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NJCSA 2010 Conference Breakout Sessions as of Feb. 17, 2010
School
Date Target
Day Start Time End Time Title Presented by Description Strand Location Operational
(sortable) Audience
Level
A charter school that collaborates with Rutgers University will describe how to set up a Teachers,
Gloria Bonilla-Santiago and Dr.
Building University Partnerships partnership with an institution of higher learning, how to collaborate for successful School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
Deanna Burney, LEAP Advocating for
Thursday 3/18/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM with a Charter School: Lessons outcomes and how to build on mutual interest for student learning. This successful Monmouth IV Board Members, Intermediate,
Academy University Charter Charter Schools
of Success and Accountability relationship has ensured the charter school's 100% graduation rate and 100% college Business Experienced
School
placement. Officials
This session offers empowering tips for engaging and working with government officials
to best capitalize on what your charter school has to offer local communities. The
Carrying the Charter Public Teachers,
presenters provide strategies and tangible examples on creating and maintaining
Dale Florio, Princeton Public School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
School Message Through strong, working relationships with relevant government decision makers and other Advocating for
Thursday 3/18/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Affairs Group, Inc.; Carl Zeitz, Atlantic III Board Members, Intermediate,
Effective Advocacy and community leaders so that they become vocal advocates for your school. Additionally, Charter Schools
Riverfront Associates Business Experienced
Communications we discuss ways and means of using public relations to create an effective
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informational platform on which decision makers can build and secure advocacy for
charter schools.
Effective communication and marketing allows you to establish a strong identity and
build support both inside and outside of your school community. Presentations to
Teachers, Pre-Op/New,
Effective School David Sandler, Sandler parents, boards and community groups, as well as e-mails, memos, letters and Advocating for Sea Bright
Friday 3/19/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM School Leaders, Intermediate,
Communications and Marketing Communication Services proposals that are vague, inconsistent or bureaucratic reflect poorly on your school. Charter Schools North
Board Members Experienced
This session gives participants the advantage of proven strategies on how to achieve
communication goals by presenting useful information clearly and concisely.
This panel provides charter schools with information and techniques for creating
Timothy White, MWW Group;
positive media relationships. Discussion focuses on key issues and topics that schools Pre-Op/New,
Communications 101 for Charter John Mooney, New Jersey Advocating for School Leaders,
Friday 3/19/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM can leverage to secure media coverage, ways to build solid personal relationships with Atlantic III Intermediate,
Schools Spotlight; Bruno Tedeschi, Jaffe Charter Schools Board Members
elected officials and the media, and practices for enhancing communication and saving Experienced
Communications, Inc.
resources through the use of search-engine friendly websites and social media outlets.
The Harlem Children’s Zone has changed the paradigm for community partnership
models. It is a testament that the most successful educational models include dynamic
School Leaders,
and strategic community partnerships. When partnered with strong community
Building Dynamic Community Karen Thomas, Marion P. Advocating for Sea Bright Board Members, Pre-Op/New,
Friday 3/19/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM organizations where the mission and vision are shared, schools build capacity and
Partnerships Thomas Charter School Charter Schools South Business Intermediate
produce mutual benefits for schools as part of the community. This session explores
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ways to maximize resources and to create effective collaborations that transform
learning and instruction.
This session reviews the responsibilities of charter school administrators and board
members in relation to public school law, such as Sunshine Law, due process, special
Board Governance Training and Joseph Conway, Camden's Charter School School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
Thursday 3/18/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM education law, and school assessments. Topics span day-to-day school operations and Atlantic III
Charter School Law Promise Charter High School Operations Board Members Intermediate
board member governance with regards to policies and procedures. Specific guiding
cases and scenario examples will be reviewed.
Brian Keenan and Jeff Crum, Learn the ins and outs of charter school facility development and financing from a panel
Real Estate Advisory and of industry experts, including NJ’s leaders in charter school facility development and Pre-Op/New,
The Ins and Outs of Charter Charter School School Leaders,
Thursday 3/18/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Development Services; Mike financing. Get answers to your questions from NJ charter school leaders who have Monmouth III Intermediate,
School Facility Development Operations Board Members
DeBlasio, Greater Brunswick gone through the process. Find out what you can afford, what lenders look for, where to Experienced
Charter School find financing, and how to prepare your school and board for a facility project.
