LEARNING FORWARD 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE #learnfwd16 CONFERENCE PROGRAM CONNECTING LANDSCAPES for LEARNING VANCOUVER Register by October 1 and Save $50 US on a 3-, 4-, or 5-day registration December 3-7, 2016 VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE www.learningforward.org/conference CONNECTING Join us in Vancouver, BC LANDSCAPES for LEARNING Connecting Landscapes VANCOUVER for Learning On behalf of the Learning Forward Board of Trustees and staf, we invite you to join us in Vancouver, British Columbia for our 2016 Annual Conference. This year’s conference features a fantastic program that will have an impact on educators and students every day. Our sincere thanks go to the Vancouver Host Committee and the Conference Advisory Committee for challenging us to expand our vision and consider new strategies for advancing our impact and our learning. Once we return to our own professional settings, we can work within our spheres of infuence to create the connections necessary to educate others who afect educational practice and student learning. As we share the examples, skills, knowledge, and insights we gained, we become advocates for all that efective professional learning can accomplish. Learning Forward’s 2016 Annual Conference will empower you to take part in improving the lives of students and educators and transforming our schools into powerful places where all educators and students learn. Join us in Vancouver, BC, and make the connection for learning. John Eyolfson Stephanie Hirsh Learning Forward Learning Forward President Executive Director 2016 LEARNING FORWARD BOARD OF TRUSTEES John Eyolfson Scott Laurence Deborah Renee Steve Cardwell Alan Ingram Janet Samuels E. Leigh Wall Olivia Zepeda President President-elect Jackson University of Education Norristown Santa Fe Gadsden Cherry Creek Carmel Unifed Past president British Columbia Consultant School District Independent Elementary School District School District Fairfax County Vancouver, BC Midwest City, OK Norristown, PA School District School District Centennial, CO Carmel, CA Public Schools Santa Fe, TX #32 Falls Church, VA San Luis, AZ 2 Learning Forward 2016 Annual Conference | Register Online Today VANCOUVER HOST COMMITTEE We invite you to MEMBERS join us in Vancouver, on the beautiful west coast of Canada, to be part of Connecting Trudean Jenny Landscapes for Learning. Participants arrive at the conference Andrews Garrels from many diferent places in North America and from around the world. As educators, we have a direct impact on student success, especially on long-term life outcomes. And when we are able to participate in efective professional learning, we are more likely to strengthen that impact on student outcomes. Those attending the Jessica Robyn Antosz Gray conference are fortunate to be able to come together for fve days to share and enrich their professional learning toolkits. I know we all feel honored to take part in this work. Learning Forward has assembled an outstanding program with Heather Denise thought leaders who will challenge your thinking, keynotes that Baptie Johnson will inspire your visions, and concurrent sessions that will give you a hands-on approach to professional learning. From an exhibit hall showcasing the latest in print and online technology to the student performances and evening activities, the 2016 Annual Conference Woody David will engage you in a very full learning experience! Bradford Manuel Vancouver has much to ofer you personally and professionally! While you are here, take some time to explore this wonderful city. With ski areas as close as half an hour away, Vancouver and its environs are an exciting place to wander and discover. Take a Maryann Corinne gondola ride to enjoy a fabulous city view. Enjoy a carol ship ride in Cardwell McCabe a celebration of holiday lights and delight in the beautiful harbor. Dine in restaurants featuring some of the best food in the world. British Columbia has a rich Aboriginal heritage, and the conference center is on the historic lands of the Musqueam people. Take time Steve Juleen to visit the Musqueam Cultural Pavilion, a short car-ride away. Cardwell McElgunn The Host Committee has worked tirelessly to ensure that your experience in Vancouver will be a rewarding one. We hope your “take-aways” from the conference will be ones you will use when in your own school, district, provincial, state, or national role to the Lisa Cheryl great beneft of students. Carson Murtland May you learn together with colleagues, meet new Learning Forward members who will become a part of your professional network, and enrich your learning experiences now and into the future. This is the Host Committee’s wish for your Vancouver Satnam Karen Learning Forward 2016 Annual Conference experience! Chahal Stefensen Please join us! Juleen McElgunn Sue Jennifer Host Committee Chairperson Elliott Turner www.learningforward.org/conference | 800-727-7288 3 THE LEARNING CONFERENCE 4 Access new ideas. 4 Gain new What Makes Learning Forward’s Annual Conference knowledge. THE Learning Conference? 