Teachers registration b r o c h u r e Regional Conference August 9 11, 2010 Dayton Convention Center Dayton, OH Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky Teachers! Learn from education experts Attend interactive learning sessions and roundtable discussions Earn graduate credit and CEUs Receive a flash drive with conference materials Have fun and leave inspired Register by July 30! www.battelleforkids.org/go/teacherconference
Who Should Attend? K 12 Teachers, Teacher Leaders, Pre-Service Teachers, Coaches and Curriculum Directors Pre-Conference Workshop Monday, August 9 8 a.m. Registration Continental Breakfast Bookstore 9 a.m. Welcome The Strategic Teacher Workshop 12 p.m. Lunch (provided) 1 p.m. The Strategic Teacher Workshop (continued) 3 p.m. End of Day Main Conference Days Join Battelle for Kids and teachers from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky for Great Teachers Make Great Schools: 2010 Teacher Conference planned for teachers by teachers. This conference will address school improvement issues designed to enhance student progress and achievement. Interactive learning sessions and roundtable discussions will focus on six strands: 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. Teams are encouraged to attend! Earn Graduate Credit Attendees who participate in two out of the three days of the conference are eligible for one semester hour of graduate credit from Ashland University. University representatives will be at the conference to register attendees who want to receive credit. To download requirements, visit www.battelleforkids.org/go/teacherconference. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The Ohio Federation of Teachers and the Ohio Education Association will provide continuing education units (CEUs) to attendees who participate in at least two of the three days of the conference. tuesday, August 10 8 a.m. Registration Continental Breakfast Exhibits 9 a.m. Welcome Conference Kickoff 9:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Assessment Expert Dr. Rick Stiggins 10:30 a.m. Travel Exhibits Bookstore Collaboration Café 11 a.m. Learning Sessions Roundtable Discussions 12 p.m. Lunch (provided) 12:45 p.m. Contest Winners Announced 1:15 p.m. Travel Exhibits Bookstore Collaboration Café 1:30 p.m. Learning Sessions Fireside Chat 3 p.m. Travel Exhibits Bookstore 3:15 p.m. Learning Sessions Roundtable Discussions 4:15 p.m. Exhibits Bookstore wednesday, August 11 8 a.m. Registration Continental Breakfast Exhibits 8:30 a.m. Welcome Conference Updates 9 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Dangerous Minds LouAnne Johnson 10 a.m. Travel Exhibits Bookstore Collaboration Café 10:30 a.m. Learning Sessions Roundtable Discussions 12 p.m. Lunch (provided) 12:45 p.m. Prize Drawing 1:15 p.m. Travel Exhibits Bookstore Collaboration Café 1:30 p.m. Learning Sessions 2:30 p.m. Travel Exhibits Bookstore 2:45 p.m. Learning Sessions Roundtable Discussions 3:45 p.m. Conference Report Cards Bookstore
August 9 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Influential Teacher Dr. Harvey Silver Back by popular demand! Spend the day in a hands-on workshop with Harvey and learn reliable and flexible strategies you can use to meet today s standards and reach the different learners in your classroom. Continental Breakfast and Lunch are Provided! The Strategic Teacher: How to Select the Right, Research-Based Strategy for Every Lesson Author of educational best-sellers So Each May Learn (2000), Tools for Promoting Active, In-Depth Learning (2001; won a Teacher s Award in 2004), The Strategic Teacher (2007) and Math Tools, Grades 3 12 (2008) Developer of The Thoughtful Classroom, a professional development program that makes students as important as standards Teacher and administrator at the elementary, secondary and graduate levels Named one of the 100 most influential teachers in the country This workshop is based on four truths about teaching and learning: 1 2 3 4 High-quality instruction is the greatest determinant of student success. High-quality instruction is replicable there are researchbased, classroom-tested strategies proven to raise student achievement. Using a variety of instructional approaches that speak to students diverse learning styles leads invariably to higher levels of engagement and better learning. Schools that function as effective Professional Learning Communities see measurable improvement in the quality of teaching and learning throughout the building. During this workshop, Harvey will explain and model the What (what effective strategies look like and the differences among them), the Why (the reasons teachers need a repertoire of research-based strategies) and the How (guidelines for selecting strategies and implementing them in the classroom) of the Strategic Teaching approach. Participants will learn: The Strategic Teaching framework, including the four styles of instruction and the most current research on instructional effectiveness; A set of research-based strategies proven to raise achievement and meet the needs of different styles of learners; How to use strategic dashboards to improve instructional decision-making and select the best strategy for any lesson; and A set of support structures that unite administrators and teachers around the goal of becoming a more effective Professional Learning Community. Participants should bring a copy of Harvey s book, The Strategic Teacher, to the pre-conference workshop. If you don t own a copy, books will be available for purchase at a discounted price. Topics are subject to change.
