| Session Titles |
| An Introduction to Assessment FOR Learning |
Assessment Literacy |
At Risk Learners |
Brain Based Classrooms |
| Creating Mathematical Minds |
Differentiated Instruction in Mixed Ability Classrooms |
Differentiated Instruction with Technology |
Formative Assessment |
| Intermediate Differentiated Instruction |
Maximizing the Achievement of English Language Learners |
Powering Up: 21st Century Tools |
Reading in the Content Areas |
| Standards Based Instruction |
Response to Instruction: Using Data to Make Decisions |
Teaching the Digital Age Learner |
Teaching with the Brain in Mind |
| |
Time Management for Educators |
Using Rubrics to Enhance Student Performance |
Working with Our Most Difficult and Challenging Students |
| Session Title |
Presenter |
Description |
| An Introduction to Assessment FOR Learning |
Tom Schimmer
6 hours of EILA |
This session will serve as an introduction to Assessment for Learning. Specifically, the research, the context, and the vision of how classroom assessment can play a significant role during instruction will give participants a clear understanding of the distinction between Assessments of and for Learning. In addition, participants will come to understand the keys to quality assessment as well as the important place that descriptive feedback holds throughout the learning continuum. Classroom examples of how to put theory into practice will also be shared. |
| Assessment Literacy |
Measured Progress; 6 hours of EILA credit; qualifies as CE update hours |
Literate teachers understand how to apply sound measurement and instructional practices in their classrooms. Every administrator and teacher needs to recognize the "information power" of accurately administered and effectively used assessment. They need to understand the practices, purposes, and uses of various assessments and the information they reveal. |
| At Risk Learners |
Franklin Schargel
6 hours EILA, qualifies as CE update hours
|
This exciting series has been designed to provide field-tested ideas about working with at-risk students. Designed to be presented in an easy to use format and implemented quickly in classrooms, these are concise snapshots of what educators can do to keep At Risk Students from dropping out, staying in school and being successful. Teachers can apply these practical tips in their classrooms the next day.
|
| Brain Based Classrooms |
Eric Jensen; 6 hours of EILA credit; qualifies as CE update hours |
The human brain is both highly receptive to positive factors as well as vulnerable to negative factors. This remarkable and practical program reveals the startling links between poverty and the latest brain/mind research. |
| Creating Mathematical Minds |
Leanne Luttrel; 4 hours EILA credit |
Session 1: Using venn diagrams to promote algebraic thinking
Session 2: Singapore Math - problem solving: fractions and ratios
Session 3: Increasing mathematical understanding through logic and enrichment activities |
Differentiated Instruction in Mixed Ability Classrooms
|
Cindy Strickland; 6 hours EILA credit, qualifies as CE update hours |
In today’s world, where the backgrounds of our students are so diverse and their needs seemingly so numerous, teachers must find ways to consistently reach more kids more often. We can increase the likelihood of this happening by recognizing and responding to our students’ varied readiness levels for new learning, honoring and celebrating their diverse interests, and understanding their unique preferences for how they learn new information and practice new skills. Come join 25-year teaching veteran and differentiation expert Cindy Strickland for a motivating (yet sensible!) introduction to differentiation of instruction. |
| Differentiated Instruction with Technology |
Melinda Tilley; 6 hours EILA credit; qualifies for CE update hours |
This seminar will give educators a basic foundation of Differentiated Instruction and give examples and resources on various technology tools to assist teachers in technology integration. By utilizing a variety of technology, from software to Web 2.0 tools, teachers are creating a 21st century learning environment in which all students can succeed. |
| Formative Assessment |
Measured Progress; 6 hours of EILA credit, qualifies as CE update hours |
Simply put, formative assessment is part of the day-to-day instructional process. It happens during instruction, not after. As practice, formative assessment gives both teachers and students feedback to help clarify misconceptions and refine skills during the learning process. Formative assessmenet involves classroom instructional strategies that may already be part of your culture of good teaching. The key to effective formative assessment practice is getting teachers to act upon the information they gather during student learning. We guide you through the process of putting formative assessment data to work. |
| Intermediate Differentiated Instruction |
Cindy Strickland; 6 hours EILA credit, qualifies as CET update hours
|