For the first time in 20 years, the IRS is requiring charter schools to comply with not-for-
The New IRS Form 990: profit corporation law, which includes filing the IRS Form 990. This interactive session School Leaders,
Pre-Op/New,
Preparing Charter Schools for Terence Cook, Fiscal highlights the significant changes of the core form and then addresses the requirements Charter School Oceanport Board Members,
Thursday 3/18/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Intermediate,
the Opportunities and Management Associates for increased charter school governance disclosures; stringent policies and procedures; Operations North Business
Experienced
Challenges identification of directors, officers and key employees compensation; and preparing for Officials
audited financial statements.
Ever spend an hour in a board meeting talking about paint colors for new classrooms or Teachers,
Dr. Brian Carpenter, Charter grass-cutting services? Former superintendent and past board member Dr. Brian School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
Five Dysfunctions of Charter Charter School Oceanport
Thursday 3/18/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM School Governance and Carpenter has, and he is on a crusade to end this kind of board dysfunction in charter Board Members, Intermediate,
School Boards Operations South
Management Consultant schools. You’ll be challenged to improve your board leadership while laughing at real Business Experienced
examples of boards aspiring to new heights of mediocrity. Officials
This schedule is subject to changes. 1
NJCSA 2010 Conference Breakout Sessions as of Feb. 17, 2010
School
Date Target
Day Start Time End Time Title Presented by Description Strand Location Operational
(sortable) Audience
Level
This session explains the distinction between policies and regulations/procedures, their
School Leaders,
Understanding Policies and importance, how to develop them, and how to keep up-to-date with policy and Pre-Op/New,
Philip Nicastro, Strauss Esmay Charter School Board Members,
Thursday 3/18/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Regulations/Procedures for regulation/procedure requirements. Learn how to determine if a policy or regulation is Atlantic III Intermediate,
Associates Operations Business
Charter Schools mandated by the state, how to write a policy, and when to update, revise or develop a Experienced
Officials
new policy.
Keith Timko, Real Estate All charter schools can save money on operations, reduce their environmental impact,
Advisory and Development and raise awareness about energy use, including making this a part of the curriculum,
School Leaders,
Services; Ken Karle, LAN through energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. This session focuses on Pre-Op/New,
A Whole School Approach to Charter School Board Members,
Thursday 3/18/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Associates; Brian DeLuca, TRC energy-efficiency programs available to charter schools in the state, introduces Monmouth III Intermediate,
Energy Efficiency Operations Business
Companies; Sara Vernon participants to NJ’s TEACH program (Teaching Energy Awareness with Children’s Experienced
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Sterman, The Reinvestment Help) and explores how schools can access capital for improvements and take
Fund advantage of the current focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Hear about national trends in charter school quality that could affect your school.
During the life of your charter – from the moment you apply until your renewal – your Teachers,
E. Ted Fujimoto, Elevate
school is in a continual improvement process. Regardless of the rigor of your schools School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
Charter Schools National; Jill E. Charter School
Thursday 3/18/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Elevate Your Charter School authorizer, your school should strive for excellence beyond what is expected. Learn Monmouth IV Board Members, Intermediate,
Shahen, Elevate Charter Operations
about a national initiative by state charter school associations called Elevate Charter Business Experienced
Schools NY
Schools that is designed to help you identify the things holding your school back in Officials
delivering undeniable student success.
This session covers the art and science of fundraising with a focus on the special School Leaders,
Janice Alderman and Heather Pre-Op/New,
Strategies for Successful School challenges facing charter schools. Topics will include the five steps to successful Charter School Board Members,
Thursday 3/18/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Robinson, Partnership in Monmouth V Intermediate,
Fundraising fundraising, including organizational issues, pros and cons of setting up a separate Operations Business
Philanthropy Experienced
fundraising arm, and the tools for developing a successful fundraising team. Officials
This session describes the functions of a certified school business administrator in a
school. So many new and developing charters minimize and/or don't comprehend the
School Leaders,
The Importance of Maximizing financial and administrative role this person plays in a school's operation. NJ statute
Georgette Regnault, Hope Charter School Oceanport Board Members,
Thursday 3/18/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM the Business Function in Your requires every public school to have a certified BA on staff, but quite a few charters are Pre-Op/New
Academy Charter School Operations North Business
Charter School skimping on this requirement. Learn about the school business administrator's highly
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specialized responsibilities and how the school business administrator should work with
the school leader to ensure a smoothly running and successful operation.
