Seasons Greetings! I know it’s cold and our thoughts are turning to visions of family gatherings and holiday parties, but your NSLA board members have visions of summer learning dancing through our heads. The professional learning committee has been working hard to line up fantastic speakers for our June conference in Kearney. We're currently in talks with presenters who can address the needs of educators across all grade levels, so mark your calendars and get ready for some excellent professional development this summer.
Before we get to June, though, we have something special coming up in February! We're thrilled to announce a webinar with Joan Sedita, and we're making it even better by hosting watch parties in both Lincoln and Omaha. These aren't just viewing opportunities—they're chances to connect with fellow literacy educators, enjoy some snacks, and maybe even win a door prize or two! Email me at president@neliteracy.org if you would be interested in a watch party in Ogallala. If I have at least 10 people committed to attending in Ogallala, we will also host a watch party there for our members in western Nebraska.
Registration for the February webinar is free for NSLA members and just $20 for non-members (which, let's be honest, is a great reason to join if you haven't already!). Whether you join us at one of the watch parties, create a watch party of your own, or tune in from home, we hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity to learn from a leader in structured literacy. Registration to open after the first of the year!
We hope you have a fantastic holiday season, and we'll see you in the new year!
Sara Wing
Past President
