20th annual

Model Schools Conference

bill Daggett Ray McNulty Sue Gendron Deb Delisle

June 24-27, 2012oRLaNDo

Cutting-edge approaches from schools that are ahead of the curve in preparing for the Common Core State Standards, Next Generation assessments, and teacher evaluation based on student performance:

› Creating a culture that demands high expectations of all students and staff

› Leveraging rigor, relevance, and relationships to prepare students for success in the increasingly technology-driven global economy

› empowering educators to embrace innovation and leverage technology to change the way they teach

› aligning every level of the education system to work together toward student achievement

Special Member Pricing

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about the CoNFeReNCe

What You Get › 100+ sessions featuring 25 of the nation’s highest performing and rapidly improving elementary, middle, and high schools

› tools and resources to drive improvement and excellence

› how-to strategies to improve student engagement and learning

› Graduate credit

› Networking opportunities

› Case studies from presenters

› Latest research from bill Daggett and Ray McNulty

Who ShouLD atteND?Dramatic and sustainable improvement requires a shared and coordinated effort. that’s why districts and schools are encouraged to send a team of educators to gather learnings that can be taken back to their classrooms and schools.

› Superintendents/assistant Superintendents

› Principals/assistant Principals

› K-12 teachers

› Curriculum and Staff Developers

› Department/Interdisciplinary Chairs

› Instructional Leaders

› Career and technical educators

› Special education Professionals

› Instructional Support Staff

› Guidance Counselors

› State education Department Leaders

› School board Members

› business Leaders

› Government officials

New this year!QuaD D CLaSSRooM this intensive, interactive session will demonstrate how to move a typical task in Quadrant a of the Rigor/Relevance Framework (low rigor, low relevance) toward Quadrant D (high rigor, high relevance) by using research-based strategies. Participants will experience first-hand a learning environment that models effective instruction using performance tasks. be ready to engage in meaningful discussions around strategies that can be applied in a single class period. Classrooms are limited to 50 participants. Registration fee of $29 includes More Instructional Strategies Handbook (a $35 value).

Conference at a GlanceSunday

June 24Monday

June 25tuesday

June 26Wednesday

June 27thursday

June 289:30 am – 2:30 pm Pre-Conferences

7:00 – 8:30 pm opening General Session

8:00 am – 4:45 pm Keynote address Concurrent Sessions

8:00 am – 4:45 pm Concurrent Sessions

8:00 – 11:00 am Concurrent and Closing Sessions

2:00 – 4:00 pm Post-Conference Part 1

8:00 – 11:00 am Post-Conference Part 2

International Center for Leadership in education (ICLe), founded 20 years ago by Dr. Willard R. Daggett, believes all students benefit from academically rigorous and relevant curriculum and instruction built on positive relationships. this research-based philosophy has been embraced by thousands of schools across the country as the foundation of instructional improvement and increased student engagement and performance.

each year since its inception, ICLe has identified the schools across the nation and around the world that have made tremendous strides in student learning. For the betterment of all students, those schools are invited to share their successful strategies at our annual Model Schools Conference.

at this 2012 banner-year Conference, attendees will:

› hear inspiring stories from schools that have helped their students make dramatic learning improvements

› acquire strategies to make sustainable impact in their own classrooms--immediately

› leave the Conference energized and equipped to create positive change in their own schools and to improve learning for all of their students.

this year’s Model Schools Conference program will focus on using rigor and relevance as the first step toward improving student achievement – especially as standards become higher and assessments become more rigorous. attendees will gain practical approaches for success and learn why positive change must take place now.

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Pre-Conferences Sunday, June 24 9:30 am – 2:30 pmLunch will be provided for Pre-Conference participants.

It’s All About Engaging Students in Rigorous and Relevant InstructionPresenters: Sherry St. Clair (K-5) and Linda Jordan (6-12)

hook your students with effective and engaging instruction that is focused on the Rigor/Relevance Framework. this hands-on workshop will model high-impact instructional strategies to best prepare students for the challenges they will face in the 21st Century.

