| Title |
Abstract |
Strand |
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| Implementing Reading Apprenticeship in Science and Social Studies Classrooms |
With the responsibility to teach reading being shared by ALL middle level educators, regardless of content area, presenters will share examples of Reading Apprenticeship lessons in Science and Social Studies content areas. Questions-Answer relationships, Graphic Organizers and Summarizing are a few of the strategies that will be highlighted. |
Integrated Curriculum |
I-1 |
| The Regional Educational Laboratory, Mid-Atlantic: Proven Programs and Practices for Educators |
The regional educational laboratories are engaged in a major dissemination effort across their regions to share the latest findings from IES evaluation research and reviews of "what works" with practitioners. The REL events are innovative, interactive forums with education practitioners, policymakers, and researchers. |
Best Practices |
I-2 |
| Epistemology, Change, and Leadership |
As educational leaders in a climate of change, it is essential that we have explored our own foundational beliefs before leading change. This workshop will examine the necessity of the development of a personal epistemology, as well as the importance of guiding of faculty to critical analysis of beliefs before real change can be initiated. Factors that influence epistemology will be discussed, as well as the development of a strategies to lead individuals to successful insight of their beliefs. |
Leadership |
I-3 |
| Basic Training in Differentiated Instruction |
Ready to start differentiating instruction but don't know where to start? This session offers a quick overview of the basics of D.I. and tips for beginners and intermediates in implementing a student-centered program. Strategies, examples, and resources will be presented and discussed. Bring your questions. |
Differentiated Instruction |
I-4 |
| MyGuide Personal Learning Program: Transform Assessment into Achievement |
This session demonstrates how to differentiate instruction and practice in classrooms by leveraging assessment data to enhance student achievement. Attendees will learn strategies for small group instruction based on data-driven, standards-based resources. This session helps educators manage differentiated instruction using technology and small-group lessons. |
Differentiated Instruction |
I-5 |
| Instructional Focus of the Month |
The Instructional Focus of the Month team, the 2009 winners of the "Teams That Make A Difference" award from Pearson and NMSA will provide ideas on how to implement literacy and mathematical thinking across content areas and establish the importance of "Data Conferences" with students for school improvement purposes. |
Integrated Curriculum |
I-6 |
| Disinterested Students? - Not if We Can Help it! |
A recent ACT study concluded that the level of academic achievement students have by eight grade has a larger impact on college and career readiness than anything that happens in high school. PHEAA's free tools can help middle schools more effectively prepare students for life after high school. |
What Drives Education |
I-7 |
| Middle Level Professors Unite |
All college professors with interest and expertise in preparing candidates for teaching in the middle level are invited to attend this organizational meeting of the PA Middle Level Professors Association. Everyone working to prepare the very best middle level educators possible for PA and the larger educational community is invited. |
Special Topics |
I-8 II-8 |
| Math in the Middle School |
My elementary and middle school experiences have provided me with some math strategies that our successful. This workshop will include activities that work on a consistent basis. |
Mathematics |
I-9 |
| Being Bully Free: A Guide To Creating A School Bullying Prevention Program |
This workshop will include discussion about the problem of bullying in today’s Middle Schools. You will learn about the Olweus model and how one Central Pennsylvania Middle School used this philosophy to create a Bullying Prevention Program. |
School Climate |
I-10 |
| Making Real-Life Connections to Science Content |
Making science content relevant to students' lives is key to learning. When students can grasp the real application of the curriculum, they become actively engaged in the learning process. Methods for linking "book stuff" to life experiences will be presented. Samples of lessons and units will be available for session participants. |
Science |
I-11 |
| Creating a Developmentally Responsive Middle School |
A 2009 Schools to Watch recipient, South Allegheny Middle School hosts an informative session on the development and implementation of a program that highlights the importance of creating an environment that supports all aspects of a student's growth. The discussion will include strategies on how to incorporate the curricular and extra curricular activities that foster the social, ethical, physical, and intellectual development of middle school students. |
Best Practices |
I-12 |
| Targeting PSSA Open-Ended Response Performance at the Middle Level |
Good performance on open-ended response items is a key to achieving proficiency on the PSSA exams; however, many students perform poorly on such items. The focus of this presentation is two-fold: first, to define causes of poor performance on open-ended prompts as identified by the Solanco School District Open-Ended Task Force, and, second, delineate action plans to improve student performance on open-ended prompts. |
