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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS Pre-Professional Days, Fall 2016 October 11 & 12

Autism ……Significant Interventions in the School and Home Setting. About one in 68 children has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Boys are at higher risk for autism, with nearly one in 42 boys receiving an ASD diagnosis, compared to one in 189 girls. The high prevalence of autism is of major public concern. The prevalence of autism in our society indicates that all prospective teachers will be involved in the education of children with autism. Our speaker on this issue is a certified teacher, special education teacher, certified reading teacher……. AND the grandmother of a child with autism. Mrs. Wilmarth has studied the condition extensively and has been very involved in the treatment of her grandson’s symptoms. She will share her thoughts and experiences with you and will discuss what she feels you need to know to effectively teach children with autism.

Classroom Management; The Teacher’s Perspective This session provides students the opportunity to hear what a veteran teacher has to say about room design, engaging students, managing resources, minimizing down time, establishing expectations, and other classroom strategies. A question/answer format will allow time for questions. This session is appropriate for all levels and students will find the session helpful as they begin putting their own classroom management plan together.

Educator Effectiveness: What That Means for Teachers We have two young teachers who are currently in the process of earning their administrator’s licenses. They are with us to discuss how Educator Effectiveness will be impacting teachers and teaching. The Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System provides a performance-based evaluation that leads to improved student learning by supporting the continuous improvement of educator practice. Teacher Evaluation is a large part of this system. The Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System evaluates teachers based on multiple measures. Teacher Practice and Student Outcome Measures each account for 50% of the overall evaluation of an educator. Join Boone and Matt to learn more about Educator Effectiveness in Wisconsin Schools.

Introduction to EdTPA This session is designed to provide introductory information about the edTPA assessment that is necessary for licensure in all teacher education programs in Wisconsin. Many students are nervous and hear many versions of what edTPA entails…. Please attend this session if you are interested in the facts as compared to the myths surrounding edTPA. EdTPA® is the first nationally available performance-based assessment for beginning teachers. It is designed to support teacher candidate learning and provide data that supports teacher preparation and focuses on student learning. EdTPA is aligned with the Wisconsin Teaching Standards as a summative capstone assessment.

Introduction to Résumé Writing This session is designed for all students who are working on their résumés, whether they are beginning the process or putting the finishing touches on their final product. Students will leave this session with a list of tips for writing a résumé and an outline of a résumé that they can add to over their years at UW-Platteville.

Mock Interviews and Interviewing Tips Hear from a practicing school administrator concerning the interview setting. The presenter will conduct a mock interview at the beginning of this session and will then discuss the interview with the students attending this session. The administrator will also share tips and hints for a successful job search and interview.

Striking a Balance: Coaching, Teaching, and Personal Life Many beginning teachers will be asked to coach or be involved in a variety of extracurricular experiences. Mr. Mike Emendorfer, head football coach at UW-Platteville, will be presenting an enjoyable and enlightening session that will help you think about the many ways to be successful in all of the areas of your teaching life while still maintaining a healthy personal life. This session promises to be especially beneficial to anyone thinking of coaching as part of their education career, but will be valuable to any education student as well.

Study Abroad Opportunities for Education Majors A representative from the Study Abroad office on campus and a student who has studied abroad will be co-presenters for this session to enlighten students of the many opportunities that are available for students to study in many places across our globe. If study abroad has ever intrigued you, plan to attend this session to find out more information about how that dream may become a reality and a true learning experience. Teaching ... A Lifestyle, Not Just A Job! Our speaker was employed for several years in the medical field and decided that he wanted to become a teacher. He has not regretted the career change and is now a high school teacher in Burlington, Wisconsin. He will take you with him as he explores his excitement about his career choice…… TEACHER.

Teach ing Diversity in Our Schools Young hearts and minds are easily influenced and are like compressed sponges waiting to soak up pools of information. Introducing diversity in school age children (all ages!) is key to having a child that is socially adjusted in an ever-changing world. There are several aspects of diversity that children will likely encounter in the classroom. Our world is full of different types of people. Children need to be able to understand the problems of others. They also need to respect and admire the different cultures. All of this will help children learn about themselves and other people around them. Our speaker on this topic has personal experiences concerning cultural diversity and the tolerance (or lack of tolerance) concerning differences. He will discuss his personal experiences and discuss how he would like to see the education system deal with this sensitive issue as we move forward educating the young people of our society. This session will be of interest to all teachers of all ages, in all settings.

The Daily Life of a Teacher… Mr. Mitch Austin is a second year fifth grade teacher at Belmont Elementary School. Mitch states that, “It is amazing the things that I have learned in the last years”. He is excited to share with you what he has learned. He will discuss the tips for classroom management and the need for good daily planning in your classroom. He is intrigued by the meetings, committees, and other duties that he had not really thought would become such a large part of his professional life. How does all of this fit the “teacher model”? He will also discuss how he has seen common core standards impact the everyday routine of classroom teaching…. And the impact that testing has made on education in general. How do we, and how should we utilize the tests?? You will enjoy your time with Mitch. He will bring a real message about the real world of education today.

Tourette Syndrome…… What Teachers Should Know We have a very special session planned for you as we attempt to cover this very interesting condition. Our presenter is a young student attending UW Platteville who will discuss what his life has been like as he has dealt with Tourette. The speaker will offer interesting insight into his personal experiences and will share techniques that he feels every teacher should know to help students of every age deal with this condition. Tourette Syndrome is a nervous system disorder involving repetitive movements or unwanted sounds. More than 200,000 US cases per year. Can't be cured, but treatment may help. Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong. Usually self-diagnosable. Tourette syndrome starts in childhood and involves uncontrollable repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics), such as repeatedly blinking the eyes, shrugging shoulders, or blurting out offensive words. Treatment may include medication or psychological therapies.

What It Is Really Like “In The Trenches” Mr. Jeff Crase is a retired veteran teacher in an area school district. He presents with a great deal of humor mixed in with many “good sense” tips and points that you will ponder and remember. This session provides many ideas that will help you as you deal with your individual classrooms and will provide insight as you become actively involved in the many tasks of teachers as leaders in the education community. He will also address what teaching in a rural setting entails as compared to the more urban environment. Discussion will cover classroom management issues, teaching staff relations, what’s in “the contract”, student discipline, etc. The session promises to give the participants a realistic view of what the real world of education is going to look and feel like as you embark upon your career. Participants will get the chance to look at the profession through the eyes of an experienced educator.

Working With Students with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom This session will feature a special education teacher who works closely with the regular ed teachers in his school so that we can look at the issues of how we can positively deal with special needs students in our regular ed classrooms. What are the regular education teacher’s roles in identifying these students? How can the regular ed teachers impact the special needs student’s education? What are the limits of the expectations from the regular education teacher? and from the special education teacher? How do the special education staff and the regular ed staff members work together to provide the best educational setting for all of the students in our classrooms? This promises to be a very informative session for teachers who may be considering teaching in a special education setting and for all regular education teachers at all levels and areas of study.