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Monday, 07/09/18
Monday, 07/09/18 8:30 AM

DI for the Little Guy (Gr. K-1)

Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 4:00 PM | Grade Level: K,1st | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math | Presenter: Kim Adsit

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If you’d like your early childhood classroom to be filled with remarkable teaching moments, then take advantage of this day with Kim. She shows you exciting and effective ways to differentiate your instruction and still have enough time—and energy—to create a fun and developmentally appropriate learning experience. Come stock up on dozens of differentiated quick tips and creative classroom arrangements and management strategies that support maximum learning for all. Kim shares her highly successful workshop model that includes mini-lessons, independent work time, centers, and student sharing She takes you on an exploration of the essentials of creating a schedule that keeps you on-task and student-centered. Gain a wealth of simple, on-the-spot assessment strategies that will inform your flexible groups, mini-lessons, opportunities for student choice, and interventions. Are you ready to teach smarter? Learn the secrets to purposefully planning to accommodate the full diversity of academ

The First 30 Days of Second Grade (Gr. 2)

Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 4:00 PM | Grade Level: 2nd | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math | Presenter: Cheryl Dick

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Let a second grade expert guide you through the crucial, first 30 days of the school year and ensure you and your new students get off to a good start. Discover how to maximize student independence by teaching classroom procedures from day one. Let Cheryl take you through the purposeful establishment of day-to-day expectations to increase positive behavior and maximize your instructional time. Then, examine early assessment techniques and effective grouping strategies to further your differentiation efforts as you get to know your students. Plus, learn the best ways to introduce rituals to build classroom community and explore effective and inclusive whole-group instruction practices you can use to start your year off on the right foot.

Engage, Empower, Achieve! Strategies for Managing a Classroom Where Students Love to Learn (Gr. K-6)

Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 4:00 PM | Grade Level: K,1,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math | Presenter: Donna Whyte

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Come join Donna to discover the many ways you can change your classroom to engage all students along with effective management structures to create the class of your dreams. It doesn't matter whether you come from a high-poverty, high-needs, inclusive, or “everyday” classroom—you'll benefit from sharing a day of proven strategies that work. Delve into how strengthened engagement leads to increased achievement and a student-centered classroom where instructional time is maximized and management challenges are fewer. Get powerful ideas and strategies for classroom management, boosting student choice and independence, and activating beyond-the-behavior chart management. Plus, explore classroom ideas that address small- and whole-group engagement, time management, and effective supports for social-emotional learning and self-regulation. In one motivating day, Donna shows you how to apply her ideas to your classroom so you, too, can experience the big difference small changes can make.

DI for the Middle/High: Principles, Myth-Busters & Lesson Design (Gr. 6-12)

Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 4:00 PM | Grade Level: 6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11th,12th | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math | Presenter: Rick Wormeli

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Differentiation is a great idea, but how does it work in the middle and secondary classroom? You have to teach an already overloaded curriculum to varied readiness levels and backgrounds among students, all in one 50-minute class period that meets daily or sometimes every other day, while mindful of students’ growing need for personal maturation. Rick shows you how to teach smarter, not harder, and tackle the challenges you face. Join him for a practical look at principles and practices to help you differentiate instruction. Look at elements of differentiated lesson design and how to adapt parts of it as needed, how to group students flexibly, and where to find time to work with middle and high school students when the regular classroom doesn’t allow it. Rick also focuses on how to tier and scaffold learning within one class according to readiness, work in feedback and re-teaching, meet the needs of advanced learners, and prepare students for learning in the years ahead. Plus, he intro

The First 30 Days of Kindergarten (Gr. K)

Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 4:00 PM | Grade Level: K | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math | Presenter: LeAnna Wolkis-Goldstein, NBCT

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The first 30 days of kindergarten are so important. Make sure you and your new kinders get off to a good start. Join LeAnna to discover how to maximize student independence by teaching classroom procedures from day one. Let her take you through the purposeful establishment of day-to-day expectations to increase positive behavior and maximize your instructional time. Then, examine early assessment techniques and effective grouping strategies to further your differentiation efforts as you get to know your students. Plus, learn the best ways to introduce rituals to build classroom community and explore effective and inclusive whole-group instruction practices you can use to start your year off on the right foot.

