Teachers. registration brochure. August 8 10, 2011 Hyatt Regency Columbus Columbus, Ohio 2011 TEACHER CONFERENCE. Graduate credit available!

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1 Teachers 2011 TEACHER CONFERENCE August 8 10, 2011 Hyatt Regency Columbus Columbus, Ohio registration brochure Graduate credit available! Attend interactive learning sessions Meet real practitioners, and hear their lessons learned Get answers to questions about Ohio s Race to the Top Have fun and leave inspired! Register by July 29!

2 2011 TEACHER CONFERENCE Join Battelle for Kids for the Great Teachers Make Great Schools: 2011 Teacher Conference a conference planned by teachers, for teachers. Conference attendees will be engaged in thought-provoking learning and discussion on school improvement strategies to enhance student progress and achievement. Interactive learning sessions will help teachers discover and apply strategies to positively impact teaching and learning. Teacher Leadership & Collaboration Classroom Management & Effective Relationships Curriculum & Instruction Classroom Assessment & Evaluation Responding to Students Needs Intervention to Enrichment Tools & Technology Attend 1, 2 or all 3 days of the conference. Who Should Attend? K 12 Teachers, Teacher Leaders, Pre-Service Teachers, Coaches and Curriculum Directors Earn Graduate Credit Attendees who participate in all three days of the conference and complete a specified assignment are eligible for one semester hour of graduate credit from either Ashland University or Walsh University. University representatives will be at the conference to register attendees who want to receive credit. To download requirements, visit Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Attendees will receive a certificate to submit to their Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) for CEU credit. Some LPDCs require pre-approval for CEUs. Attendees are responsible for conveying information to their LPDC in a manner consistent with their local guidelines.

3 August 8 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Learn how to build on your strengths as a teacher! AGENDA Monday, August 8 8:30 a.m. Registration Continental Breakfast 9 a.m. Welcome Pre-Conference Kickoff 9:15 a.m. Workshop 12:00 p.m. Lunch (provided) 12:45 p.m. Workshop 3 p.m. End of Day Contact Hours: 5 Come ready to take your practice to the next level, and learn how great teachers make great schools! Spend the day in a hands-on workshop with Kate Kennedy, Sandy Shedenhelm and Dr. Mike Thomas from Battelle for Kids! Value-added results have allowed for the identification of teachers who consistently and successfully make exceptional gains in student achievement, regardless of their students prior achievement level, gender, race or socio-economic status. Over the past few years, Battelle for Kids has brought these highly effective teachers together to study their practice what they know, what they do, and what they believe to determine the common denominator of their success. Solid research indicates that formative instructional practices are an effective way to close the achievement gap for students. These practices get their power from assessment-literate educators partnering with students in the teaching and learning process. Learn how to take the knowledge culled from highly effective teachers and the power of formative instructional practices to strengthen your teaching. Examine your own practices and beliefs about teaching and learning Discover your strengths Engage in a thoughtful discussion, based on a framework developed by Battelle for Kids and noted scholar Dr. Robert Quinn, University of Michigan Topics are subject to change.

