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Monday, February 11
 

8:30am PST

When Books Become Best Friends: One Book/Many Visits
Limited Capacity seats available
Lester Laminack is highly sought-after because of his career as a children’s book author, academic writer, and consultant working with schools throughout the United States and abroad.
Speakers
avatar for Lester Laminack

Lester Laminack

Author/Consultant, Lester Laminack
Lester Laminack, Professor Emeritus, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina is now a full-time writer and consultant working with schools throughout the United States and abroad. He is the author of over 25 books for teachers and children. His academic publications... Read More →

Monday February 11, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Ballroom 691 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Keynote Address

10:00am PST

Autobots Rollout: How Collaboration Impacts Student Outcomes
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will leave with an understanding of a multi-tiered collaborative approach implemented in a middle school and will acquire strategies used at each tier. Student outcomes drastically improve with this comprehensive model. Through the vested interest of all stakeholders, this approach brings a unique family-centered student support system to its community.
Speakers
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avatar for Katie Paulson

Katie Paulson

School Counselor, Valley View School District
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Rotelli Tamara

Valley View School District #365U, Bolingbrook

Monday February 11, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Arkansas 317 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Building a House of Fiction on a Foundation of Non-Fiction
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we will explore the idea of delving into nonfiction through the doorway of fiction. Lester will take you on an exploration of one topic beginning with two fiction selections that will set up an exploration of moving through a series of nonfiction texts moving deeper and deeper into the topic.
Speakers
avatar for Lester Laminack

Lester Laminack

Author/Consultant, Lester Laminack
Lester Laminack, Professor Emeritus, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina is now a full-time writer and consultant working with schools throughout the United States and abroad. He is the author of over 25 books for teachers and children. His academic publications... Read More →

Monday February 11, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Chicago 8 569 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Data Analysis at the School and Classroom Level to Improve Professional Practice and Student Achievement
Limited Capacity filling up
Data analysis is a process by which schools construct meaning about their current status. This session will focus on a collaborative process of using multiple measures of data to inform school improvement planning, and instructional practices. A cycle of continuous improvement will be reviewed to support school teams and classroom teachers improve teaching and learning.
Speakers
avatar for Cathleen Weber, Ph D

Cathleen Weber, Ph D

School Support Manager, ISBE/IL-Empower
IL-EMPOWER is school improvement! This school improvement process provides VOICE and CHOICE to schools. Our presentation will focus on locating and utilizing data to improve student achievement.
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Kathryn Moesch

School Support Manager, Illinois State Board of Education
I am currently working as a School Support Manager for IL-EMPOWER. We support the lowest performing schools and districts across the state with the ESSA Title 1003a grant, completing the Illinois Quality Framework Rubric and Work Plan. We also assist schools and districts in working... Read More →
avatar for Merle Siefken

Merle Siefken

School Support Manager, Illinois State Board of Education
IL-EMPOWER

ESSA Data Analysis Slide Deck pdf
ESSA Data Analysis Handout pdf
Monday February 11, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Superior B 407 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Going Beyond the 5Essentials Survey to Achieve Equity: Utilizing Perception Data to Targeting Areas of Need
Limited Capacity seats available
Data from the 5Essentials can provide a great starting point for examining connection between school climate and educational equity. This interactive session will provide insight into identifying areas of strength, opportunities to learn more, and prioritizing efforts to achieve systemic coherence and educational equity.
Speakers
avatar for Suzy Dees

Suzy Dees

Senior Director of Professional Learning, West40 ISC
avatar for Sarah Ogeto

Sarah Ogeto

Principal Consultant, Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago
UI

UChicago Impact Staff

UChicago Impact, LLC
avatar for Jacob Thornton

Jacob Thornton

Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield

Going Deeper with the 5E for Educational Equity 2.08.2018 pptx
5Essentials for CSI Planning 02.08.2019 pptx
Family and Community Engagement as a Lever to Improve School Climate 2.8.2019 pptx
Participants Feedback and Notes all sessions pdf
Monday February 11, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Superior A 315 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Learn How to Streamline and Simplify Your Illinois Compliance Documentation
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn about an easy to use, simple, affordable web-based platform to track, monitor all Illinois compliance documentation. Excellent resource for Federal Programs and all Title departments and campuses to help alleviate the time consuming process of Illinois compliance documentation. The mountain of compliance paperwork and documentation is made easier and streamlined with Title 1 Crate for all Illinois districts and campuses.
Speakers
avatar for Mark Eckert

