February
Managing an Effective Classroom Grades K-8 Date: February 22, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Location: SuccessLink Office This session is geared for new and veteran teachers. Attendees will work through ideas to implement classroom management that works for them. Ideas will be shared about routines and procedures, organizational tips as well as answer those questions they may be asking: Can I change my management now? What do I need to think about to set up for next year? What can I do to move to the next level? Participants will take home organizational ideas, classroom activities and ideas to help in their classroom management the very next day!
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Common Core Doesn’t Have to be a Mystery Date: February 23-24, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $300 Non-Members Fee: $400 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitators: Dr. Sarah Odom, Larry Flakne and Amy Youngblood Location: St. Louis, MO Hampton Inn & Suites Forest Park Many educators have become overwhelmed as they think about how Common Core will have to be implemented. There is a presumption that Common Core will simply come to mean COMPLICATED! This does not have to be the case. Common Core is simply a set of standards. Don’t let them make you apprehensive. The process for implementing Common Core will be unfolded during this two day workshop. Participants will gain an understanding of the Common Core Standards; analyze the BIG TEN literacy standards that will be taught across curricular lines in ELA, Science, Social Sciences, and Technical Courses; analyze the Mathematical Practices; analyze current lessons to determine alignment to the Common Core Standards; and leave with a plan to use all available data to issue in college and career readiness and to prepare your schools and districts.
March
Technology Enhanced Leadership Series - receive an iPad Using Technology to Streamline Your Day!
Date: March 9, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Member's Fee (16g wi-fi iPad): $1375 Non-member's fee (16g wi-fi iPad): $1475
Member's Fee (16g wi-fi iPad with 3G): $1505 Non-member's fee (16g wi-fi iPad with 3G): $1605 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Julie Barchenski Location: SuccessLink Office This 4-day professional development series will assist school leaders in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to use technology as a tool to streamline their day for more effective and efficient leadership. Participants will receive an iPad, GObserve evaluation software and training, a one year subscription to the MO Teaching Jobs Premium site and books to enhance their learning.
GoObserve for the iPAD Teacher observations made easy Date: March 12, 2012 Time: 10:00-3:00 Members Fee: (includes software and training): $250 Non-Members Fee: (includes software and training): $350
Member's Fee: (includes software and training and 16g wi-fi iPad): $750 Non-member's Fee: (includes software and training and 16g wi-fi iPad): $850
Member's Fee: (includes software and training and 16g wi-fi 3G iPad): $880 Non-member's Fee: (includes software and training and 16g wi-fi 3G iPad): $980
Other iPad models are available - please call for Pricing Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Julie Barchenski Location: SuccessLink Office
GoObserve is back and better then ever!! Classroom observations are one of the most important jobs of a school principal. GoObserve™ is a software tool that can help you more efficiently schedule classroom observations and more effectively capture the salient instructional activities that occurred during these observations. The iPAD version includes Mobile, Digital Observations, eliminates pen and paper, simplifies Observations and Walkthroughs, allows users to completely customize programmable fields and includes local generation of reports with web archives and custom analytics. (training also available for android operating systems)
Common Core and the Preschool Teacher Date: March 14, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $100 Non-Members Fee: $100 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Amy Youngblood Location: SuccessLink Office The Common Core Standards are calibrated to ensure that students leave K-12 schools ready for work and college, but what about preschool? What can preschool teachers do to get their students ready to enter Kindergarten in light of the Common Core State Standards? Participants will gain a better understanding of the Common Core, what is being asked of Kindergarten Teachers, and how this will impact the preschool classroom. Developmentally appropriate strategies and activities to help ready students for kindergarten will be shared. Click here to register.
Science Inquiry Workshop Date: March 20, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Betty Beal Location: SuccessLink Office
Do your students need strategies to help in their understanding of Grade Level Expectation Strand 7-INQUIRY. If so, this workshop is for you. Participants will be instructed using Julia Cothron’s 4-Question Strategy in order to help students identify independent and dependent variables. The work will also focus on using the Experimental Design Template to help students keep information organized. Teachers will be provided templates suitable for posting in the room which help students with writing a hypothesis, problem, title, variables, testable question, and data tables.
Student Engagement Equals Student Achievement Date: March 21, 2012 Time: 10:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Staff Member Location: SuccessLink Office
Researched based ideas and strategies to increase your student's engagement. How do we make sure we are providing a learning environment for all students to have the opportunity to be engaged in our classrooms? Come find ideas to take back to your room and use the next day!
