March 27, 2015 Spring Conference
Got Data, Now What? - Laura Lipton & Bruce Wellman
October 3, 2014 Fall Conference
Conference Presenter Resources
What Administrators Need to Know to Support Teachers Who Work With ELLs - Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, Dr. Maria G. Dove, Dr. Audrey Cohan
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Specific Considerations for Teachers of English Language Learners
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Specific Considerations for Teachers of Students with Disabilities
NYSED CDOS Credential - Joanne LaCrosse
An Overview of Transition and CDOS - Matthew Jurgens, Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Visioning through Planned Instruction for English language learners and
struggling students: A journey in the use of sheltered instruction - Ellie Paiwonsky and Dr. Garner Bass
Tne Next Generation Science Standards: Science Education for the 21st Century and Beyond - Theresa Curry & Dr. Mary Loesing
The New Social Studies Standards - Jonathan Klomp, Guerline Joseph & Krystal Barnett
Building Level Data Teams in the Enhancement of the RTI Process - Kings Park Central School District
The Cloud-based School Community - Jonathan Klomp, John Genova, Elizabeth Walsh-Bulger & Dan Rose
Spring Conference 2014 - April 4, 2014
Carol Ann Tomlinson - Differentiation and Common Core: Helping All Learners Succeed with Complex Text
Presentation cover and .pdf of slides
The Bridge Between Today's Lesson and Tomorrow's - article
October 4, 2013 Fall Conference
"Education at the Crossroads"
Fall October 4, 2014 Conference Brochure
Common Core for the Not So Common Learner K
Common Core for Not So Common Learner presentation - Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld & Dr. Maria Dove
Tiered Writing Activities for the ELA Common Core Classroom - Judy Dodge
Common Core Unit by Unit - Cheryl Dobbertin
The Power of Explicit Learning Targets to Unleash Student Learning - Dr. Joan Daly-Lewis
What is Understanding By Design? - Andy Greene
Curriculum, Assessment and Ed Tech Update - Ken Wagner, NYSED
Growing Teacher Leaders: Cultivating, Collaborating & Cooperating - Jen Wolfe, Erin Gilrein & Marguerite Izzo
Implementing an Effective After School Program for Students with Autism - Ellie Becker, Frank Carbone, Jeannine Gulli, Kristen Raszka
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May 16, 2013 Spring Networking Meeting
with Dr. Jonah Rockoff
Student Growth and Value-added Measures of Effective Teaching presentation - pdf version
Student Growth presentation - ppt version
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March 1, 2013 Spring Conference with Dr. Michael Fullan
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October 5, 2012 Fall Conference
Finding Optimism in Challenging Times - Ken Slentz, NYSED Deputy Commissioner for P-12 Education & Kate Gerson, NYSED Senior Fellow for Common Core and Educator Engagement
Educational Data Portal Update - Dr. Ken Wagner, NYSED Associate Commissioner for Curriculum & Assessment
NYSED ESEA Waiver Update - Ira Schwartz, NYSED Assistant Commissioner for Accountability
Know Math to Teach Common Core Math- The Story of Progressions - Larry Farrell
L Farrelll Models only for LIASCD
L. Farrell Presentation (Full)
DDI – The General Concept of Using Test Results to Improve Instruction - Fred Cohen
Subgroup Analysis by Performance Level
Regents Partcipation Scorecard 2012
What Administrators Should Look for in an Effective Common Core-Based Writing Lesson - Ilene Cohn & Sarah Cordova
What to Look For When Assessing and Evaluating The Teaching of Writing I. Cohn & S Cordova Presentation
Adding Value to SLOs Powerpoint- Emma Klimek & David Klecher
Common Core/ELA Literacy -Using Informational Text - Victor Jaccarino & Jonathan Klomp
Literacy Standards for All Subjects
Building Leadership Capacity in High (and varying) Needs Districts - Dr. Veronica McDermott
School as an Oasis of Success - How Fearless Leading Points the Way
Using the SIOP Model - Alison Bruno & Maria Dorr
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol presentation
The Common Core Standards & ELL Learners - Elizabeth Reveiz-Magnowski