Mark Eckert

806 Technologies

Monday February 11, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Jackson Park 313 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Literacy Research: A Practical Review and Impact on Reading Instruction
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers carry an increasingly heavy workload, making it more difficult to set aside time for students’ daily independent reading practice. What does research tell us regarding reading practice? This session will provide a practical review of research and how it can impact reading instruction in your classrooms to improve reading achievement.
Speakers
GK

Monday February 11, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Columbus A/B 414 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Parenting Under Pressure
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will strengthen parenting skills by helping parents reflect on things to foster healthy relationships with their children. In addition, parents will receive tips on how to effectively build strong relationships with the school. Presented from the perspective of a parent and an educator, parents will receive actionable strategies that can immediately improve parenting skills.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Femi Skanes

Dr. Femi Skanes

Principal, Morgan Park High School
Dr. Femi Skanes is a passionate leader who believes that all children should have access to a quality public education. Currently, she is the principal of Morgan Park High School. As principal of Raby for six years, Dr. Skanes was instrumental in designing and implementing a strong... Read More →

Monday February 11, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Lincoln Board Room 316 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Strategies for Social Science Inquiry
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover tools and strategies to guide the planning of inquiry within the classroom! The Illinois Learning Standards for Social Science emphasize the use of inquiry in the classroom. In addition to discussing what inquiry is and why it’s important, this session will focus on how to engage students in the social sciences using a five-stage inquiry process.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Elvidge

Katie Elvidge

ISBE Social Science Content Specialist, Illinois State University, Normal

Monday February 11, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Grant Park 306 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

The Pathway to Partnership
Limited Capacity seats available
As a district moves forward with new guidelines, initiatives and requirements, it is imperative that a viable working relationship exists between the Superintendent and Union representatives. Learn how, in the span of a year, a Superintendent and Union President were able to move beyond a history of mistrust and trepidation, to a relationship of collaboration, communication and commitment.
Speakers
PJ

Parker Jerrilyn

West Harvey-Dixmoor School District #147
avatar for Johnnetta Miller

Johnnetta Miller

Superintendent, West Harvey-Dixmoor #147
HS

Monday February 11, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Missouri 408 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

District 89 Building the Future: Equity in Education
Limited Capacity seats available
Hear the story of how District 89 strengthened the link between school, home and community. Witness how they have set targets for equity, cultural and linguistic diversity, as well as goals providing a strong education for all. Their journey to becoming a "school system of choice and community pride" continues, as they ‘"empower, educate and inspire students to achieve personal excellence."
Speakers
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DN

David Negron

Superintendent, District 89
avatar for Dianne Williams

Dianne Williams

School Board President, Maywood School District #89
Passionate community advocate, especially an advocate for parents. 

Monday February 11, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Ohio 373 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

Driving Continuous Improvement through 5Essentials Climate Data
Limited Capacity seats available
The 5Essentials is a robust tool for gathering perception data around a school’s culture and climate. The data provides a snapshot of the school environment that can add context to student achievement, teacher effectiveness, and family engagement data. This interactive session will provide insight, takeaways, and methods for incorporating the data into a school's continuous improvement process.
Speakers
avatar for Suzy Dees

Suzy Dees

Senior Director of Professional Learning, West40 ISC
avatar for Sarah Ogeto

Sarah Ogeto

Principal Consultant, Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago
UI

UChicago Impact Staff

UChicago Impact, LLC
avatar for Jacob Thornton

Jacob Thornton

Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield

Participants Feedback and Notes all sessions pdf
Family and Community Engagement as a Lever to Improve School Climate 2.8.2019 pptx
Going Deeper with the 5E for Educational Equity 2.08.2018 pptx
5Essentials for CSI Planning 02.08.2019 pptx
Monday February 11, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Superior A 315 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

Empowering Student Learning and Investment Through Goal Setting
Limited Capacity filling up
During this session, participants will develop an understanding of the importance of goal setting to improve student learning. In order to make learning relevant, students need to have a choice in what they learn, know how learning is demonstrated, and be able to reflect on the learning process. Tools for establishing goals, action planning, and monitoring progress toward goal achievement will shared.
Speakers
avatar for Ann Buch
MJ

