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Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Teaching to Empower to Create a Mistake-Safe Culture "Originally selected for Empower20” Learning involves making many errors. Almost every world culture has proverbs about the positives of mistakes. One of the greatest challenges in creating a mistake-free culture is knowing when to offer students’ guidance and when to step back so they have can make adjustments on their own or with peers. This interactive session will show how to create a nurturing environment for analyzing errors. Using detailed steps, presenters will share 3 tools for engaging students in mistake-safe analyses: journal reflections, teacher-student conferences; and, student-led parent teacher conferences in which students see making mistakes as essential to their learning. Speaker(s): Debbie Zacarian Michael Silverstone Concurrent Instructional Strategies Poverty Student Engagement & Motivation Whole Child Session Code: 2301	Session Code: 2301	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	“Originally selected for Empower20” Fun Weird Science! STEAM-Based Lesson Hooks Science is something that students have to do! Take part in this opportunity to interact with fun weird science strategies as we model engaging, hands-on learning experiences guaranteed to keep your scholars hooked. Speaker(s): Ronnie Thomas Concurrent Instructional Strategies STEM & STEAM Education Student Engagement & Motivation Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2302	Session Code: 2302	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 397ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	17 Things Resilient Teachers Do (and 4 things they hardly ever do) Resiliency - that ability to “bounce back” after setbacks and to persist in the face of stress and adversity - is an essential skill for educators. Because the profession is stressful and unpredictable at times, educators need to develop, practice, and refine their own resiliency before they attempt to support students. This relevant, interactive, and fun session will provide techniques, strategies, and methods that help to build resiliency in educators. Speaker(s): Bryan Harris Concurrent Personal & Professional Development Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Trauma / Stress / ACEs Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 3100	Session Code: 3100	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	21st Century School Improvement: Coaching for Equity Multiple researchers highlight the significant role instructional coaching plays in improving the academic achievement gap (Haycock, 2001; Reardon, 2013). As diversity in classrooms increases, coaching requires more culturally proficient strategies to create inclusive, student-centered environments that empower all students to learn (Lindsey, et. al, 2019). This workshop provides participants with a multifaceted approach to creating school environments centered on valuing, respecting, and honoring diverse backgrounds, and ethnicities, while looking deeply at one’s own beliefs. During this workshop, participants will engage in interactive activities that feature action planning, reflective questions, conversation vignettes, and case analyses. Ultimately, participants will gain significant insight and strategies to dismantle cultural barriers through equity-based coaching practices to optimize the learning environment for all students. Speaker(s): Andrea Smith Concurrent Equity Instructional Leadership & Coaching School Improvement & Reform Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Session Code: 2303	Session Code: 2303	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 167ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	3 Essentials For Success In The Innovative Blended Classroom The use of digital learning spaces has exploded in use in classrooms nearly everywhere. Through the use of innovative technologies many educators are moving to (or required to) put content online and extend learning beyond the four walls and beyond the school day. This Blended Learning approach is both beneficial but its definition can be tough to nail down. Blended Learning is different than merely integrating technology into the classroom. Join us as we will examine how to take a research-based, pedagogical approach to blended learning. Through hands-on scenarios we will learn the best practices for blended learning and the innovative technology resources available. Speaker(s): Steven Anderson Shaelynn Farnsworth Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Educational Tools & Technology Instructional Strategies Remote Learning Session Code: 1200	Session Code: 1200	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	7 Teacher Moves That Make the Difference in Project-Based Learning Increasing adoption of project-based learning (PBL) in schools worldwide challenges teachers to rethink their role as they shift from traditional instruction to student-centered learning. That's equally true for face-to-face and remote learning. Seven project-based teaching practices—build the culture, design and plan, align to standards, manage activities, scaffold student learning, assess student learning, and engage and coach—demystify the teacher’s role in high-quality PBL and lead to deeper student learning. This session will use video case studies and resources based on research and field study to help participants build their capacity as project-based teachers. School leaders and instructional coaches will gain new insights for supporting teachers’ professional growth. Examples of PBL for meaningful remote learning will be highlighted, with strategies for amplifying student voice and authenticity with the use of digital tools. Speaker(s): Suzie Boss John Larmer Concurrent Instructional Strategies Personal & Professional Development Student Engagement & Motivation Remote Learning Session Code: 1201	Session Code: 1201	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	A Project-Based Learning University-School Partnership: Lessons Learned This session will describe a partnership between a university and school to develop project based learning (PBL) units and train teachers in this type of instruction. The ultimate goal of the partnership was increased student engagement and learning. Professional development for teachers is a key mechanism for improving classroom instruction and student achievement (Guo & Yang, 2012). During the first year of the partnership, the university and urban district joined hands to build a sustainable plan for implementing PBL in all classrooms. Educators were challenged to reimagine their classrooms as places where students have voice and choice in their learning. Teachers were also encouraged to use their community as a partner in their PBL unit and classroom. Instructional coaching within the district was a vital piece of this partnership which further supported the connection between district teachers and university faculty. Consideration was given to educational collaboration and support, the influence of teacher mindset and self-efficacy, resource impediments, assessment practices, and improving student participation (McCormick, 2019). This presentation will discuss the results of the first year as well as the lessons learned along the way. Speaker(s): Kelly Margot Jacque Melin Teresa Cooper Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1301	Session Code: 1301	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Accelerating the Curve for Young School Leaders Both teachers and administrators, no matter their ages, possess the capabilities to serve as change agents in their schools and districts. Within the past few years, education has become inundated with many digital tools that, together with mentorship and involvement in professional organizations, have helped accelerate the learning curve for young educators, and experience now no longer carries the weight it used to have. Learn from four members of the 2016 ASCD Emerging Leadership class. Speaker(s): Amy MacCrindle Natalie Franzi Adam Brown Kyle Hamstra Concurrent School & District Management School Culture & Climate Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Teacher Leadership Session Code: 1202	Session Code: 1202	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Accountability Grouping: Improving Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes Improving student engagement and meeting intended learning outcomes have been priority goals for all educators. Accountability grouping - often used in professional spaces - can be applied in classrooms at all levels to accomplish these goals. An Accountability Group is understood to be a group of people who share similar goals and hold each other accountable for progress. Accountability, collaboration and participation are 21st century skills that are critical for student success in the classroom and beyond. Understanding that the global environment increasingly exits in collaborative spaces, this presentation will share the experience of a teacher educator utilizing accountability groupings with a diverse group of undergraduate students. This approach was used to: facilitate PTE students’ development of specific teaching dispositions; improve engagement and motivation; maintain a high standard of academic performance; raise awareness of the impact of classroom culture and management on all learners; build a diverse and inclusive community; improve the utilization of technology for communication; foster leadership at various levels. After this session, participants (K12 – higher education) will collaborate to develop and share a framework of how accountability groupings could work relevant to their respective settings and academic disciplines. Speaker(s): Carolyn Reid-Brown Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Student Engagement & Motivation Collaboration & Communication Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1302	Session Code: 1302	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 107ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Advocacy and Collaboration: How to Take a Team Approach to Support English Learners Are English learners fully included and successful in your school? This session explores how to shift the classroom, school, and community culture to create a more welcoming, fully engaging, and academically rewarding environment that helps foster independence in ELs and a better learning experience for all. The cornerstone of making this a reality is teamwork. Participants learn practical strategies to build partnerships—between students and teachers, classroom teachers and specialists, families and educators, as well as students with students—to uncover purposeful collaboration in support of language and literacy development and to promote purposeful advocacy for ELs. Speaker(s): Audrey Cohan Andrea Honigsfeld Maria Dove Concurrent ELL / Emergent Multilingual Students Family & Community Engagement Student Engagement & Motivation Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1100	Session Code: 1100	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 167ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 277ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 297ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	All Students Can Read Complex Texts We often hear the following statements from teachers. “I want my students to understand the issue of ocean mining, but the texts are too hard.” “I’m hoping to guide my first graders to read Edith Thatcher Hurd’s Starfish, but there’s so many technical words. I’m not sure they can all comprehend it, even as a read aloud.” “We’re starting with excerpts of Little Women in class today, but only some students have the background knowledge to handle this”. Reflecting on these comments, it’s important to ask, How can teachers promote equity in their classrooms when students have different starting skills? Is it fair to just settle for leveled texts and exclude some learners from the richness of readings at grade level and beyond? This interactive session will offer strategies to help k-12 teachers, coaches, and professional developers explore ways to identify and support individual student strengths and needs when reading complex texts. Whole class and small group instruction and scaffolds will be explored. By gaining clarity about each of the factors that contribute to students being able to read increasingly complex texts, participants will have opportunities to converse and develop their own lesson implementations. Speaker(s): Kelly Johnson Maria Grant Diane Lapp Concurrent Instructional Strategies Literacy Struggling Students Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2100	Session Code: 2100	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Alternative School Leadership (Best Practices at its Finest): The Answer… Alternative schools have been depicted as the worst choices for a student’s educational option after being displaced from a traditional school setting. In the Alternative School setting, the design is to provide students/parents with a Second Chance for a Better Opportunity. This presentation will focus on best practices that have been identified and utilized within the Alternative School setting. The practices that will be discussed are of value for the reinstallation for motivating, educating, and empowering students who undoubtedly will return back to the status of becoming academically successful from their experience in an Alternative School setting. Details on the importance of Alternative School Leadership and the necessary skillset to effectively support its school district will be presented. Explicitly, this presentation primarily provides an understanding to those who question why Alternative schools exist and for those who serve in the capacity as Alternative Educators for becoming a S.E.A.L. (Specific Educational Alternative Leader). This presentation will be delivered in a way that every educational professional is able to share ideas, actively participate in collaborative discussions and to establish a best practice to add to their repertoire of leadership skills in all educational school settings. Speaker(s): Leviticus Pointer Concurrent Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education Instructional Leadership & Coaching Student Engagement & Motivation Trauma / Stress / ACEs Session Code: 2304	Session Code: 2304	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Enduring Issues in Leadership that Shape Legacy: An Engaging Conversation with Women Educators A panel of award-winning women leaders will have a flowing conversation on leadership issues that impact legacy. Included characteristics will be knowledge/capacity/purpose, integrity, reflective practice, moral compass, equity, dealing with change, and the importance of involvement in professional organizations. Takeaways will be offered to shape your individual legacy. Speaker(s): Marie Adair Joanne Kerekes Dr. Bari Erlichson Dr. Penelope Lattimer Dr. Adele T Macula Dr. Mary Reece Concurrent Personal & Professional Development School & District Management Collaboration & Communication Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1101	Session Code: 1101	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 447ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Neuropacing: Perfecting The Art of Teaching Classroom evidence tells us what works, cognitive science tells why, and neuropacing tells us how. The art of teaching is masterfully interweaving proven strategies with what we know about the brain to meet the academic, and social-emotional needs of students and classrooms. Neuropacing tells us how to weave these together by offering suggestions for pacing the lesson with a variety of strategies that will leverage both what we know about learning and the brain. First, identify the instructional purpose, then select a strategy to get started. After that, machine learning kicks into gear, utilizing multiple backend factors to generate suggestions that align with science. Neuropacing, a guide in designing great instruction. Speaker(s): Marcey Aronson Debbie Leonard Concurrent Instructional Strategies SEL & Character Education Whole Child Academic & Behavioral Interventions Session Code: 1102	Session Code: 1102	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Are You Planning an Activity or Teaching a Skill? Crafting a high-quality learning intention takes planning. Often, teachers will use an activity as their learning intention. The learning intention focuses on what we want our students to know and do. Create the learning intention first, then determine the success criteria that students can use to assess their understanding, then create the activity. As you plan instruction, ask yourself: What do you want your students to know? Why is that important? Can they learn this information another way? How? Attend this session to design a learning intention and success criteria that support your students’ learning and skills they can apply to their academic life. Speaker(s): Peg Grafwallner Concurrent Assessment & Grading Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Session Code: 2101	Session Code: 2101	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Are You Preparing Your Future Leaders? Developing a Pathway to Leadership [ORIGINALLY SELECTED TO PRESENT AT EMPOWER20] School districts need a robust succession plan for all leadership positions, including teacher leaders. Our institutes prepare leaders for their next job at every stage along the leadership pipeline. Participants will learn how to establish a program that develops and supports aspiring leaders, as well as strategies for coaching and mentoring new leaders. We will share our class content, syllabi, and course activities from the six institutes we use to develop our leaders. Speaker(s): Glenda Horner Roy Garcia Carla Brosnahan Sheri McCaig Christina Cole Sarah Harty Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Teacher Leadership Session Code: 1203	Session Code: 1203	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 447ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Are Your Schools Designed for Learning? How to Tell and Why it Matters Unless we redesign the intersection of learning and teaching, we will never achieve the outcomes and the level of excellence our communities, economy, and society expect and need from our schools. The good news is that there are schools across the country that are making this shift to a learner-centered ecosystem. This session will address what it means to be a learner-centered school and the research that supports it. Participants will leave the session with useful ideas and practical strategies that educators and system leaders can use to begin or continue this urgent and important journey. Speaker(s): James Rickabaugh Concurrent Instructional Strategies Personal & Professional Development School Improvement & Reform Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1303	Session Code: 1303	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Assessing the Whole Child Students are more than just empty vessels for learning; they are whole people with a range of emotions and needs. Therefore when and how we assess them must acknowledge and honor them fully offering as many opportunities as possible to show what they know. In this session, participants will learn how to equitably design assessments, provide feedback through the formative assessment process, and practically teach how to teach kids about their own learning dispositions. Building off of the CASAL SEL model, we will also discuss the needs of students and we can better assess for learning with this understanding. Speaker(s): Starr Sackstein Concurrent Assessment & Grading Equity SEL & Character Education Whole Child Session Code: 2305	Session Code: 2305	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	At-Risk & Hard-to-Reach Students: Understand Them to Teach Them This insightful session will provide attendees with a better understanding of why we are dealing with so many students who are at-risk- exploring the root causes. The presenter will also teach innovative approaches educators may use in the school setting to create a learning environment for all learners. Participants will learn how effective relationship building with children is fundamental for student and school success. This session will provide attendees with a better understanding of why we are dealing with so many students who are at-risk - exploring the root causes as well as additional trauma faced during the COVID-19 quarantine. The presenter will also share specific strategies to engage ALL learners. Participants will learn how effective relationship-building with children is fundamental for student and school success. Understanding the reason we teach, with special emphasis on the student, is the central theme of this presentation. Dr. Tommie Mabry will offer the participants a refreshing look into the eyes of the students from their own experience as an at-risk student as well as an educator. Speaker(s): Tommie Mabry Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management School & District Management Struggling Students Session Code: 3101	Session Code: 3101	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Be GLAD: Strategies for Creating a Community of Collaborative Learners With an increase in language learners in education systems designed for native speakers, many students are being marginalized and left behind. Be GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) addresses this concern by providing award-winning professional development in the areas of language acquisition and academic literacy. In this session, participants will be immersed into a Be GLAD classroom and take away a toolbox of research-based and field-tested strategies for creating environments that encourage peer teaching, cooperation, interdependence, comprehensible output, and motivation. Speaker(s): Christine D'Aquanni Concurrent ELL / Emergent Multilingual Students Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 2102	Session Code: 2102	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 277ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Belonging and Dignity: The Hidden Keys to Equity Implementation “Originally selected for Empower20” Are you committed to educational equity? If so, you’re probably familiar with how equity initiatives often fail, leaving educators wondering, “Now what do I do?” or "Where are we going with all of this?" This session will focus on how the concepts of belonging and dignity make equity actionable and measurable. Dignity is the bottom line when it comes to anti-racism, social justice, and equity. Belonging is the goal. Participants will leave this session oriented to a framework for belonging and dignity that includes indicators, core competencies, standards, and the all-too-common dignity distortions that, if left unresolved, undermine our equity aspirations. Walk away knowing what it takes to lead, teach, and generally interact with and for dignity. Speaker(s): John Krownapple Floyd Cobb Concurrent Equity School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 2200	Session Code: 2200	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Beyond Effective: How to Take Great Teachers and Make them Awesome Have you ever struggled to provide feedback for your rock star teachers? Everyone deserves the opportunity to get better, and "keep doing what you're doing" isn't good enough. In this session, we will talk about ways to provide feedback to help your best teachers go from great to awesome. Learn methods for improving even the most seasoned and tested teachers' practices. Speaker(s): Connie Hamilton Starr Sackstein Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Session Code: 1204	Session Code: 1204	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Beyond the newsletters: Keep staff connected and growing professionally in a remote setting and throughout the school year. Every week emails arrive with news for the week from the administration - a small snippet of professional learning, meeting agendas, and more that get lost in the staff’s overflowing inboxes. A staff meeting features new learning tools that are lost in the hustle and bustle of daily work and time constraints that make no allowance for sharing good things. Time is always of the essence, and keeping everything organized can be difficult. To keep staff connected, growing professionally, and sharing with one another, creating a virtual whole school classroom is just the solution. Utilizing the Canvas LMS or Google classroom, building administrators, and coaches can create an interactive online environment to deliver more than just the weekly news. These platforms aren’t just for classroom teachers; they are a gateway for building administrators and coaches to allow them to house professional development articles/activities, allow for multiple participants to share thoughts on topics, integrate opportunities for feedback, and keep all meeting agendas and school essentials in one online place accessible from any device. Speaker(s): Gina Isabelli Carol Humm Concurrent Educational Tools & Technology Instructional Leadership & Coaching Principal Effectiveness Remote Learning Session Code: 1205	Session Code: 1205	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Blame the Messenger: Improving Communication Skills for Education Leaders Originally selected for Empower20. Dead on arrival: That's the case for many education messages. New ideas and great initiatives fail to get the reception they deserve because of poor presentation. The problems of weak communication skills are exacerbated when digital tools must be used to replace in-person talks. Being impressive and engaging online is extremely difficult. Education leaders need to raise the bar and improve their presentation skills in order to engage and enthuse listeners. In this session, participants will learn the five keys to creating effective messages and avoiding common mistakes. Then, participants will learn the six keys to effectively delivering those messages. Finally, participants will learn how to adjust talks for an online environment and make remote talks effective. Improved oral communication will lead to more success, whether talking to staff, students, parents, community members, or others. Speaker(s): Erik Palmer Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Collaboration & Communication Educator Engagement & Motivation Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 2306	Session Code: 2306	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 167ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 447ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Building a Culture of Teacher Leadership to Impact Student Achievement Teacher leadership is key to improving student achievement for at-risk students. A teacher leadership framework is most effective when it includes the components of self and collective efficacy strategies, teacher self-reflection platforms, peer coaching, continuous instructional feedback, differentiated professional development, and a laser focus of refining instructional practices through the PLC cycle. Video Coaching has helped our teachers reflect upon their practices to improve teaching and learning for students. Our teachers have gained the confidence to make instructional decisions and implement strategies in an environment that promotes risk-taking and action-based research through the promotion of teacher leadership. Our school experienced achievement gains in reading and math from the beginning of the year to the middle of the year by 12% during progress monitoring. We projected our campus to grow at least 20% by the end of the school year. Our teachers continue to provide quality online instruction for our students using the best instructional practices and strategies, which evolved through their use of video coaching and self-reflection, despite COVID-19. Our growth was due to teacher’s being empowered to use self-reflection to make instructional adjustments. With the right support tools and a culture of teacher leadership, students can achieve academic success. Speaker(s): Felicia Bolden Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching School Improvement & Reform Principal Effectiveness Teacher Leadership Session Code: 1103	Session Code: 1103	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Building a Strong Vision for Your School Let's be honest. Most vision statements are little more than aspirational phrases strung together. Once they're written, we rarely revisit them or use them to drive our work. And yet, when written properly, your vision statement is one of the most powerful tools you have to galvanize your staff, convey value to parents and students, and keep the work you do focused and effective in changing students' lives for the better. In this interactive workshop, discover the right way to write a vision statement and then work through a simple exercise to create your own vision for your school. This is NOT one of those excruciating and futile visioning workshops. Instead, come discover a powerful way to define your school vision and use it to maximize your impact in your school. Speaker(s): Robyn Jackson Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching School Improvement & Reform Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 2201	Session Code: 2201	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Feeling Empowered and Connected through Clarity, Collaboration, and Capacity The question is, how do we build a system that ensures more than one year’s growth in one year for all learners, adults, and students? This workshop looks at the latest research around necessary actions educational leaders can take to maximize the impact on student learning and achievement. The presenter will translate current theory into practical application utilizing clarity, culture, and capacity as the means to safeguard the ongoing advancement of instructional practice and student learning. Student clarity, then, is an essential outcome of teacher and leader clarity that brings students into the process of their learning journey. Through a contagious culture of ongoing collaboration, the conversations are steeped in evidence. Such discussions lead to the growth of year or more in both adults and students. “If we are going to produce better and more prepared students, school culture must become aligned in purpose and collective focus on student achievement” (Muhammad, 2009, p. 87). Lasting, through the organization’s structures, leaders can build the capacity of their staff. I am defining capacity as increased knowledge, skill, mindset. Participants study how these feasible organizational structures build a whole system that is capable of delivering visible instruction and visible learning. Speaker(s): Teresa Rensch Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 2202	Session Code: 2202	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Building Equity In SEL Using Gratitude Science! Explore new gratitude science and practices that increase equity in SEL and wellbeing. Collaborate with peers in an interactive session that places participants in both the role of student and educator using new digital tools and resources to develop relationship skills and self/social awareness. Walk away with ready-to-use resources to establish student-centered, integrated, and identity-safe gratitude practices that create an inclusive learning community for all students and staff. Speaker(s): Michael Fauteux Concurrent Educational Tools & Technology Equity School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Session Code: 2307	Session Code: 2307	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Building Relationships through Remote Learning: Ways to Support Students and Staff During Uncertain Times. During this session, ASCD Emerging Leaders Rob & Billy will discuss multiple strategies that they used with the students, families, and staff members during remote learning. Relationships are essential in a school climate and culture. During uncertain times those relationships become even more critical, and strategies that work will be shared during this session. These strategies include instructional tips such as using brief videos for students, connecting with students through weekly challenges, creating virtual field trips for students, converting daily lessons to remote lessons. Implementation of STEM flipped classroom for Middle School Students, a virtual book battle. Connecting with staff during remote learning has helped build stronger relationships with faculty members. During remote learning, we connected for professional learning, weekly check-ins, games, challenges, and support. These strategies can be implemented during normal times to continue to foster a strong school culture! Connecting with the community through social media read aloud and check-ins with guidance counselors and other staff members. We created weekly games such as Kahoot to engage our families in collaborative activities. Speaker(s): Billy Krakower Robert Pennington Concurrent Educational Tools & Technology School Culture & Climate Educator Engagement & Motivation Remote Learning Session Code: 1305	Session Code: 1305	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Building Writing and Research Skills with Children’s Narrative Nonfiction Using picture book biographies can be powerful for students of all ages, not just for content-knowledge building but also for serving as mentor texts in social studies and writing units. Join Glenda Armand, award-winning author of picture book biographies Ira’s Shakespeare Dream and Love Twelve Miles Long, in conversation with Katie Potter, Senior Literacy Specialist at Lee & Low Books, about her motivations for writing about people who struggled for freedom and how she teaches students about writing. Find out Glenda’s tips for using research to build strong pieces, creating honest and realistic dialogue, and most importantly “showing,” “not telling.” Speaker(s): Katie Potter Glenda Armand Concurrent Cultural Competency Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Equity Literacy Session Code: 3102	Session Code: 3102	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 127ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Busting The Lead in Leadership: A Jamaican Experience Leadership is a position and an act. School leaders should live both perspectives thus inspiring others to own and hone their leadership skills while manifesting or aspiring to leadership positions. Leaders should identify, validate and nurture multilevel and multidimensional leadership within self and team. However, this process has lead-like challenges that need to be busted. This presentation showcases strategies that two Jamaican leaders are using to bust the lead. It invites educators to: 1. Identify and address "lead" in their practice. 