South Carolina Association of Teacher Educators: South Carolina Educators at the Forefront: New Dimensions for Clinical Preparation and Development of Educators

Bailey Gause, Mid-Carolina High School - Artist

October 18, 2019

SCATE Fall Conference

Limestone College, Gaffney, SC

SCATE 2019 Conference

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Winner of the SCATE 2019 Program Cover Design Contest

Thank you to the Bailey Gause for sharing her artistic expertise!

My name is Bailey Gause. I’m in 11th grade at Mid-Carolina High School. I am currently in Art 3. My drawing is based on the idea that teachers “plant the seeds for the next generation” so to speak. I thought the apple seed was appropriate because the members of SCATE are educating the next generation of teachers. My future goals are to go to college for wildlife rehabilitation, zoology, and then maybe veterinary school so that I can care for our wildlife as well as household pets.

Art Teacher: Mrs. Coleen Makoski

SCATE Program Cover Contest Coordinator: Dr. Lorraine Kibler

Contest Participants:

Julia Eargle, Delaney Gilliam. Daylin Franklin, Niyanna Johnson, Terra Easterlin

Thank you to all who participated.

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Table of Contents SCATE Officers and Committees ………………….. 4 SCATE Conference at a Glance ………………….. 5 President of Limestone College - Welcome ………………….. 9 President of SCATE - Welcome ………………….. 10 Keynote Speaker ………………….. 11 TEJSC Posting ………………….. 12 TEJSC Submissions ………………….. 13 SCATE Featured Give-Back School ………………….. 14 Panel Discussion – Featured Panelists ………………….. 15 Congratulations to SCATE President (2019-2020) ………………….. 17 Congratulations to ATE President (2020-2021) ………………….. 18 Award Recipients ………………….. 20 2019 SCATE Schedule ………………….. 22 Upcoming Conferences ………………….. 30 Thank you to Palmetto State Teachers Association ………………….. 32 Thank you to ETS ………………….. 32 Thank you to Mr. Dearybury ………………….. 33 Thank you to our TEJSC reviewers ………………….. 34 Limestone Campus Map ………………….. 35

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SCATE Officers SCATE Committee Chairs

President Awards and Recognitions Dr. Julie Jones, Converse College Dr. Stacy Burr, USC Upstate

President-elect Legislative Ms. Laura Kaufmann, USC Upstate Ms. Kathy Maness, Palmetto State Teacher’s Association President-elect-elect Dr. Reed Chewning, Converse College Membership Dr. Michiko McClary, Claflin University Past President Dr. Nan Li, Claflin University Nominations & Elections Committee Dr. Danielle Robertson, Converse College Treasurer Dr. Judy Beck, USC Aiken Program Committee Dr. Suzanne Horn, Coastal Carolina University Secretary Dr. Teresa White, Limestone College Publications Committee Dr. Julie Jones, Converse College Executive Director Dr. Susan Fernandez, Lander University Publicity Ms. Laura Kaufmann, USC Upstate Executive Committee Member Dr. Teresa White, Limestone College Webmaster Dr. Reed Chewning 2-year Institution Representative Ms. Tonya Misuraca, Trident Technical College 2019 Conference Planning Committee Dr. Teresa White (Limestone College Conference 4-year Private Institution Representative Site Host) Dr. Marla Saunders, Columbia College Dr. Julie Jones, Converse College (Conference Chair) 4-year Public Institution Representative Dr. Suzanne Horn, Coastal Carolina University Dr. Jamia Richmond, Coastal Carolina University Dr. Reed Chewning, Converse College Dr. Danielle Robertson, Converse College Public School Representative Dr. Susan Fernandez. Lander University Dr. Lorraine Kibler, Mid-Carolina High School and Mrs. Laura Kaufmann, USC Upstate Lander Dr. Stacy Burr, USC Upstate Dr. Lorraine Kibler, Mid-Carolina High School and Lander

Cover Design Contest Committee Chair Dr. Lorraine Kibler

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SCATE 2019 Conference Schedule At-A-Glance

Friday, October 18, 2019 – Limestone College Time Activity Location 7:45 -8:20 AM Breakfast & Registration The Main Lawn of Greetings from Dr. Judy Beck (ATE) and Dr. Julie Jones (SCATE) Limestone College 8:30 -9:20 AM Session 1 Winnie Davis Building 9:30-10:20 AM Session 2 Winnie Davis Building 10:30-11:20 AM Session 3 Winnie Davis Building 11:30 AM-12:20 PM Session 4 Winnie Davis Building 12:30-1:40 PM Awards Luncheon The Main Lawn of Keynote Session Limestone College SCATE welcomes Dr. Rashad Anderson and the MISTERs of SC State University Khi Baker, Jalen Dugar, Tony Edge, Jamal Ferrell, Jamieon Gilmore, Kesean Harris, Jevon Holt, Brian Livingston, Chrisean Mack, Brandon McKinnedy, Gabriel Mission, Samuel Murray, Jordan Puch, & Traseam Tolen

