JUNE 14 –15, 2011Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, Ohio
CONFERENCE GUIDE
Hosted by:
Focus on Race to the Top
8050 North High Street, Suite 150Columbus, Ohio 43235(614) 846-4080(614) 846-4081 (fax)www.basa-ohio.org
1160 Dublin Road, Suite 500 Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 481-3141(614) 481-8997 (fax) www.BattelleforKids.org
JUNE 14 –15, 2011Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, Ohio
2011 CONFERENCE GUIDEGreater Columbus Convention Center Map . . 3
Conference Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Featured Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
June 14 Learning Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
June 15 Learning Sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Exhibitor and Sponsor Directory . . Back Cover
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Exhibitors Visit exhibitors in the Terrace Foyer and the
foyer outside of rooms E170–E172. Exhibit times are June 14 from 7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. and June 15 from 8 a.m. – noon.
Win free registration for a team of three to the 2012 Making Ohio Schools Work Conference ($1,000 value) and other valuable prizes.* Have eight or more exhibitors sign the exhibitor card in your registration folder, and submit the completed card at the registration table by noon on June 15 to be entered into a raffle to win.
*Winners will be notified after the conference.
Evaluations Your suggestions are needed to continually
improve the Making Ohio Schools Work Conference! Please submit an evaluation form to the presider at the end of each session. General conference evaluations can be turned in at the registration table at the close of the conference. Participants who submit general conference evaluations will be entered in a drawing to win an iPad.
Graduate Credit One semester hour of graduate credit is
available from either Ashland University or Walsh University for attendees who participate in all three days of the OLAC Summit and the Making Ohio Schools Work Conference and complete all requirements. University representatives will be available in the exhibitor area to register attendees who want to receive credit.
Certificates of Completion Certificates of attendance are included
in your registration folder.
Badges Obtain your name badge by registering in
room E170 at the north entrance of the convention center. Registration and a name badge are required for admission to all conference events.
Concession Area Food and beverage concessions are available
on the first floor of the convention center.
Restaurants A list of nearby restaurants is available
at the registration table.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
TUESDAY • JUNE 14 • 7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
7:30 a .m . Registration E170 Exhibits Open • Continental Breakfast Terrace Foyer, Terrace Ballrooms
8:30 a .m . Welcome • Conference Kickoff Terrace Ballrooms Jim Mahoney, PhD, Executive Director, Battelle for Kids R. Kirk Hamilton, PhD, Executive Director, Buckeye Association of School Administrators
8:45 a .m . Keynote Speaker: Terrace Ballrooms Raymond J. McNulty, President of the International Center for Leadership in Education
10:30 a .m . Exhibits • Travel • Snacks and Beverages
10:45 a .m . 60-Minute Learning Sessions
11:45 a .m . Exhibits • Travel
12 p .m . Lunch (provided) Terrace Ballrooms Exhibits
1 p .m . 60-Minute Learning Sessions
2 p .m . Exhibits • Travel • Beverages
2:15 p .m . 60-Minute Learning Sessions
3:15 p .m . End of Day
5 – 8 p .m . Reception, Sponsored by Pearson Digital Learning Barley’s Brewing Company 467 North High Street
WEDNESDAY • JUNE 15 • 8 – 11:45 a.m.8 a .m . Continental Breakfast • Exhibits Open Terrace Foyer, Terrace Ballrooms
8:30 a .m . Welcome • Conference Updates Terrace Ballrooms R. Kirk Hamilton, PhD, Executive Director, Buckeye Association of School Administrators Jim Mahoney, PhD, Executive Director, Battelle for Kids
8:45 a .m . Panel Discussion Terrace Ballrooms
Moderator Brad Mitchell, PhD, Senior Director of Leadership, Battelle for Kids
Panel •Stan Heffner, Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ohio Department of Education
•Larry Hilsheimer, President and Chief Operating Officer, Nationwide Direct and Customer Solutions
•Peggy Lehner, State Senator, Senate Education Committee Chair
•Robert Sommers, PhD, Director, The Governor’s Office for 21st Century Education
•Rob Weil, Deputy Director for Education Issues, American Federation of Teachers
10 a .m . Tom Ash, Director of Government Relations, Terrace Ballrooms Buckeye Association of School Administrators
10:30 a .m . Exhibits • Travel • Snacks and Beverages
10:45 a .m . 60-Minute Learning Sessions
11:45 a .m . Conference Adjournment
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FEATURED SPEAKERSSpeakers are subject to change without notice.
President, International Center for Leadership in Education
Raymond J. McNulty is President of the International Center for Leadership in Education, having previously served as Senior Vice President. Prior to joining the International Center, he was a senior fellow at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where he worked with leading educators from around the country on improving our nation’s high schools. Ray also is a past president of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).
An educator since 1973, Ray has been a teacher, vice principal, principal, and superintendent. From 2001–03, he served as Vermont’s education commissioner. During his tenure, Ray focused on aligning the Department of Education’s work on three key issues: early education, educator quality, and secondary school reform.