2. Enhance their leadership bust by busting their lead. Speaker(s): Lorna Gow-Morrison Derron Davidson Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching School & District Management Principal Effectiveness Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2203	Session Code: 2203	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	CANMEE Lesson Study: Energizing Teachers to Improve Mathematics for All Students This session will address the power of lesson study and the role of the educational leader in this endeavor. Administrators will share how their sites and districts are adopting this professional learning practice to implement theories of action in classrooms. California Action Network for Mathematics Equity and Education (CANMEE) is compiling research and resources to support teams implementing a high quality lesson study process to maximize student improvement. Originally selected for Empower20 Speaker(s): Doreen Heath Lance Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Equity Mathematics Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1206	Session Code: 1206	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 387ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Change is the Only Constant: Leading in a World of Change Whether you are leading a school-wide initiative, a new curriculum adoption or through a global pandemic, something that is for certain is that change is the only constant in education. Change can be uncomfortable but strong leadership can make a difference in the process. By understanding the change process, being a transparent and strong communicator, and taking a student-centered team approach, leaders can make an experience that may typically bring anxiety, into one that is a positive experience. In this session, participants will learn strategies for being an effective leader through change including 1) key components to consider when implementing change, 2) strategies for effective communication, and 3) steps to take in creating a student-centered team approach in the process. Speaker(s): Cait Loury Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching School Culture & Climate Collaboration & Communication Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2103	Session Code: 2103	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Closing the Instruction Gap: Building a learning culture using collaborative structures. “Originally selected for Empower20”. Looking for a way to transform learning in your school? Want teachers to work collaboratively? Wish you had a way to enhance the performance of your most effective teachers & strengthen others who are less effective? You are not alone. Many leaders find a variance in teacher performance from classroom to classroom. See how our school and district transformed its culture using collaborative structures in creative ways to maximize professional learning, close the teacher performance gap and achieve the designation of being a National Middle School to Watch and a School of Distinction in Kentucky. Speaker(s): Rick Fisher Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development School Culture & Climate Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1207	Session Code: 1207	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Co-Teaching Do’s, Dont’s & Do Betters Despite the clear benefits to both students and teachers when effective co-teaching happens, resistance to co-teaching is still prevalent. Why? Because too often what is happening is not effective co-teaching! In this engaging session, two national experts on inclusion and co-teaching will share co-teaching do’s, don’ts, and do betters while they model co-teaching themselves. Participants will discuss effective co-teaching structures, recognize the most efficient collaborative practices, and connect co-teachers’ realities with universally designed K–12 school and classroom scenarios (for both virtual and in-person situations). Establish, expand, and solidify co-teaching knowledge, skills, roles and relationships to turn challenges into successes! Speaker(s): Wendy Murawski Toby Karten Concurrent Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education School Culture & Climate Struggling Students Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1306	Session Code: 1306	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Coaching Through Barriers: Lack of Confidence and Overload Educators often face internal and external barriers. Some grapple with a lack of confidence or a state of overload. Instructional coaches can impact lasting change. Yet, they often feel ill-equipped to support shifts in educators’ practices, especially when faced with challenging circumstances. Personalized coaching strategies can be utilized with individuals based upon the shifting seasons of their work lives. Participants will explore effective coaching practices that navigate the barriers of lacking confidence and experiencing overload, identify the Compassionate Coaching Focus for each barrier, and discover personalized coaching strategies to empower teachers to move beyond their barriers in order to impact student learning. Speaker(s): Kathy Perret Kenneth McKee Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Educator Engagement & Motivation Teacher Leadership Session Code: 3103	Session Code: 3103	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 167ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Coherent School Leadership in the Real World Originally selected for Empower20 In this session, based on their real-world experience in national and international education and their new ASCD book Coherent School Leadership: Forging Clarity from Complexity, the presenters will illustrate how to lead coherence making. This interactive session will explain the realities of nuanced leadership in creating coherence in schools and dealing with the barriers that can derail progress. The session's moderator is superintendent of Public Prep Network in New York City and a former principal (and district administrator) in the Cambridge (Mass.) Public Schools. She is committed to the coherence and leadership work that has resulted in significant improvement in student achievement at Public Prep Network. Participants will walk away with clear actions to take in their own districts and schools. The pandemic has tested leaders worldwide. The learning from the pandemic will be connected to coherence making and the 7 competencies. In addition, the Superintendent and now CEO of Public Prep will connect to the pandemic’s challenges in New York City. Speaker(s): Lyle Kirtman Michael Fullan Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development School Culture & Climate Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1208	Session Code: 1208	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	College and Career Readiness: A Schoolwide Initiative As students take five or more years to complete a bachelor’s degree, states and districts are looking at ways to better equip students in making informed career choices based on aptitude and ability. Many states have adopted college- and career-readiness standards to assist educators helping students make decisions about their future career. This session will introduce an effective model that has students actively engaged in career goals. Participants will become familiar with career standards, explore whom to contact for assistance with career opportunities and speakers, and explore tools to help students make informed decisions as they relate to their career choice. Speaker(s): John Pfeiffer Jr Concurrent College & Career Readiness Student Engagement & Motivation Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 2104	Session Code: 2104	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 367ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Communicating Clearly: School Messaging for Equity and Engagement How can educators effectively use communication channels to strengthen their school? Taking cues from communication research that drives business and advertising, this session will explore how and why some messages break through the noise and garner attention. The way we speak and write is vital for students, families, and stakeholders to hear what schools have to say. Learn from two veteran educators with diverse experiences in teacher leadership, school administration, writing for national audiences, and advocacy at all levels. Dive into six common communication purposes and how best to leverage messages to ensure equity, eliminate coded language, and promote positive culture. Discover effective practices for family and stakeholder involvement that strengthen and clarify messages while avoiding common pitfalls. Find out how to harness frequently used channels, from email to social media, to bolster school goals. In this hands-on session, participants will examine the good, the bad, and ugly of school communication efforts, assess current messages through a communications audit, plan for productive and positive messaging that promotes transparency and coherence. Get ready to build school communication that fosters trusting connections with family and the community. Speaker(s): Meghan Everette Benjamin Shuldiner Concurrent Family & Community Engagement School & District Management School Improvement & Reform Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1104	Session Code: 1104	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 297ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Confidence (And Calm) in Times of Chaos: Crisis Communications Best Practices for Strong District Leaders During crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, we often see good leadership derailed because of weak, disjointed or confusing communication. But it doesn't have to be like that. Forthright Advising Founder Katie Test Davis will walk you through how to prepare for a crisis (hint: where there's smoke, there's usually fire), communications best practices during a crisis, and finally, how to reflect and incorporate lessons learned from a crisis into your leadership. Katie also touches on messaging tips and tricks, the latest data about where families are getting their information and how to take care of yourself and your team when you're working during a crisis. You'll walk away a more confident communicator, ready for whatever gets thrown at you next. Speaker(s): Katie Test Davis Concurrent Family & Community Engagement School & District Management Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 2308	Session Code: 2308	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 297ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Confronting Racial Microaggressions to Increase Awareness and Challenge Bias As educators, we all have cultural expectations and biases based on our worldviews and life experiences. Through open dialogue and personal reflection, we will define key terms such as microaggressions, prejudice, and bias, as well as deconstruct root causes, intent, and perceptions of microaggressions. Participants will gain a greater awareness of how microaggressions impact on student efficacy and school culture, as well as how to challenge and call-in practices that work against student and school success. Practical strategies will be shared to change the narrative of and better advocate for marginalized students as well as give educators the tools needed to facilitate self-auditing and professional growth. This topic is vital in helping teachers to address the implicit and explicit bias that affects how teachers interact with students. Too often, marginalized students are targeted and treated inequitably based on race, socioeconomic status, or perceived academic ability. Microaggressions often deter students from believing in their ability to succeed and trying their best in school as they feel the teacher is prejudiced against them or does not care about their educational trajectory. Speaker(s): Krista Leh Basil Marin Concurrent Cultural Competency School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2106	Session Code: 2106	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Connect With Me: A Model for Growing Educators in Diverse Settings Nevada is home to both the fifth-largest school district in the United States as well as some of the country’s smallest school districts. Teachers in Nevada face unique challenges of geography and access, even before the current health crisis dictated a new way of engaging with students. In order to build capacity and to improve student outcomes, teachers needed professional learning to better address the problems of practice that persistently challenge us in our respective contexts. Additionally, students needed opportunities to stay connected to their school community while being actively engaged in their learning. In this session, participants will learn from the personal experiences of the presenters, as well as discuss and compare the tools used to propel professional learning across virtual platforms. Participants will take away tools and strategies to provide productive and equitable distance learning for teachers and students to set the foundation for a better future. Speaker(s): Rachel Croft Carolyn Cook Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Educator Engagement & Motivation Remote Learning Session Code: 1105	Session Code: 1105	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Creating a Student Centered Curriculum Out of Crisis Musicals of voices from different countries, perfectly cooked egg chemistry and creating a cashless society. From the crisis of having to move to distance learning came amazing examples of students and teachers working together to design inquiries into compelling questions and action projects. Keeping up the momentum driven by necessity to move away from industrial aged credits and testable standards, school administrators and curriculum experts can work with teachers to make student centered and real world based inquiries the new normal curriculum. Educators have long been frustrated by a disconnect between our current model and the needs of the 21st Century (Good, 2008, ASCD, 2009, Brookings Institute February, 2019). Participants will explore examples as students take more ownership of their learning needs, and create concrete strategies to foster the “leaving behind” of the outdated notions of teachers as purveyors of knowledge. Participants will draw on shared experiences, resources from presenters (including NGSS, C3, Common Core) and our “Elevating Visions” Planner to create outlines for how to innovate and address a changing world. We will outline steps for K-12 updated Curriculum Mapping to include instructional best practices including blended learning, student designed projects and social action. Speaker(s): Michelle Haag Maha Sarraf Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies School Improvement & Reform Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2107	Session Code: 2107	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Creating Awareness Creates Inclusive and Equitable Classrooms: Advocate, Don’t Witness In the spirit of inclusion, this interactive session is designed for everyone. Whether you feel inclusion exists or not, this session attempts to push you out of your comfort zone as you interact with the presenter and other attendees to experience personal narratives of exclusion. No matter how diverse you think your schools are, does inclusion truly exist? How do you create awareness in schools, thereby supporting safe and comfortable learning environments? Explore the power of perception and how paying attention to details can make a significant difference meeting the basic physiological needs of students so they can focus on learning. It is with an open mind and eyes, you see how one person’s actions may cause others harm and how turning a blind-eye to students’ behavior can create life-long trauma. Openness creates awareness and it only takes one person with a voice to become an advocate and cultivate change. Speaker(s): Michael Holik Concurrent Equity Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education Personal & Professional Development School Culture & Climate Session Code: 1210	Session Code: 1210	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Creating Clarity: Protecting and Developing Students’ Strategic Efforts to Learn How do we eliminate clutter and help students prioritize their strategic efforts to learn? How do we design assessment tasks that gather evidence aligned to what is most important to learn? What does “proficient” actually mean? This session will present a framework that helps teachers, schools, and districts align their efforts to clarify what evidence of success is most important and then align programs, courses, units, and lessons to shared success criteria. Participants will learn how this clarity framework can be used to help teachers prioritize curriculum, instruction, and assessment that protects, and develops, student’s strategic efforts to learn. Speaker(s): Tony Frontier Concurrent Assessment & Grading Instructional Strategies School Improvement & Reform Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 2108	Session Code: 2108	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Cultivating Equity and Engagement Through the Danielson Framework for Teaching This session describes the essential aspects of an educator’s responsibilities that have been documented through empirical studies and research from Charlotte Danielson that ultimately improve student equity and engagement. The session will highlight the complexity of teaching and how educators can develop a clear path to excellent teaching. Throughout the session, we will use case studies, rubrics, and collaborative discussions to help educators hone their implementation of equity and engagement in the classroom. Speaker(s): Brian Johnson Concurrent Cultural Competency School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1212	Session Code: 1212	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Cultivating Growth Mindsets: Strategies That Work In this experiential workshop, participants will discover how a growth mindset fuels academic gains and learn the presenter’s seven principles for cultivating growth mindsets in onsite or virtual classrooms. These original principles range from teaching brain fundamentals as a scientific foundation for growth mindedness to assisting students in setting growth goals and providing the feedback they need to improve. Positive engagement and a focus on progress, not perfection, will also be discussed as key ways to support growth mindsets. The presenter will model original methods for applying principles for growth and share 10 innovative, teacher-tested strategies that have been shown to improve learning outcomes for a broad range of students across a variety of contexts. Speaker(s): Donna Wilson Concurrent Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Cognitive Development & Brain Science Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2309	Session Code: 2309	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Cultural Competence Now: With all of the competing initiatives being implemented in schools, who has time to build cultural competency? When are you supposed to focus on equity? And how would you measure your progress even if you did? You do, and you can right now! This interactive session will engage participants in several activities that promote critical thinking on bias, racism and privilege - providing all the tools needed for you to replicate them with your staff and/or peers. You will leave with practical guidance on how to create a more racially and culturally inclusive and equitable environment in your school or classroom while demonstrating measurable skills, dispositions, and behaviors. Speaker(s): Vernita Mayfield Concurrent Cultural Competency Equity Personal & Professional Development Session Code: 1213	Session Code: 1213	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Culture First, Culture Last, Culture Always: Five Easy Steps to Enhancing School Culture for Students, Staff, and Families “Originally selected for Empower20”. If there is one thing this past year has shown us, there are certain things that are beyond our control. When things go awry, an understanding of the school's current climate and a proactive approach helps support the established culture in a teaching and learning community. In the quest to improve our schools, everything starts with culture, but too many culture-improvement programs tackle only the surface-level issues. We’ll provide a comprehensive, five-part approach to enhancing school culture that will help you go deeper by differentiating for three major stakeholder groups: students, staff, and families. In this session, participants will learn how to address issues of equity and excellence by enhancing school climate and culture. This five-part approach (acknowledge, ask, analyze, act, and assess) prioritizes equity for historically marginalized groups and establishes powerful connections between school culture, student and staff mental health, and academic performance. Speaker(s): Timothy Martin Chad Walerstein Jason Cohen Concurrent Cultural Competency Family & Community Engagement School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 3104	Session Code: 3104	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 297ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Culture is Behavior: Positively Impacting Student AND Staff Behavior Culture is the sum of the behaviors in your school or district - the behaviors of both students AND staff. CharacterStrong is working with over 1,500 schools globally to put a practical focus on effective behavior change through the thoughtful teaching of social and emotional learning (SEL), character development, and relationship-building. How do we integrate and teach these skills in an engaging and relevant way? In this interactive and resource-packed session, you will learn a framework for powerful culture change and will walk away with low-burden, high-impact strategies and tools to make an impact RIGHT NOW. In addition, every participant will walk away with access to an extensive library of resources to put the content into immediate and consistent action. Speaker(s): John Norlin Concurrent School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Whole Child Session Code: 2204	Session Code: 2204	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Curiosity-Driven Learning in Any Classroom: Three Easy Moves for Increasing Student Engagement in School and Online [NOTE: Originally selected for Empower20, session updated] The research couldn’t be clearer: Getting students more curious and actively engaged in learning raises achievement and promotes positive behavior. But, for many teachers, curiosity-driven learning remains a goal rather than a reality. This was true in many traditional classrooms before education dramatically changed. And nurturing a curiosity-driven learning environment can be even more of a challenge online. No matter the format of the classroom, we have found that the biggest reason for this is that teachers don’t have the “how” needed to turn research into everyday practice. This session focuses on the how of student curiosity. In it, we will introduce and model three simple instructional tools that help teachers at all grade levels unleash the power of curiosity in any traditional, virtual, or blended classroom. Speaker(s): Matthew Perini Susan Kreisman Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Remote Learning Session Code: 2310	Session Code: 2310	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	D.R.E.A.M. Big - Daily Repeated Engaged Active Math Whole child, whole class, math games are not just for the fast finishers! When used as a consistent strategy math games spark meaningful and engaged student learning and have many extra benefits including collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving. Come prepared to play games that you can take back and immediately use in your classroom, and leave with a plan for implementing a weekly math games program, ideas for differentiating activities to include all learners, all the time. You will play, learn how to adapt them for ELL, DI and come away with ideas to empower all your students. Speaker(s): Jane Felling Concurrent Instructional Strategies Mathematics Struggling Students Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2109	Session Code: 2109	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 167ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 387ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Dear Principal: Eight Honest Strategies to Support Happy and Healthy Teachers If a teacher isn't happy, then nobody is happy. Unhappy educators need support and understanding. Through this interactive, self-reflective session, administrators and teachers will discuss topics to support the whole child through supporting the whole teacher. Empathy and understanding are at the heart of the session. Participants will leave with applicable strategies to help resolve staff conflict, promote empathy for the children and families they serve, and (maybe most important) maintain self-care. Speaker(s): Colleen Schmit Concurrent School Culture & Climate Collaboration & Communication Educator Engagement & Motivation Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 2205	Session Code: 2205	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Decisive School Leadership for an Uncertain World Making a path through tough dilemmas is a key to school leaders’ jobs. This session will synthesize the latest research in cognitive science into an easy-to-use decision-making process. You will work through puzzles you bring, and you will leave with answers, better understanding of your values, and steps to use in the future. Speaker(s): Simon Rodberg Concurrent Personal & Professional Development School & District Management Cognitive Development & Brain Science Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 2311	Session Code: 2311	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Design Thinking and Student Partnerships Drive Innovative Change School leaders need to be change agents. They need to lead with empathy, think big, empower student leadership, and take courageous action to drive results. Attendees will move beyond the "why" of innovation and student voice and experience the "how" from two public school leaders that utilize human-centered design as a change management strategy. This session will put leaders in closer partnership with their students. Partnerships that create a transformative, student-centered school, resulting in more positive and equitable student outcomes. Actionable insights will include the co-creation of a school-wide survey with students along with our process of carefully analyzing their responses, socializing the results, and taking action. In addition, we will review how we expanded student leadership in the development and implementation of school improvement plans and professional development. The leadership moves we explore in this session have brought our school closer to our vision of each student being able to answer, “YES!” to three questions--Do I belong here?, Is this meaningful?, Can I do this?. Speaker(s): Meagan Bennett Robb Virgin Concurrent Equity School Culture & Climate Student Engagement & Motivation Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 2312	Session Code: 2312	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Designed to Learn: Solving Problems with Purpose and Passion Empowering learners to be future change makers is the key to building a more just and sustainable future. This session will use the lens of design thinking to harness student, educator, and community voices in solving the most pressing issues of today while preparing learners to tackle the unknown problems of tomorrow. Together, we’ll unpack and apply the five elements of design thinking for reframing curriculum that foster purpose and passion for more engaged learning. Participants will emerge with firsthand experience applying this approach in order to elevate student voices into action alongside a clear vision for implementing and iterating this framework tomorrow. Speaker(s): Lindsay Portnoy Scott Silver-Bonito Katie Durkin Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Personal & Professional Development Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2313	Session Code: 2313	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Designing Learning Spaces to Support and Engage Modern Students How can we design learning spaces to support and engage modern students? Educators worldwide are creating remarkable learning environments in schools. Whether you are considering purchasing new forms of furniture, re-purposing existing spaces, or creating totally new types of schools, join us for an exciting day of creativity and substance. We will explore a wide array of physical spaces and architectural plans with real examples and stunning photographs of new building designs, blueprints, and furniture design, including maker spaces, new library and media re-purposing, and outdoor facilities. Most important, our focus will be on how these spaces are the nest for rich curriculum planning and personalized inquiry. Recognizing the range of budget considerations that exist in our schools, we will propose next steps and actions to assist you in shaping your building- or district-based planning needs. Speaker(s): Heidi Hayes Jacobs Prakash Nair Marie Alcock Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Family & Community Engagement Session Code: 1107	Session Code: 1107	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 297ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Designing the Future: How Engineering Builds Creative Critical Thinkers in the Classroom "Originally selected for Empower20” The world outside our classrooms is changing at an unprecedented rate. Young people will need to be agile lifelong learners, able to adapt to new situations, challenges, and careers. In this session, participants will explore how using the engineering design process to frame projects can help students connect curricular concepts to real-world issues and foster students’ creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration as they work in teams to develop innovative solutions to problems. Resources for both classroom and distance learning projects and activities will be shared. The presenter will provide examples of what Engineering looks like from grades K-12 and participants will leave with ideas and resources to enable them to re-engineer learning for their students. Speaker(s): Ann Kaiser Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning STEM & STEAM Education Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2206	Session Code: 2206	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 397ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Developing Effective Interdisciplinary Focus Teams for Teacher-Led School Improvement For schools to be successful, every educator must be actively involved in school improvement efforts. Charismatic principals are awesome but limited by their staff’s willingness to overcome challenges. Join this session and learn how two leaders implemented and supported developing teacher leadership through Focus Teams to improve student learning in a whole-school improvement process. Through the use of teacher-led Focus Teams, leaders are better able to address the needs of a school through the process of identifying challenges, researching possible solutions, identifying research-based actions, and implementing the plan, schools are better able to leverage the strengths of their staff and create teacher-leaders to enact changes to overcome challenges. Gain insight from the experiences of two school leaders into what works and what does not, how to create teacher buy-in, and leveraging teacher strengths and initiatives to create a greater learning environment for all. Speaker(s): Dr. James Gibbens Kathy Harmon Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching School & District Management School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 2110	Session Code: 2110	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Developing Leaders to Support Mentor Teachers Come and learn about a new educational leadership program created to support mentor teachers who develop student teacher candidates. UCI CalTeach has developed a Team Lead program that supports the development of teachers as transformational coaches that provide on-site support to both mentor and student teachers. This program also provides details to the mentoring program PD series based on mentoring practices. This session is for credentialing program personnel looking to develop a leadership program for mentor teachers. Speaker(s): Kelley Le Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2207	Session Code: 2207	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 107ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 447ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Did You Really Just Say That in 2020? Canceled This group will take part in several fun (but not funny) activities structured to highlight the use (or misuse) of everyday language and basic understanding. The activities are designed to promote challenging yet healthy and open forms of communication skills related to cultural competence in the classroom (or other workplace). In addition to the "Contextual Conversations" this group will engage in, participants will also take a test that no one has passed in over 30 years. Speaker(s): Dionne Rucker Concurrent Cultural Competency Equity Personal & Professional Development Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 5328	Session Code: 5328	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 447ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Differentiating Instruction: It’s not an "I-Already-Do-That" Kind of Thing Effective differentiation, like effective parenting, requires many years of sustained effort to develop deep skills. Investing that effort has the potential to enrich us greatly as human beings and to help us as educators to have a profoundly positive influence on the young people with whom we interact. In this session, educators will work together in small discussion groups to analyze several examples of differentiation, both in the classroom and on-line, using a rubric that describes a progression toward expertise. The shared conversation will help participants develop a more robust understanding of the intent of differentiation, its potential to benefit teachers and their students, how educators come to understand its principles and develop its practices over time, and possible next steps for a participant's growth. Speaker(s): Carol Ann Tomlinson Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education Personal & Professional Development Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1108	Session Code: 1108	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Differentiating Written Culminating Tasks for English Learners In order to hold all students accountable for achieving the same content and language objectives in the heterogeneous classroom, teachers must be able to differentiate instruction effectively. The art of differentiation lies in a foundational understanding of the distinction between difficulty and complexity: the difficult aspects of a task must be stripped away in order to grant English Learners (ELs) easier access to the task and the complexity or rigor at its core. After exploring the differences between difficulty and complexity, participants in this interactive workshop will learn a variety of differentiation strategies for common academic writing assignments in both science and the humanities. They will have the opportunity to apply these concepts by differentiating a sample written unit culminating task collaboratively with other attendees. Speaker(s): Daria Witt Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning ELL / Emergent Multilingual Students Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education Struggling Students Session Code: 2314	Session Code: 2314	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 277ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Discovering Our PULSE: Facilitating Empowering Professional Learning Experiences Professional learning experiences offer an incredible opportunity to empower educators to stretch their practice. However, too often, these events are one-size, fits all episodes. Together, we will explore a professional learning design cycle focused on priming, ushering, launching, socially constructing, and extending the learning loop beyond face-to-face engagements. We will examine ways to promote social construction during professional learning and consider the integral role reflection plays in the growth process. Participants will leave with tools and processes to guide their professional learning planning and facilitation to craft true experiences - not just events. Speaker(s): Allison Rodman Concurrent Personal & Professional Development School Culture & Climate Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2315	Session Code: 2315	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Dismantling Toxic Gender Norms at the Heart of SEL: Honor Emotionality, Transform Society SEL is gendered; unquestioned gender conditioning determines which social and emotional skills are appropriate for females to learn as they become women and which skills are appropriate for males to learn as they become men. As a result, skills that are necessary for the healthy development of all children become stunted as they sacrifice their freedom of expression and full emotionality in order to conform to restrictive binary gender norms. SEL outcomes are often marginalized by the pressures children face to default into traditional gendered modes of relationship building, emotional expression, and self-management. Thus, for SEL programs to truly thrive, they must incorporate explicitly gender-focused lessons that counteract restrictive norms and unpack the stigmas attached to those who veer outside narrow social constructions of manhood/womanhood. The combination of SEL with gender instruction redefines healthy emotionality and compassionate nurturing relationships as essential capabilities for all human beings and helps all members of the community craft healthier evolving identities. This session contains data-driven, implementable at scale, experiential methods for facilitating dialogue amongst high-schoolers and teachers that unearth gender implicit biases and question harmful aspects of their socialization. This generates more authentic, inclusive, respectful relationships with oneself and others. Speaker(s): Sankalp Khanna Ariana Abadian-Heifetz Concurrent Equity SEL & Character Education Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning School Culture & Climate Session Code: 2208	Session Code: 2208	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Disrupted . . . But Still Growing: Elevating Professional Practices Through a Systematic Approach When traditional learning environments are disrupted, the impact of teacher leaders is magnified. They tirelessly work on the front lines and are pivotal to inspiring others to continuously grow even in an uncertain world. Creating a scaffolded approach to improving instructional practices was a goal set four years ago in our district. Through the use of our Teacher Leadership Teams, we not only have increased student performance, but have teachers reinvigorated to become experts in their field. By providing mini-focus areas of evidenced-based high-yield strategies and targeted conversation about formative assessment data, we have developed and increased conscious competency in our district. This structure for building teacher leaders proved to be invaluable during a time when all educators are facing new challenges. Speaker(s): Heather Short Lavon Dean-Null Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Educator Engagement & Motivation Teacher Leadership Session Code: 1307	Session Code: 1307	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Disrupting and Interrupting Assessment Systems How are educators changing their assessment systems in this time of unprecedented disruption? Facing online emergency learning, to interruptions in the standardized testing landscape, to new challenges surrounding equity, innovative educators are using this moment to rethink assessment for learning. By addressing deeper learning competencies such as critical thinking, creativity, and empathy in their assessment practices, educators are charting new paths for equitable, transformational 21st century education. This session will cover: Three big shifts in assessment every education leader should make right now Equity-centered practices for student-engaged assessment for deeper learning Tools to support educators in assessment for deeper learning Participants will receive an Assessment21 toolkit designed to spark teaching and learning innovation. Speaker(s): Valerie Greenhill Matt Flores Concurrent Assessment & Grading Equity Instructional Leadership & Coaching Remote Learning Session Code: 3106	Session Code: 3106	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Participation by Design: Increasing Attention and Participation in Any Learning Environment Teaching and learning in the age of Covid has left many students and teachers feeling isolated. In this fun, fast-paced session, prepare to "level up" your students' participation in your teaching environment. Learn how memory and attention work in the brain and what we can do to maximize what students hear, understand, and are able to do. Leave with multiple easy-to-implement strategies for getting and keeping attention, and for improving participation, group work, and retention of new content. Help students overcome "I don't know" and keep them gently on the hook for participation without cornering or confrontation. Strategies taught will be applicable in completely digital, hybrid, or face-to-face instruction. Speaker(s): Katie Anderson Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Remote Learning Session Code: 1109	Session Code: 1109	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Effective Leadership for the Implementation of Evidence-based Schoolwide Literacy Instruction It has been said the principal is the instructional leader. How can school administrators get to the basics of evidence-based instruction, across all content areas, and lead effective, school-wide literacy efforts? Join this interactive and engaging session and learn how to support high quality implementation of literacy goals, instructional leadership, assessment, instruction, intervention, and professional development to improve outcomes for students with and without literacy related disabilities. Walk away with access to FREE resources and an action planning process that can be implemented immediately as you explore components of the Lead for Literacy (L4L) Framework within your school. This session will provide leaders with key information they need to know about evaluating, building, implementing, and sustaining evidence-based literacy practices within a comprehensive school-wide reading model. Participants will gain easy-to-use tools for advancing literacy programs and identify key strategies