The 2011 International SIM® conference continues an in-depth exploration of issues in literacy and education as they relate to the work that we all do within the International Professional Development Network. Two years ago, we looked closely at connections among SIM, literacy, and professional development. Last year, we fine-tuned our focus on the emerging concept of disciplinary literacy and its implications for reading instruction. This year, another aspect of literacy—writing skills and instruction—and related professional development issues take top billing. Read more . . .

06/29/11

Rooms available at the Oread

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More rooms have opened up at the Oread Hotel.  Call today!!!

Phone reservation: 877.263.6347 or 785.843.1200
Click here for online reservations

Group name: SIM Conference 2011
Group Number: 417i450


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06/28/11

Hot off the presses

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Listening and Note-Taking manuals

The manuals for the new Listening and Note-Taking Strategy have arrived! Get yours at the conference, and be sure to attend Gwen Berry’s Listening and Note-Taking sessions.


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06/21/11

Carpools and Dining Groups

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We have added a place in the “About” section of the website (Coordinate a Carpool or invite a Group to Dine)  where you can (you guessed it)  post requests to join a carpool to/from the airport or invite others to join you for dinner at a favorite restaurant. 


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02/04/11

SIM 2011 Conference Graphics

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For people interested in using the SIM 2011 Conference logos in their presentations, we’ve made them available to download using the links below.

To download them, right click on the link and select (Save As…) or click the link and then drag the image to your desktop.

Have fun with them!

Download the horizontal logo (as seen above): LARGE | SMALL

Download the vertical logo: LARGE | SMALL

Download all 4 logos in a .ZIP file.


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