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October 25, - October 27, 2011

TEXAS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT CONFERENCE • 2011

© 2011 ESC Region XIII2

I would like to welcome you to the 2011 School Improvement Conference. As we enter an era of increasing demands on decreasing resources, systemic school improvement takes on an additional set of challenges. Students and Educators face a new and more rigorous student assessment system coupled with a new accountability system. Additionally, you have fewer resources to address staff professional development needs and to provide support for under-performing students. If sustained school improvement is to be accomplished under these conditions, a higher standard of commitment is required and this year’s School Improvement Conference is designed to support that level of commitment.

The theme of this year’s conference is SPARK success.The focus the next two days is the limitless potential of a single spark. Take a moment to consider a powerful Dodge Hemi pickup truck, a fast Mustang GT, or a luxurious Cadillac sedan. Regardless of the style, the size, or even the price, these automobiles remain immobile in the absence of a spark. A tiny spark ignites the fuel that creates a controlled explosion in the cylinder that moves a piston that turns the crankshaft that eventually transfers power to the drive train and wheels to begin a journey of the driver’s choosing. Your school improvement team can provide the spark to begin or continue your school’s journey toward excellence.

Conference planners have assembled a cadre of researchers, consultants, practitioners, and educational peers to provide you an array of opportunities for learning and interaction. This is an outstanding opportunity for educators around the state of Texas to learn new strategies and to share and exchange current best practices.

We consider it a privilege to work with you and your school community. I wish each of you a successful and rewarding conference experience.

Sincerely,

Terry W. SmithExecutive Director, Education Service Center Region XIII

WELCOME

© 2011 ESC Region XIII 3

The School Improvement Resource Center is honored to have all of you join us for the 2011 Texas School Improvement Conference.Each and every day we teach students, we are given a gift and an opportunity. The gift is that we are able to touch the minds and lives of our future through working with children. The opportunity is that we can “SPARK” in every student the desire for learning, succeeding, and growing into an adult who can make a positive impact on the society in which he or she lives.

The essence of the vocation we have chosen is embodied by a quote from Dante Aligieri: “A mighty flame followeth a tiny spark.” As educators, we hold within our grasp the ability to create that tiny spark–a

spark that may have lasting effects far greater than we may ever know. The mighty

flame is fueled by the spark. What is the mighty flame? It is the knowledge and

power of the spark that rests within each child. What starts as a spark and evolves into a mighty flame is the

highest achievement we can reach as educators. Our goal is to create within

each and every student the ability to learn, grow, and build knowledge, so he or

she has the opportunity to achieve his or her highest desires and goals.

It is our greatest hope that this conference will give you a renewed sense of passion and desire to spark success within the students you serve. As we embark on another school year, we invite you to participate in these two days as we offer opportunities that will enrich your personal and professional growth.

Supporting a positive school climate

P reparing high quality teachers and leaders

Advancing academic performance

Reaching out to parents and community

Keeping the focus on quality data and learning time

Within highly successful schools, specific activities and actions are present, which are called Critical Success Factors. The 2011 Texas School Improvement Conference sessions are organized around these Critical Success Factors. Conference participants may choose presentations from the following strands:

Lee CourvilleCoordinatorSchool Improvement Program

TEXAS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT CONFERENCEWELCOME



Special Thanks to the Austin ISD Fine Arts Department

AISD performances by:

McCallum HS Steel Drum under the direction of Matt Ehler

Austin HS Orchestra under the direction of Anna Solis Herrera

Bowie HS Jazz Band under the direction of Kim Shuttlesworth

Bowie HS Jazz Choir under the direction of Ryan Gee

Eastside HS Pep Band under the direction of Alan Guckian

Austin HS Jazz under the direction of Peter Acosta

Reagan HS Drum Line under the direction of Ormide Armstrong

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”

– Albert Schweitzer



DAILY AGENDATUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011 PRE-CONFERENCE

Time Session

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration / Full Breakfast Buffet – Atrium / Ballroom D Foyer

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pre-Conference – Ballroom D

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Welcome Reception / Early Registration – Exhibit Hall 5/ AtriumEntertainment by AISD McCallum HS Steel Drums and the AISD Austin HS Orchestra

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011 Time Session

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Registration / Full Breakfast Buffet – Atrium / Exhibit Hall 4Entertainment by AISD Bowie HS Jazz Band and AISD Bowie HS Jazz Choir

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Welcome and Keynote Speaker Brené Brown – Exhibit Hall 4

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Breakout Session #1

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Breakout Session #2

12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch / Gaye Lang, TEA – Exhibit Hall 4 / PSP Luncheon - Ballroom D

1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.Exhibitor Hall – Exhibit Hall 5Entertainment provided by AISD Eastside HS Pep Band

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Breakout Session #3

3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Structured Networking – Exhibit Hall 4

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011

Time Session

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.Continental Breakfast in Exhibitor Hall – Exhibit Hall 5 Entertainment provided by AISD Austin HS Jazz Band



10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.Exhibitor Hall (snacks provided) – Exhibit Hall 5 Entertainment provided by the AISD Reagan HS Drumline

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker Principal Baruti Kafele and Closing – Exhibit Hall 4

PRE-CONFERENCE

DAY 1

DAY 2


YOUR CONFERENCE ROAD MAPOrganize your personal session plan... Get the most out of the 2011 Texas School Improvment Conference!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration / Full Breakfast Buffet – Atrium / Exhibit Hall 4

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Welcome and Keynote Speaker Brené Brown – Exhibit Hall 4

Session One Your Choices

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Session Two Your Choices

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch / Gaye Lang, TEA – Exhibit Hall 4 / PSP Luncheon - Ballroom D

1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Exhibitors Breakouts • Your Choices

Session Three Your Choices

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Structured Networking – Exhibit Hall 4

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Exhibitor Hall – Exhibit Hall 5

Session Four Your Choices

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Session Five Your Choices

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.Exhibitors Breakouts • Your Choices

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker Principal Baruti Kafele and Closing – Exhibit Hall 4



CONFERENCE SCHEDULEOCTOBER 25, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

AUDIENCE SESSION TITLE STRAND ROOM

Pre-Conference Participants Pre-Conference Breakfast Ballroom D

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ALL Engaging Every Family - Steve Constantino R Ballroom D

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Transformation Cycle 1 PSP Transformation Cycle 1 Action Research A 11 A

OCTOBER 26, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

AUDIENCE SESSION TITLE STRAND ROOM

ALL Welcome and Keynote Speaker Brené Brown A EH 4

OCTOBER 26, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

IS / PSP 1. Common Intervention at the Core of Instruction (K-8) A 11 A

IS / TL 2. Racially Relevant Instructional Strategies for Teaching African American Students A 11 B

ALL 3. A Sparkling Document, the School-Parent Compact R 12 A

IS / TL 4. Utilizing Your Time Effectively During Common Planning for Middle School Math P 12 B

IS / PSP / ESC 5. Full Grant Implementation Through Distributed Leadership 9-12 P 13 A

ADM 6. How Madden '11 and Video Games Improve Test Scores! S 13 B

ALL 7. The 4 F's of Positive Discipline to Raise Student Scores and Lower Teacher Stress: Focused, Firm, Fair, Follow Through S 14

ALL 8. A Systems Approach to Redesigning Urban High Schools A 15

ALL 9. It's Their School, Their Kids, and Their Money – School/Community Relations R 16 A

ALL 10. Igniting the Passion for a Positive School Climate! S 16 B

Supporting a Positive School Climate S

Preparing High Quality Teachers and Leaders P

Advancing Academic Performance A

Reaching out to Parents and Community R

Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning Time K

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Professional Service Provider PSP

Service Center Representative ESC

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OCTOBER 26, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.AUDIENCE SESSION TITLE STRAND ROOM

ADM / TL / PSP 11. Transforming Classroom Practices P 17 A

TL / IS 12. From Memoirs to Marsupials: Supporting Informational Writing in Upper Elementary A 17 B

TL 13. Increasing Student Learning with Distributed Assessments K 18 A

TL / IS 14. Flexible Grouping: A Structure to "Spark Success" P 18 B

ADM / ESC / PSP 15. Supporting Campus Improvement from Central Office with Data K 18 C

ADM 16. Grand Central Station: Proactive Intervention at Waco High School A 18 D

ALL 17. ELLs: Improving English Language Development P 19 A

TL / IS 18. Curriculum Prioritization Leads to Higher Achievement A 19 B

ALL 19. Program Development for High School A Ballroom E

Required Stage 3 Corrective Action Teams

20. SIRC Stage 3 A Ballroom F

ADM 21. Engaging Parents R Exhibit Hall 5 Stage A

TL / IS 22. Vocabulary Instruction that Impacts Student Achievement A Exhibit Hall 5 Stage B

ALL 23. Be Strategic: Number Sense, Computational Fluency, and Professional Learning P Exhibit Hall 5

Stage C

OCTOBER 26, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.AUDIENCE SESSION TITLE STRAND ROOM

ADM / IS / PSP 24. Data Rooms for Monitoring K 11 A

IS / TL 25. Help Them Achieve Their Dreams By Remembering Your Own R 11 B

ALL 26. Is Chicken Brain Food? Chick-fil-A Partners with Forest Park Middle School R 12 A

ALL / Charter 27. Go Big or Go Home: Big Dreams Inspire Great Teams P 12 B

ADM / ESC 28. Intervention and Acceleration Instruction: A Collection of PK-12 Best Practices P 13 A

ALL 29. Designing Student Assessments While Implementing a Redo Policy A 13 B

ADM / ESC / PSP30. Increasing Student Motivation Through Personalization Structures: A

Case Study that Describes a Middle School's Organizational Structures that Led to Increased Student Motivation

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ALL 31. Turn Around School S 15








CONFERENCE SCHEDULEOCTOBER 26, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.AUDIENCE SESSION TITLE STRAND ROOM

ADM 32. Piloting A New Course for Supplemental Educational Services A 16 A

TL / IS 33. Strategies for Questioning: Are We Asking the "Just Right" Questions to Spark Success? K 16 B

TL / IS 34. No Teacher Left Behind: Keeping up with and Captivating Generation Next P 17 A

ADM / IS 35. Do You Have What it Takes to be a Turnaround Leader? P 17 B

TL 36. Getting Back to the Basics: Exemplary Lessons Focused on Learning P 18 A

TL 37. Spark your Students' Interest with Activating Strategies (K-12) A 18 B

ALL 38. From Punitive to Positive - A Renaissance of Expectations S 18 C

ADM 39. Increasing Achievement: Leading for Excellence and Turning Around Schools P 18 D

TL / IS 40. Capturing the Teenager's Brain A 19 A

TL / IS 41. Connecting with At-Risk Students: It’s All about Relationships S 19 B

TL / ADM 42. Formative Assessments A Ballroom E

Required Stage 4+ Restructuring Team

43. SIRC Stage 4+ Restructuring Team A Ballroom D

ALL 44. TEA Q+A A Ballroom G

ADM / IS 45. Walkthroughs With a Purpose P Exhibit Hall 5 Stage A

ALL 46. Burnout to Breakthrough S Exhibit Hall 5 Stage B

ALL 47. Reading Comprehension & Thinking Your Way Through Text: The Differences that Make a Difference for Struggling Readers P Exhibit Hall 5

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OCTOBER 26, 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.AUDIENCE SESSION TITLE STRAND ROOM

ALL 48. Using Your Data to Prepare for STAAR K Exhibit Hall 5Stage B

TL / IS 49. Improving Fluency by Combining Teacher Modeling, Repeated Reading and Progress Monitoring P Exhibit Hall 5

Stage C

OCTOBER 26, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.AUDIENCE SESSION TITLE STRAND ROOM

ADM / PSP 50. The Alpha Initiative: Making A Difference One Student At a Time R 11 A

TL / IS 51. Quality Questioning in the Middle School Classroom P 11 B

TL / IS 52. Conferencing, Coaching, and Choice: Improving the Desire to Learn ALL Students S 12 A

ALL / ESC 53. Make the Most of Your Campus Snapshot Report K 12 B

TL / IS 54. How to Maintain Active Ongoing Student Engagement in Relatively Large Middle School Math Classes A 13 A

ADM 55. AVID: Increasing Academic and Instructional Rigor S 13 B

TL 56. The Ins and Outs of the Saturday Boot Camp A 14

TL 57. How to Get the Most from Summarizing Strategies (Elem. - High School) A 15

ALL 58. On Higher Ground A 16 A

ALL 59. Moving from Chaos to Tranquility: A Systems Approach for Secondary School Reform Efforts A 16 B

Elementary TL / IS / ADM 60. Dynamic Teaching to Invigorate Your Students K 17 A

ADM / PSP's 61. Transformation of the "Impossible" Campus S 17 B

TL / IS 62. Making the Right Connections: SPARK Students’ SUCCESS in Middle School Mathematics! A 18 A

ALL 63. Teacher Leadership and Efficacy: Key to Improvement at ALL Levels P 18 B

ALL 64. Capture Your Parents! R 18 C

TL / IS 65. Effective Grading Practices: 12 Fixes for Broken Grades K 18 D

ADM / IS / PSPs 66. Administrative Support of Inclusive Practices for Struggling Students With and Without Disabilities P 19 A

ALL 67. Six Sources for Influencing Change: Multiple Approaches for Profound, Persistent, and Resistant Problems S 19 B

ALL 68. Teacher Leadership P Ballroom E








CONFERENCE SCHEDULEOCTOBER 26, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.AUDIENCE SESSION TITLE STRAND ROOM

Required of LEA Representatives of SIP Campuses

69. SIRC District P Ballroom D

ALL 70. Maximizing Resources Through State and Federal Coordination A Ballroom G

ADM / TL / IS 71. Breaking Down the Biology End-of-Course, Science STAAR, and Science TAKS A Exhibit Hall 5

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ALL 72. Multi-Sensory Math Instruction for Students AND Teachers P Exhibit Hall 5 Stage B

ADM / PSPs 73. Creating a Culture of High Expectations: A Practitioners Experience of Leading School Communities and Obtaining Positive Results S Exhibit Hall 5

Stage C

OCTOBER 26th, 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.AUDIENCE SESSION TITLE STRAND ROOM

Required of ALL participants 74. Structured Networking A Exhibit Hall 4

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“Your role as a leader is even more important than you might imagine. You have the power to help people become winners.”

– Ken Blanchard


OCTOBER 27, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 am.AUDIENCE SESSION TITLE STRAND ROOM

TL / IS 75. Supporting High School Mathematics Through Interdisciplinary Activities A 11 A

TL 76. 5 WAYS to “ Engage” Your Students in Grades 4-8 Math While Integrating “Rigor and Relevance” A 11 B

ALL 77. Parent Learning Walks: How to show Parents what is Happening in the Classrooms R 12 A

ALL 78. The New Coach at the High School, the Literacy Coach: Empowering Teachers for Student Success P 12 B

ALL 79. Open Source Solutions P 13 A

ALL 80. Improve Now: The Secret of Rapid Improvement A 13 B

ALL 81. Using Data for Campus Improvement K 14

ALL / ESC 82. Putting Spark into Your Family Engagement Program with a Meaningful Parental Involvement Policy R 15

TL / IS 83. Strategies to Get Your Middle and High School English Learners Speaking, Reading, Writing and Thinking A 16 A

ADM / PSP 84. Leading the Flock: The Role of the TTIPS District Shepherd S 16 B

ALL 85. Campus Planning Event: Light the Fire, Sparks Will Fly! K 17 A

ALL 86. OnTRACK for College Readiness: Digital Tools and Resources for High School A 17 B

ALL 87. Sparking the Move From Data to Instruction K 18 A

TL / IS 88. Motivating the Unmotivated: Connecting Disconnected Students A 18 B

ALL 89. Designing Student Assessments While Implementing a Redo Policy P 18 C

ADM 90. Bringing Out the Best in Your School! S 18 D

ALL 91. Bridging Thinking Through Interventions P 19 A

ALL 92. Campus Behavior Intervention Success Strategies (CBISS): A Proactive Approach to Academic and Behavioral Intervention S 19 B

TL / IS / PSP 93. Engaging Struggling Students through Differentiation and Learning Styles in Inclusive Classrooms A Ballroom E

ALL 94. Lessons Learned from District Involvement in Supporting Low Performing Campuses A Ballroom G

ADM / IS 95. Too Many Tests! Are Your Tests Providing What You Think They're Providing? K Exhibit Hall 5

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TL / IS 96. Teaching Relevant Science and Math within the Agriculture Curriculum A Exhibit Hall 5 Stage B

TL / IS / ADM 97. Touch Math: Building Number Sense and Math Fact Fluency for Struggling Intermediate and Middle School Students A Exhibit Hall 5

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULEOCTOBER 27, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 am.AUDIENCE SESSION TITLE STRAND ROOM

TL / IS 98. Techniques to Achieve 100% Engagement 100% of the Time: Enhancing your Secondary Mathematics Program for your LEP students A 11 A

ALL 99. Campus Snapshot: Not Just Another School Picture K 11 B

ALL / ESC 100. Getting Parents Onboard R 12 A

ADM / Charter 101. Developing Leaders to Promote Secondary Student Success P 12 B

ALL 102. Everything You Wanted to Know About Project Share! P 13 A

TL / IS 103. Spark Success With Customized Student Assignments A 13 B

ALL 104. The Dropout Dilemma 2011: Solutions S 14

ADM / IS 105. Comprehensive Middle School Reform: 8 Key Practices A 15

ALL 106. Using Data to Facilitate Academic Growth in Middle School K 16 A

ALL / ESC 107. Empowering Teachers to Lead the Turnaround Process P 16 B

ALL 108. RESULTS NOW: Achieving Unprecedented improvements in Teaching and Learning P 17 A

ADM / PSP's 109. Force Field Analysis: A Change Management Technique S 17 B

ADM / IS 110. Coaching to Build Confidence, Competence, and Capacity P 18 A

ALL 111. Building School-Wide Academic Interventions From the Ground Up A 18 B

ADM 112. Successful Leadership for Struggling Schools P 18 C

ALL 113. What Every School Leader Should Know About Instruction: The Fundamental 5 P 18 D

TL/ IS 114. No Wasted Time! No Wasted Space! K 19 A

ALL115. Realizing "Focus" in Our Schools: School Improvement (PreK-12)

Strategies and Structures from Focus – Elevating the Essentials To Radically Improve Student Learning

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TL / IS 116. Math: Grades 5-8: Don't Get Caught In the Middle! A Ballroom E

Required TTLA PSPs 117. Texas Turnaround Leadership Academy P Ballroom F






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ADM / IS/ TL 118. Address Social and Behavioral Issues to Increase Academic Performance S Exhibit Hall 5

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ALL 119. From Techno Cool to Techno Tool: Time to Chart a New Course A Exhibit Hall 5 Stage B

ADM / IS/ TL 120. Empower and Leverage Best Instructional Solutions through Professional learning: Pre-K through 12 P Exhibit Hall 5

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ALL 121. You Can’t Fix What You Can’t See: The Use of Frequent Classroom Observation K Exhibit Hall 5

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ALL 122. Help! My Students Are All Different! Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in All Grades P Exhibit Hall 5

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TL / IS 123. How Does Scaffolding Grade Level Expectations Produce Successful Learners? A Exhibit Hall 5

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Have a great conference!



