Event Checklist - Children of the Code

“The Code and the Challenge of Learning to Read It”

Event Checklist

Equipment
- LCD Projector and Screen* – Compatible with a windows laptop using a standard VGA connector.
- LCD Projector Cable – Cable must connect projector to presenter’s laptop located on the podium.
- Podium – A podium located off to one side of the screen in the very front of the room that allows presenter to stand.
- Laptop Audio – a cable available at the podium with a standard stereo mini jack that connects presenter’s laptop to the house
- PA or audio system.
- Microphones – a wireless lavaliere microphone to be worn by the presenter and a wireless hand-held microphone to be passed around in the audience. Both must be connected to the house audio.

*Make sure the LCD projector and screen are adequate to the size and lighting in the room – we don’t want to make the room dark in order to see the videos.

Venue
- Room
- Security
- Insurance
- Custodian
- Set up / Break down

Refreshments (optional)
- Basics to provide: Drinks and Snacks (examples: water, soda, juice, coffee / pretzels, chips, dip, fruit, veg tray)
- Small paper plates
- Cups & Ice

Advertising / Media (optional)
- Local media interviews
- Email notices
- School Websites & Events Calendars
- County/School/Local Community Calendars
- Flyers
- Presence at local events prior to COTC presentation
- Newsletters
- Banners
- Newspapers
- Magazines

Learning Stewards is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with Silver Star rating from GuideStar.

Stewarding the HEALTH of our Children's Learning-------- “The Children of the Code experience was life changing for me. I have renewed passion to ensure that every child learn to break the code–there is nothing wrong with the struggling reader–there is something wrong with the curriculum or the implementation of the curriculum!” - T. Nichols, Ph.D., Consultant, Alabama Department of Education

“The keynote speech (Opening the Florida Literacy Conference) and the concurrent session in the afternoon were very inspiring! After the afternoon session I did not even want to go to any other seminar since I was on such a “high” from your presentation of “Children of the Code”. Thank you very much!” - J. Ong, Hillsborough County School District, Florida

After listening to David Boulton, who explained and played several video interviews in his (National Circle of Learning Conference) keynote address, it was as if the pieces of the puzzle magically appeared and fit into place. Now it makes sense. I never fully understood how a child felt when they struggle with reading. The work that you do is critical to our understanding of reading and the problems we face both individually and as a society. I look forward to more of the videos as you continue to post them to your Website.” - N. Schmidt, Trainer, Onondaga Cortland Madison County BOCES, Syracuse, NY

“I heard your presentation at the American Library Association’s Annual Meeting. Your fascinating work may be our best hope of rousing the nation from its inexplicable slumber on this issue.” - J. Martin, Bread for the Head Organization, Chicago

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