ANNUAL TEACHER INSTITUTE
LOCATION:
CARBONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
R E G I O N A L O F F I C E O F E U CAT I O N # 3 0 ALEXANDER, JACKSON, PERRY, PULASKI, & UNION COUNTIES
OCTOBER 7, 2016
DISTRICTS CAIRO UNIT #1
KEYNOTE: DR. DAVID M. MOUSER FOCUS ON IMPACT: TEACHING THE LESSONS THAT MATTER
EGYPTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT #5 TAMAROA #5 LICK CREEK #16 COBDEN #17 ANNA COMMUNITY #37
This energetic keynote provides perspective on why we all became educators. Through sharing humorous examples, Dr. Mouser reminds us to focus on the “child in front of us” while realizing the power we all have to IMPACT one another.
JONESBORO #43 PINCKNEYVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #50 DONGOLA UNIT DISTRICT #66 ANNA-JONESBORO #81 SHAWNEE #84 DESOTO GRADE SCHOOL #86
Parking will be available on the north side of CCHS along Walnut Street and on the east side of CCHS along Giant City Road. There will be additional parking available on the south side of University Mall at the far end of the J.C. Penney parking lot. This is approximately 200 yards from CCHS. There will be a shuttle bus available starting at 7:30AM. We are encouraging staff to carpool. The east side entrance is the main entrance to the event.
SIGN-IN PROCEDURE
CARBONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #95
Sign-in tables will be set up in the main hall and in the cafeteria. Tables will be marked and you will sign in at your district’s table.
CENTURY #100 MERIDIAN COMMUNITY #101 PINCKNEYVILLE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL #101 GIANT CITY GRADE SCHOOL #130
Sign-in will be available between 8:00AM and 8:25AM.
UNITY POINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #140 CARBONDALE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL #165 TRICO COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #176
Donna Boros, Regional Superintendent & John Hawkins, Assistant Regional Superintendent
MURPHYSBORO UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #186 ELVERADO UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #196 COMMUNITY CON. SCHOOL DISTRICT #204 DUQUOIN UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #300
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE
JAMP SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TRI-COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EUCATION #30
BREAKOUT SCHEDULE
SESSIONS
8:00—8:30
Professional Networking (Coffee, & Continental Breakfast)
8:30—8:45
Welcome, Pledge & Introductions
8:45—9:50
Keynote
10:00—10:50 Breakout #1
Each topic will be repeated during both sessions unless otherwise noted.
11:00—11:50 Breakout #2 12:00—1:00 Technical Assistance (Room C103)
6-8 Math Warm-Ups and Wrap-Ups IS (Breakout #2 only) D212 Jill Winthrop Short activities to begin or end class that incorporate review, quick assessment, and the 8 mathematical practices. A Fresh Perspective on Documenting Student Growth A (Breakout #2 only) C111 Christie Dr. McIntyre This presentation will offer a different perspective on how teachers can document student growth in their classrooms. We will go beyond the Common Core to consider what we know about good developmental practices. All Kids Count IS Jennifer Parks , Karen Moss, & Janice Hyte Introducing developmentally appropriate math activities for young children An Overview of the Write to Read site developed by Foundational Services IS FS (Breakout #2 only) Margo Willis & Bryan Dunn The Write to Read site offers teachers throughout the state.
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CARBONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
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Answers to Help With At-Risk Sudents: Building Your Resources SE D110 Sarah Steinkamp & Sherry Jones, MD Are you the person that students come to with sensitive issues? Come and learn new resources and network with other teachers on ways to handle these difficult situations. Approaching the Danielson Framework through the Lens of Paulo Freire, Stop Motion Poetry in the Art Studio IS B117 Joshua Shearer This session will examine a student led project, where middle school students wrote a poem then created stop motion videos to illustrate it. These poems focused on creating an environment of tolerance and respect in our district. Participants will examine and discuss the effects of turning the curriculum over to the students, and how literature and technology can be incorporated into art lessons. Are you the person students come to with sensitive issues? SE C109 Jackson County Health Department Come learn new resources and network with other teachers on ways handle these situations!” Are you Your Teens Drug Dealer? Proscription drug safety SE Marie Lee Current trends in substance abuse in teens.
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Beginner's Guide to Google Classroom IT Stephanie Hill
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Participants will be given a basic overview of Google classroom including setting up classes, posting announcements and assignments, and grading through classroom.
