Critique/Evaluation/Editing of a Book



Curriculum Vitae"Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence." Unknown Name Frances Ann StewardP. O. Box 787, Macomb, IL 61455Tel. Work; 309-298-1694; Home: 309-298-0295Email: FA-Steward@wiu.edu; Fax: 309-298-2800 Department / Institution Curriculum & Instruction, Western Illinois UniversityRank ProfessorEducation 2000-1997. Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Emphasis in Reading. 1998. Special Education, Mild and Moderate (Gr. 1-12), LA. Life Certification, Texas 1991-1990. Texas Teacher Appraisal Certification Endorsement, Texas Education Agency, State Board of Education Performance Standards And Requirements. 1987. Professional Mid-Management Administrator (1972). 1985. Professional Elementary (Grades 1-8) General. 1985. Professional Reading Specialist 1985. Professional Supervisor. 1982. ED. S. Certificate of Education Specialist, Louisiana State University Life Certification, Louisiana (Principal, Reading Specialist, Parish or City School Supervisor of Instruction, and Supervisor of Student Teacher). 1967. M.ED. Elementary Education, Mississippi College, 1962. B.S. Elementary Education, University of Southern Mississippi. 1959. High School, Brookhaven MS.Employment/ExperienceUniversity Teaching Current-2000. Western Illinois University UndergraduateC & I 476 Parent and Community InvolvementELED 370-371 Field Work in ELED (1-3) (Aiding; Tutoring)ELED 470 (Was numbered 370 previously) Senior Field Work/Seminar in Elementary Education (1-4) RDG 383 Literacy Instruction in the Early Grades RDG 384 Literacy Instruction in the Intermediate GradesRDG 433 Introduction to Corrective ReadingGraduateC & I 600 Graduate SeminarC & I 476G Parent and Community InvolvementLA 577 Writing in the Elementary SchoolsRDG 570 Teaching Reading in the Elementary SchoolsRDG 573 Correction and Remediation of Reading DifficultiesRDG 576 Psychology of Reading RDG 587 Practicum in Reading (K-6) Previously RDG 5742000-1997 Graduate Assistant and Instructor: Louisiana State University EDCI 1001 Introduction to College Study (Undergraduate) EDCI 3136 Reading in the Content Areas (Graduate) EDCI 3625 Student Teaching SupervisorPublic School Teaching 1997-1993 and 1983-1972. Classroom Teacher (Louisiana) 1997-1994. Lafourche Parish, Special Education Teacher, 1994-1993. East Baton Rouge Parish, Classroom Teacher, Grade 2. 1983-1972. Livingston Parish School District, Chapter I Reading Teacher, Grades 2-6, 1972-1962. Classroom Teacher (Mississippi) 1972-1971. Mc Comb Municipal Schools, Grade 6. 1971-1970. Lincoln County School District, Brookhaven, Grade 6-English, Grade 7, Social Studies. 1970-1969. Rankin County Public Schools, Grade 1, Jan. ‘69 to May ’70. 1968-1967. Vicksburg Warren School District, Grade 2, Sept. ’67 to Dec. ’68. 1967-1965. Jackson Public Schools, Grade 6. 1965-1963. Biloxi Public Schools, Grades 4; 2. 1963-1962. Forrest, County Public Schools, Grade 4.Professional (Administrator) 1993-1985. Pr-K-12 Curriculum Director, Palestine I.S.D., Palestine, TX. 1985-1983. Reading Specialist, Grades K-12, Region VI Education Service Center, Huntsville, TexasResearch 2013-2010. IRB Approved Personal Current Research in Process Title: A Report of Classroom Teachers’ Assessment Perspectives; Title: The Impact of Family Practices: Parent Involvement Across the Generations (Ages 20’s-80’s); Title: Limitations to Parental Involvement: Pre-service Students’ Confidence Levels.2013-2010. CITI Research Training for ELED Majors in C & I 476, Parent and Community Involvement ELED students are research trained through the IRB online provisions so that they may interview educators and community members about parental involvement in the homes and later in RDG 433, assessment use in the schools.2011-2009. Faculty Innovators. Exploring New Uses of Technology in Education.Fall 2011. Ph.D. Proposal assistance with former International student. Determine the outline topics with explanation and the literature review’s organization. Spring 2011; June, 2010. One International Student conducted Process Writing research We co-designed a student survey entitled: Limitations to Parental Involvement: Pre-service Students’ Confidence Levels. The process writing research ideas were then implemented in her Graduate Seminar 600 Course.2010-2008. Guided Graduate 11 Action Research Students. Centennial Honors College Students, Supervised In-class Honors Projects: Undergraduates. Fall 2011. One student. Project, An Assessment Report: The Impact of Testing on Classroom Teachers. 