For the first time ever, OLA, ORA and OEMA are collaborating
on a literacy conference, to be held on August 3rd and 4th 2006. The
conference, titled “The Oregon Literacy Conference” will be held at
Linfield College in McMinnville.
Conference with 1 night's lodging & 4 meals - $150
Conference for those not wanting to spend the night - $100
Great Keynote Speakers:
Nancy Polette, Thursday keynoter
“Reading is a Four Way Stretch”
Educator and author of books for children and professionals.
website: http://www.nancypolette.com/
Deborah Hopkinson, Friday keynoter
Author of many childrens' books including Shutting Out the Sky, Slave to Soldier,
Billy and the Rebel, Shutting out the Sky and Apples to Oregon.
website: http://www.deborahhopkinson.com/