Program
Time
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - Noon 9:10 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Sunday, October 4
Topic
REGISTRATION
NEW BONUS SESSION: Conference attendees who arrive early on Sunday have the opportunity to attend Charlotte Danielson’s session, Conducting Professional Conversations, from 9:10 - 10:10 a.m. with the PIL participants (at no extra cost).
MORNING REFRESHMENTS (served in conjunction with registration) CONDUCTING PROFESSIONAL CONVERSATIONS (Culture & Data) Charlotte Danielson MULTIPLE BREAKOUT SESSIONS I Data Learning Communities: Teacher Teaming to Improve Student Math and Reading Skills (Data) John Smith, principal, Marsha Horvath, mathematics department coordinator, and Catherine Miller, reading specialist/reading remediation teacher - Pen Argyl H.S. - Penn Arygl S.D. Teachers as Leaders of Learning (Data) Carol Russell, curriculum coordinator, Penn-Delco S.D.; Pete Donaghy, principal, Cherrie Freeman and Lauren Jetty, seventh grade science teachers, and Kathy DiMichele, eighth grade social studies teacher - Northley M.S. - Penn-Delco S.D. Boosting Student Engagement through Kagan Structures (Culture) Jason Conway, program evaluation & data specialist, curriculum services, Capital Area I.U. #15 Professional Conduct and the Millennial Teachers (Culture) Carolyn Angelo, executive director, Pennsylvania Professional Standards and Practices Commission Establishing a Foundation for Change (Culture) Janet Adams, elementary school principal, Iron Forge Educational Center; and Dr. Sandra Tippett, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction - South Middleton S.D. MULTIPLE BREAKOUT SESSIONS II Using Data to Change Culture of Achievement Expectations: It’s About Time (Culture & Data) Eileen Sparduti, coordinator of student academic programs; and Rebecca Stanfield, principal, Troy M.S. - Troy Area S.D. Data Conferencing: A Key to Success (Data) Karen Daugherty, principal, Rose Tree E.S., Rose Tree Media S.D. Principals as Leading Learners: A Formative Approach to Enhancing Teacher Quality (Culture) Larry Robb, asst. superintendent K-12, Armstrong S.D.; Dr. Connie Moss, director, Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Duquesne University; and a principal from Armstrong S.D. - TBA Building a Culture of Respect (Culture) Dr. Janice Mindish, principal, Penn Manor H.S., Penn Manor S.D.; and Quay Hanna, Penn Manor school diversity consultant Leadership for Differentiation - Models for Professional Development (Culture & Data) Dr. Silvia Braidic, associate professor, Calif. Univ. of PA; Krista Mathias, asst. superintendent, Somerset Area S.D.; Tim Kretchman, dir. of curriculum and instruction, Meyersdale Area S.D.; and Joseph Bradley, principal, North Star H.S., North Star S.D. PAESSP BOOKSTORE LUNCH ON YOUR OWN PRESENTATION & POSTING OF COLORS FIRST GENERAL SESSION (Culture) Keynote: Dr. Neila Connors -- “If You Don’t Feed the Teachers, They Eat the Students” BEVERAGE BREAK
11:25 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Noon - 3 p.m. 12:25 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Sunday, October 4 (continued)
Time
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Topic
AN AFTERNOON WITH NEILA (Culture) MULTIPLE BREAKOUT SESSIONS III Vision-Driven Decision-Making: Dating Gauging the Process (Culture) Dr. Ronald Davis, principal, Mt. Lebanon S.H.S., Mt. Lebanon S.D. Conducting 30-minute DIBELS and 4Sight Data Meetings to Impact Student Growth (Data) Mary Catherine Reljac, principal, Pitcairn E.S.; and Michael Fisher, principal Ramsey E.S. Gateway S.D. Preview of the NISL Training Module: Leadership for Students with Disabilities (Culture & Data) Judy Ball, education consultant, Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) But I’m Not a Teacher of Reading (Culture) Thomas Jakubczyk, principal, Sun Valley H.S.; and Tara Young, language arts department chair - Penn-Delco S.D. Response to Intervention - The What, Why and How of Conducting an Effective and Successful RtI Program in Your School (Culture & Data) Susanne Macik, principal/federal programs coordinator, Bentworth E.S.; and Scott Martin, superintendent - Bentworth S.D. An Urgent Message of Student Achievement Data (Data) Dr. David Foley, principal, Hillview E.S.; and Dr. Brian Buchan, school psychologist Grove City Area S.D. Creating Agreement in Special Education: Conflict Resolution Skills for Parents and School Administrators (Culture) Kerry Smith, Esq., director; and Suzanne McDougall, constituency services program manager - Office for Dispute Resolution (funded by the PA Department of Education) How Do You Help the Secondary Student Reader to GROW in Four Years? (Culture) Thomas Conway, assistant principal, Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter H.S. PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION ANNUAL BANQUET Student Entertainment (before dinner) Educational Excellence Award Presented PAESSP Awards Presentation to Distinguished Principals Honor 2008-2009 President Honor 2009 Conference Committee Chair
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. 6:15 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, October 5
Time
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Topic
REGISTRATION CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IN EXHIBIT HALL PAESSP BOOKSTORE EXHIBITS OPEN SECOND GENERAL SESSION (Culture & Data) Keynote: Charlotte Danielson -- “Making the Most of Teacher Evaluation” MULTIPLE BREAKOUT SESSIONS I - SUPERVISION A Different Approach to Working with New Teachers (Culture) Dr. Todd Keruskin, principal; Keith Konyk, assistant principal; and Emily Sanders, assistant principal - Baldwin H.S. - Baldwin-Whitehall S.D. 2