Michelle Jackson

Deerfield Public School District 109

Monday February 11, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Mississippi 397 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

ESSA Assessment Policy and Accountability Measures for English Learners (ELs)
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop aims to explore how the new federal educational policy, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), says about assessing students including English learners (ELs) and how its assessment requirements and accountability measures might influence assessment practices for ELs.
Speakers
JJ

Jing Jian

Bilingual teacher, Chicago School District #299
avatar for Chen Li

Chen Li

PhD candidate, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
My name is Chen Li and I am a PhD candidate in the College of Education at Purdue University. I have been providing professional trainings for both undergraduate and graduate students in the Elementary Education program and ELL licensure program at the Department of Curriculum and... Read More →

Monday February 11, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Lincoln Board Room 316 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

ESSA Title I Part D: Neglected and Delinquent
Limited Capacity seats available
This presentation will focus on Title I, Part D through the lenses of ESSA. Participants will gain insight on supporting effective instruction and a snapshot of allowable uses of funds. The presentation will be useful in understanding how to manage the Title I, Part D grant.
Speakers
avatar for Ratasha Bradley

Ratasha Bradley

Illinois State Board of Education
avatar for Lazell Logan

Lazell Logan

Principal Consultant, Illinois State Board of Education
Serving Cook and DuPage County

Monday February 11, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Michigan A 301 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

Gifted English Learners: What Does the Research Say?
Limited Capacity seats available
Examine the research regarding gifted English Learners (ELs) that has influenced current policy and practices. Recognize the parts of the Every Student Succeeds Act and Illinois School Code that impact gifted ELs. Review the characteristics of giftedness in ELs, and explore recommendations and resources from educational and advocacy groups that you can bring back to your school or district.
Speakers
avatar for Maggie Essig

Maggie Essig

Illinois, Education Specialist

Gifted ELs ESSA19 Essig pptx
NCRGE EL Report 1 pdf
NCRGE EL Lit Review pdf
Monday February 11, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Arkansas 317 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

Homeless Families - Is Your District Aware of What To Do?
Limited Capacity filling up
Families in Transition are a part of our community. Is your District aware of what to do if a Family in Transition is identified? Are you identifying? Once identified, how are you going to serve these students? You may be the only advocate for these students, so take action!
Speakers
avatar for Deb Foust

Deb Foust

Lead Homeless Liaison, ROE #47
All district staff need to be trained and made aware of McKinney-Vento students.  We have to be creative in our outreach to these persons.  We need to do this for better serving the needs of our students.

Monday February 11, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Bridgeport 312 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

The School Leader Paradigm: Becoming While Doing
Limited Capacity seats available
School leaders have the second most influence in student outcomes behind teachers. The School Leader Paradigm provides a research-based framework for the acceleration of principal effectiveness and longevity. Join us to explore and understand how this framework allows leaders to "become while doing" which can lead to positive influence on school culture, systems, and learning for all stakeholders.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Susan Homes

Dr. Susan Homes

Deputy Executive Director for Professional Learning, Illinois Principals Association
I have the FANTASTIC good fortune to be in my third year as Deputy Executive Director for the Illinois Principals Association. Prior to my work with IPA supporting school leaders across Illinois, I served as a Technology Director, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent for over... Read More →
avatar for Jason Leahy

Jason Leahy

Executive Director, Illinois Principals Association, Springfield

Monday February 11, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Ontario 305 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

Title 1 and English Learners
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on the Title programs through the lens of ESSA. Participants will gain insight on how Title resources can support English Learners (Els) with allowable activities. The presentation will be useful in understanding how EL and Title programs work together to make an impact with students.
Speakers
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Beth Robinson

Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago
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Nathalie Ruiz

Principal Consultant, Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield

Monday February 11, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Chicago 10 439 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

Using ESSA Indicators to Drive Equity Focused Systemic Improvement
Limited Capacity seats available
This presentation illustrates the development of a district improvement framework incorporating state ESSA academic and school quality indicators. Presenters describe the collaboration between district leadership and AIR to develop an improvement process supporting equitable learning opportunities for all students, and present examples of how the IBAM rubric drives improvement planning.
Speakers
TF

