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Welcome to Summer Literacy Institute 2024

Join the ESC of Central Ohio as educational stakeholders unite for joyful conversation and learning on June 11th, 2024 at Grandview Heights Middle and High School. National experts and keynote speakers Zaretta Hammond and American Cartoonist Jamar Nicholas lead our collaborative learning on Cultivating a Love of Learning. Along with literacy-related topics across the reading rope, new sessions will focus on literacy in art, equity and early childhood--in partnership with SproutFive.

Day-at-a-Glance:
Here is the plan for Summer Literacy Institute 2024 (SLI24). Registration begins at 7:30 with coffee and a light breakfast served. While waiting for Zaretta Hammond to kick off SLI24 with an inspiring keynote, browse book options provided by local bookseller, Cover To Cover. Two self-selected breakout sessions round out the morning. Lunch is provided by Apple Spice. Finally, American Cartoonist Jamar Nicholas walks participants though the afternoon keynote and one more self-selected breakout rounds out the day of learning.

Next Steps:
Be sure to review the many breakout session options. You may choose to hover over the session or select the expanded view under the schedule options to read more about the sessions offered. Finally, you must sign up for a free Sched account and establish a profile to register. Be sure to review the lunch options listed below to be ready to make a selection while registering.

The ESC of Central Ohio proudly partners with SproutFive to offer an Early Childhood strand. While registering, provide your OPIN to ensure OCCRRA credit.

Credit Cards:
Credit Cards are processed by Stripe. This includes a non-refundable processing fee.

Purchase Orders:
Purchase orders should be made payable to ESC of Central Ohio, 2080 Citygate Drive, Columbus OH 43219. We ask that the creator of the Purchase Order send a copy to Rachel.Daniels@escco.org before distributing the PO number to your attendees for registration.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your registration, please email summerliteracysupport@escco.org

We look forward to seeing you on June 11th for this joyful event.

Refunds and Cancellations:
Cancellations received up to ten (10) business days prior to the date of the conference will receive a full refund, minus any credit card processing fees. Individuals who register and are "no show" will pay the full registration.

Location Reminder:
Grandview Heights’ Larson Middle School at 1600 West First Avenue, Columbus, OH. Parking is around and behind the school on Fairview Avenue.

Lunch Options: 

Sandwich Options–All sandwiches are served with chips and a cookie:

Granny Apple Turkey on Honey Wheat

Tangy sliced green apples, Havarti cheese, lettuce, and our famous apple cider vinaigrette dressing on top of our oven roasted turkey breast.

Trio Classic on 13-Grain 

A trio of thinly sliced meats including cured ham, roasted turkey, lean roast beef, with lettuce, Swiss cheese, and our signature sauce.

Ham and Havarti on Sourdough 

Cured ham and Havarti cheese with green leaf lettuce and our signature sauce.

Vegetarian on 13-Grain 

Mushrooms, cucumbers, vine-ripened tomatoes, sprouts, roasted red peppers, and avocados on lettuce with cheddar cheese and pesto mayonnaise.

Salad Options–All salads are served with bread and cinnamon butter and a variety of dressings :

Strawberry Grilled Chicken 

Vidalia Grilled chicken breast, strawberries, and feta cheese make this a sweet and savory favorite.

Classic Cobb 

Grilled chicken with bacon, hard boiled egg, and bleu cheese crumbles on fresh salad greens.

Chef Salad 

Oven-roasted turkey, cured ham, and hard boiled egg with jack & cheddar cheese on crisp salad greens.

Apple Walnut on Poppy Seed 

Fresh apples, candied walnuts, crumbled bacon, and mozzarella cheese on a crisp bed of salad greens

Super Food | Raspberry Vinaigrette 

A super antioxidant mix of kale, baby spinach, and red cabbage, topped with dried cranberries, raspberries, almonds, and feta cheese.