NDS STRA KEY
Instructional strategies - IS Assessment - A
Vocational - V Environmental Education - EE Safe Schools & Classrooms - SS Foundational Services - FS Networking - N Social & Emotional - SE Leadership - L Instructional Technology - IT
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EUCATION #30 Collaborative Intervention Technique SS B107 Larry Newman Have you ever walked into the faculty room venting about a particular student? Your colleagues sit patiently listening. Lunch is over and everyone leaves. What's been accomplished? What if there were specific techniques you could employ and instead of leaving with indigestion you leave with specific intervention ideas. There are! I believe the best resources on the planet sit in classrooms across this country every day and they remain untapped. Attend this workshop with a specific student in mind and leave with a solid intervention plan. Our time together will be highly interactive with the focus on you the classroom teacher. Connecting the Dots: Balanced Assessment, Student Learning Objectives, and Teacher Evaluation FS A (Breakout #2 only) C103 Lori Dr. James-Gross, Maria Deaton, Kerry Glenn & Jennifer Wilson This breakout session will explain how to utilize a balanced assessment approach through Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) to address Teacher Evaluation. Presenters will address each area and answer frequently asked questions. There will be an opportunity for networking among participants. Co-Teaching in the Classroom: "Lifting Co-Teaching to the Next Level" IS C113 Brandi Jones & Michelle Buchheit Participants will learn about the Duet Co-Teaching Model and how to effectively implement it. Focus will be on collaboration, lesson planning, and grouping strategies. The session will provide a basic overview and useful strategies to use when just beginning to implement co-teaching in your classroom or for those who are wanting to take their co-teaching to the next level. The emphasis will be on strategies appropriate for grades 6-12. Counselor Round Table N Katie Hickam & Tara Hargraves A round table for school counselors to discuss relevant issues
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Create Your Narrative: Marketing Your School and Classrooms L (Breakout #2 only) Gym Dr. David Mouser Marketing our programs is a great way to create school and community support. This edcamp style session will allow participant to discover ways of marketing schools and classrooms. Participants will be encouraged to share personal examples.
LOCATION:
CARBONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
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Creating Rubrics Pre-K to 12 A D114 April Teske Participants will learn about the qualities of valid and reliable rubrics. There will be an opportunity to evaluate sample rubrics in small groups. CTE Teacher Round Table V Rick Cook CTE grant buisness and a local business panel discussion.
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Differentiating Instruction in the Elementary Classroom IT (Breakout #1 only) C111 Christie Dr. McIntyre This presentation will explore strategies and structures that an elementary teacher can employ to differentiate instruction in the classroom. Local, state, and national resources for teachers will be highlighted. Dos and Don'ts of Social Media L Auditorium Shawn McLain, Attorney What is ok to do online and what is not? This presentation is a discussion on how state and federal school law applies to social media use by students, teachers, and districts. Eclipse 2017 Event Preparation and Activities IS D200 Harvey Henson & Angela Box A total solar Eclipse will occur on August 21, 2017 and Carbondale is the epicenter of this extraordinary astronomical event. An overview of the Eclipse will be presented along with a discussion of the activities planned at SIU and the preparation with NASA and many other partner organizations. Educational Opportunities with the Shawnee National Forest EE B100- Cafeteria Wendy Cowsert Information will be provide on the Shawnee National Forest, environmental educational opportunities, and the Educational Trunks the Forest has to offer. This session will showcase the “Bat Trunk” and a demonstration of activities from that Trunk.