they can apply to support improved literacy outcomes among all students, including student with disabilities. Speaker(s): Lauren Artzi Lauren Rosenbauer Concurrent Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education Instructional Leadership & Coaching Instructional Strategies Literacy Session Code: 2316	Session Code: 2316	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Empowering a community through collective leadership and action What does it take to re-imagine teaching, learning, culture and collective ownership in a school? Schools are cornerstones of our communities and leveraging student, teacher, parent, and community member voices can transform mindsets and practices. In this session, participants will learn how to leverage collaborative structures with all stakeholders to build capacity and design a shared vision that focuses on future ready skills and social-emotional learning while also forging a path to make the vision a reality. Participants will leave the session with a framework to engage stakeholders, protocols and strategies for work sessions, and ways to gather community input and feedback. Speaker(s): Ana Cingel Daniel Smith Concurrent School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Collaboration & Communication Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1110	Session Code: 1110	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Empowering Multilingual Learners Through Classroom Assessment in Multiple Languages In K-12 settings, schools and districts continue to witness increased numbers of multilingual learners. Equally noticeable is the surge in instructional strategies that allow multilingual learners to access their entire linguistic repertoire using their multiple languages and cultures to make meaning from content. Yet, even with raised awareness and sensitivity to social justice, educators still tend to work from a monolingual construct and generally lose sight of what multilingual learners can do. Considering the ‘whole child’ for these students means applying multilingual constructs to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Whether In virtual or in-tact classrooms, equity for multilingual learners stems from instructional practices that are inclusive of multilingualism. In that way, multilingual learners can negotiate meaning and engage in deep learning in the language they best understand when interacting with peers in their shared language or exploring multilingual resources. These same opportunities for multilingual learners to become agents of their own learning have to extend to assessment. Through the lens of a multilingual assessment cycle, from planning to taking action based on concrete feedback, this session highlights how multilingual learners can gain agency and become empowered when linguistic and culturally sustainability is part of their classroom assessment experience and school culture. Speaker(s): Margo Gottlieb Concurrent Assessment & Grading ELL / Emergent Multilingual Students Equity Session Code: 2111	Session Code: 2111	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 277ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Empowering Teachers to Empower Students to Learn Fractions Meaningfully Expert on fractions Susan Lamon wrote: "The losses that occur because of the gaps in conceptual understanding about fractions, ratios, and related topics are incalculable." Since fractions are foundational to many STEM topics, from middle to high school and beyond, it beckons us to act! Why is a solid foundation of fractions so important? Firstly, at about age 8, students enter the multiplicative world for the first time and everything changes: multiplicative structures that permeate much of mathematics from grade 3 onward are all based on the study of fractions: rates, percentages, proportional relationships, rational functions are some examples. Secondly, fractions are essential to success in algebra, a gateway course that have left too many women and students of color on the side of the road. “Algebra for all” is predicated on “fractions for all.” Finally, Fractions play a key role in students’ feelings about mathematics. Students begin to end their love for mathematics when they must surrender their sense making and yield to sense-less memorization. Drawing on 30+ years of international work, the speaker will address key misconceptions, core concepts, pedagogical insights, engaging tasks, bridges to algebra and interactive apps, all related to the teaching and learning of fractions. Speaker(s): Monica Neagoy Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Mathematics STEM & STEAM Education Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2210	Session Code: 2210	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 387ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 397ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Empowering Young Children Using Dialogue: Tools for Giving Kids a Voice and Undoing Oppression Dialogue empowers and transforms learners, and is a powerful pedagogical tool for our youngest and most vulnerable students. As Freire (1987) noted, dialogue can undo the oppression of racism, classism, sexism, and create effective citizens in a democracy. Dialogue also exercises all of the complex cognitive skills (and corresponding brain functions) that we know to enhance school performance (executive functions such as planning, problem solving, negotiating rules, being flexible; self-regulation skills such as inhibition, emotion regulation, sustaining attention). Young children easily and naturally embody the key ingredients of successful discussions: asking questions, divergent thinking, being present, and the intellectual risk-taking. It is critical that we give our youngest learners the opportunity to be in charge of their learning in this way, and let them know that their voice matters. In this interactive session, participants will learn tools to use dialogue pedagogy with young children, including choosing subject areas to build in dialogue; planning for lessons that cannot entirely be predicted; figuring out timing, ground rules, goals and scaffolding, and the nuts and bolts of starting and ending successful discussions with young children. Freire, P. (1987). Pedagogy of the oppressed. Continuum. Speaker(s): Wendy Ostroff Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Equity Instructional Strategies Cognitive Development & Brain Science Session Code: 1308	Session Code: 1308	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Engaging ALL Students as Learners and Change Agents Rather than Test-Takers Students in varied school and community contexts should be learning skills that they can transfer to what matters most to them—making their mark on the world. Come to this fast-paced, interactive session, to reflect on how you can plan, teach, and develop a classroom and school climate that is focused on WHAT students are learning, HOW they learn best, and WHY their learning matters to them as change agents. This seems way better than test prep to us! Walk out with 10 literacy and social emotional learning strategies that you can implement in your classrooms tomorrow. Speaker(s): Maureen Connolly Jonathan Davis Concurrent Cultural Competency Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Whole Child Session Code: 2112	Session Code: 2112	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Engaging Every Student in Challenging Classroom Conversations through Constructivist Media Decoding for Classroom or Online Teaching In today’s increasingly complex and media-saturated world, it’s difficult to compete with the pull and power of digital media. The richly metacognitive process of constructivist media decoding (CMD) leverages this power by engaging students at all grade levels in collaborative analysis of media messages through participatory learning, inquiry and reflection. In this highly interactive session, participants will engage in a range of innovative CMD activities for students from different backgrounds and skill levels designed to address challenging topics related to diversity, sustainability, SEL, and health. Participants will receive access to hundreds of free classroom-ready resources and models for integrating CMD into their own schools and classrooms, as well as demonstrations and guidelines for using synchronous and asynchronous approaches to engage students in CMD as part of online learning. Speaker(s): Cyndy Scheibe Chris Sperry Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2317	Session Code: 2317	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Ensuring Equitable Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Educational equity means that every student has access to rigorous and relevant instruction and supports that will lead to ambitious outcomes for graduation, college and career, and life. Dr. Kate Anderson Foley, a nationally recognized special education expert, will discuss the legal and ethical considerations for serving students with disabilities and will share effective practices that promote equity that lead to ambitious outcomes. Now is the right time to ignite innovation and prepare for the new education landscape. Speaker(s): Kate Anderson Foley PhD Concurrent Cultural Competency Equity Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education Academic & Behavioral Interventions Session Code: 1111	Session Code: 1111	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Personalized Learning in the Remote and Hybrid Worlds: Meaningfully Engaging All Learners with the Content – and Each Other While individualization lies at the heart of many blended and personalized approaches (whether in-person, remote, hybrid and/or simultaneous learning), educators face unique challenges when designing and implementing instruction that supports and engages ALL learners. In this session, you will learn about research-based, effective remote K-12 instructional practices, as well as specific approaches educators are currently using across the country to cross the virtual divide. During the session, you will also have the opportunity to explore specific strategies so that you can implement them immediately in your own classroom, whether that is in-person, remote, or somewhere in between. Speaker(s): Juliana Finegan Concurrent Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education Instructional Leadership & Coaching Instructional Strategies Whole Child Session Code: 2319	Session Code: 2319	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Equity and Excellence Right Now: The 90 90 90 Solution In this session based on his latest book, the presenter will share the latest research on equity. Since the original publication of the 90 90 90 studies, we have learned a great deal about school improvement in high-poverty schools. This session will include compelling new evidence on how schools make a profound difference in the lives of students in poverty. Some of the evidence challenges conventional beliefs about dealing with students in poverty. The emerging research and science on this subject will help teachers, leaders, and policy makers allocate resources and time wisely to help students in poverty achieve their potential. Speaker(s): Douglas Reeves Concurrent Equity Poverty School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 1309	Session Code: 1309	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Equity Leadership: The What, The How, and The Why? We are at a time when the inequities that exist within our schools can no longer be ignored. Even well-intended education policies and practices often contribute to the injustices our civil rights laws were written to eliminate, and many educators struggle to determine where to begin when attempting to address such inequities. In this session, participants will discover protocols to identify equity as an issue in their school environments (the what), learn strategies to lead change and develop equitable learning environments (the how), and understand why this work is crucial to supporting the whole child (the why). Speaker(s): Chaunte Garrett Concurrent Equity School Culture & Climate Struggling Students Whole Child Session Code: 2211	Session Code: 2211	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Reading With Presence: Crafting Meaningful, Evidence-Based Reading Responses How can we know if students are genuinely engaged when they read? Many times, they become experts at merely finding the answers they think the teacher wants. They are skilled at skimming for facts without genuine investment. Like everyone, they may have moments of true inquiry, wonder, risk, or connection as they read, but without a space to explore further, these questions and connections are fleeting. This session will show teachers a simple, authentic, effective system that gives students a safe space to explore, question, and connect, while developing their metacognitive abilities and writing fluency. The Reader Response (“RR”) technique can work with any text and is automatically differentiated for all students. We will practice the process of writing RRs and explore over 30 categories of response, ranging from basic skills such as “Give an Opinion,” “Spot the Setting,” and “Mark the Motivation” to literary theories such as “Gender and Queer Theory” and “Critical Race Theory.” A handout will describe each category—basic and advanced—fully. We will also discuss various springboard activities students can do with RRs. Participants will reflect on how they can incorporate the use of RRs most effectively in their own classrooms. Speaker(s): Marilyn Pryle Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Literacy Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2320	Session Code: 2320	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Facilitating Teacher Leadership Development: A reflective and developmental curriculum Congratulations! You are a new teacher leader! Now what? This session will examine a teacher leader curriculum that the New York City Department of Education’s Teacher Career Pathways has designed to allow for sustained, intentional training and development targeted specifically to teacher leadership competencies. This curriculum enhances teacher leadership skills and creates ongoing opportunities within and among schools to practice distributive leadership and lead effective, reflective conversations to improve teaching and learning. The curriculum is structured around cycles of learning in five areas of instructional leadership including one-to-one peer coaching, leading from a lab classroom, designing professional learning, leading teacher teams, and leadership conversations. By creating differentiated support, opportunities for practice, and reflection that is responsive to a teacher leader's point of entry, teacher leaders will develop mastery in fostering collaboration, growth mindset, and inquiry while cultivating sustained teacher leadership in schools and student achievement. Participants will experience and engage in the scope and sequence of this cycle and reflect on foundational teacher leader mindsets that ground the collaborative work that teacher leaders take on. Speaker(s): Michael Murphy Rossana Bermudez Lorrie Ortiz Concurrent School Culture & Climate Educator Engagement & Motivation Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2212	Session Code: 2212	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Flip the Script: Empower Teachers and Embed the Professional Development Inside the Classroom Teachers widely report that professional development doesn’t address their real challenges. The best principals are also great teachers, and yet most professional development happens outside of the classroom. All too often, principals do not associate their role as instructional or intellectual leaders with what actually happens in the minute-by-minute actions of instruction. The traditional principal-teacher power dynamic often makes it hard for principals to partner with teachers as a colleague helping out inside their classrooms. Educators engage in endless debates about best schooling practices: phonics vs. whole language; cultural diversity of texts vs. the canon; mandates vs. consensus leadership; and on and on. The problem is that most of these issues and their solutions operate outside the learners themselves (Decker K. Rutishauser, Rowman & Littlefield, Inc. 2021). In our pedagogy, student intentions form the basis of all adult action; in our professional development framework, teacher intentions form the basis of all action. Flipping classrooms into a space where student intentions drive all the adult actions, in theory and practice, is hard to do. Our professional development framework offers an innovative narrative for how any school can shift the power dynamics so that they can implement a learner-driven approach to school design. Speaker(s): Kerry Decker Whitney Fink Concurrent Equity Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1112	Session Code: 1112	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Fostering Stronger Family and Student Engagement through Purposeful Home-School Connections It can be a challenge for schools to meet the varied communication needs of students, parents, staff, teachers, and administrators, all while planning, implementing and evaluating curriculum. Communication between stakeholders is the backbone for the home-school connection, yet is rarely prioritized given the high demand for teachers’ and administrators’ time and attention. Improved communications between stakeholders strengthens connections and community, enhancing the overall learning environment. Leveraging reflective practice, a research-based educational concept, this interactive workshop will help to address these challenges. Learning to employ reflective practice on a regular basis facilitates better understanding of ourselves and others. It also helps us become conscious of our role and helps to inspire behavioral changes. Through engaging discussion and interactive activities, this session will include practical strategies to improve: 1) professional communication, 2) collaboration with all stakeholders, and 3) invite productive parent participation. Speaker(s): Amy Alamar Concurrent Family & Community Engagement School Culture & Climate Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1215	Session Code: 1215	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 297ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Four Essential Asset-Based Practices for Teaching Students Living with Adversity Children continue to be exposed to adverse childhood experiences that have been further exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing inequities. Educators are seeking ways to effectively support these students. It requires that we draw from students’ assets and strengths and look beyond “what is lacking” to find “what is already there.” This interactive session will help educators create a distance or in-person learning environment that empowers students living with adversity to see their individual strengths and assets. The presenters will illustrate four evidence-based, practical elements of such an environment, discuss their rationale, and guide participants in using them. Speaker(s): Dr. Lourdes Alvarez-Ortiz Debbie Zacarian Concurrent Instructional Strategies SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Trauma / Stress / ACEs Session Code: 1114	Session Code: 1114	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	From Invisible to Invaluable: Creating and Maintaining a Classroom Culture to Drive Student Achievement This session will focus on the objective ways teachers and school leaders can build authentic and lasting culture. We will draw on research from the Stanford School of Design and John Hattie's Visible Learning to make a case that culture (our daily habits and practices) drives successful student achievement above all other structural and tactical practices. Student outcomes are about students, not outcomes. Whether you are a classroom teacher striving to create something special and unique, or a school leader searching for ways to galvanize your staff, let's explore ways we can build the culture together! Speaker(s): Andrew Sharos Concurrent Cultural Competency Equity Personal & Professional Development Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1311	Session Code: 1311	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	From Phonics to Fluency to Proficient Reading Phonics (word decoding) and reading fluency have been identified as essential and critical components of proficient and successful reading. Despite their acknowledged importance, significant numbers of students struggle to achieve proficiency in these competencies and, as a result, do not achieve full and appropriate levels of proficiency in reading. Valencia and Buly, for example, found that 85% of students who performed poorly on high-stakes state mandated tests of reading proficiency exhibited difficulties in either word recognition or reading fluency, or both areas. This session will present several scientific research-based approaches for teaching phonics and fluency at all grade levels. In addition to their proven effectiveness, the instructional approaches are also authentic in nature and highly engaging for students and teachers alike. Participants will learn several actionable strategies for teaching (and coaching teachers in) these foundational reading competencies. Participants will also learn of sources of authentic materials, many free, for teaching phonics and fluency effectively and with high levels of engagement. Speaker(s): Timothy Rasinski Concurrent Educational Tools & Technology Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education Instructional Strategies Literacy Session Code: 1312	Session Code: 1312	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	From Vulnerability to Empathy: Building Student Friendships and Leading Local Action How can little kids do big things? Hear the inspiring story of how two classrooms partnered with each other to tackle the issue of hunger in both communities. This session will offer practical strategies for helping young learners develop foundational socioemotional skills (e.g., perspective taking, respectful communication, and critical thinking). Educators will learn how these skills can help create a classroom culture that empowers students to show vulnerability and empathy with each other as they discuss challenges in their communities. At the end, participants will develop an action plan for how their students can identify, understand, and take action on local and global issues. Speaker(s): Erika Rodriguez Jessica Papp Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Family & Community Engagement Poverty SEL & Character Education Session Code: 2213	Session Code: 2213	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 297ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Game On! Empowering ALL Students Through Gamification Grounded in Project-Based Learning, Standards-Based Assessments, and Researched Best Practices! This engaging presentation, complete with extensive hand-outs detailing this ground-breaking curriculum with recommended resources, is best described as “Project-Based Learning Meets Standards-Based Grading Meets Interdisciplinary Learning Meets Gamification Meets ‘Shark Tank.’” Discover why this curriculum is producing authentic learning where students actively request additional readings, vocabulary, and writing activities, as well as embrace failure, as vital educational currency for their game prototypes, which are currently being actively evaluated/sought after by game designers and publishers thirsty for their creations. Educators will hear from a published game designer who has worked with an English teacher to bring a project-based, game design course to a group of 10th grade honors students. This opportunity has provided a glimpse into the success of higher level learning through board games. Teachers will also hear from two educators whose student performance exceeded their expectations with the implementation of this gamified curriculum. Additionally, the curriculum is presented demonstrating the alignment with findings reflected in the most current research from such revered educators as: Harvey Silver, Kylene Beers, Bob Probst, Kelly Gallagher, Robert Marzano, Jeffrey Wilhelm, and Jay McTighe. Finally, colleagues will also have the opportunity to engage with various games/student prototypes and experience some game creation activities. Speaker(s): Keith Ward Amanda Ward Michael Guigliano Jennifer Kirchoff Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2321	Session Code: 2321	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Gen Me: Recruiting, Retaining, and Leading Millennial Educators A 2016 Gallup survey indicated that only 6 percent of K–12 superintendents in public school districts strongly agreed that their districts understood the needs of millennials in the workplace. With many districts struggling to recruit and retain teachers, it’s important for district leaders to understand and be able to effectively lead this generation in order to ensure the long-term success of their districts. Participants in this session will explore the key characteristics of this generation and how to discern their cultural distinctions. Participants will learn, practice, and apply strategies for effectively recruiting, retaining, and leading millennial educators in their districts. Speaker(s): Justine González Brent Comer Augustine Emuwa Concurrent Cultural Competency Equity Personal & Professional Development School & District Management Session Code: 1115	Session Code: 1115	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Get In On The Remix: CRRSP (Culturally Responsive, Relevant, and Sustainable Pedagogy) for All A definition for the word remix is ‘taking bits of information and using them to create something new, different, and hopefully meaningful’. This session offers a remix of existing pedagogies and demonstrates how it can be used in and beyond the classroom to develop an equitable school culture and an engaged learning community. This session addresses student and teacher education through the lens of the (CRRSP) pedagogical approach. It uses the focal areas and characteristics of this approach to analyze the current state of work in the field, evaluate innovative educational artifacts, and create actionable plans for participants. This workshop offers ideas on how to build cultural competence, educator capacity, and desired outcomes for all. Using a multimodal presentation, interactive activities, educational scenarios and artifacts, and collaborative PLCs, participants will use their expertise, in conjunction with the tools of the session and their collaboration with peers, to construct meaning, internalize the process, and create an action plan specific to their individual educational spaces. Another definition for remix is ‘(something) which has been altered or contorted from its original state by adding, removing, and changing pieces of the item.’ Get in on the remix and create something new and meaningful! Speaker(s): Mo Thomas Concurrent Cultural Competency Equity Student Engagement & Motivation Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 3107	Session Code: 3107	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Going the Distance: Game-Inspired Distance Learning Through Play You've heard all the best practices and buzzwords for distance learning and online classes: Asynchronous. Student voice. Choice. Autonomy. But what does that look like when the rubber hits the road? How can we best prepare for scheduling interruptions that can force us out of a building with little notice? And how can we recapture the joy and wonder of our physical classrooms by trading the simple box checking approach to distance learning for a vibrant online hub of student-centered learning? This session harnesses the power of playful learning and offers a high-energy mix of distance teaching tools that help educators of any content area capture the spirit, joy, and self-guided excitement of a brick and mortar Montessori school. Featuring real life examples from a fully gamified high school class (that's right folks, "Montessori" isn't just for the little guys!), teachers will walk away with a keen understanding of the psychology and science behind what makes games just so addictive, along with a ready-to-use library of jaw-dropping passion projects and a rich collection of remote teaching strategies that can help your classes deliver game-changing results no matter where your students are located. Speaker(s): John Meehan Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Remote Learning Session Code: 1216	Session Code: 1216	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Heartfulness: Improving Classroom Results with the Power of the Mind and the Power of the Heart Originally selected for Empower20 This session will focus on the presenter's personal experience as a teacher and teacher trainer implementing heartfulness techniques in the classroom. Heartfulness blends the power of mindfulness and the potential of social-emotional learning to focus on achieving improved results in the classroom: in both academics and life skills. The presenter will share practical exercises and projects that tackle empathy, resilience, and empowerment using mindfulness techniques and SEL strategies as vehicles to help students understand learning and education as a journey not only for their minds, but also for their hearts. Participants will also learn about research carried out in Latin American countries related to SEL and its implementation. Speaker(s): Monica Rodriguez Salvo Concurrent SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Academic & Behavioral Interventions Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1313	Session Code: 1313	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Hiding in Plain Sight: Identifying the Factors That Contribute to Persistent Achievement Gaps The causes of achievement gaps among marginalized students of color and poor students are complex and vary from school to school. In this session, educators will explore a comprehensive needs assessment tool to identify specific factors within their schools that contribute to persistent achievement gaps. This tool serves as a framework for examining a school’s physical, psychosocial, and academic environments; culture of leadership; and equity and cultural competency. Participants will participate in a collaborative learning community, construct a common language, and learn strategies to identify strengths, weaknesses, inequities, and key leverage areas for eliminating achievement gaps in their schools. Speaker(s): Ayodele Harrison Concurrent School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 1217	Session Code: 1217	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Hope, Engagement, and Belonging: Now More Important Than Ever Educators, families, and community members understand the critical need to foster hope, especially during these ever-changing, uncertain times. When educators are well equipped with knowledge and skills to foster hope, engagement, and belonging, we're leveraging our greatest educational resource: student empowerment! Hopeful and engaged learners with a sense of belonging are empowered to achieve their goals and build a better future for themselves and their communities. Join this interactive session to explore the evolving science across nearly three decades of research on hope and its connection to emotional engagement and a sense of belonging in the learning environment. Session participants will learn why hope, engagement, and belonging are essential to overall student well-being, as well as learn practical strategies to use in school and in remote learning environments. Speaker(s): Jamie Meade Erin Schmidt Concurrent Equity Collaboration & Communication Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2113	Session Code: 2113	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	How a Curriculum Cabinet Creates a Thriving School Culture of Transparency and Trust Imagine a working environment where you are surrounded by transparency and trust. Curriculum is created collaboratively and a culture is cultivated with a deep understanding of best instructional practices for all students. This is what a curriculum cabinet is in its most simplistic form. A curriculum cabinet involves a multitude of staff members in a district, teachers and administrators alike, who work together to solve issues that traditionally get locked up in committees for months or years or never get addressed at all. This session will show any teacher or administrator how this model can work and create thriving school cultures. Speaker(s): Kimberly McCartan Holly Quinn John Brinker Franco DiPasqua Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Leadership & Coaching School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 2214	Session Code: 2214	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	How Culturally Responsive School Leaders Can Develop Culturally Responsive Schools “Originally selected for Empower20” Culturally responsive school leadership focuses on four defining practices school leaders can implement to promote belongingness (i.e., a deep sense of community) in their schools: (1) developing critical self-awareness, (2) supporting culturally responsive teachers, (3) creating responsive and inclusive school environments, and (4) engaging students and parents in community contexts. This session will outline specific practices that foster inclusion, equity, advocacy, and social justice in schools, and participants will engage in interactive and reflective exercises based on these practices. Participants will also discover online tools that can facilitate this work. Speaker(s): Mark Anthony Gooden Dawn Brooks-DeCosta Concurrent Equity Personal & Professional Development SEL & Character Education Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 1116	Session Code: 1116	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	How Do You Recruit, Develop, Retain, and Empower More Male Educators of Color?!? You BOND! The BOND (Building Our Network of Diversity) Project is an initiative in Montgomery County Public Schools (MD) that seeks to recruit, develop, retain, and empower male educators of color and students typically associated with the “achievement gap”. With male educators of color being less than 2% of the teaching force nationwide, it is important to highlight the work of initiatives that have been integral in improving recruitment and retention efforts, building teacher efficacy, and helping to close the achievement gap. Presenting at the ASCD conference is vital to our advocacy in helping school system educators and leaders learn how to best recruit, develop, and retain male educators of color in their districts. In this session, participants will: 1) Learn of the story and mission of the BOND Project. 2) Examine the challenges of male educators of color and benefits of workforce diversity on student achievement. 