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Thursday, October 10
 

8:00am EDT

Orchestrating Mathematical Discourse
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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This session will focus on practical ideas to enhance your PK-MS classroom math talk. We will be taking a deeper look into patterns of questioning as well as diving deeper into how to best use sentence stems for teacher talk, partners talk, and small group discourse.
Speakers
avatar for Janis Heigl

Janis Heigl

Math Consultant, CEO, Education Solutions Team
For over 40 years, math consultant and CEO of the Educational Solutions Team, Janis Heigl, has set educational standards at their highest. As a graduate of Oregon State University and Pacific Oaks College, Janis developed her local connections by teaching at schools across the state... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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  Breakout Session, PK-8

11:00am EDT

Designing Student Portfolios and Bonus Book Creator Tips
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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How can students creatively share their learning? Multimedia creations help students share their learning with a variety of options. In this session, explore the power of ebooks for capturing student learning across subject areas and grade levels -- with an exploration of how to use Book Creator to design student portfolios. Attendees will view student work samples, identify which type of project is a best fit for their students, and have a hands-on opportunity to create an ebook with Book Creator. By the end of the session they'll create their own ebook, too!
Speakers
avatar for Dr, Monica Burns

Dr, Monica Burns

Class Tech Tips
Dr. Monica Burns is an EdTech and Curriculum Consultant, author of EdTech Essentials (ASCD, 2021) and former New York City public school teacher. She works with schools and organizations around the world to support PreK-20 educators with thoughtful technology integration. Monica’s... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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  Breakout Session, K-12

1:00pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Elementary #1 of 4
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Participants will learn about the Project Approach and discover how it is implemented in a high-impact, standards-based, interdisciplinary curriculum with students in grades 1-4. Presenters will share examples of lessons that harness student curiosity using inquiry and experience. They’ll share strategies for creating a classroom culture of learning from one another. Finally, presenters will guide participants to brainstorm a project topic and generate a plan for teaching an in-depth investigation by moving through the phases of the Project Approach.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Greene

Heather Greene

Curriculum Director, Duke School | The Educators Institute
Heather Greene has been teaching third grade at Duke School for twelve years. With 20 years of experience in teaching grades 2-4 and 6th and 7th grade language arts, she has a passion for action research and literacy. Heather has her master’s degree in K-12 Literacy Instruction... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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  Breakout Session, K-5

2:15pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Elementary #2 of 4
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
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Participants will learn about the Project Approach and discover how it is implemented in a high-impact, standards-based, interdisciplinary curriculum with students in grades 1-4. Presenters will share examples of lessons that harness student curiosity using inquiry and experience. They’ll share strategies for creating a classroom culture of learning from one another. Finally, presenters will guide participants to brainstorm a project topic and generate a plan for teaching an in-depth investigation by moving through the phases of the Project Approach.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Greene

Heather Greene

Curriculum Director, Duke School | The Educators Institute
Heather Greene has been teaching third grade at Duke School for twelve years. With 20 years of experience in teaching grades 2-4 and 6th and 7th grade language arts, she has a passion for action research and literacy. Heather has her master’s degree in K-12 Literacy Instruction... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
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  Breakout Session, K-5
 
Friday, October 11
 

8:00am EDT

Fabulous Fluency Games!
Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Come join us for fun games that help all ages PK-HS practice their mathematical skills. You can use Q card and other fun games to build fluency, preview some foundational skills, or just add them to your math workshop. Participants will get a bag of games to talke home and use in their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Janis Heigl

Janis Heigl

Math Consultant, CEO, Education Solutions Team
For over 40 years, math consultant and CEO of the Educational Solutions Team, Janis Heigl, has set educational standards at their highest. As a graduate of Oregon State University and Pacific Oaks College, Janis developed her local connections by teaching at schools across the state... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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  Breakout Session, K-12

11:00am EDT

How the Brain Learns to Read
Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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In this session, we will delve into the cognitive processes involved in how the brain learns to read. We'll explore the neurological mechanisms behind reading acquisition, examining how the brain processes written language and the stages of development involved. This session will provide valuable insights into the science of reading, offering practical strategies to support effective literacy instruction based on our understanding of brain function.
Speakers
avatar for Angie Schaal

Angie Schaal

Educational Consultant, Education Solutions Team

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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  Breakout Session, PK-5

1:00pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Early Years #3 0f 4
Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Participants will learn about the Project Approach and discover how it is implemented in a high-impact, standards-based, interdisciplinary curriculum with students in preschool and kindergarten. Presenters will share examples of lessons that harness student curiosity using inquiry and experience. They’ll share strategies for creating a classroom culture of learning from one another. Finally, presenters will guide participants to brainstorm a project topic and generate a plan for teaching an in-depth investigation by moving through the phases of the Project Approach.
Speakers
avatar for Renee Smith

Renee Smith

Duke School | The Educators Institute
Renee Smith holds an associate degree in early childhood education from Durham Technical Community College and a bachelor’s in public health education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support from the... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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  Breakout Session, Early Childhood

2:15pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Early Years #4 of 4
Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
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Participants will learn about the Project Approach and discover how it is implemented in a high-impact, standards-based, interdisciplinary curriculum with students in preschool and kindergarten. Presenters will share examples of lessons that harness student curiosity using inquiry and experience. They’ll share strategies for creating a classroom culture of learning from one another. Finally, presenters will guide participants to brainstorm a project topic and generate a plan for teaching an in-depth investigation by moving through the phases of the Project Approach.
Speakers
avatar for Renee Smith

Renee Smith

Duke School | The Educators Institute
Renee Smith holds an associate degree in early childhood education from Durham Technical Community College and a bachelor’s in public health education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support from the... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
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  Breakout Session, Early Childhood
 
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