NDS STRA KEY
Instructional strategies - IS Assessment - A
Vocational - V Environmental Education - EE Safe Schools & Classrooms - SS Foundational Services - FS Networking - N Social & Emotional - SE Leadership - L Instructional Technology - IT
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EUCATION #30 Effective District Leadership Teams L D113 Janice Winters In this session we will examine the impact effective district leadership teams have on increasing student achievement. We will explore the functions of districts leadership teams, school leadership teams and instructional leadership teams as well as how they can work together effectively to achieve district goals. Establishing a Safe School Culture SS A101 Scott Heydt While National and local climate may shift year to year, resilient schools focus on establishing and maintaining a holistic safe school culture rather than only addressing the issue du jour. A safe school culture focuses on understanding the causes of violence, developing pro-social skills, and maintaining fair, firm, and consistent policies. Participants in this session will explore the role of shame in violence. Through that lens, participants will analyze the power of a school-wide Full Value Contract and emphasis on 3R's (Respect, Responsibility, Relationships). Finally, participants will judge the fairness, firmness, and consistency of their school's policies regarding violence against others. Experiential Learning in the Outdoors EE B100- Cafeteria Steve Gariepy & Ellen Esling Did you know Southern Illinois is THE place to be on August 21st, 2017? In this workshop, learn how to introduce the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse to your students. This hands-on classroom exercise will provide an introduction to Earth’s Place in the Universe, packed with Next Generation Science Standards galore! Then you’ll learn about funding opportunities to bring your students out to Touch of Nature, to experience outdoor education and learn more about this twice-in-a-lifetime event, happening in our backyard! Exploration and Discovery EE B100- Cafeteria Becky Hilman & Greg Nejmanoeski Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge offers educational trunks as a fun and easy way to teach about this unique area. The activities in these trunks focus on developing a life-long appreciation of wetlands and associated biological diversity. The trunks include ste-by-step activities and related tools and materials for educators to lead the program on their own; or, subject to availability, a staff member may lead the class.
LOCATION:
CARBONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
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Flexible & Affordable Endorsement Programs at Dominican University L D109 Ben Mueller & Bridget Burns Dominican University's School of Education offers various online programs leading to state endorsements in Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, Reading Teacher, and Technology Specialist. Candidates who complete an endorsement through Dominican will also have the opportunity to complete a Master of Arts in Education degree. Experience individualized support and mentorship from caring faculty who are invested in your success. Getting Reday for the Illinois Statehood Bicentennial Celebration 2018-2020: Programs, Projects, and Opportunities IS C112 R L Pete Housman, This is an overview of the Educational Tools and Programs being developed for your use in the class room and in your community as we tell the story of us and of the building of "Southern" Illinois from 1718-2018 Google Admin Console for Beginners IT (Breakout #2 only) H106 Jama Eddleman Participants will learn how to set up super administrator accounts and assign other users specific roles within the console. Participants will also be introduced to the different organizational levels within the admin console, as well as how to distinguish groups within the organization. We will also cover some basic group and organizational provisioning functions. Google Apps for At-Risk Learners IT IS (Breakout #1 only) James Wells Learners come in all shapes and sizes. Finding ways to help the most vulnerable can seem impossible. This session will provide some ways to use the tools in Google Apps for Education to provide some of the supports these students need to be successful.
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NDS STRA KEY
Instructional strategies - IS Assessment - A
Vocational - V Environmental Education - EE Safe Schools & Classrooms - SS Foundational Services - FS Networking - N Social & Emotional - SE Leadership - L Instructional Technology - IT
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EUCATION #30 Google Classroom IT (Breakout #2 only) H104 James Wells The addition of Google Classroom to the Google Apps for education suite has made it better than ever. In addition to the integration of the key apps, such as docs, slides, forms, calendar, and sheets, It adds a new array of communication and collaborative tools. This session will offer a basic overview of what Google Classroom can do for you. Green Bear Prevention Program SE D111 Linda Roberson-Poindexter, B.S. M.A. The Green Bear Prevention Program provides a child friendly way to talk to kids about staying safe from abuse. Age appropriate programs include puppet shows, fun books, and mock game shows to teach personal safety, internet precaution, and safe dating practices. Hot Topics for School Nurses: A Networking Oppportunity SE B120 Candice Sauerbrunn, RN As school nurses we face many challenges everyday. Join us for a school nurse round table discussion on the topics most pressing to school nurses. Identifying and Preventing Repetitive and Other Problem Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder SE (Breakout #1 only) C202 Melissa King, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA Professionals will learn about problem behavior most commonly exhibited by children with autism spectrum disorder, identifying why repetitive and other problem behaviors may occur. Evidencebased strategies to prevent these behaviors from occurring at school will be presented. Integrating Nonfiction Text In Content-Area Classes IS D208 Carrie Mueller & Shannon Clapsaddle, PhD Come see how a Science teacher and Reading teacher worked together to integrate nonfiction text into the classroom. Emphasis will be given to common core literacy standards for content areas. Investigate You Local Stream with Stream Discovery! EE (Breakout #1 only) C101 Matthew Young The Stream Discovery Program provides students with the opportunity to assess water quality in their community by monitoring macroinvertebrates and water chemistry in a local stream. Water quality data is then uploaded to National Geographic’s FieldScope mapping and data platform for comparison with student data in other Illinois watersheds. The use of the stream as an outdoor classroom allows for in depth learning opportunities and helps create a new generation of water stewards.