SCATE Exemplary Service to the Profession Award Bessie Clarke SCATE Cooperating Teacher of the Year Award Susan Martin SCATE Education Student of the Year Award Connor Bost SCATE School-Support Program Luther Vaughan Elementary School Door Prizes Laura Kaufmann 1:45-2:25 PM Panel Session The Main Lawn of Donna Crocker: Coordinator of Teacher Evaluation Cherokee Limestone College County School District Tammy Perry: Coordinator of Teacher Certification Cherokee County School District Emily Tallon: Special Services, Elementary Program Specialist Spartanburg School District 7 Dr. Marc Zachary: Chief Human Resources Officer in Spartanburg School District 7 Lilla Toal- Mansager: State Department of Education

2:25 –2:30PM Closing Remarks - Dr. Julie Jones The Main Lawn of Limestone College

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Awards Luncheon Schedule (12:30-1:40 PM)

Location: Main Lawn of Limestone College

SCATE President’s Remarks & Recognitions – Dr. Julie Jones

Welcome to All and Recognition of First Time SCATE Conference Participants – Dr. Michiko McClary

Introduction of SCATE Officers and Committee Chairs – Dr. Susan Fernandez

Introduction of Luncheon Speaker – Dr. Susan Fernandez

Awards Luncheon Speakers - Dr. Rashad Anderson and MISTERs from South Carolina State University

Presentations of SCATE Awards – Dr. Stacy Burr

SCATE Cover Design Artist Honored – Dr. Lorraine Kibler

SCATE School-Support Program – Dr. Teresa White

Installation of New President – Dr. Judy Beck

Our 2020-21 SCATE President is Mrs. Laura Kaufmann of USC Upstate.

A special panel discussion of education leaders will take place directly after lunch.

Introduction of Panelists: Dr. Teresa White

Moderator: Mrs. Laura Kaufmann

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Dean Betsy A. Witt, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Limestone Teacher Education Dr. Patrick Carney- Associate Professor of Music Education -Director of Bands Dr. Cindy Cavanaugh- Professor Chair of the Education Program Coordinator of Physical Education-Certification Dr. Jim Hale- Director of Teacher Education Dr. Bob Honeman- Professor of English/Supervisor of English Education Dr. Shelly Meyers - Dean of Accreditation Ms. Sharon Story- M. Ed., NBCT Limestone College Teacher Education Program Dr. Virginia Scates- Coordinator, Elementary Education/College Partner, Teacher Cadets Ms. Alicia Smith - Administrative Assistant for Education/Adjunct Instructor Dr. Teresa White - Assistant Professor - Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Education

Limestone College Professors: Conference Presenters Dr. Felicia Cavallini, Dr. Dawn Ranns, Dr. Amber Williams, Dr. Angela Williams

Dining Services Mr. Joe Fields General Manager of Sodexo

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Thank you to the Limestone MiSTERs for serving as student ambassadors during the 2019 SCATE conference. We appreciate and acknowledge your service to the profession. Omari Soloman-Bishop Mark Brailsford Timarkus Dawkins Christian Bryant Patrick Cook Richard Sealy Quentarious Wright Cody Rackley Christian Joe Stephen Jennings

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President’s Welcome: SCATE Conference 2019

On behalf of faculty, staff, and administration, welcome to Limestone! It is a great honor to have the 2019 Fall Conference of the South Carolina Association of Teacher Educators taking place on our historic campus.

We are excited that some of the brightest minds and greatest thought-leaders in South Carolina education are right here at Limestone for this professional growth opportunity.

We hope that you enjoy our beautiful campus and the wonderful community that we are a part of in Gaffney and Cherokee County.

We especially hope you enjoy your time inside our Winnie Davis Hall where the conference is being held. Built in 1904 as a repository for American Civil War papers and a center for the study of Southern history and literature, Winnie Davis Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. An extensive renovation was completed on the building in 2009.

Again, thank you for making Limestone the location for the 2019 Fall SCATE Conference.

I wish you all continued success in your educational careers.

Sincerely,

Dr. Darrell Parker

President

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Welcome to SCATE 2019!

