Ignite Literacy Services

No! The goal of this PD is to show teachers research-based principles of quality writing instruction. The ideas, strategies, and resources provided can and should be incorporated into the reading curriculum you are already using.

Yes! The goal of this PD is to close the gaps between your classroom instruction and the expectations of the TCAP writing task.

• a light jacket if you’re prone to getting chilly
• maybe something to write on and something to write with (a pen and workbook will be provided, but if you have a preference of writing utensil or favorite notebook, you’re welcome to bring it)
• lunch or money for lunch
• a laptop will be needed for Day 2

The Hope Barber Shull Academic Resource Center (ARC) is located on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University at 123 Cason Street in Henderson, Tennessee. Visitor parking is conveniently available directly across the street from the ARC, with easy access to the building upon arrival. There is no parking fee.

Middle Tennessee State University
Ned McWherter Learning Resources Center
1558 Military Memorial
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Room LRC 101

Parking: The Bragg Lot is the recommended parking area. The address is 1611 Alumni Drive. My Maps app found it as “Bragg Lot -Parking.”

The fastest route to LRC is to park in the back of Bragg Lot and cut diagonally across the circular courtyard. Enter the second lobby of LRC. Image of walking route above. I recommend planning to arrive by 8:45 so you can have time to get to the room and get settled.

If you plan to park on campus, you will need to buy a parking pass from MTSU. Buy a parking pass here: https://parking.mtsu.edu/visit/

You can purchase it for “All Day” for June 29-30. Total for both days will be $8.69

Detailed Steps:

• 1. Go to MTSU’s Visitor Parking Permit website.
• 2. Click on the link that says “Pay by plate here.”
• 3. Click on “Search.”
• 4. Select the day. June 29 and June 30 will be added separately.
• 5. Click “All day” and then “Search.”
• 6. Select “Visitor Permit Non-Reserved” then “Add parking.”
• 7. Click “Add parking” and repeat steps 3-6 to add June 30th.
• 8. Click “Checkout” and add in license plate information and card number.

Yes! Send an email to merideth.myers@gmail.com with the teachers’ names, grade levels, and emails.

If you register through email with a purchase order, you do not need to fill out the online registration form.

Unfortunately, this is a non-refundable event. Materials, venue fees, printing, and preparation costs were finalized based on registration numbers. However, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another teacher from your school or district at no additional cost; just send their name, grade-level, and email to merideth.myers@gmail.com, and I will update the roster.

No. Teachers are welcome to bring their lunch or enjoy a local restaurant.

Lunch recommendations for FHU:

• Chick-fil-a (on campus, walkable)
• Subway
• China King (buffet)
• Bishop’s Chow Wagon: https://www.facebook.com/p/Bishops-Chow-Wagon-61564447121494/
• FHU Cafeteria

Lunch recommendations for MTSU:

• The Boulevard: https://boulevardmurfreesboro.com/
• Domenicos: https://www.domenicosdelitn.com/
• Jack Browns: https://www.jackbrownsjoint.com/locations/murfreesboro/
• Brasshorn Coffee / Cafe: https://www.brasshorncoffee.com/
• Joanie’s: https://www.joaniesboro.com/
• La Siesta: http://lasiestarestauranttn.com/
• Puckett’s: https://www.puckettsrestaurant.com/murfreesboro
• Jimmy Johns: https://locations.jimmyjohns.com/tn/murfreesboro/sandwiches-1328.html?utm_source=google%20my%20business&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=website%20link
• For walking only: The student union building is right across the way from the College of Education and will have a few options for food. The options change every day and are more limited in the summer, so they should check this website to see what is open the day of: https://mtsu.campusdish.com/en/