Notebooking for All Date: March 26, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Betty Beal Location: SuccessLink Office
Learn how to incorporate notebooking into your classroom curriculum. Notebooking assists students in learning to share their ideas, finding evidence to support those ideas, and at the same time improving their literacy skills. Teachers will create notebooks and complete activities and incorporate those into their notebooks.
Power Walkthrough
Date: 3/29 & 3/30 Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Member Fee: $250 Non-Member Fee: $350 Fee includes lunch and handouts Location: SuccessLink office * This price does NOT include software. Software MUST be purchased from McREL at a cost of $250. During this two-day workshop, SuccessLink’s McREL-trained facilitator provides participants with a practical understanding of the nine categories of the strategies in Classroom Instruction that Works, why they are so powerful in improving student learning, and how to identify their use in classrooms. Using Power Walkthrough® software, this training helps school leaders turn their regular classroom observations into “power walkthroughs” by using a PDA, Tablet PC, Blackberry, iTouch, or iPhone loaded with McREL’s Web-based software that uses their popular books, Classroom Instruction that Works and Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works, as the basis for classroom observations. PD packages including hardware and training available; please call for price.
April Problem-Based Learning Date: April 9, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Betty Beal Location: SuccessLink Office Problem-Based Learning melds curriculum and instruction in such a way that students engage in learning curricular goals and objectives through meaningful contexts. This workshop will be an introduction to Problem-Based Learning. Participants will be introduced to the process by working through an ill-structured, problematic situation. Participants will be given time to begin creating the framework for a classroom problem. Participants are asked to bring curriculum or textbooks to begin the process of mapping the problem to be investigated.
Professional Development Workshop for PDC Chairs and Committee Members. Date: April 10, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
“How to design and implement your professional development plan to support the school/district improvement plans SIP and CSIP.
This workshop provides new PDC members with a grounding in the principles of good staff development. The Missouri Staff Development Guidelines for Student Success will be distributed and studied. Exemplary practices at the building and district level will be discussed. The role of the chairperson of the PDC will be defined and resources for the chair will be shared. Making your PDC team highly impactful will be the result.
Test Preparation Workshop for Principals Licensure Praxis Exam Date: April 16, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
“Gain insight into the Praxis Exam by practicing sample test items and scoring rubrics.”
This is a timely forum for sensitizing the examinee to items which will be tested during the Praxis exam from ETS. The workshop covers the ISLLC Standards, language around these standards and practice items which will insure a better performance when one takes the exam.
How to Build Highly Effective Teams through Experiential Programming. Date: April 17, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
“Teambuilding through engaging activities that provides simulations to real problems”.
Through a series of engaging activities in group initiatives the team will learn the dynamics necessary for building highly effective teams. The program is modeled after the carefully researched outcomes of “Experiential Learning”. Find out the stumbling blocks of dysfunctional teams and what it takes to make the work of building teams so exciting. This workshop builds on the human potential of any team.
Test Preparation Workshop for Superintendents Praxis Exam Date: April 23, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
Alternative Pay and Compensation Systems that promote excellence in Teaching and Learning. Date: April 24, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
The current educational climate around evaluation is creating numerous models of compensation that reward teachers who demonstrate significant gains in academic achievement with their students. Merit, Incentive or Pay for Performance are just a few of the terms being used to create these new compensation systems. Study the steps to creating these systems and study existing state models that are having some success.
May
Standards Assessment Inventory SAI Date: May 16, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
“How do we use assessment to plan our professional development?”
Learn how to conduct a professional development audit of how well your system is providing high quality professional development. The audit gives data on how well you are doing as a professional development committee; it also gives you future goals on improving your performance. The data can be automated allowing for each staff member to give input electronically to your PD plan.
Come-We Will Show You More, The Important Things About Common Core Dates: May 22, June 26, July 25, and August 2 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $350 Non-Members Fee: $450 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Amy Youngblood Location: SuccessLink Office
The important thing about the Common Core is it is here to stay. It is research and evidence-based, aligned with college and work expectations, rigorous, and internationally benchmarked. But the most important thing about the Common Core is it is here to stay.
The purpose of this series of four workshops is to help 1st and 2nd grade teachers learn the important features to effectively implement the Common Core State Standards in their classrooms. Central to this training will be discussion of what’s included in the Common Core Standards, with a careful eye for what’s new. A discussion of Missouri’s state-level GLE’s, followed by an analysis of the standards, will provide the foundation for the development of instructional strategies that will meet the expectations of the Common Core. An analysis of suggested exemplars for Common Core ELA standards and literature currently being used in your classrooms will be conducted. The workshop series will offer strategies and resources to meet the needs of Missouri’s 1st and 2nd grade teachers in Communication Arts and Math as they blaze the trail for Common Core implementation.