When looking at their facility options, charter schools can take an integrated approach
Keith Timko, Real Estate
that explores a wide range of options that bring the benefits of green to their schools.
Advisory and Development School Leaders,
School Facilities and An This session discusses how to balance a desire for more integrated design with the Pre-Op/New,
Services; Marc R. Parette, Charter School Board Members,
Thursday 3/18/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Integrated Approach to difficult financial realities of most schools. We describe good examples of what is Monmouth III Intermediate,
Parette Somjen Architects LLC; Operations Business
Sustainability possible, including creative partnerships, a range of cost-effective options that do not Experienced
Mike DeBlasio, Greater Officials
cost more, and new opportunities to include solar photovoltaic panels that can be a long-
Brunswick Charter School
term solution for reducing the ongoing operational cost of charter schools.
A quality charter school has many key characteristics and the demand for such quality
Douglas Thaman, National Pre-Op/New,
Charter School Quality, charter schools far exceeds the supply. This session will focus on the characteristics of Charter School School Leaders,
Thursday 3/18/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Association of Charter School Monmouth IV Intermediate,
Principles to Practice a high quality charter school and the indicators, measures, and metrics used to Operations Board Members
Authorizers Experienced
determine quality.
Participants will be able to develop strategies to take control of purchasing in the
Charter School Purchasing: charter school to be in compliance with NJ State Law. Learn the basic procurement School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
James Shoop, Plainfield Public Charter School Oceanport
Thursday 3/18/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM What You Should Know to Keep methods that must be used when purchasing in NJ. Understand the importance of Business Intermediate,
School District Operations North
You Out of Trouble! Ethics in Purchasing and be able to present the importance to every staff member in Officials Experienced
your charter school.
A team of highly experienced presenters will briefly review the critical tasks faced by
new charter schools as they move from approval to opening then navigate their first School Leaders,
Getting Started, A Conversation
Jeffrey Lischin, Jeffrey Lischin year, followed by a group discussion. The workshop will be an opportunity for Charter School Sea Bright Board Members,
Thursday 3/18/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM with Newly Approved and Newly Pre-Op/New
Consulting; Joni Berman participants to bring their challenges and to share their experiences. As the title Operations North Business
Opened Charter Schools
indicates, attendees will be expected to be active participants seeking guidance from Officials
their peers as well as from the experts.
This schedule is subject to changes. 2
NJCSA 2010 Conference Breakout Sessions as of Feb. 17, 2010
School
Date Target
Day Start Time End Time Title Presented by Description Strand Location Operational
(sortable) Audience
Level
Sara Vernon Sterman, The Securing an adequate facility is one of the most significant challenges facing charter School Leaders,
Pre-Op/New,
Charter School Facility Reinvestment Fund; Joseph V. schools, and financing is critical in overcoming this obstacle. Learn about different Charter School Board Members,
Friday 3/19/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Monmouth III Intermediate,
Financing 101 Palazzolo, NJ Community financing options and how to match them to your school’s needs. Find out what lenders Operations Business
Experienced
Capital look for and how to plan for a successful project. Officials
This workshop is designed to provide the basics about writing proposals for obtaining Pre-Op/New,
Show Me the Money: Grant Janice Solkov, Educational Charter School Oceanport Teachers,
Friday 3/19/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM grant funds. Learn fundamental points for successful grant writing and possible grant Intermediate,
Writing 101 Consultant Operations North School Leaders
funding sources. Experienced
Learn how and why finger-scanning biometrics is an ideal solution for school
School Leaders,
Practical Biometric ID Solutions administrators to identify students, to provide accurate records that facilitate funding Pre-Op/New,
Raymond Fry, IdentiMetrics, Charter School Board Members,
Friday 3/19/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM for Accountability and Security and to provide a safer environment for everybody on campus. Finger scanning provides Atlantic IV Intermediate,
Inc. Operations Business
in Schools indisputable accuracy that is faster, safer, reliable and key to the efficient operation of a Experienced
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school. It’s just smart business!