Schedule - Continued on next page
9:20 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Program
Time
9:20 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Monday, October 5 (continued)
Topic
MULTIPLE BREAKOUT SESSIONS I - SUPERVISION - CONT. Data Team Meetings: A Foundation for Response to Intervention (Data) Jacie Maslyk, elementary principal, Crafton E.S., Carlynton S.D.; and Amy Burch, Elroy Avenue E.S., Brentwood Borough S.D. Using Data as a Tool for Systemic Reform (Data) Connie Rinker, principal; and Mary Kelly, assistant principal - Bucks County Technical H.S. A Simple Method to Catch Students Before They Fail (Data) Daniel Bonomo, principal; and DeAnne Casteel, communications studies/creative writing teacher - Bloomsburg Area H.S - Bloomsburg Area S.D. Differentiated Instruction by Differentiated Supervision - Inspiring Teachers to Greatness Through Professional Goal Setting and Differentiated Supervision (Culture & Data) Dr. Robert Williams, principal, Round Hills E.S., and chair of supervision and evaluation, Williamsport Area S.D. Getting Involved in Your Principals’ Associations David Bieri, PAESSP president; Rebecca Stanfield, PAESSP president-elect; Thomas Sigafoos, Jr., NAESP candidate for president-elect and NAESP representative on the PAESSP board; Dr. Melissa Patschke, NAESP editorial advisor and PAESSP regional representative; Michael Allison, PAESSP immediate past president; Brian Cashman, Sr., NASSP coordinator on PAESSP board; and Diane Cargile, NAESP president THIRD GENERAL SESSION (Culture & Data) Keynote: Dr. Douglas Reeves -- “Data Analysis: Looking Deeper Into Data” LUNCH IN THE EXHIBIT HALL PAST PRESIDENTS/NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPALS/PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON RETIREES LUNCHEON/MEETING (Speaker To Be Announced) MULTIPLE BREAKOUT SESSIONS II - SUPERVISION Creating a Culture to Support Continuous Improvement (Culture) Melissa Gorla, principal, Audubon E.S.; Judy Landis, principal, Methacton H.S.; and Jason Sogini, principal, Eagleville E.S. - Methacton S.D. Assess, Collaborate, Teach (ACT Now!)/Data Team Meetings (Data) Carolyn Payne, principal, Centre Hall-Potter E.S.; and Kurt Nyquist, principal, Penns Valley Area E.S. - Penns Valley Area S.D. Using Multiple Sources of Data to Improve Student Achievement (Data) Dr. Jim Bohan, assessment specialist, Lancaster Lebanon I.U. #13; and Deirdre Bauer, principal, Radio Park E.S., State College Area S.D. Marginal Teacher: Improvement or Dismissal (Culture) Robert Frick, Ed.D., superintendent, Lampeter-Strasburg S.D. The Impact of Classrooms for the Future on Academic Achievement (Culture) Ray McFall, principal, Marple Newtown H.S., Marple Newtown S.D. VISIT THE EXHIBITS PERSONAL GROWTH SESSIONS WITH CORPORATE SPONSORS I Horace Mann Insurance Company Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. (secondary endorsement) Virco, Inc. College Aid Professionals BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT HALL 3
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
3 p.m.
Schedule - Continued on next page
Monday, October 5 (continued)
Time
3:05 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Topic
PERSONAL GROWTH SESSIONS WITH CORPORATE SPONSORS II Kades-Margolis Corporation (elementary endorsement) The Hershey Company School Specialty Planning & Student Development (formerly Premier) VENDOR DOOR PRIZE DRAWING - EXHIBIT HALL MULTIPLE BREAKOUT SESSIONS III - DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION Building a Healthy Caring Community of Learners and Leaders (Culture) Phyllis Brown, coordinator, Capital Area Adventures, Capital Area Intermediate Unit Leave a Legacy: Mentoring the Next Generation of School Principals (Culture) Dr. James Bonner, state coordinator, Principals Leadership Induction Network (PLI) and PA Academy for the Profession of Teaching and Learning; Dr. Melissa Patschke, principal, Upper Providence E.S., Spring-Ford Area S.D., and Thomas Sigafoos, Jr., principal, Maple Glen E.S., Upper Dublin S.D. - PALS Natl. Principal Mentor Certification Program; and Robert Eichensehr, retired principal, Williamsport Area S.D., and Dr. Kimberly Hamilton, K-12 director of curriculum & instruction, Muncy S.D. - PLI mentors Helping Unite Data Analysis Teams (HUDAT) (Data) Dr. Filomena Covert, district consultant; Carol McGrane, district consultant; and Bobby Barletta, professional development - Luzerne Intermediate Unit #18 Using Data Wisely . . . Leads to Increased Achievement (Data) Sue Shipman, principal, and Donna Wheaton, Response to Intervention coordinator, Troy Elementary Schools - Troy Area S.D; and Tara Bruza, Step By Step Learning consultant Improving School Culture Through Professional Learning Communities (Culture) Dr. Gennaro Piraino, Jr., principal; and Kathy Ferlin, teacher - Baggaley E.S. Greater Latrobe S.D. Extending Student-Athlete Success (Culture) Dr. Aimee Kimball, director of mental training, Center for Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
3:35 p.m. - 4 p.m. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
ENJOY DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Tuesday, October 6
Time
7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Topic
REGISTRATION BUFFET BREAKFAST & ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING FOURTH GENERAL SESSION Keynote: David Andrews, Esq. (Managing partner of Andrews and Beard) -- “Legal Update” RETIRING OF THE COLORS
11 a.m.
See You Next Year in Pittsburgh Save the Date - October 24-26, 2010!
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