3) Strategize ideas for improving the recruitment, professional development, and retention initiatives for male educators of color in their school district. Speaker(s): Daman Harris Inger Swimpson Concurrent Personal & Professional Development School & District Management Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1117	Session Code: 1117	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Effective Practices for Teaching All Learners Even before the coronavirus pandemic, research indicated that less than 20 percent of teachers felt "very prepared" to teach students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. The pandemic has compounded the challenges teachers face in reaching all students, especially students who learn and think differently. In this session, participants will explore learner variability and learn how to reach all students in general education classes, including those with dyslexia and ADHD. Participants will learn how to leverage empathy and compassionate curiosity to better understand students’ behavior challenges. The presenters will share ideas and resources that don’t require extra people or money to support students who learn and think differently. Speaker(s): Trynia Kaufman Concurrent Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education Instructional Strategies School & District Management Struggling Students Session Code: 1218	Session Code: 1218	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	I Am More Than My Title: Capturing Your Leadership Philosophy Sometimes people assume we are a type of leader that we are not. How do we fix this? This interactive session will assist school leaders of all levels with the development of a personal leadership philosophy. Participants will distinguish the nuances between a teaching philosophy and leadership philosophy?and create a working draft of a leadership philosophy. This interactive session embraces the reality that many leaders in today’s schools did not set out to be teacher leaders, principals, or superintendents. That is, they end up in leadership roles or with leadership titles in unexpected ways or at unanticipated times. This session provides a step-by-step process to help emerging and serving leaders understand how their own real-life experiences in education, leadership style, core values, and attitudes influence the decisions they make in the K-12 setting. Speaker(s): Gretchen Oltman Vicki Bautista Concurrent Personal & Professional Development Instructional Leadership & Coaching School & District Management Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2215	Session Code: 2215	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	I Like to Move It, Move It: Formative Assessment Strategies to Get Your Students Up and Moving Are you looking to level up the excitement and engagement in your classroom? Learners thrive on movement and human interaction, and this session will share specific instructional strategies designed to target these needs. These strategies can be completed in under 10 minutes in your classroom, and they also serve as excellent formative assessments for you to gauge student learning and mastery. Come join us and actively participate in a series of strategies involving visible thinking routines, collaboration, debate, reflection, and creative thinking that will have you and your students singing, "I like to move it, move it!" Originally selected for Empower20 Speaker(s): Alex Bragg Concurrent Assessment & Grading Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1118	Session Code: 1118	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	I No Longer Believe In Classroom Management Kenneth Blanchard stated, that humans create the systems, and then they allow the systems to define them. How does this ideology apply itself in terms of creating equitable educational opportunities for all students within our schools? Change can no longer be managed, it must be led by the ability of leaders to touch the hearts of those around them. This session will dive deeper into how we can move from theory and deliberation to action in the name of creating equitable actions for ALL STUDENTS!!! Speaker(s): Dennis Griffin Jr. Concurrent Equity School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 2216	Session Code: 2216	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Identifying Differentiation in Online Schools: Virtual Teachers Speak Out What does differentiation look like in virtual classrooms? To understand how online teachers meet the needs of diverse learners, researchers conducted focus groups and interviews with teachers in virtual schools. The results illuminated practices of virtual teachers and provided a foundation on distinguishing between experts and novices, based on Carol Tomlinson’s work. Initial findings as well instructional practices currently being used by virtual teachers are discussed. Active participation is invited. Participants will leave with initial findings from the study and be invited to share their own perspectives. Originally selected for Empower20. Speaker(s): Jennifer Beasley Dennis Beck Concurrent Educational Tools & Technology Instructional Strategies Remote Learning Session Code: 2114	Session Code: 2114	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Ignite the S.H.I.N.E. in You and Your Whole School: Transforming Culture Through Brain Research and Social-Emotional Well-Being Have you ever thought about what it would feel like to lead and ignite your school’s energy, solutions and can-do attitudes? Are you desiring to boost your own positivity, energy, and ability to be a problem-solving leader? Then look no further! You will exit with no less than 5 easily implemented action steps that will transform your school culture so that ALL S.H.I.N.E. (Self, Heart, Inspire, Navigate and Exceptional) and achievement soars! Speaker(s): LaVonna Roth Concurrent School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Whole Child Session Code: 1314	Session Code: 1314	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Igniting Teacher Leadership: Empowering Innovation and Collaboration in Your School Today's school leaders are uniquely poised to empower and engage teacher leadership in order to foster collaborative leadership in schools, but constraints such as time, space, and professional silos often slow progress. This session will draw from Sterrett's ASCD book Igniting Teacher Leadership and also from Sterrett and Principal Sabrina Hill-Black’s recent ASCD Express piece on “Leading with Joy.” Sterrett and Hill-Black will be joined by Dr. Kerry Robinson, who will infuse strategies to foster health and mindfulness in school. The presenters will offer insight from research and numerous practical strategies from diverse schools focused on empowering teacher leadership to strengthen professional learning communities, fostering innovation, leading in the midst of crises (such as pandemics and hurricanes); and supporting teaching and learning in new powerful ways (such as green school leadership and faculty-driven school improvement). Speaker(s): Bill Sterrett Sabrina Hill-Black Kerry Robinson Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching School Culture & Climate Educator Engagement & Motivation Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 1315	Session Code: 1315	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Implementing Student-Designed Morning Meetings to Define Classroom Culture How might we provide space and celebrate children's stories so that classroom values are defined by their experiences? As educators, we begin each school year dreaming of a classroom culture that reflects the values we want to instill in the relationships we hold and the learning experiences we foster. Often, this is done through Morning Meeting. The Responsive Classroom model of Morning Meeting begins each day, builds and maintains community and culture, and establishes routines that empower children socially and academically. What stories do we tell that determine our classroom culture? What values do we implicitly or explicitly set into motion by the Morning Meetings we design? Let's boldly re-examine who defines classroom culture and empower students to design Morning Meetings that reflect their hearts, their values, their grievances, and their priorities. Speaker(s): Leah Hartman Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning SEL & Character Education Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1219	Session Code: 1219	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Improving the Quality of Professional Learning through Teacher Leadership Research shows teachers want to develop their professional growth through teacher leadership and value professional learning opportunities that include teacher voice or are teacher led. We share teacher-developed tools to help school and district leaders improve the quality of their professional development programming focused on teacher voice and effective models of teacher leadership. Participants will learn about these approaches and how they can implement them in their schools and districts. Teacher leaders from across the country whose work is profiled in this session will share out their stories of success and challenge as well as discuss tools and strategies they’ve used to support their peers, improve educational equity for students, and advance the teaching profession. Speaker(s): Richard Feistman Andrew Knips Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development School & District Management School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 1316	Session Code: 1316	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Your Students, My Students, Our Students: Multiple Means of Expression In this session, we consider the many ways students can demonstrate their understanding, whether in a classroom or while learning at home. We explore these multiple means of expression within the context of construct validity--ensuring that we are measuring what we intend to measure. We generate solutions to these questions: Why are options for expression important? How can we support our teams to provide students with options to show their learning in a way that improves, rather than compromises validity when showing learning, in person and online? How do we provide options and maintain a perception of fairness? How do we provide options in a way that is practical and isn't too time consuming? Speaker(s): Lee Ann Jung Concurrent Assessment & Grading Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1317	Session Code: 1317	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Increasing Transparency and Clarity in the Classroom Through Student Learning Maps The Mill River School District designed a student learning map model to help teachers effectively link curriculum, instruction, and assessment in order to increase the transparency and clarity of expectations for students, thus taking the secrecy out of teaching. This model consists of scaffolded classroom design tools that combine competency-based practices and backward design elements to help teachers plan engaging learning experiences. This session will provide an introduction to the model and examples of the model in use. Participants will then work through various learning map design tools with the support of the presenters. Speaker(s): Jodie Stewart-Ruck Andrew Jones Concurrent Assessment & Grading Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Leadership & Coaching Instructional Strategies Session Code: 2322	Session Code: 2322	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Inequities Hidden in Plain View: Common School Practices that Disadvantage the Already Disadvantaged Originally Selected for Empower20: All educators want to create classrooms and schools that are equitable. We want learning environments that are fair for all, and we are fiercely protective of our most vulnerable students. However, many common school practices—even ones designed to help struggling students—heighten inequities between the haves and the have-nots who enter our schools. In this session, you will learn why practices such as certain kinds of homework, praise, incentive systems, and having students bring in their own school supplies can be so damaging for needy students. You’ll walk away with many practical strategies for improving equity to try instead. Speaker(s): Earl Hunter II Mike Anderson Concurrent Equity School Culture & Climate Student Engagement & Motivation Whole Child Session Code: 1220	Session Code: 1220	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Informing Practice Through Research -- The Impact of Equitable Learning Technologies on Teachers and Students Join us as we examine powerful intersections between technology implementation, student and teacher voice, equity, and professional development. Using data from multiple studies conducted with teachers across the United States, we will examine the critical role schools play in introducing students to learning technologies and the impact the larger school community has on student autonomy, technology integration success, equity issues, and student voice. One of the surprising findings from our work was the inadvertent misalignment between schools' goals for equity, technology usage, attitudes toward technology, and actual in-class outcomes. Through our work, we hope to engage participants to actively think about meaningful PD, reflect more deeply on what equitable access to learning technologies looks like in a classroom setting, and the importance of student/teacher voice in implementation and the assessment of whether or not technology created value. Using teacher and student stories, data from our own research as well as key findings from research in the field, we will challenge participants to consider structural challenges/solutions with technology, frameworks for effective PD, and the vital role of school community in terms of technology attitudes and success. Speaker(s): Lisa Castaneda David Wicks Concurrent Educational Tools & Technology Equity Student Engagement & Motivation Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1120	Session Code: 1120	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Inquiring Minds: Teaching and Learning with Good Questions What is a good question - or rather, how could we use good questions to stimulate deeper thinking, expand knowledge, and encourage students to express and share their learning in their own unique way? Learn how to deliver inquiry-based learning experiences that use good questions to "hook" students' curiosity and interest to learn, assess and build foundational knowledge using students' own questions, deepen understanding and awareness, and develop students' talent and thinking into personal expertise they can use in different contexts and new situations. Speaker(s): Erik Francis Concurrent Assessment & Grading Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Struggling Students Session Code: 2115	Session Code: 2115	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Inspiring At-Risk Youth - Success Stories Do Exist “Inspiring At-Risk Youth” is a passionate presentation designed to inspire educators who work with hard to reach youth. During this presentation, several topics will be discussed including poverty, trauma, special education, and the need for culturally responsive education. The presenter uses powerful story-telling skills to communicate a pedagogical approach that is specially designed to reach at-risk youth. Attendees will leave with a general understanding of how poverty and trauma impact student academic performance. Additionally, attendees will learn (5) strategies that can be employed in any K-12 setting. Speaker(s): Jahkari Taylor Concurrent Instructional Strategies Poverty Struggling Students Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2323	Session Code: 2323	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Instructional Coaching for CHANGE in the Classroom! Do you have instructional facilitators/coaches at your school or in your district that you want to utilize better to support your teachers? All of our teachers deserve this specialized support, and it is up to administrators to ensure that the structure, personnel, and training are in place to do so successfully. Instructional coaching is a perfect way to build educator capacity to improve student outcomes throughout the year. This interactive session will focus on the structure & model of your instructional coaching program, qualities needed in a coach, what coaching looks like, what is needed for CHANGE to occur, and how best to support your instructional coaches as they provide job embedded professional development. You will leave with specific, practical ideas & resources to use for your school/district that are appropriate whether you are an instructional coach, principal, or district leader. Speaker(s): Judy Pennington Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2324	Session Code: 2324	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 167ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Instructional Learning Visits: Building a Collaborative, Sustainable Culture of Learning for All Changing the culture and climate of a school begins with a shared vision for school wide improvement and effective instruction. How can instructional coaches lead the process that transforms professional development into professional learning in a collaborative, sustainable systems approach that shifts the thinking from the traditional to the novel? The "before, during, and after" coaching conversations create the structure for the Instructional Learning Visits (ILVs), a non-evaluative, confidential, and safe environment for teachers and coaches to plan together and talk about practices that are relevant, evidence-based, and student driven. Speaker(s): Ellen Eisenberg Bruce Eisenberg Karen DeNunzio Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Collaboration & Communication Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2116	Session Code: 2116	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 167ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Into the Unknown: Supporting Pre-Service Teachers in Times of Remote Instruction Recent global events have pushed teacher preparation programs into the unknown of preparing pre-service teachers via remote instruction, which poses unique challenges for field-based learning experiences. Learn how two liberal arts institutions in the Southeastern United States--one private and one public--have worked to address these challenges. Instructors and pre-service teachers will share strategies and insights into the complexities of preparing to leave behind an impact on future students, while also leaving behind traditional forms of teacher preparation. Participants will analyze their own experiences with preparing preservice teachers in lieu of traditional field placements, while also collaborating to re-envision preparing pre-service teachers for careers in classrooms that continue to be impacted by factors such as equity, access, and remote/online learning. Speaker(s): Melissa Wells Shameera Virani Dawn Johnson Mitchell Concurrent Personal & Professional Development Educational Tools & Technology Instructional Strategies Remote Learning Session Code: 1318	Session Code: 1318	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 107ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Investing in People: Essential Strategies for Innovative Leaders Originally selected for Empower20 A key component of leadership is developing and surrounding yourself with the talent necessary to realize the greater vision of your organization. But who is developing your leaders? Empowering district and school leaders, teachers, and students creates a sustainable culture of positive outcomes that ensure equitable practices, sustainability of innovative work, and highly engaged communities. This session provides strategies for and insight into managing your workload, stress, and time in order to lead others effectively. Participants will: - be introduced to elements of effective leadership - explore specific practices for attending to those elements - develop a personalized plan for next steps Join Weld RE-4 Superintendent Dan Seegmiller, leadership coach David Gregory, and lead consultant Scott Fuller, and share in their first-hand experiences of successfully implementing the elements of leadership as educators, coaches, and leaders. Speaker(s): Dan Seegmiller David Gregory Scott Fuller Concurrent Personal & Professional Development School & District Management Educator Engagement & Motivation Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 3109	Session Code: 3109	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Is There a Home for Me Here? Making Your Classroom a Welcoming Place for Students of Color When you walk into a classroom what do you look for first? The exits? The posters on the walls? Cultural representations? The type and number of books? The ways in which the learning space is arranged? Now, picture your students. Think about what might be going through their minds as they enter your classroom. They wonder if they are safe. They wonder if they are welcome in your space. They wonder if they belong. The psychology literature tells us that “belonging” is the gateway to positive learning outcomes. When students feel they belong, their brains are more capable of absorbing information. Belonging starts with the relationship teachers have with students – reflected in the artifacts, posters, and books present within each room. When teachers develop authentic student relationships through a culturally sustaining lens, they provide a secure and welcoming environment that allows students to connect emotionally with their space. This, in turn, supports the executive functions needed to learn. In this session, we will examine a Montessori classroom, exploring the tension between clean, sparsely decorated classrooms that limit distractions and classrooms rich in culture that reflect the students. We will discuss ways teachers can better use their rooms to support student learning. Speaker(s): Christine Moses Concurrent Cultural Competency Equity School Culture & Climate Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2117	Session Code: 2117	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	IT IS POSSIBLE! How a Community Can Unlock the Full Potential of ALL Students through Viable Career and College Pathways. Our vision in Hillsboro School District is to create guaranteed, clear and viable pathways for ALL 20,000+ Hillsboro students. Over the past 6 years using the model of collective impact we have seen significant metric increases in career and college readiness (FAFSA, 2/4 year postsecondary rates, internships, dual credit enrollment, graduation rates, etc.). Through our presentation we will describe what collect impact is, how it can be used to empower an entire community (local business, postsecondary education, nonprofit organizations, etc.) to bring career and college readiness alive not only in a district, but throughout a community. Attendees will explore our PK-12 career and college pathways framework from a district and building leader's perspective. We will provide a framework that any district can take and implement right away with clear action steps for success that is driven by the foundation and integration of CASEL competencies and Career and College Readiness indicators. You will leave our session filled with renewed energy that with the power of your community, comprehensive career and college readiness for every student IS POSSIBLE! Speaker(s): Brooke Nova Jennie Hall Concurrent College & Career Readiness Family & Community Engagement School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Session Code: 1221	Session Code: 1221	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 367ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 297ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	It’s Brain Science! Making Learning Social and Emotional From cascades of chemicals to structural plasticity, learning takes place on an emotional level. Awareness of emotions and regulating those emotions lead the way to building relationships, problem-solving, and responsible decision-making. But don't forget content! In this session, participants will learn how understanding the brain will help you choose strategies to reach and teach your students. Don't just let learning happen; make it happen with strategies that build networks of knowledge that are unforgettable. Speaker(s): Marilee Sprenger Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management SEL & Character Education Trauma / Stress / ACEs Cognitive Development & Brain Science Session Code: 2217	Session Code: 2217	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Know Your Stakeholders: How Crucial Data from Stakeholders Can Improve Assessment and Grading Reforms School closures and learning-from-home required schools to make changes in the way they assess, grade, and report student learning. While most stakeholders accepted these changes in the short term, continued and further change could bring unanticipated resistance from students, teachers, parents, board members, and even school leaders. Knowing the perspectives of these key stakeholders can greatly enhance the success of future assessment and grading improvement efforts. Participants in this session will learn how to design, administer, and analyze stakeholder surveys for their schools and districts. With essential data on stakeholders’ perspectives, education leaders can identify concerns, anticipate difficulties, minimize uncertainty, and direct problem-solving strategies to ensure greater success in implementing assessment and grading reforms. Using the insights gained from knowing stakeholders’ perspectives, leaders will be able to plan for anticipated hazards and then take simple, timely actions to alleviate the personal concerns and resistance of different stakeholders that thwart so many well-intentioned change efforts, while increasing confidence and unity across the school community. Speaker(s): Laura Link Thomas Guskey Concurrent Assessment & Grading Family & Community Engagement School Improvement & Reform Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1319	Session Code: 1319	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 297ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Leaders of Learning: Discovering, Developing, and Distributing Leadership Skills Leaders of learning in education give timely and effective feedback; set goals and objectives for the school along with the vision, mission, and core values; and coach employees for performance and career development. These skills, plus leading learning, championing change, and inspiring others, are all crucial for highly effective schools. In this session, participants will learn how to develop leadership skills and abilities in staff members that are flexible and relevant no matter the situation and time. The objective is to inspire with valuable and effective methods for assisting teacher leaders in discovering what they need to become focused and disciplined leaders of learning. Speaker(s): Byron Ernest Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Educator Engagement & Motivation Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2118	Session Code: 2118	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Leadership For Learning: How To Bring Out THE BEST In Every Teacher An enjoyable and interactive “one stop shop” session based on the new ASCD book entitled, Leadership For Learning: How To Bring Out THE BEST In Every Teacher. School, district, and teacher education leaders---including supervisors, coaches, department heads, grade level chairs, mentors, peer teachers, cooperative teachers---will benefit from the knowledge, understandings, and skills for educating one’s self, one’s peers, and one’s school community members in powerful and purposeful ways. The session will examine, through an adult development lens, the most current structures of classroom assistance, formats for new observations, approaches to interacting with teachers including directive control, directive informational, collaborative, and nondirective approaches, skills including verbal and non-verbal behaviors and pathways that foster teacher learning, scenarios that describe interactions with teachers of diverse backgrounds and skill levels, and social emotional support that details procedures for individual, group, and school wide improvement in a bewildering education time. Speaker(s): Carl Glickman Rebecca West Burns Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 2119	Session Code: 2119	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Leading Farther Together: Implementing Collaborative Structures and Strategies for Team Success The concept of leadership fills bookshelves and gathers people from all fields and experience levels. While leadership development can be taken into a myriad of directions, the premise of collaborative leadership is not only fundamental but essential for lasting success. In this session, Dr. Gupta will share strategies and structures through research-based practices and stories to help participants engage and reflect on their leadership journey. Speaker(s): Neil Gupta Concurrent School & District Management School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 2218	Session Code: 2218	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Leading for the Whole Child Engage in a fast-paced, exciting opportunity to learn from a group of innovative ASCD Emerging Leaders as they share their perspectives on leading for the whole child. Using an Ignite format, each will share how they leverage their unique positions to advocate for students, families, and teachers working together to address the five tenets of the Whole Child Initiative. Hear from a school principal, curriculum directors, teacher leaders, and district leadership who support and lead initiatives that develop the whole child through education. Speaker(s): Jill Cross Amy MacCrindle Christopher Gannon Concurrent Whole Child Session Code: 2219	Session Code: 2219	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Learning Coaches Empower Students with Personal Learning Strategies (PLS) Originally selected for Empower20, this program will show how a Learning Coach Mindset can empower students to learn more effectively both in school and in the future. Today, people are exposed to vast amounts of information. Comprehending complex information, analyzing it, and incorporating it into a specific purpose can be a challenge. Students need to engage actively in the ownership of their leaning and develop their own Personal Learning Strategies (PLS). Knowing what learning strategies are effective for them, they will be ready for post-secondary learning in college, trade schools, and for their future employment. When students enter a secondary classroom, they face increasingly complex informational texts. Learning Coaches believe that Kids C-A-N Learn new information by Connecting, Applying, and Navigating through the information with their own Personal Learning Strategies (PLS). Focusing on how to learn the curricular information, Learning Coaches provide their students with opportunities to practice and reflect upon the effectiveness of different learning strategies for them. In this program, participants will engage in strategies that students can use to develop their Personal Learning Strategies (PLS). Speaker(s): Virginia Magnus Concurrent Student Engagement & Motivation Whole Child Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2220	Session Code: 2220	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Learning that Sticks If you were to ask 100 doctors to describe how the circulatory system works, you’d likely hear similar answers. Yet if you were to ask 100 teachers how learning works—how our brains turn information into long-term memory, their answers would likely be much more vague and inconsistent- if not short. Consider that for a moment. Something as critical to teaching as how learning actually works remains a mystery for many teachers and seldom guides our efforts to engage students in deep learning. The good news is we know a lot about how learning works for all students and how curiosity propels it at each step along so that learning not only sticks, but also feels more joyful for students. In this session, you’ll learn a simple model of learning that engages and challenges students at all levels. You’ll also receive some practical materials to help you create learning experiences that unleash each and every students' curiosity. Speaker(s): Bryan Goodwin Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Cognitive Development & Brain Science Session Code: 1121	Session Code: 1121	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Learning Transformed: Eight Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools Today In this session, participants will learn how to redesign their school’s learning experience and fundamentally shift the teaching and learning paradigm to one that is personal, is grounded in evidence, leverages technology, transforms the spaces in which learning occurs, promotes educators’ professional growth, increases collaboration with the community, and ultimately, ensures the sustainability of the system as a whole. In this session, the presenter will dissect these eight keys, which each serve as a puzzle piece for redesigning the learning experience so that today’s modern learners leave ready to create new industries, find new cures, and solve world problems. Speaker(s): Thomas Murray Concurrent School & District Management School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 2221	Session Code: 2221	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Leave a Legacy--Be the One Who Took Them from Surviving to Thriving! Schools are stressful places. Whether you work in a well-resourced, private school or an underfunded school in an underserved area, teaching and supporting those who teach is emotional work. Approximately half a million U.S. teachers leave the profession each year. It's time to invest in the emotional literacy of educators and cultivate resilience. Resilient educators create and maintain a healthy school culture and embrace change. This session will explore what you can do with educators to build habits that lead to emotional literacy. Let's go through surviving to thriving! Speaker(s): Sherry Kinzel Concurrent Personal & Professional Development School Culture & Climate Educator Engagement & Motivation Teacher Leadership Session Code: 3110	Session Code: 3110	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Level Up Your Teacher PD: Seven Differentiated Levels to Meet Your Teachers’ Individual Needs (Originally selected for Empower 20) Are you tired of spending tons of money on one-size-fits-all professional development only to find it has minimal impact on instructional practices and student outcomes? Come and discover how you can save money and improve achievement by using the personnel resources you already have to support differentiated teacher professional development. Learn how to re-purpose your own skills and knowledge to become an amazing instructional leader. Take home straightforward tools, such as Key Indicators for Measuring Teacher Practice Levels and the Hierarchy of Teacher Professional Development, which have been proven to boost teacher and student performance. Close achievement gaps by creating a comprehensive, differentiated teacher professional development plan to build instructional equity from class to class. Hear real stories from the implementation trenches and learn about potential pitfalls to avoid from the presenter who is a principal on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Speaker(s): Suzanne Forbes Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching School Improvement & Reform Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 1122	Session Code: 1122	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Lights, Cameras, TEACH! Student engagement can (and should) look different from classroom to classroom. In this session, educators will explore ways to turn their academic content into learning experiences. Participants will get ideas on how to transform their lessons to create authentic learning experiences for their students. The session will include ideas that promote active learning and ones that can be immediately implemented in any classroom. As a teacher in a school that designs a curriculum around teaching the whole child, this workshop will focus on the whole child approach, emphasizing engaging, challenging, and supporting each learner through collaboration. Educators will also participate in academic games that can be used to review any academic content. Additionally, ways to deepen classroom culture, a behind-the-scenes look in my own classroom, and tales from my seventeen years in the elementary school classroom will be shared. Speaker(s): Kevin Butler Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1123	Session Code: 1123	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Literacy is NOT a Spectator Sport: Hands-On, Minds-On Reading! What can we, as the educators who teach this future generation of readers, do to create more engaging literacy experiences? In this interactive session, Dr. Kathy Perez will help you re-discover the keys of creating a community of readers, no matter the constricts facing your time. Focusing on classroom environment and brain-based teaching, as well as student reading identity, this is a session sure to create conditions for more reading joy and deeper engagement with reading. From re-thinking major literacy decisions to all of the small decisions we make daily; this is meant to be a practical session that will offer up ideas to be implemented the very next day. New brain-based discoveries reveal powerful mind-body states to optimize learning. This interactive workshop will help you see, hear and feel what brain-compatible literacy learning is all about. Energize your classrooms with powerful, practical tips and tools to engage all learners! Create a blast of positive energy by combining these techniques and propel learners quickly and easily toward achieving instructional objectives. Examine effective techniques for vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills and see them modeled. Acquire instant ideas for your instructional tool kit! Speaker(s): Kathy Perez Concurrent Literacy Student Engagement & Motivation Whole Child Cognitive Development & Brain Science Session Code: 1222	Session Code: 1222	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Empowering Learners with Interactive Lessons to be Literacy Strong All Year Long Motivate and engage your K-5 students with scaffolding lessons that spiral across the entire year as students accumulate literacy achievement. Boost achievement in comprehension, phonological awareness/ phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and motivation with lessons that work in any setting, including blended and distance learning. Teaching reading encompasses many academic standards that become increasingly complex as students become proficient in reading. Participants will be provided with an instructional model for teaching critical reading competencies. Specific examples of teaching these key skills in this manner will be demonstrated with a unique gradual release model that works to reach the diverse learning styles of your students with interactive lessons designed to engage them actively. Get ready to be active as you jump, move, write, talk, and even sing your way to being Literacy Strong! Speaker(s): Valerie Ellery Lori Oczkus Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Literacy Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2120	Session Code: 2120	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 127ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Literacy Unleashed: Guiding Effective Implementation of Professional Learning Effective literacy instruction is essential throughout K–12 education. Yet, students’ reading achievement remains stagnant. Quality instruction has the greatest potential to foster reading success, therefore excellent, ongoing professional development is necessary to increase reading growth and achievement. Districts invest heavily in professional learning experiences, but there is a need for a system to guide the implementation of that learning to ensure that it is integrated into the daily practices of teachers. The Literacy Classroom Visit Model identifies critical elements of effective literacy instruction and provides the tools and resources to communicate success results as teachers develop and grow. “Originally selected for Empower20” Speaker(s): Bonnie Houck Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Literacy Personal & Professional Development School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 2222	Session Code: 2222	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Looking at Student Work: Student Thinking, Feedback, and Next Instructional Moves Looking at student work is something teachers do every day. Looking at student work for evidence of student thinking provides more, and more actionable, information for both teaching and learning than looking at student work with an eye toward correctness. This session focuses on three main points: (1) the evidence of student thinking is dependent on the nature of the task you ask students to do, (2) what the students are thinking is the starting point for what your feedback should be, and (3) what students are thinking helps identify your next instructional moves. Looking at student work also brings student learning—as represented by their work—into the center of professional development. The session will be facilitated as a discussion of student work in a variety of content areas and grade levels. Participants in this session will learn • How to look at student work for evidence of student thinking, • How to provide feedback that feeds students’ learning forward from current understanding, • How to target next instructional moves to students’ current understanding, and • How these things work together to improve student learning. Speaker(s): Susan Brookhart Alice Oakley Concurrent Assessment & Grading Instructional Leadership & Coaching Session Code: 1124	Session Code: 1124	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Magical Adventures of Gamified Learning The gamified classroom is an adventure at any level or in any content area. In this highly engaging and interactive session you will learn how to layer the most motivational techniques of gameplay over your curriculum to increase student collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Additionally, you will experience how to use the game inspired design process to construct your own rich experience for your students. Come away with practical strategies that you can use in any class or grade level to make learning magical! You will leave ready to turn learning into a gamified adventure. Speaker(s): Tisha Richmond Concurrent Instructional Strategies Session Code: 3111	Session Code: 3111	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Making Assessment Work