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Page 1 Classrooms Connect to Achieve the SHIFTS Agenda University High School | June 15 and June 16, 2016 | 8:00AM – 3:30PM Pre-Event Tasks: As you are preparing to attend the Classrooms Connect to Achieve the SHIFTS convening consider the following questions and post responses on Twitter any time before the convening. Use #VCSccSHIFTS in all of your responses. Q1: Introduce yourself: name, school, what you teach, years of experience. Q2: Why did you become a teacher? Q3: What keeps you passionate about teaching and/or optimistic about the teaching profession? Q4: What do you hope to get out of Classrooms Connect to Achieve the SHIFTS? Q5: What do you hope to contribute to Classrooms Connect to Achieve the SHIFTS? We will be using many of the resources from www.achievethecore.org. If you have time, please peruse the website prior to the event. WEDNESDAY, June 15, 2016 7:30 8:15AM Registration and Breakfast (Cafeteria) Breakfast sponsored by University of West Florida Becky Richardson, Regional Executive Director 8:15 8:30AM Welcome and Framing the Day (Auditorium) Meg Roa, Professional Learning and School Improvement, Specialist 8:30 9:15AM General Session (Auditorium) Aligning Standards, Evaluation and Professional Learning Meg Roa, Specialist, Professional Learning and School Improvement, Volusia County Schools 9:15 9:30AM Break 9:30 11:00AM Concurrent Sessions 1 See Concurrent Sessions list for locations. 11:00 12:15PM Lunch (ON YOUR OWN) Information on area restaurants located at http://ccassummer2016.weebly.com/ 12:15 1:45PM Concurrent Sessions 2 See Concurrent Sessions list for locations. 1:45 2:00PM Break 2:00PM 3:30PM Concurrent Sessions 3 See Concurrent Sessions list for locations.

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Classrooms Connect to Achieve the SHIFTS Agenda University High School | June 15 and June 16, 2016 | 8:00AM – 3:30PM

Pre-Event Tasks:

As you are preparing to attend the Classrooms Connect to Achieve the SHIFTS convening

consider the following questions and post responses on Twitter any time before the

convening. Use #VCSccSHIFTS in all of your responses.

Q1: Introduce yourself: name, school, what you teach, years of experience.

Q2: Why did you become a teacher?

Q3: What keeps you passionate about teaching and/or optimistic about the teaching

profession?

Q4: What do you hope to get out of Classrooms Connect to Achieve the SHIFTS?

Q5: What do you hope to contribute to Classrooms Connect to Achieve the SHIFTS?

We will be using many of the resources from www.achievethecore.org. If you have time, please

peruse the website prior to the event.

WEDNESDAY, June 15, 2016

7:30 – 8:15AM

Registration and Breakfast (Cafeteria)

Breakfast sponsored by University of West Florida

Becky Richardson, Regional Executive Director

8:15 – 8:30AM

Welcome and Framing the Day (Auditorium)

Meg Roa, Professional Learning and School Improvement, Specialist

8:30 – 9:15AM

General Session (Auditorium)

Aligning Standards, Evaluation and Professional Learning

Meg Roa, Specialist, Professional Learning and School Improvement, Volusia

County Schools

9:15 – 9:30AM Break

9:30 – 11:00AM Concurrent Sessions 1

See Concurrent Sessions list for locations.

11:00 – 12:15PM

Lunch (ON YOUR OWN)

Information on area restaurants located at

http://ccassummer2016.weebly.com/

12:15 – 1:45PM Concurrent Sessions 2

See Concurrent Sessions list for locations.

1:45 – 2:00PM Break

2:00PM – 3:30PM Concurrent Sessions 3

See Concurrent Sessions list for locations.

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THURSDAY, June 16, 2016

7:30 – 8:00AM

Registration and Breakfast (Cafeteria)

Breakfast sponsored by University of West Florida,

Becky Richardson, Regional Executive Director

8:00 – 8:20AM Welcome and Framing the Day (Cafeteria)

Meg Roa

8:20 – 8:30AM Transition to Concurrent Sessions 4

8:30 – 10:00AM Concurrent Sessions 4

See Concurrent Sessions list for locations.

10:00-10:15AM Break

10:15 – 11:45AM

Concurrent Sessions 5

See Concurrent Sessions list for locations.

11:45 – 1:00PM

Networking Lunch (Lunch is ON YOUR OWN) (Cafeteria)

Get your lunch and then join job-alike colleagues for an optional networking

session.

1:00 – 2:30PM

Concurrent Sessions 6

See Concurrent Sessions list for locations.

