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Academic Literacy Project

Academic Literacy Summit 2010

Summit 2009 Participants

Make plans now to attend the
Third Annual Academic Literacy Summit at UC Davis


Register Now!


Academic Literacy: Writing to Think and Learn
in All Content Areas

February 4, 2010
UC Davis

    Each year our annual Summit aims to:

  • Promote expertise in addressing academic literacy needs of all students
  • Develop literacy strategies for work with culturally and linguistically diverse students in our northern California region
  • Tap regional resources for breakout sessions and workshops
  • Honor expertise at all educational levels in the region, P-16
  • Guide and inspire with keynote addresses and the voices of educators and students
    2010 Academic Literacy Summit highlights will include:

  • Using writing to support mathematical reasoning
  • Learning to write lab reports
  • Writing to unlock and make meaning in all subjects
  • Writing and thematic teaching
  • Writing within scripted curricula
  • Moving beyond formula in writing instruction
  • Tapping youth voice and language

Early Registration $100 through December 15, 2009
Late Registration $125 through February 1, 2010

Register early to win a prize!


The first 10 participants to submit registration and payment will receive a free book related to using writing to improve academic literacy at the 2010 Summit.

    Consider using funds from the following sources to support your attendance:
    State:

  • Economic Impact Aid (EIA)
  • English Language Acquisition Program (ELAP)
  • High Priority School's Grant (HPSG)
  • Quality Education Investment Act
    Federal:

  • Title I
  • Title II
  • Title III