Tom Flanigan

American Institutes of Research
DM

Donn Mendoza

Superintendent, Round Lake Community Unit School District 116

Monday February 11, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Huron 303 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

What Principals Should Know About EL/Bilingual Students
Limited Capacity seats available
Leadership sets the tone for how staff supports students. As districts receive more bilingual students, a need for empathetic and understanding leadership grows. A leader's awareness and advocacy are important to the services and attention given to bilinguals.
Speakers
JB

Jeremy Burnham

Proviso Township High School District #209, Forest Park
JC

Juan Corona

Director of English Learning, Berkeley School District #87

Monday February 11, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Missouri 408 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

12:15pm PST

Confronting Equity Successfully
Limited Capacity seats available
Dr. Ayala’s approach to teaching and learning has resulted in the closing of achievement gaps in several school systems where she has worked on the deep alignment of curriculum and systemic equity strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Carmen Ayala

Carmen Ayala

Superintendent, Berwyn North School District#98

Monday February 11, 2019 12:15pm - 1:30pm PST
Ballroom 691 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Luncheon Address

2:00pm PST

Allowable Expenditures in Title Grants
Limited Capacity filling up
Title I, II and IV each have unique identities and permissible activities. This session will outline grant requirements and discuss allowable expenses associated within each program.
Speakers
PJ

Parrish Jeffrey

Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield
BM

Monday February 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Superior A 315 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Cyber Security: Today's Threats for Schools in a Digital World
Limited Capacity seats available
The goal of this workshop is to provide an understanding of principal concepts, major issues, technologies, and basic approaches in Information Security. We'll also review common security risks and demonstrate real techniques used by attackers to compromise an organization and provide end-user training on how to best mitigate these attacks using real world examples.
Speakers
FB
avatar for Proven IT

Proven IT

Proven IT

Monday February 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Chicago 8 569 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Family and Community Engagement as a Lever to Improve School Climate
Limited Capacity seats available
Parent engagement is a vital component to both the success of students and school. This interactive presentation will dive into topics connecting the 5Essentials to parents in a more meaningful way that builds relationships, trust, and collaboration around improving the school's climate and culture. This ultimately results in increased academic, social, and emotional outcomes for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Suzy Dees

Suzy Dees

Senior Director of Professional Learning, West40 ISC
avatar for Sarah Ogeto

Sarah Ogeto

Principal Consultant, Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago
avatar for Jacob Thornton

Jacob Thornton

Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield

5Essentials for CSI Planning 02.08.2019 pptx
Going Deeper with the 5E for Educational Equity 2.08.2018 pptx
Family and Community Engagement as a Lever to Improve School Climate 2.8.2019 pptx
Participants Feedback and Notes all sessions pdf
Monday February 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Michigan B 311 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Friday Feedback: Creating a School Culture Focused on Growth
Limited Capacity full
In this session, participants will learn about a system, referred to as Friday Feedback, which makes non-evaluative coaching feedback between teachers and administrators a regular part of the school culture. Participants will gain an understanding of how the system works, and brainstorm and problem solve ways to get a similar system working in their own school.
Speakers
avatar for Teresa Polson

Teresa Polson

Principal, Jane Addams Middle School Valley View School District
PZ

Pauline Zdonek

Valley View 365U, Bolingbrook

Monday February 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Bucktown 342 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

From Professional Development to Professional Learning
Limited Capacity full
Abandon professional development that seeks to control teachers and students. Explore the interdependence of accountability and professional learning that is designed to cultivate independent learners and collaborative practices for leaders of learning.
Speakers
PJ

Pitts Jamilla

Evanston Skokie School District #65

Monday February 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Lincoln Board Room 316 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Improving Equity through Teacher-Student Relationships
Limited Capacity filling up
Share the journey of a school as it transforms its culture to improve teacher-student relationships and family engagement through the lens of Equity. Simple data collection and the use of evidence and research-based practices, led Eldorado to implementation. Hear their story as they continue to improve school climate and the whole child through relationship-building between teachers & students.
Speakers
avatar for Cody Cusic

Cody Cusic

Principal, Eldorado High School
CP

ESSA Conference pdf
Monday February 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Mississippi 397 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Parent and Family Engagement
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on the Title programs through the lens of ESSA . Participants will gain insight on parent and family engagement monitoring tools, resources, and allowable activities. The presentation will be useful in understanding how parent and family engagement activities make an impact with students.
Speakers
CI
RS