Our Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Association of Teacher Educators (SCATE) is on the beautiful Limestone College campus in Gaffney, SC. Our conference this year focuses on advocacy. What a wonderful opportunity it is to come together as educators in South Carolina, advocating for research, policy, and practice that will propel our profession forward. Thank you for joining us to celebrate our successes and consider the challenges we face locally, regionally, and nationally.

So much of the planning for this conference has been a team effort. Many thanks go out to Dr. Teresa White, our Conference Chairperson; Dr. Susan Fernandez, our 2019 SCATE Executive Director; Dr. Reed Chewning, our SCATE webmaster; Dr.Judy Beck, our SCATE treasurer; Laura Kaufmann, President- Elect; and Dr. Suzanne Horn, program committee for their tireless efforts over the past several months. Without their teamwork and co-leadership, this conference could not have happened. I know the voices of teachers and teacher educators will resonate throughout this conference as presentations and panels highlight the values, opinions, beliefs, and perspectives of those who advocate for our profession on a daily basis.

The SCATE 2019 Conference reflects our commitment to advocacy, accountability, and effectiveness as we advance teacher education- preparing our students and other stakeholders to continuously learn, lead, inspire, and transform their communities and thus our nation. The speakers, sessions, and pre- conference events have been chosen by the SCATE conference planning committee to guide and support our commitment to the profession. Furthermore, we are extremely pleased to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. Rashad Anderson, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and Campus Director of the Call Me MiSTER Program.

What an exciting conference line-up; thank you for joining us!

Dr. Julie Jones

SCATE President, 2018-2019

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Posting: Production Editor

The South Carolina Association of Teacher Education seeks an experienced editor and writer to serve as the production editor of the organization's biannual journal, the Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina (TEJSC). The ideal candidate will also be a collaborative storyteller via social media posts who is able to translate academic research into compelling narratives that engage both academic and non-academic audiences.

Detailed Description

The Production Editor will be responsible for all aspects of online production for fall and spring editions of the TEJSC. He/ she will review final drafts of manuscripts and proofs, corresponding with the Editor-in-Chief on materials needed for journal proofs.

Job accountabilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Reads, proofs, edits, and rewrites copy  Ensures accuracy and completeness of projects  Designs the TEJSC's cover, masthead and lead pages  Schedules and coordinates all aspects of publication production in order to meet all applicable deadlines, such as design, layout, publishing to the website, etc.  Interprets technical, specialized and/or academic material from a wide variety of disciplines or sources to produce written communication pieces for a general audience  Designs and creates documents using computerized graphics, desktop publishing, and word processing software  Determines type(s) of artwork (e.g. illustrations, photos, charts, graphs, design covers) to accompany documents while considering compatibility, content, audience, style, format, intent, etc.  Interacts with all internal and external sources necessary to successfully complete assignments  Assists with social media, development and marketing communications

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. Must have experience in publishing, effective communication, excellent writing and grammar skills, attention to detail, proven ability to meet deadlines, and a solid understanding of digital production processes.

Experience with Adobe or comparable publishing software and APA formatting. Experience as a professional writer or a degree in journalism or communications is preferred. This work is pro bono with an expected commitment of 5-10 hours per month depending on skill level.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: If interested, please send resume/ vitae and cover letter along with two references to: Editor- in- Chief

Dr. Julie Jones Converse College julie .jones@converse .edu

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Subject line: TEJSC Production Editor All applications due by November 15, 2019 Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Guidelines for submission

The TEJSC is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that, starting with the Fall 2009 Issue, includes articles based on thematic strands. Articles sent to the TEJSC for publication consideration must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Articles must be applicable to a particular strand of the Journal. 2. Submissions should be no longer than 3000 words in length (limit does not include figures, tables, and references). 3. The TEJSC follows the American Psychological Association standards for publishing guidelines.

Articles should be submitted to the editor as an attachment in Word format. Each article will be sent for peer review after the submission deadline has passed.

To be considered for the fall 2019 Issue, all articles must be submitted by Sept 30, 2019. Extended October 30, 2019

Strands for the fall 2019 Issue:

The Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina is now accepting applications for peer reviewers for the journal. Please email Dr. Julie Jones ([email protected]) for an application.

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Congratulations to Luther Vaughn Elementary for being our conference featured school

Mrs. Loretta Holmes, principal

Books on the Bus

Luther Vaughan Elementary School uses the Books on the Bus program to encourage the love and joy of reading during the students’ commute to and from school. The program is designed for children to have an appropriate reading/interest leveled book available during their ride. The program also supports Luther Vaughan’s mission statement by providing a variety of learning experiences that address the diverse needs of every student. In addition, It assists with the reduction of discipline issues on the bus, building relationships with other students, and creates an opportunity to watch students succeed in school and on the bus.