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“I saw as a teacher how, if you take that spark of learning that those children have, and you ignite it, you can take a child from any background to a lifetime of creativity and accomplishment.”

– Paul Wellstone



Dr. Steven M. Constantino has a rich, remarkable, and rewarding career in education and is one of the nation’s most sought-after thought leaders in the field of engaging families in education. Dr. Constantino’s success in the practical application of family engagement research is well-documented in magazines, periodicals, journals and in his three books devoted to the

practice of family engagement. He has appeared at hundreds of conferences, has helped schools and districts in 40 states, and has traveled around the world working to raise the achievement

of students by building a strong efficacy for all families. Dr. Constantino shares his humor and inspiring success story to describe the framework needed to successfully engage all families. He works with educators, school boards, schools and school districts to not only raise awareness for family engagement but also to help put into place successful family engagement practices that lead to the achievement of all students.

From 1995 to 2003, Dr. Constantino served as principal of Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas, Virginia. Stonewall achieved much success, both nationally and internationally. During Dr. Constantino’s tenure, Stonewall Jackson High School student achievement consistently improved. Stonewall was named

number one among all Prince William County High Schools in the percentage of students entering college and among the top ten percent of schools worldwide offering the International Baccalaureate Program. Dr. Constantino is also a former professor of Educational Leadership at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

Dr. Constantino is the 1997 Principal of the Year, which was awarded by the Virginia State Counseling Association; he is the 2000 recipient of the Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award as well as being named the Prince William County Principal of the Year for 2000. In March 2000, and again in May 2003, Stonewall Jackson High School was listed among the nation’s “Top 100 high schools” in Newsweek magazine. The May 2001 issue of Time Magazine announced Stonewall Jackson as its “High School of the Year.” SAT Scores at Stonewall Jackson climbed 91 points in six years making Stonewall number one in SAT participation and achievement among all Prince William County Schools. Under Dr. Constantino’s leadership, Stonewall Jackson High School became a world-renown International Baccalaureate School.

Dr. Constantino continues to make it a priority to not only raise awareness for family engagement but to help educators put into place successful family engagement practices that lead to the achievement of all students. He was invited by the Victoria Ministry of Education in Melbourne, Australia to work with educators and is a featured presenter and lecturer for the International Confederation of Principals, appearing at their Executive Council Summit in Shanghai, China in 2008.

Presently, Dr. Constantino is the Superintendent of the Williamsburg-James City County School District in Williamsburg, Virginia.

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Dr. Brené Brown is a professor and vulnerability researcher at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Because vulnerability is at the center of many thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, her research topics cover a broad range of emotions and experiences, including shame, courage, and authenticity. Brené writes... “In our culture, vulnerability has become synonymous with weakness. We associate vulnerability with emotions like fear, shame, and scarcity: emotions that we don’t want to discuss even when they profoundly affect every aspect of our lives. To reduce our feelings of vulnerability, we wake up every morning, put on our game face, and rarely take it off - even at home. We use invulnerability as a shield to protect us from uncomfortable emotions and struggles with anxiety and self-doubt. But invulnerability has a price. Vulnerability is indeed at the core of difficult emotions, but it is also the birthplace of authenticity, courage, joy, love, belonging, accountability, innovation, inspiration, creativity, and spirituality. When we avoid or shut down vulnerability, we lose access to the experiences that give purpose and meaning to our lives. If we want to change the way we live, love, parent, teach, lead organizations, and build communities, we have to start with a conversation about vulnerability–this is where our story begins.

Brené spent the first five years of her decade-long study focusing on shame and fear, and is now using that work to explore a concept that she calls Wholeheartedness. She poses the questions:

– How do we learn to embrace our vulnerabilities and imperfections so that we can engage in our lives from a place of authenticity and worthiness?

– How do we cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection that we need to recognize that we are enough – that we are worthy of love, belonging, and joy?

Brené has won numerous teaching awards including the College’s Outstanding Faculty Award. In 2008, she was named Behavioral Health Scholar-in-Residence at the Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston. Brené’s work has been featured on PBS, NPR, and the Oprah and Friends Radio Network, and her articles have appeared in

Self magazine, Elle magazine, and many national newspapers. She is also a frequent guest on radio shows across the US, and she has given two TEDx talks on her vulnerability research. Most recently, Houston Women Magazine named her one of “The 50 Most Influential Women of 2009.”

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Milken National Educator, best-selling author, educational consultant, and motivational speaker: Principal Baruti Kafele is on fire! He’s on a mission to motivate, educate, and empower educators, parents, and children toward the elimination of the attitude gap, the world over.Principal Kafele excelled as an urban public school educator in New Jersey for over twenty years. As an elementary school teacher in East Orange, NJ, he was selected as the East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. He was also selected for Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers six times. As a middle and high school principal in East Orange, Plainfield and Newark, NJ, he led the transformation of four different schools, including Newark Tech H.S. , which went from a low-performing school in need of improvement to recognition by U.S. News and World Report Magazine as one of America’s best high schools. Currently, Principal Kafele is an educational consultant and motivational speaker which enable him to spread his empowering message of attitude transformation throughout the U.S. and beyond.

Principal Kafele is happily married to his wife Kimberley, and is the proud father of his three children, Baruti, Jabari, and Kibriya. He earned his B.S. degree in Management Science/Marketing from Kean University where he graduated summa cum laude, and his M.A. degree in Educational Administration from New Jersey City University. He is the author of five books which include his national best-seller, Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life. He is also the recipient of over one

hundred educational, professional and community awards, which include the prestigious Milken National Educator Award in 2009 and the City of Dickinson, Texas proclaiming February 8, 1998 as Baruti Kafele Day.

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DAY 1 • SESSION 1OCTOBER 26, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

1. Common Intervention at the Core of Instruction (K-8) Presenter: Billy SnowRoom: 11 AStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceLearn strategies from the 2008 Elementary Principal of the Year and the 2011 National Distinguished Principal Finalist who place intervention at the core of instruction, reduced SPED and referral rates, eliminated pull outs, increased inclusion, and resulted in skyrocketing scores. Real life solutions, easy to implement strategies that create a unified student services model will be shared.Audience: Instructional Specialist / PSPs

2. Racially Relevant Instructional Strategies for Teaching African American StudentsPresenter: Mack HinesRoom: 11 BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceIn this session, the presenter engages participants in hands-on, experiential strategies for improving the academic development and responsiveness of African American students. In particular, participants gain in-depth knowledge on how to use research-based, African American cultural norms of oral expression, verve, multi-level togetherness, and experiential vitality to improve the classroom and standardized testing behaviors of African American children.Audience: Instructional Specialist / Teacher leaders

3. A Sparkling Document, the School-Parent Compact Presenter: Skip ForsythRoom: 12 AStrand: Reaching out to Parents and CommunityA spark produces fire and a fire produces light and heat. The school-parent compact is neither a holy writ nor Shakespeare, but it should generate light and heat within the school community. Practical ideas for effectively highlighting the school-parent compact will be shared. The school-parent compact is a document for “reaching out to parents and community.” Principals, parental involvement coordinators, and ESC personnel will benefit from this presentation as they receive info about the value and contents of a school-parent compact and how to develop a school-parent compact. Session attendees will receive various print materials including “Developing a School-Parent Compact.”Audience: All

4. Utilizing Your Time Effectively During Common Planning for Middle School MathPresenters: Joyce Polanco, Krislyn StephensRoom: 12 BStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersThis session will discuss how middle school math coaches and teachers can effectively utilize their time during common planning to help prepare high quality teachers and leaders. We will also discuss how building professional learning communities can help increase student engagement, improve classroom instruction and incorporate best practices in the classroom. Strategies and ideas will be shared.Audience: Instructional Specialist / Teacher leaders

5. Full Grant Implementation through Distributed Leadership Presenters: Dahlia Aguilar, Benita BecerraRoom: 13 AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersReceiving the Grant award is just the first step in the process. Ensuring full implementation and institutionalization of the Grant throughout a 5-A high school is the biggest challenge. Setting up the process of distributed leadership throughout the administrative team and extending through the department chairs is a good start. Then, development of invested Teacher Leaders and focused and frequent observation of teachers is the next step. Those teachers who are struggling with the implementation of change must be quickly diagnosed and fast-tracked into sessions with those teachers who are promoting student success. This is the blueprint to ensure that successful process.Audience: Instructional Specialists/ PSPs / ESC Reps

6. How Madden, ‘11 and Video Games Improve Test Scores! Presenter: Bill BradshawRoom: 13 BStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateForest Park Middle School implemented an incentive program based on academic improvement for our students. Test scores are on the rise, benchmarks and assessments are improving, and discipline problems are down with a large part due to the Eagles Nest, an incentive based room for at-risk students. Audience: Administration

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS


7. The 4 F’s of Positive Discipline to Raise Student Scores and Lower Teacher Stress: Focused, Firm, Fair, Follow Through Presenters: Jeff Blackstone, Dennis MitchellRoom: 14Strand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateFocused: - People don’t plan to fail; they just fail to plan. Teachers must have a plan consisting of expectations in academics and behavior. Then these expectations must be taught. Firm: - Expectations must be consistent throughout the school both in the classroom with teachers and outside the classroom with administration. Fair: - Consistency when working with students is vital. This means being consistent with all children. Follow Through: - Stick to the plan. Once a student has earned a consequence through their behavioral choices, the student must fulfill the consequence earned.Audience: All

8. A Systems Approach to Redesigning Urban High Schools Presenters: Shon Joseph, Michael TimmsRoom: 15Strand: Advancing Academic PerformanceNo structure, no organization. Decisions are made without collaboration. Student achievement is low. Long-range planning means what we are going to do later the same day. Jeopardy question: What is survival mode? Where do you start when a transformation is needed in all areas of the organization? This session will share the best-practice techniques utilized in transforming a school. Participants will receive strategies utilized to address key areas in each of the conference strands. Bring your ideas. We are looking forward to an interactive, share-fair. Audience: ALL

9. It’s Their School, Their Kids, and Their Money - School/Community Relations Presenter: Gene SheetsRoom: 16 AStrand: Reaching out to Parents and CommunityThis highly engaging, interactive session will enable principals, teachers, and other administrators to internalize the who, what, why, and how of good school-community relations. Participants will share innovative ideas and models of successful school-community relations that they can implement immediately to help them reach out to parents and community.Audience: ALL

10. Igniting the Passion for a Positve School Climate! Presenter: Christian RauchRoom: 16 BStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateEnthusiasm, confidence, energy, and motivation initiated by the leader moves through an organization like LIGHT. It strengthens and encourages others to higher performance. It’s positive, renewing, and encourages growth. As it moves, it ignites other sources of positive leadership that add their own light - until it shines in every corner of the organization. It’s exciting. And it’s empowering. Grab a front row seat in this fast-paced session and discover powerful tools for building highly motivated leadership teams in your school. Engage in inspired interactions on how to implement positive school climate-building initiatives. Hang on to your hat! The session is motivating and jam-packed with great take-aways.Audience: All

11. Transforming Classroom PracticesPresenter: Terri FowlerRoom: 17 AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersThis session provides an overview of the Transforming Classroom Practice (TCP) project and describes how the project can help a campus in School Improvement meet AYP.Audience: Administration / Teacher Leaders / PSPs

12. From Memoirs to Marsupials: Supporting Informational Writing in Upper ElementaryPresenter: Marcy RoanRoom: 17 BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceCome learn how to develop deep, reflective writers by tapping into what brain research suggests as effective for cementing learning. Participants will learn strategies for engaging writers to establish meaning and promote thoughtful writing in all genres. Attendees will explore how to support writers as writers convey what they have experienced, imagined, or thought as a means of demonstrating what they know about subjects.Audience: Elementary Teacher leaders/ Instructional Specialists




13. Increasing Student Learning with Distributed Assessments Presenter: Carol GardnerRoom: 18 AStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeOne of the best ways to raise achievement is by checking student learning at frequent intervals during instruction. Go beyond typical approaches by exploring a lesson planning framework that provides teachers a pathway for determining both what to assess and when to assess it. Gather a variety of interactive techniques for making sure all students are moving forward in their learning.Audience: Teacher Leaders

14. Flexible Grouping: A Structure to “Spark Success” Presenter: Carol BrewerRoom: 18 BStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersAre all of your students on or above grade level? Do you have a literacy structure to meet the needs of all your students? In this session, participants will examine a literacy structure to get a rapid response in turning around achievement. It is a structure to “spark success” and it makes the connections from whole group to small group instruction. Think about the following connections:

• whole group as the explicit instruction of your state standards

• differentiated assignments to apply what has been taught

• flexible grouping to differentiate instruction and reinforce what has been taught

• centers to practice what has been taughtAudience: Teacher leaders / Instructional Specialists

15. Supporting Campus Improvement from Central Office with Data Presenters: Zack Bigner, Jane MooreRoom: 18 CStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeThis session will explore how central office staff members can support campus leaders as they use data to guide their improvement efforts. The two primary approaches discussed will be summer data meetings and our Campus-Accountability Partnership program.Audience: Administration / ESC Reps / PSPs

16. Grand Central Station: Proactive Intervention at Waco High SchoolPresenters: Gail Filas, Greg PughRoom: 18 DStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThe objective of this session is to give participants an overview of a new program implemented at Waco High School, a challenging and diverse campus. Grand Central Station (GCS) is a proactive learning lab, the goal of which is to “catch” students before they begin the downward spiral of repeated failure. This program is for the student who is putting forth effort, but still is not able to be successful in one or more content area courses. The GCS Lab provides supplemental support to both students and teachers. Content to be covered will include: foundations of the program, the implementation/planning process, assessment procedures, data from the first year, teaching strategies overview and challenges encountered. Key components of this program are the use of differentiated instruction, student learning profiles, and a proactive intervention approach.Audience: Administration

17. ELLs: Improving English Language Development Presenters: Vanessa De Leon, Edna GarciaRoom: 19 AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersDistrict and campus administrators will hear firsthand about a recent ELL visit conducted by the TEA in a West Texas school district. They will learn how the district staff and campus administrators actively prepared for and had a successful state visit. The presentation will help administrators understand state/federal guidelines and the steps taken for practical district/campus implementation of a successful Bilingual/ESL program.Audience: All

18. Curriculum Prioritization Leads to Higher Achievement Presenter: Bill Blynt Room: 19 BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceExperience a curriculum revision process that transforms state or National Common Core Standards into prioritized and focused learning goals. Explore the decisions that provide a structure that ensures that essential content is identified by teachers prior to developing instructional strategies. Understand the benefits of systematic analysis of achievement data and its impact on curriculum and the allocation of learning time.Audience: Teacher leaders / Instructional Specialists



19. Program Development for High SchoolPresenter: Dr. Janice MauldinRoom: Ballroom EStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThis session presents the plan for developing and implementing programs at Celina High School for the TTIPS grant. Programs are presented as a three-year plan with increments for increased rigor each year. Tools and procedures for monitoring the fidelity of the program implementation are also presented.Audience: All

20. SIRC Stage 3Presenter: Gwen DavisRoom: Ballroom FStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThis session will provide information and guidance for Corrective Action Team members including the process of a CNA, conducting a Root Cause Analysis, choosing an appropriate Correction Active Option, and writing the option activities in the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP).Audience: Required Stage 3 Corrective Action Teams

21. Engaging ParentsPresenter: Lamar CollinsRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage AStrand: Reaching Out to Parents and CommunityMany parental outreach programs attract parents that could give the presentation. In this seminar, Coach Collins shares techniques proven to invite at-risk parents to your outreach event. I will also discuss how to partner with community organizations for funding.Audience: Administrators

22. Vocabulary Instruction that Impacts Student AchievementPresenter: Cindy RiedlRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThis session will unveil the latest secrets of systematic vocabulary instruction that will guarantee a rise in student achievement especially with low-achieving students. Reap the benefits of the latest research! Rally to the challenges of closing the achievment gap! Make a commitment to consistent and explicit vocabulary instruction. Join the ranks of teachers who are making a difference overnight. You too can master the extraordinary strategies effortlessly by exploring the exemplary practices recommended during this presentation.Audience: Teacher leaders / Instructional Specialists

23. Be Strategic: Number Sense, Computational Fluency, and Professional LearningPresenter: Rob NickersonRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage CStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersThrough a strategies based approach, teaching number, and computational fluency makes sense for elementary aged students. Strategies provide the reasoning underlying the basic facts. We will explore the strategies that build number sense and computational fluency through the use of online resources, ORIGOMathEd, and Fundamentals. These resources empower teachers with professional learning and interactive activities for students.Audience: All

DAY 1 • SESSION 2OCTOBER 26, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

24. Data Rooms for Monitoring Presenter: Karleen NoakeRoom: 11 AStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeA data room is an effective way to monitor various aspects of a campus. Participants in this session will learn how to set up a data room, keep it current, and use visual representations of data as a monitoring process. Pictures from actual data rooms will be shared as part of the presentation as well as sample protocols for discussing data and next steps during teacher meetings. Participants will be able to return to their campuses and implement ideas shared in this session.

