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6-8Amity BeaneRSU 56B301LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE LUNDER NEW NATURALISTS PILOTLESSONS LEARNED FROM THE LUNDER NEW NATURALISTS PILOT -- Presenter: Amity Beane -- We will go over the salient points of the blended middle school pilot program that reached 1000 students over two years called the Lunder New Naturalists. The program was based on Apple's challenge based learning and was dual content in science and social studies - from practices, to assessment, to how we built and tested the feedback loop for proficiency. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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PK-2, 3-5Amanda Wilkins & Dawn MacedaRSU 58A143IMPLEMENTING AND TRACKING STUDENT PROGRESS WITH LEARNING SCALESIMPLEMENTING AND TRACKING STUDENT PROGRESS WITH LEARNING SCALES -- Presenter: Amanda Wilkins --This workshop session will explore how to effectively implement Learning Scales into PreK-5 classrooms using student friendly language. Examples will be provided of how learning scales can be used to drive instruction and help students become invested in what they are learning as well as track their progress. We will explore how to implement a basic 4 point scale into daily practice as a starting point then move to creating and/or using more specific 4 point scales that vary in level of difficulty. Participants will gain an understanding of how learning scales can be used in daily instruction and be provided with resources to help them to start using learning scales within their own classroom. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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PK-12Bethany Meehan-PoulinRSU 56E116DIFFERENTIATION AND STEAM: KEEPING STUDENTS ENGAGED IN LEARNING THROUGH THE HANDS-ON CLASSROOMDIFFERENTIATION AND STEAM: KEEPING STUDENTS ENGAGED IN LEARNING THROUGH THE HANDS-ON CLASSROOM -- Presenter: Bethany Meehan-Poulin -- This session will examine best practices for differentiating in the classroom, methods for successfully incorporating students with 504 and IEPs in the general education setting, as well as keeping all students engaged through experiential learning. (This workshop available Session One and Session Three.)
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3-5; 6-8; 9-12Carol ReedRSU 73B109WHAT IS DIFFERENTIATION?WHAT IS DIFFERENTIATION? -- Presenter: Carol Reed -- In this session the instructor will review what differentiation is and why it is important now. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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PK-12Charles SwanRSU 56F103KNOW YOUR IMPACTKNOW YOUR IMPACT -- Presenter: Charles Swan -- I will be leading a discussion around the work of John Hattie and his research around effective practices in instruction. John Hattie is an education researcher from New Zealand who has examined thousands of studies related to "most effective practices in teaching". We will explore his findings and also spend some time comparing his work with that of Dr. Marzano's. (This workshop available Session One and Session Three.)
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3-5Cheryl TobeyMaine Department of EducationB103MATHEMATICS MISCONCEPTIONS: GRADES 3-5 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS TO UNCOVER AND EXPLORE STUDENT THINKINGMATHEMATICS MISCONCEPTIONS: GRADES 3-5 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS TO UNCOVER AND EXPLORE STUDENT THINKING -- Presenter: Cheryl Tobey -- Students come to us with misconceptions from their everyday experiences or their own interpretations of what is taught. We must surface, understand, and use these ideas to bridge between where students are to where they need to be to achieve conceptual understanding. Come explore the use of formative assessment probes to uncover student ideas and receive multiple sets of new probes for use in the classroom. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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PK-12Curtis JackCurtis Jack ConsultingB213CONNECTING PBE AND PEPG WORK: KILLING MULTIPLE BIRDS WITH MINIMUM STONESCONNECTING PBE AND PEPG WORK: KILLING MULTIPLE BIRDS WITH MINIMUM STONES -- Presenter: Curtis Jack -- As districts continue to work on PBE and the implementation of their PEPGs, the connections between the two become more apparent. We all struggle with limited resources in time, money, and staff hours. This session will clearly draw the connection between PBE and the PEPG and will provide ways for districts to efficiently combine the work on both initiatives and take advantage of the areas where they naturally overlap. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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3-5Darlene PaineRSU 9B107STUDENTS TRACKING THEIR LEARNINGSTUDENTS TRACKING THEIR LEARNING -- Presenter: Darlene Paine -- An article, research behind the strategy, and examples of how one might have students track their own learning will be shared. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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PK-12Deb Witham & Brandi MunseyRSU 4F109NUMBER TALKSNUMBER TALKS -- Presenters: Deb Witham & Brandi Munsey -- This session will focus on creating classroom conversations using discourse around purposefully crafted problems that are solved mentally. (This workshop available Session One and Session Two.)
