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2007 International Conference

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July 18-20, 2007
Preconference: July 16-17, 2007

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Preconference Workshops: July 16-17, 2007

Building Proficiency in Content Enhancement with GIST: The Basics

**NOTE: THIS SESSION IS FULL**
Amber Hoffman, KU-CRL
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 (Lunch included)

This full-day preconference workshop will explore the integration of many current and new content enhancement devices using the commercial version of GIST, formerly known as the Interactive Organizer software. During this workshop, we will review the relationships among different content enhancement devices and then use GIST to link courses, units, and lessons with other instructional materials and Internet links as part of the planning and presentation process. A full day of guided technical training, one-on-one support, and development practice will be provided in a computer lab. The workshop fee includes the GIST software, user guide, and examples.

Coaching Classroom Management

Jim Knight, KU-CRL
12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17

This preconference session will provide an overview of the classroom management tools and teaching practices included in a new book, Coaching Classroom Management (2007), a collaborative effort of Randy Sprick, Wendy Reinke, Tricia McKale, and Jim Knight. Participants will learn about important variables they should observe while coaching teachers as well as powerful strategies they can use to support teachers in the creation of safe learning communities. The workshop fee includes a copy of the book Coaching Classroom Management.

Instructional Coaching

Jim Knight, KU-CRL
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 17

This preconference session will provide an overview of the approach to coaching described in Jim's new book, Instructional Coaching: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction. Thus the session will provide a definition of what coaches do, an overview of the components of coaching, and a review or the partnership approach, which is the theoretical basis behind this approach. The workshop fee includes a copy of the book Instructional Coaching: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction.

Using Community Building and Cooperative Thinking Strategies Multimedia CD Programs

**NOTE: THIS SESSION IS FULL**
Sue Vernon, Edge Enterprises
12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, July 16

This half-day preconference workshop will explore the Community Building and Cooperative Thinking Strategies multimedia professional development programs. The workshop will take place in a computer lab to allow participants to have hands-on experience with the CD programs. The workshop fee includes a complete set of seven Community Building and Cooperative Thinking Strategies multimedia CD programs.

Using GIST as a Tool in Presentations: Advanced

**NOTE: THIS SESSION IS FULL**
Keith Lenz, University of Kansas Department of Special Education; Trent Steffen, Strategic Learning Center; and Peter Lenz, Velvet Bridge, LLC.
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 (Lunch not included)

This advanced GIST workshop is designed for professional developers who already have some working knowledge of the GIST software. The workshop will cover the same topics as the Basic workshop, but will be more detailed. This workshop will provide more in-depth exploration of how to use GIST in presentations and in working with teachers. A full day of guided technical training, one-on-one support, and development practice will be provided in a computer lab. The workshop fee includes the GIST software, user guide, and examples.