Learning Forward 2014 Annual Conference. Conference Program. Connect. Engage. Learn.

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1 Learning Forward 2014 Annual Conference Connect. Engage. Learn. 1 Conference Program SAVE $50 Register by Oct. 15 for 3-day or 5-day conference attendance. DEC. 6-10, 2014 NASHVILLE GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER

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3 W elcome. Learning Forward s 2014 Annual Conference is the premier opportunity for educators who want to ensure that professional learning drives improved results for teachers and students. Join us and get recharged, refocused, and ready to implement positive change in your school, district, or organization. 3

4 Learning Forward 2014 Annual Conference Connect. Engage. Learn. In Nashville. On behalf of the Learning Forward Board of Trustees and staff, we invite you to connect with us in Nashville for THE Learning Conference. This year s conference experience will offer a fantastic program that will make an impact on educators and students every day. Our sincere thanks go to the Nashville Host Committee and the Conference Program Planning Committee for challenging each of us to expand our vision and consider new strategies for advancing our impact and our learning. Once we return to our own professional settings, we can work within our spheres of influence to educate others who affect educational practice and student learning. As we share the examples, skills, knowledge, and insights we gained, we become advocates for all that effective professional learning can accomplish. We have every confidence that Learning Forward s 2014 Annual Conference will empower you to be a part of an effort to improve the lives of students and educators as we connect, engage, and transform our schools into powerful places where all educators and students learn. Please connect with us in Nashville. Learning Forward Board President Julie Blaine Learning Forward Executive Director Stephanie Hirsh JULIE BLAINE LEARNING FORWARD PRESIDENT STEPHANIE HIRSH LEARNING FORWARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2014 Learning Forward Board of Trustees President Julie Blaine Central Regional Professional Development Center Warrensburg, MO President-elect Deborah Renee Jackson Fairfax County Public Schools Falls Church, VA Past President Jeff Ronneberg Spring Lake Park Schools Minneapolis, MN John Eyolfson Cherry Creek School District Centennial, CO Clara Howitt Greater Essex County District School Board Windsor, ON, Canada 4 Janet Samuels Norristown School District Norristown, PA Myra Whitney Retired Memphis City Schools Memphis, TN Olivia Zepeda Gadsden Elementary School District #32 San Luis, AZ

5 2014 Host Committee Sharon Roberts Chairperson State Collaborative on Reforming Education Nashville, TN What Makes Learning Forward s Annual Conference THE Learning Conference? Learning Forward conference participants become a community of learners as they experience cutting-edge keynotes and general sessions, participate in interactive learning sessions, and form lasting professional relationships. Learning Forward s Annual Conference is the best investment you can make to promote professional learning that advances educator and student performance. Attendees rank this conference as the top priority in their annual travel requests because of Learning Forward s high standards for relevant and informative sessions. The Program Develop new knowledge and hone existing skills. Engage in meaningful conversations with thought leaders and colleagues. Acquire tools and strategies to apply to your work with teachers and students. Attend preconference sessions to delve more deeply into priority areas. Learn about colleagues accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned. Attend Networking Meet Ups, FastForward sessions, and other unique opportunities that match your individual learning style. The Experience Family-style sit-down meals encourage conversation and promote relationship building. Reserved space in ticketed sessions means your presenter is expecting you and has materials ready. Small discussion groups allow reflection on new learning and its application. More than 60 exhibitors offer valuable products and resources specific to professional learning. Share your conference experience via social media with our Twitter and Instagram hashtag, #learnfwd14. Access New Ideas Gain New Knowledge Learn from Thought Leaders Identify Resources Make Connections 5 5 Deborah Boyd Program Development Terence Cain Volunteer Coordinating Patricia Donahue Publicity Paul Fleming Program Development Terrance Gibson Volunteer Coordinating Jaime Greene Program Development Margie Johnson Volunteer Coordinating Susan Jones Program Development Laura Link Publicity Melissa McConnell Volunteer Coordinating Candice McQueen Publicity Wayne Miller Publicity Robbie Mitchell Volunteer Coordinating Barry Olhausen Volunteer Coordinating John Scott Program Development Millicent Smith Publicity Susan Thompson Volunteer Coordinating Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Shelby County Memphis, TN Clarksville Montgomery County School System Clarksville, TN Tennessee Department of Education Nashville, TN Tennessee Education Association Nashville, TN Hamblen County Schools Morristown, TN Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Nashville, TN Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Clarksville, TN Jackson-Madison County School System, Jackson, TN Collierville Schools Collierville, TN Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents Nashville, TN Greeneville City Schools Greeneville, TN Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents Nashville, TN Tipton-Rosemark Academy Millington, TN Knox County Schools Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Nashville, TN

6 Sunday DECEMBER 7 Monday DECEMBER 8 4 pm - 6 pm Exhibit Hall Opens Visit vendors and gain familiarity with the latest resources, products, and tools available and their best uses. Three speakers in a TED-talk style format Keynote Speakers for Monday: 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Barrington Antonio Irving, Jr. Pearl Arredondo Michael Ungar ipd SHOWCASE & LEARNING HANGOUT SESSIONS 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 7:45 am 9 am Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall NETWORKING MEETUPS Informal meet ups with job-alike attendees or around topics of importance. 8 am - 9 am and 4 pm - 5 pm Thought Leader Lectures TL01 Kristen Weatherby Examine the latest research and findings with leaders and visionaries in the field of professional learning. FastForward Experience lightning-fast learning in PechaKucha-style presentations with slides in 7 minutes. 4 pm - 5 pm TL02 Michael Casserly TL03 MaryEllen Elia Learning Forward Experience 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm for First-time Attendees LEARNING HANGOUT 8 am - 9 am ipd SHOWCASE 8 am-9 am and 4:30 pm-6 pm KEYNOTE Q&A and Panel Discussion 1:45 pm 2:45 pm TL04 Michael Fullan & Andy Hargreaves MEMBER RECEPTION 6 pm 7 pm featuring LITTLE RIVER BAND 8 pm - 10 pm FOUNDATION CONCERT Enjoy the sounds of Little River Band at this Learning Forward Foundation event. $20 in advance $25 at the door 6

7 Tuesday DECEMBER 9 Wednesday DECEMBER 10 12:15-1:30 pm Keynote Speaker John Hattie John Hattie will share his work on visible learning and teaching. 11 am 12 pm Keynote Speaker Steve Gross How joy and optimism ignite the best in all of us. EXHIBIT HALL LAST DAY 7:45 am - 1:45 pm LEARNING HANGOUT 8 am - 9 am ipd SHOWCASE 8 am - 9 am NETWORKING MEETUPS Informal meet ups with job-alike attendees or around topics of importance. 8 am - 9 am and 4 pm - 5 pm 7:45 am 9 am Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall KEYNOTE Q&A QA2 John Hattie 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm QA3 Panel Discussion with Tennessee Leaders 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Jamie Woodson, Gregg Morton, Philip Bredsen Tammy Grissom Thought Leader Lectures TL05 Joseph Murphy TL06 Max Silverman & Josh Edelman TL07 Kathi Littmann TL08 Beverly Cross TL09 Stephanie Hirsh & Julie Blaine Thought Leader Lectures Brunch 10:15 am - 11 am TL10 Elise Foster TL11 Dan Pontefract Daily Key Events at-a-glance Register online today 7

8 Conference Overview Friday, December 5, :30 am 4 pm Academy 2015 & 2016 Sessions 5 pm 7 pm Registration Saturday, December 6, :30 am 5 pm Registration 8:30 am 4 pm Academy 2015 & 2016 Sessions 9 am 4 pm Preconference Sessions 12 pm 1 pm Preconference Lunch Sunday, December 7, :30 am 6:30 pm Registration 9 am 4 pm Preconference Sessions 12 pm 1 pm Preconference Lunch 4 pm 6 pm Exhibit Hall Open 4:30 pm 5:30 pm ipd Showcase & Learning Hangout Sessions 4:30 pm 5:30 pm Academy Graduation & Reception 5:30 pm 6:15 pm Learning Forward Experience for First-time Attendees 6 pm 7 pm Member Reception Monday, December 8, :30 am 5 pm Registration 7:45 am 9 am Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall 7:45 am 6 pm Exhibit Hall Open 8 am 9 am Networking Meet-Up Sessions, ipd Showcase, & Learning Hangout Sessions 9:15 am 11:15 am Thought Leader Lectures TL01 & TL02 9:15 am 11:15 am Concurrent Sessions (A & B) 11:30 am 12:15 pm Lunch 12:15 pm 1:30 pm General Session 1 1:45 pm 2:45 pm Keynote QA1 and Panel Discussion 1:45 pm 3:45 pm Thought Leader Lectures TL03 & TL04 1:45 pm 3:45 pm Concurrent Sessions (A & C) 1:45 pm 3:45 pm Leadership Forum Sessions (LF1 & LF2) Monday, December 8, 2014 (continued) 4 pm 5 pm Concurrent Sessions (D) 4 pm 5 pm FastForward Sessions 4 pm 5 pm Networking Meet-Up Sessions 4:30 pm 6 pm Exhibit Hall Reception 4:30 pm 6 pm ipd Showcase Sessions 6 pm 7:30 pm Host State (Texas, Tennessee, and D.C./Md./Va.) Affiliate Receptions 7 pm 8 pm Affiliate Networking Reception 8 pm 10 pm Foundation Concert featuring Little River Band Tuesday, December 9, :30 am 3 pm Registration 7:45 am 9 am Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall 7:45 am 1:45 pm Exhibit Hall Open 8 am 9 am Networking Meet-Up Sessions, ipd Showcase, & Learning Hangout Sessions 9:15 am 11:15 am Thought Leader Lectures TL05 & TL06 9:15 am 11:15 am Concurrent Sessions (E & F) 11:30 am 12:15 pm Lunch 12:15 pm 1:30 pm General Session 2 1:45 pm 3:45 pm Keynote QA2, Panel Discussion with Tennessee Leaders QA3 1:45 pm 3:45 pm Thought Leader Lectures TL07 & TL08 1:45 pm 3:45 pm Concurrent Sessions (E & G) 1:45 pm 3:45 pm Common Core Forum Sessions (CCF1 & CCF2) 4 pm 5 pm Concurrent Sessions (H) 4 pm 5 pm Networking Meet-Up Sessions 4 pm 5:30 pm TL09 and Business Meeting Wednesday, December 10, am 10 am Registration 8 am 10 am Thought Leader Lectures TL10 & TL11 8 am 10 am Concurrent Sessions (I) 10:15 am 11 am Brunch 11 am 12 pm General Session 12 pm Conference Adjourns 8

9 SAVE $50 Register by Oct. 15 for 3-day or 5-day conference attendance. 4 simple ways to register. ONLINE... MAIL... Learning Forward Conference Registration 504 S. Locust Street, Oxford, OH SCAN... office@learningforward.org FAX Learning Forward 2014 Annual Conference Who Should Attend: n Central office administrators n Superintendents n Policymakers and decision makers n Teacher leaders/ Coaches n School-based teams n Principals/Assistant principals n Technical assistance providers Conference Program Planning Committee Cathy Berlinger- Gustafson Conference Program Planning Committee Facilitator Crystal Lake, IL This is one of the best conferences for educational leaders that I have ever attended. If possible, I will never miss it in the future. Betty Porter, 2013 Annual Conference Attendee David Ross Buck Institute for Education Novato, CA Sydnee Dickson Utah Department of Education Salt Lake City, UT Eric Brooks Arizona Department of Education Phoenix, AZ Lee Rutledge Austin, TX Paul Kimmelman American Institutes for Research Olive Branch, MS Debbie Cooke Educational Consulting Service Lake Worth, FL Andrew Szczepaniak Gilbert Public Schools Gilbert, AZ A. Clifton Myles Ivy Preparatory Young Men s Leadership Academy Atlanta, GA Legacy Music City: Silver: Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors Platinum: (as of June 1, 2014) Bronze: 9