Luther Vaughan staff is fully behind the Books on the Bus program. Teachers accompany riders throughout the year to provide guidance, reinforce expectations, and supply the much-needed support for understanding text, content, and reading comprehension of the books with the students.

Congratulations to Luther Vaughn Elementary. Remember that every raffle ticket you purchase goes to this featured school. All raffle items have been donated so that all funds can go to support the children.

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Panel Discussion

A panel discussion will be held from 1:45 to 2:25 PM regarding educator recruitment, retention, and attrition issues in South Carolina. The panel will address educator supply and demand issues in South Carolina from multiple perspectives.

Dr. Marc Zachary is a native of Spartanburg and has served in Spartanburg School District 7 since 1992. He began his teaching career at Mary H. Wright Elementary in Spartanburg as a 5K assistant. He taught 2nd and 6th grades while serving at MHW both as teacher and the Director of our school’s Boys and Girls Club. He served 10 years at a K-8, Montessori magnet school of 900 before moving to Democratic Republic of Congo for one year to serve as Middle School Coordinator at an American International School. He returned to the states in 2015 to become principal of Mary H. Wright, where he began his teaching career. At that time the school was on the SC Priority list with serious student achievement issues, and they were able to come off that list within three years. Dr. Zachary now serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer in Spartanburg School District 7.

Tammy Perry serves the Cherokee County School District as Coordinator of Teacher Certification. Employed with the Cherokee County School District for 18 years, her previous background comes from a career field of Customer Service and 8 years as a local Real Estate Agent. She serves the district in the Human Resources Department processing certified new hires, recertification of Educators’ teaching certificates, works in conjunction with the SC Department of Education on teacher certificate issues, and maintaining the certified employee information in the state department’s database. Born and raised in St. Pauls, NC, a small town near the NC coastal waters. She moved to Gaffney in 1981 where she met and married her husband, a Gaffney native, and they have one son who is a Limestone College Alumni.

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Donna Crocker serves as the Coordinator of Teacher Evaluation for Cherokee County School District. A graduate of Limestone College, she extended her learning by obtaining a Master’s + 30 degree in Elementary Education and is National Board Certified in Early Adolescence English Language Arts. She has forty years in the field of education, including working as a grade six public school teacher. Mrs. Crocker has served as an adjunct professor and is a member of the Teacher Education Committee for Limestone College.

A lifelong resident of Cherokee County, Donna is married to Jimmy Crocker. They have three children and two grandchildren. She serves as the pianist for Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, and is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the Cherokee County Reading Council, and has served as a Meals on Wheels volunteer since 1998.

Emily Tallon is the Elementary Program Specialist for Spartanburg School District Seven Special Services Department. She received her Special Education degree from Clemson University in 1998 and has been an educator in District 7 for 21 years. She started her career as a Special Education Resource teacher at Park Hills Elementary where she served for 10 years. During her time at Park Hills she served as a mentor teacher and served on leadership teams within the school. She continued her teaching at Jesse Boyd Elementary. During her time at Jesse Boyd she received her Masters in Visual Impairments, Special Education and became the Vision teacher for District 7. She served in this role for 4 years before moving into her current role as Program Specialist. As Program Specialist she works closely with teachers, counselors, psychologist, administrators, and parents to ensure that students are receiving the programing they need to meet their individual needs.

Lilla Toal-Mandsager is the Director of Educator Effectiveness and Leadership Development at the South Carolina Department of Education. She received her B.A. in English Literature from Stanford University, her M.A. in Education from the Stanford University School of Education, and is currently studying Educational Administration at the University of South Carolina. Ms. Mandsager has also served as Director of Leadership Development, Adult Learning Specialist, and Principal for Summit Public Schools.

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Most parents hear statements such as "please read to your child" and "reading is important." While these statements are true, they are oversimplified. Within the pages of The Vapor Effect: A Practical Guide of Why and How Every Child Can Learn to Read Using the Vapor Effect, readers will discover each letter that spells V-A-P- O-R and how to use this formula to teach reading.

Dr. Teresa White is an Early Childhood Enthusiast with 25+ years of collective experience as an Early Childhood Professor, Consultant, Special Education Teacher, Early Interventionist, Day Care Director, Mother, and Grandmother.

Dr. White is troubled by the research that asserts 1 in 4 children in America grow up without learning to read, and third grade students who do not read on grade level are four times less likely to graduate.

In response, Dr. White has authored The Vapor Effect to serve as a practical guide to the critical skills that every child should acquire to learn to read! The author explains five critical skills that build the foundation for reading. Real-life connections and vignettes, relevant research, and practical end of the chapter strategies enhance the book's usefulness as a parent resource, professional development tool, or course text.