2:35 – 3:20PM

Wrap-up

Meg Roa, Specialist, Professional Learning and School Improvement, Volusia

County Schools

Attendees will be compensated for time beyond contractual day at $15/hr.

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

Wednesday, June 15 CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1 9:30AM – 11:00AM Room

1A It's all about the SHIFTS: ELA Auditorium

1B It's all about the SHIFTS: Math Media Center

Wednesday, June 15 CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2 12:15PM – 1:45PM Room

2A It's all about the SHIFTS: ELA Auditorium

2B It's all about the SHIFTS: Math Media Center

2C Accessing Complex Text: Crafting and Evaluating High Quality

Questions (Elementary) Building 1A, Rm. 100

2D Accessing Complex Text: Crafting and Evaluating High Quality

Questions (Secondary) Building 1A, Rm. 101

2E Beyond the Staircase of Text Complexity: Instructional Planning and

Strategies (Elementary)

Building 1A, Rm. 107

2F Beyond the Staircase of Text Complexity: Instructional Planning and

Strategies (Secondary) Building 1A, Rm. 108

2G Math Tasks That Build Conceptual Understanding (Elementary)

Building 1A, Rm. 109

2H Math Tasks That Build Conceptual Understanding (Secondary)

Building 1A, Rm. 110

2I Rigor in Mathematics Instruction: What Does the Balance Look Like for

Students? (ALL) Building 1A , Rm. 111

2J Shining the Light on Mathematical Coherence (ALL)

Building 1A, Rm. 203

Wednesday, June 15 CONCURRENT SESSIONS 3 2:00PM – 3:30PM Room

3A Accessing Complex Text: Crafting and Evaluating High Quality

Questions (Elementary)

Building 1A, Rm. 100

3B Accessing Complex Text: Crafting and Evaluating High Quality

Questions (Secondary) Building 1A, Rm. 101

3C Beyond the Staircase of Text Complexity: Instructional Planning and

Strategies (Elementary) Building 1A, Rm. 107

3D Beyond the Staircase of Text Complexity: Instructional Planning and

Strategies (Secondary)

Building 1A, Rm. 108

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3E Making the Connection: Teaching, Technology, and the TIM

(Technology Integration Matrix) (ALL)

Building 1A, Rm. 200

3F Math Tasks That Build Conceptual Understanding (Elementary)

Building 1A, Rm. 109

3G Math Tasks That Build Conceptual Understanding (Secondary)

Building 1A, Rm. 110

3H Rigor in Mathematics Instruction: What Does the Balance Look Like for

Students? (ALL)

Building 1A, Rm. 111

3I Shining the Light on Mathematical Coherence (ALL) Building 1A, Rm. 203

3J Utilizing Technology for ELA and Math SHIFTS (ELEMENTARY) Media Center

3K Writing to Sources: Effective Writing for All Students (Secondary)

Building 1A, Rm. 112

Thursday, June 16 CONCURRENT SESSIONS 4 8:30AM – 10:00AM Room

4A Accessing Complex Text: Crafting and Evaluating High Quality

Questions (Elementary)

Building 1A, Rm. 100

4B Accessing Complex Text: Crafting and Evaluating High Quality

Questions (Secondary)

Building 1A, Rm. 101

4C Beyond the Staircase of Text Complexity: Instructional Planning and

Strategies (Elementary)

Building 1A, Rm. 107

4D Beyond the Staircase of Text Complexity: Instructional Planning and

Strategies (Secondary)

Building 1A, Rm. 108

4E Leveraging the Tools from Achievethecore.org Building 1A, Rm. 206

4F Making the Connection: Teaching, Technology, and the TIM

(Technology Integration Matrix)

Building 1A, Rm. 200

4G Math Tasks That Build Conceptual Understanding (Elementary)

Building 1A, Rm. 109

4H Rigor in Mathematics Instruction: What Does the Balance Look Like for

Students? (ALL)

Building 1A, Rm. 111

4I Shining the Light on Mathematical Coherence (ALL)

Building 1A, Rm. 203

4J Transforming Literacy Practices: The IPGs in Action (Elementary)

Building 1A, Rm. 211

4K Transforming Literacy Practices: The IPGs in Action (Secondary) Building 1A, Rm. 212

4L Transforming Math Instruction: The IPGs in Action (Elementary)

Building 1A, Rm. 110

4M Transforming Math Instruction: The IPGs in Action (Secondary) Building 1A, Rm. 113

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4N Utilizing Technology for ELA and Math SHIFTS (SECONDARY)