for Educators Who Hate Data but Love Kids Data has turned into the new forbidden four-letter word in education. This session will attempt to lessen the fear many face when discussing data and provide participants with practical strategies for collecting and using data to inform instruction. Speaker(s): David Schmittou Concurrent Assessment & Grading Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Leadership & Coaching Instructional Strategies Session Code: 2326	Session Code: 2326	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Making Authentic PLCs Work in Small Schools The average number of students in a US public school (K - 12) is 513 students (2018, nces.ed.gov). Making authentic PLCs work in small schools poses unique challenges; yet, so little attention is paid to them by lofty PLC models that are designed for larger schools. This session, led by best-selling ASCD and Corwin author, consultant, and PLC Captain Daniel R. Venables, will address those challenges and focus on what small schools CAN do to have high-functioning teams that really make a difference in student learning and in teacher growth. [THIS SESSION WAS ACCEPTED FOR EMPOWER20.] Speaker(s): Daniel R. Venables Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development School Improvement & Reform Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Session Code: 2327	Session Code: 2327	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Making science a priority Examine how the shifts in the new science standards, including the convergence with ELA and Math, can help strategically make room for science in packed instructional calendars. Experience exemplars to help envision how a focus on science can help achieve instructional goals in the classrooms you support. Speaker(s): Rebecca Abbott Concurrent Instructional Strategies Literacy STEM & STEAM Education Session Code: 1125	Session Code: 1125	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 397ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Manage Your Time or Time Will Manage You Time management is not the issue. Truly, it is not. This very popular presentation based on a 2018 ASCD release unveils that time management is simply a symptom of one of eight larger issues. This talk is infused with humor and will help everyone identify why they may struggle with being as optimizing their efficiency and effectiveness. Participants will leave changed and inspired to make some immediate changes in their habits and lifestyle. Speaker(s): PJ Caposey Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching School Culture & Climate Educator Engagement & Motivation Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2121	Session Code: 2121	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Managing Challenging Behaviors Do you have students with challenging behaviors in your classroom? If so, you don’t want to miss this session. Participants will learn strategies for dealing these behavioral issues that have been implemented in real classrooms with success. The presenter will share stories of children whose lives have been turned around by these strategies and provide answers to tough questions regarding defiant behavior. Speaker(s): Josette Ortega Bernadette Towns Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Instructional Strategies Struggling Students Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1320	Session Code: 1320	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Math Manipulatives: Transforming the Teaching of Critical Thinking We all recognize the value of manipulatives, but time and curricular pressure often lead us to restrict their use in our classrooms. Let’s look at three critical strategies for incorporating manipulatives consistently into a culture of learning that builds independence and critical thinking skills. First, we need to pose challenging hook questions that are only efficiently solved with manipulatives, leveling the playing field for learners. Secondly, we can choose one or two vital skills per grade level, and spread the concrete/pictorial stage of those skills over the whole school year, while covering other areas from the curriculum as planned. Lastly, we differentiate our daily classwork by levels, moving from concrete/pictorial to challenging/abstract every day. Join us, to personally experience examples of this threefold approach! Speaker(s): Kathleen Jalalpour Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Mathematics Session Code: 2223	Session Code: 2223	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 387ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Mindful and Meaningful Teaching: Using Play-Based Strategies to Support the Development of Language and Literacy in PK-2 For young children, play is the heart and impetus for learning, and a vehicle for language and literacy development. Through play, learning can be purposeful, meaningful, and targeted. In this session, participants will learn play-based learning strategies that will help augment vocabulary development, build oral narrative and writing skills, and support children's social-emotional learning. Participants will also learn how play can be used as formative assessment. Speaker(s): Jennifer E. Benitez, Ed.D Concurrent Assessment & Grading Equity Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2224	Session Code: 2224	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Mindfulness is not enough! Stress reduction and mindfulness techniques are important strategies for teens, but that is treating the symptoms, not the problem. Teens today are swimming in a milieu of social media, parental expectations, and an achievement culture, much of which educators cannot control. Educating students about the interplay of academics, sleep, exercise, and downtime and educating parents about their role in exacerbating student stress are good first steps. But by making changes in traditional scheduling, as well as homework and grading practices, we can refocus school culture to empower students, lessen competition, and promote calm. Come and learn how middle and high schools are reducing student stress by reforming these and other traditional practices. Speaker(s): Cathy Vatterott Concurrent School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform SEL & Character Education Session Code: 3112	Session Code: 3112	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Modern Mentors: Strengthening Culture and Climate Through Mentorship A Modern Mentor is an educator who has the mindset and skillset to deal with the ever-changing needs of today's learner. Modern Mentors are educators who look at education through the lens of ongoing individual growth and infuse schools with new ideas. They build a partnership with the foundation in relationships to pass their skill set along to make a positive and impactful difference in a novice teacher. Mentoring is more than supporting a new teacher. A Modern Mentor provides a veteran teacher a second wind in the classroom, an aspiring leader the confidence and skills to take the next step, and sitting leaders to become the most impactful leader they can be. This session will provide strategies for reimagining mentorship in education. Speaker(s): Matthew Joseph Concurrent School Culture & Climate Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Collaboration & Communication Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 3113	Session Code: 3113	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	More Than an Educator: Changing the Lives of our Students, Staff, and Culture within our School Buildings More than an Educator was developed for educators to take hold of their influence and ability to create change in front of them. No matter the title after their name; everyone has the power to promote change in their classrooms, school buildings, and promote Social Emotional Wellbeing for students and educators alike. Educators have the ultimate opportunity to change the culture they are in. This session will define the power of relationships and create a catalyst for Educators to change the lives of students, staff and the culture of schools moving forward and beyond just the educator role. Speaker(s): Elyse Hahne Concurrent School Culture & Climate Struggling Students Trauma / Stress / ACEs Whole Child Session Code: 1223	Session Code: 1223	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Motivating Struggling Staff and Students with the Brain in Mind Originally selected for Empower20 If you have done staff observations and witnessed painful secondary student boredom, this session is for you. Your staff likely needs far more than the same worn out “tricks” to motivate students. Many staff will give up (then point fingers) or get frustrated (then go job searching). This session is for hungry leaders who understand that motivation must be sustainable, all year long. How? Come learn how to motivate the whole child with relevant, easy to implement tools. Join us for a memorable, interactive, and highly-engaging session packed with fun and evidence-based drivers for secondary student success. Speaker(s): Liesl McConchie Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Struggling Students Student Engagement & Motivation Cognitive Development & Brain Science Session Code: 2122	Session Code: 2122	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Moving Beyond the Conversation: Explicitly Designing a Culture of Equity for Black and Brown Children Children of color and those who live in poverty do not need a savior. They need systems and structures grounded in social and emotional support and advocates who remove systemic barriers that hinder their success. Until we really open ourselves up to having the conversation about how race and ethnicity impact the experiences of students and teachers in our schools, we will continue to create schools that perpetuate racial inequity and social injustice. This session will focus on key components that are necessary in creating a system of equity and excellence where black and brown students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Speaker(s): Sanée Bell Concurrent Cultural Competency Equity Poverty School Culture & Climate Session Code: 1126	Session Code: 1126	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Moving from Homework to Home Learning: Practical Tools for Engaging Students in Active Learning and Deep Thinking With so much learning done online and away from the classroom, it is more important than ever for teachers to motivate and engage students while promoting active learning and deep thinking. In this interactive session, we will explore some of the most common challenges associated with at-home learning—and the practical ways all teachers can address them. More specifically, participants will experience and acquire instructional tools that they can use right away to help students become more self-directed learners, engage with rigorous content, and develop essential “big picture” thinking skills. Speaker(s): Tom Dewing Harvey Silver Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Remote Learning Session Code: 1321	Session Code: 1321	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Moving from Reentry to Recovery - Supporting All Students Following COVID-19 The impact school closures have had on student learning and social emotional well being has been far reaching. While schools and communities have done an amazing job adjusting to remote at home/blended learning, and the efforts put forth to foster meaningful relationships in support of a whole child approach to teaching and learning have been nothing short of amazing, simply coming back to school will not be enough. Participants in this session will explore ways to transition from carrying out school reentry plans to implementing school recovery plans. Learn from the experiences of others in this interactive session. Speaker(s): Brian Seguin Concurrent Instructional Strategies Trauma / Stress / ACEs Whole Child School & District Management Session Code: 1322	Session Code: 1322	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Adults: Supporting the whole educator For years educators have been told to put their own masks on first and most recently there is a well overdue renewed interest in self-care, mindfulness and healthy living to manage the impacts of primary and secondary trauma. We know that if educators are mentally, physically and emotionally healthy they can better serve the needs of our students. Building support into the system to meet adults where they are and support their trauma will impact employee satisfaction, retention and lead to greater relationships with students and colleagues. This session will outline the thinking and process needed to build an MTSS model for the adults in your building. This same process can be used to build supports for students, but we must put our own masks on first. Speaker(s): Shelley Holt Concurrent School Culture & Climate Trauma / Stress / ACEs Academic & Behavioral Interventions Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2123	Session Code: 2123	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	My Name is Not B....! Relational Aggression Solutions with a Focus on Black and Latina Girls Originally selected for Empower 20: Bullying and relational aggression affect all students, particularly Black and Latina girls, who are often the target of hurtful attacks from people within their own race or culture. Black and Latina girls also face disproportionately high rates of suspension and expulsion because of perceived aggressive behaviors. This session will help educators understand the plight of Black and Latina girls and how to address these relational issues. The presenter will discuss the need for educators to teach corrective behaviors (instead of just using disciplinary actions) and offer strategies to help these girls develop positive self-images, which can improve their academic achievement. Speaker(s): Betty Maceo Concurrent Cultural Competency School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Struggling Students Session Code: 2124	Session Code: 2124	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	No Way, Not Me: Disrupting the Path to Principal Burnout Originally selected for Empower20 School leaders are constantly in the spotlight—scrutinized, criticized, and living on the defense. Over time, the pressure can make us weary and disillusioned, and we risk turning into the very type of educator we swore we’d never be: jaded, cynical, and counting the days until it’s over. But our students deserve the same sort of energy and excitement we had in our first years, combined with the knowledge, experience, and perspective we’ve gained over time. In this session, we will explore burnout triggers and discuss how, with effort and self-awareness, we can overcome the challenges and keep joy in the work. Speaker(s): Jen Schwanke Concurrent Personal & Professional Development Collaboration & Communication Educator Engagement & Motivation Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 2328	Session Code: 2328	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Observation of Colleagues’ Teaching: Learn How to Maximize Learning Opportunities for Teachers Instructional leaders have long worked to provide effective, job-embedded mathematics professional development, utilizing the observation of colleagues’ teaching as one lever for improving teaching practice. These observations present opportunities to learn mathematics for teaching, analyze children’s thinking, grapple with issues of equity in mathematics classrooms, examine the impacts of particular teaching practices in action, and recognize student engagement in mathematical practices. However, the act of observing instruction alone is unlikely to translate into enhanced teaching practice. Leaders must support learning from observation and leverage school culture, policy, and administrative decisions to catalyze teachers’ growth. Our project examines a professional learning model developed around classroom observations and tackles the issue of determining what features and frameworks are necessary to support teacher learning during these live observations. A learning focus of our project is improving the leading of mathematics discussions, including preparing students for a discussion, supporting productive norms for discussion, managing participation, encouraging students to build on others’ ideas, and concluding discussions. In this session, we examine a framework and design principles used to support the learning of teachers during live instruction. We also share how administrative choices and school culture impacted what teachers took away from the professional development. Speaker(s): Nicole Garcia Meghan Shaughnessy Aileen Kennison Concurrent Instructional Strategies Mathematics Personal & Professional Development Session Code: 2125	Session Code: 2125	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 167ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 387ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Organizing for a Democratic Classroom: Building Literacy and Climate Ensuring inclusive and equitable learning environments for all students and staff presents a challenge for today's secondary classroom teachers. Creating an infrastructure for classroom management that builds on student diversity generates from the strategic organization and interactions among students and teachers. A "cooperative literacy" model uses a learning-team approach for both management and instructional practice that is inclusive of all students and focuses on building relationships that allow students to enhance their literacy in both the cognitive and social dimensions. Participants will receive the tools for management, assessment, and mediation strategies through this approach for immediate implementation. The basic components of this approach will be shared and will interweave a connection between classroom organization, management and classroom culture and instruction. The information expands a selection from my ASCD publication, "Building Literacy in Social Studies," but is pertinent to all subject areas in today's cross cultural mutli-ethnic secondary classrooms. Speaker(s): Ronald Klemp Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Literacy Student Engagement & Motivation Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 2225	Session Code: 2225	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Peeling Away the Layers: Cultivating Collaboration with Parents and Guardians of Students who have Special Needs Are you in sync with the parents and guardians of your students who have special needs? Do they readily accept your observations and recommendations? Do you welcome theirs? No? Let’s change that. This presenter, who has sat on BOTH sides of the table for these fraught interactions, deconstructs common miscommunications and explores the reasons that defensiveness and distrust so often contaminate the crucial school-home relationship. We will examine the extra layers of challenge that confront these parents and guardians and discuss strategies for gently peeling the layers away. Through funny and compelling anecdotes along with informative slides, participants will develop new sensibilities and sensitivities about collaborating effectively with parents and guardians. Working empathically together, we can maximize the potential of the children we share. Speaker(s): Barbara Boroson Concurrent Family & Community Engagement Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education Whole Child Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 2126	Session Code: 2126	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 297ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Peer Coaching that Works: Tools for Success Professional learning should focus on the right work that’s going to impact teacher practice and student learning. In this session, you’ll learn about triad peer coaching as a model for professional learning that supports change from the inside-out, starting with practices that teachers themselves have identified as important for advancing student learning. You’ll practice using and take away tools for implementing three important components of peer coaching: trust building, articulating a standard for the practice that’s being observed, and targeted feedback that supports teachers to more precisely meet the needs of their students. Speaker(s): Kristin Rouleau Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development School Culture & Climate Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 2329	Session Code: 2329	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	PL on the Go: A Responsive Professional Learning Model for Business as Unusual During a crisis, much of normalcy needs to be left by the wayside. In challenging times, the mettle of leaders at all levels is determined by two things: how we respond through a reactive lens, and how we proactively move forward. And often, moving forward means returning to a very different normal than existed before. During this session, we will examine a professional learning initiative, started during the COVID-19 pandemic, to explore strategies for reactive and proactive action taking, discuss methods for shifting mindsets to accept “a new normal”, and layer in ingredients for effective virtual professional learning. Speaker(s): Fred Ende Gregory Brown Greg Fredricks Concurrent Personal & Professional Development Collaboration & Communication Educator Engagement & Motivation Remote Learning Session Code: 3115	Session Code: 3115	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Play to Thrive: A Game-Based Approach to Social and Emotional Learning for High Schools High school teachers, administrators, and counselors know social and emotional learning is critical for students and school culture as a whole. How can they seamlessly embed it into academic content in a way that’s accessible to all learners, and developmentally aligned with teens’ needs for autonomy, experimentation, and self-expression? This session will feature an innovative approach for blending academic content in the humanities with playful, tech-enabled, interactive experiences that center on teens’ social and emotional growth. Presenters will demonstrate how to use contemporary games as central texts in humanities courses to support teen students’ multiple literacies and identity exploration, and how to use role-playing simulations to make U.S. government and history come alive for students. By design, these approaches center teen voice and are well suited to both in-person and virtual learning environments. Attendees will explore how integrating teen-centered role-playing and digital games into the classroom can foster students’ robust self-reflective engagement, maximize accessibility for all learners, provide effective options for distance learning, and support students’ core academic competencies in the humanities. Speaker(s): Susan Rivers Mira Cohen Paul Darvasi Concurrent Educational Tools & Technology SEL & Character Education Whole Child Remote Learning Session Code: 1224	Session Code: 1224	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Playing Catch Up: Combating the Achievement Gap in a Post-Pandemic World The closure of schools throughout the nation due to the coronavirus pandemic has widened the persistent achievement gap in our schools. The pandemic has caused significant setbacks for families, schools, and communities and resulted in unmatched trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to all children. These setbacks will have disparate impacts on low income students, African American students, Latino students, English Learners, and students with disabilities who have not only traditionally suffered more from health and economic disparities but have also experienced a persistent achievement gap. Participants will analyze the most significant impacts of the school closure on student learning. Then we will identify and prioritize the five most powerful school-based strategies schools can implement to combat the achievement gap. Participants will develop a school-based plan to improve student learning and minimize the achievement gap in our post-pandemic world. Speaker(s): Teresa Hill Concurrent Equity Literacy Poverty School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 1127	Session Code: 1127	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Potential, Practice, and Passion: Genius Hour and Its Effect on a Middle School Classroom Developing a Genius Hour process that has a wide range of benefits can be daunting, even more so if an instructor is nervous about giving students control over the journey. Rather than shying away from this, it is important to understand the benefits of Genius Hour, which are bigger in scope than the perceived success of a final product. Participants in this session will learn how Genius Hour has been implemented in a middle school classroom to enhance both student academic growth and student engagement. Participants will receive resources for jump-starting or enhancing their own Genius Hour practice. Speaker(s): Sheila Kohl Kathy Rodewald Concurrent Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 3116	Session Code: 3116	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Proactive and Collaborative, not Reactive and Punitive: Instituting a Social Emotional Learning Paradigm Shift for Whole School Change With the goal of developing the whole child, we must be open to changing our response to student behavior. This session will focus on one school’s efforts to reduce suspensions by implementing a collaborative approach to social-emotional learning and restorative justice practices, a model that is now used at the district level. Both school-based and district leaders can learn strategies to see a reduction in suspensions and the development of positive and healthy relationships in school communities. Session participants will gain an understanding of the importance of communicating a clear vision, creating coherent systems and structures, and demonstrating the mindset shift required for success. Additionally, participants will understand how to deploy resources that emphasize social-emotional learning and developing the whole child, leading to more inclusive and equitable outcomes for all students. Speaker(s): Carland Washington Brian Bereman Concurrent School & District Management School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 3117	Session Code: 3117	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Project Based Learning in the Early Grades: Developing Ownership in Learning through Voice and Choice Project Based Learning empowers young children to give voice to their ideas and make key choices that give them ownership over their own learning. One of the seven essential project design elements in Project Based Learning (PBL) is “Student Voice and Choice” (PBLWorks.org). However, many educators who develop PBL units assume that this element is really only applicable to older students. They sometimes believe that young children are not capable of making important decisions that could guide their learning, and instead benefit from constant teacher control. In this session, we will address this assumption head on, providing early childhood teachers numerous examples of students having voice and choice throughout all phases of a project. In PBL, teachers act as facilitators, supporting young students as they drive the inquiry process forward. Projects provide opportunities for children to share ideas and make decisions, actively involving them in the learning process. Participants will learn explicit strategies for how to leverage young children’s curiosity, knowledge and interests in PBL, creating opportunities for students to have true ownership over their learning. Speaker(s): Sara Lev Amanda Clark Erin Starkey Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2226	Session Code: 2226	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Building a Culture of Reading Through Literacy Clubs Leisure reading in the United States has fallen by more than 30 percent since 2004, an all-time low with the sharpest declines for men (Ingraham, 2018). To ensure successful independent reading, Reutzel and Juth (2014) maintain that teachers should have students chose books they would like to read. Unfortunately, teachers are required to spend most of their language arts time in teacher-directed instruction with required text where little time is allocated to self-selected independent reading for students. Further, some teachers do not understand the importance of independent reading and lack the knowledge about quality children’s literature. However, researchers maintain that students should be afforded opportunities to read independently in books that interest them to build reading stamina, achievement, and motivation. In this session, presenters describe three successful reading programs that promote reading for leisure. Specifically, presenters share how each reading program is organized, provide recommendations to begin similar programs, and share tips on how teachers can be more informed about quality children’s literature. These successful programs are all voluntary and are facilitated by students and teachers. All programs encourage independent reading that is self-selected and interesting to students, thus putting the fun back in the fundamentals of reading. Speaker(s): Mercedes Tichenor Kathy Piechura Elizabeth Heins Concurrent Literacy Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 3118	Session Code: 3118	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Reaching the Complicated Learner: Utilizing Brain Research to Improve Literacy Instruction Educators are challenged each year to close instructional gaps. Current classroom reading practices neglect to utilize brain research to improve instruction. Learn how a New Jersey elementary school is disrupting the special education system by changing instructional practices. Attendees will gain knowledge of instructional strategies that have boosted student outcomes by building literacy skills through rigorous, whole-body instruction. Student data will be shared from multiple schools that have implored these strategies to show how instruction was planned to prepare students’ minds and bodies ready for reading success. Speaker(s): Natalie Franzi Carrie Thurston Micah Thurston Concurrent Instructional Strategies Literacy Struggling Students Academic & Behavioral Interventions Session Code: 2127	Session Code: 2127	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Reading Rescue with the Fab Four Comprehension Strategies: Accelerate Learning NOW! Teaching all students to use the “Fab Four” reciprocal teaching strategies (predict, question, clarify, and summarize) can help them make dramatic reading gains before the end of the school year. Some students grow as much as 1-2 years in just a few months! (Hattie,2008; Oczkus,2018) Learn engaging high-yield, low-prep ideas for reciprocal teaching lessons—where the students become the teachers—that promote equity and access to rigorous texts. Participants will learn practical ideas to use with any reading materials including digital formats during whole class lessons, book clubs, guided reading, and interventions. Participants will engage in a tool kit of proven “go to” 7-minute lessons to use immediately at any grade level. Motivating lesson ideas for strengthening comprehension of informational text will be included. Ideas for distance learning and engaging families will be shared along with suggestions for using reciprocal teaching to build equitable classroom communities that value social-emotional learning. Speaker(s): Lori Oczkus Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Leadership & Coaching Instructional Strategies Literacy Session Code: 2228	Session Code: 2228	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Ready or Not, Here I Come! Executive Functioning and College Readiness Are your students ready to apply important executive functioning skills in their postsecondary lives? In this session, participants will learn how executive functioning (EF) skills such as initiating tasks, focusing, regulating emotions, working memory and self-regulation affect daily life. EF skills have significant influence on college readiness because students have to adopt more “adulting” responsibilities in order to negotiate the postsecondary terrain. Through vignettes and interactive questions, participants will learn strategies for supporting student development in each of the EF areas. Through discussion, participants will be invited to add their own successful strategies to the list. Originally selected for Empower20 Speaker(s): Christina Yuknis Alina Davis Concurrent College & Career Readiness Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education SEL & Character Education Cognitive Development & Brain Science Session Code: 3119	Session Code: 3119	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 367ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Ready, Resilient, and Tech-Savvy: Forging Excellence in Times of Transition – Flexible Instructional Delivery for Any Circumstance or Student Need In times of transition and uncertainty, planning, dedication to meeting student needs, implementing best practices, flexibility, and a spirit of resiliency are more important than ever. Times of transition also provide opportunities to reconsider what curriculum goals are most important, including both content and skills to be developed. Then, with a clear focus on prioritized learning goals, educators can effectively evaluate which instructional delivery options work best, considering the type of learning and the variety of manifested student personal and learning needs. In determining the most effective delivery options, considerations must include, ways to differentiate, including remediation and acceleration opportunities, need for student engagement, students’ preferred learning styles, students’ interests, and cultural differences. In this session, participants will learn how to identify, evaluate, and implement flexible instructional delivery options for any circumstance or student need, maximizing and advantageously using technology, as a support to teachers – not a replacement, to maximize student learning and accommodate for students’ academic, physical, social and emotional needs. Using this model as a guide for planning, enables educators to be ready, flexible and resilient, regardless of uncertainties, as they forge a foundation for excellence of learning that best meets each student’s needs. Speaker(s): Donna Knoell Concurrent Educational Tools & Technology School Improvement & Reform Student Engagement & Motivation Remote Learning Session Code: 3120	Session Code: 3120	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Real Talk: Using Empathy Interviews to Drive Change in Classrooms, Schools, and Districts Empathy interviews can drive school improvement by unlocking expertise and institutional knowledge that may be otherwise overlooked by tapping into the experiences and stories of stakeholders (teachers, students, families, etc.). Participants will learn how empathy interviews build trust, reveal blind spots, generate solutions, identify teacher- and student-leaders, strengthen a sense of belonging, and improve school culture. This hands-on session will include an introduction to the philosophy behind empathy interviews, frame the tool within the context of school improvement, and create space to utilize design thinking to plan for successful implementation in a small- or large-scale setting. Participants will develop questions, practice the process, and plan for next steps. Session facilitators will share their own experiences with using empathy interviews to improve their leadership. Speaker(s): Melissa Resh Mark Janka Concurrent School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 3121	Session Code: 3121	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Recognizing Whiteness: How White Educational Leaders Reflect on Racial Identity and Participate in Anti-Racist Education In the US, the majority of educators are White, while the majority of students in the public school system are students of color. As educational leaders, we often hear about the achievement gap and search for ways to increase student achievement. We painstakingly try to do what we think is best for all students, but as White educators, we have not been taught how to engage in conversations about race. In this session, we will shift our thinking from the achievement gap to the education debt (Ladson-Billings) and explore how White educators can engage in anti-racist education. Educators will reflect on their own racial identity, their interactions with students and colleagues, and their involvement in the larger educational system. Participants will walk away with reflection tools and educational resources to continue to evaluate how whiteness impacts their educational leadership. Speaker(s): Natalie Taylor Concurrent Cultural Competency Equity Personal & Professional Development School Culture & Climate Session Code: 2330	Session Code: 2330	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Advancing Equity: Embedding Inclusive School Policies & Practices for LGBTQ Students and Staff Across the Gender Spectrum Supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) students, families, and staff is critical to improving student outcomes, increasing student and staff sense of belonging, and dismantling oppressive school systems. We’ll spend time demystifying school climate assessments and unpacking gender support plans. You will be given tangible takeaways that you can bring home to your district, staff meetings, and classrooms for immediate implementation. By learning how to assess current school environments and exploring a bundle of resources, together, we’ll deepen our practice to ensure our schools are more welcoming and inclusive for some of our most vulnerable youth. Speaker(s): Amanda Cruz Katie Pettersen Concurrent Cultural Competency Equity School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 1128	Session Code: 1128	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Reducing Suspensions by Creating Behavioral Interventions that are Non-exclusionary and Non-punitive Imagine a student who thrives on the school day, whether due to a poor home life, academic needs, socialization, or any number of reasons. Now, imagine that student is suspended and removed from these supports. Too often students are excluded from the classroom through suspension (whether in-school or out of school) and generally these suspensions are punitive with no positive effect for the student . This practice negatively impacts students throughout the building and the school-community as a whole. The presenter proposes a non-exclusionary and non-punitive intervention to keep students actively engaged while providing a consequence for misbehavior. This session will discuss this new intervention based on analyzed behavior and intervention data. This intervention can be used in lieu of exclusionary punishment for many students and can dramatically reduce suspensions. This intervention can