Audience: All

25. Help Them Achieve Their Dreams By Remembering Your Own Presenter: Dion McInnisRoom: 11BStrand: Reaching Out to Parents and CommunityA workshop designed to help participants remember their dreams throughout life in ways that allow them to be instructional to the dreams of the children they work with. By re-visiting their dreams and goals through the presentation and writing exercises, teachers/administrators/counselors will be better able to recognize how to help students have dreams, goals, aspirations, and focus as well as how to guide and involve parents in the same process.Audience: Instructional Specialists / Teacher Leaders




26. Is Chicken Brain Food? Chick-fil-A Partners with Forest Park Middle School Presenters: Brian Bowman, Chuck KingRoom: 12 AStrand: Reaching Out to Parents and CommunityForest Park Middle School and Chick-fil-A Longview partnered together to completely revamp the campus culture and climate. This session will, allow other campuses to see the benefits of reaching out to the community to foster relationships with all stakeholders. Learn the ins and outs of the entire program: - Chick-fil-A game day (TAKS based game show), student incentives, teacher appreciation, college awareness and mentoring.Audience: All

27. Go Big or Go Home: Big Dreams Inspire Great Teams Presenters: Marc Malloy, Chris SkipperRoom: 12 BStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersCome ready to discover how a big dream–creating sustainable staff development–inspired teachers and the team who made it happen. In an environment where change is an everyday word, and consistency is much needed, technology takes center stage. Passion, energy and commitment are the players needed for job-embedded training that creates the kind of environment that inspires students. You’ll be able to see what’s possible with the impossible. Audience: All / Charter

28. Intervention and Acceleration Instruction: A Collection of PreK-12 Best Practices Presenters: Daryl Michel, Linda CranmerRoom: 13 AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersThe Texas Center for Student Success (TCSS) will demonstrate and allow participants to join and explore our course within the Texas Education Agency’s Project Share portal. Designed as an online professional development and collaborative portal, this course, focused on disseminating intervention and acceleration instructional practices, provides PreK-12 educators of all content disciplines and campus administrators with best practices from exemplar schools across Texas. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop to this session.Audience: Admininstration / ESC Reps

29. Designing Student Assessments While Implementing a Redo PolicyPresenter: Dr. Alan VeachRoom: 13 BStrand: Advancing academic PerformanceLow grades do not motivate students–success does. An effective redo policy allows students to master the content, increase student achievement, and improve college readiness. This presentation addresses grading practices, assessments, and support that encourage students to succeed.Audience: All

30. Increasing Student Motivation through Personalization Structures: A case study that describes a middle school’s organizational structures that led to increased student motivation Presenters: Becki Krsnak, T.J. JarchowRoom: 14Strand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateThis session will describe the transformation of an urban middle school over a four year period: from low performing campus to a structured, systems-based campus showing results by creating a positive school climate. Working together, these system characteristics result in increased student motivation that affects student achievement. During our session, we will describe each characteristic and integrate examples and effective practices from our school.Audience: Administration / ESC Reps/ PSPs

31. Turn Around School Presenters: Nicole Haskins, Chasity Jenkins-StewartRoom: 15Strand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateThe presenters will provide strategies for stakeholders as you track your cohort and ensure proper coding of continuers, 60s, 98s, et cetera. The training will outline a six-step plan on tracking your cohort by utilizing the cohort calculator and campus personnel to know if you have met the graduation rate prior to the state or federal reports being released. There will also be a testimonial by a Title I High School campus principal and his road to success and improving the graduation rate of the campus significantly.Audience: All



32. Piloting A New Course for Supplemental Educational ServicesPresenter: Liza RosenthalRoom: 16 AStrand: Advancing academic PerformanceSailing through the choppy waters of SES has presented many challenges for San Antonio ISD over the past few years. In 2010-11, we participated in a pilot program with SIRC focused on reducing the flood of paperwork through online enrollment and invoice assistance. This session will offer the district’s perspective on the pilot’s challenges and successes. An overview of SES programs with suggestions regarding providers, contracts, procedures, and processes will be offered.Audience: Administration

33. Strategies for Questioning: Are We Asking the “Just Right” Questions to Spark Success?Presenter: Carol BrewerRoom: 16 BStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeAre we asking the “just right” questions to increase student achievement? Are we answering our own questions, or are students interacting with the questions being asked? Are our questions well planned and do they have a purpose and intent? How are these questions being monitored? In this session, participants will gain an understanding of the different types of Focus Questions and the Questioning Techniques for planning and monitoring. They will discover the systematic approach for analyzing these questions for proficiency and growth.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

34. No Teacher Left Behind: Keeping up with and Captivating Generation NextPresenter: Bryan FieseRoom: 17 AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersNTLB is an action packed, fun-filled, explosive, exciting, inspiring, and skills based program that will provide proven strategies to effectively motivate and engage Generation Y&Z in the classroom. Gone are the days when teachers could educate and command respect by ruling with an iron fist. “Motivation via intimidation” no longer works. With Generation Next, we have reached the Age of Empowerment. These individuals seek coaches and mentors, not autocrats.Audience: Teacher Leaders/ Instructional Specialists

35. Do You Have What it Takes to be a Turnaround Leader?Presenter: Donna JanssenRoom: 17 BStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersWhat do the most effective principals do to get dramatically successful results in chronically underperforming schools? What abilities and behaviors set them apart from their colleagues? Learn what bold leaders do well to create significant, lasting change. Participants will assess their own leadership attributes relative to ten research based turnaround leader competencies. All leaders can enhance their effectiveness by cultivating skill in these ten competencies.Audience: Administration / Instructional Specialists

36. Getting Back to the Basics: Exemplary Lessons Focused on LearningPresenter: Carol GardnerRoom: 18 AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersIn our school improvement efforts, we may have overlooked one of the most basic approaches to raising achievement: consistent implementation of well-planned lessons. Learn the essential components of quality lessons that focus on learning. Examine a planning framework that ensures that students are actively engaged throughout the lesson. Discover how by adhering to a few sound planning principles, teachers can dramatically impact achievement.Audience: Teacher leaders

37. Spark your Students’ Interest with Activating Strategies (K-12)Presenter: Toni EnloeRoom: 18 BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceActivation is regarded as a research-validated approach for improving comprehension. (Pressley, Johnson, Symons, McGoldrick, Kurita, 1989). When teachers activate prior knowledge, they are paving the way for connections to be made in their students’ brains. The stronger the connections, the easier it is for students to make connections and learn new concepts. Without those connections, the new material is just floating around in the brain and is easily lost. In this session, K-12 teachers will learn a variety of activating strategies for preparing students for learning.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists




38. From Punitive to Positive - A Renaissance of ExpectationsPresenters: Kathleen Abraham, Rebecca MorganRoom: 18 CStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateChanging the climate of a low performing campus from a punitive and harsh environment with overall low expectations to one of a supportive and positive atmosphere in which all stakeholders succeed is a daunting task. However, it is possible! Together we will explore positive avenues of discipline, professional development, community involvement, data based leadership, and high expectations that led GW Carver to spark success! Intended audience: all those who wish to have an impact on school success.Audience: All

39. Increasing Achievement: Leading for Excellence and Turning Around SchoolsPresenter: Tiffany AndersonRoom: 18 DStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersDr. Anderson, a highly successful superintendent, will share specific strategies that are used by high performing school leaders to eliminate achievement gaps rapidly and meet AYP. She will share strategies to motivate stakeholders, she will give resources to analyze data, and will share leadership strategies to improve instruction. School leaders in attendance will receive a CD of resources.Audience: Administration

40. Capturing the Teenager’s BrainPresenter: Christian RauchRoom: 19 AStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThis presentation will place emphasis on brain based teaching and learning methods to engage students, motivate them, and make them LOVE your subjects and your classes. Environmental, cognitive, and emotional factors have a direct effect on learning. Explore recent breakthroughs in neuroscience and cognitive science that we now know can directly impact how students learn. Boost class participation, student test scores, and overall student success by implementing practical, easy to learn and fun brain-research based teaching methods that can be wrapped around ANY subject and discover the WHY behind them so that you know what methods to use when.Audience: Teacher leaders / Instructional Specialists

41. Connecting with At-Risk Students: It’s All about Relationships Presenter: Arthur DrakeRoom: 19 BStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateThe quality of the teacher-student relationship is significant in overall school and behavioral adjustment of students. Placing a focus on building and cultivating such relationships will help to curtail the negative school experiences that often plague At-Risk students. Thus, the goal of this presentation is to share information about the importance and significance of connecting with and building positive teacher-student relationships with At-Risk students in an effort to reduce the number of dropouts. In this presentation, an emphasis is placed on using effective strategies to communicate, interact, and connect with these students in order to create a climate of high expectations and positive school experiences.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

42. Formative AssessmentsPresenter: Dr. Janice MauldinRoom: Ballroom EStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThis session presents a new perspective on the lesson objective as a guide for formative assessments during the class period. Ways of conducting formative assessments including formal questioning techniques with pre-planned questions are explored during the session.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Administrators

43. SIRC Stage 4+ Restructuring TeamPresenter: Lori MorrisonRoom: Ballroom DStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThis session will provide information and guidance for Restructuring Team members including the process of a CNA, conducting a Root Cause Analysis, choosing an appropriate Restructuring Option, and writing the option activities in the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP).

Audience: Required Stage 4+ Restructuring Team

44. TEA Q and APresenters: TEA - Becca Marsh, Roy Green, Anita VillarrealRoom: Ballroom GStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThis session is designed to answer questions you may have for the Texas Education Agency. Audience: All



45. Walkthroughs With a PurposePresenters: James Riedl, Shannon ThompsonRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersThis session provides participants with a thorough understanding of a process for conducting walkthroughs and 5x5’s with a clear and precise purpose. Leaders must have a means for establishing targeted goals and criteria for determining success. Participants will be engaged in multiple activities providing them with the experience of each step in the walkthrough process. An electronic tool that provides the perfect resource for monitoring any initiatives in their schools will be demonstrated. Audience: Administration / Instructional Specialists

46. Burnout to BreakthroughPresenter: Aric BostickRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage BStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateBeing an educator, counselor, or youth advocate is one of the most rewarding occupations in the world. However, it is also one of the most challenging, underappreciated, and exhausting jobs one can possibly take on. If you have ever lost your focus, lost your passion, or simply felt burnout by the enormous task of being all things to all people, then this workshop will be just what the doctor ordered. Get ready to be rejuvenated, refocused, and fired up to make a difference once again!Audience: All

47. Reading Comprehension & Thinking Your Way Through Text: The Differences that Make a Difference for Struggling ReadersPresenters: Dr. Mario Campanaro, Ms. Pamela RobbersonRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage CStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersThis session is designed to help teachers and reading specialists quickly identify student comprehension strengths and needs. It provides hands on activities for immediate use, and examines how to teach all students to think their way through text. Research findings documenting improved student reading performance and scores on high stakes tests will be shared. Findings from these mixed designed studies show that the researched-based instructional model used by the experimental groups significantly improved student comprehension scores.Audience: All

DAY 1 • SESSION 3OCTOBER 26, 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

48. Using Your Data to Prepare for STAARPresenter: Janet HumberRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage BStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeBecome a DMAC ‘ALL-STAAR’. Prepare high quality teachers and leaders utilizing DMAC applications that keep the focus on reliable data. This training will focus on how districts can advance academic performance through the use of web-based software that disaggregates local and state data. DMAC tools will help you identify instructional strategies that will allow your students the greatest opportunity to be successful on STAAR.Audience: All

49. Improving Fluency by Combining Teacher Modeling, Repeated Reading, and Progress MonitoringPresenter: Marie BoddenRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage CStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersThis presentation demonstrates how to combine the research-proven strategies of teacher modeling, repeated reading, and monitoring of progress into a single, powerful strategy to accelerate the reading achievements of Title I, special education, ELL, and mainstream students.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional specialists

“It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.”

– Oprah Winfrey




50. The Alpha Initiative: Making a Difference One Student At A TimePresenter: Mark MendozaRoom: 11 AStrand: Reaching out to Parents and CommunityEvery district in Texas faces the spectre of truancy and the terrible impact that this has on a student’s ability to succeed in school. In response to this issue, the El Paso Independent School District has adopted a social work-based barrier removal system that addresses student truancy and provides intervention at the family level. This has resulted in marked improvement in attendance and student completion rates. This session, geared toward campus and district level administration and leadership teams, details the vital components of an effective attendance increase/dropout prevention solution.Audience: Administration / PSPs

51. Quality Questioning in the Middle School ClassroomPresenters: Mary Sarli, Nancy TrappRoom: 11 BStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersThis session will provide teachers with the knowledge and tools to integrate quality questioning into their classrooms. Teachers will be provided with research concerning quality questioning and will be provided tools to assist them when working with students. The integration of Bloom’s Taxonomy and Erickson’s Levels of Complexity will be discussed as well as strategies for student engagement. Handouts will be provided.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

52. Conferencing, Coaching, and Choice: Improving the Desire to Learn for ALL StudentsPresenter: Debbie Cargill Room: 12 AStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateToday’s classrooms reflect diversity, not only in race, religion, and culture, but in the diverse learning needs of students. Conferencing, Coaching, Choice: Improving the Desire to Learn describes how using differentiated assignments as the foundational basis for coaching through student-led conferencing leads to increased academic performance and achievement. Participants will explore the connections between these instructional practices and discover how they work together to achieve positive learning outcomes for students.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

53. Make the Most of Your Campus Snapshot ReportPresenter: Donna JanssenRoom: 12 BStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeYour school has gone through the Campus Snapshot process and now you have the final report. How do you begin to interpret all of those charts and data? How can you share the information with all stakeholders? How can the ‘Opportunities for Impact’ reinforce your school’s current improvement efforts? This session will help principals and leadership teams leverage the full potential of the Snapshot process to impact campus success.Audience: All / ESC Reps

54. How to Maintain Active Ongoing Student Engagement in Relatively Large Middle School Math Classes Presenters: Krystal Reeves, Linda LawRoom: 13 AStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceHelp! I have class loads of 30+ in my math classes! Designed for middle school teachers, this session will focus on strategies for actively engaging students and advancing academic performance in relatively large middle school math classes. These strategies will be modeled throughout the session along with engaging middle school math activities that support Algebra Readiness. Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

55. AVID: Increasing Academic and Instructional RigorPresenter: Wendell BrownRoom: 13 BStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateThe AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) has been an essential part of developing school cultures that have increased student achievement. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) provides the systemic structure and professional development for teachers, counselors, and administrators that enhances academic rigor, creates a college going culture, and a collegial atmosphere for educators to close the achievement gap for all students. AVID’s 30 years of experience has changed the lives of students, teachers, and families.Audience: Administration



56. The Ins and Outs of the Saturday Boot CampPresenters: Charlie Bates, Kresha LaneRoom: 14Strand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThis session is designed to provide participants with information pertaining to organizing and conducting a Saturday Boot Camp that will help to increase student performance on state assessments. The session will focus on the different activities that are included in a Saturday Boot Camp that promote student engagement and that increase student achievement. The primary focus will be in the areas of math and science.Audience: Teacher Leader

57. How to Get the Most from Summarizing Strategies (Elementary-High School)Presenter: Cindy RiedlRoom: 15Strand: Advancing Academic PerformanceWould you like to discover the many types and effective uses of summarizing strategies? Researcher, Robert Marzano, has found that summarizing yields some of the greatest leaps in comprehension and long-term retention of information. When summarizing, students create a schema for the information and remember it better and longer. In this session participants will learn why summarizing helps students consolidate and retain information and how to choose a purposeful summarizing strategy.Audience: Teacher Leaders

58. On Higher GroundPresenters: Marla Sheppard, Brian McDonaldRoom: 16 AStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThe presenters will tell the story of their secondary campuses and how they went through yearly transformations into becoming high performing campuses. The participants will be given specific forms and systems that have been created to ensure student academic success. Schools having the greatest challenge in the area of meeting the needs of ALL learners will greatly benefit from this engaging and informative session.Audience: All

59. Moving from Chaos to Tranquility: A Systems Approach for Secondary School Reform EffortsPresenters: Josh Delich, T.J. JarchowRoom: 16 BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceNo matter your role in a secondary school you will discover ways through the implementation of a systems approach to improve student achievement in the classroom. The session will provide attendees with the tools they need to turn around their chaotic situation into one that breeds improved student achievement. By understanding the process of systematic implementation; participants will learn how a struggling school went from instructional chaos to a road of academic success.Audience: All

60. Dynamic Teaching to Invigorate Your StudentsPresenter: Jennifer PartrickRoom: 17 AStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeConnecting whole group instruction, independent practice, and guided reading is a much needed skill that teachers must understand as they work to support students whether they are with them or working independently. Teachers will learn strategies on how to deliver instruction that is engaging and motivating, create authentic assignments that are tiered and meet the needs of all types of learners, and connect whole group instruction to guided reading in order to support student needs.Audience: Elementary Teacher Leaders/ Instructional Specialist/ Administration

61. Transformation of the “Impossible” CampusPresenter: Brian BowmanRoom: 17 BStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateHow do you transform a campus that is in stage 2 SIP, rated Academically Unacceptable, had 50% teacher turnover, moved into a new campus in August, and has a new administrative team? We have 85% low socioeconomic and 90% Black or Hispanic. Learn how you transform your campus by being a servant leader loving and caring for all students and holding them accountable, while also doing the same for your staff. Building relationships with students, staff, parents and the community while instituting a positive school climate can completely transform your campus!Audience: Administration/ PSPs




