9:30 AM
to 11:00 AM
Transitioning Students to and Within Special Education, Presented by Centris Group
6 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon IV
MaryAnn Joseph, Special Education Consultant, NJ DOE - Learning Resource Center
Participants will learn how to analyze key aspects of instruction as a part of a systematic planning process to successfully transition students with disabilities to and within general education settings. Strategies that enable families and educators to work collaboratively throughout the transitioning process will be emphasized. Presented by Centris Group, visit them at www.centrisgroup.com
Limited Capacity Max 36 attendees
Website www.centrisgroup.com
3:00 PM
to 4:30 PM
A Dose of 'New Attitude'
15 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon III
Mary Kay Wedel, Board Member/ Managing Partner of company, Monmouth Beach/ CHOICE Leaders Consulting Group
Understand how leadership attitude impacts an organization's people, performance and productivity. Learn what contributes to optimistic and pessimistic leadership attitudes and how to bring new energy to their school district-Identify the 7 major types of Leadership attitudes. Shift their attitude so they can lead with confidence, and be a supportive energetic leader to others. Gain insight and learn techniques to focus on a "what's right" perceptive.
Limited Capacity Max 24 attendees
3:00 PM
to 4:30 PM
Facilitating Effective Professional Development Communities
4 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon V
Muneerah Higgs, Social Studies, Grades 7 - 8 and PLC Team Leader; Lisa Merlino, Grade 4 Teacher and PLC Team Leader; Leslie Daniels, Grade 3 Teacher and PLC Team Leader, Lawnside School District
Lawnside School District is among an ELITE group of districts in New Jersey selected by the state to participate in the EIRC Professional Learning Community Program.Participants will not only be presented with the research undergirding effective PLCs, but will be involved in a simulation of effective PLC teacher and school administrator work using student data, assessment of student work protocols and other hands-on activities regularly used in Lawnside's PLCs. The team and all staff have been trained by Steve Barkley, national PLC expert and by Dr. Tracy Severns, national expert on using data to inform and inspire instructional improvement.
Limited Capacity Max 30 attendees
3:00 PM
to 4:30 PM
New Teacher Induction: A Recipe for Success
1 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon I
Lewis Stonaker Jr., Staff Development Coordinator and Stephanie Goldberg, Staff Development Coordinator, Monroe Twp. Public Schools (Middlesex County)
We will open with a self assessment activity, and then lead them through our five-tiered induction program using PowerPoint and handout materials along with paired and/or small group activities. Using a Graphic Organizer, participants will be able to infuse those parts of the program that are of interest to them into their current induction programs.
Limited Capacity Max 54 attendees