10 Conference Features Areas of Focus: n Creating Connections n Cultivating Leaders n Embracing Technology n Innovating for Learning n Raising the Bar n General Sessions General sessions begin after lunch on Monday and Tuesday, and after brunch on Wednesday. General sessions feature Learning Forward leaders, special guests, and student performances. Learning Forward has a long-held tradition in which participants eat meals together in the spirit of camaraderie and networking. We encourage you to come to each general session and sit with different people each time. Learning Forward allows 30 to 45 minutes for sit-down meal service. Keynote Presenters Our general session keynote speakers will motivate, inform, and engage you. Monday s keynote features three speakers in a TED-talk style format. Barrington Irving, Jr., Pearl Arredondo, and Michael Ungar will provide insight into the grit it takes to overcome obstacles. Tuesday s keynote, John Hattie, will share his work on visible learning and teaching. Learn how teachers can understand learning from the perspective of students and how this helps teachers become their own teachers. Close out the conference on Wednesday with Steve Gross, co-founder of Life is Good. Learn how to use play to strengthen, energize, and heal children whose lives have been impacted by trauma. Meals and Receptions Individuals who register for a preconference program will receive coffee and lunch on preconference days. Individuals who register for the three-day regular conference program may attend the member reception on Sunday evening and the Exhibit Hall reception on Monday evening. A continental breakfast is provided in the Exhibit Hall Monday and Tuesday mornings from 8-9 a.m. Lunch is served on Monday and Tuesday; and brunch is served on Wednesday, before to general sessions. Conference meals meet a variety of dietary needs and preferences. Thought Leader Lectures/Q&As Thought Leader (TL) lectures and panel discussions feature selected leaders in professional learning, school improvement, and other areas of interest. Lectures and panel discussions are scheduled throughout the conference on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Register for TL01, TL02, etc., or select the Thought Leader track to attend all lectures and panels and Q&As. A Question and Answer (QA) period with moderated panel discussion follows the general session keynote Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Register for QA1 on Monday, December 8 from 1:45-2:45 p.m. to participate in the discussion. Register for QA2 on Tuesday, December 9 from 1:45-2:45 p.m. to participate in the QA period following the general session keynoter John Hattie. Register for QA3 on Tuesday, December 9 from 2:45-3:45 pm to attend a panel discussion and QA period on The Tennessee Story. Learning Forward Experience and Opening Reception If this is your first time at a Learning Forward Conference, don t miss The Learning Forward Experience session starting at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Get the insider s scoop on making the most of the conference, start networking early with fellow attendees, hear tips and secrets for using the conference app in cool ways, and meet some of the people who make this THE Learning Conference. There will be prizes and surprises, so don t be late. The member reception follows this event at 6 p.m. Extend Your Learning All Year Long Engage in learning before and after the conference through webinars, live chats, and ongoing discussions with session presenters on the Learning Exchange. Collaborate with presenters and colleagues virtually and get a head start on your conference learning in our PLUS session communities. Share the strategies you learned at the conference and successfully implemented in your work, and maintain lasting connections with colleagues via social media and online communities. Use the conference as the largest of many opportunities to continue your learning throughout the year. Look for this icon + to find sessions with PLUS communities. Host Committee Service Project The Nashville Host Committee selected the Children s Miracle Network Hospitals as its service project because it is a national cause that makes a local impact. Donations support children and their families who are in need of a miracle. Monroe Carell Jr. Children s Hospital at Vanderbilt cared for more than 300,000 children last year providing quality health care, educational services in collaboration with the Metro Nashville Public Schools, and support for the entire family. The moment a child arrives, a miracle is in the making. With your support, we can give more kids the miracles they deserve. You can make a donation at or at the Nashville hospitality table in the Registration area during the conference. Join the Host Committee in making miracles happen! 1010