2011-2010 Two students. Projects. (1.) Limitations to Parental Involvement, Literature Review; and (2.) A Bullying Model Parent Response Guide and Spicy Node technology presentation of the guide. 2010. Two students, Projects, (1.) A Report of Classroom Teachers’ Assessment Perspectives. A Literature Review of Reading Assessment topics; and 1 student, Project, (2.) The Impact of Family Practices: Parent Involvement Across the Generations (Ages 20’s-80’s). An online literature Review. 2009. One student, Project conducted research in 4 journals of 30 reading methodology skills for her literature chart and paper. One student conducted research on websites useful for parents’ assistance at home with their children and wrote an abstract for each website. One student collected articles and wrote summaries on parents and children reading at home. 2007. One student’s Project: Assisting Parents with Children’s Age Appropriate Development Skills and Interactive Activities. One student conducted a qualitative interview project entitled: A Study of Pre-service Teachers' and Parents' Perceptions of School and Home Barriers to Parental Involvement. 2006. One student designed two ready-to-use parent volunteer and mentor roles surveys to be given to parents at Open House. The surveys were placed as models on Western Online for all future students to use in their course and classrooms.Publications/Scholarly/Creative Activities RefereedSpring 2008. Steward, F., Hebert, S., & Cheek, E.H., Jr. The impact of collaboration on interactive reading settings. Oxford Round Table, England: The Forum of Public Policy Online. Located Spr. '08, online site: . Summer 2007. Steward, F., & Goff, D. Adult and family literacy grants: Three ideas for family literacy. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 38(3) 33-35.Spring 2007. Steward, F., & Goff, D. Volunteer programs: Enhancing reading settings. Illinois Reading Council Journal. 35(2) 61-6.Winter 2006. Steward, F., & Goff, D. Using reading hangtags to promote book reading and sharing. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 35(1) 38- 41.Fall 2006. Steward, F., & Goff, D. Let's make bookmarks! Illinois Reading Council Journal, 34(4) 37-41.Summer 2006. Steward, F., Goff, D. Parent involvement in reading: Using vocabulary game bookmarks. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 34(2).Spring 2006 Steward, F., & Goff, D. “A wealth of reading resources.” Illinois Reading Council Journal, 34(4). 37-41.Winter 2005. Steward, F., Goff, D., & Hebert, S. Parent involvement in reading: Creating learning centers for family literacy night. Illinois Reading Journal, 34(1), 54-58.Winter 2005. Steward, F., & Goff, D, Creating parent-friendly communications. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 33(1), 69-72. Fall 2005. Steward, F., & Goff, D. Parent involvement in reading: Planning for parent workshops. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 33(4), 50-53.Fall 2005. Steward, F., Goff, D., Hebert, S., Bradford, M., & Moran, C. Home-school links: Take home game boards. The Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, Spectrum, 31(2), 18-23.Summer 2005. Steward, F. & Goff, D. Parent Involvement in Reading; Communicating with Families Through School Handbooks. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 33(3), 50-52.Spring 2005. Steward, F., & Goff, D. Home-learning activities. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 3 (2), 56-58.Fall 2004. Steward, F., & Goff, D. “Parent involvement in reading: Resources for a new school year.” Illinois Reading Council Journal. 32(4).2003. Cheek, E. Jr., Steward, F., Launey, B., & Borgia, L. “Facilitative reading instruction: Pre-service teacher voices and perceptions.” Reading Improvement, 41(2). 2003. Steward. F. “Family literacy buddies: Making every moment count,” Children and Families, The Magazine of The National Head Start Association, 42(2). 84.2002. Steward, F. A., Cheek, E. H., & Lindsey, J. D,, “Impact of learning styles upon strategic reading behavior: Patterns, reading dynamics, and product fringe.” National Forum of Applied Educational Research Education Journal. 1(1). 