The National Charter School Resource Center (NCSRC) provides on-demand
The National Charter School resources, information and technical assistance to support successful planning,
Resource Center: Technical Abner Oakes, National Charter authorizing, implementation and sustainability of high-quality charter schools; to Charter School School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
Friday 3/19/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Monmouth III
Assistance and Resources for School Resource Center evaluate the effects of charter schools; and to disseminate information about Operations Board Members Intermediate
Charter Schools successful practices in them. Session participants will learn of and discuss the
NCSRC’s recent work.
Learn the story of Revolution Foods and how the organization has transformed school
food service by providing healthy meals and nutrition education to schools throughout
California, Washington, D.C., and Denver. These programs include K-12 charter
Teachers,
schools, school districts, preschool Head Start programs and after-school programs.
School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
Transforming the Way We Feed Kristin Richmond and Erin Through serving students the highest quality balanced meals and teaching them to Charter School Oceanport
Friday 3/19/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Board Members, Intermediate,
Our Children Lewellen, Revolution Foods engage in healthier decisions, school partners have reported higher attention levels in Operations South
Business Experienced
class, fewer disciplinary problems, an increased interest in healthy food, and weight
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loss amongst their students. We discuss your nutrition and health and wellness goals
for your school and how to run a cost-effective and operationally friendly healthy meal
program.
Teachers,
Building on last year's session "Nuts and Bolts of Charter School Law," this session
Thomas O. Johnston, Esq., School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
Advanced Legal Strategies for reviews laws specific to charter schools and describes advanced legal strategies and Charter School Sea Bright
Friday 3/19/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Porzio, Bromberg & Newman Board Members, Intermediate,
Charter School Success best practices to diminish exposure in the common areas impacting charter school Operations North
P.C. Business Experienced
liability.
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This session describes turnaround dynamics, helps school personnel make a
Richard O'Neill, Renaissance determination about their school's status, and discusses what needs to be done if the Charter School School Leaders,
Friday 3/19/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Turning Around a Failing School Atlantic IV Experienced
School Services school is underperforming. The presenters use a case study of the turnaround of a Operations Board Members
failing charter school to illustrate the lessons learned and turnaround approaches.
Teachers,
Cynthia Hoenes and John This overview discusses the laws and regulations governing Special Education in all NJ School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
NJ Special Education Rules and Charter School Oceanport
Friday 3/19/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Worthington, NJ DOE Office of public schools. Learn the timelines and procedures for complying with Federal and Board Members, Intermediate,
Regulations Operations South
Special Education State laws and regulations. Business Experienced
Officials
School Leaders,
Privacy: It is More than Cyber Learn about the loss-exposure associated with various new security threats. In Pre-Op/New,
Toby Merrill, ACE Group of Charter School Sea Bright Board Members,
Friday 3/19/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Insurance With Social particular, the session examines cyber crime, privacy and network security and other Intermediate,
Insurance Companies Operations South Business
Networking security breaches, and a method schools can use to assess these risks. Experienced
Officials
This schedule is subject to changes. 3
NJCSA 2010 Conference Breakout Sessions as of Feb. 17, 2010
School
Date Target
Day Start Time End Time Title Presented by Description Strand Location Operational
(sortable) Audience
Level
This session provides practical resources and strategies for effective literacy instruction
Increasing Pre-Op/New,
Connecting Reading, Writing, Sarah Tantillo, Sarah Tantillo, in grades 3-12, addressing these questions: What are the key critical reading Teachers,
Thursday 3/18/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Student Monmouth V Intermediate,
and Test-Prep Instruction Ed.D., LLC strategies, and how do we use them to comprehend? How can we connect reading, School Leaders
Achievement Experienced
writing and test-prep instruction to strengthen students' literacy skills?
Learn about the Cloud Institute’s EfS Standards and Performance Indicators and
Analyzing Student Work for Jaimie Cloud, The Cloud discuss how to design and assess them in your curricula. We will practice looking at Increasing Pre-Op/New,
Sea Bright Teachers,
Thursday 3/18/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Evidence of Education for Institute for Sustainability student work samples for evidence of the EfS attributes. Finally, we will focus on what it Student Intermediate,
North School Leaders
Sustainability (EfS) Education takes to assess our strengths and, where appropriate, what it takes to re-orient our Achievement Experienced
curriculum and instructional practices to educate for sustainability.
This workshop introduces teachers and administrators to the NJ requirements for
Teachers,
business, economics and financial literacy, as well as providing opportunities for
Business, Economics, and Sheila Van Diver, NJ Business Increasing School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
students to learn practical issues that impact their lives. Participants learn the Sea Bright
Thursday 3/18/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Financial Literacy - Getting Teachers Education Student Board Members, Intermediate,
importance of teaching students basic business, economic and financial principles as South
Ready for Life Association Achievement Business Experienced
practical life skills. We also explore academic, life and workplace readiness skills
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through these subjects, as well as available resources.
Quality after-school programs improve student outcomes such as better grades,
improved work and study habits, task persistence and social skills. Equally important,
Amy Plotch, New Jersey School
they provide a safe haven for students during the most dangerous time of the day. Increasing
After School and Charter School: Age Care Coalition; Mary Oceanport School Leaders, Intermediate,
Thursday 3/18/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM LEAP Academy's after-school program incorporates arts, fitness and socialization Student
Extending Opportunity Rivera, LEAP Academy South Board Members Experienced
along with academic support for Camden's students. Using the LEAP example, this Achievement
University Charter School
workshop shows how schools and after-school programs can partner to improve
student success.
MathNext provides professional development to teachers and teacher-leaders of
grades 6 to 9 mathematics, using cutting-edge webinar technology. This session
Lisa Warner, Center for
MathNext: A Look into describes some of the main ways in which teachers' instructional practices may change Increasing Pre-Op/New,
Effective School Practices, Sea Bright Teachers,
Thursday 3/18/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Reforming Mathematics in order to enhance mathematics instruction. For example, they include changes in the Student Intermediate,
Rutgers University Graduate North School Leaders
Instruction ways teachers listen to and follow students' ideas, highlight student thinking, set up Achievement Experienced
School of Education
hypothetical (or actual) situations about an existing problem and encourage students to
question and make sense of their own and others' representations.
This session focuses on maintaining a comprehensive school health program through
Increasing Pre-Op/New,
Promoting Health in the Charter the understanding of statues and Administrative code that impact the delivery of Health Sea Bright Teachers,
Thursday 3/18/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Beverly Stern Student Intermediate,
School Setting Services. Topics include requirements for physical examinations for school students, South School Leaders
Achievement Experienced
issues relating to delegation of epinephrine and current legal issues.
Literacy Centers: Organizing
Samuel Dela Cruz and Remi This session reviews what Literacy Centers are and the importance of incorporating Increasing Pre-Op/New,
and Facilitating Learning Centers Teachers,
Thursday 3/18/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Dabney, Marion P. Thomas them in a Balanced Literacy Program. In-depth discussions identify various literacy- Student Monmouth V Intermediate,
that Support the Balanced School Leaders
Charter School based centers and activities that go in each center. Achievement Experienced
Literacy Program in Grades K-5
This session discusses the concepts of Understanding by Design (UbD) as a unit
Understanding by Design, project template and its incorporation into the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Increasing
Joseph Conway, Camden's Oceanport Teachers, Intermediate,
Thursday 3/18/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Curriculum Mapping, and Standards. We will review whole school curriculum in light of curriculum mapping and Student
Promise Charter High School South School Leaders Experienced
Differentiated Instruction how to incorporate differentiated instruction techniques into the UbD framework to meet Achievement
every learner's needs.
Come, explore the emotional dynamics of classroom life as they impact teachers and
interfere with the teaching/learning process. Participants realize their difficult emotional Increasing
The Emotional Climate in the Claudia Zuorick, Soaring Sea Bright
Thursday 3/18/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM experiences in classrooms and schools are not unique but common to teachers Student Teachers Intermediate
Classroom Heights Charter School South
everywhere. Teachers are introduced to the difference between reacting destructively Achievement
and responding constructively. This session is limited to 20 attendees.