What Drives Education |
II-1 |
| Five-Point Model to School Improvement |
Today’s public schools are challenged with the responsibility to improve learning for all students as set forth in the NCLB guidelines without increasing costs. Comprehensive School Improvement requires a plan that enhances student achievement without spending a lot of extra money. Highlighting "real and current" school data ~ this presentation's focus involves a Five-point school improvement model (1. Assessment; 2. Student Behavior; 3. School Organization; 4. Curriculum and Instruction; 5. Revisit/Retry). A special focus is placed on RTII Framework |
Leadership |
II-2 |
| Co-Teaching in the Differentiated Classroom |
This presentation has been designed to focus on incorporating differentiated instruction in the co-taught class. Strategies on combining co-teaching and differentiated instruction, examples of lessons, and a video that illustrates administrative support and student response will be part of this presentation. |
Differentiated Instruction |
II-3 |
| How to Teach Reading when you’re Not a Reading Teacher |
While most middle and high school level teachers were never trained to teach reading, they often get students who are struggling readers or even non-readers in their classes. This session will provide specific and practical techniques that can be used by teachers from 4th-12th grade in all subject areas to assist students with their reading skills. |
Language Arts/Literacy |
II-4 |
| Media Literacy Curriculum |
This presentation will address what media literacy is and how the "The Media Straight Up!" Curriculum Guide, designed for middle schools in Pennsylvania, will aid school professionals in the use of media as a tool against substance abuse. This curriculum provides 12 lessons that mesh with Pennsylvania's State Academic Standards. |
Special Topics |
II-5 |
| Cedarbrook (Academics+Advocacy+Collaboration) = Achievement for ALL |
Cedarbrook Middle School proudly serves seventh and eighth grade students in the diverse community of Cheltenham Township. Interdisciplinary, technology-assisted, data driven instruction engages Cedarbrook students by challenging each to think deeply and respond critically to all subject matter. As a faculty, we constantly evaluate and reflect on our practice to guarantee continuous improvement, especially as we strive to eliminate our Achievement Gap. Our “Advocacy for All” philosophy ensures that all staff members demand high academic performance from each individual student. Join with us as we discuss how our culture of creativity and collaboration has enabled the entire community to support and nurture the social, emotional, and intellectual well-being of our students. Learn how we collectively develop methods to identify our needs, respond appropriately, and evaluate our effectiveness as we march toward excellence. |
Schools to Watch |
II-6 |
| Financial and Retirement Planning - The Path to Financial Wellness |
Techniques and strategies to accumulate, protect and manage wealth will be discussed. The key segments of the presentations will include: college funding, PSERS, estate planning, and investment options. How to create a detailed financial plan will complete the presentation. |
Special Topics |
II-7 |
| The Road to Single School Culture |
We have been on the road to a single school culture since we began the teaming process. This presentation will include our teaming process and our successes and hurdles in regard to a single school culture within our middle school. |
Collaboration |
II-9 |
| Looping in the Middle: Relationships, Relevance, and Rigor |
Teaching five sections of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders is a challenge. Platinum Team builds relationships by allowing families to loop within our team. This has allowed these students to participate in unique interdisciplinary activities. Please borrow and adapt! |
Integrated Curriculum |
II-10 |
| Advisory - LIFO: Last in, First out |
Advisory is typically the last implemented tenet of middle school philosophy and the first cut in the school schedule for PSSA preparation. This session will provide research to support the importance of keeping advisory programs and samples of the curricular materials utilized by the Cambria Heights Middle School advisory program. |
What Drives Education |
II-11 |
| A Smooth and Successful Transition |
Remember your first awkward steps into middle school? Imagine having to take those steps as an “at-risk” student. Are you set up for failure, or to excel through a well-planned transition program? As professionals, we understand students’ hurtles and should provide supports to ensure success. Explore strategies needed to build a successful transition program. |
Adolescent Development |
II-12 |
| How to Turn Middle Level Students Onto Science and Meet Pa Science Standards |
Based on the developmental characteristics of middle level students, what should middle school science look like? What approach to science instruction best aligns with NMSA's "This We Believe", the cornerstone document that identifies the characteristics of exemplary middle levels schools. This workshop, through the use of power point, discussion, and hands-on activities will address these questions |
Science |
III-1 |
| Slowing Down the Writing Process to Conference and Revise |
To grow as writers, students need structured strategies to help them navigate the writing process. This presentation will highlight techniques for successful self, peer, and adult conferences that provide students with thorough feedback for revision. Through these conferences and focused mini-lessons, students see the benefit of the writing process. |