Time's Up on Timed Tests: Easy Fact Fluency Strategies without the Tears (Gr. 1-5)

Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 4:00 PM | Grade Level: 1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math | Presenter: Kristin Hilty

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Fact fluency is to math as comprehension is to reading. We all know fact fluency is important, but is there a better way to assess fluency than timed tests? There is! And, Kristin provides all the details in this interactive, hands-on session. Explore how to teach your students to gain an understanding of the concept, achieve accuracy, and develop efficient strategies which lead to fluency. You'll leave with a plan to create fluency journals, individualized assessment folders, and games and activities that you can incorporate into any math fluency workstation. All of Kristin's ideas will have you saying, "Time's up on timed tests!"

The First 30 Days of First Grade (Gr. 1)

Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 4:00 PM | Grade Level: 1st | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math | Presenter: Cara Carroll

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Don't underestimate the importance of the first 30 days of first grade. Spend the day with Cara to ensure you and your new first graders get off to a good start. Discover how to encourage student independence by teaching classroom procedures from day one. Let Cara take you through the purposeful establishment of day-to-day expectations to increase positive behavior and maximize your instructional time. Then, examine early assessment techniques and effective grouping strategies to further your differentiation efforts as you get to know your students. Plus, learn the best ways to introduce rituals to build classroom community and explore effective and inclusive whole-group instruction practices you can use to start your year off on the right foot.

Teaching Kids to Thrive: Essential Skills for Success (Gr. PreK-12)

Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 4:00 PM | Grade Level: PreK,K,1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11th,12th | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math | Presenter: Debbie Silver, Ed.D., Dedra Stafford

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The message of this inspiring day is grounded in the latest research and balanced with practical strategies, making it perfect for the PreK–12 classroom. Debbie and Dedra demonstrate how to integrate social and emotional learning into a curriculum that has been shown to increase personal and school-wide growth. In their friendly and approachable style, they present strategies, activities, and stories to help you develop responsible, self-motivated learners. Learn a variety of social, academic, and self-skill strategies along with ideas and activities for teaching students mindfulness. Empower your students to tap into their inner strengths, self-regulate and control executive functions, and develop growth mindset. See the results in your classroom as students demonstrate perseverance and resilience, a sense of responsibility, honesty, integrity, empathy, and gratitude. Spend the day with Debbie and Dedra and your thriving classroom culture will be the envy of all and the joy of each st

Guided Math Game Plan (Gr. K-2)

Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 4:00 PM | Grade Level: K,1st,2nd | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math | Presenter: Reagan Tunstall

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Get guided math going in your classroom. Join Reagan to learn an in-depth, step-by-step game plan, including her tips and tricks for managing and organizing math materials, setting behavior expectations, and handling mishaps. She offers an insider’s look at the kinds of activities you can do during your guided math time and shares simple strategies to help you keep up with the lesson-planning. Discover how to maximize the transitions and rotations that occur during guided math blocks and how to plan purposefully and effectively for differentiated, small-group math instruction. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations of student activities as well as videos and photos from classrooms where Reagan’s guided math game plan is in full swing.

Project-Based Learning: Learn It! Live It! Love It! (Gr. K-5)

Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 4:00 PM | Grade Level: K,1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math | Presenter: Dr. Lori Elliott, Matt Halpern

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Project-based learning seems to be the ticket these days. Everywhere you look, it appears teachers are at least curious about this approach. So, why now? Why is everyone talking about this PBL thing all of a sudden? Spend the day with Lori and Matt to realize the value of project-based learning. Come deepen your understanding of this instructional technique that is hands-on, authentic, and student-centered, and that naturally builds curiosity, higher-order thinking, and social skills. It’s the whole enchilada! Join Lori and Matt to discover the key elements of true project-based learning by exploring lots of amazing and real classroom PBL units. They’ll share with you a step-by-step method for planning a PBL unit and walk you through an entire unit you can take and use immediately. No need to wade through on your own the weeds of management, assessment, and how to get started. Let Lori and Matt guide you through it all in this power-packed day!
Monday, 07/09/18 9:00 AM

