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Studies and Research Committee Presentation Board of Directors Meeting November 16, 2013 Chair: Elizabeth Goldsmith-Conley Members: Boomer Crotty, Pamela Godt, Katie Ludes, Karen Walker, Kaitlin Shiaras. Charges. Disseminate analyses and syntheses of research to IRC members
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Studies and Research Committee Presentation Board of Directors Meeting November 16, 2013 Chair: Elizabeth Goldsmith-Conley Members: Boomer Crotty, Pamela Godt, Katie Ludes, Karen Walker, Kaitlin Shiaras
Charges • Disseminate analyses and syntheses of research to IRC members • Develop networks within Illinois of researchers with similar interests • Work with teachers, state personnel, researchers, and other relevant parties to identify problems and issues which should be studied • Serve as the “research arm” of the IRC with responsibility for preparing “white papers.”
Current Projects • Survey of What’s Hot, What’s Not (new!) • Books for Struggling Readers (ongoing) • Research Network (ongoing) (Please note your suggestions on form)
What’s Hot, What’s Not Survey Goals • Compare IRC members’ perceptions to IRA’s • Use results to shape our committee’s focus • Share results with IRC councils
Insights Salient Topics • Adolescent Literacy • Writing • Struggling Older Readers • Motivation • Early Intervention
Top Books Cited CAFE 4 Close Reading4 Igniting a Passion for Reading 4 Notice and Note 4 Daily 5 3 Choice Words 2 The Book Whisperer 2
Other Books and Articles See Handout
Changes for Next Year’s Survey • Directions more clearly written so expectations are more defined • Add questions which specifically asks to choose 3 topics from the list you would want your council to offer a program on • Your suggestions for additional items?
Struggling Readers (Hot Topic) • Annual Conference Workshop Presentation • Wiki Page • Facebook Page • Twitter--- @IRCReaders
Research Network Communicator Interviews: 2012-2013 May 2013 Karen Walker - Policies for Creating an Effective Independent Reading Program Feb. 2013 Peter Fisher Word wizard vocabulary strategy in 1 on 1 setting Nov. 2012 Stephanie McAndrews Identifying & Supporting Transformative Teacher Leaders Aug 2012 Donna Herman Supporting Learning Disabled Readers
Current Researcher Network Plans • Task - Replacing Meet an IRC Researcher • Looking for IRC researchers in hot topic areas - Posting ad in Communcator • Creating Fcbk Page for interview write-ups • Creating Current List and posting on IRC pg
Suggestions Please turn in any suggestions you have