5-16. Non-refereedSeptember 2009. The Illinois Reading Council Communicator (state-wide newsletter).Western Illinois Reading Council Promotes Reading in Local Western Illinois Areas Children’s Books for the Prairie Hills. Resource Conservation and Development Program: R. E. A. D. Y. Bus.July 2009. The Illinois Reading Council Communicator (state-wide newsletter).Western Illinois Reading Council Partners with Two WIU Student Organizations. June 2009. The Illinois Reading Council Communicator (state-wide newsletter).WIRC Donated Children’s Books to the Kappa Delta Pi’s Literacy Alive Program.Summer 2009. Steward, F., & Goff, D. Book Selection by Ms. Chalkdust. IParent Magazine, Issue 10. May, June, and July. 5. Spring 2009. Goff, D., & Steward, Test-Taking by Ms. Chalkdust. IParent Magazine, Issue 9. Feb., Mar., and April. 24.Winter 2009-2008. Steward, F., & Goff, D. Writing by Ms. Chalkdust. IParent Magazine, Issue 8. Dec., and January. 25.Fall 2008. Steward, F., & Goff, D. “Working together benefits the homework experience!” by Ms. Chalkdust. IParent Magazine, Issue 7. Oct., November. 29.Summer 2008. Goff, D., & Steward, F. “Reading incentives at home and school: Children learn to self-monitor home reading.” by Ms. Chalkdust. IParent Magazine, Issue 6. August-September. 14. Summer 2008. Steward, F., & Goff, D. “Macomb summer reading network: Homes, library, and businesses.” by Ms. Chalkdust. IParent Magazine, Issue 5. June-July. 5.Summer 2008. Dooley, C.J., Goff, D., & Steward, F. Welcome to school daze by Ms Chalkdust. WIU student teachers in area schools/ classrooms. IParent Magazine, Issue 4. April/May. 6.May 2008. The Illinois Reading Council Communicator (state-wide newsletter). "International and At-Home Book Sharing", Western Illinois Reading Council.Articles were also written beginning in 2006.Scholarly ActivitiesApril 27, 2011. Steward, F., & Goff, D. @wiu.edu, Teachers Share Success.12th Annual Tech Fest: Technology Safari Table 9, Presentation. WIU. C & I Dept., COEHS sponsor. Critique/Evaluation/Editing of a Book or Chapters2009. Submitted an invited opportunity from the Pearson Education Group to review the prospectus book manuscript, Promoting early literacy: Effective instructional practices using fiction and nonfiction children literature by Gail Tompkins and co-authors. The revised and edited manuscript was to be submitted to Allyn & Bacon Publishers of the Pearson Education Group. April 2007. Grant, K., & Ray, J. Home, school, and community collaboration: Supportive family involvement practices. Sage Publications. Publishing Date: 1/12/2009.January 2007. Combs, M. Readers and writers in the primary grades, 3rd ed. Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.July 8, 2004. Savage, J. F. (2001). Sound it out! Phonics in a balanced reading program (3rd ed.).November 29, 2001. Savage, J. F. (2001). Sound it out! Phonics in a balanced reading program. St. Louis: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Graduate Student Advising; ISBE Meeting; Literacy Institute, and Accreditation Assessment Rubrics; Summer Literacy Institute.2011-2010. Completed 128 items, national/state accreditation assessment rubrics.2010-2009. Completed 150 items, national/state accreditation assessment rubrics.June, 2005. Co-Director of the 3-Day Summer Seminar Western Illinois Reading Council Conference (state-wide invitations) Macomb, IL Junior-High Schools.2004-2003. Advised 10 graduate students with degree plans, petitions of change, and course selection. Sent guideline letters to the students each semester.November 7, 2003. Illinois State Board Meeting, Illinois Reading Council Issue on Reading Certification requirements (Addressed ISBE.). 2003-2002. Advised 14 graduate students with degree plans, petitions of change, and course selection. Sent guideline letters to the students each semester.Spring 2002. Content Validation Survey-IL Certification Testing System Illinois State Board Education. Participated in the objective and survey alignment process of Content Validation Survey. Amherst, MA: National Evaluation Systems, Inc. Summer 2001. Harvard Graduate School of Education Literacy Institute. Participated in seminars, discussion groups, and note-taking from literacy articles and book chapters resulting from National Reading Panel Report. Critique/Evaluation/Editing in a Journal. August 18, 2011. Reviewer. Illinois Reading Council Journal, (204) In his own words: Creating instructional text with an impact.March 3, 2011. Reviewer. Illinois