary

Yes - Wired Ethernet Cable is Satisfactory Yes -

Please indicate any additional technology required for your presentation.
(We pay a premium for convention center technology items; please list necessary items only)

Speakers

Please affirm that you acknowledge the following *

YesAll rooms will be arranged theatre style.

YesAll rooms will contain an LCD projector and screen.

YesMicrophones and Podiums are not provided for Conference Sessions.
YesPresenters are responsible to provide any necessary computer or mobile device.
YesPresenters are responsible to provide any cables necessary to connect to a VGA projector port.

YesPresenters are responsible for any additional equipment not specified above.

YesPresenters are responsible for obtaining permission for use of all copyrighted materials.