62. Making the Right Connections: SPARK Students’ SUCCESS in Middle School Mathematics!Presenters: Sandra Forsythe, Janelle MuhammadRoom: 18 AStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceIn successful mathematics classrooms, connections are everywhere! Learn how our campus used research-based strategies and connections to maximize instructional time and student engagement. Experience an interactive hands-on algebra readiness lesson illustrating how teachers optimized learning utilizing handheld technology, curriculum integration, and on-going data analysis. Connections among these strategies, paired with sustained teacher professional development and classroom coaching inspired, built confidences, increased mathematical skills in students and teachers, and significantly advanced academic performance!Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

63. Teacher Leadership and Efficacy: Key to Improvement at ALL LevelsPresenters: Peggy Dickerson, Kathy HillRoom: 18 BStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersTeacher leadership is a key for shared responsibility and implementation of improvement strategies. Unfortunately teacher leadership typically declines in schools facing increased “at risk” indicators thus making improvement efforts even that much more difficult to actualize. Effective schools require teachers who are highly skilled in not only classroom instruction but also communication, data disaggregation, team development, and coaching. Learn a system to build the knowledge, skills, and efficacy enabling teachers to become lead learners!Audience: All

64. Capture Your Parents!Presenter: Gloria CanadaRoom: 18 CStrand: Reaching out to Parents and CommunityThis session is intended for all educators (especially those in Title I communities) who are searching for new and innovative ways to reach out to parents, bring parents onto the school campus, and increase parent involvement. Creative, non-threatening, and family oriented activities will be presented. Lesson plans for some of the activities will be provided for the audience.Audience: All

65. Effective Grading Practices: 12 Fixes for Broken GradesPresenter: Barbara MooreRoom: 18 DStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeResearch and national surveys show great discrepancies in how teachers determine letter grades. This session investigates some of these discrepancies and addresses actions that schools can take to implement standards -based grading practices.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

66. Administrative Support of Inclusive Practices for Struggling Students With and Without DisabilitiesPresenter: Cynthia NeverdouskyRoom: 19 AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersSchool districts across the nation have worked diligently to include students with disabilities in general education classes. Administrators in turn must supervise and support these classrooms that include struggling students from all student groups. The challenge for administrators lies in understanding how to observe, supervise, and support this delivery of instruction for all struggling students in general ed and co-taught/inclusive classrooms. This session will provide an understanding of the attributes of inclusive/co-taught classrooms, walk through protocols, ideas to support teachers as they implement rigorous inclusive strategies, and options to assist teachers as they plan for instruction to support struggling students of all kinds. Audience: All / Instructional Specialists

67. Six Sources for Influencing Change: Multiple Approaches for Profound, Persistent, and Resistant ProblemsPresenter: Liz GarciaRoom: 19 BStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateThis session will provide participants with multiple strategies (from the Six-Sources of Influence) for approaching profound, persistent, and resistant problems so that they are equipped to influence change in their everyday work. Audience: All



68. Teacher LeadershipPresenter: Dr. Janice MauldinRoom: Ballroom EStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersTeacher leadership is becoming an integral part of a distributed leadership model for consistent implementation of best practices school wide. Learn how Celina High School has developed a successful teacher leadership program: their selection process, training program, and monitoring tools.Audience: All

69. SIRC DistrictPresenter: Lee CourvilleRoom: Ballroom DStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersThis session will provide information and resources to LEA representatives with campuses in the School Improvement Program, as well as information and resources for districts in school improvement.Audience: Required of LEA representatives of SIP Campuses

70. Maximizing Resources through State and Federal Coordination Presenter: Mike Hanson Room: Ballroom GStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThe state and federal intervention programs have aligned processes to support low-performing schools to make the process seamless for the campus. The collaboration provides campuses with the opportunity to maximize state and federal resources to impact the improvement process on the campus.Audience: All

71. Breaking Down the Biology End-of-Course, Science STAAR, and Science TAKSPresenter: Kathy ReevesRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage AStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceLearn how teachers can break the science TEKS into manageable, bite-sized instruction that will fit with any curriculum. The Science Starters are daily, teacher-directed bell-ringers for use in all elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms. The Biology End-of-Course Starters are new for 2011-2012. This web-based product will benefit all students, requiring only one computer and a projector for each teacher. Research-based and proven in Texas classrooms, the Science Starters will allow administrators to vertically and horizontally align science instruction, emphasize the 5E model, and assist

students with language gaps and barriers. The Science Starters are simple to use, versatile, and produce results. In addition to daily classroom use, the Science Starters can be used for after school programs, RTI, and pull-out programs. Audience: Administrators / Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

72. Multi-Sensory Math Instruction for Students AND TeachersPresenter: Daniel SinclairRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage BStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersThe U.S. Department of Education’s What Works Clearinghouse has identified research based recommendations for assisting students who are struggling with mathematics. This presentation will focus on two of the recommendations with a focus on explicit, systematic instruction for students and increasing teachers skills in demonstrating mathematical concepts and processes concretely. All material covered will be shown in a concrete, hands-on manner. Each participant will receive manipulatives and materials that will allow him or her to leave the conference and apply the concepts and techniques presented.Audience: All

73. Creating a Culture of High Expectations: A Practitioners Experience of Leading School Communities and Obtaining Positive ResultsPresenter: Wayne Green Room: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage CStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateThe sessions targeted audience is middle and high school educators. This session will outline and provide specific examples of proven programs and strategies for creating positive school cultures and increasing student achievement. The session will address how to support differentiated instruction in the core academic areas and key components of differentiated instruction. Specific examples of prescriptive scheduling, individualized learning plans, and proven assessment systems will be discussed and outlined. Additionally, the session will include information on model classrooms and lesson study based professional development. The session will conclude with an example of a comprehensive social and employability skill based curriculum and strategies for increasing parent involvement.Audience: Administrators / PSPs



DAY 1 OCTOBER 26, 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

74. Structured NetworkingRoom: Exhibit Hall 4Strand: Advancing Academic PerformanceJoin your fellow colleagues as we learn more about accountability and STAAR. Opportunity for open discussion and Q+A with fellow conference participants will be provided.


75. Supporting High School Mathematics Through Interdisciplinary ActivitiesPresenters: Brenda Mesa, Shirley StrongRoom: 11 AStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceHigh Schools are trying to find new and innovative ways to improve student performance in mathematics. Participants will learn how we used interdisciplinary lessons to improve student success in mathematics. This presentation will include details of the process from inception to completion. We will also share samples of teacher and student work.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

76. 5 WAYS to “Engage” your Students in Grades 4-8 Math while Integrating “Rigor and Relevance”Presenter: Arturo OlivaresRoom: 11 BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceInterested in ways to engage your students in Math? Tailor your math lesson around the 5E Model! This session will provide participants ways to integrate the 5E Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) that allows students and teachers to experience common activities, to use and build on prior knowledge and experience, to construct meaning for and to continually assess their understanding of a concept while integrating rigor and relevance. The session will also provide ideas to engage your TIER II students through modeling and hands-on activities without you having to modify your lesson. Researched based strategies and exemplar practices will be shared. This session will be fast paced, you won’t want to miss it!Audience: Teacher Leaders

77. Parent Learning Walks: How to show Parents what is Happening in the ClassroomPresenter: Dean PritchettRoom: 12 AStrand: Reaching out to Parents and CommunityLearn how to reach out to your school’s parents and community by inviting them into the classrooms. Have parents observe first hand how the classrooms are set up, the curriculum being taught, and the technology used by their kids on a daily basis. Parents will leave the school with a better understanding of the school and a positive outlook of the school that they will share with the community and other parents.Audience: All

78. The New Coach at the High School, the Literacy Coach: Empowering Teachers for Student SuccessPresenters: Denise Bell, Clarence SimmonsRoom: 12 BStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersLiteracy skills are an integral part of all testing and the key to college and career success for students across the state of Texas. Our high school campus chose to take on the number 1 problem facing our urban high students’ based on our data and trends–literacy. Participants will learn about our intensive focus on reading and writing skills across all departments at Waco High School, both elective and core.Audience: All

79. Open Source SolutionsPresenter: Jason KozelRoom: 13 AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersExplore the thousands of software options available to campuses and districts that are not only free but often responsible for pushing the envelope of software innovation. In this seminar we will discuss what software options are available, their effectiveness as compared to Windows and Mac applications, and how the implementation of open source software might benefit a campus or district in search of much needed funds. We will also discuss ways in which a campus might avoid certain pitfalls related to open source software adoption on campuses and in districts. Why not learn some easy ways to save hundreds of thousands of dollars per campus?!Audience: All



80. Improve Now: The Secret of Rapid ImprovementPresenter: Sean CainRoom: 13 BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceExperience new learning adventures with hands-on literacy solutions for English Language Learners! This workshop is your ticket to improved student performance through multi-sensory instruction, practice, and assessment in the areas of vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. Intermediate grade level instructors, academic coaches, and administrators are encouraged to participate in this hands-on adventure.Audience: Teacher leaders/ Instructional Specialists

81. Using Data for Campus ImprovementPresenters: Lesli Guajardo, Liz RussoRoom: 14Strand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeUsing Data for Campus Improvement will provide participants with the three tiers of data usage one junior high campus uses to dramatically increase student achievement. Data doesn’t have to be a four-letter word. The effective use of data should be modeled by administration, teachers, and students. By using data on these three levels, every one on campus is accountable for student success.Audience: All

82. Putting Spark into Your Family Engagement Program with a Meaningful Parental Involvement PolicyPresenters: Skip Forsyth, Margaret BarnesRoom: 15Strand: Reaching out to Parents and CommunityIf you need to spark your family engagement program, let’s review your policy and propose some practical strategies. The strategies will focus on family needs and student success. The parental involvement policy is a document for “reaching out to parents and community.” Principals, parental involvement coordinators, and ESC personnel will find this presentation useful as they receive info about the benefits and contents of the district and campus policies and how to develop a parental involvement policy. Session attendees will receive various print materials including “Developing a Parental Involvement Policy.”Audience: All / ESC Reps

83. Strategies to Get Your Middle and High School English Learners Speaking, Reading, Writing and ThinkingPresenter: Valerie AuerRoom: 16 AStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThis fun, innovative, hands-on workshop will focus on meeting the needs of secondary English Learners. Participants will learn and experience relevant, research-based strategies that will enable them to immediately begin to build a language-rich interactive classroom where all students practice academic language through speaking, reading, writing, and thinking.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

84. Leading the Flock: The Role of the TTIPS District ShepherdPresenters: Mark Mendoza, Armida TrejoRoom: 16 BStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateThe acquisition of the Texas Title I Priority Schools grant provides districts with a unique opportunity to transform educational processes in ways that can greatly benefit students. However, transformation is not always an easy thing. School districts large and small can have some bureaucratic characteristics that may not always make change an easy thing. The TTIPS grant, however, requires flexibility in district processes. The duty of navigating these sometimes treacherous waters falls to the TTIPS District Shepherd. This session documents best practices in creating relationships between the District Shepherd and the various entities that must be united in flexibility in order to maximize TTIPS and student success.Audience: Administration/ PSPs

85. Campus Planning Event: Light the Fire, Sparks Will Fly!Presenters: Jobob Aanenson, Jeanne WalkerRoom: 17 AStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeCome and explore a unique opportunity for Stage 1 campuses. The Campus Planning Event (CPE) provides an innovative and fun approach to Data Disaggregation, Campus Needs Assessment, Campus Improvement Planning, and Team Building. Participants will learn the purpose and format for conducting a CPE on their campus.Audience: All




86. OnTRACK for College Readiness: Digital Tools and Resources for High SchoolPresenters: Paula Moeller, Mark ParrishRoom: 17 BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceSearching for tools to help struggling high school students in the area of ELA, math, science and social studies? Well search no further; join us for an informative session on the use of free, online tools funded by the Texas Education Agency. OnTRACK for College Readiness courses include content and digital media to engage and help students outside of the classroom. Learn how to best utilize these courses with your students to help them reach STAAR and College Readiness success!Audience: All

87. Sparking the Move From Data to InstructionPresenter: Karleen NoakeRoom: 18 AStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeWe are inundated with data in our schools today. Technology allows us to get almost any data we want at any time. The challenge is in using the data to make instructional decisions that will increase student learning. Participants in this session will learn a process for teachers to analyze assessment data, reflect on teaching, and plan “next steps,” both for students who need interventions and for students who have mastered the curriculum that was assessed. Participants will also receive examples of ways that students can track their own progress. Audience: All

88. Motivating the Unmotivated: Connecting Disconnected Students Presenter: Toni EnloeRoom: 18 BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceIt was predicted that by the year 2000, more than 65% of students in the US would be categorized as “at risk” and more than 25% of those students will not graduate. In this workshop, explore ideas that will make your subject and class as interesting and relevant as possible while providing experiences that will boost self efficacy, motivate students to try harder in academic areas and reward them for putting forth their best efforts.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

89. Designing Student Assessments While Implementing a Redo PolicyPresenter: Alan VeachRoom: 18 CStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersLow grades do not motivate students–success does. An effective redo policy allows students to master the content, increase student achievement, and improve college readiness. This presentation addresses grading practices, assessments, and support that encourages students to succeed.Audience: All

90. Bringing Out the Best in Your School!Presenters: Marla Sheppard, Tonya CurtisRoom: 18 DStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateThe workshop will outline the details of school transformation. When inheriting a failing school, improvement is not as simple as some may think! There has to be a strategic plan in place that requires skillful execution. As principal of Fleming Middle School, see how we were able to grow to a “Recognized” status without TPM in 4 years. Building capacity in your staff, using data all the way to the individual student, and celebrating every success has been our key to success! Fleming is a school with 95%+ free/reduced lunch and 62% African American, 38% Hispanic. We have NEVER missed AYP! Come hear what we have done and begin to share in our success!Audience: Administration

91. Bridging Thinking Through InterventionsPresenter: Rob NickersonRoom: 19 AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersProviding interventions for struggling students in mathematics requires a step by step instructional approach and the use of visual models. Visual models bridge the thinking between concrete and abstract. By coupling the visual models with direct, explicit instruction, the nature of intervention instruction is orchestrated. Come explore the complexities of intervention instruction through bridging thinking!Audience: All



92. Campus Behavior Intervention Success Strategies (CBISS): A Proactive Approach to Academic and Behavioral InterventionPresenters: Donald Harris, Greg RudolphRoom: 19 BStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateThe objective of this session is to give participants an overview of a new program implemented at Waco High School under the direction and care of Statewide Director of CBISS Services, John Boyd. Campus Behavior Intervention Success Strategies is a research-based, true alternative to traditional educational programs. The main focuses are to build positive relationships, redirect and refocus the student’s attention and energy on something positive or productive, and encourage social skills to shape behavior and motivate learning. Content to be covered will include: pros and cons of ISS, implementation of CBISS, philosophy and mindset of CBISS coach, daily structure, coaching model, student interactions, and data use.Audience: All

93. Engaging Struggling Students through Differentiation and Learning Styles in Inclusive ClassroomsPresenter: Cynthia NeverdouskyRoom: Ballroom EStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceSchool districts across the nation have worked diligently to include students with disabilities in general education classes providing them with curriculum at their enrolled grade level. This inclusion effort has multiplied the number of struggling students in general education classes. The challenge has become the delivery of instruction for all struggling students in general and co-taught classrooms. Co-teaching classes can be beneficial to all students if the instructors understand the tools they need to use as they plan and teach. Differentiation as a tool allows teachers to meet the needs of students with disabilities and other struggling students while not sacrificing the rigor for general education students.Strategies will cover how to address all students within a classroom using learning styles with rigorous strategies. Teachers will receive ideas for co-teaching, planning lessons with learning styles and rigor, learning style strategies, what works to retain information, classroom organization, student organization, and techniques to create a climate for learning.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists / PSPs

94. Lessons Learned from District Involvement in Supporting Low Performing CampusesPresenters: Stephaine Camarillo, Francine Taylor, Melinda ValerianoRoom: Ballroom GStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThe Texas Turnaround Leadership Academy (TTLA) is a TEA funded initiative that builds district and campus level capacity in supporting the turnaround efforts at the campus level. This session will share the lessons learned from the district’s involvement in supporting the campus turnaround efforts in year one. Audience: All

95. Too Many Tests! Are Your Tests Providing What You Think They’re Providing?Presenter: John BatchelorRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage AStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeEducators hear constant complaints that schools give too many tests. How many schoolwide tests are being administered? What are the reasons? Is the data valid? How can you tell? We will examine:

• Essential statistical criteria to use in the selection of assessments,

• How assessment data should be used to measure progress and identify interventions,

• All in alignment with TX standards and annual performance goals.

