Summer Conference

You have the instructional staff hired, so what now? Students across Missouri deserve more than just a warm body at the front of the classroom. Our students need someone skilled in the areas of instruction and curriculum deployment. Providing high-quality instruction does not happen by chance; it comes from having a solid foundation in the nuances of instruction and planning. Join us during our summer Champion Instruction Training as we look at how we can better equip our newly certified and alt-certified teachers to meet the challenging demands of providing high-quality instruction in our classrooms.

During our Summer Champion Instruction Training, we will be offering whole group sessions as well as two separate strands to help districts meet these needs:

• Whole Group Sessions will take place on both days. On Day One, all participants will start the day with Dr. Janie Pyle as she provides a session on The Evidence of High-Quality Instruction. At the beginning of Day Two, Mollie Bolton (Special School District) will share her expertise in High Leverage Practices. After lunch on Day Two, we will spend the rest of our time together getting updates from DESE personnel and one final session focusing on Moving from Compliance to Engagement to Empowerment. Both days will end with participants having time to reflect on focus talks and ask questions. 
• Strand One: Teachers and Instructional Coaches Focus—In addition to the whole-group sessions, we will add to Champion Teaching by focusing on effective instruction. On Day One, this group will focus on the importance of instructional routines and procedures while also participating in a session discussing the difference between instructional techniques and strategies. On Day Two, the breakout session will cover the topic of double planning, which includes lesson plans that include what students will do during instruction.
• Stand Two: Administrators, Curriculum Directors, and Instructional Coaches Focus: In these sessions, participants will have the chance to engage in learning exercises aimed at the importance of observation and feedback for the first-year and alt-/non-certified teacher. On Day Two, special guest Stacy Johnson, Gasconade County, will share her district’s approach to Developing Quality PD for Newly Certified and non-Certified Instructional Staff. 

During the training, individuals from each strand will have the opportunity to collaborate and develop a plan of support for the upcoming school year. This is a crucial step in ensuring a successful academic year, making the training even more valuable. 

This Summer Leadership Training will be an excellent way for districts to bring leadership teams, instructional coaches, non-traditional teachers, and first and second-year teachers together in one place to focus on their individual needs. Group discounts for individuals from the same district are available, so gather your folks and register for this exciting event today!

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