Reading Council Journal, (194) Focused middle school writing conferences.February 18, 2011. Reviewer. Association of Literacy Educators & Researchers (ALER) Yearbook Manuscript 5, Vol. 33. Tutoring and mentoring: The results of an America Reads program on Struggling readers’ motivation and achievement.February 18, 2011. Reviewer. Association of Literacy Educators & Researchers (ALER) Yearbook Manuscript 8, Vo. 33. Visions, enactments, obstacles, and negotiations: Case studies of two novice teachers enrolled in a graduate literacy course.December 17, 2010. Reviewer. Illinois Reading Council Journal, (193) Is That your final answer? Before, during, and after reading strategies to Improve comprehension and master standardized tests. December 12, 2010. Reviewer. American Association of Teaching and Curriculum. Journal, Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, Our Friend Martin, more than a movie: Usually culturally relevant video to initiate critical conversation about race in an urban classroom.October 11, 2010. Reviewer. Illinois Reading Council Journal, (187) Beyond the basic: A working model for complementary literacy education. October 6, 2010. Reviewer. Illinois Reading Council Journal, (189) Picture Books: Engaging and enhancing writing skills in middle school. April 20, 2010. Reviewer. Illinois Reading Council Journal, (#172) Building relationships.April 15, 2010. Reviewer (#974). Association of Literacy Educators & Researchers (ALER) Yearbook, Vol. 32. Preparing students for success in college writing.April 13, 2010. Reviewer. Illinois Reading Council Journal, (#171) Thoughts on instruction: From the tower to the classroom.April 13, 2010. Reviewer. Illinois Reading Council Journal, (#169) Reaching reluctant readers in middle school.April 13, 2010. Reviewer. Illinois Reading Council Journal, (#167) Fiction vs nonfiction: The battle for read aloud selection.December 16, 2009. Reviewer. Illinois Reading Council Journal, (#143) Dumping graphic organizers for a more effective approach to prewriting instructionAugust 29, 2009. Illinois Reading Council Journal. Reviewed state level article, “You gotta hear this one!” Linking listening centers to content-area instruction. Code (#140).August 20, 2009. Reviewer. Illinois Reading Council Journal, (#140) “You gotta hear this one!” Linking listening centers to content area instruction.April 2009. American Association of Teaching and Curriculum. Reviewer of the national level, 2 conference proposals. Titles: Effective individualized reading intervention instruction driven from qualitative and quantitative assessment data, Code PP14; Narratives from the Same Side of the Fence: An Inquiry into the Quest for Social Justice in the Classroom, Code PP46.December 2008. American Association of Teaching and Curriculum. Reviewer of the national level, 1 paper proposal. Title: Measuring Early Childhood Teacher Candidates Conceptualizations of a Culturally Responsive Classroom Ecology code # 1110210802. October 26, 2008. Illinois Reading Council Journal. Reviewed state level article, Comprehension strategy instruction. Code (#123). Not published.October 22, 2008. Illinois Reading Council Journal. Review Walk a mile in my shoes…the road to cultural diversity. Code (#121). Published in the Spring, 2009 Issue.April 2008. American Association of Teaching and Curriculum. Reviewer of the national level, 3 paper, conference proposals. Titles: Comparing "texts." The interaction of print, audio, and visual media in instruction, IS-5;IS(2); What it means to be in a secondary graduate certification program, PS-42; A value-added approach to determining the effects of mentoring on novice teacher classroom effectiveness PS-1; PS-1(2).March 2008. Illinois Reading Council Journal, Reviewed state level article, Biography, poetry, #95.July 2007. Illinois Reading Council Journal, Reviewed 2 state level articles, Mothers & daughters: Using books to strengthen connections, #91; Informational texts, #92.December 2006. American Association of Teaching and Curriculum. Reviewer of the national level, Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue Journal articles (3). Titles: Integral curriculum theory and practice; Weaving a tapestry of multicultural education-A geo-ethnographic mosaic of a day in the life code #: 92102605; and Metaphors and cross-cultural stories of learning to teach code #: 92102605.October 2006. American Association of Teaching and Curriculum Reviewer of the national level, Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue Journal articles. Title: Empowering teachers' voices: Janet L. Miller's contributions toward collaborative inquiry in the field of curriculum theorizing. Nov.