POWERFUL LEARNING CONFERENCE 2020
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A Virtual Conference
Join us for a week-long
EDVENTURE
MONDAY—FRIDAY
JULY 13—17, 2020
9 — 2:30 Daily (ET)
POWERFUL LEARNING CONFERENCE 2020
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NHLI is proudly partnering with:
$325 Full Conference ◊ $125 Per Day
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YOUR ITINERARY
Welcome to the NHLI Powerful Learning Conference 2020!
We are so happy and honored to be hosting the second annual NHLI
Powerful Learning Conference as a virtual experience. Now more
than ever it is important to have a
professional development experience,
that is “just right.”
We have designed workshops that ad-
dress timely topics and have worked
to balance the conference with varied
learning experiences. We hope to
support productive learning that is not
too much, not too little, but just right
for you. All of the sessions will be
recorded and because we will be using
a ZOOM platform you will be able to
join when you can and view later if
that works for you.
We want all of you to find your inner
Goldilocks and take away what you need.
Looking forward to this summer and a learning journey with you.
Ellen
Ellen Hume-Howard
Executive Director
New Hampshire Learning Initiative (NHLI)
9—10:15 Keynote
10:30—12 Session 1 (There will be one 10-minute break )
12—1 Lunch Break
1—2:30 Session 2 (There will be one 10-minute break )
Welcome
to your
EDVENTURE
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SESSION 1 WORKSHOPS
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
MOVING FORWARD: KEEPING A FOCUS ON STUDENT LEARNING
Ellen Hume Howard, Paul Leather, Jonathan Vander Els, Carolyn Eastman, Mariane Gfroerer, Irv Richardson
S1-A Cementing Deeper Learning Through Learning Communities (Session 1 of a 3-part Series)
Jonathan Vander Els, Paul Leather, Ryan Lemieux, Lee Sheedy
S1-B Maintaining Student Relationships and Connections in Remote Learning: Unlocking
Innovations that Expand Students’ Networks Julia Freeland Fisher, Mahnaz Charania
S1-D Assessment For Learning: A Pathway For Student Agency
Kathy White, Sarah Barbato, Natalie Berger, Tony Doucet,
Julianne Mueller-Northcott, Jeanne Sturges, Jessica Tremblay
S1-C Supporting Students who Learn Differently in a Competency-Based Environment
Kim Conant, Mariane Gfroerer
MONDAY, JULY 13
9 — 10:15
10:30 — 12
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S2-C Myths and Misconceptions of Higher Education Admissions and Competency-Based Grading
Rose Colby
S2-B Work Study Practices: Tips and Tricks for Encouraging Growth in the Classroom
Donna Harvey-Moseley, Nicole Woulfe
S2-D Embedding Personalized Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in a Blended Classroom
Ben Wolfson
S2-E Quality Performance Assessment From the Beginning—K-12
Kim Conant, Mariane Gfroerer, Jennifer Manning
S2-A Going Deeper into Community of Practice: What Have We Learned In the Age of
COVID-19? (Session 2 of a 3-part Series) John Watkins, Paul Leather
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS
12 — 1
1 — 2:30
MONDAY, JULY 13
Join Author Elliot Washor and Moderator Carolyn Eastman for an optional lunchtime book group discussion of
Leaving to Learn: How Out-of-School Learning Increases Student Engagement and Reduces Dropout Rates
By Elliot Washor and Charles Mojkowski Discussion led by Carolyn Eastman
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S1-E SPA-LC: Science Performance Assessment—Part 1
Aneesha Badrinarayan, Paul Leather, Sue Downer, Heather Wheeler
S1-F Mindset is Everything: How Might Leaders Build the Innovative Professional Culture Needed
to Grow and Adapt? Kippy Smith
S1-H Developing Self-Direction in ALL Students Nicole Woulfe, Andy Emerson
S1-G Helping Students Develop their Own Questions Using The Right Question Institute’s
Question Formulation Technique Mary Armstrong
S1-I Are You Ready to Create the Next Generation of Competency-Based Performance
Assessments? K-12 ELA Karin Hess
SESSION 1 WORKSHOPS
KEYNOTE
SHIFTS HAPPEN: NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPLEMENTING
(OR TRANSFORMING) CBE SYSTEMS
Karin Hess, Rose Colby, Daniel Joseph
TUESDAY, JULY 14
9 — 10:15
10:30 — 12
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S2-F SPA-LC — Science Performance Assessment—Part 2
Aneesha Badrinarayan, Paul Leather, Sue Downer, Heather Wheeler
S2-G Collaborative School Structures to Support CBL (Part 3 in a 3-part Series)
Jonathan Vander Els, Jill Lizier, Jennifer Manning
S2-H Building Coherent Grading Systems Within a Competency Education Framework Rose Colby
S2-I NH Gallup Student Poll: The Correlation Between Work-Based Learning and Hope
Mark Reckmeyer, Dean Graziano, Carolyn Eastman
S2-J Authentic, Engaging, and Accessible: Designing Quality Performance Assessments
Tony Doucet, Kim Paniagua, Ane Swift, Jessica Tremblay
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS
12 — 1
1 — 2:30
TUESDAY, JULY 14
S2-K Personal Learning Profiles (PLPs) Ashley Thompson
3 — 4:30 POST CONFERENCE SESSION (for NHLI-SNHU CBE MEd Students)
Teacher Action Research Seminar 1 Karin Hess, Mariane Gfroerer
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S1-K Planning For Remote Learning Going Forward
Ellen Hume-Howard, Ann Hadwen, Kathy White, Ashley Harbel