Language Arts/Literacy |
III-2 |
| Living, Laughing, and Loving the InbeTWEENS |
Why do they act this way? If you find yourself asking this question, this workshop is for you! We will explore the unique developmental needs of students ages 10-15, how they best learn, and how to help them navigate through the roller coaster ride of adolescence. |
Adolescent Development |
III-3 |
| The Brain, Learning, and Best Practice: |
Every child can and will learn given the appropriate opportunity. How do we modify our teaching strategies in the classroom to make sure that these appropriate opportunities happen for all students? This session will focus on practical and simple techniques using brain based concepts that teachers in all subject areas can use on a daily basis. |
Best Practices |
III-4 |
| Technologically Engaging Activities in Math |
A team of middle level mathematics teachers from the State College Area School District will share a variety of ideas for technologically engaging mathematics lessons using the Sympodium and SMART Notebook software. |
Mathematics |
III-5 |
| The DuBois Area Middle School Story: How a Low Income Rural School becomes a Pennsylvania Don Eichhorn School To Watch |
This Pennsylvania Don Eichhorn School has been redesignated for using academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and organizational support to create a high-performing school where all students can be successful. In this session school staff will share some of the practices that helped them earn recognition. Teaming, Individual Learning Plans for all students, data driven instruction, technology integration, character education, and bullying prevention are just some of the chapters in the DuBois Area Middle School Story. Come and be informed how we continually evaluate and redevelop our curriculum to support our belief that, “failure is not an option.” |
Schools to Watch |
III-6 |
| Operation Safe Surf and Cyber bullying |
The Office of Attorney General (OAG) offers a number of new and improved educational programs to help schools and parents empower children with knowledge to keep them safe online...and off. From Internet safety to Cyber bullying and drug abuse prevention, these unique programs feature customized lesson plans, interactive learning activities and powerful messages that speak directly to students. They are all free-of-charge. |
School Climate |
III-7 |
| What Educators Need to Know to be Safe, Secure and Successful in The Legalistic World of Today |
This session will provide an overview of how political views have and will influence educational decisions. Recently passed and proposed legislation will be discussed. What does this mean to educators, especially for safety, security and supervision? Just when you think you know it all, there are additional legal issues that need to be addressed on the continuum of learning. Additional topics to be presented include: the Courts, Students, and Schools, issue and answers for decision-making, and the must know items in the redefining of education. Recent happenings affecting Confidentiality, Record keeping, Custody, Obstruction of Justice, search and seizure, and State Created Danger will be discussed. Other topics include: student assistance, the internet, cyberbullying, sexting, discipline procedures for off campus actions, the new direction of the federal courts, reason for/authority for, preponderance of evidence, need to know, handbooks and emergency card procedures, school and staff liability, new terms and meanings, bullying, discrimination, harassment, hazing and whistle blowing, review as needed on the continuum of learning, and questions and answers as time permits. |
Special Topics |
III-8 IV-8 |
| Foldables and Interactive Notebooks: Tools for Success |
Discover how to help students organize information more efficiently! Learn to use foldables and interactive notebooks to support cognitive processing and differentiate instruction. Examples addressing the Pennsylvania Science and Technology Standards, as well as standards in other content areas, will be provided. Participants will make these tools for academic success. |
Best Practices |
III-9 |
| MyConferenceTime.com - Online Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling |
MyConferenceTime.com, a website created by a teacher, allows schools to post parent-teacher conference schedules online. Parents use the website to sign up for conferences without the need for memos being sent to school or calling for appointments. Email confirmations, downloadable schedules, and student searches are all features of MyConferenceTime.com that will be demonstrated in this presentation. Participants may bring a laptop in order to actively participate during the presentation. |
Collaboration |
III-10 |
| Integrated Math and Science Projects |
Presenters will share some practiced, successful integrated math and science projects (4th -6th grade levels). |
Integrated Curriculum |
III-11 |
| “Professional Learning Community” Is a Verb, not a Noun |
A successful Professional Learning Community should be centered around a common belief system, and a collaborative framework that is focused on student achievement. This interactive workshop will revolve around six principles that, when put together as an organizational framework, can create sustainable learning communities. This session will help district leaders, school administrators, and teacher leaders understand how these six principles can be applied to their own school leadership teams and school improvement plan. |