Media Center

4O Writing to Sources: Effective Writing for All Students (SECONDARY) Building 1A, Rm. 112

Thursday, June 16 CONCURRENT SESSIONS 5 10:15AM – 11:45AM Room

5A Leveraging the Tools from Achievethecore.org Building 1A, Rm. 206

5B Making the Connection: Teaching, Technology, and the TIM (Technology

Integration Matrix)

Building 1A, Rm. 200

5C Transforming Literacy Practices: The IPGs in Action (Elementary)

Building 1A, Rm. 211

5D Transforming Literacy Practices: The IPGs in Action (Secondary)

Building 1A, Rm. 212

5E Transforming Math Instruction: The IPGs in Action (Elementary) Building 1A, Rm. 110

5F Transforming Math Instruction: The IPGs in Action (Secondary)

Building 1A, Rm. 113

5G Utilizing Technology for ELA and Math SHIFTS (Elementary) Media Center

5H Writing to Sources: Effective Writing for All Students (Secondary, ELA) Building 1A, Rm. 112

Thursday, June 16 CONCURRENT SESSIONS 6 1:00PM – 2:30PM Room

6A Leveraging the Tools from Achievethecore.org Building 1A, Rm. 206

6B Making the Connection: Teaching, Technology, and the TIM (Technology

Integration Matrix)

Building 1A, Rm. 200

6C Transforming Literacy Practices: The IPGs in Action (Elementary)

Building 1A, Rm. 211

6D Transforming Literacy Practices: The IPGs in Action (Secondary)

Building 1A, Rm. 212

6E Transforming Math Instruction: The IPGs in Action (Elementary) Building 1A, Rm. 110

6F Transforming Math Instruction: The IPGs in Action (Secondary)

Building 1A, Rm. 113

6G Utilizing Technology for ELA and Math SHIFTS (Secondary) Media Center

6H Writing to Sources: Effective Writing for All Students (Secondary, ELA) Building 1A, Rm. 112

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CLASSROOMS CONNECT Concurrent Session DESCRIPTIONS

Wednesday, June 15 Concurrent Sessions 1 9:30AM – 11:00AM

1A

Auditorium

It's all about the SHIFTS: ELA

Explore how the Florida Standards bring ELA to life as teachers practice the shifts of using complex text and its academic language, citing evidence from literary and information text, and building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction. See how Close Analytic Reading and Scaffolding Complex Text help meet these shifts and allow students to become better readers, writers, and speakers!

Target Audience: ELA Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter Stephanie Radford, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 ELA

1B

Media

Center

It's all about the SHIFTS: Math

Participants will explore how the Florida Standards bring Math to life as teachers practice the shifts of instruction. Focus and coherence afford teachers time to fully develop concepts and allow students opportunities to see the beauty of mathematics! Rigor really doesn't deserve the bad wrap it's been given. See how it supports students to become life-long problem solvers!

Target Audience: Math Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter Christine Wassem, Volusia County Schools, Kindergarten Teacher, Coronado Beach Elementary

Wednesday, June 15 Concurrent Sessions 2 12:15PM – 1:45PM

2A

Auditorium

It's all about the SHIFTS: ELA

Explore how the Florida Standards bring ELA to life as teachers practice the shifts of using complex text and its academic language, citing evidence from literary and information text, and building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction. See how Close Analytic Reading and Scaffolding Complex Text help meet these shifts and allow students to become better readers, writers, and speakers!

Target Audience: ELA Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter Stephanie Radford, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 ELA

2B

Media

Center

It's all about the SHIFTS: Math

Participants will explore how the Florida Standards bring Math to life as teachers practice the shifts of instruction. Focus and coherence afford teachers time to fully develop concepts and allow students opportunities to see the beauty of mathematics! Rigor really doesn't deserve the bad wrap it's been given. See how it supports students to become life-long problem solvers!

Target Audience: Math Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter

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Christine Wassem, Volusia County Schools, Kindergarten Teacher, Coronado Beach Elementary

2C

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 100

2D

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 101

Accessing Complex Text: Crafting and Evaluating High Quality

Questions

In this session, participants will look at the potential of high quality sequences of questions to guide all students to comprehend high quality texts. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and evaluate their own sequence and give and receive feedback.