Learning Adventure: Red Rock Canyon (Gr. PreK-12) (Special Time: 9:00 AM-1:30 PM)

Start Time: 9:00 AM | End Time: 1:30 PM | Grade Level: PreK,K,1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11th,12th,Admin | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math

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Break away from the Strip for a half-day Wild West desert adventure into Red Rock National Conservation Area. Experience stunning views, brilliant red washed landscapes and Native American history as you journey to this "jewel in the desert." Along the way, your experienced guide will offer unique insight into Red Rock Canyon. First stop on this tour is the Red Rock Canyon Visitors Center. From the Visitors Center, your tour continues along the 13-mile scenic loop through the canyon. Your guide will stop along the way for up-close and personal information on rock formations, petroglyphs and pictographs, geology, and Native American folklore. Lunch is included. Dress appropriately for potential hot weather and bring plenty to drink. Space is limited.
Monday, 07/09/18 9:30 AM

Administrator Summit (Gr. K-12) (Special Time: 9:30 AM-4:30 PM)

Start Time: 9:30 AM | End Time: 4:30 PM | Grade Level: PreK,K,1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11th,12th,Admin | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math | Presenter: Todd Whitaker | Special Presenter: Gerry Brooks, Eliza Thomas

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What do great principals do differently? How can you find time to give each teacher the feedback they need? What are some strategies to help your staff regain a student-centered approach? Is it possible to develop strong teachers into coaches? How do you create an environment where teachers and students feel valued and empowered? Can you be an effective leader and still enjoy what you do? If you’re asking yourself these questions, then join Todd Whitaker, Eliza Thomas, and Principal Gerry Brooks in this inspiring, practical, energetic, and humorous day. It's packed with strategies, opportunities, conversations, reflections, and action-planning, all designed to make you the best leader possible.

Todd takes you through some high-impact notions and action items that reflect what great principals really do differently. From time management and teacher development to school culture and change, learn from the best how making even small, daily changes in what you do can have a hug
Tuesday, 07/10/18
Tuesday, 07/10/18 8:30 AM

From Gang Leader to Graduate: A Conscious Discipline Transformation

Start Time: 8:30 AM | End Time: 9:45 AM | Grade Level: PreK,K,1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11th,12th,Admin | Strand: PreK,K,1st,2nd,DI,Math | Presenter: Dr. Becky Bailey

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How do we transform the trajectory of pre-school to prison to gang leader to graduate? Becky believes we each must answer this question through reflection, insight, compassion, and knowledge. In her important keynote, she draws on decades of experience working with the most difficult children to outline the essential and practical steps any educator can follow to make the shift. Her unique message will change your perspective on discipline, remind you of your power as an educator to shape lives, and give you the courage to lead your own Conscious Discipline transformations.
Tuesday, 07/10/18 10:15 AM

Literacy That's Developmentally Appropriate—Let's Appropriately Develop It

Start Time: 10:15 AM | End Time: 11:30 AM | Grade Level: PreK | Strand: PreK | Presenter: Lucy Hart Paulson, Ed.D.

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What are developmentally appropriate literacy skills, and how should you be teaching them to young children? Explore developmentally appropriate learning expectations and effective assessment and instructional approaches to support young children’s literacy development in the earliest stages of learning to read and write.

Teaching a Growth Mindset Using Children's Literature (Gr. K–3)

Start Time: 10:15 AM | End Time: 11:30 AM | Grade Level: K,1st,2nd,3rd | Strand: DI | Presenter: Matt Halpern

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Instill in your students a growth mindset—the key to success in school and life. Matt gives you tips for introducing the vocabulary and themes of optimism, flexibility, persistence, resilience, and empathy through children’s literature, videos, and activities. Motivate your students now to use growth mindset vocabulary with each other, their families, and you, and they'll reap the benefits of growth-oriented thinking throughout their lives.