African-American males have been categorized as an ―endangered species." The
comparative numbers between those in college and those in jail are staggering. Studies Increasing Pre-Op/New,
Closing the Achievement Gap for Curtis Lawrence, Marion P. Teachers,
Friday 3/19/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM have shown that the high drop-out rates in this demographic have a direct correlation to Student Atlantic IV Intermediate,
African-American Male Students Thomas Charter School School Leaders
low standardized test scores. This session will explore strategies that engage boys in Achievement Experienced
the classroom and provide culturally relevant materials to develop lifelong learners.
This schedule is subject to changes. 4
NJCSA 2010 Conference Breakout Sessions as of Feb. 17, 2010
School
Date Target
Day Start Time End Time Title Presented by Description Strand Location Operational
(sortable) Audience
Level
Unity Charter School implemented the Positive Discipline character education program
Unity Charter School, A Positive as a comprehensive whole school model. Learn how engaging student voice, fostering
Discipline School: Using Teresa LaSala, Positive connection, teaching essential life skills, building social and emotional competence, and Increasing Teachers,
Friday 3/19/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Solution-focused Discipline to Discipline Association; Carolyn using effective classroom management strategies resulted in a community based on Student Monmouth IV School Leaders, Experienced
Build a Powerful Learning Mungo, Unity Charter School mutual respect and enhanced academic learning -- and significantly reduced Achievement Board Members
Community disciplinary challenges. Its effective implementation earned Unity Charter School the
highest level designation as a Positive Discipline International Demonstration School.
This presentation concentrates on two foci: the relationship between educational
Why Incorporating Multicultural Sherri Parmenter and Anthony leaders and multicultural/global literature and the types of leadership educators who Increasing Pre-Op/New,
Teachers,
Friday 3/19/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM and Global Literature in the Calandrillo, Atlantic Cape promulgate for the inclusion of multicultural literature in the classroom practice. Learn Student Monmouth V Intermediate,
School Leaders
Classroom Is So Important Community College practical suggestions on how and when to incorporate this genre of literature in the Achievement Experienced
classroom.
Has your school been sucked into a seemingly never-ending cycle of NJ ASK test
prep? Do you want to return to the core values and educational philosophy on which
Increasing
Becoming a Mission-driven Cynthia Millinger, Charter your school was founded while still working toward meeting AYP? Learn how to turn Oceanport Teachers, Intermediate,
Friday 3/19/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Student
School Again School Startup your charter school’s mission and philosophy into teachable standards for all grades South School Leaders Experienced
Achievement
and subjects to ensure your students to get the complete education that attracted them
to your school in the first place.
Lost in Translation? Learning to How can schools transition to the National Advisory Panel’s recommendations? The
key is translation — making sure teachers and students understand the Panel’s Increasing Pre-Op/New,
Speak the Language of Fluency Debbie Crawford and Marcie Sea Bright Teachers,
Friday 3/19/2010 10:00 AM 11:30 AM statement, ―The curriculum must simultaneously develop conceptual understanding, Student Intermediate,
& Understanding to Develop Doll, Pearson South School Leaders
computational fluency and problem solving skills.‖ Walk away with specific classroom Achievement Experienced
Mathematical Proficiency
strategies that balance procedural facility with the ability to reason mathematically.
Learn how to view technology as a whole and gather tips to better prioritizing and
Teachers,
Technology as a Manageable Louis Pizzigoni III and Tara implementation. Gain understanding of the common mistakes made with technology Increasing Pre-Op/New,
School Leaders,
Friday 3/19/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM and Cost Effective Solution to Massey, Network Information management and discuss solutions and strategies to these problems. This presentation Student Monmouth IV Intermediate,
Business
Enhancing Education Technologies emphasizes the importance of staff development as a key to successful technology in Achievement Experienced
Officials
the classroom and also as a potential means of saving money for the school.
This two-part workshop is designed specifically for teachers of 3rd through 8th grade
students. The workshop explores a variety of activities that teachers can use to help
their students meet the expectations of the Standards and support their preparation for
Math NJ ASK Preparation for 3rd Increasing Pre-Op/New,
Sally Schannen, Sally the NJ ASK tests. The workshop content consists of rich problems and longer Teachers,
Friday 3/19/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM through 8th Grade Students -- Student Monmouth V Intermediate,
Schannen, LLC explorations of activities picked from the different Math Core Curriculum Standards. School Leaders
Part 1 Achievement Experienced
The activities are designed to illustrate ways that students develop and construct their
solutions; foster ways of questioning that affect change in student performance; and
develop teacher content and process expertise.