LOCATION:
CARBONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
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K-12 Music Networking IS N (Breakout #2 only) D108 Luke Fleisher Networking session to allow local music teachers and ensemble directors time to network and discuss plans for the coming year. KIDS Assessment in a Small, Rural District A IS (Breakout #1 only) D201 Belinda Hill & Terry Montgomery Giant City teachers and staff work together to implement the KIDS Assessment. By utilizing a variety of staff we help relieve the pressure of gathering all of the required data for each student. Learning with LEGOs IS IT C211 Laci Froemling Legos provide students with the opportunity to use their imagination and be creative, all while enhancing problem solving, math, and science skills. Student explore concepts and build projects such as bridges, catapults, zip lines, robotics, and stop-motion animation. Let's go outside! EE B100- Cafeteria Jennifer Randolph-Bollinger, Molie Oliver, & Dana Malave-Miller Join the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service as we discuss fun and educational outdoor learning opportunities in your neck of the woods. Leveraging Cultural Differences to Promote Diversity and Equity in the Classroom SE Krista Leh, M.Ed. By acknowledging and valuing diverse cultural backgrounds, educators can devise instructional lessons that contextualize critical content and skills within students' every day lives. Through this process, students learn more about one another in safe, respectful environments that promote pro-social behavior, reduce bullying, spark intrinsic motivation, increase home-school connection, and close opportunity gaps through personalized learning. This session offers strategies that school leaders and teachers can transfer immediately into their buildings and classrooms to reach and engage learners of regardless of culture, gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and ability.
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NDS STRA KEY
Instructional strategies - IS Assessment - A
Vocational - V Environmental Education - EE Safe Schools & Classrooms - SS Foundational Services - FS Networking - N Social & Emotional - SE Leadership - L Instructional Technology - IT
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EUCATION #30
Literacy Work Stations: Centers that Work! IS B202 Nikki Gahagan, Angel Ray, DeAnn Stilley, Amy Brock, Katie Russell, Aaron Hankins, Tabitha Harris, & Carla Ehlers Do your centers need a makeover? Are you looking for ways to differentiate and engage your students? Here is the session for you! Math Talk K-2- Foundational Services- IS FS (Breakout #2 only) D210 Chelsea Gilliam Participants will learn about K-2 Math Talk strategies that can be used in their daily curriculum. Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents – Making the Decision to Refer SS A100 Holly Cormier, Ph.D. & Mary Louise Cashel, PhD. This session will discuss signs and circumstances for which teachers might choose to refer children and adolescents for mental health services. We will discuss strategies for holding conversations with parents, school counselors/social workers, and administrators. Services available at the Clinical Center will be presented and other referral information will be provided. Multisystemic Therapy: Keeping Youth at Home, In School, and out of Prison SE D112 Tricia Stottler, MSW Multisystemic Therapy is an evidence-based program utilized by working with parents, schools, and within communities to eliminate antisocial behaviors in youth ages 11-17. The program helps parents and caregivers regain control of their homes and eliminate problematic behaviors. NEW and FREE Sexual Health Curriculum – 6-12 curriculum SE IT (Breakout #2 only) Jackson County Health Department Come and preview a very age appropriate sexual health curriculum! NEW and FREE Sexual Health CurriculumK-5 grade levels SE IT (Breakout #1 only) Jackson County Health Department Come and preview a very age appropriate sexual health curriculum! NGSS Network- Science IS (Breakout #2 only) Anthony Baker & Chris Midden Science Curriculum Aligned to NGSS Networking opportunities.
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CARBONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
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Overview of Math Foundational Services IS FS (Breakout #1 only) Jill Winthrop, Chelsea Gilliam, Teresa Ehlers Overview of Math Foundational Services
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Overview of Writing Matters IS FS (Breakout #1 only) C210 Margo Willis & Bryan Dunn This presentation will be an overview of the ELA Foundationalservices practices that haven proven to be effective in improving students' writing services Paying It Forward: Coaching teacher Candidates L D101 Dr. Nancy Mundschenk & April Teske Coaching teacher candidates can positively impact student learning and the teacher’s own professional practice. Join us in a focus group to share ideas and strategies to do both. Participants will be eligible for a lottery drawing. Physical Education, Danielson and Formative Assessment: How Does It Apply to Me? IS A E201 Krystal Emrick & Michelle Thomas This interactive presentation will take you through a typical PE class complete with simple, formative assessment ideas that are compliant in the Danielson Framework. Handouts will be available. Redefining a Student Centered Approach to Learning: Our PLC Success Story L IS (Breakout #1 only) Crystal Housman, Nathan Emrick, Charlee Forson, & Ashley Taylor We will share the journey and strategies of how we changed our focus on student learning and homework, introduced new interventions, and tweaked our schedule that lead to a 90% reduction of failures in just one year.