11 Conference Mobile App The Learning Forward 2014 Annual Conference mobile app provides easy-to-use interactive tools to enhance your conference experience. 1. Enter your ticketed sessions, special events, and networking meetings into your personal schedule on the app. 2. Receive personalized alerts to stay informed about conference updates. 3. Keep all conference information, including events, sessions, presenters, and maps at your fingertips. 4. Follow and join in on conference chatter with the built-in Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram feeds. 5. Download or available session handouts. 6. Connect with conference exhibitors and vendors in the Virtual Exhibit Hall. 7. Search local dining and entertainment options. Information on downloading the app can be found at the conference website at annual-conference. Exhibit Hall Earn Continuing Education Units for the Conference Saint Mary s College of California offers you the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending Learning Forward s 2014 Annual Conference. The Continuing Education Unit is a nationally recognized unit designed to provide a record of an individual s continuing education or professional growth accomplishments. Ten hours of instruction equals one CEU. The cost for up to one CEU is $ To register: Pick up a CEU registration form or download a packet from the conference website at Fill out the registration form and log sheet. Send a check for $50 per unit to Saint Mary s College. Within two weeks after receipt of your forms and payment, you will receive a certificate verifying the units you have earned. For more information, please contact Patrice Young, Program Assistant at pyoung@stmarys-ca.edu. 11 Exhibit Hall Hours: SUNDAY, DEC 7 Exhibits Open 4 pm 6 pm MONDAY, DEC 8 Exhibits Open 7:45 am 6 pm Exhibit Hall Reception 4:30 pm 6 pm TUESDAY, DEC 9 Exhibits Open 7:45 am 1:45 pm Learning Forward s Exhibit Hall features more than 60 vendors recruited to address issues related to professional development and school improvement. The Exhibit Hall also features the Learning Forward Bookstore s new publications, as well as books by conference keynoters. Exhibitors in Nashville as of June 1, 2014 Achievement Loop Amplify BloomBoard BrightBytes Center for School Transformation Corwin Dinah- Might Adventures Fierce Inc. Florida Institute of Technology Just ASK Publications Kagan Publishing & Professional Development Knowledge Delivery Systems Lead Learner Associates Marzano Research Laboratory Mentoring Minds My Learning Plan National Council of Teachers of Mathematics NEA Responsive Classroom Renaissance Learning Routledge/Eye On Education School Improvement Network School Reform Initiative Solution Tree Teachers College Press Teachers- Teachers.com Teaching Channel Teachscape therenow The Change Place The Texas A&M University System Thinking Maps Tools 4 Teaching with Amy Kines Union Institute & University Wiley

12 Strategic Partners Learning Forward Partners Learning Forward would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support in promoting professional learning to advance student achievement. Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. The foundation supported all three parts of the Status of Professional Learning research study, and it continues to fund Learning Forward to disseminate its work in improving teacher effectiveness through conferences and publications. In developing countries, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on improving people s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people especially those with the fewest resources have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Jeff Raikes and Co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett. For more information about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, visit Sandler Foundation is a national foundation that works to improve quality of life. It seeks to promote education policy changes that support high-quality learning environments where learning is meaningful, substantive, and relevant to individual and societal needs and interests. The foundation focuses on equitable educational policies that create effective systems for effectively reaching students who are currently least well-served by the school system. For more information about Sandler Foundation, visit The Spencer Foundation was established in 1962 by Lyle M. Spencer. The foundation received its major endowment upon Spencer s death in 1968 and began formal grant making in Since that time, the foundation has made grants totaling approximately $250 million. The foundation is intended, by Spencer s direction, to investigate ways in which education, broadly conceived, can be improved around the world. From the first, the foundation has been dedicated to the belief that research is necessary to the improvement in education. The foundation is thus committed to supporting high-quality investigation of education through its research programs and to strengthening and renewing the educational research community through its fellowship and training programs and related activities. More at The Wallace Foundation supports and shares effective ideas and practices to improve learning and enrichment opportunities for children, and has strengthened Learning Forward s commitment to school and district leadership. The foundation provided funding for the first phase of research for the Status of Professional Learning research study. The foundation has also funded efforts to disseminate its research and resources through Learning Forward s publications and conferences. The Wallace Foundation s vision is children, particularly those living in distressed urban areas, have access to good schools and a variety of enrichment programs in and outside of school that prepare them to be contributing members of their communities. The foundation s mission is to improve learning and enrichment opportunities for children. The foundation accomplishes this by supporting and sharing effective ideas and practices. For more information about The Wallace Foundation, visit 12