Target Audience: ELA Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter (2C ELEMENTARY) Michelle Miles, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 ELA

Presenters (2D SECONDARY) Amy Dempsey, Volusia County Schools, Part-time Writing Coach and Part-time 8th grade ELA teacher, Heritage Middle School Abby Anderson, Volusia County Schools, Grade 8 ELA Teacher, DeLand Middle School

2E

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 107

2F

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 108

Beyond the Staircase of Text Complexity: Instructional Planning and

Strategies

In this session participants will learn that text complexity extends well beyond text selection and placement, but is the heart of effective standards-aligned instructional planning. Participants will explore a range of tools and strategies to help bring “complexity” to life in the classroom.

Target Audience: ELA Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter (2E ELEMENTARY) Victoria Fontaine, Volusia County Schools, 5th Grade teacher, Module Writer, Starke Elementary Emily Edwards, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 ELA

Presenters (2F SECONDARY) Anita MacDonald, Volusia County Schools, District Resource Teacher, 6-12 Reading/ELA Gillian Sayyah, Volusia County Schools, Grade 7-8 ELA Teacher, Creekside Middle School

2G

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 109

2H

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 110

Math Tasks that Build Conceptual Understanding

In this session, attendees will learn how to engage learners in worthwhile math tasks that build conceptual understanding. Through active problem solving and conversation, attendees will develop a lens through which to evaluate, revise, and write math tasks that induce productive struggle and create opportunities for new learning.

Target Audience: Math Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter (2G ELEMENTARY) Samantha Hulsman, Volusia County Schools, 5th grade Teacher, Spirit Elementary

Presenters (2H SECONDARY) Sarah Banta, Volusia County Schools, 6th grade Math Teacher, Deltona Middle School

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2I

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 111

Rigor in Mathematics Instruction: What Does the Balance Look Like for

Students?

In this session, participants will dig into the shift of Rigor in the mathematics classroom. Participant will discuss and debunk common misconceptions about rigor and balance required by the Florida Standards. Through looking at student work, participants will understand the power of rigor to allow students to be powerful mathematical thinkers.

Target Audience: Math Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters Laura Manning, Volusia County Schools, 2nd grade Teacher, George Marks Elementary Leslie Sparks, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 Mathematics

2J

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 203

Shining the Light on Mathematical Coherence

By its very nature, mathematics is connected. The underlying concepts of numbers and operations are developed with increasing complexity from kindergarten through high school, and deep levels of comprehension come with understanding the mathematical connections within and between the grades. This session will build teachers’ understanding of coherence and how it can be incorporated into their classrooms.

Target Audience: Math Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters Shelly Osterman, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 Mathematics

Wednesday, June 15 Concurrent Sessions 3 2:00PM – 3:30PM

3A

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 100

3B

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 101

Accessing Complex Text: Crafting and Evaluating High Quality

Questions

In this session, participants will look at the potential of high quality sequences of questions to guide all students to comprehend high quality texts. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and evaluate their own sequence and give and receive feedback.

Target Audience: ELA Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter (3A ELEMENTARY) Michelle Miles, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 ELA Presenters (3B SECONDARY) Amy Dempsey, Volusia County Schools, Part-time Writing Coach and Part-time 8th grade ELA teacher, Heritage Middle School Abby Anderson, Volusia County Schools, Grade 8 ELA Teacher, DeLand Middle School

3C

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 107

Beyond the Staircase of Text Complexity: Instructional Planning and

Strategies

In this session participants will learn that text complexity extends well beyond text selection and placement, but is the heart of effective standards-aligned instructional

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3D

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 108

planning. Participants will explore a range of tools and strategies to help bring “complexity” to life in the classroom.

Target Audience: ELA Teachers, Content Area Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter (3C ELEMENTARY) Victoria Fontaine, Volusia County Schools, 5th Grade teacher, Module Writer, Starke Elementary Emily Edwards, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 ELA Presenters (3D SECONDARY) Anita MacDonald, Volusia County Schools, District Resource Teacher, 6-12 Reading/ELA Gillian Sayyah, Volusia County Schools, Grade 7-8 ELA Teacher, Creekside Middle School

3E

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 200

Making the Connection: Teaching, Technology and the TIM (Technology

Integration Matrix)

Whether you’re new to integrating technology in your classroom or you’re a technology expert, this session is for you! Participants will have an opportunity to share ways they currently implement technology while exploring new methods to transform learning opportunities for their students. This session is focused on the effective use of technology with the Technology Integration Matrix.

Target Audience: ALL K-12 Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters Mike Cicchetti, Volusia County Schools, Coordinator of Learning Technologies Caitlyn Distler, Volusia County Schools, Learning Technologies Specialist

3F

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 109

3G

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 110

Math Tasks that Build Conceptual Understanding

In this session, attendees will learn how to engage learners in worthwhile math tasks that build conceptual understanding. Through active problem solving and conversation, attendees will develop a lens through which to evaluate, revise, and write math tasks that induce productive struggle and create opportunities for new learning.