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NDS A R T S KEY
Instructional strategies - IS Assessment - A
Vocational - V Environmental Education - EE Safe Schools & Classrooms - SS Foundational Services - FS Networking - N Social & Emotional - SE Leadership - L Instructional Technology - IT
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EUCATION #30
Redefining a Student Centered Approach to Learning: Part 2 L IS (Breakout #2 only) Crystal Housman, Nathan Emrick, Charlee Forson, & Ashley Taylor Year Five....The Journey Continues. The Ups and Downs of our PLC Transformation. SB100 - Student Disciplinary Changes from a Teacher’s Perspective L David Braun, Attorney
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Library
Public Act 99-456, widely known as "SB100," made substantial changes not only to school district discipline including suspensions and expulsions, but to the evidence, procedure and standards schools are required to meet to discipline students at all levels. School counsel will explain the law and provide practical advice for staying out of trouble.
Science Foundational Service Overview: Developing Lessons and Assessments Aligned with the NGSS IS FS (Breakout #1 only) D103 Anthony Baker & Chris Midden Presenters will share lessons and assessments aligned with the NGSS. There will also be time for sharing and discussing current classroom practice and attempts at developing NGSS aligned lessons. Share Your Impact: How Do You IMPACT Students? SE (Breakout #1 only) Gym Dr. David Mouser This EdCamp style discussion will allow participants to share methods used to create a positive school and classroom culture. Participants will be encouraged to share experiences to help provide examples we all can use to improve our schools and programs. STEM-Making Real Connections for Students in Science and Math IS D209 Brent Miller & Kimberly Gould This presentation will offer attendees practical ideas and suggestions for beginning a STEM classroom. The presenters will discuss how they collaborate to create a classroom that engages students in Project Based Learning. In addition, they will share project ideas and materials to create your very own PBL classroom.
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CARBONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
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Student Engagement through Discovery Education! IT H108 Kaitlyn Fazekas Looking for new ways to engage your students of all learning styles!? Join me! I will not only dispel the myth of Discovery Edu being just being a "video service", I will show you various features to get students engaged in any subject area. From Virtual Field Trips to Board Builder, I cover it all. Trust me, you don't want to miss this session! Student Safety-Do we sit and wait or equip our students for the possibility of a school shooter? SS C102 Derek Williams, Robbie Clark-Stokes, Melinda Duke This presentation will focus on data from Homeland Security regarding traditional lock down methods vs equipping our students to fight back. The workshop will demonstrate how a district can equip their students and teachers with the knowledge and the skills necessary to fight back rather than being a sitting duck. Supporting and Supervising Paraprofessionals L (Breakout #1 only) C200 Staci Hood & Zeppelyn Brewer This workshop will address the following topics: Understanding the professional relationship Roles and responsibilities Preparation and training to work with paraprofessionals Perceived benefits and challenges Ideas to increase effectiveness Teaching New Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder SE (Breakout #2 only) C202 Melissa King, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA Professionals will become familiar with evidence-based strategies and environmental manipulations to aid in teaching new skills to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Teen Dating Violence: What Educators Need to Know SE SS C212 Andrea Geis & Amy Prudencio This presentation aims to increase the awareness of teen dating violence. Teen dating violence is unfortunately a growing issue in schools today with one out of three young people who are dating are affected by teen dating violence. Different types of abuse will be identified and discussed as well as warning signs for staff and ways to provide help.
