PLEASE NOTE: Registrations MUST be received soon so that we can determine whether to hold or cancel certain workshops.
The session Applying an RTI Framework to Adolescent-Age Students is now full and registration has been closed. Those registered may proceed with travel arrangements.
Don Deshler and Daryl Mellard, University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning; Evelyn Johnson, Boise State University; and Barbara Ehren, University of Central Florida
8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday, July 14
Registration fee: $110 (After April 15, add $10 late fee)
Response-to-intervention research has focused on elementary school applications. In this session, we will review RTI models, important decisions for their application in a middle school, and directions for developing, implementing, and scaling up. The workshop fee includes a copy of the new book by Daryl Mellard and Evelyn Johnson, RTI: A Practitioner's Guide to Implementing Response to Intervention as well as electronic copies of the complete Learning Disabilities Resource Kit produced by the National Research Center on Learning Disabilities.
Trent Steffen, Velvet Bridge
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15
Registration fee: $150 (After April 15, add $10 late fee)
This preconference workshop will explore the integration of many current and new content enhancement devices using the commercial version of GIST. 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. Guided technical training, one-on-one support, and development practice will be provided. We recommend that you bring a laptop computer and headphones to facilitate a hands-on experience with the program. A limited number of computers will be available for those who are unable to bring their own. Fee includes the GIST software, user guide, and examples. (Do not make non-refundable travel plans until we have verified that we have enough participants to hold this preconference session. Minimum participants: 20; maximum: 40)
Suzanne Robinson and Bev Colombo, Strategic Learning Center; Patty Graner, University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning; and current CLC leaders
1 p.m.–4 p.m. Monday, July 14
Registration fee: $75 (After April 15, add $10 late fee)
This preconference session is for SIM Professional Developers who are certified in both Content Enhancement and Learning Strategies or are close to being duly certified and who are interested in preparing to participate in the CLC Leadership Development College. This session will acquaint participants with the requirements for acceptance into the CLC Leadership Development College and guide each participant in developing an individualized action plan identifying steps that must be taken before participating in a CLC Leadership Development College and CLC project work. This session also will prepare participants to assess school readiness for CLC work. The workshop fee includes the CLC Guidebook and DVD. (Do not make non-refundable travel plans until we have verified that we have enough participants to hold this preconference session. Minimum participants: 10; maximum: 25)
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15
Registration fee: $105 (After April 15, add $10 late fee)
This preconference session will provide an overview of the approach to coaching described in Jim's 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 of 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. (Do not make non-refundable travel plans until we have verified that we have enough participants to hold this preconference session. Minimum participants: 15; maximum: 50)
Those registered for the Instructional Coaching session may proceed with travel arrangements.
1 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Tuesday July 15
Registration Fee: $95 (After April 15, add $10 late fee)
During the past year, Jim Knight has read widely about presentation skills in preparation for writing his book on the Partnership Learning approach. During this preconference session, he'll summarize what he's learned from that reading while he and participants collectively revisit the partnership principles, the partnership learning structures, and the research that was conducted to validate this approach to leading workshops. In addition, Jim and participants will consider other topics, including effective slides, engaging delivery tactics, and community building strategies. Participants are advised to bring a particular presentation that they would like to develop or refine during the presentation. The registration fee includes a Partnership Learning notebook. (Do not make non-refundable travel plans until we have verified that we have enough participants to hold this preconference session. Minimum participants: 15; maximum: 50)
Paula Lancaster, Grand Valley State University, Michigan
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Monday July 14
Registration Fee: $100 (After April 15, add $10 late fee)
This session will introduce participants to the beginner and advanced Strategic Tutoring Staff Development CDs. Specifically, participants will learn about the rationale for and purpose of the CDs, results of recent studies measuring their effectiveness, and how these programs might be best implemented in various settings and situations. Time will be provided for you to familiarize yourself with the programs, so we recommend that you bring a laptop computer to this session. The workshop fee includes a copy of the Strategic Tutoring manual as well as the beginner-level and advanced-level Strategic Tutoring staff development CDs. (Do not make non-refundable travel plans until we have verified that we have enough participants to hold this preconference session. Minimum participants: 20; maximum: 40)
Sue Vernon, Edge Enterprises
1 p.m.–4 p.m. Monday, July 14
Registration Fee: $150 (After April 15, add $10 late fee)
This preconference workshop will explore the
Trent Steffen, Velvet Bridge
1 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15
Registration fee: $150 (After April 15, add $10 late fee)
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. Guided technical training, one-on-one support, and development practice will be provided. We recommend that you bring a laptop computer and headphones to facilitate a hands-on experience with the program. A limited number of computers will be available for those who are unable to bring their own. The workshop fee includes the GIST software, user guide, and examples. (Do not make non-refundable travel plans until we have verified that we have enough participants to hold this preconference session. Minimum participants: 20; maximum: 40)
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