4 August 9 & 10 Main conference AGENDA tuesday, August 9 7:30 a.m. Registration Continental Breakfast Exhibits Open 8 a.m. Welcome Conference Kickoff 8:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Dylan Wiliam Embedding Formative Assessment into Teacher Learning Communities 9:30 a.m. Travel Exhibits Collaboration Café 9:45 a.m. 60-minute Learning Sessions (Dylan Wiliam Session) 10:45 a.m. Travel Exhibits Collaboration Café 11 a.m. 60-minute Learning Sessions (Dylan Wiliam Session) 12 p.m. Lunch (Provided in the Ballroom) 12:30 p.m. Greatest Teaching Strategy Contest Winners Announced 12:45 p.m. Travel Exhibits Collaboration Café 1 p.m. 60-minute Learning Sessions 2 p.m. Travel Exhibits Collaboration Café 2:15 p.m. 60-minute Learning Sessions 3:15 p.m. Travel Exhibits Collaboration Café 3:30 p.m. 60-minute Learning Sessions 4:30 p.m. End of Day Contact Hours: 6 hours, 15 minutes, excluding lunch and travel breaks wednesday, August 10 7:30 a.m. Registration Continental Breakfast Exhibits Open 8:15 a.m. Welcome Battelle for Kids Remarks Reminders 8:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Jack Berckemeyer, Living it, Loving it, Laughing About it! 9:30 a.m. Travel Exhibits Collaboration Café 9:45 a.m. 60-minute Learning Sessions (Jack Berckemeyer Session) 10:45 a.m. Travel Exhibits Collaboration Café 11 a.m. 60-minute Learning Sessions (Jack Berckemeyer Session) 12 p.m. Lunch (Provided in the Ballroom) 12:30 p.m. Recognizing Teachers Conference and Exhibitor Prizes 12:45 p.m. Travel Exhibits Collaboration Café 1 p.m. 60-minute Learning Sessions 2 p.m. Travel Exhibits Collaboration Café 2:15 p.m. 60-minute Learning Sessions 3:15 p.m. Travel Exhibits Collaboration Café 3:30 p.m. 60-minute Learning Sessions 4:30 p.m. Conference Report Cards End of Day Contact Hours: 6 hours, 15 minutes, excluding lunch and travel breaks featured Speakers AUGUST 9 Speaker Dylan Wiliam, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment, Institute of Education, University of London Co-author of Inside the Black Box, the influential paper on formative assessment. A number of studies have shown that helping teachers develop their use of formative assessment (also known as formative instructional practices or assessment for learning) can have significant impact on the achievement of their students. In this session, participants will learn what formative assessment is and isn t, when it works and when it doesn t. Understand when, and under what conditions, formative assessment can be effective. Discover the five key strategies and one `big idea of classroom formative assessment. AUGUST 10 Speaker Jack Berckemeyer Director of Professional Development, Incentive Publications Get re-energized for the new school year! Living it, Loving it, Laughing About it! Looking to put a spark back into your teaching? Are you curious about what really makes your students tick? Looking for ways to connect with your students? This laugh-out-loud keynote provides ideas for connecting with students, being an adult advocate for kids, and developing new strategies for classroom management. A true crowd pleaser for any educator!

5 August 9 & 10 Learning Sessions Interactive learning sessions will help teachers discover and apply strategies to positively impact teaching and learning. Teacher Leadership & Collaboration Are you looking for new ways to collaborate with your colleagues to improve student learning in your school? Learning sessions in this strand will provide attendees with insight and ideas about the many leadership roles that teachers can take on in our school systems today. Participating in Professional Learning Communities Reviewing student work with colleagues Examining lessons of highly effective teachers Conducting action research Classroom Management & Effective Relationships Would you like ideas for building effective relationships with students and parents? These learning sessions will equip attendees with new ideas and tools for productive classroom conditions and effective relationships that truly make a difference. Engaging students from start to finish Setting clear expectations and classroom procedures Providing a safe physical and emotional environment Partnering with parents Curriculum & Instruction How do we guarantee that all students have access to a rigorous and relevant curriculum? These learning sessions will explore instructional practices that close the achievement gap. Providing a rigorous curriculum that builds upon prior learning and aligns to standards Creating and sharing student-friendly learning targets Creating and recognizing quality rubrics Providing descriptive feedback Making homework meaningful Classroom Assessment & Evaluation Do you want to bring your students into the assessment process? Are you looking for ways to improve your grading practices? Learning sessions in this strand will focus on formative and summative assessment practices that bring clarity to learning. Including students in the assessment process Understanding the basics of sound assessment design Balancing formative and summative assessment Exploring sound grading practices Responding to Students Needs Intervention to Enrichment Are you looking for ways to meet the diverse needs of your students? These learning sessions will provide participants with tools and ideas on how to best meet the needs of all students. Intervening with research-based practices (Response to Intervention) Making flexible grouping work for you and your students at any level Addressing the cultural and linguistic needs of students Making inclusion work Tools & Technology Are you looking for innovative ways to engage students because they power down when they enter your classroom? Learning sessions in this strand will help you be a 21st century teacher working with 21st century kids. Communicating with the use of technology Using technology to engage students Making the most of your electronic grade book Exploring the best websites for teachers and students