Common Core Standards for ELLs presentation
Partner Work: Practicing Verbal Interaction
Academic Discussions Worksheet
When the State Gives you Lemons: Making Lemonade Out of the New APPR - Erin Gilrein & Jennifer Wolfe
When the State Gives you Lemons presentation
Tri-State Rubrics for Assessing Common Core Lessons - Annie Michaelian,
Jill Okurowski & Stephen Toto
Quality Review Rubric for ELA/Literacy
Tri-State Quality Review Rubric & Rating Process - presentation
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May 22, 2012 Networking Social
NYSED APPR: Overview - Powerpoint
Working to Make Sense of the SLO’s - Powerpoint
NYS Student Learning Objectives -Analytic Rubric for Rating the Quality of SLO Elements
NYS Student Learning Objective Template
NYS Student Learning Objective – High School Global II
NYS Student Learning Objective - 7th Grade Visual Arts
Teacher Sample Calculations
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Spring Conference March 30, 2012
The Purposeful Classroom - Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey
Interactions: Focusing on Purpose and Meaningful Work
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November 2011 Networking Social
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October 2011 Fall Conference
Thoughtful Professional Practice in a Time of Crisis
Rejecting False Dichotomies - Dr. John King, NYS Commissioner of Education
Regents Reform Agenda - Dr. Kristen Huff, Senior Fellow for Assessment, and Ms. Kate Gerson, Senior Fellow for Common Core & Educator Engagement, Regents Research Fund
Response to Intervention - Florence Tuzzi, Patricia Radovich, Donna Robson, Michelle Meskin
Retooling Educators for the 21st Century - Dr. Shawn L. Robertson
Unpacking the APPR Legislation - Dr. Lorna Lewis
East Williston UFSD Teacher Improvement Plan
APPR "Barebones" Plan (NYSCOSS)
Refining Classroom Walkthroughs to Better Support the Challenges of APPR - Dr. Joan Daly Lewis
The Impact of ISLLC Standards on Educational Leaders - Dr. Eustace Thompson
The Authentic i-Pad Experience: Learning By Creating for English Language Learners- Dr. Annette Shideler & Elizabeth Reveiz-Magnowski
Effective Questioning Strategies in the Content Area - Dr. Esther Fusco
The Eight Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice - Why We Teach Math! - Larry Farrell
NYSED Accountability Updates - Ira Schwartz
RTTT: Building Leadership Capacity to Effectively Roll Out Data-Driven Inquiry - Maria Dorr & Susan Simonds
The Framework for Teaching Model : An Overview- Andy Greene
Early Warning Indicators for Students At Risk - Darlene Roces & Ellen Moore
Autism: One Parent's Perspective - Edward J. Nitkewicz, Esq.
Increasing Informational Text in ELA, Social Studies, Science: Integrating Common Core Standards - Victor Jaccarino, Gloria Sesso, Mary L. Loesing
Assessing Students in the Post Regents Era (FLACS) - Galla Handler, Carmen Campos, Lillian Carey, David Balsamo, Lilliana Policano
APPR Law Update: Evaluating Staff Effectively - Christine LaPlace, Esq.
The High School Principals's Challenge presentations by Dr. Sean C Feeney, Dr. Anthony Bridgeman, Kathleen Acker, Dr. Theodore Fulton, Gene Silverman
Improving Regents Diploma Rate for Students with Disabilities - Mark Secaur & Vera Gallagher
Free Technology Tools to Enhance Formative Assessment - Dr. Jared Bloom
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April 1, 2011 Spring Conference with Dr. Richard Elmore
Dr. Richard Elmore's Powerpoint presentation
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October 2010 Fall Conference
Common Core State Standards in ELA and Literacy - Erik Sweet, NYSED
What's Next, Data System? - Dr. Ken Wagner, NYSED
The Effective Use of Interactive Whiteboards - Rose Tirotta, Hofstra University
Law Update APPR Regulations - Kathy Ahern Esq, Guercio and Guercio, LLP
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May 7, 2010 Spring Conference with Dr. Mike Schmoker
The Opportunity: From "Brutal Facts" to the Best Schools We've Ever Had
Results - The Essential Elements of Improvement
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November 18, 2009 Networking Social