-Dec. 2005. American Association of Curriculum and Teaching. Editorial Review Board. Reviewer of the national level, Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, Weaving a Tapestry of Multicultural Education – A Geo-Ethnographic Mosaic of a Day in the Life, # code: 92102605. 25. Nov.-Dec. 2005. American Association of Curriculum and Teaching. Editorial Review Board, Reviewer of the national level, Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, Metaphors and Cross-Cultural Stories of Learning to Teach, # code: 100110205. 25. Conference Presentations RefereedOctober 8, 2011. Steward, F. & WIU students. How to Maximize Science and Literacy Learning: Explore, Experiment thus Elaboration. Illinois Science Teachers Association-IL. Tinley Park Convention Center, IL.March19, 2011. Steward, F. & Moller, J. New structure (classificatory) for informative writing. Illinois Reading Council 2011 Conference, Springfield, ILApril 8, 2011. Steward, F., & Moller, J. April 8, 2011. Writing structure: Success for struggling readers. Iowa Reading Association ESEA Title I Annual Conference. Ames, IA.March 20, 2010 Steward, F. Look to the light: Reach out, read, rescue. Illinois Reading Council 2010 Conference, Springfield, IL. February 06, 2010 Steward, F. & Cherbonnier, M. Enhance vocabulary for English Language Learners: “que bueno!” Link and learn! 33rd Southwest IRA Regional Conference, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March 2009. Imagine all of those “Ribbits” Fascinating frogs and engaged learners, International NSTA 56th National Convention, New Orleans, LA (Co-presenters). March 2008. Importance of nature, part II: Extended literacy, fine arts, and math, International NSTA 56th National Convention, Boston, MA (Co- presenters). March 2007. Early childhood (K-3) observation activities: Tracking animals with Mr. Crinkleroot. Council for Elementary Science International NSTA Convention, St. Louis, Missouri (Co-presenters).March 2007. Love those book talks: Fun extensions! Illinois Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL. (Co-presenters).March 17, 2006. Steward, F. WOW! Multi-dimensional literacy benefits students. For the Love of Reading Illinois Reading Council Conference. Springfield, IL.November 2006. "Strategic Readers: Interpretation Made Easy". Holiday Inn Select and Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL.October 2006. A Case Studies’ Report: The impact of students’ reading comprehension from university to community and global service. 50th Annual Meeting of the CRA Conference, Pittsburgh, PA (Co- presenter). November 11, 2005. Elementary make and take extravaganza! (CESI). Students connect story recall and real life observations. National Science Teacher Association Regional Convention, Chicago, IL (Co- presenters).November 2005. "Students connect story recall and real-life observations." Council for Elementary Science International NSTA Convention, Chicago, IL. (Co-presenter).March 18, 2005. Written composition via fine arts (prek-6). For the Love of Reading-Illinois Reading Council Conference. Springfield, IL. (Co- presenters).November 13, 2004. Three comprehension approaches: Interactive, listening/speaking, & artistic novel summaries. The Secondary Reading League’s 28th Day of Reading. Chicago, IL (Co-presenter).October 30, 2004. Field experience perceptions: Comfort level, preparedness, structured assistance. 48th Annual College Association Conference. Del Ray Beach, Fla. October 9, 2004. Reflective interpretations: Balancing the reading process and literacy areas.” American Association for Curriculum and Teaching. Portland, OR.March 20, 2004. “Radio Reading: Broadcasting and Higher Order Thinking Skills.” Illinois Reading Conference, Springfield, IL (Co- Presenter).March 5, 2004. “Radio reading role-playing.” Teachers’ Institute: ‘04. Carl Sandburg College. Galesburg, IL (Co-presenter).March 5, 2004. “Developing creativity and listening comprehension.” Teachers’ Institute: ‘04. Carl Sandburg College. Galesburg, IL (Co- presenter).January 30, 2004. “Virtual iMovies and Button Writing.” Technology, Reading and Learning Difficulties Conference, San Francisco, CA (Co-presenter).November 13, 2003. “The Lived Danced Experience: Dance and Literacy Performance.” Kappa Delta Pi International Convocation, St. Louis, Missouri (Co-presenter). November 1, 2003. “Pre-service Teachers Apply Literacy Methodology from Pointing-Tracking to Literary Analysis.” 