Dr. Teresa White

Assistant Professor

Early Childhood Program Coordinator Limestone College [email protected]

The Vapor Effect is an approved professional development training for the South Carolina Center for Child Care Career Development Participants can earn 1.5 professional development credit hours. Book Dr. White to facilitate a professional development workshop on The Vapor Effect.

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Award Recipients

Connor Bost Student Teacher of the Year Connor Bost was born and raised in Simpsonville, SC and is a graduate of Clemson University. In high school, Connor was a two- sport athlete and also the recipient of the 2015 Hillcrest Civitan Award, an award that recognizes one young man and one young woman who has served as an example of model citizenship during their four years in high school. While at Clemson University, Connor held a leadership position in his fraternity and helped raise money for the Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research with other members of his fraternity. In 2019, Connor graduated from Clemson with honors and received a Secondary English Education Degree. He is currently teaching English I, II, and III at Pickens High school. Connor is excited to continue his family’s tradition of serving the community through education as his grandfather did as a high school principal and as his mother did as a middle school English teacher. Connor has been wholeheartedly supported in any and all of his endeavors by both his mother and father, Lee and Jackie Bost, and they are the reason he is a teacher today. Connor believes that every child deserves to have an adult in their lives who cares for them and helps them in the way his parents did, and his goal is to be that adult for each and every one of his students every day.

Susan Martin Cooperating Teacher of the Year

Susan Martin is a National Board Certified Teacher, Middle Childhood Generalist. She graduated from Winthrop College in Home Economics Education and completed her masters in Family Economics-Management at UNC-Greensboro. I completed 30 hours above masters focusing on elementary education. This is her 24th year of teaching in Pickens County. Her teaching career includes a variety of schools including Pickens Junior High School, Daniel High School, Hagood Elementary, and Pickens Middle School. She also taught at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. She recently served as a Master Teacher during the two-year TAP program at Pickens Middle school. She has been married to Larry A. Martin for 36 years. They are parents of three adult children and grandparents to five adorable preschoolers.

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Bessie Clarke Exemplary Service to the Teaching Profession

Mrs. Bessie Clarke is a lifelong educator. She retired from the Beaufort County School District as a special education teacher after 31 years of service only to be called back to serve. This is her 50th year in the profession. District administrators and teachers describe her as a 'teacher's teacher." Mrs. Clarke has taught students from Pre-K-Grade 12. She has served in the traditional schools as well as the Migrant education program, Adult Education, Vocational School programs. Mrs. Clarke has served as a Mentor Teacher, LEA, Department Head, and Lead Teacher. She has chaired numerous committees and is extremely active in the Beaufort community. Mrs. Clarke has worked at 19 of the 32 schools in the Beaufort County School District. She has also served as an adjunct professor for Wheelock College and the University of South Carolina-Beaufort and an Education Consultant. For the past three years, she has been a co-director of her church's after-school program and is involved with the church's plans to build a school. Although, Mrs. Clarke's educational career is vast, she believes her greatest legacy to the profession are her children. Both of her daughters continue her legacy of advocacy and education-her oldest daughter is an Associate Professor and Department Head of Early Childhood and Elementary Education and her youngest daughter is a Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse.

SCATE Presidents Year Name Institution 2018-2019 Julie Jones Converse College 2017-2018 Nan Li Claflin University 2016-2017 Susan Fernandez Lander University 2015-2016 Windy Schweder USC Aiken 2014-2015 Michael Murphy Lander University 2013-2014 Shelly Meyers Limestone College 2012-2013 Sandra McCoy Coker College 2011-2012 Tracy Meetze Francis Marion University 2010-2011 Judy Beck USC Upstate 2009-2010 Jeff Priest USC Aiken 2008-2009 Lienne Medford Clemson University 2007-2008 Bea Bailey Clemson University

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2019 SCATE Conference Schedule

8:30- 9:20

Presenter and Description

No.

Room Room

Strand

Theme

Maximizing Professional Development School Partnerships

LeNessa Coe-Clark, PhD & Lillian Reeves, PhD; University of South Carolina, Aiken

This session will discuss and display the benefits of collaborating and creating effective student- centered partnerships with Professional Development Schools. Evidence will show the impact of

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creating specific learning experiences for pre-service teachers beyond daily clinical observations.

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Laptop/ Financial Vulnerability in Nonprofit Charter Schools Dr. Angela Robbs Williams, CPA; Limestone College

and and practice partnerships

Collaborating through research While the number of charter schools has grown, their failure rate has also grown. My research provides information about the financial success or failure of such schools. Breaking Down Physiological Barriers: Leading Students to Academic Achievement Despite the Effects of Youth Stress Amanda Butler; Charleston Southern University

The pressure of high-stakes assessments drive instruction, but it comes at a tremendous cost to many students. This presentation will explain the physiological barriers induced by stress that impact learning and how to reverse these effects by meeting students’ emotional needs.