Leadership for a System-wide Focus on Student Achievement – The Daggett System for Effective Instruction (K-12)Presenters: Ray McNulty, Sue Szachowicz, Ron Rix

In reference to brockton high School, harvard professor Ron Ferguson observed, “the main lesson was that student achievement rose when leadership teams focused thoughtfully and relentlessly on improving the quality of instruction.” When South Middle School in Westfield, Ma decided to follow brockton’s model, student achievement rose dramatically. In this session -- designed for elementary through high school educators -- participants will learn strategies focused on building instructional leadership teams that improve student achievement for all.

Teacher Evaluation as the Selection, Support, and Evaluation of all Educators (K-12)Presenters: Bill Daggett, Paul Ezen, Deb Delisle

the selection, support, supervision and evaluation of teachers are important national agenda items. this session will examine a systems-approach to increasing student achievement, effective teacher evaluation processes, and effectively addressing the stress these have on the system and individuals. Participants will leave this session fully informed about current and emerging trends in teacher formative and evaluation processes that result in increasing student achievement and building a strong positive culture for change.

Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Assessments (K-12)Presenter: Lin Kuzmich

the teachers who are already focused on high rigor and high relevance are the ones who are best preparing students for the high expectations set by Common Core State Standards and Next Generation assessments. Instructional strategies need to include purposeful planning for assessments. With a strong focus on formative assessment practices, this session will provide strategies for leaders and teachers on how to support all teachers by modeling effective assessment and instructional strategies that can be applied in any classroom.

Post-ConferenceWednesday, June 27 2:00 – 4:00 pm

thursday, June 28 8:00 – 11:00 am

Stay for the post-conference with Ray McNulty, Sue Gendron, and other featured speakers. these sessions will help you synthesize what you learned and determine how to use it when you return home.

bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone for a highly engaging post-conference experience!

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Dr. Willard R. DaggettFounder, ICLebill is recognized worldwide for his proven ability to inspire audiences and move education systems toward more rigorous and relevant skills and knowledge for all students. bill has assisted numerous states and hundreds of school districts with school improvement initiatives; consulted for education ministries in several countries; and collaborated with many national organizations, including CCSSo, the Gates Foundation, National Governors association, u.S. Department of education, NaSa, and uSa today.

Raymond J. McNultyPresident, ICLeRay served as a senior fellow at the Gates Foundation, as Vermont’s education commissioner, and as a president of aSCD. he has presented at the state, national, and international levels on the need for school systems to accept the challenges that lie ahead, and is committed to raising performance standards for both teachers and students.

Susan A. GendronPolicy Coordinator, SMaRteR balanced assessment ConsortiumSue has spent nearly four decades in education as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. She also served as commissioner of education for Maine and president of CCSSo. She is now Policy Coordinator for the SMaRteR balanced assessment Consortium, one of the two multi-state consortia awarded funding by u.S. Department of education to develop assessments based on the new Common Core State Standards.

Deborah S. DelisleSenior Fellow, ICLeas ohio’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Deb did innovative work in standards and assessments, teacher preparation and induction, and professional development standards, and led the state’s successful Race to the top application.

Linda JordanSenior Consultant, ICLea professor of education at hope College, Linda is an experienced trainer and shares her deep knowledge of brain research to aid in improving

student achievement. a teacher of K through college, she has also been a member of the school and district leadership council, school improvement team, child study team, and the district vision planning team. In 2007, she co-created the h.e.t. Certifi cation process that is helping to develop on-site leaders.

John KuglinSenior technology Consultant, ICLea technology pioneer and a revolutionary education leader, John has appeared on CNN and the Learning Channel and testifi ed before the Senate about

innovative uses of technology in the classroom. he was identifi ed as one of the top 25 education technology advocates by District administrator magazine, and was awarded the Power teacher designation—one of only ten in the country—by uSa today. he also is on the advisory board of Science, engineering, and technology for the entertainment Industries Council.

