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Upcoming Workshops

Dates & Locations


Dynamic Mini-Lessons for Teaching Reading
March 7 - Columbus, OH (Courtyard by Marriott, Columbus West)

March 20 - Indianapolis, IN (Radisson Airport Hotel)

April 16 - Ft. Wayne, IN (The Landmark Centre)

April 19 - Cincinnati, OH (Holiday Inn, I-275 North)

April 25 - Chicago, IL (Holiday Inn, Countryside)

May 2 - Detroit, MI (Embassy Suites, Livonia, MI)


Dynamic Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing
March 8 - Columbus, OH (Courtyard by Marriott, Columbus West)

March 21 - Indianapolis, IN (Radisson Airport Hotel)

April 17 - Ft. Wayne, IN (The Landmark Centre)

April 20 - Cincinnati, OH (Holiday Inn, I-275 North)

April 26 - Chicago, IL (Holiday Inn, Countryside)

May 3 - Detroit, MI (Embassy Suites, Livonia, MI)

Summer Literacy Retreat
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center, Middlebury, IN
June 18 - Pre-Conference Only
June 19-20 - Retreat Only
June 18-20 - Pre-Conference & Retreat


Launching the 90-Minute Reading Block (Mark your calendar! Details coming soon!)

July 11 / 12 - Indianapolis, IN (Radisson at the Airport)

July 18 / 19 - Fort Wayne, IN (The Landmark Centre)

July 31 / Aug. 1 - Huntingburg, IN (Huntingburg Event Center)

August 9 / 10 - Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso University)

 
Launching the Writer's Workshop
July 25 / 26 - Indianapolis, IN (Fishers Conference Center)
 
August 2 / 3 - Huntingburg, IN (Huntingburg Event Center)
 
August 7 / 8 - Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso University)
 
August 14 / 15 - Chicago, IL (Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village)

Fall Literacy Retreat
The Seasons Lodge, Nashville, IN
Sept. 27 - Pre-Conference Only
Sept. 28-29 - Retreat Only
Sept. 27-29 - Pre-Conference & Retreat

 


 



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Kristina is highly sought after for her expertise in reading comprehension and vocabulary development, the 6–Traits of Writing, the authentic writing process, and writing across the curriculum. She delivers fast-paced, enthusiastic, and entertaining presentations.



What are teachers saying about Smekens Education Workshops?
 

"100% valuable! 100% motivating!"D. Carlson

"Great for all grades—even K!"K. Niepokoj

"Multitude of useable ideas!"S. Armstead