25ANNUAL TH - Southern Regional Education Board

THURSDAY, 8 A.M.REGULAR SESSIONSREGULAR SESSIONS15. Staying on Top of a Quality Senior Project ProgramROOM: WASHINGTON BPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: N/AOBJECTIVE: 2FCODE: HSThis session will feature examples of senior project workflows along withtechnology aimed at engaging students, streamlining paperwork andbuilding digital portfolios. Experienced team members from the SeniorProject Center and Project-Based Learning Systems will facilitate a hands-onsenior project workflow simulation. Bring your own laptop!PRESENTER(S): Shane Krukowski, Managing Director, Project-Based Learning Systems,Milwaukee, WI; and Carleen Osher, Executive Director, Senior ProjectCenter, Medford, OR16. If These Halls Could Talk: Film Preview and Diversity DialogueROOM: PRESIDENTIAL BALLROOM APRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: N/AOBJECTIVE: 3ACODE: HS, MGEleven diverse college students share their life experiences in a predominantlywhite environment. This film preview reveals the truths underlyingthe festering silence on our campuses, and the dialogue that follows providesteachers and students with the means to talk about cultural and personaldifferences in an environment that is honest and transformative.PRESENTER(S): Mun Wah Lee, Director, StirFry Seminars & Consulting, Berkeley, CA17. Characteristics and Methods That Have SuccessfullyTransformed Low-Performing SchoolsROOM: DELTA ISLAND FPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: L, ROBJECTIVE: 3BCODE: HS, MGLearn to use and identify the critical success factors related to instructionalstrategies, resources, community relationships, staff, high expectationsand data. Participants will understand the changes process, methods andleadership skills needed to transform low-performing schools.PRESENTER(S): Lannie Edwards, School Improvement Consultant, SREB, Atlanta, GA18. Assessments for Learning: Using Formative Assessments toMonitor LearningROOM: DELTA ISLAND EPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: N/AOBJECTIVE: 3CCODE: HS, MGFormative assessment is a process that provides explicit feedback toadjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students’ achievement.Participants will distinguish formative assessment from summativeassessment, explore a variety of strategies for developing formativeassessments and discuss how grading fits into formative assessments.PRESENTER(S): Alan Veach, School Improvement Consultant, SREB, Atlanta, GA19. Wheeling Park’s Top 10 List for Epic SuccessROOM: MAGNOLIA BOARDROOM BPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: L, SUOBJECTIVE: 3CCODE: HSStudents say it all the time: “Epic fail!” With the presenter’s interventions,this is changing to “Epic success!” With programs from the GED option tofreshmen mentoring, students are afforded opportunities to succeed. Usingdata from Westest2, Acuity and class performance, we have achieved effectivechange in students’ paths.PRESENTER(S): Meredith Dailer and Amy Rice, Teachers, and Richard McCardle,Administrator, Wheeling Park High School, Wheeling, WVPRESIDER: Heidi Frazier, WV20. How We Changed Our School Culture From Disorder to Stabilityand Created a Solid Learning EnvironmentROOM: BAYOU ABPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: L, SUOBJECTIVE: 3DCODE: HS, MG, TCIn this session, participants will learn how to implement a comprehensivebehavior management program utilizing classroom and schoolwide proactivediscipline plans. Learn the importance of pre-planning, consistency, specificdirections, follow-through, administrative support, parental involvement andpositive reinforcement.PRESENTER(S): Phil Staley, Consultant, Simmons Associates–The Education Company,Sunriver, ORPRESIDER: Bert Simmons, OR21. Tabletop Learning: The Highly Engaging ClassroomROOM: DELTA ISLAND BPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: N/AOBJECTIVE: 3DCODE: HSThe presenter will model a simulated classroom environment, allowingparticipants to experience learning in an atmosphere of peer tutoring anddiscussion groups. Attendees will leave with a practical model for theirclassrooms along with valuable strategies for engaging students.PRESENTER(S): Diane Gilchrist-Young, School Improvement Consultant, SREB,Atlanta, GA; and Glenn Walker, Advanced Math Teacher, Dallas CountyHigh School, Plantersville, AL23. Creating Programs of Study for All Students: Combining a SolidAcademic Core With a Career or Academic FocusROOM: LINCOLN APRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: N/AOBJECTIVE: 4ACODE: HS, MGLearn about a process schools can use to develop programs of study thatcombine a solid academic core with a career or academic focus and providedirection and purpose for each student’s high school experience. This sessionwill provide evidence for the benefits of programs of study for all studentsand information about developing such programs.PRESENTER(S): Joe Yeager, School Improvement Consultant, SREB, Atlanta, GA24. Enhancing Career Pathways Through Industry-RecognizedCredentialsROOM: JACKSON ABPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: N/AOBJECTIVE: 4BCODE: HS, TCThe National Center for Construction Education and Research has developedover 50 craft training programs for construction, maintenance, pipelineand energy. Learn more about career opportunities in the constructionindustry for students who have industry-recognized credentials. Teachers andadministrators alike will benefit from this presentation.PRESENTER(S): Stephanie Usry, NCCER Workforce Development Coordinator,National Center for Construction Education and Research,Gainesville, FL20 Code: HS – High School MG – Middle Grades TC – Technology CenterSL – Outstanding Educators and LeadersPresenting School: S – Small M – Medium L – LargeR – Rural Su – Suburban U – Urban