25ANNUAL TH - Southern Regional Education Board

THURSDAY, 1 P.M.REGULAR SESSIONSREGULAR SESSIONS213. Using Instructional Rounds to Increase the Quality of Teachingand LearningROOM: MAGNOLIA BOARDROOM BPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: M, ROBJECTIVE: 8CCODE: SLLearn how Idaho has created a “Superintendent’s Network” focused oncentral office staff serving as instructional leaders. A district superintendentwill explain how her district has increased learning, improved collaboration,increased teacher satisfaction and improved understanding of key practicesby examining problems of practice and focusing on the next level of work.PRESENTER(S): Heather Williams, Superintendent, Gooding Jt. School District #231,Gooding, ID214. Transformative School Improvement: Overcoming theSilo MentalityROOM: DELTA ISLAND BPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: N/AOBJECTIVE: 8DCODE: HS, MG, TCParticipants will learn an integrated approach to school improvementthat focuses on the big picture, combining aspects of embedded staffdevelopment, leadership development, coaching and teaming into the veryfabric of the school. Learn how to take an integrated approach — not a seriesof separate events — to implement the Common Core State Standards.PRESENTER(S): Jeffrey Zoul, School Improvement Consultant, SREB, Atlanta, GA215. Teacher-Leaders Are Vital for Continuous School ImprovementROOM: GOVERNOR’S CHAMBER C • OBJECTIVE: 8DPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: S, RCODE: HS, MG, SLLearn how one school created a climate that fosters continuous improvementusing data-driven decision-making. The school’s three teams are built aroundthe HSTW goals of high expectations/extra help, guidance and advisement,and literacy. This session will provide ideas about getting teachers involved inmaking building-level decisions.PRESENTER(S): Jeremy Kuhlman, Assistant Principal, Hicksville Middle School andHigh School, Hicksville, OH216. Creating Learning Opportunities Through Effective Planning:Using The Six-Step ProcessROOM: LINCOLN DPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: N/AOBJECTIVE: 8DCODE: HS, MG, TCLearn a six-step process that allows leaders to work through issues involvingprofessional development, school improvement issues, and long- and shorttermschool issues. The emphasis of the work will be a precise identificationof the problem and the tools needed to assess what work has been done toaddress the issue.PRESENTER(S): George Johnson, School Improvement Consultant, SREB, Atlanta, GA217. College/Career Readiness Is Achieved Through Investingin TeachersROOM: BELLE MEADE CDPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: S, SUOBJECTIVE: 8ECODE: HS, MG, TCMeeting the exact needs of each student through targeted, skill-basedinstruction dramatically improves student achievement — but to do this,teachers must be trained how to connect data with instruction usingsupplemental materials. You won’t want to miss how to use data to takeengaged learning to the next level.PRESENTER(S): Ray Broderick, Retired Principal, Schlarman High School, Danville, IL218. Formative Assessments for Middle Grades and High SchoolMathematics ClassesROOM: CANAL CPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: N/AOBJECTIVE: 8ECODE: HS, MGFormative assessments provide the information needed to adjust teachingand learning, informing teachers and students about student understandingwhen timely adjustments can be made. This session will explore the conceptof formative assessment for mathematics and provide strategies for assistingteachers and students.PRESENTER(S): Paige Graiser, Mathematics Consultant, Graiser Consulting,Brunswick, GA219. Turn Teacher Evaluation Into an Opportunity for TeacherGrowth: What Middle Grades Principals Can DoROOM: PRESIDENTIAL BALLROOM DPRESENTING SCHOOL TYPE: N/AOBJECTIVE: 8FCODE: MG, SLTeacher observations and evaluations require a large amount of theprincipal’s time. Come examine ways to ensure this investment results inimproved achievement. Learn about key elements of teacher growth plans,what principals should look for when observing classrooms and how teacherevaluation conferences can become professional learning opportunities.PRESENTER(S): Steve Barkley, Consultant, Performance Learning Systems,Madisonville, GA42 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