The International Literacy Association’s 2018 conference has come to an end, but for many the work is just getting started!
Following the event in Austin, Texas, from July 20–23, 2018, attendees from around the country are bursting with ideas for the upcoming school year, ready to be true changemakers and inspire their colleagues and students.
HMH contributed to the excitement at the showcase with a variety of in-booth presentations and activities. Here are some highlights from the four-day event that provide a glimpse into the incredible conversations, activities, and speeches that took place this week across ILA.
“I like to think of independent reading as the heart of my classroom. It gives my students a choice.” -@READ180 teacher @MsDendinger #ILA18 pic.twitter.com/Wa2aRWGIFR
— HMH Learning (@LeadAndLearn) July 20, 2018
“Teaching does not create mastery. Practice does. The teacher’s job is to facilitate practice while also protecting the feelings and the integrity of the students while they practice.” @MisterMinor #ILA18
— penny kittle (@pennykittle) July 20, 2018
— HMH Learning (@LeadAndLearn) July 22, 2018
I stood in the corner of a room and watched @EllinKeene quietly mentor a group of young teachers.
It was a powerful reminder that this revolution is not one of speeches and marches, but one of transformative relationships.
In that way, I want to be like her always. #ILA18
— Cornelius Minor (@MisterMinor) July 23, 2018
Inspired isn’t even the word. Thank you, @MsKass1 @MisterMinor & @Ninjagenius for a fun, engaging, and immediately applicable session! @ILAToday #ILA18 pic.twitter.com/K3jqyO47ol
— Dr. Rachel Lella (@RLellaEdD) July 22, 2018
“When children write, it really deepens their understanding of the material.” @getwritable #ILA18 #IntoReading pic.twitter.com/s16wMcUnRy
— HMH Learning (@LeadAndLearn) July 21, 2018
We have to scaffold comprehension for our students to be successful! Yay Jan Richardson! #ila @Beesreader @NISDEllison pic.twitter.com/SKjZ3gksJI
— Paula Warden (@Beesreader) July 21, 2018
Multicultural does not = culturally relevant. Kids need a balance of Mirror texts that connect to them, their lives, their families, their culture, their communities and Window texts that show them the lives of others. #ILA18
— Michael Kryszak (@michael_kryszak) July 20, 2018
“What’s the most effective thing we can do for students? Descriptive feedback.” -@CarolJago at #ILA18 #TXLiteracy #IntoReading pic.twitter.com/LP7xZePumy
— HMH Learning (@LeadAndLearn) July 22, 2018
My son & I have immense gratitude for the fierceness of these humans tirelessly working to make the world more loving, just & equitable for our #LGBTQIA children.@EByard @DrStachowiak @Jess5th @teachkate @i_am_kdp @AmyFabrikant @BraveEducator
My heart is full bc of you #ILA18 pic.twitter.com/cPUidi49Bc
— Courtney Farrell (@EduCourts) July 23, 2018
Thank you, @ILAToday for giving so many teachers a space to talk & learn together. #ILA18 pic.twitter.com/6miVus5fyh
— tanny mcgregor (@TannyMcG) July 23, 2018
Goodbye, Austin! 🛩❤️ My first @ILAToday conference was a powerful and motivating experience. I am looking forward to working with @JenniferFox13 and the ILA Teachers’ Choices Team. #ILA18 #changemaker #nowtherealworkbegins pic.twitter.com/AkTkWtLjWt
— Bonnie Yurkanin (@BonnieYurkanin) July 23, 2018
#ILA18 is pumped about iRead! #TXLiteracy #IntoReading pic.twitter.com/y3PVexSHHU
— HMH Learning (@LeadAndLearn) July 22, 2018