S1-M Competency Achievement Challenges with Students Who Learn Differently Paul Butler
S1-L Passion Projects: How Do We Embrace Curiosity—Dabbling, Tinkering, Exploring—To Help
Students Develop Their Passions? Kim Ommundsen, Jeanne Sturges, Stacey Kallelis
S1-N Self-Regulated Strategy Development in Writing Heidi Zollman and Leslie Laud
S1-J Partnering With Families to Shape the Post-COVID World Gretchen Morgan, Doannie Tran
SESSION 1 WORKSHOPS
KEYNOTE
PLACING COMPASSION BEFORE CONTENT: A BRIEF EXPLORATION OF HOW THE COVID PANDEMIC WILL IMPACT OUR STUDENTS
Stephanie Grant
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
9 — 10:15
10:30 — 12
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S2-M Distributed Leadership in a Competency-Based Secondary School Brian Stack
S2-N Distributed Leadership in a Competency-Based Elementary School Aimee Frechette
S2-O Helping Parents and Caregivers Support, Monitor, and Advocate Mary Armstrong
S2-P Formative Assessment Practices in the Primary Grades Jennifer Manning, Amy MacDougall
S2-L Leading Compassionate Educators in a Time of Global Trauma Stephanie Grant
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
12 — 1
1 — 2:30
Join us for an optional lunchtime book group discussion of
Just Ask Us: Kids Speak Out on Student Engagement
by Heather Wolpert Gawron Discussion led by Carolyn Eastman
3 — 4:30 POST CONFERENCE SESSION (for NHLI-SNHU CBE MEd Students)
Teacher Action Research Seminar 2 Felicia Sullivan, Mariane Gfroerer
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S1-O Entry Points to Deeper Learning: Utilizing the Breaking With Tradition Rubric (updated) to
Plan Your School’s Next Steps Jonathan Vander Els, Brian Stack
S1-P Personalizing the Portrait of a Learner to Your Own Context Jacqueline Coe, Kadie Wilson
S1-R Competency Based IEPs Kim Conant
S1-Q Student Exhibitions Kathy White, Ryan Lemieux, Kathy Maddock
S1-S Performance-Based Instruction to Support Performance Assessment
Sue Downer, Heather Wheeler
SESSION 1 WORKSHOPS
KEYNOTE
BREAKING WITH TRADITION: NOW, MORE THAN EVER….
REDEFINING PURPOSE AND LEARNING IN OUR SCHOOLS DURING
TIMES OF TURBULENCE
Jonathan Vander Els, Brian Stack
THURSDAY, JULY 16
9 — 10:15
10:30 — 12
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S2-R Filling the Tank: Caring for Self and Staff to Maximize Potential Deb Bamforth
S2-S Universal Design for Learning: Ensuring Quality Digital Course Design for Effective Learning
Environments and Engagement Emily Dustin
S2-T Personalizing Remote Instruction: A Model for Contingency Planning Pam Harland
S2-U Are You Ready to Create the Next Generation of Competency-Based Performance
Assessments? K-12 Mathematics Karin Hess
Teacher Action Research Seminar 3 Mariane Gfroerer
S2-Q Student-Centered Leadership Learning Community (SCLLC): Thinking and Planning for Academic Year 20-21 (Limited to NH Educators) Ellen Hume-Howard, Paul Leather
LUNCH BREAK
SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS
THURSDAY, JULY 16
1 — 2:30
12 — 1
3 — 4:30 POST CONFERENCE SESSION (for NHLI-SNHU CBE MEd Students)
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S1-T Making Connections Between Numeracy and Literacy Anne Wallace, Joey Nichol
S1-U Leadership in Times of Turbulence: A Facilitated Panel with NH Leaders
Jonathan Vander Els, Jacqueline Coe, Scott Laliberte, Bill Lupini, Kyle Repucci
S1-W Communication That Builds Relationships with Parents Robin deAlmeida
S1-V Arts and Social Emotional Learning Marcia McCaffrey, Bob Morrison
S1-X Self-Direction: The BEST Skill for Every Learner’s Future Success Kathy White, Sarah Barbato, Cathy Baylus, Tony Doucet, Beth Gouzoules, Donna Harvey-Moseley, Felicia Sullivan, Jessica Tremblay, Nicole Woulfe
SESSION 1 WORKSHOPS
FRIDAY, JULY 17
10:30 — 12
LUNCH BREAK 12 — 1
S1-Y Formative Assessment in the Classroom and Remote Learning Amy Schaeffner, Heidi Orestis
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S2-V Making the Shift: A Look at Policy, Public Will, and Practice Daniel Joseph
S2-X Student Driven Pathways: Using AWATO Matt Guruge, Dean Graziano, Carolyn Eastman
S2-W Challenges in Special Education for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Students
Wendy Perron
S2-Y Virtual Task Development for Remote Learning Heidi Orestis, Amy Schaeffner
SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS
FRIDAY, JULY 17
1 — 2:30
With your paid full conference registration, you will receive your choice of one of these books by our keynote speakers. Opt for paperback by USPS or downloadable Kindle version.
FULL CONFERENCE BONUS
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S2-Z “Unpacking Our Invisible Backacks:” Examining Systemic Racism, White Privilege, and
Becoming Anti-Racist Educators in the Age of Black Lives Matter Jeanne Sturges, Kathy Maddock
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$325 Full
Conference
$125 Per Day
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
EARN GRADUATE CREDIT WHILE
ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE
NHLI and SNHU have partnered to offer
Three (3) graduate credits ($450 total) for
participants of the full Powerful Learning
Conference, with the inclusion of post-
conference reflection activities.
For more information email Mariane Gfroerer
Click here to register for Graduate Credit
603-758-1464
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