Target Audience: Math Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter (3F ELEMENTARY) Samantha Hulsman, Volusia County Schools, 5th grade Teacher, Spirit Elementary Presenters (3G SECONDARY) Sarah Banta, Volusia County Schools, 6th grade Math Teacher, DeLand Middle School Amy Acker, Volusia County Schools, Math Coach, River Spring Middle School

3H

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 111

Rigor in Mathematics Instruction: What Does the Balance Look Like for

Students?

In this session, participants will dig into the shift of Rigor in the mathematics classroom. Participant will discuss and debunk common misconceptions about rigor and balance required by the Florida Standards. Through looking at student work, participants will understand the power of rigor to allow students to be powerful mathematical thinkers.

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Target Audience: Math Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter Laura Manning, Volusia County Schools, 2nd grade Teacher, George Marks Elementary Leslie Sparks, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 Mathematics

3I

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 203

Shining the Light on Mathematical Coherence

By its very nature, mathematics is connected. The underlying concepts of numbers and operations are developed with increasing complexity from kindergarten through high school, and deep levels of comprehension come with understanding the mathematical connections within and between the grades. This session will build teachers’ understanding of coherence and how it can be incorporated into their classrooms.

Target Audience: Math Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters Shelly Osterman, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 Mathematics

3J

Media

Center

Utilizing Technology for ELA and Math Shifts: ELEMENTARY

Computers, iPad/tables, iPods, smartphones, websites, social media: Cool gadgets are creating a more tech savvy environment than ever before, and for teachers to hone in on student interests, technology must be infused in meaningful ways. In this hands-on, interactive workshop you will leave with ideas for incorporating new technology pieces to pump up your lessons, helping to shift instruction to meet the demands of the Florida Standards. These cutting-edge technology to engage and monitor student learning are sure to grab you and your students’ interest. Smartphones, iPads/tables and computers are welcome!

Target Audience: K-5 Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter Melanie Kestory, Volusia County Schools, Lead Facilitator, Digital Classroom Plan Kahlin Morris, Volusia County Schools, 1st Grade teacher, Module Writer, Pierson Elementary

3K

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 112

Writing to Sources: Effective Writing for All Students

Participants will explore In Common, a resource designed for understanding and calibrating writing aligned to the Florida Standards. Participants will leave with strategies for using In Common to improve understanding of the demands of the standards, classroom practice, grade level collaboration, and a school-wide focus on writing.

Target Audience: 6-12 ELA, District/School Leadership

Presenters Lori Brandt Wickham, Volusia County Schools, Secondary District Writing Coach Shelley Tincher, Volusia County Schools, Teacher, AP Language & Composition and Honors English 3 Honors, Mainland High School

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Thursday, June 16 Concurrent Sessions 4 8:30AM – 10:00AM

4A

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 100

4B

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 101

Accessing Complex Text: Crafting and Evaluating High Quality Questions

In this session, participants will look at the potential of high quality sequences of questions to guide all students to comprehend high quality texts. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and evaluate their own sequence and give and receive feedback.

Target Audience: ELA Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter (4A ELEMENTARY) Michelle Miles, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 ELA Presenters (4B SECONDARY) Amy Dempsey, Volusia County Schools, Part-time Writing Coach and Part-time 8th grade ELA teacher, Heritage Middle School Abby Anderson, Volusia County Schools, Grade 8 ELA Teacher, DeLand Middle School

4C

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 107

4D

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 108

Beyond the Staircase of Text Complexity: Instructional Planning and Strategies

In this session participants will learn that text complexity extends well beyond text selection and placement, but is the heart of effective standards-aligned instructional planning. Participants will explore a range of tools and strategies to help bring “complexity” to life in the classroom.

Target Audience: ELA Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter (4C ELEMENTARY) Victoria Fontaine, Volusia County Schools, 5th Grade teacher, Module Writer, Starke Elementary Emily Edwards, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 ELA Presenters (4D SECONDARY) Anita MacDonald, Volusia County Schools, District Resource Teacher, Secondary Reading/ELA Gillian Sayyah, Volusia County Schools, Grade 7-8 ELA Teacher, Creekside Middle School

4E

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 206

Leveraging Tools from Achievethecore.org

During this session, participants will engage in a highlighted tour of some of the powerful resources developed on Achievethecore.org designed to support both teachers and leaders in the work of understanding and implementing college and career ready standards across the grades. This session will include information about Student Achievement Partners’ (SAP) newest tool: The Knowledge and Practice Survey.

