Summer Conference

A saying often repeated is, “you will only have one opportunity to present grade level content before your students matriculate to the next grade.”  This means that later they may get something similar to the previous content, but they will not get the same material again. Our emphasis on Tier One/Whole Group instruction has been replaced with small group review with the belief that addressing missing skills must happen first before a student can tackle grade level material.  Research tells us otherwise. The less time spent on grade level content over time, the further behind our students become. This event is focused on new/alternatively certified teachers, and those that would like specific skills in classroom culture, instructional preparation, execution and proven practices that focus on academic growth.  We will also provide breakout sessions specifically for instructional coaches on how to best support consistent instructional practice.

Here are some of the topics we will cover during our time together:

• How A.I. can assist in promoting productive struggle through problem-solving
• Preparing a classroom environment that reaches beyond compliance to engagement (techniques that will create a predictable, stable and safe classroom)
• How instructional coaches can benefit from processes that promote a clear pathway to meet instructional expectations and performance
• Step-by-step planning and execution of Tier One instruction emphasizing Explicit Instructional techniques such as modeling, focused practice, and instructional evaluation.
• Intentional and purposeful practice, specific feedback and “redos”
• How student “Agency” can combat student work refusal and apathy while promoting student responsibility for learning.

Attendee Fees: