Session 2 Workshops: 11:30-1:00
Please read session descriptions below. Note Target Audiences, in bold at the end of each description.
Please read session descriptions below. Note Target Audiences, in bold at the end of each description.
T2A: Introduction to RtI
Facilitators: Dr. Stephanie Squires
Response to Intervention and its implementation in the early childhood setting can be challenging for teachers and administrators. This presentation will highlight major components of response to intervention and the rationale for using this approach with young children. Participants will be introduced to evidence-based strategies in the areas of planning, implementation and monitoring evidence of learning. Academic and behavioral indicators for RtI services at Tiers II and III will be discussed. Team membership will also be covered. Handouts will be provided. This presentation will cover the frameworks for Response to Intervention in Early Childhood as endorsed by NAEYC, DEC (Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children), and National Head Start Association. Target Audience: Preschool-K (OCFS 1, 3)
T2B: Storybook Reading for Vocabulary Acquisition
Facilitator: Dr. Jean Marie Humphries
The Common Core Standards are emphasizing academic vocabulary. This workshop will help elementary teachers understand how to facilitate rich vocabulary instruction through storybook read alouds. Specific instructional activities will be emphasized. Methods to develop and promote vocabulary acquisition in our classrooms through conversations, reading and writing will also be discussed. Target Audience: Grades K-5
T2C: Math: Rigor and Relevance in Assessment
Facilitator: Carol Geddis
Math assessments (homework, exit tickets, tests and quizzes) are lacking in rigor. Produced materials are inherently unbalanced. This workshop will focus on identifying what rigor means and how to craft assessments that truly reflect what you expect children to know, comprehend, be able to do. Please bring some sample math assessments (homework, test, quiz and/or exit tickets) with you.. Target Audience: Grades K-5
T2D: Close Reading in Fiction Texts: Reading to the Common Core State Standards
Facilitators: Dr. Emily Witty
This session will focus on the connection between the anchor standards for reading and the strategy of close reading. Participants will be able to use the strategy of close reading of fiction texts to help their students comprehend texts more deeply. Participants will experience an interactive “close-read-aloud” of both print and digital texts. The session will also discuss the use of the Writers’ Notebook as a tool for assessing comprehension, as well as strategies for increasing understanding of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Target Audience: Grades 6-8
T2E: Designing Performance Assessments: How Role and Audience Can Help!
Facilitator: Jessica Raba
Have you ever designed a project that was a complete flop? Have you ever thought that your idea would engage students, and it didn't? Let's work together to identify content goals and design tasks that both engage and challenge students as they demonstrate real learning. This workshop is designed for all content areas, and participants will explore and brainstorm authentic roles and audiences, have the chance to review several sample tasks as they use some provided tools to design a quality performance assessment. Feedback will be provided by peers and facilitator. Please bring current unit plans. Target Audience: Grades 6-12
Facilitators: Dr. Stephanie Squires
Response to Intervention and its implementation in the early childhood setting can be challenging for teachers and administrators. This presentation will highlight major components of response to intervention and the rationale for using this approach with young children. Participants will be introduced to evidence-based strategies in the areas of planning, implementation and monitoring evidence of learning. Academic and behavioral indicators for RtI services at Tiers II and III will be discussed. Team membership will also be covered. Handouts will be provided. This presentation will cover the frameworks for Response to Intervention in Early Childhood as endorsed by NAEYC, DEC (Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children), and National Head Start Association. Target Audience: Preschool-K (OCFS 1, 3)
T2B: Storybook Reading for Vocabulary Acquisition
Facilitator: Dr. Jean Marie Humphries
The Common Core Standards are emphasizing academic vocabulary. This workshop will help elementary teachers understand how to facilitate rich vocabulary instruction through storybook read alouds. Specific instructional activities will be emphasized. Methods to develop and promote vocabulary acquisition in our classrooms through conversations, reading and writing will also be discussed. Target Audience: Grades K-5
T2C: Math: Rigor and Relevance in Assessment
Facilitator: Carol Geddis
Math assessments (homework, exit tickets, tests and quizzes) are lacking in rigor. Produced materials are inherently unbalanced. This workshop will focus on identifying what rigor means and how to craft assessments that truly reflect what you expect children to know, comprehend, be able to do. Please bring some sample math assessments (homework, test, quiz and/or exit tickets) with you.. Target Audience: Grades K-5
T2D: Close Reading in Fiction Texts: Reading to the Common Core State Standards
Facilitators: Dr. Emily Witty
This session will focus on the connection between the anchor standards for reading and the strategy of close reading. Participants will be able to use the strategy of close reading of fiction texts to help their students comprehend texts more deeply. Participants will experience an interactive “close-read-aloud” of both print and digital texts. The session will also discuss the use of the Writers’ Notebook as a tool for assessing comprehension, as well as strategies for increasing understanding of unfamiliar vocabulary words. Target Audience: Grades 6-8
T2E: Designing Performance Assessments: How Role and Audience Can Help!
Facilitator: Jessica Raba
Have you ever designed a project that was a complete flop? Have you ever thought that your idea would engage students, and it didn't? Let's work together to identify content goals and design tasks that both engage and challenge students as they demonstrate real learning. This workshop is designed for all content areas, and participants will explore and brainstorm authentic roles and audiences, have the chance to review several sample tasks as they use some provided tools to design a quality performance assessment. Feedback will be provided by peers and facilitator. Please bring current unit plans. Target Audience: Grades 6-12