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Literacy - defined by Meltzer, Smith, and Clark as the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and think effectively - enables students to learn and to communicate clearly about what they know. Being literate gives people the ability to become informed, to inform others, and to make informed decisions (2001). Literacy is synonymous with learning. The integration among reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing - connecting with the ever-increasing knowledge base for each content area - provide the means for thinking among and between concepts and ideas. It is an active process.

from: Iowa Core Curriculum ​ ​ **__OUR YEAR LONG GOAL:__ // Students that are reading, speaking, viewing, writing and thinking more and better every day. //

__2009-2010 Adolescent Literacy Cadre Dates__ **

Cadre 1 September 24th; October 29th; January 14th; March 17th

Cadre 2 September 18th; November 13th; February 2; April 21st

April 13th - LC
 * __ Classroom Observation Dates: __**

Meeting your needs: Some of last year's participants suggested that the readings be made available prior to the class sessions. We would like to honor that request by posting the readings under the Resources section (left side). Please be aware that sufficient class time for reading will still be set aside for participants that have not had the opportunity or choose not to read in advance.