learning-forward-2016-annual-conference-program

CONCURRENT SESSIONS | SET J
DECEMBER 6, 2016
TUESDAY
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
J22 |
Assessment Coaching Moves:
Partnering for Assessment Literacy
Learn how instructional coaches leverage
specific assessment coaching moves
to engage teachers in rich reflective
conversations and practices related to
assessment, evaluation, and reporting.
Participate in elements of the Iterative
Assessment Coaching Cycle to understand
the routines and protocols coaches
can use to support teachers with the
implementation of purposeful and aligned
assessment. Witness how stakeholders
respond to assessment coaching moves
and the positive impact on student
achievement.
Kristen Clarke, Peel District School Board,
Mississauga, ON, Canada,
kristen.clarke@peelsb.com
Tina Grandy, Peel District School Board,
Mississauga, ON, Canada,
tina.grandy@peelsb.com
Karen Cox, Peel District School Board,
Mississauga, ON, Canada,
karen.cox@peelsb.com
Mirjan Krstovic, Peel District School Board,
Mississauga, ON, Canada,
mirjan.krstovic@peelsb.com
Area of Focus: Learning Designs
J23 |
Keeping Social and Emotional
Learning at the Center
Recognize that the success of students
extends beyond academic achievement to
include school climate and student social
and emotional growth, among others
factors. Understand a framework that
connects social emotional learning (SEL),
school climate, and academic learning.
Gain specific strategies to integrate SEL into
daily instruction and identify data sources
to assess SEL and school climate.
Nick Yoder, American Institutes for Research,
Chicago, IL, nyoder@air.org
Michael McGarrah, American Institutes
for Research, Washington, DC,
mmcgarrah@air.org
Area of Focus: Implementation
J24 |
Changing the World One Writer at
a Time
Meaningful writing does not always
originate on paper. Discover an actionresearch
predictor of student success
in composition. Learn creative ways to
tap into hidden potential and provide
authentic experiences for the young
authors in your classes. Plan effective ways
to provide your students with authentic,
real-world experiences that use writing to
make a positive difference in their schools
and communities. Facilitate data-driven
lessons and projects for writing students
within and beyond the classroom.
Lea Ann Atherton, McCracken County Schools,
Paducah, KY,
leaann.atherton@mccracken.kyschools.us
Area of Focus: Student Learning
J25 |
Collaboration Through Professional
Learning to Support Language
Learners
See how engaging content teachers in
professional learning communities can
provide practical tools for the instruction
of English language learners. Explore how
to build capacity and support collaborative
professional learning focused on language
instruction and assessment through
a blended learning course. Consider a
design for teams of educators and focus on
exploring cultural practices, implementing
strategies to differentiate instruction,
and integrating language standards for
planning and instruction.
Jennifer Aleckson, WIDA, Madison, WI,
jaleckson@wisc.edu
Jonathan Gibson, Nevada Department of
Education, Carson City, NV, jgibson@doe.nv.gov
Kulwadee Axtell, Nevada State Department of
Education, Carson City, NV, kaxtell@doe.nv.gov
Area of Focus: Learning Designs
J26 |
Using Art to Draw Families Into
School
Use art to draw families into school and
inspire a school culture where creative
experiences deepen your understanding of
and opportunities for family engagement.
Ensure educational equity through creative
parent communication by expanding
opportunities for students to reach full
academic potential while creating a culture
where every child can succeed. Learn how
to engage families in your professional
learning communities. Use an interactive
project for understanding how art can
be a tool to empower all stakeholders
to communicate with each other in
meaningful ways and as a way for students
and parents to learn to use their voices in
an educational setting.
Kristen Walter, Crayola, Arlington Heights, IL,
kwalter@crayola.com
Area of Focus: Equity
J27 |
Change Professional Practice to
Improve Student Learning
Learn how to use a dynamic professional
learning design to change professional
practice and significantly increase student
learning and achievement. Discover how
district educators are dramatically reenvisioning
their approach to professional
development. Explore this design in
multiple content areas through the lens
of the Common Core State Standards
for opinion writing. Understand how
this powerful design embodies Learning
Forward’s Standards for Professional
Learning.
Linda Vanderford, Clackamas Education
Service District, Clackamas, OR,
lvanderford@clackesd.k12.or.us
Barb Soisson, West Linn-Wilsonville School
District, Tualatin, OR, soissonb@wlwv.k12.or.us
Carol Middleton, Clackamas Education Service
District, Clackamas, OR,
cmiddleton@clackesd.k12.or.us
Area of Focus: Learning Designs
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