Lin KuzmichSenior Consultant, ICLea best-selling author and educational consultant, Lin served thompson School District as assistant Superintendent, executive Director of Secondary

and elementary Instruction, Director of Professional Development, and Principal. She was named teacher of the Year for Denver Public Schools and Northern Colorado Principal of the Year for Colorado association of School executives.

Dr. Paul NussbaumClinical Neuropsychologist and adjunct Professor of Neurological Surgery, university of Pittsburgh School of MedicinePaul educates the general public on the basics of the

human brain and how to keep the brain healthy over the entire lifespan. he has presented his views on brain health at the united Nations and National Press Club. among his many partnerships and alliances, he is National Director of brain health for emeritus assisted Living. With alzheimer’s Foundation of america, Paul serves as Chair of the advisory board for Prevention of alzheimer’s.

Dr. Russell QuagliaPresident and Founder, Quaglia Institute for Student aspirations (QISa)a dynamic speaker who presents research-based information on student aspirations, Russ’s research

has been published in multiple educational journals, his opinions have appeared in magazines, and he has been described by the today Show as the foremost authority on the development and achievement of student aspirations. having pioneered work in student aspirations, he continues to promote conditions that foster student aspirations in schools and learning communities. In collaboration with the Successful Practices Network, he created the iKnow Surveys and he is leading the development of aspiration academies in england.

Dr. Susan SzachowiczPrincipal, brockton high School (brockton, Ma)Sue has been Principal of this nationally-recognized high school since 2004. She calls herself the school’s greatest cheerleader and promotes “high

expectations, high standards — no excuses.” as rincipal of brockton high, Sue has taken this 4,200-student urban high school from being a case study in failure to outperforming 90% of all other Massachusetts high schools.

Kenneth Wessoneducation and Neuroscience Consultant, ICLean internationally-recognized expert on brain development, emotional intelligence, the neuropsychology of prejudice, contextual learning,

and curriculum development, Kenneth speaks on the neuroscience of learning and “brain-considerate” learning environments. he has served as a science writer for Science IQ and worked as an educational consultant for Stanford Research Institute.

KeYNoteS aND FeatuReD SPeaKeRS

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this is ICLe’s 20th anniversary of gathering high-performing schools from across the nation to share their success stories. twenty-five schools will join us this year. this is a snapshot of some of them:

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Brockton High School – Brockton, MA

bY the NuMbeRStotal enrollment: 4,200

Minority Students: 72%

Free/Reduced Lunch: 64%

Special education Students: 11%

english Language Learners: 11%

brockton high School has transformed itself from a culture of low expectations to a school defying the odds to become recognized for academic excellence through:

› schoolwide initiatives that increased academic achievement for all students

› a professional development model that requires all teachers to be teachers of reading, writing, speaking, and reasoning

› analysis of data to target areas of skill development › strategies for personalizing instruction

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Pocomoke Middle School – Pocomoke City, MD

bY the NuMbeRStotal enrollment: 420

Minority Students: 52%

Free/Reduced Lunch: 61%

Special education Students: 12%

Staff members at Pocomoke believe students become powerful learners when content is powerful and relevant. high-quality instruction results from high-quality professional development, which includes forming positive relationships with students from various cultural backgrounds.

School-wide improvement begins with classroom improvement for increased student achievement.

team members identify: › relevant assessments › patterns of students’ strengths and needs › instructional factors that may have contributed to student

weaknesses › how team members will address these weakness patterns › one or two improvements in future instruction that staff

will implement

“I look forward to sharing how we use relationships and formative processes at Pocomoke to ensure every student is receiving the instruction they need to be motivated, engaged, and successful.” – Caroline bloxom, Principal

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South Heights Elementary School – Henderson, KY

bY the NuMbeRStotal enrollment: 600

Minority Students: 23%

Free/Reduced Lunch: 90%

Considered homeless: 10%

the South heights philosophy is one of raising the bar each year to make sure all students are pushed to their full potential. at the core of its culture is the idea of relationships, with all sharing the commitment to creating an uncommon school for the 21st century.