John Henry, Educational
Teachers,
Information and Resource Learn how to create online courses and units using free, open-source software, such as
Increasing School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
Center (EIRC); Diane Viehweg, Moodle. Teachers can store their lesson plans, interactive assignments, and Oceanport
Friday 3/19/2010 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Classrooms 24/7 Student Board Members, Intermediate,
Coordinator for South Jersey multimedia elements online and make them available to teachers, parents, North
Achievement Business Experienced
Academy of Teaching & administrators and students.
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Learning
Teachers,
The 21st century workforce must be ready for global competition and technological
Jay Dugan, Educational Increasing School Leaders, Pre-Op/New,
advances. To prepare students for this future, this workshop walks teachers and
Friday 3/19/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Data-driven Decisions Information and Resource Student Atlantic III Board Members, Intermediate,
administrators through the process of identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each
Center (EIRC) Achievement Business Experienced
student and making curricular decisions based upon this data.
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Learn effective strategies for using quarterly benchmarks, mock tests, annual plans,
and an analytical rubric for aligning curriculum, instruction methods, student Increasing Pre-Op/New,
Effective Use of Data: Strategies Nihat Guvercin, Bergen Arts
Friday 3/19/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM assessment and program evaluation. Participants will also learn how to analyze school Student Monmouth III School Leaders Intermediate,
for Administrators and Science Charter School
improvement documents to ensure these elements are met and linked together Achievement Experienced
systematically.
This schedule is subject to changes. 5
NJCSA 2010 Conference Breakout Sessions as of Feb. 17, 2010
School
Date Target
Day Start Time End Time Title Presented by Description Strand Location Operational
(sortable) Audience
Level
This session helps educators understand what a professional learning community is
Professional Learning (and isn’t), what components are required for success, how to find the best way to
Jerry Woehr, Educational generate interest and support, and how to use this framework to make major changes Increasing
Communities: Understanding, Teachers, Intermediate,
Friday 3/19/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Information and Resource in how we learn so we can reach more students effectively. Participants are provided Student Monmouth IV
Supporting and Developing Their School Leaders Experienced
Center (EIRC) background knowledge and research on why this process is so effective. From dealing Achievement
Growth
with reluctant staff through to finding time in the schedule for teams to meet, issues
affecting developing a PLC are addressed.
This twp-part workshop is designed specifically for teachers of 3rd through 8th grade
students. The workshop explores a variety of activities that teachers can use to help
their students meet the expectations of the Standards and support their preparation for
Math NJ ASK Preparation for 3rd Increasing Pre-Op/New,
Sally Schannen, Sally the NJ ASK tests. The workshop content consists of rich problems and longer Teachers,
Friday 3/19/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM through 8th Grade Students -- Student Monmouth V Intermediate,
Schannen, LLC explorations of activities picked from the different Math Core Curriculum Standards. School Leaders
Part 2 Achievement Experienced
The activities are designed to illustrate ways that students develop and construct their
solutions; foster ways of questioning that affect change in student performance; and
develop teacher content and process expertise.
Increasing Pre-Op/New,
Robyn Douglas, Foundation Learn the many ways to utilize iLife software in the classroom and the skills necessary Oceanport Teachers,
Friday 3/19/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Using iLife in the Classroom Student Intermediate,
Academy Charter School to create teaching tools with iLife. Come away with sample classroom activities. North School Leaders
Achievement Experienced
Increased accountability and the recognition of multiple measures of student success
have resulted in a heightened awareness of data analysis as an essential component in
improving instruction. School leaders must use many data elements in the school- Increasing Pre-Op/New,
Julie Stapleton Carroll, Sea Bright School Leaders,
Friday 3/19/2010 3:00 PM 4:30 PM How to Measure Success improvement process. Effective use of data measures achievement and suggests Student Intermediate,
Foundations, Inc North Board Members
effective instructional strategies. This workshop focuses on types of data available for Achievement Experienced
review and the process of developing appropriate questions in examining the data for
school improvement.
This schedule is subject to changes. 6
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