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50Th Annual Case Convention Breakout Sessions 50TH Leadership Elevated 50TH ANNUAL CASE CONVENTION BREAKOUT SESSIONS Wednesday, July 24, 2019 # 2 Session Title 2 Time 2 Session Description Presenters In the 2018-2019 school year, Morgan County School District RE-3 began a journey toward academic excellence for its highly diverse and challenging student Dr. James Hammack, Superintendent, Morgan County RE-3 population. This session will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding Dr. Rena Frasco, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Morgan County RE-3 Our District’s Journey: of the district’s efforts to advance student learning, including an instructional rounds , Director of English Language Learning, 1 Morgan County RE-3’s 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM model based on work by Doug LeMov, professional learning community practices, a Shelly Ocanas Morgan County RE-3 Continued Improvement 1:1 laptop initiative, the use of formative assessment data to improve instruction, the Jason Frasco, Principal, Fort Morgan Middle School role of instructional coaches, an English language learner program, special education Lisa Megel, Director of Special Education, Morgan County RE-3 planning, the work of the leadership team, budgetary considerations, and high school and more! reform. We are aware of Safe2Tell, but are districts and schools implementing the framework in a meaningful way? Participants will leave the session with an understanding of their school’s culture around Safe2Tell and tangible action steps relevant to each step along Infusing Culturally , ELD & WL Senior Consultant, CDE the cultural proficiency continuum. Through this supportive and no-judgment zone, Lulu Buck 2 Responsive Environments 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM , Training and Outreach Specialist, Safe2Tell, we’ll give participants the tools to take Safe2Tell, and their school culture to the next Mark Lanning with Safe2Tell Colorado Attorney General’s Office level of cultural responsiveness for students, families, and community. School leaders will leave with strategies for developing and/or creating a high-functioning team around Safe2Tell. Many K-12 leaders are surprised to learn how many of their students are acting in ways that pose an immediate threat to themselves or others—and leaving evidence of this , Director of Emergency Management, The State of Student Safety: behavior in their online activity. Hear Gaggle’s Vice President of Sales, Bill McCullough Melissa Craven 3 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Denver Public Schools Lessons for Leaders speak on the state of student safety in the 2018-19 school year. Mike Eaton, Chief of , Regional Sales Manager, Gaggle Safety for Denver Public Schools will also discuss the Safety Initiative of DPS and how Michael Swaine his district has used technology to keep kids safe. The Falcon Zone in D49 saw the need to modernize its traditional approach to teaching and learning and recognized the important role of technology in this transition. Falcon invested significantly in procuring technology that promised to personalize learning for , Zone Superintendent, District 49 Creating the Right Sue Holmes students and improve outcomes in the process. As most school districts discover, the , District 49 4 Conditions for the Future 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Cheryl DeGeorge acquisition of new technology did not change the fundamental instructional practices, , Vice President, Growth & Innovation, of Learning Jeri Crispe curriculum, or experiences in the classroom. Learn how The Falcon Zone leaders Modern Teacher discovered the Digital Convergence Framework tool to develop the organizational conditions to integrate technology meaningfully in the teaching and learning process. Repair car brakes, dissect frogs, weld, and simulate predator/prey relationships without leaving the classroom. As you assess your STEAM and CTE programs, discover how the integration of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) is offering new opportunities and , IGNITE & IGNITE: Expeditions Project Implementing AR/VR in Mary Velasquez preparing students for future careers in STEAM, welding, automotive, vet and health Manager, School District 49 5 District STEAM and CTE 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM sciences. Gain school leadership perspectives on implementation strategies for , Assistant Principal, Vista Ridge High School Programs Jason DaLee building STEAM and CTE programs with the integration of AR/VR technology. Joe Parlier, Senior Director, zSpace Education Solutions Get hands-on with AR/VR learning applications and learn how to align AR/VR activities with NGSS, state, and CTE standards. In February of 2019, state, district and community leaders came together with researchers, policymakers, educators and students to discuss and explore best practices around soft skill development to ensure workforce readiness for