Indiana State University
Bayh College of Education
Sycamore Educators Day
Saturday, November 7, 2009

Location: University Hall, the new home of the Bayh College of Education!!
Registration Deadline: October 23, 2009

Continuous School Improvement
Becoming a Complete Professional

7:45 am Open

8:00 – 8:45 am Registration, Coffee, Conversation, & Continental Breakfast

8:45 – 9:00 am Opening & Welcoming Remarks

Dr. Daniel J. Bradley, President, Indiana State University

Dr. Bradley Balch, Dean, Bayh College of Education

Dr. Jay Gatrell, Dean, School of Graduate Studies

9:00 – 9:50 am Keynote Speaker: Dr. Diane Cargile, President,

National Association of Elementary School Principals

9:50 am Housekeeping, Dr. Rebecca Libler, Associate Dean, Bayh College of Education

Session I 10:00 am – 10:55 am (Please choose one)

E = Elementary, M = Middle School, H = High School

1. “High Achieving African-American Male High School Students’ Perceptions of Mattering at School” ~ Catherine Tucker, Ass’t. Professor, Counseling

Results from recent research conducted in Indiana will be shared. Male African-American high achieving high school students were interviewed about their perceptions of who matters to them at school, who they matter to, and how this may impact their academic success. Implications for educator practice are included. (H)

2. “If You Have a ‘Condition’ Section 504 May be For You” ~ James Jacobs, Professor, Special Education

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is frequently confusing to LEAs. The presenter will clarify who is eligible for services under Section 504, articulate services that must be provided, and identify the required participants of a 504 team. (E, M, H)

3. “Design Effective, Efficient, and Appealing Instruction for Students” ~ Feng-Qi Lai, Associate Professor, CIMT

In this session, the presenter will discuss designing effective, efficient, and appealing instruction, focusing on instructional strategies development. Examples of effective instructional strategies using various technologies will be provided. (E, M, H)

4. “Performance Based Lesson Planning and Assessment. How Do We Know When Our Students Get It?” ~ Larry Tinnerman, Ass’t. Professor, CIMT

A look at the P.I.A.R. model of instruction. Plan, Instruct, Assess, Reflect. How quality assessment and reflection informs future planning and instruction. (M, H)

5. “Translating the School Improvement Plan to the Classroom” ~ Leslie Ballard, Director, NCA

Classroom and school improvement: how do they align? Participants will look at samples of student, teacher and classroom improvement plans that support the school’s improvement efforts in a meaningful way. (E, M, H)

6. “Collaboration and Co-teaching: Joining Forces to Impact Learning” ~ Rebecca Hinshaw, Ass’t. Professor, EESE and Robin Burden, Ass’t. Professor, EESE

This session will provide participants with information on laying the foundation for collaboration and co-teaching to support all learners. Included will be planning ideas, differentiated instruction techniques and co-teaching methodology. (E, M, H)

7. “Continuous Improvement: A Journey to Excellence” ~ Joyce Fulford, Ass’t. Director, NCA

School improvement has long been treated as an event. In this session we will look at the four process elements of continuous improvement and how that relates to sustained improvement. (E, M, H)

8. “Serious Learning with Fun Games” ~ Melissa Nail, Associate Professor, EESE

The presenter will share anecdotal accounts and actively engage participants in exploring student-created games in the classroom to impact student engagement and student learning. (E, M)

9. “Engaging and Assessing Every Student, Everyday through Student Response Systems” ~ Mark Jones, Ass’t. Professor, CIMT

Student response systems (a.k.a. “clickers”) have tremendous potential for enhancing teaching and learning. This session will discuss research-based strategies for effectively integrating clickers into the K-12 classroom. (E, M, H)

10. “Progressive Twist on Traditional Projects: Differentiating to Reach Learners” ~

Pamela Malone Gresham, Graduate Student, ISU

This session presents a practical and exciting way to organize projects. Using a combination of Barbara Clark’s Taxonomy Circle, an integrated curriculum approach and basic record keeping, standards can not only be met, but exceeded in ways that benefit learners at all levels. Through experiential and meaningful learning, both students and educators can help the curriculum come to life. (E, M)

11. “Explore the Center for Mathematics Education” ~ Marilyn Leinenbach, Associate Prof., EESE and Liz Brown, Associate Prof., Math

Converse with the Directors, play math games, discover how to use manipulatives, browse the children’s math literature books, and investigate the plethora of resources available. (E, M, H)

12. “The Impact of KidsHope U.S.A. on a School: A Case Study” ~ Linda Sperry, Professor, Ed. Psych. and Jill Kuckewich, Graduate Student, ISU

This session describes one faith-based mentoring program and looks at empirical evidence of its success. Interview data from children, teachers, and mentors are analyzed. The session will make time for discussion of volunteer programs in the public schools. (E, M, H)

13. Office Software for Everybody – Possible Uses of a ‘Free Office Suite’ in a School Setting” ~ Balaguruprasad Narayanan, Graduate Student, CIMT, ISU

