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Danny Brassell, Ph.D.

Danny Brassell has written over 40 articles for academic journals, magazines, newspapers, and book chapters, as well as textbooks. He also co-authored with Timothy Rasinski, Comprehension That Works.

Wendy Conklin, M.A.

Wendy Conklin, is an award-winning author, editor, educational consultant, and teacher. She trains teachers in staff development workshops across the country, writes curriculum, and has taught diverse groups of gifted children.

Debby Murphy, M.Ed.

Debby Murphy is an experienced national literacy consultant who provides engaging training on current literacy topics. Debby has more than 30 years experience as a classroom teacher and district reading specialist. She authored the professional resources You Can't Just Say It Louder!: Differentiated Strategies for Comprehending Nonfiction.

Eugenia Mora-Flores, Ph.D.

Eugenia Mora-Flores, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern California, specializing in first- and second- language acquisition and literacy development. She serves as the coordinator of the bilingual and cross-cultural program.

Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D.

Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D., Kent State University, is the author of numerous books and articles on reading education. He is a frequent presenter nationwide. His research on fluency is cited by the National Reading Panel.

Eric LeMoine, M.Ed.

Currently teaching technology-related classes in Beaverton, Oregon, Eric has authored, co-authored, and edited several educational resources including the award-winning TechTools Resource kits series.

LaVonna Roth, M.S.Ed.

LaVonna Roth is a professional development consultant to numerous school districts. She has received several awards, including Florida Council for Social Studies Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Hillsborough County Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year and Corr Elementary Teacher of the Year. She is author of Brain-Powered Strategies to Engage All Learners.

Institute Schedule

What?	When?	Where?	Session Information/ Register
Research into Practice: Improving Student Achievement through Differentiation and Content-Area Literacy	Jan. 27, 2012	New Orleans, LA
Connecting Content and Language for English Language Learners and Differentiating for Struggling Readers	Feb. 15, 2012	Fresno, CA
Research into Practice: Improving Student Achievement through Differentiation and Content-Area Literacy	Mar. 8, 2012	Columbus, OH
Instruct! Learn! Achieve! Common Core State Standards and 21st Century Skills	Mar. 13, 2012	Warner Robins, GA
Research into Practice: Improving Student Achievement through Differentiation and Content-Area Literacy	Mar. 28, 2012	Cromwell, CT
Research into Practice: Improving Student Achievement through Differentiation and Content-Area Literacy	Mar. 29, 2012	Raleigh-Durham, NC

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