13 Party for a Cause! Learning Forward Foundation Benefit Concert featuring the Little River Band Monday, December 8, p.m. General Session Hall - Delta Ballroom The Learning Forward Foundation presents their first benefit concert featuring the Little River Band performing hits from the past 40 years. Proceeds from the concert will help fund Foundation scholarships and grants. Where were you in the 70s, the 80s, the 90s, the 00s? Rock through your history up to the present as the Little River Band delivers four decades of hits. From their classics Help is on its Way, Reminiscing, Lady, Lonesome Loser, Cool Change, Night Owls - up to their current hit The Lost and the Lonely, this Aussie-American band with 13 U.S. top 40 hits and 25 million records sold will leave you rockin and reminiscing long after the evening ends. Advance TICKETS available for $20* The Learning Forward Foundation is dedicated to impacting the future of leadership in schools that act on the belief that continuous learning by educators is essential to improving the achievement of all students. Money raised by the Foundation provides grants and scholarships for individuals, schools, and teams - including: Chidley Fund Academy Scholarships Patsy Hochman Academy Scholarship The Shirley Hord Canadian Scholarship Learning Forward Affiliate Grant The Principal as a Leader of Professional Learning Scholarship Learning Forward Team Grant Leading for Learning: Sybil Yastrow Superintendent's Grant *Advance tickets available for $20 when you register online or use the registration form in this program. Tickets are $25 at the door - but don t wait, space is limited. 13

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16 Raise Your Hand for Student Success The National Education Association s 3 million members are deeply committed to student success and improving the quality of teaching. That s why NEA is proud to sponsor the 2014 Learning Forward Annual Conference. When we all work together, the profession grows stronger, teachers are better supported, and our students are prepared to succeed in life and in a global economy. Visit nea.org/raiseyourhand to learn more and get involved. Great Public Schools for Every Student nea.org/raiseyourhand 16

17 We offer professional development that fits. For more than 20 years, our authors and associates have helped districts around the world build schools where all students succeed. Here are the ways we can learn together: Books & Videos They re the critical foundation that all our events, courses, and PD are built on. Find relevant, researchbased material from seasoned experts as well as emerging voices. Events Take home practical tools and immediate strategies from our renowned events. From summits and institutes to workshops and webinars, all our events feature top education experts. On-Site PD Professional development that s 100% customizable means each piece is designed to fit your school s or district s specifications. Every topic, discussion, and activity is relevant. Online Courses Self-paced and self-directed, online courses give you 24/7 access to high-quality content in a state-of-the-art learning environment. Explore more! solution-tree.com _1-LearningForward_ConfPrgrm_AD.indd 1 Visit for author signings 5/15/14 4:40 PM More new books on display at Learning Forward Booth

18 The American Federation of Teachers and LEARNING FORWARD are united by our shared commitment to professional development that advances educator effectiveness and student achievement. Educators come to school every day ready to teach their students and to learn lessons from the classroom that improve their profession and open new avenues for student success. That s why the AFT is uniting with parents, students and community partners to reclaim the promise of public education. We believe our schools work best when teachers and staff are supported with opportunities for standards-based professional development and have access to high-quality teaching resources such as the lesson plans and other materials available through the Share My Lesson online community. On behalf of the AFT s 1.5 million members, we salute Learning Forward for providing professional development that addresses the pressing challenges confronting our schools and their communities. Find more professional support at Share My Lesson. Randi Weingarten Lorretta Johnson Francine Lawrence president secretary-treasurer executive vice president 18

