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Isoke Titilayo NiaIsoke Titilayo Nia taught many years in New York City’s independent and public schools before becoming the Director of Research and Development for the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Currently she is the founding directory of All Write Literacy Consultants in Brooklyn, New York. Isoke is known for her dynamic keynote speeches and engaging workshops. She has presented on poetry, reading and the African American child, lifting the barriers to loving the language, and literature in the writing workshop. More specifically, Isoke's presentation topics include: The Teaching of Writing in a Workshop; The Teaching of Reading in a Workshop; Developing Curriculum in the Reading and Writing Workshop; Multicultural Literature; Making Systemic Change Within a School/District; and Organizing your Library.

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Isoke Titilayo Nia's Selected Presentations
The Writing of Fiction
Isoke presents a four day session on the writing of fiction. Upon completion of this workshop, participants use what they know about the narrative/story even when writing fiction and complete a final draft of fiction.
Presentation Topics
Isoke presents to K–12 audiences on numerous reading and writing topics, including writing workshop, developing curriculum in the reading and writing workshop, and auditing your curriculum maps.
Previous Consulting Engagements
Nia has presented at various conferences around the world. She is highly knowledgeable and regarded.
Seeing the Sky: Visions for the Struggling Reader and Writer in the Process Classroom
The purpose of this workshop developed by Isoke Titilayo Nia is to help teachers gather strategies to assist struggling readers and writers.
Published Works by Isoke Titilayo Nia
Literacy as Social Practice: Primary Voices K-6
Literacy as Social Practice: Primary Voices K-6 Isoke's article in this 2004 NCTE publication, "Units of Study in the Writing Workshop," discusses practices that support meaning making.
Additional Publications
Click here for a listing of written text sets and professional books from Isoke.
Related Resources
Professional Comunities at Work: Writing Workshop
 Writing Workshop KitThis resource can be an excellent source of ongoing reflection and discussion throughout the remaining school year.
Comments From Workshop Participants
Wondering what her workshops are like? Participants of Isoke's workshops provide interesting feedback.
Education and Professional Experiences
Isoke Titilayo Nia is working on her Ph.D. in the teaching of English/Children's literature. She has numerous experiences in the classroom as well as at Columbia University Teacher's College.
 
 
 
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