Kentucky Literacy Research Symposium

The Collaborative Center for Literacy Development and the Carol Lee Robertson Endowment are co-sponsoring the fourth Kentucky Literacy Research Symposium, which will be held on May 14-15, 2008 at Spindletop Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. The event is being held in memory of Mrs. Gladys Kelly Anderson, Mrs. Roberston's mother.  

The purpose of this event is to bring the foremost thinkers and researchers in the field of literacy research to Kentucky to address issues of national, state, and local importance. This event will serve as a springboard for future initiatives in which Kentucky is showcased and viewed nationally as a literacy "think tank" where scholars, researchers, and practitioners come together to critically examine and discuss issues in literacy research and practice. 

2008 SYMPOSIUM OVERVIEW

Issues & Presenters:

  • Emergent Literacy
    • Larry Sipe, Ph.D. - University of Pennsylvania
    • Lea M. McGee, Ed.D. - The Ohio State University
  • Adult / Community Literacy
    • Victoria Purcell-Gates, Ph.D. - University of British Columbia 
    • Larry J. Mikulecky, Ph.D. - Indiana University
  • Comprehension
    • Doug Hartman, Ph.D. - Michigan State University
    • Susan Cantrell, Ed.D. - Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (The breakout session for this presentation will be conducted by members of the Kentucky Literacy Content Consortium)
      • Amy Awbry - Collaborative for Teaching and Learning
      • Tricia Bronger - University of Louisville
      • Brenda Overturf - University of Louisville

Format:   

Two researchers will present perspectives on each issue in 45-minute segments. These presentations will be followed by 45-minute breakout sessions, where participants can interact with researchers in small groups.

Location:  
Spindletop Hall
3414 Ironworks Pike
Lexington, KY  40511
Dates:              
May 14-15, 2008

We invite you to attend this unique event. If you would like further information please contact:

  Janice F. Almasi, Ph.D.
Carol Lee Robertson Endowed Professor of Literacy Education
University of Kentucky
101 Taylor Education Building
Lexington, KY  40506-0001
KLRS@webmail.coe.uky.edu