be used to further the students' academics, relationships with both peers and teachers, and enhance other community building activities happening around the school. By making the intervention non-punitive, parents may opt for the new intervention instead of a lesser consequence like detention. Participants will leave with methods for implementing their own similar interventions and for modifying current strategies to be less punitive. Speaker(s): Sam Butler Concurrent School Improvement & Reform Struggling Students Whole Child Academic & Behavioral Interventions Session Code: 1129	Session Code: 1129	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Response to Intervention: Implementing Successful Interventions for Struggling Students Response to Intervention (RTI) is a framework for implementing strategic, data-driven decision making that is designed to create specific interventions that can be observed and tracked for students who struggle to make progress at their academic level. RTI is not just a model for special education classrooms; rather, it can help identify and prevent learning loss for all students and can broaden the deliverance of general education to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of all students. Through this presentation, attendees will be given multiple resources and data-driven interventions to begin implementing at the district, whole-school, or classroom-level. Speaker(s): Nicole Rapsis-Arpin Concurrent Instructional Strategies Struggling Students Academic & Behavioral Interventions Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 3122	Session Code: 3122	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Restorative Teaching: Real-World Solutions for Disruptive Classroom Behavior How can you manage student behavior in your classroom with confidence and without resorting to punishment? Attend this session to learn about restorative teaching, a major mindset shift that will change the way you think about managing behavior in your classroom. The research-based restorative teaching approach incorporates three tiers of interventions that start with whole-class prevention and build to strategies that you can use with your most challenging students. Explore why traditional behavior management practices don't work and the most effective ways to prevent disruptive behavior in your classroom. Leave with proven methods to address disruptive behavior that you can implement right away. Originally selected for Empower20. Speaker(s): Cassie Tabrizi Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Session Code: 2331	Session Code: 2331	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Restoring our Children: Dismantling Disparate Discipline Systems For the past two years, the presenters have built bridges to success for students by empowering session participants with five actionable ways to understand and dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline. This year, participants will go deeper to move from conversation to action by specifically taking a deep dive into restorative practices as a means of healing our children. Participants will leave this interactive and engaging session motivated and enfranchised to shift disciplinary practices from models of criminalization to models of restoration. Speaker(s): Kelisa Wing Casey Bethel Concurrent Equity School Improvement & Reform Whole Child Academic & Behavioral Interventions Session Code: 2332	Session Code: 2332	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	School Improvement Action Research: the Aspiring Leader’s Path to Service Learn from two graduates of an educational leadership graduate program how their School Improvement Action Research project developed them as leaders and contributed to student and teacher learning where they worked full-time. Each graduate will explain their project, the problem of practice they addressed, and how they implemented the intervention to rise to the implementation challenges of quality, fidelity, integrity, and consistency. Learn how the partnership between school districts and the university's educational leadership program facilitates the development of servant leaders who are scholarly practitioners who lead in their schools for the good of kids and colleagues, regardless of their position. Speaker(s): Bess Scott Bristol Wenzl Karen Vontz Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching School Improvement & Reform Collaboration & Communication Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2229	Session Code: 2229	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Secondary Traumatic Stress, Burnout and Self-Care for Educators Originally selected for Empower20. Educators today are faced with the challenge of working with a growing population of students who are affected by trauma and stress. These students are more likely to struggle with academic success and self-regulation, which can eventually lead to educators experiencing secondary traumatic stress and burnout. This interactive session will include information on the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACES), how the brain and body respond to stress and trauma, the effect of trauma on teachers, and self-care strategies to help alleviate stress and burnout. Speaker(s): Keisha Allen-Smith Concurrent Personal & Professional Development SEL & Character Education Trauma / Stress / ACEs Session Code: 2129	Session Code: 2129	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	SEL: Building Moral and Performance Character in a Time of Uncertainty We cannot predict the lasting changes in our society due to COVID-19. But we know that the uncertainties of the future make it even more important that we teach our students SEL skills. Regardless of where or how they are learning – in school, at home, in person, or through a screen - we need to focus on preparing our students to succeed in life, not simply to do well in school. We must teach both the performance and moral character aspects of SEL. Students need the performance character skills of self-control, integrity, and grit, and they must also have the moral character skills of empathy and embracing human diversity. Educators can teach performance and moral character formally and informally, through the school’s culture as well as in curriculum, PD offerings, and professional goals. This presentation will provide an overview of the Formative Five and include ideas and examples to teach both its moral and performance components. Speaker(s): Tom Hoerr Concurrent Instructional Strategies School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Whole Child Session Code: 1225	Session Code: 1225	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Showing Student Growth in an Unprecedented Year: Digital Badges and Portfolios What did your students learn this year? Given the unprecedented way last year ended and this year began, schools need new methods of demonstrating student growth. This session will show how you can use digital badges and portfolios to illustrate how each student is making progress, whether they are learning in school or remotely. Badges turn learning into a quest towards achieving key standards, while celebrating each student's achievements along the way. Student digital badges represent a portrait of the whole child - ranging from academic skills to work habits to demonstrations of deeper learning. To earn badges, students submit a portfolio of their best work, whether from classroom assignments or home learning projects. Each badge represents more than an average grade: done well, they show evidence of which essential skills the student has mastered during this year. In this workshop, we’ll walk through the steps of defining and implementing badges. We'll examine strategies that will help your school community bring badges to life, including: • Defining Badges; • Personalizing Assessment with “Badge-Worthy” Tasks; • Student Presentations of Best Work (including distance learning); • Using Badges for College Admissions and Career Readiness. Speaker(s): David Niguidula Concurrent Assessment & Grading Educational Tools & Technology Session Code: 1131	Session Code: 1131	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Skyrocketing GenZ Teachers’ Potential. Ready. Steady … Coach! Research predicts an increasing teacher demand for 2030 (Pearson, 2018) while studies confirm the distinct idiosyncratic nature of GenZ educators with their lengthened pathways into adulthood (Twenge, 2017). This complex panorama is compounded by the fact that novice GenZ teachers have joined the arena in an unprecedented worldwide scenario which includes post-COVID-19 conditions and newly defined school stakeholders that pose additional, ‘sui generis’ challenges to their role. This interactive session will relate GenZ educators’ distinctive identity (Elmore, 2017; Zarra III, 2018; Breiburd, 2020) to Z-proven techniques that reduce attrition rates and provide effective professional development through instructional coaching (Eisenberg et al 2017; Johnson et al, 2017; Breiburd 2019). Presenters will introduce successful, easy-to-implement strategies for expanding first-year Gen Z teachers’ potential, fostering their resiliency and catering for their professional and generational demands. Attendees will also be provided with ten top tips for inducting these beginning teachers successfully, while transforming school communities from cultures that ‘S.O.R.E’ to cultures that ‘S.O.A.R’ in the new normal. Speaker(s): Silvia Breiburd Debora Nacamuli Klebs Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development School Improvement & Reform Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1132	Session Code: 1132	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 167ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 447ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Snap Judgements: Vulnerable Decision Points and the Influence of Implicit Bias on Student Discipline. Attendees will learn how to identify Vulnerable Decision Points (VDPs), which are instances where implicit bias is most likely to manifest in response to student behavior during subjective discipline incidents. A subjective discipline incident (SDI) is any situation that requires a staff member to determine if a rule violation has occurred or not (most often associated with incidents of disruption or defiance). VDPs happen at all stages of a student’s educational experience whether it’s an elementary school playground or a high school classroom. It is during these VDPs points that implicit bias is most likely to manifest itself and influence the decisions of staff regarding the need for a disciplinary response. Attendees of the this conference will first learn about VDPs, and how they might contribute to disproportionate discipline outcomes for students of color. Secondly, attendees will leave with actionable steps to identify VDPs at their own school sites. Lastly, utilizing theories on implementation intentions through reflexive action control, attendees will devise initial drafts of “if/then” scripts to support responses to VDPs in ways that mitigate the influence of implicit bias. Speaker(s): Jonathon Sanchez Concurrent Equity School Culture & Climate Classroom Culture & Management Academic & Behavioral Interventions Session Code: 1328	Session Code: 1328	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Social and Emotional Learning Isn’t One More Thing to Add to the Plate, it is the Plate! Often our plates feel too full; new initiatives, endless standards to teach and assessments at every turn. With plates overflowing, social and emotional learning gets tossed aside. We acknowledge it’s value in helping students manage emotions, set and achieve goals, feel empathy, maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions, but aren’t sure it’s placement in a school day. What if SEL was embraced as the plate, the structure for everything else to rest upon.! Attend this session, originally selected for Empower20, to learn routines, games and activities that build community and teach core standards while keeping social and emotional learning as the foundation. Speaker(s): Alissa Farias Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Whole Child Session Code: 1226	Session Code: 1226	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Solving Academic and Behavior Problems: A Stremgth-based Guide For Teachers and Teams How would you like to hold a 25-minute conversation with students, parents, or fellow educators that shifts the way they view their problems and options for improvement? The research-based Appreciative Inquiry process has been used successfully by Fortune 100 companies for years, and it works just as well in education. We will walk you through the process. You will leave with templates to guide a student, parent, or teacher through this strength-based conversation. Speaker(s): Margaret Searle Marilyn Swartz Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Struggling Students Academic & Behavioral Interventions Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 2333	Session Code: 2333	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Something to Talk About: Making Space For Student-Led Conversation in the Elementary Classroom We know it is essential to provide opportunities for elementary students to talk. But too often the content, flow and outcome of the talk is owned by the teacher, diminishing true student inquiry. When conversation is student-led we get to know and value the unique members of our classroom community and have the opportunity to construct knowledge collaboratively. In this session, participants will learn strategies for facilitating conversation across content areas, exploring ways to launch and facilitate these conversations. We will use video and transcripts to analyze conversations. Join us to learn practical tips and tools for getting started or honing your practice with student-led conversations! Speaker(s): Jennifer Orr Christy Thompson Kassia Wedekind Concurrent Instructional Strategies Literacy Mathematics Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 3124	Session Code: 3124	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 387ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Stop Reacting and Start Responding: Restorative Practices as a Modern-Day Discipline Approach School administrators are looking for alternative strategies to the ineffective, archaic approaches of traditional discipline but are not willing to give up the concept that students must learn a lesson, be held accountable for their actions, and receive some type of consequence in order for change to take place. Join us for an in-depth look at the practical applications of restorative practices being used in a differentiated discipline approach that does not totally abandon our traditional mindset. Participants will learn how to change their focus from reacting to responding when dealing with student discipline. Speaker(s): Kevin Curtis Concurrent Struggling Students Trauma / Stress / ACEs Whole Child Academic & Behavioral Interventions Session Code: 2230	Session Code: 2230	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Strategies to Support Students with Anxiety; the Dos and Don’ts Anxiety has become a crisis in schools. Statistics show that nearly one third, or 32% of students have some form of clinical anxiety. Academic success cannot be achieved if student social and emotional wellness is not first prioritized. The responsibility of educators, parents and guardians in scenarios where students are suffering from anxiety is not to take the students’ anxiety away, but rather to empower the students to learn the nuances of their disease and work with them to establish a comfortable, understandable, and fearless “normal.” There are ways in which educators can do this but missteps along the way could have severe consequences. Speaker(s): Christine Ravesi-Weinstein Concurrent SEL & Character Education Struggling Students Trauma / Stress / ACEs Whole Child Session Code: 2231	Session Code: 2231	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Strengthen Social, Emotional and Behavioral Interventions for the Inclusive Classroom Knowing the content you’re teaching is important, but knowing your students matters more. This session explores how to apply the appropriate learner specific interventions to recognize and appropriately respond to learners’ social and emotional challenges and behavioral triggers within inclusive classrooms and schools. Speaker(s): Toby Karten Concurrent Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Academic & Behavioral Interventions Session Code: 3125	Session Code: 3125	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Student Learning Communities as Builders of Collective Efficacy For decades, teachers have engaged in professional learning communities as a way to maximize their impact on students. What if a similar process could be used in classrooms with students? In this session, we focus on the implementation of Student Learning Communities that take cooperative learning to the next level. We consider supportive relational conditions, peers supporting peers, task design, and student leadership as we explore the ways that collective efficacy can be fostered with students. Speaker(s): Nancy Frey Concurrent Instructional Strategies Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1133	Session Code: 1133	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Supporting Modern Wonder Women Why is it that the female presence in education is overwhelmingly strong, yet only 30% of leadership positions are held by women? Join three female leaders in education in exploring empowerment and disenfranchisement through personal connections and world profiling. Participation in this session will allow time for debunking some of the rhetoric that surrounds ideas about women in various leadership roles. By engaging in game-based learning through trivia, interactive analysis of personal bias, and creation of an action plan for strengthening the engagement of women in their field, participants of all genders will leave with a greater sense of understanding the current state of women who lead and how to empower them in the workforce. Speaker(s): Tamera Musiowsky-Borneman Meghan Everette Concurrent School Culture & Climate Whole Child Collaboration & Communication Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2232	Session Code: 2232	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Supporting the Whole Child with House Systems in Schools Our secret weapon to leaving a positive impact on kids?... our house system! A “house” philosophy might remind you of Harry Potter and Gryffindor, but houses have proven to be a beneficial structure for many educational institutions. We are excited to share how we have built a culture that fosters positive adolescent development and a sense of belonging, acceptance, and camaraderie by integrating PBIS with a house system. A positive environment where students work together does not happen on its own, and schools are responsible for teaching students more than academics. When students’ social-emotional needs are addressed, success can be maximized. Come visit our session to hear our story and leave with usable strategies you can implement in your schools this fall. Speaker(s): Amie Reed Alex Herrell Laura Derstine Concurrent School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Session Code: 2233	Session Code: 2233	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Discipline for Learning Not Shaming Regardless of our title or role, we are and should remain teachers. This is true even in the realm of our disciplinary philosophies and practices. Yet, our experiences and data often lend to supporting Einstein's definition of insanity, "doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." This session provides an introduction to viewing discipline through the lens of learning not punishing in an effort to reduce the use of and need for exclusionary discipline. Speaker(s): Jodi Place Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Equity School Culture & Climate Whole Child Session Code: 1330	Session Code: 1330	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	SynapseShot: Measure Impact and Inform Change “Originally selected for Empower20” MRI imaging brought the ability to see inside the human brain, SynapseShot brings the ability to capture in-the-moment feelings, moods, and emotions. Because emotions constantly fluctuate, SynapseShot's innovative technology provides both realtime and persistent affective data. Within seconds, get feedback that will drive instruction. SynapseShot’s key attributes include evidence-based awareness revealing emotional trends. Identifying troublesome thoughts or spiraling patterns of concern. Clarification of emotional well-being. Elevate cognition impacting the science of learning i.e. focus, motivation, frustration...Build stronger relationships; better understand, empathize, and relate to others. Put emotions into a measurable and visually comprehensible form. Zoom out to see classrooms or buildings, zoom in to examine individuals. Within the complementary mobile app, and aligned with SynapseShot, educators will find SEL-SkillSet, with hundreds of proven strategies to address SEL challenges. Speaker(s): Debbie Leonard Marcey Aronson Concurrent School Improvement & Reform Whole Child Classroom Culture & Management Educational Tools & Technology Session Code: 2130	Session Code: 2130	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Take Flight: High Levels of Engagement For All Learners A recent Gallup Student Poll of nearly one million U.S .students found that only half reported feeling engaged in school, and a fifth reported feeling actively disengaged. Freedom Crossing Academy is a new K-8 public school with a focus on Imagination, Grit, Heart and Team. This high-energy session will follow a game format where each educator will be empowered to use their imagination to learn about research-based strategies and teaching practices in order to inspire creativity and student achievement across any campus. Get ready to take flight with the Falcons and to transform your school into a center of collaboration, active learning and fun. Speaker(s): Melissa Lime Julie Haden Allen Anderson Concurrent Instructional Strategies School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 3126	Session Code: 3126	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Taking the Agile Mindset Out of IT & Software Development and Into the Classroom After the last 3 decades of the Agile Mindset changing how the IT world operates, it has only been in the last 10 years or so that Agile and Scrum have been adopted by schools. In those schools, it has really only been Computer Science and Engineering classes that have adopted this way of working and learning. This session will describe how the same practices can be adapted to any other type of class. It is about giving the students room to be courageous, focused, committed, respectful, and open. If you are new to project-based learning, this session will give a strong foundation of confidence in letting the kids do the work. If you are already doing PBL, then it will take it to the next level. No more wondering why students aren't taking ownership of their work or struggling with the long stretches in between feedback opportunities. The structure of an Agile classroom promotes rapid feedback and independent learning. Speaker(s): Patrick McGhee Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Educational Tools & Technology Instructional Strategies Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 3127	Session Code: 3127	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Taking the Stress Out of Grading (While Improving Learning and Being More Equitable) The pressure to succeed, often measured by grades or a GPA, can contribute to students being sleep-deprived, anxious, and even engaging in self-harm. Particularly this year, when students have a more shallow reservoir of resilience, how can we ensure that our grading practices do not add to their significant anxiety and stress? How can we remain empathetic and responsive to the learning gaps many students have had this school year and still ensure that our grades are accurate? And how, with all of these considerations, can our grading strengthen our commitment to equity? Speaker(s): Joe Feldman Concurrent Assessment & Grading Equity School Culture & Climate Whole Child Session Code: 2131	Session Code: 2131	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Talking Isn’t Teaching: 10 Techniques for Maximizing Engagement In Virtual & Physical Learning Environments Originally selected for Empower20 All teachers must use direct instruction some of the time. But it is during these times when struggling students tend to have the hardest time paying attention and behaving appropriately. In this lively, interactive session, participants will learn and practice 10 specific, practical strategies to increase movement, content-based talk, creative thinking, authentic questioning, and general participation in both classroom-based and virtual-based lessons. Find out how to easily increase engagement without creating confrontations in class or being ignored online. Leave with your toolbox overflowing with take-away techniques you can literally use tomorrow to increase retention of content and joy for learning for you and your students. Speaker(s): Grace Dearborn Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Cognitive Development & Brain Science Session Code: 1331	Session Code: 1331	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Talking it Through: Clear Communication is the Key to Crisis Management School leaders are faced with crises on a regular basis. A school leader's ability to communicate in a clear, honest and timely manner in the midst of real and perceived emergencies is key to achieving positive short and long-term outcomes for the school. Using examples that include medical emergencies, racially charged social media posts, a firearm on campus, and the COVID-19 pandemic, participants will examine simple ways that leaders can build a foundation of trust that will allow for students, staff and the community to have faith in building leadership when it is needed most. Speaker(s): Ed Roth Concurrent School & District Management School Culture & Climate Collaboration & Communication Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 1332	Session Code: 1332	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Taming the Wild Text: 5 Habits of Lifelong Readers in the New Era Reading across genres, across platforms, across channels: our students are growing up in a new world. In this session, Allyn and Burns will highlight five habits for lifelong readers in these times of tumultuous reading: how our students can read widely, deeply, closely, critically and socially. They will take us on a professional learning journey that encompasses the world between the texts: the roots we want to instill in our students that cross from comprehension to fluency, from the serious joy of collaboration to the glorious celebration of independence when students break through and lose themselves in texts. Our students as readers can see themselves as world changers, as people who, by reading, are building new worlds that impact others. Reading actively in these five ways turns passive learners into active learners and Allyn and Burns will show the ways we can use technology and the power of words to help students make this shift. Our work is mission-driven: caring about reading and seeing reading as the tool for self-reflection, community building and world changing is legacy work. Allyn and Burns will discuss practical ways the 5 habits can inform a child’s life on and off line and in and out of school: transforming reading from response to action. So too, student voice will matter: writing in response to these wide varieties of text is also about writing critically, writing socially: students are never alone if they feel the power of their own reading and reading response voice. They will make new worlds by reading deeply and closely to self reflect and reading widely and critically to build new understandings. And finally, the idea of social reading has never been more urgent and more important: to cross barriers, build equity and honor all voices by bringing together a cacophony of ideas and perspectives: words do change worlds. Speaker(s): Monica Burns Pam Allyn Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Session Code: 2132	Session Code: 2132	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Teach to Lead: From an Initiative to a Movement Teach to Lead has engaged over 8,000 educators from 49 state to produce over 500 teacher-led action plans for schools and districts to implement for improvement. Participants will engage in open and candid dialogue on the role of teacher leadership and how teachers can create local, state & national changes for students. The session will plant the seeds for innovative teacher leadership opportunities in order to continue the movement to grow the number of teacher leaders in our nation’s schools. Speaker(s): Jéri Ogden Concurrent Personal & Professional Development School Culture & Climate Educator Engagement & Motivation Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2334	Session Code: 2334	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Teacher Leadership Redefined Teacher Leadership. It’s been a hot topic for several years, yet there are still a lot of questions regarding what it is, pathways to it, and who makes a good teacher leader. In this interactive session, participants will dive into myths around teacher leadership to develop clarity of what it is and how teacher leaders can be utilized effectively in both, the school, and distant learning environment. By debunking myths around teacher leadership, participants will be able to reflect and determine where, when, and how teacher leadership can fit into their work. Come explore the ways to refine teacher leadership! Speaker(s): Mandi Van Dellen Concurrent Personal & Professional Development Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2335	Session Code: 2335	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Effective Onboarding: Designing Engaging Adult Learning Experiences for All Educators by Leveraging Remote Personalized PD When districts shift models, they face the challenge of effectively onboarding educators and maintaining momentum among new staff. Preparing staff for new models requires designing an experience that effectively supports each learner – whenever they are – to ensure they get the support they need when they need it. By leveraging the opportunities that remote professional learning has to offer, leaders can better personalize each educator’s experience, learning opportunities, and access to expertise within their onboarding approach. In this session, participants will explore what effective asynchronous and synchronous learning looks like for educators alongside specific ways districts are implementing personalized PD in their own system. Speaker(s): Stephen Pham Juliana Finegan Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development School & District Management Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Session Code: 2133	Session Code: 2133	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Teacher Orientation Program: Shifting the Paradigm from Surviving to Thriving With a Mentorship Focus Discover how Yorkville 115 is providing personalized new staff mentorship to their employees. Learn ways to provide meaningful, relevant support while considering each member’s role, experience, and interest. Through choice seminars, virtual meetings, learning walks, ed camps, instructional coaching, peer cohorts, and mentor observations, new staff members are provided a variety of ways to thrive in their new roles. Walk away from this session with tips and tools for utilizing the whole district community in a comprehensive orientation and mentoring program. Speaker(s): Andrea Flodberg Patrick Jecmen Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2134	Session Code: 2134	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Teacher Talk: What We Say and How We Say It Matter Originally Selected for Empower20: Have you ever said to a student, "I love the way you're working so hard!"? How about, "Here are the three things I'll be looking for in this next piece of work,"? Or perhaps you've said, "If you all work really hard for the next 30 minutes, we'll finish class with something fun!"? You probably have--we all have. Even though these statements (among many others) are used with the best of intentions, they might actually lead students to disengage and learn less! In this session, you'll learn about several common language habits and patterns that many educators find themselves in and have a chance to explore better alternatives. You'll also learn about a process for changing language habits and gain an online bank of resources to help you continue to explore language that can help boost student learning. Speaker(s): Mike Anderson Concurrent Instructional Strategies School Culture & Climate Student Engagement & Motivation Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Session Code: 1333	Session Code: 1333	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making Join the best selling ASCD authors, Jay McTighe and Harvey Silver, as they discuss ideas from their book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making. Deep learning occurs when learners are actively engaged in making meaning of content. When students have learned something deeply, they retain information, achieve conceptual understanding, and can transfer their learning to new situations. However, deep learning doesn’t occur on its own as a result of didactic teaching; rather, it requires the active mental manipulation of content by using higher-order thinking skills. In this session, the presenters will provide practical and proven techniques for engaging students in thoughtful meaning making for deep learning. Speaker(s): Harvey Silver Jay McTighe Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Leadership & Coaching Instructional Strategies Cognitive Development & Brain Science Session Code: 1227	Session Code: 1227	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Teaching to the Human Core Happy students are more creative, collaborative, and productive. They are also more resilient and have richer lives. The number one predictor of well-being is having supportive relationships in our lives. In this interactive keynote you will get practical activities that integrate Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Emotional Intelligence strategies into your pedagogy. We’ll see how these lead to supportive and caring relationships in the classroom and how to prime our students’ brains to be more ready to learn. We’ll also delve into the importance of our own wellbeing and learn self-regulation and mindset tools to help us face the daily challenges of being an educator. We will play, laugh, and learn a ton together and you’ll be introduced to concepts from interpersonal neurobiology to simple improv games all in the name of creating healthy relationships in your classroom. Speaker(s): Roni Habib Concurrent School Culture & Climate SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2135	Session Code: 2135	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Teaching Up: A Collaborative Approach to Preparing Teachers to Differentiate Instruction As the needs of K–12 students grow, the demand for teachers to meet those needs also grows. So, how can we prepare teachers to effectively address the needs of students from different backgrounds, language groups, and learning levels? What if preservice and inservice teachers worked together to help each other grow and improve their differentiated instruction practices? This session will share several practical suggestions for how schools can collaborate with teacher preparation programs to help new and experienced teachers grow in their efforts to maximize students’ learning by “teaching up”—an approach that promotes high expectations for all. Speaker(s): Marcia Imbeau Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Personal & Professional Development Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Session Code: 3128	Session Code: 3128	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Teaching Vocabulary and Discourse to ELs in 6th to 12th Core Content Classrooms All students need to learn academic language – early and aggressively. English learners (ELs), especially Long-Term ELs (LTELs) and Newcomers who are Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE), need to learn 3,000 to 5,000 words per year to keep up with mainstream students. A systematic way to teach words during a lesson is necessary, particularly in the core content areas. With this model, 6th to 12th grade math, science, social studies, ESL and language arts teachers can accelerate academic vocabulary that enhances discourse, reading comprehension and writing skills. The session will demonstrate through hands-on practice how to select the most beneficial words for ELs from a text. Participants will practice how to teach a word/phrase in two minutes in a way that ELs can remember and use it effectively in their discourse and writing. The evidence-based features of instruction and professional development models were tested in 5-year empirical studies. Overview of the methods for teaching, professional development designs, follow up at the schools to sustain efficacy will be presented. Speaker(s): Margarita Calderon Leticia Trower Concurrent ELL / Emergent Multilingual Students Equity Instructional Leadership & Coaching Instructional Strategies Session Code: 3129	Session Code: 3129	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 127ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 277ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Teaching with Superpowers: Instructing through Brain-Informed Practices This interactive presentation incorporates recent advances in the neurosciences regarding the science of learning. With the goal of meeting the needs of a diverse student population, participants will explore: (1) brain myths and how some teaching practices may actually be hindering student learning, (2) social-emotional factors of learning, (3) how integrating the arts may improve content retention, (4) how brain plasticity supports a growth mindset, and, (5) more powerful ways to use assessments and homework. As a group, we will draw upon our own classroom experiences and dialogue with one another as we examine each of the above topics. Speaker(s): Bobbi Hansen Concurrent Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Cognitive Development & Brain Science Session Code: 2234	Session Code: 2234	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	TED (Teaching, Engagement and Discipline) Supporting Virtual Learning in Science In this session, TED (Teaching, Engagement and Discipline) we will discuss key components needed to support science teachers in the virtual classroom setting. We will discuss the