Target Audience: Math, ELA K-12 Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters Laura Young, Volusia County Schools, Grade 6 ELA teacher, Hinson Middle School Heather Henderson, Volusia County Schools, Literacy Coach, University High School

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4F

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 200

Making the Connection: Teaching, Technology and the TIM (Technology

Integration Matrix)

Whether you’re new to integrating technology in your classroom or you’re a technology expert, this session is for you! Participants will have an opportunity to share ways they currently implement technology while exploring new methods to transform learning opportunities for their students. This session is focused on the effective use of technology with the Technology Integration Matrix.

Target Audience: ALL K-12 Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters Mike Cicchetti, Volusia County Schools, Coordinator of Learning Technologies Caitlyn Distler, Volusia County Schools, Learning Technologies Specialist

4G

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 109

Math Tasks that Build Conceptual Understanding (ELEMENTARY)

In this session, attendees will learn how to engage learners in worthwhile math tasks that build conceptual understanding. Through active problem solving and conversation, attendees will develop a lens through which to evaluate, revise, and write math tasks that induce productive struggle and create opportunities for new learning.

Target Audience: K-5 Math Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter Samantha Hulsman, Volusia County Schools, 5th grade Teacher, Spirit Elementary

4H

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 111

Rigor in Mathematics Instruction: What Does the Balance Look Like for

Students?

In this session, participants will dig into the shift of Rigor in the mathematics classroom. Participant will discuss and debunk common misconceptions about rigor and balance required by the Florida Standards. Through looking at student work, participants will understand the power of rigor to allow students to be powerful mathematical thinkers.

Target Audience: K-12 Math Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter Laura Manning, Volusia County Schools, 2nd grade Teacher, George Marks Elementary School Leslie Sparks, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 Mathematics

4I

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 203

Shining the Light on Mathematical Coherence

By its very nature, mathematics is connected. The underlying concepts of numbers and operations are developed with increasing complexity from kindergarten through high school, and deep levels of comprehension come with understanding the mathematical connections within and between the grades. This session will build teachers’ understanding of coherence and how it can be incorporated into their classrooms.

Target Audience: K-12 Math Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters

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Shelly Osterman, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 Mathematics

4J

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 211

4K

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 212

Transforming Literacy Practice: The IPGs in Action

In this session, participants will leverage the Instructional Practice Guides (IPGs) to elicit rich conversation around instructional practice and planning in ELA. The IPGs provide common criteria around the instructional shifts of the Florida Standards, prompting actionable steps for refining literacy practice.

Target Audience: ELA Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters (4J ELEMENTARY) Nicole Cange, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 ELA Jill Harris, Volusia County Schools, Kindergarten Teacher, Deltona Lakes Elementary Presenters (4K SECONDARY) Tiffany Fuller, Volusia County Schools, Literacy Coach, Mainland High School Mick Manuel, Volusia County Schools, Literacy Coach, Heritage Middle School

4L

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 110

4M

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 113

Transforming Math Instruction: The IPGs in Action

Even with an understanding of Focus, Coherence, and Rigor, creating a standards-aligned classroom can be a challenging task. The Instructional Practice Guide: Coaching can help teachers and those who support them to name research-based Core Actions that enhance student learning and align to the shifts of the standards.

Target Audience: Math teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters (4L ELEMENTARY) Patricia Johnson, Volusia County Schools, Grade 4 Gifted, Chisholm Elementary School Becky Pittard, Volusia County Schools, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Teacher, Thinking Math Trainer, Pathways Elementary School

Presenters (4M SECONDARY) Sarah Banta, Volusia County Schools, 6th grade Math Teacher, DeLand Middle School

4N

Media

Center

Utilizing Technology for ELA and Math Shifts: SECONDARY

Computers, iPad/tables, iPods, smartphones, websites, social media: Cool gadgets are creating a more tech savvy environment than ever before, and for teachers to hone in on student interests, technology must be infused in meaningful ways. In this hands-on, interactive workshop you will leave with ideas for incorporating new technology pieces to pump up your lessons, helping to shift instruction to meet the demands of the Florida Standards. These cutting-edge technology to engage and monitor student learning are sure to grab you and your students’ interest. Smartphones, iPads/tables and computers are welcome!