Examining Preservice Teacher Self-Efficacy about Engagement, Instruction, and Management to Meet the Needs of All Learners

Melissa Martin, Jeremy Rinder, & Brandie Maness; University of South Carolina Aiken

Multi WD202 Researchers will discuss the results of a study examining preservice teacher self-efficacy related to engagement, instructional practices, and classroom management. Practical implications for college-level instructors will be explored.

Creating A Classroom of Care: Community, Awareness, Respect, and Engagement Laura Kaufmann & Dr. Stacy Burr; USC Upstate

Preparing educators diverse for classrooms

The presentation will focus on the importance of community, awareness, respect, and engagement as critical ingredients to create a classroom of care. Also, research will be presented about the self-efficacy of teacher candidates and novice teachers in creating a caring community in their own classrooms.

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Effective Inclusion of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Elena Ghionis; Converse College

Kylie Painter & Emily Cook; Spartanburg District 7

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is becoming more prevalent among school aged children in the United States of America. It is currently the most rapidly expanding developmental disability

the nextthe

WD204 Diverse among students in public schools. Children with ASD exhibit wide variations in the degree of severity of their symptoms. The workshop will provide strategies that could help teachers and generation of teachers other professionals to meet the needs of children with ASD in an inclusive and special education

Finding OpportunitiesFinding to inspire settings.

Roadblocks to Certification

Dr. Carol Hoyle, Dr. Tod Kenney, & Mrs. Tamara Pack; Lander University

This presentation discusses the impact of state and university benchmarks on retention of education majors. We will share challenges students face in meeting program requirements and share interventions to generate increased success in achieving graduation requirements and South Carolina certification.

Student Reflections of Barriers and Successes

Multi

WD302 Dr. Suzanne Horn , Dr. Kristal Curry & Dr. Dr. Susan Fernandez , Dr. Terrell Peace & Jamia Richmond; Coastal Carolina University Mrs. Tamara Pack; Lander University

Both Coastal Carolina University and Lander University conducted a research study examining their preservice and student teaching candidates’ reflections of their success. In this research,

Recruiting and retaining outside the box we asked both sets of students to reflect on what contributed to their successes in college and during student teaching. They also reflected on barriers they faced. Lastly, they discussed coping strategies they used when barriers arose. Navigating Media Bias/Propaganda: Guiding students to critical inquiry and analysis.

Dr. Sheliah G. Durham, & Dr. Mark Joseph; Anderson University

In our current media/digital/online environment, individuals are surrounded by more than ever constant exposure to an ever-expanding array of (mis)information and entertainment media.

The presentation will provide the tools and skills to analyze media bias and/or propaganda of

teachers

historical and current events. Participants will be provided with links, handouts, and sample

Multi lesson plans to engage students and heighten critical thinking in the classroom.

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Strategies for Increasing Understanding of Content Standards in the Secondary Classroom

generation of generation Dr. Michele Schaich & Andrew Hodges; North Greenville University

Finding Opportunities to the inspire next This interactive, hands-on session focuses on the challenge of effectively training pre-service secondary teachers to integrate reading strategies in the content area.

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9:30 -10:20

o. Presenter and Description

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Room Room

Strand

Theme Theme

Closing the STEM gap: A university, P-12 school district partnership to engage sixth grade students in integrated coding activities

Dr. Michiko McClary, Deidra Morrison, Talaia Johnson-Walters, Benjamin Wright, Hope

Washington, Y. Rochelle Bennett, Kamilah Brown; Claflin University

A partnership between a university and a rural P-12 school district provided an opportunity for preservice teachers and computer science majors to engage sixth grade

students in integrated coding activities closing the STEM gap for underrepresented populations.

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WD102 College to Career for Pre-Service Teachers: Mock Interviews

and practice partnerships practice and Dr. Robin Franklin & Dr. Justin Mitchell; Charleston Southern University

Collaborating through research research through Collaborating Pre-service teachers need real world practice interviewing for that first teaching position. One COE will share research describing the implementation and successes of implementing mock interviews as the final exam in senior method’s courses. SCTS 4.0, Expanded ADEPT, and SCLead.org

Lilla Toal- Mandsager & Beverly Blythe; SCDE Office of Educator Effectiveness and Leadership Development

and practice practice and

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partnerships How can the SCTS 4.0 rubric and the Expanded ADEPT evaluation process support recruitment and retention of superior educators? How can SCLead.org support our

research research Collaborating through through Collaborating reporting and continuous improvement initiatives?

