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Professional Development

March 31 - April 2, 2008

Houston, TX


Institute Features & Information


Some comments from last year's participants:

“Stellar speakers, practical info, perfect size”

“The quality of content and impressive speakers far exceed other conferences”

“Friendly and helpful exhibitors offered the products I am considering for my district”

“Exactly what I was looking for”

“Plenty to take back and utilize with peers and teachers”

“Unbelievable knowledge base in one place at one time”

“We were welcomed as professionals and showered with southern hospitality”

 

 

Institute Site

Houston's InterContinental Hotel will be the site for both the Institute sessions and participant hotel rooms, all under one roof and just a short walk from the Galleria with its great shops and dining. It is located approximately 30-40 minutes from both Houston airports.

Hotel Accommodations

A reserved block of sleeping rooms is available at the InterContinental. Click here for details.

Registration Fees

Registration fees are $699 USD per person for the entire two and a half-day Institute. On site registration fees will be higher. One day registrations are not available. To register for the Institute click here.

Meals

CDL will provide light breakfast, snacks and lunch. In addition, beverages will be available to attendees throughout the Institute in the Exhibit area.

Special First Time Attendees Session

On Monday, March 31st at 4:00pm, first time attendees are invited to a special session to introduce them to the Institute staff. Selected presenters will offer tips on how attendees can get the most out of their participation in the Institute. Details on the session will be in the Registration Packet of first time attendees.

Need more information?

Please call The Center for Development and Learning (CDL) at (985) 893-7777 for additional information.


For more information about the Institute:
Institute Home Page | Sessions | Presenters
Registration | Hotel Information

 

 
Resources

Overcoming Dyslexia:
A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level

Cover of Overcoming DyslexiaSally E. Shaywitz

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I've DIBEL'd, Now What?

Book Cover: I've DIBEL'd, Now What Susan
Hall


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Speech to Print:
Language Essentials for Teachers

Cover of Speech to Print: Language Essentials for TeachersLouisa Cook Moats

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The Right To Read And The Responsibility To Teach
G. Reid Lyon

A Child Becomes A Reader: Kindergarten to Grade 3
(PDF, 685KB)

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Report of the National Reading Panel: Teaching Children to Read: A Summary Report
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

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