Roslyn Simmons-Lindsay

Illinois State Board of Education

Monday February 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Chicago 10 439 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Principal, Do You Know How to Support ESSA PAC?
Limited Capacity seats available
Leadership skills alone are not enough. You need to know the needs of your parents, especially those who are bilingual, if you want to have their support. Protocols and resources that may assist you in supporting this area will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Judith Sauri

Judith Sauri

Principal, Richard Edwards School
NABE TreasurerIAMME President NHAE Vice-President

Monday February 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Huron 303 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Reaching and Teaching ALL Students: Using Equity Audits
Limited Capacity seats available
Inspired by the work of McKenzie and Skrla (2011), we will engage in an activity about the zone of self efficacy and what students we are reaching in the classroom. We will then discuss practical implementation for professional development in regards to equity audits both in the classroom and building-wide.
Speakers
RC

Rinkenberger Christine

Instructional Coach and Math Teacher, Urbana School District #116

Monday February 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Pullman 351 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Supporting and Empowering English Learners with the ISTE Technology Standards for Students
Limited Capacity seats available
It is imperative that teachers of English Learners (ELs) leverage technology standards to enhance content and language instruction. Explore how the ISTE Standards for Students empower ELs by supporting higher-order thinking, expression, and authentic learning. Leave with knowledge and resources to advocate for ELs’ equitable access to innovative and meaningful learning opportunities with technology.
Speakers
avatar for Maggie Essig

Maggie Essig

Illinois, Education Specialist

EL Tech Infographics ESSA docx
ISTE Standards & ELs ESSA19 Essig pptx
Monday February 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Arkansas 317 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

TLC’s: Creating Thriving Learning Communities that Promote Gritty Students
Limited Capacity seats available
How to ensure students achieve at high levels is at the forefront of all of our minds. In this session, we will examine teacher “moves” in assessment, instruction, and the classroom environment that promote (as well as those that derail) students’ grit— their pursuit of academic success.
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Taylor

Tracy Taylor

Education Specialist, Illinois Resource Center, Arlington Heights

T. Taylor ESSA Conference FY19 pdf
Monday February 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Ontario 305 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Un-PD Your School
Limited Capacity seats available
Professional development is necessary, but why do we have to sit through Sit-N-Gets and not get anything? Un-PD your school with innovation and personalization while embracing the skills and talents of the professionals in your building. These free and powerful models provide growth and support for teachers.
Speakers
avatar for Taneesha Thomas

Taneesha Thomas

Instructional Technology Specialist, River Forest School District #90
Taneesha A. Thomas, MS. ED, is a certified Instructional Technologist, a Google Trainer, an Apple Teacher, an EdTech national presenter, as well as CEO of Flutter Tech LLC. She serves as a captain for Chicago’s Google Education Group, she has also presented at EdTechTeam Summits... Read More →

Monday February 11, 2019 2:00pm - 4:15pm PST
Columbus A/B 414 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Extended Concurrent Session

3:15pm PST

Combining ELA, Social Studies, and Visual Media into Inquiry-Based Learning Lessons
Limited Capacity seats available
While educators search for more complex texts, don't leave out the power of visual materials and interpretations of those materials to enhance students' learning experiences. In this session, participants will see how paintings, photographs, film, and other media can magnify students' inquire, interest, and engagement when studying historical themes. Various examples will be modeled to allow participants some examples for direct use in classroom and start teachers on the road to seeking and developing these lessons themselves.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Bowman

Heather Bowman

Dunlap School District 323, Dunlap Community Unit School District #323
Director of Curriculum and Instruction, follow me on Twitter at @hlhb13.
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Scott Estes

Associate Superintendent, East Peoria Elementary School District #86

Combining ELA, Social Studies, and Visual Media into Inquiry Based Learning Lessons pdf
Monday February 11, 2019 3:15pm - 4:15pm PST
Ohio 373 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

3:15pm PST

Equity in Education: Framing Inclusive Conversations
Limited Capacity seats available
Receive access to a new free tool that supports capacity building for students, educators, administrators and school personnel who have prioritized inclusive conversations for positive climate and culture. Participants will gain knowledge on what resources support their audience as well as a group experience framing a difficult conversation.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Elvidge

