The power of conversation to enhance comprehension was evident throughout the literacy leadership conference. My goal for 2010, is to be present, really present in the conversations that I have with my colleagues. It is through this thoughtful medium that a lasting difference can occur for our teachers and students.

I am also starting to think a great deal about the idea of being "full present" in our teaching. I am thinking this might be a good direction for some of my new work - the idea that we can provide teachers with real ways to pay better attention to student thinking.

The best of everything. Starting the day with David Pearson- and it's not his slides that say so much, though they are great, it's what he says during the slides. I wish I had taken short hand! The breakouts were very informative and fun. Ending the day with Peter Brunn was a real gift, no pun intended. I have already read his book and I'm starting lesson planning with the kids in mind. I think it will go splendidly if I keep that thought foremost in my mind.

Thank you so much for planniing an incredible day of learning.
Nancy