AUGUST 10 & 11 FEATURED SPEAKERS AUGUST 10 Speaker AUGUST 11 Speaker Assessment Expert Dr. Rick Stiggins Learn about assessment for learning practices in the classroom and their impact on student success. Rick Stiggins founded the Assessment Training Institute (ATI) in 1992 to fulfill the mission of providing teachers and school leaders with the professional development needed to fulfill their rapidly evolving assessment responsibilities. Rick has authored dozens of articles and books advocating for teacher assessment expertise and assessment quality. For two decades, Rick and the ATI team have developed and refined innovative approaches to help practitioners assess accurately and use assessment results productively to support, not merely monitor, student learning. Assessment Leadership for Teacher and Student Success In his presentation, Rick Stiggins will outline seven specific assessment actions districts, schools and teachers must take if they wish to narrow the gap between students who meet and don t meet essential achievement standards. He will provide teachers with the means to conduct a careful self-evaluation of the extent to which they have taken these actions. The result will be a local assessment action plan to be carried out in the service of teacher and student success. LouAnne Johnson is the author of The New York Times best-seller Dangerous Minds, which was made into the hit film starring Michelle Pfeiffer. She has been featured on Oprah, NBC and CNN. A former U.S. Naval officer and U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant, LouAnne also served as a university professor, high school English teacher and department chair for the Computer Academy a school within a school for at-risk teens and one of ten pilot programs funded by a federal grant. LouAnne continues to work to transform the educational system as an ESL instructor and educational consultant. She is the author of several nonfiction books, including My Posse Don t Do Homework. Teaching Outside the Box Dangerous Minds LouAnne Johnson Learn practical strategies that help new and veteran teachers create dynamic classroom environments where learning is enjoyable. In her presentation, LouAnne Johnson will share the lessons she learned from the unteachable students who taught her how to teach them. She will provide practical advice and suggestions for creating dynamic classrooms where all students feel motivated and capable of learning. LouAnne will also provide a posse update what the students portrayed in Dangerous Minds are doing today. Your favorite titles at discounted prices Browse and purchase the latest and best professional books for teachers at Battelle for Kids on-site bookstore. Register by May 28 and receive a FREE copy of LouAnne Johnson s book, Teaching Outside the Box: How to Grab Your Students by Their Brains.
August 10 & 11 Learning Sessions Interactive sessions and roundtable discussions will help teachers learn and apply strategies that are having a positive impact on 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 numerous leadership roles that teachers fulfill 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 some new ideas for building effective relationships with students and parents? These learning sessions will equip attendees with new ideas and tools around the 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 the 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 Web sites for teachers and students
greatest teaching strategy contest Win a prize package worth $500! Teachers work daily to implement strategies that improve student learning. Think you have a great teaching strategy? We want to hear about it! Share your great strategy by entering Battelle for Kids Greatest Teaching Strategy Contest. Contest entries should include the following: 1. Description of the Need Why is there a need for this strategy? 2. Description of the Strategy What are the steps for implementation? 3. Evidence the Strategy Works What evidence do you have qualitative or quantitative that the strategy works? 4. Optional Share illustrations, samples, and/or photographs of your strategy, if applicable. How will contest entries be judged? All entries will be judged based on the following criteria: Universal Strategy: 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 novice or 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! Student 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 Battelle for Kids staff, representatives from the Ohio Federation of Teachers and the Ohio Education Association and classroom teachers. How many entries can I submit? We know that great teachers implement many great teaching strategies in their classrooms, 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 25, 2010 How do I enter? To download the contest entry form, visit www.battelleforkids.org/go/teacherconference. The winning strategies will receive a prize package worth $500. All winners will be recognized at the conference and on Battelle for Kids Web site. Questions? Contact Sandy Ritchey, Battelle for Kids, at sritchey@battelleforkids.org or (614) 481-3141. Visit www.battelleforkids.org/go/teacherconference for more information and to download the contest entry form. Good luck!
registration form August 9 11, 2010 Dayton Convention Center Dayton, OH August 9 Pre-Conference Workshop o Single Registrant $125 August 10 Main Conference Day 1 o Single Registrant $125 August 11 Main Conference Day 2 o Single Registrant $125 Package Deal August 10 & 11 Main Conference Days o Single Registrant $225 o Team of 3 $630 o Additional Registrants $210 The August 9 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 one registration form for each attendee! Name School District/Organization Position Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Learned about the conference through: (check one) o Battelle for Kids Brochure/Mailing o OFT/OEA Mailing o Web Site, E-mail o Teacher o Principal/Supervisor o Word of Mouth o Other Years in education: Years in present function: o PK 2 o 3 8 o 9 12 o Pre-service Early Bird Fax Register by july 30 Register by May 28 and receive a FREE copy of LouAnne Johnson s book, Teaching Outside the Box: How to Grab Your Students by Their Brains. Ways to Register Online at www.battelleforkids.org/go/teacherconference Enclose a check, money order or your credit card or purchase order information and mail with this form to Battelle for Kids, attention Kerry Brumfield, 1160 Dublin Road, Suite 500, Columbus, OH 43215 Fax this form to (614) 481-8997, attention Kerry Brumfield For Internal Use: o Lead Presenter Hotel Information Crowne Plaza Dayton Located at Dayton Convention Center 33 East 5th Street Dayton, OH 45402 (937) 224-0800 www.cpdayton.com Special Conference Rate: $95 (plus tax) To receive these special guest rates, reserve your room under the Teacher Conference room block before July 18, 2010. A limited number of rooms will be available. Parking Information Parking will be available at the discounted rate of $4/day at the Dayton Convention Center. Complimentary parking will be available for those staying at the Crowne Plaza during the conference. Cancellation & Refund Policy Refunds or credit will be offered only for cancellations provided in writing and submitted to Battelle for Kids more than 10 days prior to the event. Cancellations received after 10 days prior to the event may receive a refund, less a 50 percent event fee to cover meal and administrative costs. No refunds will be offered to no shows. Questions? Kerry Brumfield (614) 481-3141 kbrumfield@battelleforkids.org Jilanne Ottarson (614) 481-3141 jottarson@battelleforkids.org
1160 Dublin Road, Suite 500 Columbus, OH 43215 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 and the implementation of effective practices 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 www.battelleforkids.org. Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT) The Ohio Federation of Teachers represents more than 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.