Katie Elvidge

ISBE Social Science Content Specialist, Illinois State University, Normal
KM

Kevin McClure

Center for Educational Initiatives, Illinois State University, Normal

Monday February 11, 2019 3:15pm - 4:15pm PST
Mississippi 397 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

3:15pm PST

Establishing Data for Planning, Implementation and Progress Monitoring of Evidence-Based Strategies During ESSA
Limited Capacity full
This workshop shares best practices and proven methodologies for implementing evidence-based strategies in preparation for internal and external audits. Title I Schools must ensure that chosen strategies are yielding effective outcomes for struggling students' achievement. This workshop will be useful in understanding how best to manage federal grants.
Speakers
avatar for Sarit Hampton

Sarit Hampton

Grant Compliance Manager, THORNTON TWP HSD 205
AH
IT

Ida Turpin

Thornton Township High School District #205, South Holland

Monday February 11, 2019 3:15pm - 4:15pm PST
Bucktown 342 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

3:15pm PST

How Do We Inspire, Develop, and Support Great Illinois Teachers?
Limited Capacity seats available
For over 30 years, the Golden Apple Foundation has been inspiring, developing, and supporting teachers in schools-of-need. Even with almost 700 prospective teachers in undergraduate preparation, we know that more must be done to find highly qualified teachers, especially in urban/rural communities. Learn about how Golden apple is working to solve the quality teacher crisis and articulate your needs.
Speakers
avatar for Alan Mather

Alan Mather

President, Golden Apple Foundation of Illinois
After coming to Chicago from rural Indiana, I was a teacher, principal, and district leader for the Chicago Public Schools for over 32 years. I then left to be the President of the Golden Apple Foundation, whose mission is to inspire, develop, and support educator and school leader... Read More →

Monday February 11, 2019 3:15pm - 4:15pm PST
Superior B 407 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

3:15pm PST

Using a Data Matrix to Increase Achievement for All Learners
Limited Capacity full
This presentation addresses the process of collating student data into a matrix in order to analyze reading and mathematics performance to determine appropriate interventions and enrichment activities and measure their impact. The presenters will cover the development of the matrix, data meeting agenda, subsidization of interventions and the process for determining academic return on investment.
Speakers
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Lori Leppert

Director Of Special Services, Forest Ridge School District #142
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Heather Rose

Chief School Business Official, Forest Ridge School District #142

Monday February 11, 2019 3:15pm - 4:15pm PST
Grant Park 306 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

4:15pm PST

Illinois Association of Title I Directors Open Meeting
Limited Capacity seats available
The Illinois Association of Title I Directors invites members and prospective members to an open meeting. The meeting will provide updates on issues pertaining to Directors of Title I programs and will be an opportunity to ask questions of state officers. Please plan to attend to share information, learn about IATD services, and meet with Title I Director colleagues.
Speakers
LM

Larry McVey

Director of Title I, SPRINGFIELD SD 186
Current President IL Title I Director's Association

Monday February 11, 2019 4:15pm - 5:15pm PST
Mayfair 330 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Meeting
 
Tuesday, February 12
 

8:30am PST

If We Build It But They Don't Come: The Whole Child, Whole School, Whole Community Impact on Student Attendance
Limited Capacity seats available
Taylor focuses on services and policies by consulting with policymakers and professionals on behalf of the community of individuals with exceptional needs. She has been a guest lecturer at several universities and provided professional learning and seminars on multiple topics. Including collaborative teaching, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (Response to Intervention), and developmentally appropriate practice
Speakers
avatar for Antoinette Taylor

Antoinette Taylor

Exceptional Needs Consultant

Tuesday February 12, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Ballroom 691 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Keynote Address

10:00am PST

Be the Change: Rethinking How We Do School in an ESSA and EBFM Environment
Limited Capacity seats available
This session describes strategies supporting student achievement and growth. Dr. Gene Kerns, Chief Academic Officer Renaissance Learning will discuss literacy research and implementation of research-based best practices. Dr. Roberts will share how her district redesigned core and MTSS instruction and retooled the school day to grow student outcomes.
Speakers
GK
KR