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6-8, 9-12Dianne FenlasonRSU 73B205GUIDING THE YOUNG PADAWAN TO BECOME A JEDI MUSIC MASTERGUIDING THE YOUNG PADAWAN TO BECOME A JEDI MUSIC MASTER -- Presenter: Dianne Fenlason -- This session will explain a scaffolded approach to instruction, student/peer and teacher assessment as well as desired performance outcomes. Participants will understand the process and how it may be implemented in their content area. (This workshop available Session One and Session Two.)
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PK-2, 3-5Donna GilbertRSU 56Library D103CREATING INDEPENDENT PROBLEM SOLVERSCREATING INDEPENDENT PROBLEM SOLVERS -- Presenter: Donna Gilbert -- Today's students want immediate gratification, many times not able or willing to work for the answers. This session will focus on the instructional practices needed to create problem solvers in all areas of development. It will include videos from classrooms where independence and problem solving is encouraged. Discussions and planning time will be allowed to assist teachers in implementing these instructional practices in their own classrooms. (This workshop available Session One and Session Two.)
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PK-12Felecia PeaseRSU 58GymnasiumABC - A BRAIN CONNECTIONABC - A BRAIN CONNECTION -- Presenter: Felecia Pease -- This session will provide a brief introduction to movements from Brain Gym. Participants will experience a mini balance and learn how the movements can set our intention for doing our best in teaching, learning and everyday life. (This workshop available Session One and Session Three.)
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PK-12Jaime Spencer & Joline PessantRSU 4B313RTI & DATA IN A PBE WORLDRTI & DATA IN A PBE WORLD -- Presenters: Jaime Spencer & Joline Pessant -- In this session, Jaime and Joline will present how they use their PLC time to analyze data, track interventions with the use of data cards/boards, and focus on grouping and re-grouping to improve student achievement in a PBE system. (This workshop available Session One and Session Two.)
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9-12Jason Long & Diana DoironRSU 56/Maine Department of EducationF213SHOW AND TELL: ONE SCHOOL'S APPROACH TO PBESHOW AND TELL: ONE SCHOOL'S APPROACH TO PBE -- Presenter: Jason Long -- Dirigo High School has approached the PBE law by instituting a dual tracking method. We maintain course credit and traditional grades but additionally certify for proficiency using locally developed Graduation Benchmark Assessments tied to all Content Area Reporting Standards. Following a brief presentation on the process and product of efforts in RSU 56, MDOE PBE Specialist Diana Doiron will answer questions and offer insights. (This workshop available Session One and Session Two.)
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6-8, 9-12Joe SchmidtMaine Department of EducationF211QUESTIONS ARE THE NEW ANSWERSQUESTIONS ARE THE NEW ANSWERS -- Presenter: Joe Schmidt -- In this session teachers will learn about research based best practices for instruction and assessment in social studies. Focus will be on inquiry methods and document based questions in social studies. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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6-8, 9-12John SchoenRSU 9B106RELATIONSHIPS AND PERFORMANCERELATIONSHIPS AND PERFORMANCE -- Presenter: John Schoen -- This session will explore the concept that building relationships with students is more important than how we assess/evaluate their performance. We will focus on the student-teacher relationship and its role related to performance and motivation in the classroom. This will be a hands on workshop about pedagogy and the need to work on what that means in our technologically driven world. The goal is to pull us away from the reliance on technology and arm teachers with different ways to reach, have fun with, and motivate kids in our classes. (This workshop available Session One and Session Two.)
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6-8, 9-12Kathryn Mills WoodsumRSU 9B311CLASSROOM CULTURE IN A FLIPPED-MASTERY MATH CLASSROOMCLASSROOM CULTURE IN A FLIPPED-MASTERY MATH CLASSROOM -- Presenter: Kathryn Mills Woodsum -- Flipped Mastery allows students to demonstrate mastery of all concepts and progress at their individual pace. The key component is that students take responsibility for their education in math. In this session you will hear about how Flipped-Mastery works and the benefits for:
The Student: the cycle of learning; teacher pace; finishing the course, not just passing; and The Teacher: the basics; grading; the classroom; tips for success. (This workshop available Session One and Session Two.)
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6-8; 9-12Kathy MartinRSU 4F209A CLOSER LOOK AT PROFICIENCY SCALESA CLOSER LOOK AT PROFICIENCY SCALES -- Presenter: Kathy Martin -- We will review the different components of an effective proficiency scale. We will examine how to align assessments and capacity matrices to those proficiency scales to help measure student progress and provide students with feedback. (This workshop available Session One and Session Three.)