4 Learn from Learning Forward’s Annual Conference is the best investment you can make thought leaders. to promote professional learning that advances educator and student 4 Find resources. performance. Conference participants become a community of learners as they experience cutting edge keynotes and general sessions, participate in 4 Make connections. interactive learning sessions, and form lasting professional relationships. THE PROGRAM THE ONSITE EXPERIENCE WHO SHOULD ATTEND: • Develop new knowledge and hone • Family-style sit-down meals • Central ofce administrators existing skills. encourage conversation and • Superintendents • Engage in meaningful conversations promote relationship building. • Policymakers and decision makers with thought leaders and colleagues. • Ticketed sessions mean your • Teacher leaders/Coaches presenter is expecting you and has • Acquire tools to apply immediately to • School-based teams your work with teachers and students. materials ready. • Principals/Assistant principals • Attend preconference sessions to • Two-, three-, and fve-hour sessions delve more deeply into priority areas. to promote deeper learning. • Technical assistance providers • Hear from vendors in the Exhibit • Exhibitors ofer valuable products Hall about the latest technology and resources specifc to tools available to facilitate professional learning. professional learning in the Technology Showcase. INDICES You can further identify your areas of interest and search by topic, audience type, or presenter name using the indices in the back of this program or the search function in the My Conference tool at www.learningforward.org/conference. Conference Areas of Focus #learnfwd16 The conference has been planned around 10 areas of focus which provide a broader context for your areas of interest: n LEARNING COMMUNITIES n LEADERSHIP n RESOURCES n DATA n LEARNING DESIGNS n IMPLEMENTATION n STUDENT LEARNING n EMERGING ISSUES n EQUITY n TECHNOLOGY 4 Learning Forward 2016 Annual Conference | Register Online Today CONFERENCE Excellent ADVISORY COMMITTEE conference, Cathy Berlinger- I love the well planned, Gustafson, Facilitator, energy! Bringing “ Crystal Lake, IL great content. professionals Rod Allen, Highly School District #79 together with a (Cowichan Valley), “ Duncan, BC recommend. focus on building — Doris Messina Sydnee Dickson, Utah Department professional, of Education, Salt Lake City, UT collaborative Audrey Hobbs practice provides ” Johnson, Adviser, relevant content “MY FIRST North Vancouver, BC BUT NOT LAST and practices Jim Iker, LEARNING BC Teachers’ to immediately FORWARD. THE Federation, ORGANIZATION Vancouver, BC apply to my work. AND RANGE OF Kit Krieger, SPEAKERS AND BC Principals’ and Vice- — Pamela Yoder Principals’ Association, TOPICS MADE Vancouver, BC MY TRIP.” Juleen McElgunn, BC School — Bev Freedman Superintendents Association, ” Vancouver, BC Mike Roberts, BC School Trustees This was an amazing time to be recharged, Association, inspired, and flled with new ideas. Vancouver, BC Everything at the conference is geared to David Ross, maximizing networking opportunities and Partnership for 21st “ Century Learning, creating a collaborative community. The Napa, CA entire conference is a powerful professional Andrew Szczepaniak, learning experience. Primavera Online High School, — Roberta Reed Chandler, AZ SPECIAL THANKS TO Cindy Harrison Back up concurrent The Learning” Conference speaker www.learningforward.org/conference | 800-727-7288 5 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Academy 2017 & 2018 Sessions 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Registration 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2016 8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Chat with Roy Henry Vickers 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thought Leader Lectures (TL06, TL07, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Academy 2017 & 2018 Sessions & TL08) 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Preconference Sessions 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (Sets G & H) 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Preconference Lunch 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (Set I) 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. General Session 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Registration 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Keynote Q&A (J01) 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Preconference Sessions 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thought Leader Lectures (TL09 & TL10) 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Preconference Lunch 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (Set G continued & J) 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Technology Showcase (Set K) 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Academy Graduation & Reception 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Business Meeting 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Welcome Reception WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016 7 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Registration 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Thought Leader Lectures (TL11 & TL12) 7:30 a.m.