Ray has presented at the state, national, and international levels on the need for school systems to accept the challenges that lie ahead. He is committed to raising performance standards for both teachers and students and to building solid connections between schools and their communities. Ray believes strongly that education systems cannot wait for the children and challenges to arrive at school; rather, schools need to reach out and help forge solutions.
Ray is the author of It’s Not Us Against Them—Creating the Schools We Need, published in 2009 by the International Center.
JUNE 14RAYMOND J. McNULTY8:45 a .m .
Hear policymakers, business and education leaders discuss the future of education in Ohio.
Moderator
Brad Mitchell, PhD, Senior Director of Leadership, Battelle for Kids
Panelists
Stan Heffner, Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ohio Department of Education
Larry Hilsheimer, President and Chief Operating Officer, Nationwide Direct and Customer Solutions
Peggy Lehner, State Senator, Senate Education Committee Chair
Robert Sommers, PhD, Director, of The Governor’s Office for 21st Century Education
Rob Weil, Deputy Director for Education Issues, American Federation of Teachers
JUNE 15PANEL DISCUSSION8:45 a .m .
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The Leadership We Need (SRYI) Room: D130–132Presenter: Raymond J. McNulty, President, International Center for Leadership in Education
In working closely with schools in hundreds of districts, the International Center has learned a great deal about the kind of leadership that yields the best results. The Adaptive Leadership Framework applies that learning. In the International Center’s view, school leadership is not a position but a disposition for taking action. When leadership is considered a position, the leader is judged by the decision he or she makes. When leadership is considered a disposition, leadership is judged by the actions taken in the school community. In this session, Ray McNulty will offer strategies for creating leadership density in a system.
The Data-Driven Culture: Facilitating Classroom Change with DataMap (DSSI) Room: D244–245Presenters: Darrell Edwards, Assistant Superintendent; Mark Slagle, Director of Technology, Goshen Local School District
Participants in this session will learn about DataMap, a local instructional improvement tool for collecting, aggregating, and displaying standardized test scores, practice assessment scores, demographics and response to intervention history. Through the use of data gathered from DataMap, teachers identify areas of individual student need and can target their instruction to improve test scores and value-added results. This data analysis model, which centers on leading questions and analysis of actual outcomes, promotes teacher understanding and ownership of individual and district data, resulting in a new culture of data-driven decision making. Participants will be provided with sample cases of data and engage in a discussion about decision-making strategies and frameworks.
Nitty Gritty of Data (DSSI) Room: D242–243Presenters: Janis Butcher, Teacher; Cynthia Freeman, Principal; Starr Martin, Curriculum Director; Jodi Ranegar, Gifted Coordinator, Bloom-Carroll
Local School District
Bloom-Carroll Schools are getting down to the nitty gritty of data. Presenters will share specific examples and best practices they have implemented based on their value-added reports. Hear how the district has scored higher than 90% on the state indicators, meeting adequate yearly progress and earning significant value-added progress, and find out what teachers are doing to work more effectively with their IEP and gifted students to promote their success. Participants will receive examples of district-developed reports, information provided to parents, building-level data goals, and expectations and information regarding the multiple groups in the district that focus on data.
RTI: Meeting Assurances for Race to the Top (DSSI) Room: E160A and BPresenters: Sherri Alexander, RTI Coordinator; Carrie Hennessy, RTI Coordinator; Dan VonHandorf, Head Principal, Fairmont High School,
Kettering City Schools
Join this session to learn how response to intervention (RTI) and data can be used to reach Race to the Top goals. Presenters will focus on the RTI model at the secondary level. Case studies will be used to demonstrate how data play a significant role in tracking student achievement and increasing rigor. Participants will see how RTI data link to adequate yearly progress and value-added information. Learn how using data can work effectively to help students and teachers.
Parent Involvement: Strategies for Success (SYRI) Room: D232Presenter: Sue Bitsko, Parent/Family Network Coordinator, State Support Team, Region 13
When it comes to parent involvement, we have come a long way. The Ohio Parent Involvement Law requires each board of education to adopt a policy that provides parents the opportunity to be actively involved in their children’s education. This session examines the practices and activities needed for meaningful parent involvement and the barriers that must be addressed. Using past strategies and looking to the future, this session will provide information and resources to assist in the development of a comprehensive parent involvement plan for any building or district. This learning session will include updates to effective parent engagement strategies involving technology, the Internet, and social networking.
Peer Visits: How to do Walk-Throughs for (not ON) Our Teachers (SYRI) Room: D142–143Presenters: Jonathan Kuehnle, Principal; Jessica Liddle, Teacher, Circleville High School
Learn how to transform a basic walk-through into a meaningful peer visit that can be conducted by teachers, for teachers. Presenters will share how practical tools, such as rubrics, assessments, protocols and strategies, can lead to change. Participants will hear about the latest research, best practices and lessons learned. Receive a copy of a walk-through form that can be used by teachers and administrators to facilitate professional conversations to improve student learning by improving how teachers teach.
