Non-Profit Organization Supporting literacy and providing ELA Professional Development
Across Long Island, NY
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Become a Member Today!
For the 2022-2023 School Year, your $40.00 membership gives you many member benefits throughout the year, as well as the ongoing connection to a supportive network of ELA colleagues throughout Long Island.
LILAC Winter PD Virtual Workshop
February 15, 2023, from 3:45-5:15 P.M.
"Clarifying Misconceptions and Building Bridges Between Balanced Literacy and The Science of Reading" with Erik Lepis
Erik Lapis joined the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project as a staff developer where he worked in schools nationally, providing literacy support and training -- helping teachers implement reading and writing workshops in their classrooms. This session’s conversation aims to help teachers and administrators create a space for teaching where science, research, rigor, and joy reside in the teaching of reading.
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LILAC March 24, 2023 Spring Conference
Learning Through Authentic Instruction
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Shane Templeton- Professor, Researcher, and Author Leading Consultant and Researcher in Vocabulary Development, K-12 Kelly Gallagher Teacher, Author, Speaker, Coach Dedicated to helping students become better readers and writers
*Registration includes continental breakfast, three course luncheon, two workshops, two keynote speakers, exhibitor sessions and conference materials
LILAC Mini-Grant Program
Applications will be accepted from October 24, 2022 through December 9, 2022.
LILAC offers two annual mini-grant awards for $500 each, one elementary and one secondary. The members of our Mini-Grant Committee review all applications and choose the best ideas to support the learning needs of a targeted group of students or of a larger population.
To apply, please complete the Mini-Grant Application Form following all directions carefully.
LILAC 2022-2023 Executive Board
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LILAC 2021-2022 Executive Board