use of effective classroom management skills, clear expectations, technology tools, student engagement, and formative assessment to check for understanding. Strategies, resources and examples for application in the secondary science classroom will be provided within discussion. Speaker(s): Takisha Gastile Nedaro Bellamy Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Leadership & Coaching Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1134	Session Code: 1134	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 167ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	The Bully, The Bullied, and The Not-So-Innocent Bystander: Breaking the Cycle of Violence, Creating Deeply Caring Communities Our students are not all right. Some are frightened, others are emboldened, some keep their birth certificates handy, and others yell, “go back home.” As our young people are immersed in a highly charged, toxic political climate, parents, educators, and students need to have a serious conversation about bullying and its intended and unintended consequences. Whether they target others, are targeted, or play the role of the not-so-innocent bystanders, young people are deeply affected by offline and online meanness and cruelty. It takes much more than slogans, posters, and anti-bullying programs to break the cycle of violence and to create more deeply caring communities. Brave-hearted kids willing to step up and step in to stop these attacks can't do it alone; we all need to pitch in to make a difference. In this session, we will discuss verbal, physical, relational (social), and cyber bullying violence and its effect on students who play the role of the bully, the bullied, the not-so-innocent bystanders and the entire school community. Educators will receive tips, tools, strategies--especially restorative practices--to help break the cycle of violence and create a more deeply caring school community. Speaker(s): Barbara Coloroso Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management School Culture & Climate Trauma / Stress / ACEs Whole Child Session Code: 1135	Session Code: 1135	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	The Burnout Cure Educators often burn at both ends -- not only eroding their own well-being, but diminishing their ability to engage students in the classroom. This interactive session will highlight research-based, teacher-tested methods for increasing educator well-being and reducing burnout using the powerful strategy of mindfulness. The session will begin with an introduction of how stress affects the brain. Then, we will explore research-based, teacher-tested practices to embed mindfulness into even the busiest of days. Not only will participants learn methods for their own thriving, but they will walk away with ideas for rippling out social-emotional well-being for their students. Speaker(s): Chase Mielke Concurrent Personal & Professional Development SEL & Character Education Cognitive Development & Brain Science Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1334	Session Code: 1334	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	The eCoaching Continuum in Action: Partnering to Build Educator Capacity and Improve Student Learning Join us as we share how university, district, and state department professionals joined in transforming ineffective, piece-meal, fragmented approaches into effective, dynamic, cohesive, job-embedded professional learning through the eCoaching continuum. Using full and partially worked case examples, we offer participants step-by-step tactics and cutting-edge technology options for carrying out each component --studying, observing, one-on-one coaching, and group coaching -- included in the eCoaching continuum to build educator capacity and improve whole child outcomes, including student learning. Throughout this session, we also offer participants opportunities for rich, interactive discussion as they apply the eCoaching continuum to their unique school contexts. Please note: “Originally selected for Empower20”. Speaker(s): Marcie Rock Dr. Paula Crawford Laura Marsden Carla Melton Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Student Engagement & Motivation Teacher Effectiveness & Evaluation Session Code: 2336	Session Code: 2336	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 347ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	The Empathetic School: Aspiring to New Goals in Teaching and Learning Leading schools and leading classrooms should be second nature to both principals and teachers alike. What would happen, though, if teachers and leaders aspired to new goals in teaching and leading? What would schools be like if our "true north"--the compass of our teaching and leading--focused on understanding those around us and making decisions based on what would serve students and teachers best? Join Murphy as he explores five key aspects of our work that would position us to seek first to serve the welfare of those in our care, creating empathetic and successful schools. Speaker(s): Michael Murphy Concurrent Equity School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Teacher Leadership Session Code: 1228	Session Code: 1228	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	The Esports Playbook for Launching Learning & Engagement Your students love video games—why not leverage that interest into learning and engagement? In this session, learn about how to launch a successful scholastic esports program at your school or district. Students will learn about valuable STEM skills and a fast growing industry, while becoming more engaged with their school as they create an esports ecosystem and compete with others. If your school offers esports competitively as a club, come learn how to integrate it into the academic structure of your school by transitioning to offering a robust scholastic esports program. Learn from a former teacher and esports coach who now leads esports in the seventh largest district in the country while serving as a site administrator—all perspectives and their needs will be covered in this session! Speaker(s): Heather Hanks Concurrent Educational Tools & Technology School Culture & Climate STEM & STEAM Education Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1136	Session Code: 1136	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 397ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	The Heartbeat of the School Community: Checking the Pulse of Family Engagement School is the heart of the community it serves. How well are you keeping that heart pumping? In this session, participants will learn to diagnose, prescribe, and monitor their family engagement and its impact on their school culture. Through pictures, videos, vignettes, and interactive learning opportunities, participants will learn how to build a school culture where families feel connected and valued. They will also learn the difference between family involvement and family engagement and how they have different results on student academic achievement and social-emotional development. Participants will learn to diagnose their family engagement practices through opportunities to share how they invest in families. Participants will create a prescription plan to stabilize the heart rate of their family engagement strategy and lead their schools to success. Speaker(s): Aleli Vazquez Alina Davis Concurrent Family & Community Engagement School Culture & Climate Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1335	Session Code: 1335	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 297ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	The Indivisible Whole: Leading with Integrity At the end of the day, leadership is a journey of choice, and we all have the opportunity to learn and grow through the 'process' day in and day out, while working toward long-term goals. In this session, you'll (1) engage with tangible strategies for aligning your words, silence, actions, and intentional inactions with your values and beliefs, (2) experience thee strategies applied by leaders in various roles who are leading direct efforts in support of each Whole Child tenant, and (3) reflect on your own leadership journey. The approach of leading for the indivisible whole is grounded in the idea that we cannot have a set of principles and values when it’s convenient. Our students have the right to have the adults around them consistently lead with integrity. Through consistent reflections on our own actions and reactions, we can further refine and align our integrity and approach with our mission; learning to love the process that yields the intended results. Speaker(s): Dr. Hannah Gbenro Concurrent Equity School & District Management Collaboration & Communication Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2136	Session Code: 2136	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	The Instructional Leadership Corps: Putting Professional Learning in the Hands of the Profession The Instructional Leadership Corps (ILC) in California is a professional learning project in which expert teachers organize local professional development to spark iterative changes in education practices. The ILC develops teachers to lead ongoing learning within their own districts—and, in many cases, in other districts in their regions. In this session, participants will learn how the ILC model supports shifts in instructional practice and enhanced student engagement. A panel of ILC teacher leaders, researchers, and project staff will describe the ILC model and share their professional experiences and research from education settings where teachers are building their colleagues’ professional capacity. Speaker(s): Dion Burns Melissa Gilbert Rachel Lotan Marlene Fong Ashley Cooper Aba Ngissah Concurrent Equity Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2137	Session Code: 2137	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	The Invisible Foundation: How High Quality Early Childhood Education is an Uneven, Inequitable, and Often Unattainable Start for Children A team of early childhood education (ECE) educators and researchers will present research they conducted via interviews with ECE educators. Session participants will then engage in a round table discussion focusing on equity, elevation, and access within various ECE settings. First, presenters will address the current landscape of early childhood education across the nation, as illustrated by interviews they conducted with dozens of EC educators across the country. Through this research, challenges relating to equitable implementation and negative perceptions of the profession--both of which impact the quality of programming--were surfaced. Then participants will engage with one another through roundtable discussions about their own experiences in and perspectives of the early childhood field. A key feature of these roundtable discussions will be to highlight similar and dissonant experiences from participants from diverse settings (Head Start, district schools, home-based sites, etc.). The roundtables will be organized around issues of equity, elevation of the profession, and access in the field. The teacher leaders will also share examples and approaches for how they and their teacher leader peers have effectively used research and advocacy to address educational equity in the early childhood space. Speaker(s): Darlene Fortier Mark Teoh Jamita Horton Aja Currey Concurrent Equity Personal & Professional Development School Improvement & Reform Trauma / Stress / ACEs Session Code: 2235	Session Code: 2235	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	The Joy of Learning: Wonder, Curiosity and the Power of Why Have you ever asked yourself, how would I teach if I couldn’t test for a year? As educators, we need to ask ourselves why we teach what we teach and what works for student learning. This presentation will focus on a model for designing instruction that begins with establishing a clear purpose for teaching and results in learning that lasts. Participants will be asked to think about a powerful learning experience in their lives and why it was powerful. We will then focus on how we, as teachers, can create powerful learning experiences that tap into the curiosity and interests of students and will be memorable. We will focus on how to identify key conceptual understandings and then to design powerful learning experiences that are curiosity driven, involve real-world problems and enable deeper and lasting learning not just answers on a test. We will think together about creating joy of learning in our classrooms and a culture of thinking that leads to real-world application of learning. We will also look at creative ways of measuring our students’ understandings via presentations, projects, and in-depth and accurate representations of what our students understand. Speaker(s): Louise Wilson Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Cognitive Development & Brain Science Session Code: 2337	Session Code: 2337	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	The Nation’s Report Card: Insights Into Students’ and Teachers’ Attitudes and Support The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is known for the critically important information it provides about student achievement in our country. Many do not realize that the program also provides valuable insights into students’ educational experiences, dispositions, and more. Among the data available, attendees can learn the percentages of students who have reported feeling happy at school, awkward or out of place, and confident in their knowledge and skills. Information is also available about the percentages of teachers who feel inspired, frustrated, and supported by other teachers at their school. During this session, attendees will learn how to dive into NAEP data to examine how students’ and teachers’ attitudes and support vary across states and districts and by student demographics. We will also discuss how the findings relate to student achievement in math, reading, and science. The session will provide attendees with important pre-pandemic insights as they continue to navigate the ongoing impact on students’ social and emotional well-being and educational achievement. We will also share plans for reporting new data related to the pandemic. Speaker(s): Ebony Walton Jan Alegre Concurrent Literacy Mathematics School Culture & Climate Whole Child Session Code: 3131	Session Code: 3131	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 387ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	The Pedagogy of Blended Learning To prepare students for their future, we can no longer reside in the past. A more personalized approach that blends sound pedagogy, flexible spaces and the use of data can empower students to think and apply what they have learned in more effective ways. This session will dive deep into what this looks like by focusing on a pivotal shift from blended instruction to blended learning. Participants will leave with a firm understanding of the four keys (strategies, elements, models, solutions) needed to effectively implement blended learning in K–12 environments through practical examples. Speaker(s): Eric Sheninger Concurrent Educational Tools & Technology Instructional Leadership & Coaching Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2338	Session Code: 2338	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	The Power of Student Teams: Achieving Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Learning (Originally selected for Empower20.) Educators can achieve incredible outcomes by empowering students to take ownership of their own learning and behavior. Academic teaming—a new model of instruction which takes student grouping to a new level—does just this through an evidence-based, field-tested, daily instructional process. The presenters will share results and examples from schools nationwide where students experienced remarkable growth in SEL and academic achievement while closing gaps and promoting equity and access in core instruction. Participants will engage in reflection activities and will develop a vision and practical steps to transform their classroom, school, or district through the power of student teaming. Speaker(s): Michael Toth Concurrent Equity School Improvement & Reform SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 2339	Session Code: 2339	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	The Principal Influence: Developing Leadership Capacity in Principals and Aspiring Principals The research is clear…leadership matters! So, what leadership development practices should be in place to assure that leaders reach their full potential during these changing times? How can we assure that learning leaders become the catalyst for school improvement that supports growth in each teachers and student? How do we approach leadership development using strengths-based practices that make a difference for staff and students? In this session, participants will explore concepts answering these questions through using strategies and tools aligned with four key roles and 17 impactful criteria of effective instructional leaders. Participants will leave this session with leadership practices and action plans to use in their districts and schools. Speaker(s): Ann Cunningham-Morris Phyllis Pajardo Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Principal Effectiveness Teacher Leadership Session Code: 1137	Session Code: 1137	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	The Relevant Classroom: Six Steps to Foster Real-World Learning School hasn’t just fallen behind, it’s actually “obsolete,” according to education expert Tony Wagner. So what should we do about it? How can we make learning purposeful for our students and prepare them for the future? Based on the presenter’s ASCD book of the same title, this session will help teachers and leaders understand the six steps they can take to bridge the gap between the real world and the school world. Participants will learn how to build a classroom where students feel empowered and motivated and find purpose in their learning. Speaker(s): Eric Hardie Concurrent Instructional Strategies School Improvement & Reform Student Engagement & Motivation Whole Child Session Code: 2236	Session Code: 2236	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	The Science of Struggle: How Failures, Do-Overs, and Challenges Can Build Brain Connections! Neural connections are strengthened when we persevere and struggle through rigorous tasks. Learn how educators can create a culture of risk-taking that will encourage students to endure this tension and persist even when things get tough. Productive struggle builds authentic engagement. Fast learning is not always the deepest and best learning. Developing long-term retention requires multiple rehearsals with content and skills distributed over time. Students who have opportunities for do-overs often understand things at a deeper level. Discover ways to encourage students to “give it a go,” rather than avoiding challenging tasks. The secret of success is Productive Struggle!! Speaker(s): Martha Kaufeldt Concurrent Instructional Strategies SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Cognitive Development & Brain Science Session Code: 2138	Session Code: 2138	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	The Teacher Role in Equity Audits - Ensuring the voices of those closest to students are amplified in structuring for equity. Originally Selected for Empower20 Student achievement gaps across racial/ethnic groups and socioeconomic statuses have been the target of education reform for decades. Despite well-intentioned efforts, these gaps remain, often because of institutional racism and unconscious bias in district practices. This session will explore how districts are turning to equity audits to help address the effects of such racism and bias. The presenters will provide a framework for creating equity audits that include teachers in the process, highlighting teachers’ roles in designing audits, gathering and analyzing data, and developing recommendations. School closures and the rise of distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic has emphasized the need to review equity concerns and to do so before a crisis hits. Teachers who have been on the frontline during this crisis are important stakeholders to identify and strategically solve equity issues. Speaker(s): Regis Shields Concurrent Cultural Competency Equity School Improvement & Reform Teacher Leadership Session Code: 1337	Session Code: 1337	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	The trauma crisis: Recognizing the signs, and creating trauma-informed cultures and relationships that heal Seventy percent of the U.S. population has experienced trauma. That’s 224 million people, an overwhelming percentage of whom are children or those who interact directly with children. Trauma is a non-cognitive process; we act it out unconsciously on each other and ourselves. Research shows that childhood trauma is a prime determinant of health, and social and economic wellbeing later in life. Discover how trauma impacts brain development, behavior and ways of thinking; the signs of trauma in children of all ages; and how to foster healing. With this deeper understanding of trauma, we will then focus on regulating ourselves and co-regulating with children, helping children maintain a state of optimal alertness, wiring the brain for self-regulation, and reaching even the most relationship-resistant children. Speaker(s): Becky Bailey Kim Jackson Concurrent Poverty SEL & Character Education Struggling Students Trauma / Stress / ACEs Session Code: 1138	Session Code: 1138	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	The Vital Role of Movement in Social-emotional Learning: Engage the Body, Bringing SEL to Life Movement is essential for SEL; humans process emotions and empathize as a visceral experience, meaning that the emotional, relational, and communal is also embodied in the physical. By using movement as the core pedagogy for SEL, young children are provided physical experiences that transform abstract concepts into something tangible and meaningful. This turns cognitive understanding into embodied awareness, ensuring children go beyond simply articulating what ‘just’ behavior looks like; they contain the internal will and capacity to act upon humanitarian values. To truly be in touch with one’s emotions, feel empathy for another, and feel responsibility for the communal space, one must be alive to the physical sensations that emotions invoke in oneself and others. Thus, revaluing movement and the body are crucial puzzle pieces for enhancing SEL efforts. The curriculum, Me in Motion, infuses movement into SEL for Pre-K through third grade, where students embody concepts of self-care, respect, inclusion, and responsibility. This interactive session will model lessons where participants learn the trauma and resilience research behind the pedagogy and gain expertise with how to utilize movement to enrich their SEL lessons. Participants will also engage with how the curriculum roots itself in body-centered SEL learning standards Speaker(s): Ariana Abadian-Heifetz Shakun Shakun Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies SEL & Character Education Trauma / Stress / ACEs Session Code: 1139	Session Code: 1139	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 167ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	The Whole Story: Media, Perspective and the Shaping of “Truth” In this interactive workshop, participants will explore a media story through a variety of sources, and along the way use instructional strategies that help students explore perspectives, read deeply, interpret information, and understand how their own biases shape their perspectives as viewers and consumers of information. Drawing from work in classrooms, the session will examine artifacts and assessment information that resulted in students tracking their own perceptions of a media story and their reflections on how their perceptions are shaped. Speaker(s): Brian Weishar Concurrent Assessment & Grading Instructional Strategies Literacy Session Code: 3132	Session Code: 3132	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Think Like an Engineer: Unpacking the Engineering Design Process in K–8 Classrooms Canceled Studying the effects of design thinking in working with younger students has proven to yield engaged learning. Applying the engineering design process in learning encompasses a mindset that emphasizes open-ended problem solving and encourages students to learn from failure. Experiencing the engineering design process nurtures students’ abilities to create innovative solutions to challenges in any subject. Join this session to learn how to unpack and implement this process successfully in K–8 classrooms and develop future STEM leaders. The presenters will share success stories of students who “broke the code” and overcame their fears and inhibitions in engaging activities. Participants will learn how to create a culture that allows students to embrace challenges and learn from failure. Speaker(s): Beverly Knox-Pipes, EdD Sue Bedard, EdD Concurrent Instructional Strategies STEM & STEAM Education Struggling Students Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 5340	Session Code: 5340	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 397ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Through the Lens of Covid: Continuing to Build Classroom Culture Online for Effective, Equitable Instruction When students feel supported and safe, they can engage in learning. Lessons learned from the pivot to online instruction during the Covid-19 crisis allows teachers the opportunity to reflect upon how they can continue to build community in an online environment. Identification of these approaches can help teachers connect with students in equitable and meaningful ways. This will provide the foundation for productive teaching and learning—even while at a distance. Let’s share, learn, and integrate! Speaker(s): Michelle Anderson Karen Pezzolla Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Remote Learning Session Code: 1140	Session Code: 1140	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Tools and Strategies for Boosting Connection, Engagement, and Understanding During Distance Learning The incorporation of distance learning has left many educators grappling with how to replicate effective face-to-face teaching practices in online and blended learning environments. Among these practices is how to provide students with 1) opportunities to foster authentic connections with their teachers and their peers, 2) avenues to show what they’ve learned and receive feedback to foster growth, and 3) forums to showcase authentic learning in diverse ways. Through the lens of differentiated instruction, this interactive session will investigate how to select and use technology tools to connect students with each other, with their teacher, and with content – effective practices for ALL learning environments. Specifically, topics addressed will include: designing collaborative learning experiences, monitoring student progress, providing targeted feedback and support, and designing authentic learning opportunities to engage all students. Speaker(s): Eric Carbaugh Kristina Doubet Concurrent Assessment & Grading Educational Tools & Technology Instructional Strategies Remote Learning Session Code: 1141	Session Code: 1141	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Tools to Promote Student Voice and Choice Maximizing student voice and choice is one of the most effective ways to promote motivation and participation in classrooms and schools. Learn tools, routines, and strategies that foster student engagement, aspiration, and resilience. In the process of building a classroom culture that involves student voice and choice, teachers will also be promoting the skills students will need to be responsible members of their communities. Speaker(s): Jeffrey Benson Concurrent Classroom Culture & Management Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Whole Child Session Code: 1142	Session Code: 1142	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Transforming Distance Learning to Deluxe Learning: Creative and Captivating Resources & Pedagogical Best Practices Ensuring Engagement and Success! 2020's abrupt heralding of distance learning in the wake of Covid-19 need NOT be the seed for Isaac Asimov's chilling story "The Fun They Had" regarding the marriage of teaching, learning, and technology! This talk provides educators with an engaging and extensive overview of resources and activities grounded in best practices reflected in the research of educators like: Harvey Silver, Kylene Beers, Bob Probst, Kelly Gallagher, Robert Marzano, Jeffrey Wilhelm, and Jay McTighe. Numerous online resources will be provided to allow educators to become more dynamic and effective in their delivery of distance learning. Additionally, some of the best new Young Adult Literature will also be previewed, as it offers engagement, rigor, and relevance to students, as well as an excellent platform for teachers to utilize in creating meaningful formative and summative, standards-based assessments within online education. Speaker(s): Jennifer Kirchoff Concurrent Educational Tools & Technology Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Remote Learning Session Code: 2237	Session Code: 2237	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Transforming Education One Mindset at a Time: Transformational Leadership to Inspire Growth Mindset Originally selected for Empower20 Unless you are a new educator you might think the only thing that remains constant in education is that nothing remains constant in education. Coping with change can feel overwhelming until a transformational leader decides to lead a change effort. A Business News Daily article once listed “the pursuit of bettering your environment” number one on a list of eleven ways to define leadership. In other words, someone becomes a leader when they enter into that pursuit. In this session, we will explore ways to use transformational leadership practices to inspire a growth mindset in others. Speaker(s): Dan Kreiness Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development School Culture & Climate Educator Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1230	Session Code: 1230	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 167ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 A99C326C-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Transforming Learning by Design Originally selected for Empower20. By reshaping school facilities so that students can practice and perfect essential skills for tomorrow, we can make education relevant again. Traditional "cells and bells" (classroom and corridor) school buildings militate against the four pillars of modern education -- personalization, collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity. This presentation will feature several national and international case studies to highlight the learning community model as an effective alternative to the prevalent classroom-based model of education. This presentation is even more relevant now than it was in early 2020. Covid-19 is undoubtedly a global tragedy but, for education, it is also a loud wake-up call. We now have an opportunity to retool and reenergize schools and schooling so that it looks very different than the place we all learned in with rows upon rows of classrooms, each with one teacher gamely struggling to impart “knowledge” to an increasingly disinterested audience. Attendees will leave with specific strategies, tools, and ideas they can immediately use for leveraging their school construction dollars to bring about positive, transformative, and sustainable change. Speaker(s): Prakash Nair Concurrent Global Education & Perspectives School & District Management School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Session Code: 1339	Session Code: 1339	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 377ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Transforming Social Media Time into Learning Time Currently, schools see online learning as transactional, where students locate information, or use an app, to complete an assignment. Instead, we need to make online learning transformational, where students build personalized learning networks based on their interests to promote academic enrichment, civic engagement, and career opportunity. In order to do so, schools must leverage social media to teach Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy, and Digital Portfolios. We can ensure our students get online as active, informed citizens when we hook them with an interest or passion. We can ensure our students are media literate by guiding them to networks where experts and professional organizations share quality content. And finally, by helping students create, contribute, and collaborate in these networks, we can ensure they build positive digital portfolios. Through instruction and activities, this session invites teachers and administrators to rethink social media as a medium for learning. Schools must embrace “do’s over don’ts,” value "veracity over vitality," and encourage students to "create over spectate.” Teachers will leave this session empowered to mentor students on social media--to help them consume quality content, and to help them create and share as a means to learn, collaborate, and be understood as such beyond school walls. Speaker(s): Nate Green Educational Tools & Technology Personal & Professional Development College & Career Readiness Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 2139	Session Code: 2139	2021062411:1011:50 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 367ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Transforming Student Motivation and Engagement Through Intentional Relationships Students’ life experiences, both inside and outside the classroom, can result in disengagement and lack of motivation. This session will explain how relationship-building strategies can transform students’ motivation and result in improved academic performance. The presenters will demonstrate the I-Time curriculum, part of the evidence-based Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) model that addresses students’ social-emotional development. By taking part in an interactive classroom lesson, participants will learn how to (1) improve student-student and student-teacher communication, (2) build students’ confidence, (3) enhance students’ connectedness with peers and teachers, (4) increase students’ motivation and engagement, and (5) improve students’ academic achievement. Speaker(s): Robert Metz Candace Robinson Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching School Culture & Climate Whole Child Academic & Behavioral Interventions Session Code: 3133	Session Code: 3133	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Transforming Trauma into Triumph: Using Teacher and Student Reflection Time to Cope with Trauma Many children and teachers have experienced stressful situations and traumatic events this past year. What if there was an evidenced-based, enjoyable, easy-to-implement, soothing tool that teachers and students could use routinely to cope with their stressors better? Several research studies show there is such a tool! Taking the time to reflect through expressive writing, talking or drawing during or after traumatic/stressful experiences can have a high-impact on mitigating the negative effects of stress while simultaneously creating social, emotional, and academic benefits. In this session, participants will receive: the research and benefits of reflection/writing; simple, straightforward steps to implementing the three types of self-expressive writing; and a plethora of practical examples, templates, and prompts for teachers and their students to use across the three types of reflections: Routine or Planned Reflections; Immediate, Trigger-Based Reflections; and Academically-Integrated Reflections. Bonus: Not only will students process their emotions more productively by using this tool, they will also simultaneously improve their writing skills too. You’ll love this award-winning educator and author’s passion, engaging style, and free resources. Speaker(s): LeAnn Nickelsen Concurrent Literacy SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Trauma / Stress / ACEs Session Code: 2340	Session Code: 2340	2021062414:2015:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Underachievement or Underlearning? A Systemic Approach to Supporting Learners in Inclusive Classrooms What distinguishes underachievement from underlearning? In this session, the presenters will share perspectives and insights on the sources of and distinctions between underachievement and underlearning as defined by VanGerven in Holland. Participants will critically examine the underlying systemic variables that influence a learner’s successes or struggles. Participants will leave this session with a deeper understanding of how to personalize interventions and support learners in inclusive classrooms so they can develop their competence and confidence, take on new challenges, and stretch their capacities . Speaker(s): Eleonoor van Gerven Diane Heacox Concurrent Struggling Students Student Engagement & Motivation Whole Child Academic & Behavioral Interventions Session Code: 2238	Session Code: 2238	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 327ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Teaching Writing in Small Groups This session will show you how just a few minutes of purposeful, responsive teaching can have a big impact on your students whether you are teaching in-person or online. The emphasis will be on essential practices for optimizing small groups that will help you value each child's language and literacy practices, develop relationships with your writers, teach with efficiency, improve independence, and more. The engaging videos and Jen's ability to break down complex concepts into actionable, doable steps will equip participants to be able to try out the ideas right away. Speaker(s): Jennifer Serravallo Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Literacy Session Code: 3134	Session Code: 3134	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Using Authentic Assessment to Spark Spirited Learning and Catalyze Student Achievement Originally selected for Empower20 (included here per instructions emailed 5/15/20). Perspectives about what’s possible for groups of learners, and individual students, often are rooted in standardized test scores and related trajectories. Such metrics fall short of capturing learning outcomes that reflect students’ daily challenges and successes. They also fail to inspire creativity and risk-taking for struggling, grade-level, and gifted learners alike. Authentic assessment—when coupled with standards-driven, student-centered instruction—is the key to unlocking each learner’s sociocultural, linguistic, cognitive, and academic potentials. In this session, explore instructional strategies that hinge on use of authentic assessment throughout the lesson. Discover easy-to-implement