Each learning session aligns with one of the following strands:
(SSS)—Standards for Student Success (SAO)—Student Access to Opportunities(PEPQ)—Performance Evaluations that Promote Quality (SRYI)—School Reforms that Yield Improvement(DSSI)—Data Systems to Support Instruction
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Pace Yourself: Applying Systems Change to Race to the Top Reforms (SYRI) Room: D246Presenter: Melanie J. Horvath, Educational Consultant, State Support Team, Region 13
Education reforms of any kind require a working knowledge of systems change, and Race to the Top is no exception! Leaders must understand systems change—what it is, how it works, and how it can be leveraged to realize successful implementation. Review the latest research on systems change, and get practical tools for use in planning Race to the Top educational innovations.
Building 21st Century Skills Through Global Education (SSS) Room: E161A and BPresenter: Randy V. Sinisi, Executive Director, International Education Programs, Education First
The demand for competency in 21st century education is greater than ever as students prepare to compete in the global economy. For students to be college- and career-ready, they must master both content and key 21st century skills, including global awareness, problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration. This session will present case studies outlining successful methods for incorporating 21st century skills and global education into school programs. Case studies will highlight public, private, and alternative schools.
Using a District-Charter Partnership to Increase Student Opportunities (SAO) Room: D231Presenters: Bonny Buffington, Consultant; Timm Mackley, Superintendent, Knox County Educational Service Center; Rick Teeters, Director of Special
Programs, Virtual Community School
When students are forced to choose between their home school district and an online charter school, they miss the full range of experiences available to them. The Knox County Educational Service Center and the Virtual Community School teamed up to offer students high-quality instruction in a setting rich with multimedia. In this session, learn how to offer rigorous lessons from highly-qualified teachers using the latest technology, while allowing students to remain enrolled in their home district. See sample multimedia lessons, view anecdotal data on the current VCS-Knox ESC partnership, and engage in discussion about establishing a district-charter partnership.
From Red to Green—Our People and Practices Make the Difference (SRYI) Room: D144–145Presenters: Susie Bailey, Director of Curriculum, Data, and Assessment; Keith Brown, Superintendent; Jeff Hodson, High School Principal; Tracy Rose,
Assistant Principal; Eric Wayne, Middle School Principal, Washington Court House City Schools
Four years ago, Washington Court House City School District was in the bottom two percent of Ohio’s 610 public school districts based on value-added data. In 2010, the district moved up to the 94th percentile. In this session, participants will learn how the district staff worked together to identify necessary changes to significantly improve teaching and learning. Come and find out how the district overcame challenges to create the growth that catapulted Washington Court House City Schools to an Excellent rating for the first time in its history.
Race to the Top with Ohio Educator Standards’ Ladder for Data and Assessment (DSSI) Room: D233–235Presenters: Jamie Meade, Director of Data and Assessment; Patty Nyquist, Teacher, Wright Elementary School, Race to the Top Transformation Team;
Garilee Ogden, Principal, Bailey Elementary School, Dublin School District
Educators from Dublin City Schools will share the district’s Race to the Top (RttT) goals for data and assessment, specifically focusing on Ohio Educator Standards and Ohio’s Indicator Ladders for Reading and Writing, developed by Jamie Meade. They will share how they support teachers and administrators with understanding the connections between district initiatives, such as RttT, assessment data compilation system, teacher evaluation tools, value-added, and balanced assessment systems. Participants will develop their own sample of Ohio Educator Standards’ vertical progression ladder to illustrate and develop awareness for professional growth in the area of data assessment.
Transforming Multiple Points of Data into RTI Success (DSSI) Room: D142–143Presenters: Matt Triplett, Middle School Principal; Shelly Vaughn, Superintendent, Fort Recovery Local Schools
There is a universal understanding that using data is the best way to do business and the only way to effectively meet the individual needs of students. In this session, learn how Fort Recovery Local Schools recognizes the need for an integrated database for instructional decision-making and utilizes multiple data points such as AIMSweb Math and Writing, Dibels, Ohio Achievement Assessments, value-added, and behavior checklists to facilitate a highly effective response to intervention (RTI) process. Special emphasis will be placed on effective progress monitoring strategies and research-based interventions. Participants will view video clips and identify key characteristics of an effective system using data for instructional decisions.
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TUESDAY • JUNE 14 • 60-MINUTE LEARNING SESSIONS
Ohio Value-Added: What’s New? What’s Improved? What’s Next? (DSSI) Room: 162A and BPresenter: Ginnie Gillette, Educational Consultant, Hamilton County Educational Service Center
Value-added must be integral to strategic planning efforts for district and school leaders. Learn how the new and improved Ohio•Focus provides a comprehensive guide for educators to improve their effectiveness by analyzing value-added in conjunction with achievement information. Through this process, educators will identify the root causes of their instructional program’s strengths and challenges, create action steps to leverage these strengths, and address high-priority challenges to integrate district/building strategic plans. Participants will learn what is new and improved in online courses, the value-added toolkit, and Race to the Top professional development.