47th Annual College Association Conference. Corpus Christi, TX (Co-presenter).October 04, 2003. “Workshops on Technology for Elementary Teachers: Creating a Data-Base of Writing Activities.” American Association for Teaching and Curriculum. Baltimore, MD (Co- presenter). April 2003. “K-3 Literacy: Root, rhythm and role-playing.” 2003- Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference, Peoria, IL (Co-presenter).March 21, 2003. “Cross-curricular planning for kinesthetic responses: Conceptual acquisition for retention in literacy lessons.” 35th Annual Illinois Reading Conference. Springfield, IL (Co-presenter).March 7, 2003. “Readers’ theatre and active involvement reading activities for primary grades.” Teachers’ Institute: Hand in Hand, ‘03. Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, IL (Co-presenter).March 7, 2003. F. “12-1 Poetry, it’s not just a sit-down activity. “Teachers’ Institute: Hand in Hand, ‘03. Carl Sandburg College. Galesburg, IL (Co-presenter).March 7, 2003. “Reader’s theatre: Pyramid strategy.” Teachers’ Institute: Hand in Hand, ‘03. Carl Sandburg College. Galesburg, IL (Co- presenter).November 2002. “Field experience assessment: Pre-service teachers’ self-evaluations and supervisors’ perceptions,” 46th Annual Conference, College Reading Association, Philadelphia, PA (Co- presenter). October 19, 2002. Steward, F. “Toddler-hood: Why’s? What’s? and How’s?” Early Beginnings in Illinois: Good Beginnings Never End, The IL Association for the Education of Young Children. Springfield, IL. March 16, 2002. Steward, F. “Enhancing Literacy Instruction for Teachers and Students: Multiple Intelligence Inventories. IL Reading Council Conference, A Reading Sampler. Springfield, IL.November 2001. “Facilitative Reading Instruction: Pre-service Teacher’s “Voices and Perceptions”. 45th Annual Meeting of the College Reading Association, Orlando, Florida (Co-presenter).May 2001. “The Cultural Impact of Student Reading Assessment Connections,” Perceptions, Taped Books, and Mandatory Summer School,” 46th Annual Convention, International Reading Association, New Orleans, Louisiana (Co-presenter).March 15, 2001. Steward, F.A. “Designing Connections for Strategic Readers,” 33rd Annual Illinois Reading Conference, “2001, A Reading Odyssey: Achieving Excellence in the Millennium,” Springfield, IL . Non-refereedApril 2011. Beneficial bats: Have we misjudged them? Pre-K-8 Science Update Conference, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL (Co-presenter).April 2010. Spectacular Butterflies! Life of the Monarch. Pre-K-8 Science Update Conference, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL (Co-presenter).May 2009. Social Networking. Technology presentation to the College (Co-presenter).April 2009. Amazing Balloon Experiments Meet Science Standards, Prek- 8 Science Ed. Update Conference. Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL (Co-presenter).November 18, 2008. Focus insights: Reveal! Redesign! Revel! Western IL Reading Council, WIU HH Rm. 1, Macomb IL.April 2008. What is happening in science and reading? Static or non- static events?" 2008 PreK-8 Science Update Conference, WIU, M.G. Kellogg Science Education Center, Macomb, IL. (Co-presenters).November 2007. Vibrant reading settings. Western IL Reading Council Workshop, WIU, HH Rm.1 Macomb, IL (Co-presenter).April 2007. The world of bubbles. PreK-8, Science Education Update Conference Workshop, WIU, Macomb, IL. (Co-presenters).March 30, 2006. Steward, F. Mr. Crinkleroot extends quality assessment tools in science and reading (K-3). WIU PreK-8 Science Education Update Conference. Macomb, IL.October 2006. Strategic writers: Precision basics. WIRC, COEHS, WIU C & I Dept. and EDL Conference Workshop, WIU, Macomb, IL (Co-presenter). October 2006. Literacy with a musical flair. Kappa Delta PI Workshop. WIU, HH Rm. 1 (Co-presenter),September 27, 2005. Steward, F. Reading and Writing Connections VIA Fine Arts! Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society. Macomb, IL.April 2005. “Interactive read aloud: Recycling, K-3.” Prek-8 Science Education Update Conference, WIU. (Co-presenter).March 31, 2005. Steward, F. Interactive read aloud: Litter bugs on the go! WIU PreK-8 Science Education Update Conference. Macomb, IL.September 2005. WOW! Read, write, design, sing, and activities. Kappa Delta PI Workshop, WIU, HH Rm. 1 (Co-presenters).September 30, 2004. Steward, F. Fantasy make-It, take-it, use It: Activities for primary grades K-3: Baby Rattlesnake. Western Illinois Reading Council. Macomb, IL.January 22, 2004. Computer writing for the at-risk population. Phi Delta Kappa Association. ROE. Macomb, IL (C-presenter).November 19, 2003. “Instructional content assistance-Day 1 (Focus).” Developed by F. Steward. Cuba Elementary School, Cuba, IL.October 29, 2003. “Instructional content assistance Day 2 (Focus).” Developed by F. Steward. Cuba Elementary School, Cuba, IL.May 4, 2003. Steward, F. “Fluency training at home: The media’s information texts.” Alpha Upsilon Alpha. WIU. Macomb, IL.April 29, 2003. Instructional Content by Steward, F., “Writing Concept: Conventions.” VIT Elementary School, Table Grove, IL. Presented to Gr. K-5 teachers (10).March 27, 2003. Instructional Content by Steward, F., “Writing Concept: Organization.” VIT Elementary School, Table Grove, IL. Presented to Gr. K-5 teachers (11).February 20, 2003. Instructional Content by Steward, F., “Writing Concept: Support/Elaboration.” VIT Elementary School, Table Grove, IL. Presented to Gr. K-5 teachers (11).January 14, 2003). Steward, F. "Procedures in Writing and Publishing Books." Three sessions at Brown County Jr. High School, Mt. Sterling, IL to 6th-8th graders and teachers.January 30, 2003). Instructional Content by Steward, F., “Software Training/Writing Concept: Focus.” VIT Elementary School, Table Grove, IL. Presented to Gr. K-5 teachers (30).August 15, 2002. Steward, F. In-service Out- of- State Language Arts Demonstration Teaching, Grade Four Special Education Classroom, Waynesboro Elementary School, Waynesboro, MS (6 observers- admin,; Educators; and community members).August 7, 2002. Steward, F. In-service Regional Offices of Education and school districts. “Parental Involvement.” I CARE Summer Institute: Illinois Center for Achieving Reading Excellence. Giant City, Illinois (Reading Excellence Act Schools).August 7, 2002. Steward, F. In-service Regional Offices of Education and school districts. “Struggling reader: Creative uses of literature.” I CARE Summer Institute: Illinois Center for Achieving Reading Excellence. Giant City, Illinois (Reading Excellence Act Schools).August 1, 2002. Steward, F. In-service Regional Offices of Education and school districts. “Parental Involvement.” I CARE Summer Institute: IL. Center for Achieving Reading Excellence . Springfield, Illinois (Reading Excellence Act Schools).May, 2002. Steward, F. “Power point Custom Animation.” WIU Technology Training (TTLTT-2). Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.September 28, 2001. Steward, F. Workshop 2 sessions (make-it-take-it) “Making Books,” G(3) EM Conference, First United Methodist Church, Pontiac, Illinois: Livingston County Special Services Unit.September 21, 2001. “Balanced Literacy: Bookmaking (K-3),” Issues and Trends in Reading: 2001 Literacy Conference. Western Illinois University. Macomb, IL (Co-presenter).February 27, 2001. “Sibling Rivalry.” Danville CUSD 118, IL. Pre-K/K Parents. Parental and Community Involvement.November 3, 2000. Steward, F. In-service “Guided Reading,” Farmingdale Elementary School for five grade levels that separately met for each session all day.Professional and Academic ServiceInternational and National Coordinated Book Donations (WIU students and D. Goff) or Funding to countries around the world: 2012-2009 Ralpha House, Cambodia; 2009 Honduras; 2008-2007 Cuattro Elementary School, Phillippines; 2008-2007 Livada Orphanage, Romania; 2007-2006 Terra Linda School, Guatemala; 2006-2005 Beijing,China; and 2006-2005 Christian Ville Academy in Graisser, Haiti. Serving on the IRC International Projects Committee, Illinois Reading Council. Coordinated Book Donations or Funding to America’s emergency aid schools or classroom needed libraries; 2011 Public School District, Joplin, Missouri; 2011 Calvary Baptist Christian Academy; 2010-2011Sullivan County Library, Dushore, PA, Appalachian Mts.; 2009 Rome-Floyd County Community Soup Kitchen, Georgia 2008-2007 Flooded School District, Waseka, IL; 2008-2007 Classroom libraries in IL School Districts: Cuba, Canton, and Galesburg; 2006-2005; Ranson Elementary School, Ranson. WV; Starting Point, Monmouth, IL; Inmate Prison Taped Books Project, Canton, IL; Samaritan’s Well, Macomb, IL; and 2004 Two Family Literacy Nights, Bushnell-Prairie City and Yorkwood Elementary Schools; and Taped Books to: (1.) 