Sessions
Thursday | March 29, 2007 |
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| 1:00 - 4:30 P.M. | In-depth Preconference Sessions |
Friday | March 30 |
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| 9:00 - 10:15 A.M. | Session A |
| 9:00 - 11:45 A.M. | Session AB |
| 10:30 - 11:45 A.M. | Session B |
| 1:45 - 3:00 P.M. | Session C |
Saturday | March 31 |
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| 8:30 - 9:45 A.M. | Session D |
| 8:30 - 11:15 A.M. | Session DE |
| 10:00 - 11:15 A.M. | Session E |
Session B — Friday | March 30
B Sessions are from 10:30 - 11:45 A.M.
B1
Why Teachers Resist Learning & What We Can Do About It
Daniel Moirao, Senior Consultant, Silver, Strong & Associates
This workshop will focus on research-based practices that will engage the learning community in sustained professional development. By identifying why teachers resist learning, a program of differentiation that works will be introduced—a program that has been implemented across the country and is embedded in the life of the school community. This workshop will bring together research and practice to provide participants with skills and knowledge to adapt research-based strategies that promote student achievement into their school communities.
Strands: New Session! | Coaching and Mentoring
B3
Using Micro-Observation to Develop New Teacher Practice
Eva Allison Frank, Director, CES EssentialVisions, Coalition of Essential Schools National
For over twenty years the Coalition of Essential Schools has supported teachers’ efforts to develop personalized, equitable, and intellectually challenging classrooms. Join Eva Frank, director of the CES Essential Visions DVD project, to practice coaching new teachers through classroom “micro-observations” using CES school footage and professional development materials. In this workshop participants will be working specifically on developing mentoring skills to coach new teachers to shift their educational philosophy and practice from one of “sage on the stage” to “student as worker, teacher as coach.”
Strands: New Session! | Coaching and Mentoring
B7
Support Provider 101
Peggy Chute, BTSA Coordinator, District Office, Fontana USD
This session will give you the BTSA basics—“everything you always wanted to know” as a first-year support provider. Come and learn how to build that trusting relationship, become a better listener, handle the different phases the new teacher experiences, develop questioning techniques, R&R (rules and regulations), and other skills that will help you become an effective support provider.
Strands: New Session! | BTSA/PAR Basics | Good for New Support Providers
B9
BTSA-PAR Roundtable and Networking: What Now?
Elizabeth Ellsworth, CTC Lead Assessor, Adjunct Faculty Concordia University, Encore Education Enterprises
Current issues in BTSA design and delivery will be addressed. Is partnership with PAR a reality? Share successes and concerns as we develop a teacher support community. If you elect this session, be prepared to complete a preconference email survey setting the stage for our discussion.
Strands: New Session! | Leadership (Program Leaders & Administrators)