Changing Culture to Improve Student Achievement (SRYI) Room: D230Presenters: Monte Bainter, Superintendent; Corey Perkins, Assistant High School Principal; Louie Retton, High School Principal, Maysville Local School
District
Maysville administrators will discuss how the culture changed in their school district and community to improve student achievement. They will share the strategies that were implemented to effect the change, including collaboration, standards-based grading, experience class, OGT/ACT preparation, and the use of mobile technology through a partnership with Sprint.
Facilitating Shared Services and Technical Assistance for Race to the Top (SRYI) Room: D242–243Presenters: Jennifer Dodd, Coordinator of Research and Planning; Robert Mengerink, Superintendent, Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga
County; Shelly Gaski, Director of School Improvement, State Support Team Region 3
In this session, presenters will describe how the ESC of Cuyahoga County has increased shared services, strengthened internal mechanisms and enhanced communication to provide technical assistance to districts as they approach school reform and innovation through Race to the Top (RttT). These mechanisms include a RttT leadership team developed for the assurance areas, critical alignment to the Region 3 State Support Team, strategic communications, technical assistance, and enhanced professional development offerings. Participants will learn what technical assistance and professional development resources are available and will have the opportunity to share the challenges and solutions they have encountered in implementing the RttT assurances.
Dr . Robert Marzano’s “High Yield Strategies”: Next Steps (SRYI) Room: E171Presenters: Monica M. Mitter; Jenny Moeller; Christina Sherman; Educational Consultants, Hamilton County Educational Service Center
Nationally certificated Marzano trainers will engage participants in an exploration of Dr. Marzano’s current research on quality teaching and discuss district implementation of the research. Participants will acquire knowledge around developing a common language of instruction and implementing differentiated, high “probability” strategies that result in the greatest individual student gains. Receive rubrics and graphic organizers of Marzano’s Lesson Segments, 10 Design Questions and 41 Strategies based on ‘The Art and Science of Teaching.’
Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System: Lessons Learned (PEPQ) Room: E150Presenters: Ralph Johnson, Director, Leadership, Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, Center for Achievement and Leadership; Charles R.
Parsons, Consultant, Buckeye Association of School Administrators
What lessons have been learned from the recently implemented Ohio Superintendent Evaluation System? This session will focus on the best practices gleaned in the first two years. Hear from a panel of facilitators, participating superintendents, and board members about the four phases of the evaluation system, the return on investment of the process, the unexpected benefits of the program, and the major challenges of implementation. Attendees will leave the session with a clear understanding of the OSES process and the commitments that must be made by superintendents and board members to ensure success of the process.
Metro Early College High School: Innovations to Overcome “We can’t do this because . . .” (SRYI) Room: D130Presenter: Aimee Kennedy, Assistant Principal and Program Director, Metro Early College High School
Hear about innovative practices that have propelled Metro Early College High School to the forefront of the educational reform agenda. Learn about the systems and structures the Metro faculty uses to move students to high levels of academic performance and early college access. At this session, participants will hear about the best practices being implemented, such as innovative programs, mastery grading, community partnerships, alternative schedules, collaboration and trans-disciplinary projects, learning for the 21st century, and learning outside of the school walls.
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The Condition of College and Career Readiness (SAO) Room: 161A and BPresenters: Rick Bryant, Senior Consultant, ACT, Inc.; Rose Babington, Consultant
Readiness for college and career is the measure of educational excellence at the K–12 level. In an increasingly complex, diverse, and technology-driven world, simply earning a high school diploma is no longer enough. High school graduates must be prepared to succeed at the next level, whether they choose to attend college or begin a career. The goal of a high school education is to prepare graduates for life after high school by teaching them the skills and knowledge that are essential to college and workforce training readiness. Despite encouraging progress, too many American students are not prepared for 21st century opportunities. Come and learn about the six policy recommendations articulated in ACT’s report, Making the Dream a Reality, which have been shown to be critical for college and career success.
Do You Have Vision? Connecting 20th Century Teachers with 21st Century Learners (SAO) Room: D232Presenter: Keith O’Neal, Teacher, Reynoldsburg City Schools
Ask yourself one question: How are students in your building or classroom being prepared for the 21st century? Nothing against pencil, paper, and textbooks, but students in today’s world need to be prepared to utilize the tools that are available and adapt to tools that have yet to be designed! Are your students ready? Who is preparing them? In this session, participants will gain a better understanding of how to encourage the application of 21st century skills and Web 2.0 tools in school. Participants will learn how these strategies can be included into what is already being taught and will walk away with the tools and knowledge needed to implement them. Come see how it can and should be for you and your staff!