June
How to Build Highly Effective Teams through Experiential Programming. Date: June 4, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
Professional Development Workshop for PDC Chairs and Committee Members. Date: June 6, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
Alternative Pay and Compensation Systems that promote excellence in Teaching and Learning. Date: June 18, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
Science Inquiry Workshop Date: June 19, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Betty Beal Location: SuccessLink Office
Notebooking for All Date: June 25, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Betty Beal Location: SuccessLink Office
Know Yourself Date: June 25, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
“To be an effective leader one must know their areas of strength and need”.
This workshop offers diagnostic and introspective looks at the participant leadership and learning styles as well as tools they can use to examine their school teams. Leadership is the art of getting others to do what it is you feel is necessary to make your organization successful. This workshop magnifies your strengths and organizes your workforce in a way that all can be successful. In order to become the most effective leader one has to develop many leaders within their organization. Learn how one achieves this vitality in an organization.
Test Preparation Workshop for Principals Licensure Praxis Exam Date: June 27, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
July
Elementary Mathematics Boot Camp Date: July 9 - July 13, 2012 Time: 8:00 - 4:00 Members Fee: $500 Non-Members Fee: $600 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL-Register by May 1st and receive a $50 discount. Fee Includes Materials and Lunch Facilitator: Laura Parn Location: Hampton Inn at Forest Park, St. Louis, MO This staff development course is intended to give participants a strong foundation in mathematics content that must be understood deeply to teach well at the elementary/beginning intermediate levels. This course aims to not only strengthen teachers' knowledge of content, but to also equip teachers with research based best practices of how to deliver instruction to students in effective and meaningful ways. Connections to Missouri Grade Level Expectations and the Common Core State Standards will be evident throughout the week.
Standards for Mathematical Practices-Bringing them to Life Conference! When: July 17 & 18, 2012 Where: Inn at Grand Glaize, Osage Beach, MO Conference Registration begins at 11:30 AM on July 17th! Early Bird Special: $249 (Register by May 1st!) After May 1st: $299 Pre-Service Teacher Rate: $75 Contact (573) 348-4731 for hotel reservations!
The Standards for Mathematical Practices-Bringing them to Life Conference will bring together experts from across the nation to discuss how to implement the processes and proficiencies embedded in the Standards for Mathematical Practices from the Common Core State Standards.
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Managing an effective classroom Date: July 24, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Diane Gillaspie Location: SuccessLink Office
Grades K-8
This session is geared for new and veteran teachers. Attendees will work through ideas to implement classroom management that works for them. Ideas will be shared about routines and procedures, organizational tips as well as answer those questions they may be asking: Can I change my management now? What do I need to think about to set up for next year? What can I do to move to the next level? Participants will take home organizational ideas, classroom activities and ideas to help in their classroom management the very next day!
August
Problem-Based Learning Date: August 6, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Betty Beal Location: SuccessLink Office Problem-Based Learning melds curriculum and instruction in such a way that students engage in learning curricular goals and objectives through meaningful contexts. This workshop will be an introduction to Problem-Based Learning. Participants will be introduced to the process by working through an ill-structured, problematic situation. Participants will be given time to begin creating the framework for a classroom problem. Participants are asked to bring curriculum or textbooks to begin the process of mapping the problem to be investigated.
Performance Based Principal Evaluations PBPE Date: August 6, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
“How principals gain insight and support by being evaluated effectively?”
What makes a good principal even stronger is answered in this workshop. Learn about how to utilize the PBPE to mine the talents of the leadership in your buildings. The role of evaluator provides leadership the unique opportunity to grow future leadership to a new level. The pyramid of growth is discovered along with a vast number of other resources.
Performance Based Teacher Evaluation PBTE Date: August 7, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
“The Principals Role in Evaluating Teaching and Learning”
The key to high levels of learning in your building is having an excellent teaching staff. Evaluation becomes the tool to achieve a dynamic learning team. Learn the steps in making the PBTE a powerful instrument to improve the school culture, one teacher at a time. The new state model of teacher development will be covered during this workshop. The workshop will also cover national development models which address academic success as a measure of improved teaching.
September
Professional Development Workshop for PDC Chairs and Committee Members. Date: September 10, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
October
Performance Based Principal Evaluations PBPE Date: October 3, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
Performance Based Teacher Evaluation PBTE Date: October 10, 2012 Time: 9:00-3:00 Members Fee: $150 Non-Members Fee: $250 Fee Includes Lunch and Materials Facilitator: Doug Miller Location: SuccessLink Office
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