Leadership |
III-12 |
| Professional Development School at Work in Middle Schools |
This presentation will focus on how a Professional Development School partnership with a middle school is enhancing the learning of the student teacher/intern and pushing the skills of their mentor teachers in very positive ways |
Collaboration |
IV-1 |
| The Holistic Model for Blended Learning: How You Can Beat The Cyber Charter Schools |
Do you need a district level alternative to cyber charter schools and off campus alternative education programs? Learn how VLN Partners’ Holistic Model for Blended Learning provides this alternative, thereby extending the influence of your district (and its curriculum) and saving the district substantial money. |
Technology |
IV-3 |
| The Power of Words – It Really IS About What You Say! |
We’ve all heard the adage, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” This simply isn’t true. More and more research is pointing to the effect of specific words on student motivation and achievement. Erroneous praise can do more harm than good on long-term achievement. Come and learn about emerging research on attribution theory, self-fulfilling prophecy, “mind-sets,” and surprising insights about our students and ourselves. You may never use compliments in the same way again. |
Student Motivation |
IV-4 |
| A Family Approach to Teaming |
Building a family of middle school students isn't an easy feat; hear from one team that is making that a reality through interdisciplinary projects. Learn how to develop your own team activities and have your students excited for learning. |
Collaboration |
IV-5 |
| Using the Schools to Watch Rubrics to Revaluate, Renew, and Redefine Dorseyville Middle School |
Dorseyville Middle Schools will present their middle school initiatives/programs and describe how the Schools to Watch rubrics were used to create or modify their middle school. Each domain will focus on their middle school philosophy and address programs such as homebase, RtI, academic interventions, scheduling, and data-driven instruction. |
Schools to Watch |
IV-6 |
| Intervention: Easy Engaging and Effective |
Finding researched-based Intervention materials for middle school can be a challenge. In this session, participants will engage in mathematics activities focused on teaching rational numbers, including fractions and decimals, from the concrete to the pictorial to the abstract. These activities will include games and technology as well as hands-on materials. Handouts will be distributed. |
Mathematics |
IV-7 |
| Issues Surrounding Internet Safety - Cyber bullying, Social Networking, Predators |
Despite all our warnings and efforts, the problem with Internet Safety, continues to exist, due mainly to the naivety of the students. They are smart enough to lie but not shred enough to be consistent when lying. Learn where and how students are making their mistakes. |
School Climate |
IV-9 |
| Brain Fitness and Technology |
The brain can be re-trained to activate and/or increase the areas that support language and reading abilities in a variety of student populations to help increase test scores. By applying neuroscience principles and using technology many students can be placed on the path of achievement. By developing the cognitive skills there is a better return on the investment from the curriculum already in place. |
Special Topics |
IV-10 |
| How We Learned To Love Beowulf |
Grade 7 students in Northwest Area revisit a retelling of Beowulf through an interdisciplinary unit developed by Team 7. The major emphasis is exploring this ancient tale through studies of Geography, Science, Language Arts and Reading culminating in the construction of castles found in Beowulf's time. |
Integrated Curriculum |
IV-11 |
| Audacity For Multimedia Content Creation |
Participants will learn to make use of music in multimedia content creations. Creating musical excerpts and use of the free program Audacity will be shown. Participants will also be shown from the web, where to find classical music and MIDI Files and create royalty free music to use in Audacity. |
Technology |
IV-12 |
| Components of Effective Middle School Teams: A Back to Basics Approach |
Looking for new ideas? Does your team need a boost? This session will focus on a grassroots approach to building effective middle school teams. Meeting schedules and structure, transition planning, incentive programs, partnering with parents, team-building ideas and more will be addressed as vital to creating a team structure and culture in which student learning can thrive. |
What Drives Education |
V-1 |
| Why Try? Ending failure and truancy |
This session will provide practical insights and tools to help youth stay in school and succeed in life. The presenter will demonstrate how to use multi-sensory behavioral interventions incorporating visual metaphors, music, video and physical activities. The WhyTry Program is a strength-based approach to helping youth overcome, survive and thrive. |
Adolescent Development |
V-2 |
| Speak Up |
Speak Up is adapted from an Oprah Show, in response to negative communication. The process includes large-group participation, and small-group follow-up. “Speak Up” increases awareness of how our actions impact others and guides students to pledge to be the difference, making their school a physically and emotionally safe place. |