Using Problem-Based Learning to Develop Higher Order Thinking Skills (SSS) Room: D244–245Presenters: Emilie Camp, Professor; Linda Plevyak, Associate Professor; Lindsey Sanders and Stephanie Tamborski, Undergraduate Students, University
of Cincinnati; Laura Sublett, Teacher, Taft Elementary School, Cincinnati Public Schools
Incorporating higher order thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) and problem-based learning into student learning is essential for 21st century students. An example of an environmental inquiry project that was implemented in an elementary school will be shared. Learn how the students predicted outcomes, communicated with other classes, collected, analyzed and interpreted data, synthesized information, and evaluated findings. Participants will increase their understanding of higher order thinking and problem-based learning and the steps for application and implementation in K–12 education.
Getting from the Race to the Top Tee to the Green with Pearson Digital Learning (SSS) Room: D246Presenters: Dan Kelly, Account Executive, Pearson Digital Learning; Jill Adams, SIG Coordinator, Xenia Community School District; David Bartoe,
Reading First Coordinator, Lockland City Schools; Deborah Piotrowski, Superintendent, Xenia Community School District
Hear how colleagues across the state of Ohio are teaming with Pearson Digital Learning to improve their Race to the Top game. Pearson Digital is stepping up to the tee across Ohio, helping K–12 students build foundations, foster achievement and promote graduation success! Aligned to the Ohio State Standards, Pearson Digital Learning offers a personalized approach to engaging students and promoting success. Topics for this presentation include narrowing the achievement gap, improving college and career readiness, and supporting the turnaround of the lowest-achieving schools.
Smart and Smarter: School Reform that Impacts Learning Room: D144–145Presenters: Bruce Thomas, Superintendent; Jona Hall, Grant Coordinator, Marietta City School District
Participants will learn about planning a district-wide academic transformation plan and have the opportunity to engage in a pre-planning activity related to changing school culture. Information about the academic transformation of the Marietta City Schools will be shared, including the educational/academic “themes” assigned to all district buildings and the work related to teacher and student placement in those buildings. Hear about the implementation of a ninth grade academy as a part of the district-wide reform initiative. Develop an understanding of the human and educational resources needed to construct a 21st century learning environment.
Teacher Success = Student Success Room: E160A–E160B Presenters: Carol I. King, Consultant, Office of Educator Quality, Ohio Department of Education; Julia Simmerer, Director, Ohio Educator Standards
Board, Ohio Department of Education
Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) is a resource model to guide districts in the design and implementation of a high quality teacher evaluation system. The framework is based on the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession and includes multiple measures of teacher effectiveness. OTES is designed to develop teachers’ expertise and effectiveness by measuring student growth and achievement and teachers’ proficiency on the Standards. It provides tools for assessing and monitoring teaching performance. The session will provide an overview of OTES. Participants will learn the principles, structure, components and become familiar with selected instruments included in the model. Updates on the field testing and current status of the work will be provided and participants will engage in an activity that uses the instruments that are part of the formative assessment process.
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Using Highly Effective Teacher Research to Improve Practice (SRYI) Room: D233–235Presenters: Mike Thomas, Senior Director of Innovation; Mary Peters, Senior Director of Research, Battelle for Kids
Battelle for Kids has been studying highly effective teachers to learn what makes them effective and how they do it. Learn about a framework that emerged from the research on highly effective teachers and how that framework can be used to assess and improve the quality of all educators’ practice. Get updated on the latest research, hear case studies, and have the opportunity to share best practices, including discussion on lessons learned. Participants will take a short survey to assess areas of strength with respect to the Competing Values Framework.
Community Engagement: A Strategy Whose Time Has Come (SRYI) Room: E150Presenters: Barb Hansen, Consultant, Battelle for Kids; Dave Longaberger, Professor of Teaching and Learning, Muskingum University
Community engagement is one of the latest buzz phrases in school reform, but can it really lead to school reform and improvement? Learn how you can incorporate community engagement into your school improvement strategy to strengthen education. Understand how community engagement strategies can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a community. Hear case studies about successful community engagement strategies and participate in discussion on how this strategy can work for your school.
Ohio’s Teacher Leader Endorsement: A Key to School Improvement (PEPQ) Room: D142–143Presenters: Ted Zigler, JoAnn Hohenbrink, Virginia McCormack, and Marlissa Stauffer, Professors, Ohio Dominican University
House Bill 1 changed Ohio’s teacher licensure system to develop a structure that allows for greater career advancement for teachers, including the addition of the Teacher Leader Endorsement designation. Teacher leaders assist principals in developing and supporting a shared vision and clear goals for school improvement and provide staff development, mentoring, and coaching to teachers. What can you do to create an environment conducive to the development of teacher leaders? Can teacher leaders really improve your school? This session will examine the national and state work behind the teacher leader movement and will help session attendees understand how to effectively utilize teacher leaders in their schools. Three cohorts of teacher leaders from Ohio Dominican University will share experiences and strategies for successfully integrating teacher leaders into the school system.
