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Durham Public Schools PL
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Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kathlee Hill-Graves | [email protected] | Media Coordinator/District Media Lead
Location: Durham School of the Arts 30
Description: Wordless picture books provide opportunities for dynamic collaborative story telling in a broad range of classrooms, across all ages, and differing abilities. Creativity, perspective, and attention to detail drive this shared learning experience. Students develop visual thinking strategies to interpret and respond to books from around the world. This format is rich with literary elements such as tone, mood, and symbolism. Wordless picture books have the power to level the playing field and encourage everyone to engage. Learn the expanse of this genre from a seasoned Media Coordinator and Reading Specialist.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Dual Language Instruction, Media Coordinators, Beginning Teachers, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Specialists, Teachers
Presenters
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Kathleen Graves

Media Coordinator and District Media Lead, Durham Public Schoools- Ignite Online Academy
I started as a theater teacher over 30 years ago then forayed into the world of Reading Specialist.  When the Media Coordinator moved mid year I seized the opportunity to widen my audience and literacy engagement with all students.  I teach at Ignite Online Academy and serve as... Read More →
Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Durham School of the Arts 30

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