School Climate |
V-3 |
| Basic Training in Differentiated Instruction |
Ready to start differentiating instruction but don't know where to start? This session offers a quick overview of the basics of D.I. and tips for beginners and intermediates in implementing a student-centered program. Strategies, examples, and resources will be presented and discussed. Bring your questions. |
Differentiated Instruction |
V-4 |
| Millennials in the Middle |
A new generation of students is in your classroom, they are the Millennials. How do the goals and standards of This We Believe and NMSA relate to this special group of students? At this session, you will learn about those millennials caught in the middle and ways in which their needs and learning styles can be successfully addressed. |
Adolescent Development |
V-5 |
| How An Effective PLC Can Improve Achievement |
The Professional Learning Community of The Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School utilizes the academic and behavioral RTI framework to exemplify a climate of high expectations for students and staff, and a positive school environment. Learn how The D.H.E.M.S created and nurtured a successful PLC to foster healthy student growth and development. |
Schools to Watch |
V-6 |
| Using Brain-Based Teaching to Ignite the Learning of Middle Schoolers |
Pressures from No Child Left Behind and state for higher tests scores have created a dilemma for middle school teachers. How can they increase the unique needs? This presentation can help by explaining brain-based teaching strategies: dendrite builders, memory enhancers, attention getters, and others. |
What Drives Education |
V-7 |
| Responding to Literature Through Publication |
Develop a classroom publication that will become a model enabling students to elevate their standard and produce benchmark performance in both Reading and Writing |
Language Arts/Literacy |
V-8 |
| Easing the Transition to Middle School |
Students coming from elementary school face many challenges adjusting to Middle School life. They struggle with managing their new independence, increased responsibilities, and changing peer relationships. Teachers and administrators will learn how to collaboratively change the school environment to promote student success and increase positive relationships between students, staff, and parents. |
Collaboration |
V-9 |
| What Educators Need to Know to be Safe, Secure and Successful in The Legalistic World of Today -- Discussion and Questions |
This presentation will provide opportunity for participants who have questions or would like to discuss what educators need to know in the legalistic world of today. |
Special Topics |
V-10 |
| Project Venture |
Project Venture focuses on preventing substance abuse, developing peer relationships and group skills for youth through experiential activities, community-oriented service learning and problem solving activities. The National Indian Youth Leadership Program in Gallup, New Mexico developed the program. It is implemented by UAMS for the 4th year with outstanding results. |
School Climate |
VI-1 |
| From Data Collection to Using Data to Inform Instruction |
Previously, E.T.Richardson Middle School teachers accumulated a wealth of testing data -- often placed in folders and ignored. Not anymore! Our teachers have formed grade level data teams to analyze results, identify whole class and individual learning goals, and use data to inform instruction. How did this culture shift happen? |
What Drives Education |
VI-2 |
| What You Need to Know Before Applying for PA Don Eichhorn Schools: Schools to Watch Recognition |
Schools-to-Watch is a national program designed to recognize middle schools that can demonstrate their trajectory of growth meeting the four STW criteria - academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and organizational structures. Pennsylvania has been a member of the STW network for the past 4 years. This session will share what goes into the STW application and on-site visit from the local school’s perspective as well as from the perspective of the state STW team that screens the applications and does the on-site visits for those applicant schools that pass the initial screening test. The session is designed to give an “insiders” view of the process and any school thinking about applying for the STW designation will benefit greatly from this presentation. |
Schools to Watch |
VI-3 |
| The Power of Words – It Really IS About What You Say! |
We’ve all heard the adage, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” This simply isn’t true. More and more research is pointing to the effect of specific words on student motivation and achievement. Erroneous praise can do more harm than good on long-term achievement. Come and learn about emerging research on attribution theory, self-fulfilling prophecy, “mind-sets,” and surprising insights about our students and ourselves. You may never use compliments in the same way again. |
Student Motivation |
VI-4 |
| T.I.T.A.N.S. - Teaching Incentives To Advance Non-motivated Students |
Are your middle school students sometimes wacky? YES! Should middles school staff be a little wacky too? YES! Use this to your advantage! Come see and share strategies that WACKY and traditional middle school educators are using to motivate students in ways they can appreciate and increase student achievement. |
Student Motivation |
VI-5 |
| A Place to Grow |