Mind the Gaps—How College Readiness Narrows Achievement Gaps in College Success (SAO) Room: E161A and BPresenters: Rick Bryant, Senior Consultant, ACT, Inc.; Rose Babington, Consultant
While the majority of high school students plan to continue with some form of postsecondary education, substantial gaps exist in college enrollment rates across racial/ethnic groups and family income ranges. Additionally, racial/ethnic minority groups are far less likely to earn a college degree at all, frequently due to a lack of preparation for college-level coursework during high school. Mind the Gaps, a 2010-released ACT policy report, describes the current state of college readiness of high school students. It also examines the contributions of pre-college indicators for improving college success rates among underrepresented racial/ethnic minority students and those from lower-income families. Join us for this engaging session to learn ways that achievement gaps can be successfully narrowed in Ohio by focusing on college readiness for all.
Credit Flexibility: A New Pathway to Graduation (SAO) Room: E162A and BPresenter: Thomas D. Rutan, Associate Director, Ohio Department of Education
No longer does one size fit all. Credit Flexibility allows students to take greater control of their education in a manner that fits their unique learning styles and earn credit for graduation in non-traditional ways. Similar to Educational Options, which existed for years in Ohio’s schools, Credit Flexibility expands learning opportunities and provides students and school officials with new ways to collaborate in the development of personalized learning plans. This session will examine the Credit Flexibility philosophy as a new pathway for graduation and discuss how schools have implemented this educational innovation during the past year to expand learning opportunities.
Effectively Using Technology in the Classroom (SAO) Room: D231Presenter: DJ West, Senior Education Consultant, McGraw-Hill
Many teachers and administrators feel they are behind in terms of effectively using technology in the classroom to expand student learning. Come to this session to understand how teachers can use technology to enhance their practice and improve learning. Learn practical ways to utilize technology, such as web use, presentation tools, data collection, blogging, classroom management software, simulation, and animation. Attendees will leave with a variety of websites and software resources.
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Response to Intervention: Structuring School Improvement for ALL Learners (SSS) Room: D232Presenter: Wendy Strickler, Educational Consultant, State Support Team, Region 13
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a systemic tiered framework for school change that can provide a meaningful, research-based structure for school improvement by using data to make responsive decisions to meet the instructional and behavioral needs of all students—from students at risk of failure to students needing accelerated support. Gain an understanding of how RTI can provide the structure required to meaningfully engage all students in learning that is responsive to their needs. Attendees will see examples of how the RTI framework has been implemented in schools in Ohio, have the opportunity to see how their system aligns with RTI, and analyze their readiness for implementation of an RTI framework for systems change.
Hi-Tech and Hi-Touch: The 21st Century Classroom (SSS) Room: E171Presenter: Jacqueline Mumford, Assistant Professor, Walsh University
What does the 21st century classroom look like? What do administrators need to know about new technology? Who are digital natives? How can we make our schools rich in technology (hi-tech) while maintaining a close relationship with students (hi-touch)? This session will provide a media-rich overview with images, text, video, audio, and interaction. The latest research, best practices, and standards regarding 21st century learners, classrooms, strategies, and tools will be shared. Participants will be introduced to the National Educational Technology Standards and Quality Matters, receive useful materials, and be provided with access to online dialogues beyond this session.
Informed Instruction through Formative Assessment (SSS) Room: D242–243Presenters: Jenny Moeller, Julie Scarlato, Curriculum Consultants, Hamilton County Educational Service Center
A balanced assessment system is necessary for strong teaching and learning to occur. This interactive learning session will explore formative assessment practices that help educators check for student understanding. Increase your understanding of how formative assessment practices translate to the classroom through planning, adjusting instruction, and intervention. Presenters will share research and classroom-ready ideas. Efficient data collection and analysis will be modeled.
Ensuring Career and College Readiness for Students with Disabilities (SAO) Room: D144–145Presenter: Patrick Wong, Educational Consultant, State Support Team, Region 13
Secondary students with disabilities face the challenge of developing a career- and/or college-readiness plan achievable by graduation. A potent, focused transition plan, indicated in the Individual Education Plan (IEP), can overcome this challenge. Participants will be presented with a set of tools to guide them through the IEP, focused on: academic, employability and technical skills. A transition planning decision framework based on the student preference, interest, need, and strengths will be shared. Participants will develop a knowledge base of critical outcome data that will be the foundation for decision making in career and college readiness for students with disabilities.
Creating High-Quality Schools through Effective Leadership Room: E160A and BPresenters: Deborah Finkes, Co-Director of Member Development, Buckeye Association of School Administrators; Carol I. King, Consultant, Office of
Educator Quality, Ohio Department of Education
The Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES) is a standards-based integrated model designed to foster the professional growth of principals in knowledge, skills and practice. The framework provides tools for assessing and monitoring leadership performance. Ohio’s Principal Evaluation System model was corroboratively developed by stakeholders throughout the state and with national experts in the field of principal evaluation. Participants will engage in activities using The Ohio Standards for Principals and will receive an update on the current status of the work and the technical assistance training that will be provided.
Peer Assistance and Review Room: D130Presenter: Julia Simmerer, Director, Educator Standards Board, Ohio Department of Education
This session will provide an overview of Ohio’s peer assistance and review (PAR) model, including its components. The session is targeted at helping district leaders understand PAR adaptations and modifications and consider how this model can be helpful. Learn about the program’s alignment with Ohio’s Teacher Evaluation System, hear about the latest research on peer review, and learn best practices.