19 Make Learning VISIBLE in Your School Exclusively from Corwin What is Visible Learning? John Hattie Visible Learning plus is an in-depth school change model of professional learning based on the research of Professor John Hattie. This professional development seminar series allows school-based teams to systematically examine effective instructional practice across a school to impact student achievement. The Research Scope John Hattie s work is based on his meta-analysis of more than 1000 research reviews comprising more than 50,000 studies involving more than 250 million students around the world Hattie found that the #1 most effective Feedback method for improving achievement was by giving students 100% visibility into what they are learning and why The Visible Learning plus Framework Foundation Day Evidence Into Action I Gather evidence over 60+ days Evidence Into Action II Going Deeper The Foundation Series Foundation Seminar Participants will discuss the most important messages from the Visible Learning research and understand what does and doesn t make a signifi cant difference to student achievement. Evidence Into Action I Learn what evidence you should collect to know if you are a Visible Learning school. Participants will receive tools and learn processes for gathering data. Evidence Into Action II Participants analyze the evidence gathered to determine school priorities and targets and develop an action plan for making learning visible. Going Deeper Inside Series For schools that have completed the Foundation Series, the Inside Series supports deep implementation of Visible Learning strategies throughout your school. Collective Impact Series The Collective Impact series helps school systems align leadership and professional learning programs to support the development of Visible Learning schools. Institute Bring a 2-day Visible Learning plus Institute to your district or region to introduce the research and concepts to your educators. Learn how you can become a Visible Learning school. Call or visit

20 Keynote Speakers Monday Keynote General Session 1 Monday 12:15 pm 1:30 pm Monday s keynote features three speakers in a TED-talk style format. Barrington Antonio Irving, Jr. Pearl Arredondo TOUCH THE SKY! TRANSFORMATIONAL RESISTANCE Pearl Arredondo grew up in the impoverished East Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights, the daughter of a highranking gang member who was in and out of jail. She was raised by a single mother, a long-time Los Angeles Unified School District office secretary who saw firsthand the challenges facing students in public schools. She received a Bachelors and Masters in Education and Instructional Leadership from Pepperdine University. Arredondo was the first in her family to graduate from college and began her teaching career at San Fernando Middle School the very middle school she had attended eight years before. At San Fernando, she launched the school s Multimedia Academy, which served 350 low-income students. In 2010, her team founded San Fernando Institute for Applied Media, the first pilot school established in the Los Angeles Unified School District at the middle school level. Arredondo is passionate about increasing student access to technology and closing the digital divide, and is a tireless advocate for technology-based curriculum that prepares students to enter a global economy. Her goal is to make the Institute for Applied Media a model of educational reform. HOW SCHOOLS MAKE YOUNG PEOPLE RESILIENT Michael Ungar is both a family therapist and a Killam professor of social work at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, where he co-directs the Resilience Research Centre that coordinates more than five million dollars of funded research in more than a dozen countries. In recent years he has designed research and evaluation projects in collaboration with organizations as diverse as The World Bank, The Red Cross, and national public health agencies. His research is focused on resilience among children, youth, and families and how they together survive adversity in culturally diverse ways. He has published more than 125 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on this topic and is the author of 11 books for mental health professionals, researchers, and parents. In addition to his research and writing, Ungar maintains a small family therapy practice in association with Phoenix Youth Programs, a prevention program for street youth and their families, and was the recipient of the 2012 Canadian Association of Social Workers National Distinguished Service Award. His blog, Nurturing Resilience, can be read on Psychology Today s website. Conference Icons Special symbols provide additional information for conference attendees. These sessions are marked with icons. Most sessions are appropriate for all attendees. BASIC for participants with limited background in the content. ADVANCED for attendees who have knowledge of the session content. Explore INNOVATIVE PD in sessions marked with this icon. Sessions that have content and skills for educators serving TITLE 1 populations are designated this way. Sessions appropriate for SUPERINTENDENTS are flagged with this icon. These sessions meet in ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNITIES as well as face-to-face. Barrington Antonio Irving, Jr. in 2007 became the youngest person to pilot a plane solo around the world. Raised in Miami s inner city surrounded by crime, poverty, and failing schools, he beat the odds to become the youngest person and only African American ever to fly solo around the world. He built a plane himself, made his historic flight, graduated magna cum laude from an aeronautical science program, and founded a dynamic educational nonprofit dedicated to empowering minority youth to pursue careers in aviation. Irving was born in 1983 in Kingston, Jamaica and grew up in Miami, Florida. He is a graduate of Miami Northwestern High School. Irving turned down multiple football scholarship offers with his sights set on aviation. His airplane, the Inspiration, has been registered to Experience Aviation since His story is inspirational, his passion contagious, and his message applicable to all the work educators do every day. 20 Michael Ungar