Keely Roberts

Zion 6 School District Illinois

Tuesday February 12, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Columbus A/B 414 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Coaching for Systems Change
Limited Capacity seats available
Build on your current coaching efforts and avoid common challenges. Learn how to leverage existing staff roles to provide effective coaching that aligns with improvement goals and extends professional learning. The Illinois MTSS Network evidence-based coaching model includes Jim Knight's coaching principles and gradual release of responsibility to build district and school capacvity to support sustainable change.
Speakers
avatar for Lori Hensold

Lori Hensold

Professional Learning Coordinator, Illinois MTSS Network
WP

Slides ESSA19 Coaching Systems Change 2.8.19 pdf
Tuesday February 12, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Superior B 407 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Creating a Statewide Professional Learning Community (PLC) Using Ed360 and Ed Leaders Network
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how your district can leverage ISBE’s Ed360 data dashboard and IPA’s Ed Leaders Network (ELN) professional development platform to improve learning for students and staff. The seamless integration of these two technologies (Ed360 and ELN) provides districts the data needed to make informed decisions and the professional development required to support implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Marci Johnson

Marci Johnson

Director, Illinois State Board of Education
Marci Johnson has been with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for ten years. She is the Director of Teaching and Learning. She works with Career and Technical Education, Competency Based Education and the Illinois Learning Standards. She is the Outreach Coordinator for... Read More →
avatar for Arlin Peebles

Arlin Peebles

ELN Director, Illinois Principals Association (IPA)
ELN Director

Tuesday February 12, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Ontario 305 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Creating a Trauma Sensitive Community
Limited Capacity seats available
Childhood trauma can have a direct impact on a student's ability to learn. Understanding the impact that trauma can have on the student's academic achievement and behavior is essential in order to support students in a safe learning environment. This session will showcase the steps our district is taking to bring awareness of childhood trauma and create trauma sensitive schools.
Speakers
avatar for Kendra Asbury

Kendra Asbury

President, Belvidere School District 100
I'm a part-time release high school English teacher and union president at Belvidere High School, and I'm currently in the C&I Doctoral Program at Aurora University. Through an NEA grant, Belvidere CUSD #100, the BEA, and the Boone County Health Department are collaborating to bring... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Megan Johnson

Dr. Megan Johnson

Assistant Superintendent, Belvidere Community Unit School District #100
I am a mother of two, a wife, daughter, sister, friend, and life long learner. I love to hang out with friends and my family. I enjoy exercising and traveling. I love watching sports and am always a fan of an "underdog" story. I choose to be an educator because I love working with... Read More →

SEL and Trauma in Belvidere School District 100 ESSA Conference pdf
Tuesday February 12, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Michigan A 301 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Equity and Access: Using Instructional Technology to Increase Mathematics Proficiency
Limited Capacity seats available
We will discuss how instructional technology can be leveraged to increase access and equity for all students. All students come to us with powerful cognitive, linguistic, and cultural assets. The Imagine Math suite is an adaptive software that scaffolds up to attend to mathematics students' various entry points into new mathematics curriculum while building conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.
Speakers
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Katie Horneland

Sponsor, ImagineLearning
Dr. Horneland has worked in the field of education for over ten years as an elementary school teacher, preservice teacher supervisor, and teacher educator. She received a Ph.D. from the University of South Florida in Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education with a cognate... Read More →

Tuesday February 12, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Bucktown 342 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Every Student Counts-Every Day Matters
Limited Capacity seats available
Student attendance has become a critical data point for school district recognition, funding and serving the needs of students in learning. Join members of the Illinois Attendance Commission in this interactive session and learn more about the important changes occurring regarding attendance. Come and share your successes, challenges, feedback and recommendations to inform the Commission's reports to the General Assembly.
Speakers
avatar for Antoinette Taylor

Antoinette Taylor

Exceptional Needs Consultant

Tuesday February 12, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Chicago 10 439 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

The Illinois Family Collaborative: A Family Engagement Partnership
Limited Capacity seats available
Family Engagement is acknowledged as a critical piece of school improvement planning in the Illinois ESSA Plan. Where can districts find information about family engagement resources available in our state? Please join us to learn about an innovative group of state projects and agencies organized into a collaborative partnership to provide resources for families and school districts in Illinois!
Speakers
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Roxanna Alldredge

Family Collaborative, Network Capacity Coach, Illinois MTSS Network
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Schuster Terry