Go Back to Where You Came From!?

Dr. Tod Kenney; Lander University

Diverse WD202 This title either innocently references your childhood or it can incite an aggressive

Preparing Preparing

educators for for educators reaction if considered within the current political context. Both components are explored

diverse classrooms diverse with the goal of recognizing one significant flaw in the paradigm of diversity in education. Ag in the Classroom

Tracy Miskelly; SC Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom

Finding

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teachers What’s relevant to ALL students? Food! Come explore the engaging topic of agriculture –

generation of generation SC’s top industry – and learn how to integrate this subject throughout the curriculum.

inspire the next next the inspire Opportunities to Opportunities Walk away with fresh ideas (AND resources) to inspire your teacher candidates!

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Navigating the Publication Maze

Dr. Tom McDaniel; Converse College

This session will provide college faculty and other educators with gaming strategies for publishing in professional journals, with advice from a professor of education who is also

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Opportunities to Opportunities

of teachers a journal editor. Participants will leave with new understandings on how to organize, write, and "sell" your articles to editors.

Finding

inspire the next generation generation next the inspire Personalized Learning in SC: Meeting the Needs of All Learners

Dr. Sarah Catto &Nadine Groh SC Department of Education- Office of Personalized Learning

Beginning with the Profile of the SC Graduate as our foundation, we unpack what

personalized learning means in SC. We discuss the components of student ownership,

diverse classrooms diverse learning pathways, flexible learning environments, and learner profiles and how these truly meet the needs of all learners.

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Preparing Educators for Diverse Classrooms

Debbie Jarrett; SCETV

We’ll look at some of the best new tech tools for engaging students and delivering Preparing educators for for educators Preparing curriculum as well as new and different ways to use some old favorites.

10:30 -11:20

Presenter and Description

Room No. Theme Strand

Building Relationships with K-12 Schools to Enhance Research, Growth, & Development

Dr. Judith Collazo, Dr. Melissa Martin, Dr. Patricia Fear, &

Dr. Deborah McMurtrie; University of South Carolina, Aiken

Diverse WD102 This interactive session, presenters will share how through common goals related to

partnerships research and teaching, an Educator Preparation Program can develop mutually

research and practice practice and research Collaborating through through Collaborating beneficial partnerships in high needs areas (rural, low SES) with district partners, professional development schools, and stakeholders.

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How Do We Support Diverse K-12 Students in the Classroom Setting? Use Culturally Responsive Teaching

Dr. Kavin Ming; Winthrop University

This session will describe culturally responsive activities and strategies that K-12 teachers can implement in the classroom and throughout the school day to ensure that they are meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of their diverse student population.

The Relationship between Classroom Distractions and Off-Task Students

Richard H. Costner, Ph.D., Michelle Andrus, & Kennedy Harrison Coastal Carolina University

Classroom distractions occur on a daily basis and prevent students from being fully

engaged with their teacher’s instruction. In this session, elementary education

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candidates discuss the results of a study in which they documented the sources of students’ inattention.

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Improving Physical Activity Levels in Elementary and Secondary Schools. Can We Apply the Lessons We've Learned from Adults Regarding Their Preferences towards Physical Activity and Exercise?

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Dr. Felicia Cavallini; Limestone College

Dr. David J. Dyck; University of Guelph, Guelph Ontario Canada

Most American and Canadian adults do not meet the recommended PA guidelines. Can examining adults’ attitudes, beliefs, and preferences on PA be utilized to increase PA levels within the elementary and secondary school environment? Featured graphics: "MyElementary” and “MySecondary” Activity.

Educator Preparation: Hot Topics in Education

Jacki Walsh, Dr. James Ritter, & Clay Barton SCDE Educator Preparation

To keep providers and faculty informed, the South Carolina Department of Education

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WD202 will provide updates and information on the changes in educator preparation. Topics to be discussed include program approval, provider accreditation, and changes and rebirth

outside the box outside of the specialized accrediting association (SPA). Participants are encouraged to bring a Recruiting and retaining retaining and Recruiting recent SPA submission report.

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Inspiring Future Teachers: Elevating the Profession

Dr. Robin Franklin, Dr. Justin Mitchell, Dr. Jacqueline Pleis, & Dr. Jennifer Zakrzewski

Charleston Southern University

Pre-service teachers will soon be working in one of the hardest jobs in society, often with limited resources. The interactive professor panel will share strategies/ideas on

how to encourage future teachers to persevere in the teaching field despite the

obstacles.

