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2018 Literacy Research Association Conference

November 26, 2018 babarksdale

I am very excited to be presenting my dissertation research at the 2018 Literacy Research Association Conference in Indian Wells, California. I am very fortunate that LRA is so accepting of doctoral students and provide a safe space for early Read More …

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2017 Illinois Reading Council Conference

October 8, 2017 babarksdale

I was lucky enough for my district to send me (and about 10 other literacy leaders) to the 2017 Illinois Reading Council Conference in Peroia, Illinios. It was my first time attending a professional conference since moving to Illinois from Read More …

Teacher Training

I met Jan Burkins!

November 8, 2016 babarksdale

For the 27th Annual Billie J. Askew Reading Recovery Conference and K-6 Reading Institute, one of the keynote speakers was Jan Burkins. I had the honor of meeting with her and introducing her at the conference. Her work has greatly Read More …

Graduate School, Teacher Training

Yep – That is Frank Serafini

November 7, 2016 babarksdale

I have gotten this question, “How do you meet so many cool literacy people?” Well, let me tell you… go to conferences and follow them around! In all seriousness, I have met so many literacy leaders through working with my Read More …

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TWU Rose F. Spicola Forum in Reading 2016

February 27, 2016 babarksdale

Struggling Readers: Reading and Writing Connections Working alongside an amazing educator is a blessing. I had another opportunity to work with my fellow TWU doctoral student Macie Kerbs. We were able to put our “super powers” together and lead a Read More …

Teacher Training

Empty Library @TCU

July 6, 2015 babarksdale

I was very surprised to find the main library at TCU empty. I did promptly get there when they opened, but didn’t expect to be the only one! I must say, I was tempted to run around the main room, Read More …

Graduate School

2014 TWU Billie J. Askew Institute

November 6, 2014 babarksdale

Handouts from the Primary Students Can Monitor Comprehension Too! 2014 Askew Activity Sheet MonitoringComprehensionComprehensionStrategyBookmark MonitoringComprehensionwithStickyNotesBookmark References for Askew Powerpoint Presentation  

Classroom Activities

TCU Graduate Research Poster Session 2013

April 7, 2013 babarksdale

As part of the master’s program at TCU, I had the amazing opportunity to present a research poster session to TCU College of Education Faculty as well as fellow graduate school colleagues. I was able to speak with a wide Read More …

Assessment

Special Class

November 4, 2012 babarksdale

While I am working as a teaching assistant at TCU this semester, I get the opportunity to teach a few different lectures to the junior block of undergraduates. Next week, I am conducting an hour long session (within the 2.5 Read More …

Graduate School, Teacher Training

Teaching Resources

April 8, 2012 babarksdale

For those teachers who haven’t heard of Teachers Pay Teachers (www.teacherspayteachers.com), I highly recommend you check it out! This website is basically an idea exchange for teachers who are out in the field, selling and sometimes giving away items that they Read More …

Classroom Activities, Teacher Training

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