3-8 Testing in 2010 - David Flatley
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October 16, 2009 Conference Breakouts
Everything You Wanted to Know About Algebra II/Trigonometry
Bruce Waldner, Syosset CSD
Changes in the Math Curriculum
Literacy Portfolios in the Elementary Classroom
Valerie Vacchio, Tracy Zambelli, Christine Bartell, Oyster Bay-East Norwich CSD
Understanding By Design Overview (w. Schooling By Design)
Andrew Greene, Half Hollow Hills CSD
Cultivating Our Inner Resources: Emotional Literacy for School Staff and CASEL Model for SEL Implentation- Dr. Ron Smith, Dr. Kathleen Corbett, Joan R. Fretz
The What and Why of Twitter - Rose Tirotta, Hofstra University
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October 17, 2008 Conference
Keynote
Kathleen Clarity, NYSED - Supervisor of Education Programs
Standards Review Initiative Summary
Standards Review Working Principles
ELA Report to the Steering Committee
Breakouts
A. NYSED Update on Accountability - Ira Schwartz, NYSED
Differentiated Accountability Proposal
Public Forum on New York State's NCLB Growth Model Proposal
B. Response to Intervention K-12 Implementation - Dr. Joseph Lamelza, Donna Smawley, Roni Loud, Carol Grasso, Maria Bohrer, Debra Mauro, Lindenhurst UFSD
Curriculum Based Measures: The Cornerstone of the RTI Pyramid
C. Classroom Walkthroughs: The Missing Link in Supervision - Dr. Joan Daly- Lewis
D. NYSED Resources to Support Teaching and Learning Across Content Areas - Lawrence Paska, NYSED
Resources to Suport Teaching & Learning presentation
E. NYSED Update: Improving Student Achievement in Literacy Across Content Areas - Tracey Bennett, NYSED
Improving Student Achievement in Literacy Across Content Areas presentation
F. NYSED Update on Mathematics P-12 (Focus on Commencement Level) - John Svendsen, NYSED
G. NYSED Update on Physical Education/Health Standards, Materials and Assessments - Patricia Kocialski, NYSED
Physical Education/Health Standards Information
Guidance for Auditing District Physical Education Compliance
H. Law Topics: Recent Trends and Implications - Bonnie Gorham & Lisa Hutchinson, Associates from Law Offices of Guercio & Guercio, LLP
I. Technology Integration: Applications of Web 2.0 Tools Across Curriculum Areas - Corinne Carriero, Half Hollow Hills CSD
J. Effective Questioning Techniques - Dr. Esther Fusco
K. Incorporating the Big Literacy Ideas into a Thematic Unit - Dr. Esther Fusco, Chris Brown, Jennifer Foley, Jeff Levine, Jeff Spence, Michael Stafanowicz, Central Islip UFSD
L. Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners - Terri Brady-Mendez, Valerie Fernandez Pardo, Suffolk BETAC
Content Area Instruction and LEP/ELLs - Ways to Enhance Instruction
M. Supporting the Teachers in Data-based Decision Making - Dr. Wafa Westervelt, Long Beach Schools
N. Implementing Geometry - Dr. Joyce Bernstein, East Williston
O. Creating Professional Communities with a Focus on Formative Assessments - Dr. Arnold Goldstein, Ellen Fantauzzi, Pat Krizan
PLCs Formative Assessments
Activity Sheet- Essential Characteristics
Activity Sheet -Indicators of a PLC
PLC Discussion Guideline
PLC Evaluation
P. Senior Year Network Programs - Joan McLachlan, Matt Mandery from the Network Leadership team Schreiber HS, Calhoun HS, East Meadow HS, Hewlett HS, Wantagh Hs
Senior Year Project Requirements
Q. Special Education Update - Dr. Valerie Valenti, Suffolk SETRC
R. Educating SIFE Students - Ellie Paiewonsky, Lisa Estrada, Mary Stephens, Heather Parris - Fitzpatrick, Nassau BETAC
Fall 2007 Conference
Registration and Program
Agenda
May 2007 Conference - Grant Wiggins
Schooling by Design Exercises (PDF)
PowerPoint presentation notes (PDF)
Fall 2006 Conference
"Deconstructing the 3-8 Math Multiple Choice Questions" presented by Three Village Schools (PowerPoint)
"An Instructional leaders' Guide to Technology: Today's Classroom Toolbox" presented by Nassau BOCES and NYIT (PowerPoint)
"NCLB Then and Now" presented by Ira Schwartz (PowerPoint)
May 2006 Conference - James Popham
Are Your State’s NCLB Tests Instructionally Insensitive?
Changing Curricular Horses in Mid-Stream
If I Were America’s Assessment Czar