WD204 Listen and Engage! Multipaper Stories of podcasting from three different educational settings Dr. Erin D. Besser, Lauren Blackwell & Matt Saenz; Finding Opportunities to University of South Carolina Aiken In this session, we will explore the power of podcasting and audio for teaching and

inspire the next generation of teachers generation the next inspire

learning. Participants will review some background knowledge, and then hear of three excellent classroom examples from Higher Education, Secondary Education, and Elementary Education.

The APEC Center: Promising Partnerships for Teacher Recruitment

Dr. Marla Sanders, Chris Bishop, Dana Richardson, Kathleen Hogue, Kimberly Smith, and Renee Clarke

In 2018, the SC Commission on Higher Education awarded a grant to Columbia College to develop an alternative certification program. This presentation shares the APEC Center's

partnership with local districts and its impact on aspiring teachers in SC.

Teacher Readiness: A Study of Retention Interventions for Beginning Teachers

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Dr. Brennan Davis & Whitney Chick; Columbia College

This session will review initial data and discuss plans for a study under way this year in SC. The purposes of the study are to describe how teachers experience the transition from

Recruiting and retaining outside the box the outside retaining and Recruiting student to beginning teacher and to identify and provide beginning teachers with support interventions to enhance their first-year experiences in the classroom. The overall aim is to better understand low first-to-fifth-year teacher retention rates and to explore possible interventions to improve the current statistics.

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Document Accessibility and the Road to State Board Approval

Sean Osborne, SCDE Renewal Coordinator/Accessibility

Providers submit multiple forms of documentation to the South Carolina Department of

Education for State Board of Education (SBE) notification and approval. To meet the mandates of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, all documents posted to the web for SBE

Diverse WD304 review must be accessible for individuals with disabilities. This session will offer the basics

classrooms of web site accessibility including accessibility checks and document development and revision.

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Public School Partnerships: Collaboration in Read to Succeed Courses

Dr. Anastasia Homer & Dr. Margaret Walworth; Anderson University

Partnerships between universities and public schools create powerful learning

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partnerships professors. All parties can find benefits with a strong partnership model, strategically

Collaborating through research and practice created, to foster growth for all.

Data Driven Decisions Using the ETS Data Manager for Praxis Performance Analysis

Kathy Pruner; ETS

This session provides Praxis performance data at the state and national levels with many examples of how to disaggregated data inform changes and improve performance.

WD104 Diverse Additionally, attendees will be given information on the latest Praxis updates and changes to the Core Math test.

(Note: During the conference, our ETS representative, Kathy Pruner, will be available to work with institutions individually to assist with data reporting needs or answer Recruiting and retaining outside the box questions.)

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Retrieval Boards- An Instructional Strategy for Diverse Learners

Jacquelynn Pleis & Jennifer Zakrzewski; Charleston Southern University

classrooms Retrieval boards can aid in retention of material in addition to increasing engagement

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diverse participants how to use and incorporate retrieval boards to support diversity in the Preparing educators for classroom. Teaching to the Tests:

Allying with and supporting LGBTQ+ teacher candidates

in a time of transition

Dr. Lee Vartanian, Asher Tate Hamilton & Ashlyn Wilson; Lander University

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outside the box certification. This session will explore how one department is exploring strategies of Recruiting and retaining inclusion. Be Someone's Superhero: How far will you go to Recruit & Retain Teachers?

Dr. Sharon Jefferies; Cherokee County Schools

South Carolina schools are in competition to find admirable teachers. The fight for

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outside the box teacher shortage epidemic and reveals innovative strategies used to recruit and retain

Recruiting and retaining teachers.

The Role of Self Reflection to Inform Biases Among Pre-Service Teachers

Dr. Tonya M. Houston & Dr. Christy Winchester; Charleston Southern University

Nancy Gallavan (2005) says “Pre-service and practicing teachers significantly benefit from

guided opportunities to learn more about themselves personally, professionally, and pedagogically in socio-cultural contexts.” A group of students (pre-service teachers) participated in classroom activities and discussions confronting privilege, race, culture,

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classrooms and diversity. Using a variety of race and culturally-based activities students (pre-service teachers) examined their personal views pertaining to race using introspection and reflective practices. Reflection uncovered personal assumptions pertaining to race, unfamiliarity of untold history, and an unawareness of culture. Difficult, honest, and

Preparing educators diverse for transparent discussions provided powerful, impactful opportunities to re-frame understandings and inform behaviors and teaching practices of pre-service teachers.

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Many thanks to our friends at ETS for sponsoring our lunch today.

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See you in 2020 for the annual SCATE conference! Let us know if you would like to host this conference (at your location). 