tools that engage all students to document and monitor their learning processes. These tools serve as launch points for teachers’ differentiation and as scaffolds for students’ end-of-lesson writing. Gain tips for implementation and see video of Midwest educators utilizing strategies found most impactful in their K-5 classrooms. Speaker(s): Melissa Holmes Socorro Herrera Shabina Kavimandan Concurrent Assessment & Grading Instructional Strategies ELL / Emergent Multilingual Students Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1231	Session Code: 1231	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 277ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Using Brain Science as a Roadmap to Fast-Track Phonics for Reading Canceled There is a wide gap between what we know about the brain and how we teach kids to read. Using brain science as a road map, discover how to take advantage of already primed, social-emotional “superhighways” for learning that accelerate mastery of the code-based phonics skills kids need to read and write. Uncover “backdoor” loopholes for accelerated learning that are rooted in brain plasticity and harness the power of what’s used together becoming fused together in the brain, Hack into our hard-wired system for learning with brain-changing knowledge and teaching tools that will leave you armed and ready to transform literacy learning in your classroom, school or district! Speaker(s): Katie Garner Concurrent Instructional Strategies Literacy School Improvement & Reform Cognitive Development & Brain Science Session Code: 5553	Session Code: 5553	2021062311:1011:50 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2B7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 71DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Using Performance Tasks and Projects to Support the Whole Child Performance tasks and project-based learning offer teachers the opportunity to assess and facilitate learning through deep, authentic, and engaging means. Thoughtfully designed, these practices can also help meet the needs of the whole child by providing voice and choice and by promoting collaboration among students to achieve a common set of goals. But what are some elements of task design that facilitate real connection and collaboration? And how can these be implemented while still honoring the individual needs and learning trajectories of students? This session will explore methods for encouraging students to learn and grow together in a classroom environment rooted in community while engaging in personally meaningful and authentic work. The topics addressed during this session include purposeful grouping strategies, a balanced approach to grading group products and performances, and providing voice, choice, appropriate challenge, and scaffolding for all learners in both online and face-to-face environments. Speaker(s): Kristina Doubet Eric Carbaugh Concurrent Assessment & Grading Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Student Engagement & Motivation Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 1232	Session Code: 1232	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Using Student Voice to Assess the Impact of Adult Behavior This session will equip educators with practical ways to use student voice to inform and assess the impact of altering adult practices. Looking through the lenses of Instruction, Systems, Leadership, and Culture, the session will utilize a continuous improvement process to change adult practice by listening to student voice. Participants will engage in interactive opportunities to brainstorm with other practitioners while analyzing their own district or school’s practices. Participants will leave with a gap analysis addressing student perspectives on teacher mindset and an action plan for monitoring efforts to shift adult behavior. Speaker(s): Dr. Christie McMullen Dr. Kristen Wellman Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching School Improvement & Reform Student Engagement & Motivation Teacher Leadership Session Code: 1233	Session Code: 1233	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Increasing Effectiveness of Instructional Leadership through Data, Feedback, and Video-Coaching Research shows student achievement is largely linked to educator effectiveness, but school leaders face shrinking budgets, chaotic schedules, and limited resources to grow their teachers. Attend a session led by an innovative administrative team from from a Title I Turnaround School in Durham Public Schools where they will share how they overcame these obstacles with classroom video to support their campus improvement plan. Participants will learn practical ways to incorporate peer collaboration into their school culture, eliminate fear, and make video feedback a genuine and rewarding experience. Bring questions relevant to discover how these strategies support a broader strategy for improving school culture and student outcomes. Speaker(s): Michael Fuga Matthew Hickson Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Personal & Professional Development Collaboration & Communication Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 1234	Session Code: 1234	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Visual Learning Progressions - Concept Maps for Planning, Instruction and Assessment As an educator, have you found that it can be difficult to facilitate learning in a deep and meaningful way? According to brain research, using visuals is a highly effective teaching model that significantly improves student learning and motivation. Visual learning progressions allow the teacher to share their thinking and planning with students. These concept maps list the individual topics to be covered in a larger unit of study in the order they are presented. By using these advanced organizers of the curriculum, students make meaning of the content by creating complex connections between the different topics. Students are also able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the content by reconstructing the learning visually. These tools significantly enhance student motivation and mastery of the assigned curriculum. Student work will be shared demonstrating the value of these in both instruction and assessment of higher-level thinking. Several models will be presented during the session and allow participants to design their own learning progressions. The achievement data and experiences shared over the last 5 years clearly show the value of this innovative tool. Join this fast-paced session, and see how this idea might engage students and improve student ownership of learning. Speaker(s): Adam Bittler Concurrent Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1340	Session Code: 1340	2021062314:2015:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 257ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8E3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	We Did It! Real School Improvement Strategies for School Leaders by School Leaders! In this leadership strategy session, led by an award winning principal and 2011 ASCD OYEA honoree, participants will see how a variety of strategies to improve schools are used in personal and school practice such as texting the principal, use of social media, and blended learning to increase student achievement resulting in a genuine school turnaround. Strategies for effectively retaining talented teachers and removing ineffective staff while building support for systemic change will be described. Approaches to developing communication systems with parents, students, teachers, and the media in authentic and varied ways will also be shared in "how to" detail. Speaker(s): Susan Kessler April Snodgrass Concurrent Poverty School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Principal Effectiveness Session Code: 2239	Session Code: 2239	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6604A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	What did you hear them say? Stories from High School Implementation of Restorative Practices and Trauma-Sensitive approaches. Social Emotional Learning techniques such as Restorative Practices and Trauma-Sensitive approaches have the capacity to foster a stronger, more equitable school communities by supporting authentic communication and providing specific tools for conflict resolution and compassionate teaching. These tools empower students to establish their own voices of advocacy and build resiliency around their education and relationships. Presenters will speak to how these approaches were successfully implemented in small-urban, suburban and alternative settings. This session will provide stories and reflections on building-wide implementation from high school administrators across different school communities and environments. Through a variety of activities, the fundamental elements of Restorative Practice and Trauma-Sensitive approaches will be explored and practiced to support participants in making a targeted plan for exploring what benefits could exist for their school or district. Speaker(s): Erin Ludwick Cortney Thomas Concurrent Equity School Culture & Climate Trauma / Stress / ACEs Academic & Behavioral Interventions Session Code: 3135	Session Code: 3135	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	What it looks like when students own effective teaching What if students knew what high-quality teaching was supposed to look like and understood the deeper purpose behind the work they are doing in the classroom? The session will guide participants through how to increase students’ ownership of their learning — whether virtual or in-person — through helping students understand the “why” behind what they (and their teachers) are doing, as well as help teachers understand how to use student work to further this ownership. It will highlight a fast-improving district in Indiana where high school students studied the NIET Teaching Standards Rubric and have become more engaged in their learning as a result. This presentation was originally selected for Empower20 and will speak to teaching and learning in an online context for Empower21. Speaker(s): Candice McQueen Concurrent Instructional Leadership & Coaching Instructional Strategies Student Engagement & Motivation Remote Learning Session Code: 1235	Session Code: 1235	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2A7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 217ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 FB312D58-1479-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	What We Know About Grading and Reporting Student Learning Reforms in grading following the pandemic should be based on evidence of what works, not on opinions or conjectures about what might work. This session will describe what we know from established research on effective grading and reporting policies and practices. Based on our ASCD book, What We Know About Grading, we will review the importance of equity, fairness, accuracy, and honesty in grading and describe ways to ensure meaningful communication between teachers, students, and families. We will highlight procedures for implementing new reporting structures following the changes in schools brought on by the pandemic, including applications of standards-based grading, and describe policies and practices that should be avoided due to their negative consequences for students, teachers, and schools. Speaker(s): Thomas Guskey Susan Brookhart Concurrent Assessment & Grading Equity School Improvement & Reform Collaboration & Communication Session Code: 3136	Session Code: 3136	2021062511:1011:50 001	FRI, JUN 25	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 207ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	When They Push You Out, We Pull You In: Creating Safe & Equitable Spaces for Marginalized Students Every student we serve deserves to learn and thrive in spaces rich in relationship, resource, and relevance. Experience how ASCD Emerging Leaders navigate and disrupt inequitable policies, systems, and behaviors that disenfranchise our most vulnerable students by leveraging the power of SEL. All students deserve to have a champion that believes in their purpose. Speaker(s): Craig Martin Basil Marin Concurrent Equity Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education SEL & Character Education Student Engagement & Motivation Session Code: 1236	Session Code: 1236	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 287ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 227ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 317ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Whole Child, Whole Teacher, Whole School Now, more than ever before, educational systems are undergoing radical change. This session will focus on specific tools, strategies, and resources for redesigning culture and systems rich in SEL for more equitable, personalized, self-directed learning experiences. Participants will learn about valuable strategies and resources to use with students, as well as colleagues, to motivate, equip, and empower them to take action in their learning, thereby strengthening their communities. Speaker(s): Abigail French Kellie Bahri Concurrent School Culture & Climate Student Engagement & Motivation Whole Child Teacher Leadership Session Code: 2241	Session Code: 2241	2021062413:2014:00 001	THU, JUN 24	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 117ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 337ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 357ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 6804A4EC-8864-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2736AB82-6B65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Why Not Both: Supporting PBIS & Restorative Practice Initiatives Canceled Originally selected for Empower20 Far too often we are accused of throwing away reforms and initiatives in favor of the latest and greatest. An increasing number of schools have explored implementing Restorative Practices to address the social, emotional and behavioral needs of students. For many, this has meant struggling with what to do with existing Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support policies, structures and practices. This interactive session will focus on customizing a framework that supports both PBIS AND Restorative Practices. Participants will determine actionable steps for prioritizing and implementing a framework that includes timelines, marketing/communication messaging, training outlines, tools & resources. Speaker(s): David Cormier Concurrent School Culture & Climate School Improvement & Reform Trauma / Stress / ACEs Academic & Behavioral Interventions Session Code: 5293	Session Code: 5293	2021062313:2014:00 001	WED, JUN 23	521C52F0-7964-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 544BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 564BC27A-1579-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 0E7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 307ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 1D7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 D8807241-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 3F7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 407ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 417ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 427ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 437ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 8C3B2626-6C65-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	To level or not to level, that is the question: Closing reading gaps with grade-level text Grouping students based on instructional reading levels is a widely used tactic with little evidence to support it. Worse still, it reinforces opportunity gaps by denying students access to challenging texts that help them grow. Research suggests that students are better off reading grade-level text with appropriate scaffolds. Join Dr. Lynne Kulich for a review of reading research and evidence-based practices. Learn how you can use valid data to provide the most effective scaffolds and foster reading success with grade-level text. Speaker(s): Lynne Kulich Concurrent Session Code: 2245	Session Code: 2245	2021062413:2014:00 000	THU, JUN 24	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Becoming the Educator They Need: Educating Black and Hispanic Males Part 1 Cultural Awareness and understanding the realities of Black and Latino Males is important to reach and teach these young men to be successes. During this session Mr. Jackson will discuss Cultural Diversity Teaching Practices for educators and administrators. Many of these young men are judged unfairly. Part 1 will discuss educator expectations, the root of anger and mental models. There are two ways of seeing something. Walk away with strategies you can use right away. Speaker(s): Robert Jackson Concurrent Session Code: 2244	Session Code: 2244	2021062413:2014:00 000	THU, JUN 24	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Learning from High-Performing, High-Poverty Schools in the Wake of the Pandemic. While meeting the needs of students living in poverty is not a new challenge, the economic impact of the pandemic has made it an even more daunting challenge as the number of children and families in poverty rises. For more than a decade, the authors have studied high-poverty, high-performing schools that serve students (predominately students of color) from low-income families. As the pandemic closed schools, we circled back to the successful practitioners who a were part of our latest study featured in the 2^nd Edition of Turning High-Poverty Schools into High-Performing Schools (2020) to seek their advice. We had a hunch the capacity and collective efficacy we witnessed in these schools would generalize to the new realities schools were facing. In this session, Bill and Kathleen revisit their Framework for Collective Action and share new insights on the strategies high-poverty schools use to become high performing. Participants will understand why and how, in the wake of the pandemic, those same strategies can support educators as they address the challenges they are likely to face in the upcoming school year. They will gain fresh perspectives on the importance of committing to equity, as well as strategies for developing collective efficacy, integrating SEL into schoolwide processes and classroom practices and supporting children who have experienced trauma. Speaker(s): William Parrett Kathleen Budge Concurrent Session Code: 2140	Session Code: 2140	2021062411:1011:50 000	THU, JUN 24	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	The EdTech Evidence Exchange Platform: Crowdsourcing Educator Expertise to Improve EdTech Use After years of increasing investment and an influx of new devices during the COVID-19 pandemic, education technology is more available, and expected, in schools than ever before. Unfortunately, edtech is often unused, underused, or inequitably used, and it hasn’t yet shown widespread impact on student learning. During this session, participants will experience the EdTech Evidence Exchange Platform -- a new online platform to support edtech selection and implementation where educators can learn about (1) their district’s edtech context and (2) how technologies work in other contextually-similar districts. The Exchange Platform elevates educators’ professional expertise by systematically capturing their experiences and automatically creating infographic-style reports to share their experiences with educators across the nation. Participants can sample the platform instruments and will get a sneak peak of the Exchange Platform before it is officially released to the public. Speaker(s): Emily Barton Kate Tindle Madelyn Roeder Bart Epstein Concurrent Collaboration & Communication Educational Tools & Technology Session Code: 2141	Session Code: 2141	2021062411:1011:50 000	THU, JUN 24	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 73DCC483-8764-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 267ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	All Means All: Bridging the Opportunity Gap In this high- energy session, educators will be encouraged to examine their mindsets and practices as they consider if “all means all” when educating students. Educators will leave with ideas and strategies that lead to positive action, both in and out of the classroom. Speaker(s): Patrick H Briggs Session Code: 3138	Session Code: 3138	2021062511:1011:50 000	FRI, JUN 25
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM EST	Test Less, Teach More: New Assessment Technology for the Math Classroom (K-8) Looking for a comprehensive answer to lost instructional time? Identify gaps and access resources seamlessly. Spend less time testing and more time teaching with the Savvas Math Screener and Diagnostic with targeted resources that supports academic success for all students. Speaker(s): Kurt Whited Concurrent Session Code: 1143	Session Code: 1143	2021062311:1012:00 000	WED, JUN 23	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM EST	What’s Going On With Our Stressed-Out Teens: Neuroscience and the Adolescent Brain Stress, anxiety and depression are on the rise across every age group and demographic. The list of stressors is long, but none has been more far-reaching than the impact of COVID-19 on our students, families, educators and communities. This presentation will focus on our very vulnerable adolescent student population and the need for the “purposeful” integration of SEL in every school and district. Speaker(s): Karen DeSchryver Concurrent Session Code: 1241	Session Code: 1241	2021062313:2014:10 000	WED, JUN 23	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:05 PM EST	ASCD 2021 Annual Meeting The ASCD Board of Directors will provide a status on the association to ASCD members. Speaker(s): Dolores Cormier-Zenon Neil Gupta Ranjit Sidhu Concurrent Session Code: 1242	Session Code: 1242	2021062313:2014:05 000	WED, JUN 23	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Taking Charge of your Professional Learning: Using Digital Learning Resources to Empower Your Staff Are you looking for a way to engage your instructional and administrative staff in a growth mindset and help them feel connected to their professional learning? Come to this engaging session where you will walk away with strategies to support principals as instructional leaders, create PLCs that provide true collaborative experiences, and help teachers learn in a flipped classroom environment. Christopher Brewer, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Programs, will share his journey of using “voice and choice” in the Rome City School District to create a comprehensive district professional learning plan that empowers his staff. Using ASCD’s Activate digital learning library, learn how to use an on-demand approach to professional learning in customizing district initiatives with learning activities to maximize adult learning theory. Speaker(s): Christopher Grethel Chris Brewer Concurrent Personal & Professional Development Session Code: 1341	Session Code: 1341	2021062314:2015:00 000	WED, JUN 23	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49 2C7ECDED-D65F-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EST	GS01 - A Vision of Racial Equity Grounded in her personal life story, Ruby Bridges will join us to deliver a message of hope, courage, and determination. Ruby will share her firsthand account of her historic integration experience, a moving narrative of life after, and her thoughts and perspectives on society today. Speaker(s): Ruby Bridges General Session Session Code: GS01	Session Code: GS01	2021062310:0010:50 000	WED, JUN 23	F2B94E25-22AC-EB11-80FA-D499859927B1
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM EST	GS03 - Thirst For Change 13-year-old activist, philanthropist, and “future president” Mari Copeny is on the front lines helping kids to embrace their power through equal opportunity. When the Flint Water Crisis began in Flint, Michigan instead of feeling helpless Mari decided to use her voice to help out her community and to fight for the kids in Flint and she has not stopped since. During this session, Mari will share how she got started in activism, why it is so important to support the youth, and what you can do to help to help all young people trying to change the world. Speaker(s): Mari Copeny General Session Session Code: GS03	Session Code: GS03	2021062315:1516:00 000	WED, JUN 23	F2B94E25-22AC-EB11-80FA-D499859927B1
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM EST	GS05 - Servant Leadership: A New Call To Duty Leadership is not about you. Leadership is about serving. This keynote addresses the philosophy of servant leadership and one’s call to duty. Using her life as an example, from barely surviving in the barrio of Laredo, Texas to receiving an award from the President at the White House, Consuelo serves her audience by challenging them to look inwards and rise to the call of action. In this presentation, Consuelo stresses the importance of Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today! The audience will not leave without hearing the message that "leadership" is not just a framed, wall decoration, but it is an action that one must take for the betterment of his community and the generation to follow. Her lectures on Servant Leadership move audiences to standing ovations, and move people to serve. Speaker(s): Consuelo Kickbusch General Session Session Code: GS05	Session Code: GS05	2021062412:1013:00 000	THU, JUN 24	F2B94E25-22AC-EB11-80FA-D499859927B1
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM EST	GS06 - A Heart-to-Heart with Bernice King Dr. Bernice King is a global thought leader, strategist, orator, peace advocate and CEO of The King Center. Join this session for an in-depth conversation around equity in education, social justice issues impacting our communities and how we can support our youth in becoming the best versions of themselves. Speaker(s): Bernice King General Session Session Code: GS06	Session Code: GS06	2021062415:1516:00 000	THU, JUN 24	F2B94E25-22AC-EB11-80FA-D499859927B1
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EST	GS07 - The Artist’s Way Building a Creative Workplace in a Post-Covid World Despite the chaos and turmoil of 2020, it offered us a much-needed invitation to reflect on the kind of world we want to live in. We’ve seen a reevaluation of what is essential in our societies; a renewed discovery of the value of deep, creative work; and a greater appreciation balancing solitude and our connection with the world. School systems too, have been offered a chance to rethink not only how they operate, but how they can connect with their students and communities in a more meaningful way. Helping them reimagine everything from leadership to creativity, are artists like Vijay Gupta. In his powerful and eye-opening talk, Gupta—a world-renowned violinist—applies his experience in musical performance, and community engagement, including 10+ years of managing his non-profit Street Symphony, to the world of education. His unique background helps teachers and leaders at all levels answer some of their most burning questions. How can we transition from a top-down model of leadership, into one that follows the artistic tradition of decentralization and collaboration? How can we continue to seek excellence and achievement in our work without losing sight of our greater purpose? And how can we create spaces of belonging in the workplace, allowing people to show up as their most authentic selves? Complete with a musical Q&A session, this one-of-a-kind talk shows leaders how they can build the type of trust that allows creativity and innovation to emerge. Speaker(s): Vijay Gupta General Session Session Code: GS07	Session Code: GS07	2021062510:0010:50 000	FRI, JUN 25	F2B94E25-22AC-EB11-80FA-D499859927B1
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST	GS08 - Finding Joy in Adversity Round out your conference experience with humor and stories of inspiration from Emmy award winning actor, producer, director and best-selling author Henry Winkler. Best known for his iconic portrayal of “The Fonz” on Happy Days, Winkler will share life lessons learned from his career in television and entertainment as well as his personal story about his lifelong battle with dyslexia. Speaker(s): Henry Winkler General Session Session Code: GS08	Session Code: GS08	2021062512:0013:00 000	FRI, JUN 25	F2B94E25-22AC-EB11-80FA-D499859927B1
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Let’s Amplify Student Creativity! Podcasting and Music-Making with Soundtrap My students could host a monthly podcast? Absolutely! They could create original music pieces for the school website? You bet! These are just a couple ideas for how students' authentic and creative work can be made in the Soundtrap studio and celebrated by the school community. Join us to learn more about how audio projects can amplify student creativity and how to create purposeful public products in PBL units. Speaker(s): Jess Kertz Concurrent Session Code: 3139	Session Code: 3139	2021062511:1011:50 000	FRI, JUN 25	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Understanding Your Students’ Brain: The Secrets to Helping Your Students Engage in the Classroom & Retain What They Learn The COVID-19 Pandemic revealed a major problem in schools: our classrooms, courses and curriculum are often ineffective in engaging today’s student. If we have any hope of cutting through the noise of our fast-paced world, we must leverage the latest research on our student’s brains to understand how motivation and retention really work. It’s time for a new strategy, one that engages students in a way that resonates with them, while still pushing them to be the best version of themselves. In this session, attendees will learn two secrets for engaging todays stressed-out students and gain practical insights on how to easily implement these strategies in the classroom. Speaker(s): Tim Elmore Concurrent Session Code: 2342	Session Code: 2342	2021062414:2015:00 000	THU, JUN 24	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM EST	Addressing Learning Loss in Math: Why Language is Essential According to McKinsey, students on average are likely to lose five to nine months of learning in mathematics by the end of this school year due to lost instructional time. How do we address this significant learning loss? A deep focus on the language of math is essential to understanding and mitigating learning loss. While mathematics has historically been considered language-free and procedurally focused, our understanding of how students learn math has grown to include a wide range of opportunities to communicate their ideas. Language development and the conceptual understanding of mathematics are interdependent, with receptive and productive mathematical language woven throughout students’ learning experiences to ensure deep learning. In this webinar with Imagine Learning’s Adriane Harden, Director of National Curriculum Experts, we will highlight: The various components of mathematical discourse How mathematical vocabulary fits into the practice of mathematical discourse The impact of the language of mathematics on effectively addressing instructional time lost Speaker(s): Adriane Harden Concurrent Session Code: 1342	Session Code: 1342	2021062314:2015:10 000	WED, JUN 23	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EST	GS04 - In Conversation with Dr. Dena Simmons: Where Do We Go From Here? Join this session with Dr. Dena Simmons, Activist and Educator, and Dr. Avis Williams, Superintendent of Selma City Schools, AL as they have a fearless conversation about the impact of the collective traumas of COVID-19 and our country’s reckoning with race. They will share strategies for creating systemic change and anti-racist practices to ensure equity and to facilitate healing in the midst of multiple pandemics. Speaker(s): Dena Simmons General Session Session Code: GS04	Session Code: GS04	2021062410:0010:50 000	THU, JUN 24	F2B94E25-22AC-EB11-80FA-D499859927B1
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Becoming the Educator They Need: Educating Black and Hispanic Males Part 2 Part 2 will discuss core beliefs and mindsets of educators and how to become culturally responsive by building strong, healthy relationships with Black and Latino Males. Trauma is experienced in 4 ways. Some educators only see what they expect to see without understanding these young men. How young men think will be discussed along with hard skills vs soft skills. Kids have 4 needs. Every student is one caring adult away from being a success story. Join this session and become the educator your black and Latino male students need by learning strategies that work right away. Speaker(s): Robert Jackson Concurrent Session Code: 2341	Session Code: 2341	2021062414:2015:00 000	THU, JUN 24	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	The Community Matching Process- Creating Partnerships that Work Participants will engage in a process of gaining access to resources and developing Community Based Organizations. School leaders, teachers, staff, and parents will learn to access the funds and resources necessary to better serve their communities without using the school budget. Speaker(s): Luis Torres Concurrent Session Code: 1237	Session Code: 1237	2021062313:2014:00 000	WED, JUN 23	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	The Science of Reading in Personalized Learning Discover actionable, science of reading-based instructional strategies in Amplify Reading and how the program leverages the research and software behind it to provide students with unparalleled personalization that leads to significant growth in just 30 minutes a week. Speaker(s): Laura Seal Concurrent Session Code: 2243	Session Code: 2243	2021062413:2014:00 000	THU, JUN 24	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Improving Intervention Success by Intensifying Tier 1 Have you been implementing interventions but not seeing results? Do you have more students who need intervention than you have intervention resources to serve? Learn how to improve learning in your Tier 2 interventions by intensifying Tier 1 supports. This session will give specific strategies to intensify Tier 1 instruction to ensure students make accelerated growth. Speaker(s): Sarah Brown Concurrent Session Code: 1238	Session Code: 1238	2021062313:2014:00 000	WED, JUN 23	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM EST	Federal Education Issues and Advocacy in 2021 2021 has already been a consequential year for education policy and funding and they year isn’t even half over. Learn about what the Biden administration and Congress have already done and will be doing next to help K-12 schools open and students recover from coronavirus pandemic. Attendees will also learn about ASCD’s policy initiatives to support educators, improve our schools, and benefit students so that the return to school isn’t a return to normal. Rather, ASCD is advocating for systemic changes that address equity, better serve student needs, and educators’ interests. The session will also provide educators with three easy steps to becoming more active and effective education advocates. Speaker(s): David Griffith Concurrent Session Code: 1240	Session Code: 1240	2021062313:2014:00 000	WED, JUN 23	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Friday, Jun 25, 2021	Friday, Jun 25, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	The Pandemic is a Portal: Looking Back and Planning Ahead We educators learned a great deal from the disruptions that occurred during this past school year. We updated our toolkits, reimagined learning, and supported students like never before. Now, with the astonishingly rapid roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine, many of us want to simply get back to “normal,” which is understandable -- we all want some semblance of predictability to return to our day-to-day lives. However, this past school year surfaced some significant problems with our conception of “normal.” As the school year comes to a close, we finally have that time to catch our breath and consider what learning should look like moving forward. This session is designed to provide you with the time, space, and support to reflect on this past year, plan ahead to next year, and consider what “normal” will look like in your classroom. At the end of this session, you will have a post-pandemic innovation plan. Speaker(s): Zachary Cohen Concurrent Session Code: 3140	Session Code: 3140	2021062511:1011:50 000	FRI, JUN 25	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	How to Incorporate Technology into Instruction for Maximum Student Engagement Technology is a great way to empower students to take an active role in their learning! Using your school’s or district’s learning technology can be instrumental in targeting instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Join session leaders and Istation professional development coaches Angelica Wortham and Tina Cole for an interactive discussion on how to incorporate the right technology into any instructional plan. Speaker(s): Tina Cole Angelica Wortham Concurrent Session Code: 2142	Session Code: 2142	2021062411:1011:50 000	THU, JUN 24	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021	Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM EST	Unlock the Power of Reading: Help your students use reading to increase empowerment and connections The full impact of COVID-19 on students is not yet known. As schools reopen to full-time instruction, teachers and administrators are tasked to understand and address the impact that disrupted instruction, education inequities, and social unrest have had on students’ emotional, mental, social, and academic health. Join Reading Plus Chief Research Officer Janine Walker Caffrey as she discusses the effects of the COVID experience on our students and how we can begin to address this impact. Learn strategies for using the power of reading to build confidence, empower students in their learning, and develop strong connections within the school community. Walker Caffrey will also share how to leverage CASEL’s SEL competencies in students’ reading to help counteract the impact of the pandemic, and offer tips for building empowerment and connections through reading. Speaker(s): Janine Caffrey Concurrent Session Code: 1144	Session Code: 1144	2021062311:1011:50 000	WED, JUN 23	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021	Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM EST	Welcome to the SEL Chat sponsored by Second Step Grab your morning coffee and kickstart your day with Second Step! Join friends and colleagues to learn about Second Step's new programs and enjoy a fun activity from the new professional development program Second Step SEL for Adults. The first 50 attendees to click the "Email Me More Information" button at the end of the program will have a chance to win a one year subscription to Second Step SEL for Adults. One winner will be selected and contacted after the conference. Concurrent		2021062409:3010:00 000	THU, JUN 24	CC53DD48-7A64-EA11-80D9-001517382D49
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