How do teachers think about, plan for, and carry out differentiation within the context of an entire unit of study? In these sessions, teachers ready to move beyond the basics in differentiation will analyze and emulate examples of differentiation that are multi-faceted in nature and that exemplify the key differentiation principle of flexible grouping. |
| Maximizing the Achievement of English Language Learners |
Catherine Brown; 6 hours EILA credit, qualifies as CE update hours |
These four sessions look at concrete, practical ways to take the best of research and turn it into a powerful, effective program to ensure maximum achievement and participation for English language learners. Many of the strategies are simultaneously effective with all students. |
| Powering Up: 21st Century Tools |
Duane Lewis; 14.5 hours of EILA credit |
Learn how to use 21st Century tools and where to integrate them into your learning environment. Participants will assess their gaps and then develop plans of action for incorporating an interdependence of hardware, software, infrastructure, pedagogy, learning skills, and teacher training in their educational community. |
| Reading in the Content Areas |
Marilyn McGuire; 6 hours EILA credit; qualifies as CE update hours |
Reading is a gatekeeper skill. Students who have sound reading skills that can adapt to a variety of reading materials are set up for school success. Students who struggle often do so because of poor reading skills. While teachers are typically taught how to teach reading, they are usually not taught how to teach reading skills in the all-important content areas or how to address the wide ranges of reading ability in each class—ranges that only grow as students progress through the grades. This course provides research-based, specific and immediately useful strategies that teachers can use to increase student reading ability and content area knowledge. |
| Response to Instruction: Using Data to Make Decisions |
Lexie Domarodski;
3 hours of EILA |
To provide instruction that is targeted to students needs, teachers must be clear about thresholds of risk and benchmarks that indicate a further need for intervention. This data analysis webinar will focus on the aspects of a comprehensive assessment system that includes screening, diagnosis, progress monitoring and program assessments. |
| Standards Based Instruction |
Measured Progress; 6 hours of EILA credit, qualifies as CE update hours |
When content and performance standards are embedded in curriculum and instruction, the classroom becomes a positive environment filled with student-centered learning activities and assessments. Our goal is to help educators build on what they already know, to effectively integrate standards with curriculum and assessment through interactive unit- and lesson-planning processes. |
| Teaching the Digital Age Learner |
Duane Lewis; 3 hours of EILA credit; qualifies as CE update hours |
To prepare schools for teaching the digital age learner, it is essential to outline a comprehensive plah to ensure success. This session will allow participants to use core business philosophy to create a vision, set goals, and align technology to content standards. |
| Teaching with the Brain in Mind |
Eric Jensen; 6 hours of EILA credit; qualifies as CE update hours |
Eric Jensen is back with a completely revised and updated take on his classic work, featuring new research and practical strategies to enhance student comprehension and improve student achievement. This practical and research-based program focuses on seven core teaching strategies that matter most. |
|
Trapper Woods; 6 hours EILA credit |
Part 1: How to organize, plan and schedule events using traditional paper and pen OR web based tools
Part 2: Linking daily actions to long range solutions
Part 3: Dealing with interruptions and How to delegate effectively
Part 4: Effective and powerful meetings |
| Using Rubrics to Enhance Student Performance |
Heidi Andrade; 3 hours EILA credit; qualifies as CE update hours |
This program includes: brief theory of assessment as a moment of learning and as ongoing assessment and recent research on the value of formative assessment; the basics of rubrics; examples of good rubrics and what makes them good; introduction to how to create and use rubrics with students; using rubrics to provide formative assessment; the pyramid; common misconceptions about self- and peer assessment, student self-assessment, peer assessment; grading rubrics and more. |
| Working with Our Most Difficult and Challenging Students |
Chris and Mark Boynton; 6 hours EILA, qualifies as CET update training |
Learn powerful approaches for dealing with the most challenging and disruptive students; strategies for dealing with students who display Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, anger management issues, and get into power struggles; how to respond effectively to noncompliant students; how to prevent most discipline problems before they occur; how to utilize the 4 critical components of classroom discipline; how to deal with non-cooperative and angry parents; and much more. |