This session presents free Office Suite software as a possible productivity tool for consideration by school teachers and administrators.  Paper Writing, grading tools, classroom presentations, and student data management are some of the uses.  Similarities and differences between Open Office. Org and Microsoft Office are presented.  (E, M, H)

SESSION II 11:00 am – 11:55 am (Please choose one)

14. “No Child Left Behind: Riley’s Answer is the Teach/Reteach Model” ~ Kathy Deal, Media Specialist, Riley Elementary School

The Riley Teach/Reteach model for Reading Comprehension reaches all levels of learners. The presenter will talk about successfully involving stakeholder groups following the NCA methodology. (E, M)

15. “Different Cultures that Deaf or Hard of Hearing Preschoolers Experience at Indiana School for the Deaf” ~ Yong Joon Park, Ass’t. Prof., Early Childhood, Dong Joong Kim, Prof., Math, and Jeffery King, Teacher, Indiana School for the Deaf

A study of preschoolers with special needs may shed light on how culture affects learning. This session will introduce a school environment with different cultures that deaf or hard of hearing preschoolers experience. (E)

16. “Revive the Creative Writing Journal!!!” ~ Beth Whitaker, Prof., EESE and Melanie Beaver, Clinical Faculty Associate and Middle School English Teacher

Meaningful writing prompts, quickwrites, brainstorm lists, and thought banks can put the spark of learning back into journal writing. Revisit this effective teaching method to energize writers and bring pleasure back into the creation of written work in classrooms. (E, M, H)

17. “Changes in How Students Learn: The Use of Social Networking Tools in a Constructivist Classroom to Encourage Collaboration” ~ Larry Tinnerman, Ass’t. Prof., CIMT and Jim Johnson, Director, Information Technology, COE

From IPods to wikis. The use of Web 2.0 social networking technology to enhance student learning and collaboration and how this must find a place in today’s constructivist classroom? (M, H)

18. “Innovations in Education to Build 21^st Century Skills: Zebra New Tech High” ~ Debra Howe, Superintendent, Rochester Community Schools

Zebra New Tech High is not the typical American classroom. It is a total cultural change in relationships, environment, and work. We are facilitating student learning of 21^st century skills using 21^st century tools. Rochester Community Schools will share their transformative journey and how it is moving the entire district. (H)

19. “Progressive Twist on Traditional Projects: Differentiating to Reach Learners” ~ Pamela Malone Gresham, Graduate Student, ISU

This session presents a practical and exciting way to organize projects. Using a combination of Barbara Clark’s Taxonomy Circle, an integrated curriculum approach and basic record keeping, standards can not only be met, but exceeded in ways that benefit learners at all levels. Through experiential and meaningful learning, both students and educators can help the curriculum come to life. (E, M)

20. “Encouraging Vertical Articulation and Challenging English Students” ~ Cheryl Dean, AP Teacher & English Chair, Kristy Brackall, 9^th Grade Pre-AP Teacher, West Vigo High School, and Susan Cobb, Interim Principal, Rio Grande Elementary School

Taking an active approach in encouraging vertical articulation and rigorous course offerings can result in increased numbers taking advantage of your AP offerings and being successful. Presenters give the details on involving middle schoolers and their parents in trying out AP, as well as how to engage 8^th, 9^th & 12^th graders in collaborative lessons and mentoring for success. (M, H)

21. “Collaboration and Innovation in Teacher Education” ~ Kay Harmless, Director, Center for Collaboration and Innovation in Teacher Education

Be part of ISU’s effort to support beginning teachers through mentoring and ongoing personalized, professional development. Learn how to increase professionalism using “Just in Time Learning” with ISU resources. (E, M, H)

22. “The Impact of KidsHope U.S.A. on a School: A Case Study” ~ Linda Sperry, Professor, Ed. Psych. and Jill Kuckewich, Graduate Student, ISU

This session describes one faith-based mentoring program and looks at empirical evidence of its success. Interview data from children, teachers, and mentors are analyzed. The session will make time for discussion of volunteer programs in the public schools. (E, M, H)

23. “Explore the Center for Mathematics Education” ~ Marilyn Leinenbach, Associate Prof., EESE and Liz Brown, Associate Prof., Math

Converse with the Directors, play math games, discover how to use manipulatives, browse the children’s math literature books, and investigate the plethora of resources available. (E, M, H)

24. “Tech Tips” ~ Melissa Nail, Associate Prof., EESE, Kathryn Nicklas, ISU Student, and Mariah Shiue, ISU Student

The presenters will share technology tips for classroom teachers on using PowerPoint tools to create interactive presentations and Microsoft Word to create student tutorials. (E, M, H)

25. “If You Have a ‘Condition’ Section 504 May be For You” ~ James Jacobs, Professor, Special Education

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is frequently confusing to LEAs. The presenter will clarify who is eligible for services under Section 504, articulate services that must be provided, and identify the required participants of a 504 team. (E, M, H)