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9-12Korah SollRural Aspirations ProjectB215OVERVIEW OF MULTIPLE PATHWAYSOVERVIEW OF MULTIPLE PATHWAYS -- Presenter: Korah Soll -- Rural Aspirations staff will share their experiences working with rural schools to expand opportunities for students. Schools across Maine have been developing multiple pathways to graduation utilizing thematic approaches to learning, interdisciplinary strategies, as well as new program development. Participants will learn about recommended planning processes as schools begin to investigate ways to build multiple pathways options that are right for their students and school. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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PK-12Lisa WhitisMaine Department of EducationForum D101INTERVENTION STRATEGIES FOR STRUGGLING READERSINTERVENTION STRATEGIES FOR STRUGGLING READERS -- Presenter: Lisa Whitis -- This workshop will discuss the importance of early identification of children at risk for reading difficulties and strategies to help them; the definition and prevalence of dyslexia; the emotional/behavioral consequences of reading problems; and characteristics of effective intervention. The workshop will also demonstrate how intervention strategies can be modified for older students. PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE A DOUBLE SESSION AND RUN FOR BOTH SESSION ONE AND SESSION TWO (from 9:15-12:00).
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PK-2, 3-5Melissa Speich & Courtney Schools RSU 9B113PROVIDING EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK TO STUDENTSPROVIDING EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK TO STUDENTS -- Presenters: Melissa Speich & Courtney Schools -- This session will focus on students tracking their own learning and how teachers can provide effective feedback to students regarding their progress towards meeting standards. Examples will be shared. (This workshop available Session One and Session Two.)
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PK-12Mike MuirGEAR UP MaineF206GETTING STARTED WITH PROFICIENCY-BASED LEARNINGGETTING STARTED WITH PROFICIENCY-BASED LEARNING -- Presenter: Mike Muir -- New to Proficiency-Based Learning? This session will provide ideas on where to start with your students, your teaching, and your assessment. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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PK-12no facilitatorN/ACafeteria or B303CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE - MAKE THIS TIME SLOT WORK FOR YOU!CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE - MAKE THIS TIME SLOT WORK FOR YOU! -- Do you...not see any sessions that meet your needs, need time to collaborate with others, need time to process some new learning you've just heard, need time to do work? Then feel free to join other PK-12 educators to make this session yours!
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6-8; 9-12Rachel BuckRSU 56Auditorium A1006-12 INCREASING THE OVERLAP: HOW A TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM SUPPORTS PBE6-12 INCREASING THE OVERLAP: HOW A TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM SUPPORTS PBE -- Presenter: Rachel Buck -- This session focuses on trauma theory and how it applies to working classroom practices. Meeting students where they are in modern public education includes understanding what emotional baggage students carry with them daily. Participants will not only become more trauma-informed, but will also leave with strategies to make their classrooms trauma-responsive. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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3-5; 6-8Richard Strauss, Kent Pierce, Lance Cromwell & educators from Hartford Sumner Elementary SchoolSPIRIT SERIES/RSU 10B111PROMOTING THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING & 21ST CENTURY SKILLSPROMOTING THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING & 21ST CENTURY SKILLS -- Presenters: Richard Strauss, Kent Pierce, Lance Cromwell & educators from Hartford Sumner Elementary School -- The importance of Maine's Guiding Principles in preparing students for lives as successful civic-minded adults is generally acknowledged. But these "soft skills"--such as teamwork, self-direction, empathy, creative problem solving, and leadership--can be very challenging to teach. Presenters share critical insights gained from firsthand experience successfully leading over 45,000 upper elementary and middle school students through a rigorous, high-stakes project-based learning adventure…to remarkable outcomes. (This workshop available Session One and Session Two.)
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PK-12Sarah Irish RSU 56B104DIGITAL EXIT TICKETSDIGITAL EXIT TICKETS -- Presenter: Sarah Irish -- Learn how to harness the power of Google Forms and self-grading tools to streamline daily exit tickets on your classroom. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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PK-2Shari TempletonMaine Department of EducationF107CATCH THE WAVE!CATCH THE WAVE! -- Presenter: Shari Templeton -- Engage in phenomena to understand light and sound waves and see the benefits of teaching literacy through science. Tap the “born investigator” in children. Join me in this interactive workshop as together we explore the benefits of an integrated unit of study suitable for K-2. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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PK-2Sue Reed & Erika NealMaine Department of Education/Auburn School DepartmentB108MAINE EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS-INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMMAINE EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS-INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM -- Presenters: Sue Reed & Erika Neal -- This session will provide a general overview of Maine's Early Learning & Development Standards (MELDS) and their alignment to the K-12 College and Career Ready Standards. A public preschool teacher will share specifically how she uses them for authentic formative and summative assessment of preschool children and how they align to kindergarten. (This workshop available Session One only.)
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PK-12Tim NevilleNWEAF214NWEA: THE BASICSNWEA: THE BASICS -- Presenter: Martha Coakley -- I will cover the basics of NWEA along with things that are new in the world of NWEA. This session is designed for those who are currently using NWEA or those who are not familiar with the assessment. (This workshop available Session One only.)