Non-Profit Organization Supporting literacy and providing ELA Professional Development
Across Long Island, NY
LILAC Save the Dates!
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 MAY 2023 PD WORKSHOP & LUNCHEON
Friday, May 19, 2023
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
During this professional development and networking event, we will be honoring the local New York State English Council Educators of Excellence and our Kenneth Gambone Writing Contest winners.
Our featured presenter is local author, Gina Mingoia, who will share her experiences, inspirations, and the power of writing as a path toward healing through her discussion, “On Perseverance, Writing, and Healing.”
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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