12:00 – 12:45 pm LUNCH IN THE ATRIUM

12:45 – 1:00 pm Christopher Hancock, Executive Director, Alumni Association

Scholarship Awards

1:00 – 1:55 pm SESSION III - General Session

“Have You Shifted Your Monkey Today?”, Todd Whitaker, Prof. ELAF

Based on the forthcoming book, Shifting the Monkey, this session will help everyone lead their classrooms, school, and districts more effectively. Do you know people who regularly avoid doing work? Do you know anyone who whines, pouts, or complains endlessly? This session is just what you need. Come and join the fun as you learn how to shift the monkey! (E, M, H)

2:00 – 2:55 pm SESSION IV

26. “Systemic Improvement” ~ Joyce Fulford, Ass’t. Director, NCA

Systems’ thinking brings all parts of the school community to the conversation regarding student learning. This session will explore the dynamics of systems thinking and its relevance to continuous improvement. (E, M, H)

27. “School Improvement from a Global Perspective: Expanding Horizons to Ireland” ~ Kathy Bauserman, Associate Prof., EESE and Pat Wheeler, Professor, EESE

University faculty and pre-service teachers will share how a trip to Ireland expanded their educational perspectives on school improvement through classroom observations and discussions with principals and classroom teachers. (E, M, H)

28. “Collaboration and Co-teaching: Joining Forces to Impact Learning” ~ Rebecca Hinshaw, Ass’t. Professor, EESE and Robin Burden, Ass’t. Professor, EESE

This session will provide participants with information on laying the foundation for collaboration and co-teaching to support all learners. Included will be planning ideas, differentiated instruction techniques and co-teaching methodology. (E, M, H)

29. “Effective Professional Development” ~ Leslie Ballard, Director, NCA

Results-based professional development is needed more today than ever. How do we create and evaluate professional learning experiences that really make a difference for teachers and students? (E, M, H)

30. “Explore the Center for Mathematics Education” ~ Marilyn Leinenbach, Associate Prof., EESE and Liz Brown, Associate Prof., Math

Converse with the Directors, play math games, discover how to use manipulatives, browse the children’s math literature books, and investigate the plethora of resources available. (E, M, H)

31. “Music Land: A Game Twist to Enhance Learning in the Music Classroom” ~ Josh Bedford, ISU Student, and Melissa Nail, Associate Prof., EESE

The presenters will share teacher research and actively engage participants in exploring a new twist to a child’s game to impact student learning in the elementary music classroom. (E)

32. “The Affective Domain: The Key to Effective Instruction” ~ Larry Tinnerman, Ass’t. Prof., CIMT

With the advent of high stakes testing, there has been a focused emphasis upon cognitive processing. What is often overlooked is the fact that if a student does not “receive” or “value” the information, they will not learn the information. The emotional tie-in is necessary to effectively create the cognitive changes that are meaningful and remembered. (E, M, H)

33. “Revive the Creative Writing Journal!!!” ~ Beth Whitaker, Prof., EESE and Melanie Beaver, Clinical Faculty Associate and Middle School English Teacher

Meaningful writing prompts, quickwrites, brainstorm lists, and thought banks can put the spark of learning back into journal writing. Revisit this effective teaching method to energize writers and bring pleasure back into the creation of written work in classrooms. (E, M, H)

34. “High Achieving African-American Male High School Students’ Perceptions of Mattering at School” ~ Catherine Tucker, Ass’t. Professor, Counseling

Results from recent research conducted in Indiana will be shared. Male African-American high achieving high school students were interviewed about their perceptions of who matters to them at school, who they matter to, and how this may impact their academic success. Implications for educator practice are included. (H)

35. “Engaging and Assessing Every Student, Everyday through Student Response Systems” ~ Mark Jones, Ass’t. Professor, CIMT

Student response systems (a.k.a. “clickers”) have tremendous potential for enhancing teaching and learning. This session will discuss research-based strategies for effectively integrating clickers into the K-12 classroom. (E, M, H)

36. “No Child Left Behind: Riley’s Answer is the Teach/Reteach Model” ~ Kathy Deal, Media Specialist, Riley Elementary School

The Riley Teach/Reteach model for Reading Comprehension reaches all levels of learners. The presenter will talk about successfully involving stakeholder groups following the NCA methodology. (E, M)

37. “Encouraging Vertical Articulation and Challenging English Students” ~ Cheryl Dean, AP Teacher & English Chair, Kristy Brackall, 9^th Grade Pre-AP Teacher, West Vigo High School, and Susan Cobb, Interim Principal, Rio Grande Elementary School

Taking an active approach in encouraging vertical articulation and rigorous course offerings can result in increased numbers taking advantage of your AP offerings and being successful. Presenters give the details on involving middle schoolers and their parents in trying out AP, as well as how to engage 8^th, 9^th & 12^th graders in collaborative lessons and mentoring for success. (M, H)