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Welcome to the website of the Literacy Essentials Conference.

In 2008, the conference will once again be held at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT on Saturday, March 1st. In keeping with the high caliber of speakers and presenters at our first annual conference, this year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Richard Allington, a renowned educator and scholar in the field of literacy education, whose knowledge and experiences can inspire, inform and engage. Numerous papers, roundtable and panel discussions, and workshops will also be presented by researchers and practitioners in the areas of language, literacy, and culture.

The Literacy Essentials Conference is open to teachers, academics, researchers, educators, administrators, and other individuals who are interested in advancing research, curriculum and pedagogy in reading and language arts in areas ranging from early childhood to middle and secondary levels, to vocational and higher education, to workplace, distance, and lifelong learning.

Participants are invited to submit a presentation proposal for a paper, roundtable, panel discussion, workshop, or poster session. We also invite participants to nominate deserving individuals or organizations for the Advocate for Reading Professionals Award. The nominees must have, through their advocacy, made significant literacy contributions in the Greater Connecticut area. This award will be presented at the Literacy Essentials Conference.

Everyone attending the conference, including presenters, must register. Presenters are encouraged to register for the conference as soon as they receive their acceptance notification.

For all inquiries, please contact the conference chairs.