Target Audience: K-5 Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters Melanie Kestory, Volusia County Schools, Lead Facilitator, Digital Classroom Plan Amy Acker, Volusia County Schools, Math Coach, River Spring Middle School Amy McLain, Volusia County Schools, Reading Coach, New Smyrna Beach Middle School

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4O

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 112

Writing to Sources: Effective Writing for All Students

Participants will explore In Common, a resource designed for understanding and calibrating writing aligned to the Florida Standards. Participants will leave with strategies for using In Common to improve understanding of the demands of the standards, classroom practice, grade level collaboration, and a school-wide focus on writing.

Target Audience: 6-12 ELA, District/School Leadership

Presenters Lori Brandt Wickham, Volusia County Schools, Secondary District Writing Coach Shelley Tincher, Volusia County Schools, Teacher, AP Language & Composition and Honors English 3 Honors, Mainland High School

Thursday, June 16 Concurrent Sessions 5 10:15AM – 11:45AM

5A

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 206

Leveraging Tools from Achievethecore.org

During this session, participants will engage in a highlighted tour of some of the powerful resources developed on Achievethecore.org designed to support both teachers and leaders in the work of understanding and implementing college and career ready standards across the grades. This session will include information about Student Achievement Partners’ (SAP) newest tool: The Knowledge and Practice Survey.

Target Audience: Math, ELA K-12 Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters Laura Young, Volusia County Schools, Grade 6 ELA teacher, Hinson Middle School Heather Henderson, Volusia County Schools, Literacy Coach, University High School

5B

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 200

Making the Connection: Teaching, Technology and the TIM (Technology

Integration Matrix)

Whether you’re new to integrating technology in your classroom or you’re a technology expert, this session is for you! Participants will have an opportunity to share ways they currently implement technology while exploring new methods to transform learning opportunities for their students. This session is focused on the effective use of technology with the Technology Integration Matrix.

Target Audience: ALL K-12 Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters Mike Cicchetti, Volusia County Schools, Coordinator of Learning Technologies Caitlyn Distler, Volusia County Schools, Learning Technologies Specialist

5C

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 211

5D

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 212

Transforming Literacy Practice: The IPGs in Action

In this session, participants will leverage the Instructional Practice Guides (IPGs) to

elicit rich conversation around instructional practice and planning in ELA. The IPGs

provide common criteria around the instructional shifts of the Florida Standards,

prompting actionable steps for refining literacy practice.

Target Audience: ELA Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters (5C ELEMENTARY)

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Nicole Cange, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 ELA Jill Harris, Volusia County Schools, Kindergarten Teacher, Deltona Lakes Elementary Presenters (5D SECONDARY) Tiffany Fuller, Volusia County Schools, Literacy Coach, Mainland High School Mick Manuel, Volusia County Schools, Literacy Coach, Heritage Middle School

5E

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 110

5F

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 113

Transforming Math Instruction: The IPGs in Action

Even with an understanding of Focus, Coherence, and Rigor, creating a standards-aligned classroom can be a challenging task. The Instructional Practice Guide: Coaching can help teachers and those who support them to name research-based Core Actions that enhance student learning and align to the shifts of the standards.

Target Audience: Math teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters (5E ELEMENTARY) Patricia Johnson, Volusia County Schools, , Chisholm Elementary School Becky Pittard, Volusia County Schools, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Teacher, Thinking Math Trainer, Pathways Elementary School Presenters (5F SECONDARY) Sarah Banta, Volusia County Schools, 6th grade Math Teacher, DeLand Middle School

5G

Media

Center

Utilizing Technology for ELA and Math Shifts: ELEMENTARY

Computers, iPad/tables, iPods, smartphones, websites, social media: Cool gadgets are creating a more tech savvy environment than ever before, and for teachers to hone in on student interests, technology must be infused in meaningful ways. In this hands-on, interactive workshop you will leave with ideas for incorporating new technology pieces to pump up your lessons, helping to shift instruction to meet the demands of the Florida Standards. These cutting-edge technology to engage and monitor student learning are sure to grab you and your students’ interest. Smartphones, iPads/tables and computers are welcome!

Target Audience: K-5 Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenter Melanie Kestory, Volusia County Schools, Lead Facilitator, Digital Classroom Plan Kahlin Morris, Volusia County Schools, 1st Grade teacher, Module Writer, Pierson Elementary

5H

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 112

Writing to Sources: Effective Writing for All Students

Participants will explore In Common, a resource designed for understanding and calibrating writing aligned to the Florida Standards. Participants will leave with strategies for using In Common to improve understanding of the demands of the standards, classroom practice, grade level collaboration, and a school-wide focus on writing.