NDS STRA KEY
Instructional strategies - IS Assessment - A
Vocational - V Environmental Education - EE Safe Schools & Classrooms - SS Foundational Services - FS Networking - N Social & Emotional - SE Leadership - L Instructional Technology - IT
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EUCATION #30
The Painless Student Growth Assessment from Start to Finish A D211 Karen Frick In this workshop audience members will learn how to create a test online using Google forms, score it online, and transfer the information into a spreadsheet that is already programed to calculate the formulas necessary to score student growth. Feel free to bring a electronic device and a flash drive. Student Growth can be done very easily and I would love to show you how. Transition, the IEP and Post-Secondary Services for students with disabilities IS C201 Denise Jones, MS & Michael Reel, MS During this session, educators will learn the necessary transition components within the IEP and expand their knowledge base regarding post-secondary resources/services. Using Best Friend Books to Enhance Reading and Writing Instruction IS FS C214 Bethany Jenkins & Heather Vaughn Learn how to make reading and writing instruction more meaningful by using familiar mentor texts, or "Best Friend Books." Using iPad Applications to Enhance Learning in the Music Classroom IS N (Breakout #1 only) D108 Stephanie Bushno Since its release in 2010, the iPad has transformed the lives of teachers and students both at home and in the classroom. Incorporating technology into the classroom has gone from a commodity to a necessity in only a few years. Since tablet technology has become increasingly appealing to the educational community, applications (apps) have been designed that are both teacher and student-centered. With the surge of portable tablets, apps, and computer software, teachers have a wide variety of options at their fingertips. This presentation focuses on improving students’ sightreading skills through the use of one iPad app, NoteWorks. Using Music to Teach Any Subject, Any Grade level! SE B106 Deborah L. Burris Dr. Music is a powerful subject which can be used to assist in the teaching of all subjects, at any grade level. The arts are crucial to the development of a child and provides the brain stimulation which draws students to engagement and assists student learning in Music.
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CARBONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
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Using Phenomena in the Chemistry Classroom IS D207 Courtney Garner & Chelsea Kaericher This presentation will look at different phenomena that can be used in high school chemistry classes to align with the Next Generation Science Standards. We will look at different demonstrations and resources to explain the phenomena and how they can be used according to the new standards. We're All in This Together! (Tips for educating students with disabilities in the General Education Setting) SE C203 Jan Pearcy, Dana Eblin-Stuart, & Kim Williams Your legal responsibilities when working with students with disabilities, tips for providing modification/ accommodations in your classroom and What You've Always Wanted to Know about Pumpkins that your Superintendent Wouldn't Tell You IS (Breakout #2 only) D201 Marcia Sinnott My goal is to interest teachers is helping their students build and race a pumpkin racer in the Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race to be held on Saturday, October 29. I plan to provide them with lesson ideas incorporating ag science, engineering, math, art, and design. Working Together For School and Campus Safety SS C108 Eric Arnold This session will discuss the statewide School and Campus Safety Program, which provides responders and educators with several options to bring training to their communities. Distinctions between courses, benefits of each, request procedures and the outcomes sought will be shared. Several real examples of incidents in Illinois will illustrate the importance of scheduling ongoing training. Attendees will learn about the various types of program courses available, how to determine the appropriate courses for their needs, how to access and request courses, and the importance of planning and ongoing training and exercises.
NDS STRA KEY
Instructional strategies - IS Assessment - A
Vocational - V Environmental Education - EE Safe Schools & Classrooms - SS Foundational Services - FS Networking - N Social & Emotional - SE Leadership - L Instructional Technology - IT
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Dedicated to Life Long Learners.
ROE #30 CONTACT INFORMATION Courthouse Phone: 618-687-7290 Courthouse Fax: 618-687-7296 Anna Office Phone: 618-634-3458 Murphysboro Annex Phone: 618-684-4890 Pinckneyville Office Phone: 618-357-2828
www.roe30.org
Thank You A special note of thanks to Carbondale Community High School for hosting this year’s Teacher Institute. This program would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of all who helped to make the day a success.
EVALUATIONS Evaluations will be completed online. Be sure to visit the link below after the institute. After you have completed the survey, a link to the “Evidence of Completion for Professional Development” form will appear as the final screen. These evaluations are used by the committee to determine structure and topics for next year’s event, so please help them by sharing your opinion with the completion of your evaluation.
This link will be open until Oct 21, 2016 https://goo.gl/forms/2uP60wdlP0sypq602
THE ILLINOIS SCHOOL CODE Attendance at the Teachers’ Institute – “The days in any school year spent by a teacher in attendance at teachers’ institute or equivalent professional education experience held under the direction of the county superintendent of schools shall be considered time expended in the service of the district and no deduction of wages shall be made for such attendance. The board may make a pro-rata deduction from the salary of any teacher
who fails or refuses to attend such institute.” (105 ILCS 5/24-3)
