The Annual Joan Prouty Conference on Literacy

Event Info

February 24, 2024

8:00am - 2:30pm

TEC

The Annual Joan Prouty Conference on Literacy features a keynote speaker, breakout sessions and professional development. The conference is open to students, faculty and the public to attend. Registration is required.


Online Registration is Open

SHSU Students: $35
All Others: $75
Group Rate for 7 Teachers From a Single School or District: $500

Recruitment Options:

Districts/Schools can set up a table for recruitment: $300
Deluxe Recruitment Package: $750

  • Recruitment table
  • 7 teachers at no additional cost

Register

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Chase Young

Headshot of Dr. Chase Young

Dr. Chase Young, a former elementary school teacher and literacy coach, is a professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Sam Houston State University, and current editor of Literacy Research and Instruction. In 2023, he received several awards, including the A.B. Herr Award from the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers for his service, scholarly activities, and overall contribution to the profession throughout the years. He and his colleague, Tim Rasinski, received from Diane Lapp & James Flood Professional Collaborator Award from the International Literacy Association, and his book, Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading, was selected for the Jack Cassidy Award for Scholarly Contributions by the Specialized Literacy Professionals.

For more Information

Contact Dr. Jolene Reed: jreed@shsu.edu