Target Audience: 6-12 ELA, District/School Leadership

Presenters Lori Brandt Wickham, Volusia County Schools, Secondary District Writing Coach Shelley Tincher, Volusia County Schools, Teacher, AP Language & Composition and Honors English 3 Honors, Mainland High School

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Thursday, June 16 Concurrent Sessions 6 1:00PM – 2:30PM

6A

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 206

Leveraging Tools from Achievethecore.org

During this session, participants will engage in a highlighted tour of some of the powerful resources developed on Achievethecore.org designed to support both teachers and leaders in the work of understanding and implementing college and career ready standards across the grades. This session will include information about Student Achievement Partners’ (SAP) newest tool: The Knowledge and Practice Survey.

Target Audience: Math, ELA K-12 Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters Laura Young, Volusia County Schools, Grade 6 ELA teacher, Hinson Middle School Heather Henderson, Volusia County Schools, Literacy Coach, University High School

6B

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 200

Making the Connection: Teaching, Technology and the TIM (Technology

Integration Matrix)

Whether you’re new to integrating technology in your classroom or you’re a technology expert, this session is for you! Participants will have an opportunity to share ways they currently implement technology while exploring new methods to transform learning opportunities for their students. This session is focused on the effective use of technology with the Technology Integration Matrix.

Target Audience: ALL K-12 Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters Mike Cicchetti, Volusia County Schools, Coordinator of Learning Technologies Caitlyn Distler, Volusia County Schools, Learning Technologies Specialist

6C

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 211

6D

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 212

Transforming Literacy Practice: The IPGs in Action

In this session, participants will leverage the Instructional Practice Guides (IPGs) to elicit rich conversation around instructional practice and planning in ELA. The IPGs provide common criteria around the instructional shifts of the Florida Standards, prompting actionable steps for refining literacy practice.

Target Audience: ELA Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters (6C ELEMENTARY) Nicole Cange, Volusia County Schools, Regional Resource Teacher, K-5 ELA Jill Harris, Volusia County Schools, Kindergarten Teacher, Deltona Lakes Elementary Presenters (6D SECONDARY) Tiffany Fuller, Volusia County Schools, Literacy Coach, Mainland High School Mick Manuel, Volusia County Schools, Literacy Coach, Heritage Middle School

6E

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 110

6F

Transforming Math Instruction: The IPGs in Action

Even with an understanding of Focus, Coherence, and Rigor, creating a standards-aligned classroom can be a challenging task. The Instructional Practice Guide: Coaching can help teachers and those who support them to name research-based Core Actions that enhance student learning and align to the shifts of the standards.

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Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 113

Target Audience: Math teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters (6E ELEMENTARY) Patricia Johnson, Volusia County Schools, Grade 4 Gifted, Chisholm Elementary School Becky Pittard, Volusia County Schools, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Teacher, Thinking Math Trainer, Pathways Elementary School Presenters (6F SECONDARY) Sarah Banta, Volusia County Schools, 6th grade Math Teacher, DeLand Middle School

6G

Media

Center

Utilizing Technology for ELA and Math Shifts: SECONDARY

Computers, iPad/tables, iPods, smartphones, websites, social media: Cool gadgets are creating a more tech savvy environment than ever before, and for teachers to hone in on student interests, technology must be infused in meaningful ways. In this hands-on, interactive workshop you will leave with ideas for incorporating new technology pieces to pump up your lessons, helping to shift instruction to meet the demands of the Florida Standards. These cutting-edge technology to engage and monitor student learning are sure to grab you and your students’ interest. Smartphones, iPads/tables and computers are welcome!

Target Audience: K-5 Teachers, District/School Leadership

Presenters Melanie Kestory, Volusia County Schools, Lead Facilitator, Digital Classroom Plan Amy Acker, Volusia County Schools, Math Coach, River Springs Middle School Amy McLain, Volusia County Schools, Reading Coach, New Smyrna Beach Middle School

6H

Bldg. 1A,

Rm. 112

Writing to Sources: Effective Writing for All Students

Participants will explore In Common, a resource designed for understanding and calibrating writing aligned to the Florida Standards. Participants will leave with strategies for using In Common to improve understanding of the demands of the standards, classroom practice, grade level collaboration, and a school-wide focus on writing.

Target Audience: 6-12 ELA, District/School Leadership

Presenters Lori Brandt Wickham, Volusia County Schools, Secondary District Writing Coach Shelley Tincher, Volusia County Schools, Teacher, AP Language & Composition and Honors English 3 Honors, Mainland High School

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