Audience: Administrators / Instructional Specialists

96. Teaching Relevant Science and Math within the Agriculture CurriculumPresenter: Kathy ReevesRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceScientific Minds introduces MC2 for Agriculture! MC2, or Mastering Core Content, is a web-based video product that provides a teacher-friendly process for teaching Science, Math, ELA, and Social Studies within the Agriculture classroom. MC2 in Agriculture is built from the Agriculture Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Science and Math TEKS, AFNR standards, and the Texas Career and College Readiness Standards. Skills taught within the video series will provide content review and remediation to assist students with the TAKS test, STAAR, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra, and Geometry End-of-Course exams.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructioanl Specialists




97. Touch Math: Building Number Sense and Math Fact Fluency for Struggling Intermediate and Middle School StudentsPresenter: Michael SoriaRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage CStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceTouchMath is a scaffolded approach to breaking the code of math for students of every learning style while facilitating building a solid math foundation. Review actual data from intervention with intermediate and middle school students and discuss applications for your school. TouchMath has proven successful with beginning learners, students who are struggling, and students who need intense intervention by meeting them at their current development level and providing supports to move to grade level performance.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists / Administrators


98. Techniques to Achieve 100% Engagement 100% of the Time: Enhancing your Secondary Mathematics Program for your LEP StudentsPresenter: Naomi Molinda de WoodRoom: 11 AStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThis session will identify and address the learning needs of LEP students by providing well-developed strategies for different concepts covered at the Middle School and High School level. Participants will experience connecting different concepts to hands-on activities and manipulatives such as tiles, Geo-boards, white boards, uses of color coding for reading strategies, group presentations, centimeter cubes, use of Lab Gear with Algebra tile rules, foldables, and organized notes using composition books or journals.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

99. Campus Snapshot: Not Just Another School PicturePresenter: Donna JanssenRoom: 11BStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeAn introduction to the Campus Snapshot, this session provides an overview of the process, research based Principles of High Performing Schools, and the valuable

data contained in the final Snapshot Report. This session is a perfect jumpstart for campuses who will participate in a Campus Snapshot as part of their school improvement initiative. Participants will learn how their snapshot can yield customized data for enhanced focus on their improvement efforts.Audience: All

100. Getting Parents OnboardPresenter: Margaret BarnesRoom: 12 AStrand: Reaching out to Parents and CommunityWould you like to increase parent involvement at your school? Are you looking for easy-to-implement ideas? This session will offer strategies to increase parent communication, address ways to make parents your biggest advocates, and ultimately engage parents in a meaningful way to spark student success. Attendees will participate in activities that can be implemented immediately. Handouts will be provided including the ISPY (Involvement Schools Parents You) manual for training parents and educators on parent involvement.Audience: All / ESC Reps

101. Developing Leaders to Promote Secondary Student SuccessPresenters: John de la Cruz, Giselle EastonRoom: 12 BStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersThis session will describe how a charter school serving at-risk students in an urban setting prepares its staff to develop leadership skills, increase teacher capacity and improve instruction so that learning is maximized. The session will highlight how resources are allocated based on student needs. The information is then used to drive instruction and pinpoint appropriate staff development. The session will touch on the importance of data usage and the merit of recognizing leadership qualities in staff.Audience: Administration / Charter

102. Everything You Wanted to Know about Project Share! Presenter: Jason KozelRoom: 13 AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersExplore Project Share and the many opportunities you, your campus, and your teams can explore through the use of Project Share. Audience: All



103. Spark Success With Customized Student AssignmentsPresenter: Debbie WillinghamRoom: 13 BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceIn order to help all students find success, teachers need easy-to-implement ways to customize assignments that meet the needs and readiness levels of all their students. At the same time, assignments must provide a high degree of rigor for every student. In this interactive session, participants will learn how to customize their already good assignments so that all students can successfully complete them. They will also learn how to create and use just one rubric to assess these customized assignments. They will leave with samples from various grades and subject areas as well as all the instruction they will need to put this strategy into practice.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

104. The Dropout Dilemma 2011: Solutions Presenters: Dena Frieda, Tracy AndersonRoom: 14Strand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateThis session provides an overview of current dropout prevention, intervention and recovery research trends, along with practical methods of identifying and tracking students at-risk of dropping out as early as sixth grade. A blueprint for implementing a systemic program, will be shared. Family and community involvement is addressed as a critical component to solving the issues related to dropouts.Audience: All

105. Comprehensive Middle School Reform: Eight Key PracticesPresenters: Carrie Tracy, Kyle SeippRoom: 15Strand: Advancing Academic PerformanceParticipants will be given an overview of 8 research-based key practices required by at-risk campuses who received funding from the T.E.A.’s Algebra Readiness Grant. Using a rubric, participants assess their campus compared to the key practices and share out on their strengths and areas of growth. Our goal is for campuses to leave with some “next step” ideas as they begin the process of change.Audience: Administation / Instructional Specialists

106. Using Data to Facilitate Academic Growth in Middle School Presenter: Joseph VillarrealRoom: 16 AStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeData-driven decision making involves collecting, analyzing, and reporting data, and using it for school improvement. To use data efficiently and effectively to drive instruction a school culture shift has to be facilitated. This involves empowering teachers and administrators with data. The implications from the use of disaggregated benchmark scores, lexiles, quantiles, and vertical scale scores will be examined.Audience: All

107. Empowering Teachers to Lead the Turnaround ProcessPresenters: Ted Huffhines, Sandra ShireyRoom: 16 BStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersThe turnaround process has been accelerated at Marshall High School through regular weekly planning by campus leadership, principal, and core department leaders, and core academic grade level teams. These meetings have produced a professional learning community complete with agendas, minutes, and action plans. Team leaders are viewed as experts in their curriculum area and work with department and campus leaders to carry forth planning and decision making to facilitate and advance the turnaround process. The collaboration has helped implement changes in curriculum, assessment, and instructional methods. The process also helps to develop and prepare leaders campus wide which has increased teacher buy-in while creating a climate for increased student success.Audience: All / ESC Reps

108. RESULTS NOW: Achieving Unprecedented Improvements in Teaching and LearningPresenter: Lupe LloydRoom: 17 AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersResults Now challenges school leaders to recognize old structures and cultures that prevent students from learning. It is time to move beyond the “buffer” and focus on “results.” Leadership is about creating a climate where the truth is heard. If student achievement is to improve, instruction will have to change. Presenter will set out a clear agenda to achieve such transformation. Recommended for leaders in education concerned about the quality of teaching and learning. Audience: All




109. Force Field Analysis: A Change Management Technique Presenters: Israel Cordero, Teri FowlerRoom: 17 BStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimateThis session presents the Force Field Analysis as a tool to assist campuses in managing change by identifying driving and restraining forces impacting productivity toward campus accountability goals and aligning action steps with campus needs.

Audience: Administration/ PSPs

110. Coaching to Build Confidence, Competence, and CapacityPresenter: Debra CargillRoom: 18 AStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersCoaches facilitate thinking processes by helping teachers to reflect, plan, problem solve, and make sound instructional decisions. The primary purpose of academic coaching is to increase student learning and achievement by supporting teachers in improving classroom instruction. Sometimes this requires changing teachers’ thought processes as well as actions. The goal is to move teachers in their thinking so that they begin to find answers, solve problems, and make sound decisions.Audience: Administration / Instructional Specialists

111. Building School-Wide Academic Interventions From the Ground UpPresenters: Malinda Villalobos, Lisa BoatrightRoom: 18 BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThis is a holistic approach to building systems of student support within one middle school. We will walk through the steps and components to create systemic and layered school-wide safety nets to support students academically. By building from the ground-up, we will ensure every student will receive mandatory interventions during the school day with a focus on individual needs and precision scheduling.Audience: All

112. Successful Leadership for Struggling SchoolsPresenter: Max ThompsonRoom: 18 CStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersAn evaluation consortium recently completed a series of evaluations of Title I schools that are now among the highest performing schools in their states. The goal was to identify patterns of common curriculum, instruction, assessment, and leadership practices that directly attributed to these former struggling schools’ successes.Audience: Administration

113. What Every School Leader Should Know About Instruction: The Fundamental 5Presenters: Sean Cain, Michael LairdRoom: 18 DStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersAuthors and national speakers Sean Cain and Dr. Michael Laird will present a dynamic overview of the five fundamental practices of exceptional instruction. These practices, identified through field-based research, have been adopted by hundreds of campuses and have been shown to dramatically increase student success and campus performance. Discussion will center on how to implement and support these practices on any campus in any district.Audience: All

114. No Wasted Time! No Wasted Space!Presenter: Sandra WhiteRoom: 19 AStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeIf we waste the first and last 5 minutes of an hour class, we have wasted 1/6 of that class or one six weeks of our year! Yikes! AND ... Research has shown that 98% of what the brain takes in comes in subconsciously rather than from direct instruction; therefore, what’s on your wall really matters!! Use active participation and exciting hands-on activities to eliminate wasted minutes and ensure your walls teach!Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists



115. Realizing “Focus” in Our Schools: School Improvement (PreK-12) Strategies and Structures from Focus - Elevating the Essentials To Radically Improve Student LearningPresenter: Dr. Carol HarleRoom: 19BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceMichael Schmoker wrote the book, Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning (2011), “partly from frustration, but mostly to clarify precisely what schools need most to improve.” He contends and most Texas educators would agree that we have yet to implement the most powerful elements of good schooling, i.e. coherent curriculum; authentic, abundant literacy activities and effective lessons. Strategies and structures from the book will be presented, discussed, and “practiced.”Audience: All

116. Math: Grades 5-8 Don’t Get Caught In the Middle!Presenter: Julie TeagueRoom: Ballroom EStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceSomewhere between math facts that were never learned and students who believe they can’t learn them is a great place to have some fun! We’re talking about hands-on, skills based laughter and learning that will really make a difference! Card games, board games, vocabulary games, and more will have students excited about math and teachers thrilled to teach it! Don’t miss this session! Our research based ideas will really SPARK some energy on your campus!Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists

117. TTLA PSP Required Attendance for All TTLA PSPsPresenter: Melinda ValerianoRoom: Ballroom FStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersRequired PSP session for all PSPs in the TTLA Initiative. This session will focus on updates and professional development opportunities to support your efforts at the campus and district level. Audience: TTLA PSPs

118. Address Social and Behavioral Issues to Increase Academic PerformancePresenter: Linda BessmerRoom: Exhibit H 5 - Stage AStrand: Supporting a Positive School ClimatePresenter will share research that shows that students who spend 45 minutes per week addressing social and behavioral concerns (even being pulled out of an academic class to do so) increase their academic performance over those students who do not have this opportunity. Research was conducted in cooperation with Ripple Effects.Audience: Administrators / Instructional Specialists/ Teacher Leaders

119. From Techno Cool to Techno Tool: Time to Chart a New CoursePresenter: Laurie Carmon, David SurdovelRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage BStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceStudents can use powerful technology tools to explore math concepts in order to deepen conceptual understanding. All students solve problems using virtual manipulatives to engage with mathematics. Vocabulary can now be learned in context where students have visual models to help them make sense of new words and concepts. This session is most appropriate for Elementary and Middle School educators and attendees will be eligible to sign up for a free trial of ST Math: Integrated Instructional System.Audience: All

120. Empower and Leverage Best Instructional Solutions Through Professional learning: Pre-K through 12Presenter: Kelli HodgesRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage CStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersToday students are part of a “connected generation” that uses technology to communicate and collaborate across the globe. In some communities, students are asked to disconnect, and in others, students are connected. In either case, teachers are struggling with the integration of technology into the instructional goals that impact student achievement. Join us to learn how teachers are empowered through Dell’s professional learning. Leverage your resources, empower teachers, and engage students.Audience: Administrators / Instructional Specialists/ Teacher leaders




121. You Can’t Fix What You Can’t See: The Use of Frequent Classroom ObservationPresenter: Sean CainRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage AStrand: Keeping the Focus on Quality Data and Learning TimeNational expert on classroom observation programs, Sean Cain will provide an overview of one of the most important tools in any school leader’s toolbox. Discussion will center on the appropriate application of practice, barriers to implementation, and the use of data. Participants will exit the presentation with the confidence and knowledge to successfully and immediately implement a formative classroom observation program on their campus.Audience: All

122. Help! My Students Are All Different! Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in All GradesPresenter: Nancy MotleyRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage BStrand: Preparing High Quality Teachers and LeadersDuring this interactive session, we will discuss how to meet the needs of all your students by examining the unique characteristics associated with language proficiency, background knowledge, language ability/disability, and various learning differences, like G/T and ADHD. We will create individual learning profiles based on those characteristics and practice determining appropriate accommodations in order to advance the academic performance of all the diverse students found within each classroom, K-12th.Audience: All

123. How Does Scaffolding Grade Level Expectations Produce Successful Learners?Presenter: Cindy RiedlRoom: Exhibit Hall 5 - Stage CStrand: Advancing Academic PerformanceThe Skillful teacher utilizes thoughtful scaffolding strategies and practices as a critical aspect of planning and teaching reading and writing that addresses the challenges of struggling learners. Tasks are designed to be challenging but possibly because the teacher creates flexible scaffolds that guide students as they successfully negotiate each step in the learning process. Join us and learn how you too can practice scaffolding strategies that allow access to grade level curriculum for all students.Audience: Teacher Leaders / Instructional Specialists


“A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron.”

– Horace Mann

“A hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in the bank...but the world may be a better place because I made a difference in the life of a child.”

– Forest Witcraft



AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTERLevel One

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AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTERLevel Four Ballroom and Meeting Rooms



Convention Center Parking is Available at 2 Locations:

2nd Street and Brazos 5th Street and Red River

AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTERParking and Downtown Area


TSI CONFERENCE SHUTTLE SCHEDULE AND ROUTESSIRC will provide FREE shuttle service from conference hotels to the Convention Center. Please see the schedule below.

Morning (From Hotels to Convention Center)

Afternoon/Evening (From Convention Center to Hotels)

October 25 Pre-Conference and Welcome Reception

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

October 26 6:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. 3:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

October 27 6:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. 11:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Blue Line • Embassy Suites, Radisson

Red Line • Omni and Hilton Garden Inn

Green Line • Holiday Inn Lady Bird Lake

Taxis and ShuttlesSuperShuttle: Roundtrip from airport to downtown is approximately $26 per passenger

Taxis are approximately $25 one way to downtown

• Yellow Cab: (512) 452-9999

• Austin Cab: (512) 478-2222

• Lone Star Cab: (512) 836-4900

Capital Metro, Airport Flyer is $0.50 one-way per passenger. Check: http://www.capmetro.org/ for schedule and route information.



notes:

“Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.”

– Forest Witcraft



2011-2012 ESC TITLE I AND NCLB CONTACTSESC Region Contact Address Phone Number Fax Number E-mail

One Lisa Garcia 1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg, TX 78541 956-984-6027 956-984-7655 [email protected]

One Omar Chavez 1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg, TX 78541 956-984-6240 956-984-7655 [email protected]

2 Joel Trudeau 209 North Water Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 361-561-8504 351-883-3442 [email protected]

2 Randy Purdy 210 North Water Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 361-561-8660 351-883-3442 [email protected]

III Beverly Wyatt 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, TX 77968

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III Dina Rogers 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, TX 77968


III Linda Easterling 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, TX 77968


III Brenda O'Bannion 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, TX 77968


4 Liselotte Thompson

7145 West Tidwell, Houston, TX 77092-2096 713-462-6357 713-744-2731 [email protected]

4 Sharon Benka 7145 West Tidwell, Houston, TX 77092-2096 713-744-6358 713-744-2731 [email protected]

4 Donna Azodi 7145 West Tidwell, Houston, TX 77092-2096 713-462-6578 713-744-2731 [email protected]

4 Anna McClane 7146 West Tidwell, Houston, TX 77092-2096 713-744-6565 713-744-2731 [email protected]

5 Monica Mahfouz 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, TX 77703 409-923-5411 409-923-5470 [email protected]

VI Jayne Tavenner 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, TX 77340 936-435-8242 936-295-1447 [email protected]

7 Sharon Lusk 1909 North Longview Street, Kilgore, TX 75662 903-988-6908 936-295-1447 [email protected]

7 Glenda Weddle 1909 North Longview Street, Kilgore, TX 75662 903-988-6836 903-988-6860 [email protected]

7 Cinda Farrell 1909 North Longview Street, Kilgore, TX 75662 903-988-6822 903-988-6860 [email protected]

VIII Karla Coker PO Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456 903-575-2715 903-575-2712 [email protected]

VIII Karen Whitaker PO Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456 903-575-2731 903-575-2712 [email protected]

9 Jean Ashton 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306 940-322-6928 940-767-3836 [email protected]

9 Kristi Veitenheimer 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306 940-322-6928 940-767-3836 kristi.veitenheimer@

esc9.net

9 Kay Gibbons 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306 940-322-6928 940-767-3836 [email protected]

10 Kerry Gaine PO Box 831300, Richardson, TX 75803-1300 972-348-1480 972-348-1481 kerry.gaine@region10.

org

10 Jan Moberley PO Box 831300, Richardson, TX 75803-1300 972-348-1426 972-348-1427 jan.moberley@

region10.org


ESC Region Contact Address Phone Number Fax Number E-mail

10 Cathy Gray PO Box 831300, Richardson, TX 75803-1300 972-348-1438 972-348-1439 cathy.gray@region10.

org

XI Bettye Kuehler 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76106 817-740-7552 972-348-1439 [email protected]

11 Laura Hill 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76106 817-740-7544 817-740-3622 [email protected]

11 Kathy Wright-Chapman

3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76106 817-740-7546 817-740-3622 [email protected]

12 Barbara Agee 101 North 5th Street, Nolanville, TX 76559 254-297-1238 254-698-2409 [email protected]

12 Stephanie Kucera 102 North 5th Street, Nolanville, TX 76560 254-297-1154 254-698-2410 [email protected]

XIII Craig Henderson 5701 Springdale Rd. , Austin, TX 78723 512-919-5390 512-919-5399 craig.henderson@

esc13.txed.net

XIII Mark Kemp 5701 Springdale Rd. , Austin, TX 78723 512-919-5487 512-919-5399 Mark.Kemp@esc13.

txed.net

XIII Sally Partridge 5701 Springdale Rd. , Austin, TX 78723 512-919-5220 512-919-5399 sally.partridge@esc13.

txed.net

XIII Wade Labay 5701 Springdale Rd. , Austin, TX 78723 512-919-5449 512-919-5399 wade.labay@esc13.

txed.net

14 Lucy Smith 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, TX 79601 325-675-8641 325-675-8659 [email protected]

14 Karen Turner 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, TX 79601 325-675-8620 325-675-8659 [email protected]

14 Randy Deming 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, TX 79601 325-675-8643 325-675-8659 [email protected]

14 Rose Burkes 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, TX 79601 325-675-8687 325-675-8659 [email protected]

14 Emilia Moreno 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, TX 79601 325-675-8674 325-675-8659 [email protected]

XV Robin Harmon 612 S. Irene, San Angelo, TX 76903 325-481-4067 325-655-4823 robin.harmon@netxv.

net

XV Joyce Sprott 612 S. Irene, San Angelo, TX 76903 325-481-4063 325-655-4823 [email protected]

XV Laura Strube 612 S. Irene, San Angelo, TX 76903 325-481-4065 325-655-4823 [email protected]

16 Becky Book 5800 Bell Street, Amarillo, TX 79109 806-677-5127 806-677-5001 [email protected]

16 Vickie Ansley 5800 Bell Street, Amarillo, TX 79109 806-677-5134 806-677-5001 vickie.ansley@esc16.

net

16 Karen Floyd 5800 Bell Street, Amarillo, TX 79109 806-677-5231 806-677-5001 [email protected]

17 Frank Rodriguez 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79416 806-281-5890 806-792-1893 [email protected]

17 Larry Williams 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79416 806-281-5808 806-792-1893 [email protected]

17 DeAnn Drake 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79416 806-281-5819 806-792-1893 [email protected]



2011-2012 ESC TITLE I AND NCLB CONTACTS

ESC REGION 16 TITLE I STATEWIDE SCHOOL SUPPORT/PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT INITIATIVE

2011-2012 ESC TITLE I AND NCLB CONTACTSESC Region Contact Address Phone Number Fax Number E-mail

18 Kelli Crain PO Box 60580, Midland, TX 79711-0580 432-567-3273 432-567-3290 [email protected]

18 Cheree Smith PO Box 60580, Midland, TX 79711-0580 432-567-3288 432-567-3290 [email protected]

18 John Petree PO Box 60580, Midland, TX 79711-0580 432-561-4385 432-567-3290 [email protected]

19 Rebecca Ontiveros 6611 Boeing, El Paso, TX 79925 915-780-5093 915-780-5068 [email protected]

19 Anthony Fraga 6611 Boeing, El Paso, TX 79925 915-780-5320 915-780-5068 [email protected]

20 Sheila Collazo 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78208 210-370-5481 210-370-5753 sheila.collazo@esc20.

net

20 Rose Andrews 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78208 210-370-5410 210-370-5754 rose.andrews@@

esc20.net

20 Gina Christenson 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78208 210-370-5396 210-370-5755 gina.christenson@

esc20.net

20 Dolores Sendejo 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78208 210-370-5475 210-370-5756 dolores.sendejo@

esc20.net

Contact Phone Number Fax Number E-mail

Terri Stafford, Coordinator 806-677-5126 806-677-5189 [email protected]

Margaret Barnes, Education Specialist 806-677-5185 806-677-5189 [email protected]

Victor (Skip) Forsyth, Education Specialist 806-677-5186 806-677-5189 [email protected]

Dana Smotherman, Secretary 806-677-5188 806-677-5189 [email protected]

“The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.”