South heights ensures the success of all students through various tools:

› home visits to all children before the first day of school each year

› a motivational system that rewards positive leadership behaviors

› college tours for all K-5 students each year › a teacher on call to parents each night › evening sessions for parents to learn instructional activities

they can do with their children

“In our session, we will discuss how our philosophy of high expectations and no excuses—and our relentless focus on improvement—propelled South Heights from being a struggling school to a Blue Ribbon nominee.” – Rob Carroll, Principal

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the experience doesn’t stop at the end of the Conference. You will have the opportunity to participate in site visits to Model Schools throughout the school year to observe for yourself how they are making rapid and innovative improvements.

DebRIeFING SeSSIoNS

after you attend sessions with Model Schools, attend a debriefing session with the presenter to engage in discussion, ask more questions, and reflect on lessons learned. this is an excellent opportunity to interact with presenters and explore how to apply strategies in your own school.

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What PeoPLe aRe SaYING about the CoNFeReNCe

Innovative thinking toward rigor and relevance was critical for our school’s transition from one of the state’s lowest-ranked to a Model School designation and Blue Ribbon nomination. MSC strikes the perfect balance of research, cutting-edge strategies, and motivation. Our team left with the momentum to create a determined focus on school improvement.

Rob Carroll, Principal,South heights elementary

henderson, KY

hoteL INFoRMatIoNother hotels

Rooms are also available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

http://www.disneyurl.com/ModelSchools

You may also call Disney Reservations at (407) 939-4686 and mention MSC for a discounted rate.

Conference headquarters

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center6000 West osceola ParkwayKissimmee, FL 34746

http://modelschoolsconference.com/hotels.html

You may also call (407) 586-2000 and mention MSCfor a discounted rate.

Single/Double $239(+ applicable taxes and resort fee)

Single/Double $209(+ applicable taxes and resort fee)

after you make your hotel reservations and have received a Resort Confi rmation email, please also visitwww.disneyconventionears.com or call (407) 827-6777 with your fl ight information to secure complimentary roundtrip transportation from the airport. Shuttle service will be provided during conference hours only from these offi cial Conference hotels to the Conference headquarters.

Every session I attended helped me in a different way. The variety of presentations is what makes this conference worthwhile.

Lana Clark, teacher/technology CoordinatorNorth DeSoto high School, La

… the absolute best education Conference I have attended in 35 years. I appreciated the truth and the possibilities for addressing the challenges that were shared. The Conference created a strong sense of urgency and yet gave us tools to feel empowered to address things NOW!

Cynthia heupel,School Improvement Consultant

Muskogee, oK

ReGIStRatIoN INFoRMatIoN Please complete the entire form below. Register soon. the Model Schools Conference sells out early.

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Deadline Space is limited, so please register early. You will receive confirmation via email. after June 1, add a late fee of $100 per person.

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Cancellation Policy all cancellations must be requested via email by June 1. there will be a $50 processing fee. Cancellations requested between June 1 and June 17 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after that date, but you may send another person in your place.

Special Services If you require special services, please attach a description of your needs by June 10. Special housing should be discussed directly with the hotel.

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If you are coming for a Pre-Conference (indicated above), please select oNe Pre-Conference topic from this list:

❑ Leadership for a Systemwide Focus on Student achievement — the Daggett System for effective Instruction

❑ transitioning to the Common Core State State Standards and Next Generation assessments

❑ teacher evaluation as the Selection, Support, and evaluation of all educators

❑ Creating Rigorous and Relevant Learning environments – Grades K-5

❑ Creating Rigorous and Relevant Learning environments – Grades 6-12

Quad D Classroom K–5 6–8 9–12

See Quadrant D teaching and learning in action and gain practical strategies to make it a reality in your classroom. Registration fee includes a copy of Instructional Strategies handbook (a $35 value)

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❑  Networking Lunch with presenters and other education leaders ❑  $45 ❑  $45

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