Just as the trees in the forest use sunlight, water, and fertilizer to grow; our students emerge well rooted in the branches of life. Our session will focus on how the Charleroi Area Middle School provides all the necessary elements for students to succeed. We will spotlight our environmental theme with “No Child Left Inside.” |
Schools to Watch |
VI-6 |
| The Online Adolescent |
Recent brain research sheds light on why adolescents engage in social networking, cyber-bullying, sexting, and other at risk behavior. This presentation seeks to explain how we must balance the pedagogical opportunity of the connected world against the increased risks associated with internet-based activity. |
Adolescent Development |
VI-7 |
| Kwanzaa: An Integrated Thematic Unit For Building Community |
A complete immersion into acquisition, application and demonstration of knowledge and concepts. Students demonstrate proficiency in Social Studies and Language Arts that meet and exceed local and state standards. A true marriage of student, teacher, and community engagement that produces hall displays, stage presentations and a communal feast. |
Integrated Curriculum |
VI-8 |
| Making a Difference...One Schedule at a Time |
Come join Team Leaders from Youngsville Elementary/Middle School as they take you through their journey of transitioning from an 8-period day to a true Middle-Level Concept. Explore their implementation of Advisory; Exploratory; and Teaming. Be ready to share ideas and collaborate with this interactive group. |
What Drives Education |
VI-9 |
| How To Be a Great Team!! |
Our presentation will focus on the effective elements of teaming within a middle school setting. Such elements will include: team meetings, team identity, communication, interdisciplinary instruction, and advisor time. This session is intended to enhance strategies for implementing and/or sustaining teaming within a middle school. |
Collaboration |
VI-10 |
| K.A.R.A.T. Philosophy of Teaching Non-traditional Learners |
What is a non –traditional learner (NLT)? As a “round peg often forced in a square hole,” our NLT’s often feel “misplaced.” When we teach non-traditional learners, we must take the time to learn HOW they learn. Laugh and have fun with tangible activities for all ages that teachers can incorporate across disciplines to instill relevance to learning for the NLT. |
Differentiated Instruction |
VII-1 |
| PA Technology Student Association (TSA): A premier STEM Association |
The Technology Student Association (TSA) fosters Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education through personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in Technology, Innovation, Design, and Engineering (TIDE). Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts for the challenges of a dynamic world through co-curricular activities, problem solving, competitive events, and related programs resulting in academic development and endless possibilities in our global society. |
Technology |
VII-2 |
| Vision Related Learning |
Dr. Megan Lynott has been an optometrist for the past ten years, specializing in vision related learning disabilities. Learn simple techniques to identify students who are having difficulties. Learn the difference between dyslexia, reading comprehension, and intelligence. Understand how child abuse affects the eyes, vision, and learning. |
Special Topics |
VII-3 |
| Foldables - Interactive Graphic Organizers |
Energize your classroom and engage your students using Foldables - 3-D, student-made, interactive graphic organizers. A fast, kinesthetic activity to help organize and retain information. |
Best Practices |
VII-4 |
| Pine Richland Middle School - We Are More Than A School, We Are A Family |
At “PINE RICHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL WE ARE MORE THAN A SCHOOL WE ARE A FAMILY " We will discussing how we have grown over the past 3 years in academics, technology, and activities. PA Don Eichhorn Schools need to have clear plans for the future, including stretch goals. We will share our plans for future growth. |
Schools to Watch |
VII-6 |
| Making Middle School Math Fun |
Motivating adolescents can be difficult, especially in mathematics. In this workshop, the presenter will share techniques, found in research and through 19+ years of experience, that can make math (even algebra) a little more hands-on and motivating for our tweeners! |
Mathematics |
VII-7 |
| Developing a Culture that Values Data |
This presentation will outline one school's journey into the utilization of data to make informed decisions while still holding true to a middle school model. The presentation will highlight what has worked and what has not worked for the faculty and staff of Yellow Breeches Middle School as they have dealt with data driven decision making, high stakes testing, and the need to preserve and protect a middle school philosophy. |
Leadership |
VII-8 |
| Going Deeper with Math Games and Activities |
Teachers will experience how to go deeper in the math classroom using engaging games and activities. |
Mathematics |
VII-9 |
| History: It's All Around Us! |
Change students' minds about their place in the larger scope of American history, develop skills across the curriculum, and build pride in your community… all in the course of one week! From the classroom, to the streets of town in a full day walking field trip, culminating in the computer lab with students promoting their hometown with new found interest and respect. The themes and lessons we use in math, science, English, American Cultures, and reading classes can easily be adapted to fit other locales. |
Integrated Curriculum |
VII-10 |