– Dan Rather


SIRC CENTRAL SERVICESContact Phone Number E-mail

Michael Greenwalt, Associate Director 512-919-5486 [email protected]

Krystal Herrington, Coordinator 512-919-5492 [email protected]

Janet Hodges, Education Specialist 512-919-5483 [email protected]

Jason Kozel, Technical Specialist 512-919-5119 [email protected]

Randall Taylor, Technical Specialist 512-919-5255 [email protected]

Steven Killion, Program Planner 512-919-5158 [email protected]

Garrett Matthews, Admin. Assistant – Reimbursements 512-919-5135 [email protected]

Jennifer Irrobali, Administrative Assistant 512-919-5458 [email protected]

CAMPUS AND DISTRICT ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT

Lee Courville, Coordinator 512-919-5134 [email protected]

Lori Morrison, Education Specialist 512-919-5253 [email protected]

Pam Dowd, Program Assistant 512-919-5488 [email protected]

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Heidi Wagner, Sr. Coordinator 512-919-5108 [email protected]

Mike Hanson, Project Coordinator 512-919-5133 [email protected]

Liz Garcia, Program Manager 512-919-5251 [email protected]

John Andrews, Education Specialist 512-919-5114 [email protected]

Christine Kent, Education Specialist 512-919-5493 [email protected]

Erin O’Keiff, Program Assistant 512-919-5455 [email protected]

April Briscoe, Administrative Assistant 512-919-5106 [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Leticia Govea, Coordinator 512-919-5169 [email protected]

Brandon Spenrath, Program Specialist 512-919-5145 [email protected]

Janette Johnson, Project Specialist 512-919-5491 [email protected]

Valerie Phipps, Program Assistant 512-919-5188 [email protected]

TRANSFORMATION – TEXAS TITLE I PRIORITY SCHOOLS (TTIPS) Allison Ivey, Coordinator 512-919-5202 [email protected]

Cody Huie, Project Coordinator 512-919-5117 [email protected]

Adrienne Aldaco, Education Specialist 512-919-5141 [email protected]

Stacey Shackelford, Education Specialist 512-919-5226 [email protected]

Rachel Simic, Education Specialist 512-919-5461 [email protected]

Jeff Wright, Education Specialist 512-919-5112 [email protected]

Amy DeAnda, Program Planner 512-919-5277 [email protected]

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT RESOURCE CENTER



Dr. Alan VeachAlan Veach is presently serving as a School Improvement Consultant with High Schools That Work/Making Middle Grades Work, a school improvement initiative of the Southern Regional Education Board in Atlanta, GA. Alan has served as a middle school and high school principal in Round Rock, Conroe, and Austin, [email protected]

Aric BostickAric Bostick is one of the most sought after education speakers in the nation. Aric’s message “From Burnout to Breakthrough” will fire up any adult working with young people to find their passion again for serving today’s students and give them simple tools for staying energized and focused on their purpose each day that they show up to [email protected]

Armida TrejoMs. Armida Trejo comes to us from the private sector and has served for many years as a teacher and grant administrator for the School Age Parent Center in the El Paso ISD. Her services as a Program Manager for the TTIPS grant have been invaluable in furthering the cause of transforming non traditional education in the El Paso [email protected]

Arthur DrakeDr. Arthur Drake, founder of A Brighter Tomorrow, is a professional speaker and educational leadership trainer. He has served as a College Adjunct Instructor, College Adviser, School Adminsistrator, and Special Education Teacher. His work and expertise in educating and dealing with at-risk and behavior students is impeccable. He attributes all of his success to the belief that, “Rules without a relationship do not work.”[email protected]

Arturo OlivaresExecutive Master Teacher for the University of Texas, Institute of Public School Initiatives, Oversees 22 schools, provides Texas school districts and charter schools with ongoing guidance in developing and implementing successful research-based comprehensive school reform models in order to increase student preparedness for high school mathematics especially Algebra I. [email protected]

Barbara MooreBarbara Moore is Associate Director for Making Middle Grades Work, SREB’s Middle Grades Initiative. Her 30+ years of experience includes teaching, counseling, administration, consulting, and directing a non-profit [email protected]

Becki Krsnak Currently as a Field Trainer Analyst with the Texas Center for Student Success, Becki has worked with UT for the past 7 years. Formerly a Reading Technical Assistance Specialist for UT, she had the opportunity of working with lower performing schools across the state. Becki is a state trainer for the 2009 ELA TEKS and a 2002 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award [email protected]

Bill BlyntAn educator for over 35 years, I have been a classroom teacher, director of a dropout prevention program, building level administrator for 13 years, and a central office administrator for 12 years. As a central office administrator I was first responsible for special education and then moved into a position as an assistant superintendent for curriculum. I currently serve as a national consultant for Learning-Focused with a focus on curriculum [email protected]

Bill BradshawLeaving the private sector as a Headmaster, Bradshaw has been in the public schools now for over ten years as teacher, coach, and now Student Services Director at Forest Park Middle School. [email protected]

Billy SnowBilly Snow is currently Principal at DP Morris Elementary in Mansfield ISD. Over the last seven years, he has served at Bowie Elementary in Corsicana ISD where he led the Title One campus to Exemplary ratings each of the last four years and earned numerous awards and distinctions. Under his leadership, Bowie Elementary was chosen as one of only two elementary level Exemplar campuses in the state by the University of Texas-Center for Student Success and was named a NCLB Distinguished Performance Title One Campus. Mr. Snow is the 2008 Texas Elementary Principal of the Year and in 2011 was named a National Distinguished Principal finalist from Texas. [email protected]

Brenda MesaMrs. Mesa has been an educator for 19 years having taught at intermediate, middle, and high schools in the state of Texas. She is a certified Master Math Teacher, and is currently working on a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a mathematics education cognate at Baylor [email protected]

Brian BowmanAfter working in the Texas Senate, serving as a teacher and coach, working in Central Office as a Director of Communications, Bowman led a true transformation at Forest Park Middle School in his first year as principal. [email protected]

PRESENTER BIOS


Bryan FieseBryan Fiese, a dynamic speaker, says the dependence kids have on technology is causing a lack of interpersonal communication skills. He offers insights to understand this generation and clear, effective methods to connect and [email protected]

Carol BrewerCarol Brewer has been an educator for 30 years and is presently an Educational Consultant. She specializes in School Improvement in the area of Literacy. She served as a K-5 teacher for 18 years and a Curriculum Facilitator for 12 years in North Carolina. Reading Recovery training and endless experiences with struggling readers has given her the expertise to teach comprehension to increase learning and achievement. Her belief is that every child can learn if given the appropriate [email protected]

Dr. Carol HarleCarol Harle, Ph.D. has been an assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, an executive director for school improvement , profess iona l development specialist, secondary academic dean and teacher. Currently she is a PSP (CIT & TAP), TIPPS district snapshot leader, university adjunct professor, and school improvement [email protected]

Carol GardnerCarol Gardner works extensively with schools and districts across the country helping them align curriculum, instruction, and assessment. She has presented at numerous state and national conferences including ASCD, NAESP, and the Texas School Improvement [email protected]

Carrie TracyCounselor certification, Principal [email protected]

Charlie BatesMath/Science Coordinator at Marshall Junior High, former teacher and Assistant Principal at Marshall Junior [email protected]

Chris SkipperMr. Skipper is a former teacher and ESC 10 consultant. His background includes juvenile justice, technical assistance and staff development, program compliance and increased results. He has been a campus principal at traditional and charter high [email protected]

Christian RauchChristian Rauch has served as both a teacher and an administrator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and has also provided his expertise in learning how to learn and succeed in life with hundreds of students from all over the [email protected]

Chuck KingOwner of Chick Fil A Longview for 29 years; prior to this, King served as a Business Conslutant for the corporate office in Georgia. Named Longview “Man of the Year” while receiving the Texas Association of Partners in Education “Community Partnership Award.”[email protected]

Cindy RiedlResource and self-contained K-12 Special Education Teacher. Curriculum developer for developmentally delayed adults transitioning from a clinical to a community supported environment, third through fifth grade regular education teacher, author of instructional materials for teachers, and national educational consultant. [email protected]

Clarence SimmonsMr. Simmons has 21 years experience as a building principal, including Waco HS. He received his BS in Industrial Technology from West Texas State and a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Southwest Texas State University in San [email protected]

Cynthia NeverdouskyMs. Neverdousky is the Director of Special Education, Middle School Principal and has an Educational Diagnostician certification in the Ft. Worth ISD. Ms. Neverdousky has served for the past three years as a Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) supporting campuses with chronic failure as well as a Professional Service Provider (PSP) for TTIPS Grant Schools. Parallel to this work, she has partnered with districts such as Edinburg, Ft. Bend, Mercedes, and San Elizario ISD in developing quality services in inclusion, co-teaching, learning strategies, and data review/intervention for failure to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), specifically with special populations. [email protected]

Daniel SinclairDan Sinclair is the President of Mastery Educational Service and the Director of the Special Education Division of Math-U-See and has been a Certified Trainer for Math-U-See for the past 14 [email protected]

Daryl MichelDaryl Michel has worked with schools and districts in Texas and nationally in using data to guide instruction and implementing instructional best practices. He is currently employed at the University of Texas at Austin and is working on his Ph.D. at Texas State [email protected]



David Surdovel David Surdovel is in his second year as the Manor ISD K-12 Mathematics Specialist. In the 2009-2010 school year, David was named as the Manor ISD “Shining Star” Professional Employee of the Year for his outstanding work at Manor High School as the instructional coach for mathematics. Prior to Manor ISD, David was a high school mathematics teacher and instructional coach in New York City. In the 2006-2007 school year, David was recognized by Phi Delta Kappa International and Pace University with the Leo Weitz Master Teacher Award. David has a bachelor’s degree from Marist College and holds two master’s degrees from Pace University in Teaching and Educational Administration.

Dean PitchettFor 12 years, I have served as assistant principal and principal. In my experience, I have helped a low performing school that missed AYP become a school that got out of the School Improvement Program to become an IB International [email protected]

Debbie Cargill Former teacher and district administrator, Dr. Cargill has been an educator for over 30 years. As a consultant, she has worked with schools and districts to improve student learning with an emphasis on teacher use of research-based strategies, leadership, and instructional [email protected]

Debbie WillinghamI have a master’s in Special Education and a doctorate in Educational Leadership. I retired from public education with twenty years in the classroom and ten years at the district level working with K-12 teachers on curriculum and instructional [email protected]

Dena FriedaMaster’s Degree [email protected]

Denise BellMrs. Bell earned her BA in Child Study/Edu at St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn, NY. She is certified and has taught at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school including Master Reading Teac her) in a career spanning 16 years. She is now Literacy Coach at Waco [email protected]

Dennis MitchellI have been a successful teacher and administrator at both elementary and secondary levels. I have been an education consultant for the past 12 years. I have published The Do’s and Don’ts of Discipline - Behavior Management for the Classroom and Discipline in the Home for Parent [email protected]

Dion McInnisUnivers i ty administrator for almost a quarter century in the areas of university advancement and alumni relations and lifetime writer and photographer, I have taken my positive messages in work, presentations, and in the books that I have [email protected]

Donald Harris Donald Harris is a native of Waco, TX and was a multi-sport athlete in high school and college. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers as a first round pick covering their outfield in the early 90’s. Donald has been at Waco High School since [email protected]

Donna JanssenA former principal with two decades of campus leadership at both secondary and elementary levels, Donna now serves leaders as an executive leadership coach and leadership development trainer. She coordinates the statewide Campus Snapshot program at Region [email protected]

Edna GarciaMrs. Edna Garcia earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree in Principalship from Wayland Baptist University. She has been a teacher, assistant principal for instruction, bilingual coordinator, special programs coordinator, migrant parent involvement coordinator, and is currently federal programs coordinator for Plainview [email protected]

Francine TaylorFrancine Taylor serves as a Program Manager with the Texas Turnaround Leadership Academy (TTLA) within the Texas Initiative Division of Education Service Center Region XIII. Francine’s focus areas include training and development in organizational communication and leadership skill development, teacher leadership, and grant case management. She is a trainer of highly effective, highly acclaimed Crucial Conversations, and Influencer Models. Francine holds a bachelors and master’s degree in Social Studies, Secondary Education from Nova Southeastern University. She brings eight years teaching experience and five years school improvement work to her role on the TTLA team. [email protected]

Gail FilasGail Filas has been a teacher for over twenty years in both traditional and non-traditional educational settings. She was a content mastery teacher for a small rural school in upstate NY, the Natural History Director at the YO Ranch, and the Curriculum Coordinator for a boys’ ranch in Cameron, Texas. Waco High School has been her home for the past three years. The first two years, she worked as a resource math teacher for grades 9-12. This past year, she was tasked with the implementation of the Grand Central Station [email protected]

PRESENTER BIOS


Gene SheetsMuleshoe ISD; Superintendent of Schools (2000 to Present) Doctorate earned in 2009; Texas Tech University Administrator of the Year; Texas Classroom Teachers Association (2008-2009)[email protected]

Giselle EastonMrs. Easton has an M.Ed from the University of Houston at Clear Lake. Currently the Dean of Instruction at George I. Sanchez Charter School, which services approximately 700 at-risk students in grades 7-12. Extensive experience working with LEP students in Houston area.

