Keynote Speaker:  Neecy Twinem           http://neecytwinem.com/

Neecy Twinem is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator of over 26 published books. Her titles are full of her richly-textured, brightly colored artwork and simple text.  Twinem is a regular speaker at schools, conferences and literacy festivals across the country. She loves to share the process of creating books with children and adults. She graduated with a fine arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute. Neecy enjoys writing and illustrating in the inspiring natural surroundings of her new home studio in the Sandia Mountains  .
           

Participants will have a variety of opportunities to learn about helping students excel in the area of literacy.  The keynote session, two breakout sessions, and wonderful materials and information from publishers will be available.  Don’t miss this great opportunity to join colleagues and friends in exploring ways to help our students become lifelong readers!
 

        Don’t miss a great opportunity to interact with your colleagues, visit publisher exhibits, and energize your teaching!

For more information, contact:

June Gandert  gandert@aps.edu                                                                                      Eric Helewicz, helewicz@aps.edu

Cyndonna King  king_cyn@aps.edu

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Registration Fees:  (Registration includes conference fees and state and local membership)

Mini Conference (8:00 – 12:00 noon)

            Regular Registration                           (Postmarked on or before September 15)                 $30____

            Late  or Walk-on Registration             (Must be postmarked by September 19)                  $35____                                                  

            Full Time Student/Student Teacher     (Undergraduate/licensure students only)                     $20____         

Food available for purchase from AHS DECA students

Make check payable to CRC IRA and mail to PO Box 35816, Station D, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87176.  A.P.S. schools: use vendor #10460.   
Purchase Order R# must be included with registration form.  P.O.#______________

  Donations of school supplies or toiletries for Title I Homeless Project will be collected.


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