2004 Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Shelter, Springfield, IL; (2.) 2004 Knox County CADV, Galesburg, IL; and (3.) Sojourn Shelton Services, Springfield, IL. Regional April 2011. Science Olympiad Tournament, Team Captain Junior H.S., Write it, Do It, WIU HH Macomb, IL. April 2011. Science Olympiad Tournament, Team Captain, High Schools. Write it, Do It, WIU HH Macomb, IL. April 2010. Science Olympiad Tournament, Team Captain Junior H.S., Write it, Do It, WIU HH Macomb, IL. April 2010. Science Olympiad Tournament, Team Captain, High Schools. Write it, Do It, WIU HH Macomb, IL. April 2009. Science Olympiad tournament, Team Captain, Trajectory Event, WIU, HH Gym, Macomb, IL.University 2013-2006. University Traffic and Parking Committee Appeal Committee. 2006-2001. Calendar Committee. 2009-2006. COEHS Professional Presentation Award Committee. 2006-2004. COEHS Travel Award Committee. 2002-2001. Board of Trustees and Bachelor of Arts Advisory Board. 2001-2000. Teacher of the Year Committee. Department2013-2011. Committee on Committee2010-2008. Annual Dept. Organizations and Majors Fair. Heritage Rm. And Grand Ballroom, WIU, Macomb, IL 2008-2006 Technology and Equipment Committee.2011-2005 Literacy Search Committee, Curriculum & Instruction. (2011-2010; 2009-2008; 2007-2005.) 2009-2005. Undergraduate Committee 2009-2001. Selection and Retention Committee. 2001. Co-Chair of the 2001 Issues and Trends Literacy Conference Western Illinois University. Community Sept.18, 2010; Oct. 2, 2010. Paint the Town, Pink Breast Cancer Awareness, Participating Community Member. Initiated and implemented 2 Children Literacy Tents in the Farmers’ Market. Total time: 15 plus hours. Oct. 7, 2011 Paint the Town, Pink Breast Cancer Awareness. Initiated a Reading Scavenger Hunt, Masonic Lodge Bldg. Children ages 3-10. Current-2006. Coordinated Book Donations or Funding to local area’s needs: Macomb Public library; Food Pantry, Loaves and Fishes; Macomb, IL; Women Shelter, Springfield, IL; Calvary Baptist Christian Academy, Macomb, IL; WIU America Reads Program WIU and Macomb, IL; Food Pantry, Loaves and Fishes, Macomb, IL; Samaritan Well Macomb, IL; and R. E. A. D. Y. Bus Project. Macomb, IL. April 2008-2005. WIRC Young Authors' Celebration, Master of Ceremonies- Reading-Writing Presenter to Community Family Members, Educators, and State Representative Presentation Audience, Roseville Elementary School. 2002-2001. Coordinator of the Lincoln and Mac Arthur Schools’ Family Night Grants and Special Awards 2011-2010. Honoring Our Professors of Excellence, For Outstanding Instruction and Dedication to Western Illinois University Students, UHDS Academic Initiatives Committee. 2009-2008. Certificate of Excellence, In recognition of your distinctive commitment to student learning and excellence in teaching. UHDS Academic Initiatives Committee February 2006. Kappa Delta PI RIF Grant Program ($200). Alpha Epsilon, Chapter 29, Western Illinois University. Dealing with Feelings Through Book Sharing. (Co-director). December 2, 2002. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education-Microsoft Innovative Teachers Program, Innovative Teachers Grant-$70,000, (Co-Director). Professional Memberships/AffiliationsCurrent Membership and Officers with Dates Current-2000. International Reading Association Illinois Reading Council 2011-2006. International Projects Committee Summer 2010-2001. Western Illinois Reading Council Newsletter; Publicity Editor; Webmaster; List Serve Owner-Manager; President and Vice President 2011-2002. Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Council President, Vice President, Historian 2009. Recipient of Golden Key International Honour Society, Honoring Current-2000. Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers2009-2001. Phi Delta Kappa Co Membership Chair and Undergraduate Membership Chair2005-2002. College Instructors of Reading Professionals Publicity Representative (2002) ................
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