Gloria CanadaGloria Canada has worked in education for 29 years, both as a teacher and as an administrator. She was principal of a Title I elementary school for 12 years. Her company, Circles of Purpose, provides family leadership/school involvement classes for [email protected]

Greg PughGreg Pugh is a native of Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Pugett Sound Christian College with a major in Bible and Youth Ministry. He completed his graduate work at Concordia University with a Master of Arts in Education. This was his first year teaching, working with the Waco High School freshman academy. He was also involved in coaching, working with both the tennis and freshman girl’s basketball teams. He also spent one year in Kenya working primarily with AIDS and HIV education. He was integral in starting two of childrens’ homes for [email protected]

Greg RudolphGreg Rudolph is a native of Hurley, Mississippi. He coaches football and baseball at Waco High School and was instrumental in the playoff runs of both teams for the 2010-2011

school year. Greg is married and has one [email protected]

Gwen DavisGwen Davis is the Stages 1-3 School Improvement Program Specialist with the School Improvement Resource [email protected]

Israel Cordero, Mr. Cordero is the princpal at W.W. Samuell High School in Dallas [email protected]

James RiedlJim has worked at all levels of public education as a teacher, principal, and division director at the regional level. He has provided training and support for professional development in twenty-six states in a variety of topics including instructional design, instructional strategies, curriculum development, school based planning, and [email protected]

Jan MooreJan Moore started her career as a math and science teacher in Alief ISD and joined Fort Bend ISD as the Coordinator of Secondary Math in 1997. She became the Director of Accountability, Research, and Program Evaluation for FBISD in [email protected]

Janelle MuhammadJanelle Muhammad is a sixth grade mathematics teacher at Smith Middle School in Killeen ISD on Fort Hood. She demonstrates a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning and models the effectiveness of integrating technology within instruction. Janelle is currently working on achieving the M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, which she will complete this [email protected]

Janet HumberJanet trains educators across the region and state in the use of a web-

based software suite that assists educators in the development and management of curriculum and assessment data. Humber has presented at a number of conferences throughout the state. Previously, Humber worked for over 25 years as an educator and instructional coordinator at the local district level. She received a BS in Education (1980) and MS in Education (1990) from Stephen F. Austin State [email protected]

Dr. Janice MauldinJanice Mauldin has worked with schools across Texas on school improvement and developing teacher leadership programs. After working for Region 10 ESC and SIRC, she is currently working with Celina High School as their developing and facilitating their TTIPS programs as the Grant [email protected]

Jason KozelJason Kozel is a technology specialist with the School Improvement Resource Center of Texas. He is dedicated to finding technology solutions for public education institutions. He currently resides in Austin, TX. [email protected]

Jeanne WalkerDuring the past 30 years, Jeanne Walker has served in a variety of positions within school districts. She has been a substitute teacher, a speech therapist , dyslex ia coordinator, campus administrator, and managed state and federal funds for a district. For the past seven years she has served as a TAP and CAM. She is currently the TTLA PSP for three schools in Waco. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Texas Tech and her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Texas A&M at [email protected]



Jeff BlackstoneI am beginning my 11th year in education. I spent the first nine years of my career as a teacher/coach. This past year I moved into administration and have found my true calling. I have a BS degree from UT Tyler and obtained my Masters of Education degree from Lamar University. [email protected]

Jennifer PartrickI was educated in Barbados, Great Britian, and The United States. I hold degrees in the Montessori Method, Theatre Arts, and a MSc. Reading. During the past 25 years, I taught at Middle and Elementary schools where I was a teacher and later a school based [email protected]

Jobob Aanenson For the past seven years she has served as a TAP, CAM, and Site Visit Specialist. She is currently the TTLA PSP for schools in Fort Worth and Dallas. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Texas Tech and her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Texas A&M at [email protected]

John BatchelorJohn Batchelor is a former superintendent from NC. During his administration, the district moved from one of the 12 lowest achieving in the state to one of nine where every school was rated Exemplary on academic achievement–the largest, highest poverty, largest minority enrollment to have accomplished 100% [email protected]

John de la CruzMr. De La Cruz has an M.Ed from the University of Houston. Currently the principal at George I. Sanchez Charter School, which serves approximately 700 at-risk students in grades 7-12. He has several years of experience as a public school administrator in large urban [email protected]

Joseph VillarrealJoseph Villarreal is a current middle school principal in the Rio Grande Valley. With six years of middle school administrative experience, he is consistently using data to foster a culture of data-driven decision-making in his school. Because of its effective and targeted interventions and instructional accelerations, his school was selected to participate in a study by the Texas Center for Student [email protected]

Josh DelichJoshua T. Delich is a passionate administrator with seven years of intense urban school experience. He is a proven administrator who has assisted in taking a diverse low performing school to a school with high levels of academic achievement through being a major player in school [email protected]

Joyce PolancoMy experience ranges from elementary to middle school. I worked in a large urban school district as a math specialist working with teachers and coaches. I have also worked with teachers across the state in helping plan effective lessons during common [email protected]

Julie TeagueJulie Teague is a former classroom teacher in Texas who holds a master of education degree with an emphasis in Instructional Strategies. She is currently co-owner of a CPE certified company, Learning Wheels, Inc., that specializes in staff development and writes games that target the TEKS to help ensure student [email protected]

Karleen NoakeKarleen Noake spent 33 years in Texas public schools before joining the SIRC team. She has served as a CAM, TAP, and PSP for a TTIPS school with experience at all levels.

Karleen has a passion for putting the pieces together to create high quality learning environments for all [email protected]

Kathy HillCurrently serving as a teacher for the gifted and talented and as a campus coach, Kathy Hill has also served as elementary teacher and teacher leader for the past eleven 11 years. As a member of this teacher leader cohort, she has developed and facilitated professional develoment at the campus, district, and national levels. Truly, Ms. Hill exemplifies teacher leadership and commitment to high-quality learning experiences for all staff and [email protected]

Kathy ReevesKathy Reeves, the founder of Scientific Minds, is an award winning science educator. With 24 years of teaching and department chair experience, she developed the highly popular Science Starters program. She continues to develop technology based programs built on sound brain research, best instructional practices, and empirical [email protected]

Kelli HodgesKelli Hodges, master’s in Special Education. Five+ years of teaching experience, 15 years experience in the digital publishing world working at both Pearson and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and 1 year experience in Global Public Education group at [email protected]

Kresha LaneAssistant Principal at Marshall Junior High. Former Special Education Teacher at Galena Park [email protected]


Krislyn StephensI am secondary math certified in grades 6 - 12. I have taught everything from 7th grade math to calculus BC in my 10 years of teaching. I have also served as a secondary math coordinator working with several middle and high [email protected]

Krystal ReevesKrystal Reeves currently serves as an EMT (Executive Master Teacher) for the Institute for Public School Initiatives. She has teaching experience at both the middle and high school [email protected]

Kyle SeippCurrently Kyle serves as an Executive Master Teacher with the Algebra Readiness Grant in the Fort Worth area where he provides support to middle school campuses. While obtaining his master’s in Education Leadership, Kyle has worked with several Texas schools in various roles for the last 5 [email protected]

Lamar CollinsCoach Collins has taught in the Killeen ISD, has been the lead consultant for the number one used sex education program in Texas, and travels the country training teachers on relating to at-risk [email protected]

Laurie CarmonLaurie has over 15 years experience in areas of consultation and support to Texas school districts to achieve effective implementation of technology and assessment [email protected]

Lee CourvilleLee Courville is the Coordinator of the School Improvement Program with the School Improvement Resource [email protected]

Lesli GuajardoMs. Guajardo is currently the principal of Hurst Junior High in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. She received a M.Ed. from Texas Tech University and is currently working on her Ed.D. from the University of North [email protected]

Linda BessmerLinda Bessmer, President & CEO of Muses3, LLC, has been in educational technology sales and consulting for over 25 years. Linda’s background, prior to sales is in librarianship and customer [email protected]

Linda CranmerLinda Cranmer is a Field Trainer Analyst at the University of Texas at Austin. She has supported schools across Texas by providing professional development, guiding literacy coaches, facilitating data meetings, and modeling effective literacy strategies in the [email protected]

Linda LawLinda Law currently serves as an EMT (Executive Master Teacher) for the Institute for Public School Initiatives.

Lisa BoatrightI have been an educator for over 25 years. During that time, I have worked as a teacher in both elementary school and middle school. I have been an administrator in a K-8 school and am currently the Support Teacher at Eastwood MIddle [email protected]

Liz GarciaLiz Garcia is a program manager for the Coaching and Leadership Development Center (CLDC) and SIRC at ESC 13. Her work includes providing leadership development to educators across the state of Texas that will enhance communication, relationships, school culture, and the attainment of personal and professional goals. She has a master’s degree in Educational Administration

and is currently working to complete her doctorate degree in School Improvement from Texas State University. [email protected]

Liz RussoMrs. Russo is currently an assistant principal at Hurst Junior High in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. She is also the testing coordinator for the campus. Mrs. Russo received her M.Ed. from the University of North [email protected]

Liza RosenthalMs. Rosenthal has been with the Research & Evaluation Department at SAISD for eight years and has been working with SES since 2007. She has a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, [email protected]

Lori MorrisonLori Morrison is the Stage 4+ School Improvement Program Specialist with the School Improvement Resource [email protected]

Lupe LloydLupe Lloyd is a National Educational Consultant for Lupe Lloyd & Associates, Inc. She has served as a Professional Service Provider to SIRC for four years and has been instrumental in assisting schools meet AYP and exiting schools from school [email protected]

Mack HinesDr. Mack T. Hines III is a highly acclaimed, author, educator, consultant, and speaker. He specializes in providing school districts with racially relevant strategies for meeting the academic and behavioral needs of African American students. He consults widely with large urban, suburban, and rural school [email protected]



Malinda VillalobosI have been an educator for over 15 years. During this time, I have worked in elementary, middle, and high school schools. As the principal at Eastwood Middle, I work with my campus faculty to build systems of support, which have proven effective with positive [email protected]

Marc MalloyMr. Malloy has expertise in special education at the secondary level. He has been a campus administrator and worked as a curriculum coordinator. His experience includes traditional and charter districts in affluent and low-socioeconomic [email protected]

Marcy RoanMarcy’s experience as a National Board Certified classroom teacher, state writing assessment specialist, district academic and formative assessment coach, author, and independent consultant provides a rich perspective in the teaching, learning, and assment of writing. She has a master’s in Literacy and is in her 18th year as an educator. She specializes in supporting teachers, students, and schools in writing, reading, and assessment [email protected]

Dr. Mario CampanaroMario began his career as a teacher in Illinois. Founder of Celebration Press, he received his doctorate at Texas A&M University – Commerce and currently conducts research in reading [email protected]

Marie BoddenBS LA Tech University. Special Education Certification Mary Hardin Baylor. 32 years teaching Special [email protected]

Margaret BarnesMargaret Barnes has served as an Education Specialist at Region 16 ESC for six years in the Title I Statewide School Support/Parental Involvement Initiative. Previously she taught elementary school for 17 years. She and Ike have a daughter, two sons, a daughter in-law and son-in-law ranging from 22 to 31 years [email protected]

Mark Mendoza, Mark Emanuel Mendoza has served the El Paso Independent School District for 25 years as a teacher, campus level administrator, Director of Pupil Services and, most recently, as Director of the Texas Title I Priority Schools Grant. He also serves as the Director of the successful El Paso ISD Dropout Prevention, Dropout Recovery, Attendance Increase Program called The Alpha [email protected]

Mark ParrishMr. Parrish currently serves as an Executive Master Teacher at the Institute for Public School Initiatives at UT Austin. He leads lesson and online course development for physics. He has taught math and science at the high school level and served as a central office science [email protected]

Marla SheppardMarla Sheppard has been the energetic leader of Fleming Middle School for five years. She has been Feeder Pattern Principal of the Year twice (2007 and 2009) and was recently recognized by the Ivy League Educational Foundation as a Queen in Public [email protected]

Mary SarliMary Sarli has been an educator for over 30 years and has extensive experience in middle school. Ms. Sarli has served at campus and district levels and is currently Project Manager for the Algebra Readiness Grant for middle [email protected]

Max ThompsonProject Director and Leadership consultant for the Learning-Focused Schools Model with a specialty on academic performance through leadership coaching. Participated and directed numerous district and school evaluations for projects through the US DOE. Authored numerous articles, chapters, teachers’ handbooks and guides, and delivered a number of presentations and workshops across the United States, Canada, and in Europe. Has been a teacher, school/district administrator, and university [email protected]

Melinda ValerianoMelinda Valeriano is the Program Manager for the Texas Turnaround Leadership Academy (TTLA) with Texas Initiatives. Melinda has served as both a teacher, reading specialist, and administrator at the elementary level. [email protected]

Michael LairdAuthor and former high school principal, Dr. Laird is currently Assistant Superintendent in Splendora ISD, as well as an adjunct professor for Concordia Univ. An acknowledged specialist in school redesign and rapid improvement, Dr. Laird is a well-respected national [email protected]

Michael SoriaMichael Soria and his team of trainers have trained educators and administrators in thousands of school districts around the globe. His focus and understanding particularly in

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instructional strategies and meeting the needs of the profoundly disabled have been recognized [email protected]

Mike Hanson Mike Hanson joined the Texas Turnaround Center in July 2010. His work includes the development of tools and resources to support the ESC Turnaround Team work with campuses and professional service providers. Prior to joining the team at the Turnaround Center, he was a Title I and School Improvement Specialist at Region 20. Mike has been a campus principal for 10 years at all levels from PreK-12 and in rural, urban, and suburban schools. Mike received both his bachelor of science and master of education degrees from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville [email protected]

Mrs. Rebecca Morgan 33 years experience in education: PSP, Curriculum Director, Principal, Asst. Principal, [email protected]

Mrs. Kathleen Abraham26 years experience in education: principal, academic dean, curriculum coordinator, reading coach and classroom [email protected]

Ms. Pamela RobbersonPamela Robberson earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Houston specializing in early childhood and reading. Founder of Educational Associates with over 24 years of teaching experience in reading recovery and elementary literacy [email protected]

Nancy MotleyNancy Motley, co-author of the Diverse Learner Flip Book, has developed trainings relating to vocabulary development, non-fiction reading, and ELPS implementation. Her experience includes teacher, coach, curriculum writer, and currently, Seidlitz Education [email protected]

Nancy TrappNancy Trapp has been a Texas educator for 30 years. Ms. Trapp is currently an Executive Master Teacher with the Algebra Readiness grant and works with schools located in South [email protected]

Naomi Molinda de WoodNaomi C. Molina de Wood has been an educator for 27 years having taught mathematics, social studies and ESL. She has specialized in reaching at-risk students. She authored the high school course, Mexican American Studies, for Houston Independent School [email protected]

Paula MoellerDr. Moeller currently serves as the Director of College Readiness Initiatives at the Institute for Public School Initiatives at UT Austin. In this capacity, she leads reform projects for middle and high school students statewide in core content areas leading to content and college [email protected]

Peggy DickersonPeggy Dickerson, recently retired as Rockwall ISD’s Director of Staff Development where she facilitated numberous national and state presentations and developed/initiated this “Coaching for Quality” model in support of teacher leadership and efficacy. Prior to leading in this capacity, she was an elementary principal, elementary and middle school assistant principal, and special education teacher. Currently,

she serves as adjunt professor with the University of Texas at Dallas and Texas A&[email protected]

Rob NickersonRob Nickerson has been an elementary educator for the past 20 years, most recently serving as a math content curriculum specialist in Jeffco Schools, Colorado. He currently co-facilitates a curriculum and assessment class in the masters of education program at Regis University, Denver and has been a member of the Colorado Staff Development Council for the past seven years holding the role of co-president for the last three. Rob is passionate about teaching students of all ages and prides his work on his ability to engage learners in the learning [email protected]

Sandra Forsythe Sandra Forsythe has served 13 years as principal at Smith Middle School in Killeen ISD (Fort Hood). Additional experiences include counseling and administration at the high school level, as well as teacher and counselor at the elementary level. With over 35 years experience in public education, she impacts local and regional decisions with curriculum, leadership, and instruction while employing and implementing a unique perspective for innovation and [email protected]

Sandra ShireyELA Department Leader/ Teacher Sandra WhiteBS Degree in Elementary Education, Region XVII Teacher of the Year, classroom teacher (35 years). National Education [email protected]



Sean CainA public school advocate and author, Sean Cain is a former math teacher, principal and State Director for Innovative School Redesign. He is a recognized expert in school crisis and change leadership working across the country with a focus on student and teacher [email protected]

Shannon ThompsonShannon has worked in various areas of public education as a teacher, administrator, and director of technology. He is an excellent communicator with an exceptional ability to deal with a wide range of divergent questions and comments. Shannon is currently the president of a rapidly expanding enterprise that is at the cutting edge of educational research and [email protected]

Shirley StrongMrs. Strong has been an educator for 10 years at the secondary level. She is a certified English Language Arts teacher and is currently working on her master’s degree in administration at Tarleton State [email protected]

Shon Joseph I have been a high school principal for three years. I have led a campus to successfully exit AYP Stage 3 and led the campus to an Academically Recognized rating. I am beginning my second year as principal of John Tyler High [email protected]

Skip Forsyth Skip Forsyth has served as an Education Specialist at Region 16 ESC for eight years and currently works within the Title I Statewide School Support/Parental Involvement Initiative. He previously was a middle school and high school science teacher. His favorite hobbies include golf, camping and hiking, and [email protected]

Stephaine CamarilloStephaine Camarillo is the Coordinator of the Texas Turnaround Leadership Academy at ESC Region XIII in Austin, Texas. The leadership academy is designed to build district and campus level capacity to support the turnaround efforts at the campus level. Ms. Camarillo is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. She brings experience from the local, regional, and federal educational systems as well as the international business sector. Prior to joining the service center, Ms. Camarillo worked at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington DC. [email protected]

T.J. JarchowT.J. Jarchow has worked as an urban school educator for 13 years, four of which as a principal of a school that went from low performing to the cusp of being recognized. His experience in education allows him to understand the big picture systems approaches that are needed to reform a school. He is currently a doctoral student at [email protected]

Ted HuffhinesServed as MHS principal for the past three years: 28 years in education as a teacher, coach, and administrator. Married to Angela and father to two college age daughters. Views his role as principal, as a servant leader who facilitates the inclusion and empowerment of others for student [email protected]

Teri FowlerTeri Fowler is a Professional Service Provider with public school experience as a campus principal and district administrator and higher education experience as an associate professor in curriculum and [email protected]

Tiffany AndersonDr. Anderson is a highly successful educator who has turned around schools as an inner city principal and as a traditional public and charter school superintendent. As Superintendent in Virginia, she showed how to eliminate achievement gaps rapidly in the 20 schools she led in Montgomery County. Currently, she is replicating the same success as Superintendent in Kansas City where she leads University Academy, the highest performing K-12 urban college prep charter academy in Missouri where 100% of their students graduate and have entered college and over 90% score in proficient and advanced levels in [email protected]

Toni EnloeI have 32 years in public schools as teacher, science consultant, teacher evaluator, and instructional coach. I hold a BS in middle level education and two MA degrees. (one in instructional supervision and one in elementary education with a focus on marine science)[email protected]

Tonya CurtisMs. Curtis has had the roles of teacher, counselor, and Dean of Students. She is responsible for the master schedule at Fleming Middle School and has initiated a variety of systems and programs to move the school [email protected]

Tracy AndersonDirector of MED program (Optional Flexible School Day Program)[email protected]

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Valerie AuerValerie Auer has experience as a classroom teacher, an instructional coach, and curriculum writer. She is the co-author of Navigating the ELPS in the ELA and Reading Classroom and has developed numerous trainings and workshops. She works full-time with Seidlitz [email protected]

Vanessa De LeonDr. Vanessa de Leon earned a bachelor’s degree in English with an ESL specialty and a master’s degree in Education from The University of Texas Pan American. Her doctoral degree is from Texas A&M Kingsville in Educational Leadership with a specialty in [email protected]

Wayne Green Wayne Green is an experienced school principal who has led a title one school to 100% AYP. He has proven success of increasing student achievement in challenging schools and communities. He has worked as a K-12 reading coordinator and a consultant in schools and school districts throughout the [email protected]

Wendell BrownWendell is veteran educator of over 30 years having served as teacher, coach, campus level, and central level administrator. After a career as a public educator, Wendell is now the AVID Texas State [email protected]

Zack BignerZack Bigner has spent his entire career in Fort Bend ISD. He taught math at Elkins High School for 15 years before becoming the Coordinator of Accountability for the district in [email protected]

“Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.”