6 greatest teaching strategy contest Win a prize package worth $500! Think you have a great teaching strategy? We want to hear about it! Enter Battelle for Kids Greatest Teaching Strategy Contest! Contest entries should include the following: 1. Description of the Need What specific situation prompted you to develop this strategy? 2. Description of the Strategy What is the goal for this strategy? What are the steps for implementation? 3. Evidence the Strategy Works Present any qualitative or quantitative evidence that the strategy is effective. 4. Optional Share supporting documentation (illustrations, samples, photographs, etc.) for your strategy. How will contest entries be judged? All entries will be judged based on the following criteria: Universal Application: The strategy meets the needs of a wide array of student/teachers. It is applicable in various disciplines and/or grade levels. Evidence/Results: Solid data/evidence has been presented to support the strategy s effectiveness. Practicality: The strategy is doable for both novice and experienced teachers. It offers practical steps for teachers to follow to address a common need. Creativity/Innovation: The strategy clearly offers a creative solution for a common need. This strategy may not be used in classrooms everywhere, but it should be! Impact: The strategy greatly impacts students in a positive way. It either helps to give students ownership of their learning and/or improves student learning or learning conditions. Who will judge the contest? The contest will be judged by the conference committee, comprised of classroom teachers, Battelle for Kids staff and representatives from the Ohio Federation of Teachers and the Ohio Education Association. How many entries can I submit? We know that great teachers implement many great teaching strategies, so feel free to submit as many entries as you wish. When will the winners be announced? Winners and their strategies will be announced during the conference. When is the entry deadline? June 24, 2011 How do I enter? To download the contest entry form, visit The winning strategies will receive a prize package worth $500. All winners will be recognized at the Great Teachers Make Great Schools: 2011 Teacher Conference and on Battelle for Kids website. Questions? Contact Sandy Ritchey at sritchey@battelleforkids.org or (614) Visit for more information and to download the contest entry form. Good luck!

7 registration form August 8 10, 2011 Hyatt Regency Columbus Columbus, Ohio August 8 Pre-Conference Workshop o Single Registrant $199 August 9 Main Conference Day 1 o Single Registrant $199 August 10 Main Conference Day 2 o Single Registrant $199 Package Deal August 9 & 10 Main Conference Days o Single Registrant $340 o Team of 3 $960 o Additional Registrants $320 each The August 8 pre-conference workshop is not included in the package deal and must be registered for separately. Payment Options Payment must accompany registration. o Check Enclosed Payable to Battelle for Kids o Purchase Order Number o Credit Card o MasterCard o Visa Credit Card Number Expiration Date Authorized Signature Total Enclosed: Registration includes conference materials, continental breakfast and lunch. Print Name as it Appears on Card Card ID Number o Single Registration o Team Registration: Number of Registrants = Team registrants: Please complete a registration form for each attendee! Name School District/Organization Position Address City State Zip Phone Name School District/Organization Position Address Fax Register by july 29 City State Zip Phone Ways to Register Online at Mail a completed form and your payment (check, money order, purchase order or credit card information) to LIVE! Technologies, Conference Event Coordinator, 3854 Fisher Road, Columbus, Ohio Fax Hotel Information Hyatt Regency Columbus 350 North High Street Columbus, OH (614) go/battelleforkids2011 Special Conference Rate: $119/night (plus tax) A limited number of rooms are available. To receive the conference rate, reserve your room under the Great Teachers Make Great Schools Conference room block. Cancellation & Refund Policy Refunds or credit will only be offered for cancellations provided in writing and submitted at least 10 days prior to the event. Cancellations received less than 10 days prior to the event will be eligible for a refund, less a 50 percent event fee, to cover meal and administrative costs. No shows are not eligible for a refund. Questions? Sarah Joyce Conference Event Coordinator LIVE! Technologies (614) sjoyce@reallivepros.com

8 1160 Dublin Road, Suite 500 Columbus, OH About Battelle for Kids Battelle for Kids is a national, not-for-profit organization that provides strategic counsel and innovative solutions for today s complex educational-improvement challenges. Our mission-driven team of education, technology, communications and business professionals specializes in creating strategies that advance the development of human capital, the use of strategic measures, the implementation of effective practices, and communication with all stakeholders in schools. We partner with state departments of education, school districts and education-focused organizations to advance these strategies with the shared goals of: improving teaching effectiveness and student progress; informing instructional practice in real time; recognizing and rewarding teaching excellence; and aligning goals and maximizing impact in schools. For more information, visit Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT) The Ohio Federation of Teachers represents approximately 20,000 members in 54 local unions across the state that include public education employees, higher education faculty and support staff, and public employees. OFT is the state affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers. OFT is a union of professionals that advocates sound, commonsense public policy at the statewide level that impacts public employees and the people they serve. Ohio Education Association (OEA) The Ohio Education Association s 130,000 members work in Ohio s schools, colleges and universities, providing a wide range of professional education services. Since 1847, OEA has been working to make schools better in their effort to advance the finest of America s dreams: a universal, free, quality public education for every child.