Call for language and literacy papers
4th July 2006
I CAN is calling for submissions for presentations or posters for its conference on Linking Language and Literacy on 29 November 2006 at the Business Design Centre, London.
The event will consider the interface between language and literacy development and difficulties, and is in response to recent interest and discussion around the teaching of early reading, focusing on the central role of speech, language and communication.
Aimed at all practitioners working with children's language and literacy, the day will concentrate on early years and primary education, but may also be relevant to practitioners working with older students with additional language and literacy needs.
I CAN welcomes submissions for presentations or posters that cover:
- The crucial role speech and language play in literacy development
- Intervention projects and programmes that support the development of language as a foundation to literacy teaching
- Interventions for children with communication disability and literacy difficulties
For more information, contact Lillian Macaskill email: lmacaskill@ican.org.uk or tel: 020 7674 2781.