– John C. Maxwell



notes:

“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.”

– Mike Jones



Abrams Learning TrendsBooth: 707Publisher of Early Childhood Educational Materials.www.abramslearningtrends.com

Academic Core Group, Inc.Booth: 302Publisher of TEKS Mastery Cards, a visual support emphasizing the prominent display of the TEKS Strand and Student Expectations.www.academiccoregroup.com

ACT, Inc. - NCEABooth: 309NCEA has studied and visited almost 600 schools and 300 districts across 20 states. We interviewed instructional leaders to discover what practices make a school higher performing. Our online school improvement resources are based on that research. Stop by and learn about NCEA’s Core Practice Framework.www.nc4ea.org www.act.org

ALEKS CorporationBooth: 517ALEKS is a web-based program that provides precise mathematics assessment and personalized learning correlated to all 50 states’ standards. Using artificial intelligence and adaptive questioning, ALEKS accurately assesses a student’s knowledge and delivers individualized instruction on the exact topics the student is ready to learn.www.aleks.com

Apangea MathBooth: 617Apangea Math is a powerful online math intervention system of curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development proven to raise math achievement for grades 3 through Algebra.www.apangea.com

Benchmark EducationBooth: 409Benchmark Education produces high-quality, proven effective tools and comprehensive literacy resources to improve student achievement in grades PreK-12. We have developed comprehensive literacy, content-area reading, bilingual and ELL resources based on best practices research. We are a leading provider of interactive whiteboard resources, audio books and e-books featuring synchronized audio and highlighting. www.benchmarkeducation.com

Bookshare/BenetechBooth: 213Bookshare is the world’s largest online accessible library of copyrighted books for individuals with print disabilities. Schools with qualifying students enjoy free access to more than 120,000 books plus reading tools and online support. Benetech’s Accessible Books for Texas program offers free Bookshare training to K-12 educators in Texas.www.bookshare.org; www. bentech.org/abt

Cambium Learning - VoyagerBooth: 710Voyager is the comprehensive intervention solution division for Cambium Learning. Voyager offers a range of multi-tiered mathematics and literacy intervention resources that accelerate student achievement.www.voyagerlearning.com

Developmental StudiesBooth: 510Supplemental reading materials for intervention (SIPPS), teaching comprehension (Making Meaning), and writing (Being a Writer) using read-alouds for vocabulary development and enhancement of background knowledge.www.devstu.org

DMAC SolutionsBooth: 603-702DMAC Solutions provides Texas educators with a suite of web-based software to assist with creating targeted instructional strategies to aide in students’ continued success. Disaggregate state and local data, and implement planning tools such as RtI, PGP, and PDAS, which can be implemented immediately at the district and campus levels.https://www.dmac-solutions.net

DynaStudy, Inc.Booth: 406Publisher of all DynaNotes products and programs, including new updated and improved STAAR review guides that help students build strong foundations for higher order thinking. Science, Math, Social Studies, and ELA materials are available that address the current elementary, middle school, and high school TEKS. Samples available.www.dynanotes.com

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Education Service Center Region XIIIBooth: 507Education Service Center, Region XIII collaborates with schools to promote quality instruction and student success.www.esc13.net

Educational BridgeBooth: 508Based in Texas, Educational Bridge provides materials and training based on current reading research. Easy to use lesson plans accelerate mastery of state standards for ALL students. Key thinking strategies are modeled and practiced creating independent readers who think through text, show gains on assessments and a love for reading.www.EdBridge.org

Educational Options, IncBooth: 403EdOptions offers computer and Web-based educational solutions for Pre-K to adult learners through our award-winning products and services: Stars Suite, Edoptions Online Academy, and Orchard Learning.http://www.edoptions.com

Edugilent PublishingBooth: 705Edugilent Publishing has created a powerful new portfolio of student focused solutions for STAAR. TBASE STAARTM is a series of secure benchmarks that follow STAAR Blueprints. They are available in all tested grades and subjects including STAAR, STAAR EOC, STAAR Modified and STAAR Spanish. TxCADs are STAAR aligned TEKS documents.www.edugilentpublishing.com

EL Saber EnterprisesBooth: 211EL Saber Enterprises’ mission is to improve instruction for English language learners (ELL) by providing research-based professional development to administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents.www.elsaberenterprises.com

ETA/CUISENAIREBooth: 303ETA/Cuisenaire is recognized as the premier publisher and pioneer of hands-on, manipulative-based education. Our products and programs have a proven track record of success with students of all learning styles. We offer math, science, and literacy resources for PreK to Grade 12. www.etacuisenaire.com

Evan-Moor Educational PublishersBooth: 421-419Evan-Moor provides engaging and creative supplemental PreK-8 teacher materials. Resources in language arts, math, science, geography, and more are available in print and new digital technologies. http://www.evan-moor.com

Fostering Stars Learning & Resource Center, Inc.Booth: 612Fostering Stars Learning & Resource Center, Inc., provides high-quality supplemental education/tutoring, after-school enrichment, and counseling services. We offer one on one, group, and computer based tutoring. Our after-school programs consist of various activities including SAT/ACT Prep, special needs services, ESL, character building, and leadership development.www.FosteringStars.com

Frog PublicationsBooth: 313Systematic reinforcement programs, IEP, RtI, DI, terrific, ready to use learning centers, take-home parental involvement program, daily review, critical thinking, dual language, reading/language arts, math.http://www.frog.com

Gourmet LearningBooth: 704Gourmet Learning’s online LessonMaker for Reading and Math, grades 1 - 9, provides complete resources for teachers that actively engages students in their learning processes. Teachers have access to a full menu of high-interest, “gourmet”activities to customize differentiated instruction, saving hours of searching and planning time.www.gourmetlearning.com

Group Excellence Booth: 700Group Excellence is a multi-faceted education company dedicated to helping students of all grade levels achieve the highest degrees of distinction in their education. Our unique emphasis on mentoring, combined with our specially-trained staff, can help students aspire to unparalleled understanding of academic materials. Our Services include In-School & After-School Programs, Private Tutoring, College Prep Workshops, & SureStudy.comwww.groupexcellence.org



Heinemann PublishingBooth: 411Professional resources and classroom materials for K-12 educators, including ELL and dual language/bilingual.www.heinemann.com

Heinle Cengage LearningBooth: 601Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning is a specialized English language teaching publisher with a successful track record of making English language teaching and learning materials for all ages and needs worldwide.elt.heinle.com

High Schools That Work/Making Middle Grades WorkBooth: 300The Southern Regional Education Board’s High Schools That Work/Making Middle Grades Work is the nations largest and oldest school improvement initiative focused on improving student achievement and completion rates in middle and high schools. A partner with the Texas Education Agency for almost two decades, over 100 schools in Texas have used the framework to better prepare students for post-secondary success. The framework gives teachers and leaders both ownership of the effort and a foundation to sustain improvement efforts when grant funding ends through the state HSTW/MMGW network of schools.www.sreb.org

Houghton Mifflin HarcourtBooth: 201Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a leading global education company committed to addressing education’s dynamic challenges through individualized content, innovative technology and a holistic approach that inspires achievement and a lifelong love of learning. www.hmhco.com

Imagine Learning, Inc.Booth: 613Imagine Learning is the company behind Imagine Learning English, an innovative language and literacy software program designed to meet the needs of four key student populations, pre-K through 8th grade—English learners, struggling readers, students with disabilities and early childhood education students—and to provide one-on-one instruction for students and real-time reports for teachers.www.imaginelearning.com

Lead Your SchoolBooth: 512Lead Your School has the tools, training, systems and support to optimize your student, classroom, school and district performance.www.leadyourschool.com

Learning-FocusedBooth: 501-600Learning-Focused is a premier provider of training and materials for public, private and charter schools throughout the US. It has been partnering with educators for more than 25 years to increase student achievement and support their efforts with research driven strategies and activities. www.learningfocused.com

Lightspeed Technologies, Inc.Booth: 301Your voice. Their mind. A clear connection. Established in 1990, Lightspeed is the trusted provider in classroom audio. Our innovative product line of classroom communication solutions offer teachers a clear connection with students because children who hear every word, learn more. As a company, that’s our highest reward.www.lightspeed-tek.com

Lone Star LearningBooth: 304Curriculum development company offering unique-easy-to-use visuals & interactive bulletin boards that give students specific practice needed to achieve mastery in math, science, and language arts.www.lonestarlearning.com

Math-U-See Special Education Booth: 500Math-U-See, a PROVEN Tier 3 Math Curriculum producing 100%+ results. It exceeds IES & WWCH Product Guide expectations with Pre-Testing, Manipulative Based, Intense Focus on Whole Numbers, Explicit, Structured, & Cumulative, Strategies for Solving Word Problems, Focus on Math Fluency, Concepts Taught to Mastery, and Progress Monitoring. A demo DVD packet with samples at booth 500. WORKSHOPwww.mathusee.com

McGraw-Hill EducationBooth: 503-602McGraw-Hill Education is a leading global provider of educational material, information and solutions for the Pre-K throught 12th grade.www.mheonline.com

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Mentoring Minds, L. P.Booth: 400-402Mentoring Minds offers a variety of materials based on best practices to promote student learning. Materials include: STAAR Standards and Strategies Flip Charts, RtI tools, Intervention and Instructional Strategies, Critical Thinking, TEKS-based Math and Reading, and Vocabulary Development.www.mentoringminds.com

MIND Research InstituteBooth: 408ST Math instructional software helps all students, grades K-12, reach math proficiency through language-independent, self-paced and mastery-based instruction. The software compliments core instruction and is aligned to TEKS. The program is designed to enhance conceptual understanding of mathematics and support teachers with differentiation of instruction.www.mindresearch.net

Muses3, LLCBooth: 223Muses3, LLC represents Ripple Effects, Texthelp, Scobre Press, and Science Flash Cubes in Texas. These partners provide student facing, technology based programs.www.muses3.com

ORIGO Education, Inc.Booth: 616ORIGO Education is an international mathematics education company dedicated to moving students forward with a deep understanding of mathematics. We strive to create innovative teaching resources and offer dynamic professional learning sessions. Educators own our company, author our products and present our professional learning workshops. www.origoeducation.com

Peoples EducationBooth: 407-506Peoples Education, creator of Measuring Up now has STAAR readiness materials for Science, Math and Reading as well as EOC for Algebra I, Geometry, Biology and English I. Additionally, see our new skill building MyQuest program and our enhanced assessment Insight for grades 1-11.www.peopleseducation.com

Pitsco EducationBooth: 307Pitsco Education is the leading provider of age-appropriate, student-centered, K-12 learning solutions.

Our standards-based K-12 curricula promote student success through positive and challenging learning experiences. Our curricula combine relevant, hands-on activities and a team-based, student-directed learning environment to deliver core courses and career skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. www.pitscoeducation.com

Plan4LearningBooth: 401Plan4Learning is a web-based software solution used to create District and Campus Improvement Plans. Our system is a simple, easy-to-use software solution designed to help streamline the process for those who are frustrated with the complications and regulations surrounding improvement plans. Request a free 30 day trial at www.plan4learning.com.www.plan4learning.com

Quantum LearningBooth: 706Quantum Learning is a research-based educational methodology resulting in a culture of student engagement, positive behavior, teaching excellence and students with strong character taking responsibility for their learning through programs that empower teachers, students, administrators and parents. www.quantumlearning.com

Read Naturally, Inc.Booth: 509Read Naturally’s innovative, research-proven reading programs provide high quality interventions and differentiated instruction for struggling readers. The programs focus on fluency, phonics, vocabulary, and assessment.www.readnaturally.com

Region One ESCBooth: 317Is your campus STAAR ready? STAAR One™ a Texas STAAR-Aligned Assessment Item Bank with over 27,000 aligned assessment items creates quality benchmarks in all STAAR assessed content areas, transadapated for ELL learners and maximal accessibility for students receiving special education services. Easily publish benchmarks by selecting readiness/supporting standards and levels of cognitive complexity. www.esc1.net



Renaissance LearningBooth: 416Renaissance Learning™ is the world’s leading provider of computer-based assessment technology for PreK–12 schools. Adopted by more than 70,000 North American schools, Renaissance Learning’s software provides daily formative assessment and periodic progress-monitoring technology to enhance curriculum, support instruction, and personalize practice in reading, writing, and math. Renaissance Learning is also a leading provider of school-improvement solutions.www.renlearn.com

Responsive LearningBooth: 417Responsive Learning’s Public Education division is a leading provider of education software solutions, including custom professional development solutions for teachers and administrators. CPE solutions include an online suite of courses for PDAS, STAAR, and others. Custom development, implementation, integration, and support of technology solutions – a turnkey approach – is our specialty. responsivelearning.com

SadlierBooth: 306A research-based approach to literacy featuring Sadlier Phonics and Word Study, PreK-6; Vocabulary Workshop, Grades 2-12, High Interest Classroom Readers, Grades 1-8, plus introducing New Vocabulary for Success grades 6-8 for Academic Vocabularywww.sadlier-oxford.com

SaxonBooth: 203Saxon publishes the nation’s best-selling and most thoroughly researched skills-based mathematics programs for Grades K-12, as well as classroom-tested phonics and spelling programs.www.saxonpublishers.com

ScholasticBooth: 513Educational Technologywww.scholastic.com

Scientific Minds, LLCBooth: 607Scientific Minds, LLC presents its effective, web-based Science Starters program for high school, middle school, and elementary school. Built from state student expectations, the program will enhance your curriculum

as it adapts to fit your existing strategies. This versatility makes Science Starters a teaching tool for all science classrooms.www.scientificminds.com

Seidlitz EducationBooth: 610We have the knowledge, skills, and passion to help you: increase the academic achievement of your English Language Learners; transform your classroom into a language-rich, interactive environment; build language practice opportunities into lesson plans; accelerate students’ progression from one language proficiency to the next level.www.johnseidlitz.com

Southwest EducationBooth: 410Southwest Education has been providing intervention reading and math programs to schools across Texas for the past 20 years. SW represents the Reading Plus Program, Ascend Math Program, the Visagraph, My Reading Coach and iRespond Clickers for assessment. Visit www.SouthwestLearning.com or call (866)472-6949.www.southwestlearning.com

STEMscopes - Rice UniversityBooth: 312STEMscopes is a new program from the makers of TAKScopes in Rice University’s Center for Technology in Teaching and Learning. STEMscopes provides educators and students the keys to science achievement through online instructional materials that address the rigor of the STAAR and newly-adopted science TEKS. This comprehensive resource is 100% aligned to the new TEKS and STAAR readiness and supporting standards for the following grade levels: Kindergarten through 4th grade, 5th grade and 6th-8th grades. Each TEKS objective is built into a SCOPE, or unit, centered on the research-based 5-E method of teaching with additional resources for Intervention and Acceleration.www.STEMscopes.com

Sylvan Learning CentersBooth: 219For the last 10 years, Sylvan has been providing individualized and group instruction on school campuses through SES and grant funding. Our math and reading intervention programs were designed for the economically disadvantaged and minority students that form the core population of many Schools in Improvement. Please stop by our booth to learn more about our offerings and the great results we’ve had! www.sylvanlearning.com

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TECSBooth: 401We are sharing with Plan 4 Learning (P4L).www.tecslink.com

Texas Educational SolutionsBooth: 516DO MORE WITH LESS funds! Texas Educational Solutions provides research-based RTI solutions with proven success throughout Texas for students at all ages and ability levels - intervention software and PD to rapidly improve student AYP success, in weeks not years, for Special Ed, Dyslexia, ESL, Dual language and credit recovery.www.txedsol.com

Texas InstrumentsBooth: 412Supporting each educator’s vision of student success in math and science, TI’s versatile education technology, curricular support materials and professional development can help enhance teaching and learning. Learn how the latest TI-Nspire™ handhelds and software can deepen understanding and how the wireless TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ system enables real-time assessment. Visit education.ti.com. education.ti.com

Texas Web TutorBooth: 413Texas Web Tutor is an Interactive online math STAAR/TAKS preparation program for grades 6-12. Texas Web Tutor is designed by Texas educators to specifically focus on the standards assessed on the new math STAAR (grades 6-8, and Algebra 1) and math TAKS.www.TexasWebTutor.com

TextHelp SystemsBooth: 223TextHelp Systems provides award winning software solutions for individuals with reading and writing difficulties or learning disabilities and for English Language Learners. Read&Write GOLD, TextHelp’s premiere education product, integrates with mainstream applications to provide students with the support tools they need to differentiate their own learning.www.texthelp.com

The BooksourceBooth: 608Booksource is a national trade book wholesaler serving K-12 schools.www.booksource.com

The Great Books FoundationBooth: 502The Great Books Foundation helps all students read for meaning, think critically, discuss rationally, and to grow as learners. The nonprofit Great Books Foundation offers award winning professional development and high-quality materials. www.greatbooks.org

The Master TeacherBooth: 511The Master Teacher is The Leading Provider of Continuous Professional Development for all educators. Our cost-effective Blended Learning Solutions include online, print, and workshop-driven experiences designed to provide the ongoing professional development necessary for educators to truly increase student achievement. www.masterteacher.comwww.masterteacher.com

TouchMathBooth: 606TouchMath helps maximize potential and build self-confidence among students of all abilities, learning styles, and cultures. A growing body of independent primary and secondary research continues to validate the fundamental principals of the TouchMath system and point to a common conclusion: TouchMath’s multisensory approach and sequential strategy improve student math comprehension and mastery for all learners.touchmath.com

Tutors with ComputersBooth: 712We offer an innovative and effective technology-based program that focuses on improving academic vocabulary and reading comprehension. High-frequency vocabulary words taught in the program are of particular benefit to English language learners. Students may access the program through netbooks, computers, internet tablets or telephones. All necessary materials are provided free of charge. Students proceed at their own pace at a time and place convenient to them.www.tutorswithcomputers.com

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