K-12 students Kym LeBlanc-Esparza, State Director - Rocky Mountain and collaborate more deeply. District leaders from Jeffco, Englewood, Greeley, Region, AVID Center Addressing the Soft Skills Douglas County and Telluride discussed how they are working to ensure that students , Superintendent, Jefferson County District 6 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Jason Glass Gap have the skills they need in the 21st century to be college and workforce ready. This Michael Lynch, Director of Secondary Education, session will provide an opportunity for other educational leaders to join the discussion Westminster Public Schools and learn from each other. Participants will collaborate on promising practices and Deidre Pilch, Superintendent, Greeley-Evans School District discuss how to ensure a vibrant partnership with lawmakers, business and industry leaders so that students succeed. During this session, district leaders will meet with CDE and provide input on the needs Full-Day Kindergarten districts may have in the implementation of full-day kindergarten. CDE staff from the , P-3 Director, CDE 7 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Anji Gallanos Listening Session pre-school through third grade offices will be on hand to listen to the needs of districts Kristie Kauerz, Director, National P-3 Center, CU-Denver and engage and identify potential supports. Community Schools have developed a strong track record in the school improvement Cassie Harrelson, Director of Professional Practice, space around the country by utilizing a strategy that responds specifically to local Colorado Education Association Transformational school communities. It builds on each community’s unique assets to address the needs , President, 8 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Amie Baca-Oehlert Community Schools of students, families, educators and the community. In this session, we will define the Colorado Education Association model and explore ways to locally assess and plan with the philosophy unique to your Francesca Craver, School Principal, own districts and schools. Adams 12 School District Colorado schools face an acute shortage of teachers. Colorado’s Teacher Cadet Pro- , Family and Consumer Sciences Program gram can help your school, district and region establish a program that is certain to im- Michelle Dennis Colorado Teacher Cadet Teacher and Colorado Teacher Cadet Coordinator, Colorado pact the recruitment of high school students into the teaching profession. Come learn - Expanding the Educator Community College System 9 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM about the, “Grow Your Own” teacher initiative and give collaborative input as to how Pipeline by Growing , Director of Educator Preparation, CDHE the Colorado Teacher Cadet can be disseminated to students in all areas, but especially Brittany Lane our own Teachers , Colorado Teacher Cadet in rural districts. Training opportunities, program specifics, distance learning options Christine Rotole-McConnell Content Specialist and Lead Trainer and support will be covered. Drawing from Loris Malaguzzi’s assertion that “there are three teachers of children: adults, other children, and their physical environment,” St. Vrain Valley Schools launched a yearlong professional learning cohort of teachers to consider the effects of , Special Education Area Coordinator, St. Vrain learning spaces on their students’ performance. This session will outline the successes, Emily Scott Designing Learning Spaces Valley School District 10 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM failures, and learnings of the inaugural cohort while outlining how the district leveraged with the Brain in Mind , District Secondary ELA Curriculum and Media its occupational therapists to help teachers understand neurologically-sound principles Zac Chase Services Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District that are essential for some students and beneficial for all. Participants will challenge their own suppositions and see examples of what’s possible when spaces are re-de- signed with the brain in mind. Leading a school or district can be overwhelming, so this session will focus on the importance of reducing and simplifying. How will you prioritize to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency but continue to be on track for continuous improvement? In this session, we will share strategies for aligning for work, leveraging stakeholders, Keeping it Simple: and identifying sustainable priorities that matter. Engage with other leaders to share Curt Wilson, Superintendent, North Conejos School District 11 Foundational Strategies 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM examples of working not only harder, but smarter, too, ensuring success for all learners Denille LePlatt, Director of Rural Services, CDE for Success in any System (adults included). Attendees will walk away with strategies to adapt and implement in Ricky Salazar, Principal,
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