Formative Instruction: The Right Leadership for the Right Practices Room: E151Presenter: Kate Kennedy, School Improvement Specialist, Battelle for Kids
Come to this interactive, hands-on learning session to discover the top 10 lessons learned about formative instruction implementation. Engage with fellow leaders to discuss how you can realign your priorities to make formative instruction the way to promote achievement and progress with your students. Examine case studies of formative instruction implementation gone right—and wrong—to help you focus on the right way to make this research-based set of practices a reality in your school or district.
60-MINUTE LEARNING SESSIONS • TUESDAY • JUNE 14
2:15 p .m . continued
Philo High School Freshman Academy Room: D230Presenters: Troy Dawson, Principal; Jeremy Mull, Science Teacher, Philo High School, Franklin Local School District
Reforming Philo High School’s transition process for students entering high school has yielded improvements in student achievement. The Freshman Academy utilizes a modified schedule, immediate intervention, and teacher collaboration to keep students on pace for academic success. Examine a case study of the Philo High School Freshman Academy, including the reasons for implementation, logistics, improvement data, and lessons learned along the way. Attendees will learn the basic concepts used to transition students into high school with a focus on practices that promote student achievement.
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TUESDAY • JUNE 14 • 60-MINUTE LEARNING SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY • JUNE 15 • 60-MINUTE LEARNING SESSIONS
Effective Teacher-Based Data Teams (DSSI) Room: E162APresenters: Jenny Moeller, Julie Scarlato, Curriculum Consultants, Hamilton County Educational Service Center
How do schools increase shared accountability and distributed leadership? They rely on teacher-based data teams! Teacher-based data teams are not new to school systems; however, their current purpose and structures may not concur with current trends. As schools transition and re-purpose teacher teams, they must provide structures that foster effective teacher-based teams and clearly identify the expectations for them. This interactive session will explore what can be done to support the development of teacher-based data teams and help participants understand Ohio’s 5-step process.
Increasing Community Investment and Visibility Via Comprehensive Strategic Planning (SRYI) Room: D142–143Presenter: Cheryl W. Ryan, Consultant, School Board Services, Ohio School Boards Association
This session will provide attendees with answers to questions like, “How can we get community members to be more interested and knowledgeable about our schools?” and “How do the goals of one area of our district affect the progress or completion of others?” Attendees will learn how a good strategic plan can increase investment and enthusiasm, help administrative teams stay on track and decrease the frustration of teaching staff who feel they are continually implementing the “flavor of the month.” Research will be shared to show that organizations that create and follow an active strategic plan more easily achieve their goals.
Community Schools and the Educational Service Center: Partnerships for Student Achievement (SRYI) Room: D144–145Presenters: Daniel Trujillo, Principal, Lighthouse Community School; Thomas Alf, Principal, Life Skills Center of Cincinnati; Marie Hanna, Director, Ohio
Connections Academy; Monica Mitter, Consultant, Hamilton County Educational Service Center
Learn about a model for collaboration to efficiently use resources for community schools. Explore a meeting framework that provides a forum for community school leaders, sponsors, and managers to collaborate on best practices, and find opportunities to share services across schools. Hear from three community school principals engaged in this collaborative process.
Implementing and Sustaining a Professional Learning Community (SRYI) Room: E151
Presenters: Douglas Delong, Superintendent; Nichole Hess, Language Arts Teacher, Berkshire Local Schools
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), groups of educators that work together toward a common goal, can be a powerful force in school improvement. The challenge is how can schools implement and sustain PLCs? Come and learn strategies for creating time during the school day for teachers to meet as teams, get tools to help structure PLCs, and discuss how to facilitate communication between PLCs and administrators. Representatives from an Ohio high school that successfully implemented PLCs eight years ago will present a case study and share examples of assessments and results from K–12 PLC teams.
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Progress Report on OVAHS College and Career Readiness (DSSI) Room: E171
Presenters: Mark Black, Director of High School Projects; Don Schmidt, Project Specialist, Battelle for Kids
Get an overview of the results of the Ohio Value-Added High School (OVAHS) project with an emphasis on project alignment with college- and work-ready skills. Achievement and progress data that compares readiness attainment based on level of project involvement will be shared. Since OVAHS participation impacts the culture and instructional strategies used in a secondary school, these issues will be explored and the challenges of implementing important changes will be discussed. Participants will gain an understanding of how project high schools have created alignment among curriculum, instruction, and student measurement by using achievement and progress measures along with formative instructional practices with the focus on effectively increasing student knowledge and skills. Come and learn how Ohio high schools have implemented strategies to move towards a rigorous college-readiness program.
Using Projection Data to Accelerate Student Performance in Mathematics (DSSI) Room: E162BPresenters: Matthew J. Lutz, Principal; Ned Kerstetter, Math Teacher, Walnut Springs Middle School
Moving forward without engaging your stakeholders is a pitfall many educational leaders face. This session will provide a rich array of stakeholder engagement strategies, using a case study following students who have been accelerated two or more years in mathematics. Hear about a practical plan and get tools to use projection data effectively. Participants will learn how data can clearly be used to accelerate gifted learners by using multiple data points for placement, flexible grouping, change processes, and data justification.
ACT QualityCore™, Creating Aligned Rigorous Courses: A Best Practice Panel Discussion (SSS) Room: 160A and BPresenters: Steven Theobald, Principal Consultant, ACT, Inc.; Efrain Mercado, Jr., Director of Outreach, National Center for Educational Achievement
Participate in a panel discussion with a central Ohio school district that successfully utilizes the QualityCore Instructional Improvement Program and instructional resources to enhance high school core course rigor. Hear from classroom teachers and administrators about how this research-based system of resources; college readiness and common core standards test items; and end-of-course assessment data helped them better prepare all students for college and workforce training. This session will provide you with practical tools and strategies to implement in your classroom and district.
On the Road to College and Career Ready (SSS) Room: E150Presenter: Sasheen Phillips, Interim Associate Superintendent of the Center for Curriculum and Assessment, Ohio Department of Education
Ohio is designing its comprehensive educational system to ensure that all students graduate college and career ready. The system includes rigorous academic standards that raise expectations for students; model curricula that provide instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of students; and assessments that are computer-based and include performance tasks and a summative instrument that supports formative assessments. Come to this session to learn how Ohio educational reform efforts will benefit Ohio students, schools and communities, and gain an understanding of the connections between educational reform, House Bill 1, and Ohio’s Race to the Top plan. Understand how Ohio’s education reform will affect your school.
Grading Practices that Motivate: 21st Century Grading for 21st Century Students (SSS) Room: E161 A and BPresenter: Sandy Shedenhelm, Director of Effective Practices, Battelle for Kids
Is grading essential for learning? Can faulty grading practices damage student motivation? Attendees of this learning session will see why experts and practitioners are challenging long-held beliefs about grading and grading practices. Learn what is being done to revolutionize how to communicate student achievement by examining new ways to track student learning.
Ohio’s Race to the Top Strategy . Year 1 Successes, Strategies, and Continued Opportunities (SRYI) Room: D130–131Presenter: Michael Sawyers, Assistant Superintendent, Ohio Department of Education
Get an update on how Race to the Top is moving forward with Ohio’s education transformation efforts at the state and local level. Learn how partners and stakeholders are organized and geared up for supporting the 480 participating Local Education Agencies. Get a clear understanding of ODE’s expectations for the LEAs.
60-MINUTE LEARNING SESSIONS • WEDNESDAY • JUNE 15
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11:45 a .m . Conference Adjournment
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OTHER 2011–12 CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES
BASA Conferences
The Emerging Leaders Institute Series
September 14 and December 1, 2011 and Two Spring, 2012 dates to be announced. Doubletree Hotel Columbus—Worthington
BASA will host a series of four conferences featuring national speakers focusing on leadership issues at any level. This year, the following professionals will be presenting: Dr. John Draper, Dr. Bill Daggett and invited presenters, Rick and Becky DuFour.
www .basa-ohio .org
The BASA Fall Conference
October 4–5, 2011 Hilton Hotel Columbus—Polaris
BASA hosts a conference each fall. Join us for “up-to-date” information and discussions regarding educational and leadership issues.
www .basa-ohio .org
Celebrating Women in Leadership Conference
May 1–2, 2012 Hilton Hotel Columbus—Easton
BASA will host its 7th annual Women’s Conference this year to bring women from education and business together to network and learn from each other. This conference is open to women who want to become leaders or are currently in leadership positions.
www .basa-ohio .org
Battelle for Kids Conferences
Great Teachers Make Great Schools: 2011 Teacher Conference
August 8–10, 2011 Hyatt Regency Columbus Columbus, Ohio
This statewide conference is designed to inspire, challenge and invigorate teachers with new thinking and practices and provide the opportunity for networking and collaboration with peers. The conference will address school improvement issues to help enhance student progress and achievement.
Who should attend?
Ohio K-12 teachers and the leaders who support them.
www .BattelleforKids .org/Go/TeacherConference
Human Capital in Education: 2011 National Conference
October 31–November 1, 2011 Center of Science and Industry (COSI) Columbus, Ohio
Learn from national experts and practitioners about effective practices for recruitment and hiring, measuring and improving educator effectiveness, strategic compensation, evaluation and more. Collaborate around lessons learned, and discover effective ways to align these efforts as part of a comprehensive human capital system in education.
Who should attend?
Superintendents, school board members, principals, policymakers, foundations, researchers, education reformers, human resources officers and others with a vested interest in strengthening educator effectiveness and improving student learning.
www .BattelleforKids .org/Go/HCIE
Participating presenters have posted their learning session materials for access by all conference attendees. Go to www.SlideShare.com, and search for MOSW 2011.
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