Illinois MTSS Network, Sterling

Tuesday February 12, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Mississippi 397 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Tier 1 Tune-Up: 30 second Interventions To Change The Course of Your Day
Limited Capacity filling up
Join us for a high energy interactive program to learn Tier 1 30 second interventions that will change the course of your day. Participants will be actively engaged by playing the role of a student in a classroom while techniques are taught and actively put into use to increase the participants’ depth of knowledge and understanding of these interventions.
Speakers
avatar for Karen Brunner

Karen Brunner

Psychologist, Rockford School District 205
Karen has been a licensed School Psychologist since 1994. The majority of her career focused on supporting students with intense behavioral needs K-12. She is passionate about coaching teachers on effective behavioral strategies and in supporting "that ONE child" that challenges every... Read More →
avatar for Kelly Langworthy

Kelly Langworthy

Wheaton Community Unit District 200

Copy of 30 second Tier 1 interventions Handout pdf
Tuesday February 12, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Michigan B 311 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

10:00am PST

Coaching and Conferencing Conversations Protocols for Disciplined Dialogue
Limited Capacity filling up
This session provides attendees an opportunity to "learn by doing" the four steps necessary to facilitate an effective focused conversation to be used for meetings and/or coaching opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Molly Allen

Molly Allen

Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools, ROE #17
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Scott Kuffel

LEAD Grant Coordinator & Coach, Regional Office of Education #28, Atkinson
Retired superintendent of the Geneseo CUSD 228 schools. Focusing on leadership coaching, engagement, facilitation with school administrators.

Tuesday February 12, 2019 10:00am - 12:15pm PST
Lincoln Board Room 316 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Extended Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

A Quest for Equity in Illinois
Limited Capacity seats available
Come be a part of the discussion about Equity in Education in Illinois. This is a conversation that you want to be a part of. For years we have professed our desire to educate all children; however we have come short year after year even with the advances in EdTech. The data shows a great disparity in the achievement of minorities.
Speakers
avatar for Taneesha Thomas

Taneesha Thomas

Instructional Technology Specialist, River Forest School District #90
Taneesha A. Thomas, MS. ED, is a certified Instructional Technologist, a Google Trainer, an Apple Teacher, an EdTech national presenter, as well as CEO of Flutter Tech LLC. She serves as a captain for Chicago’s Google Education Group, she has also presented at EdTechTeam Summits... Read More →

Tuesday February 12, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Columbus A/B 414 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

Broadening the Definition of Student Success
Limited Capacity full
Measuring student success requires moving beyond standardized test scores toward a multi-dimensional and personalized set of indicators. The Personalized Learner Profile paints a portrait of a student against a backdrop of a student’s interests, motivations, goals and aspirations. The PLP allows schools to more accurately assess and communicate readiness at the individual student level.
Speakers
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Melina Wright

ECRA Group

Tuesday February 12, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Jackson Park 313 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

Chronic Absenteeism: A Student-Centered Approach
Limited Capacity filling up
Share the journey of one school district as it transforms itself from a traditional attendance philosophy to a student-centered attendance approach through simple evidence and research-based practices. Finally, hear about their future as they continue to build safe and supportive schools, address conflict, improve school climate, and build a positive school culture.
Speakers
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JK

Junk Kevin

American Institutes for Research

Cairo ESSA Presentation 2019 2.11.19 kj pptx
Tuesday February 12, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Missouri 408 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

Illinois' Rural Schools Listening Tour Findings
Limited Capacity seats available
David Ardrey, Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools, will share highlights of his Illinois Rural Schools "Listening Tours". He will discuss the "rural school advantage" and the positive aspects of calling a rural place home, as well as the challenges rural educators, particularly principals, face in serving an increasingly diverse student demographic in a time of diminishing resources.
Speakers
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Ardrey David

Illinois Association of Rural and Small Schools, SIU

Tuesday February 12, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Mayfair 330 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

Leadership in Action - SEL Integration Panel
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn from SEL integration experiences at the classroom, school, district, and state level working together to plan, implement, and monitor work to build student capacities in social emotional learning. This team began its journey at the ESSA 2017 conference and has a year of experience that they believe will help support other schools and districts in their strategic efforts.
Speakers
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Fickes Brett

THORNTON TWP HSD 205
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Kevin McClure

Center for Educational Initiatives, Illinois State University, Normal
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Ida Turpin

Thornton Township High School District #205, South Holland

Tuesday February 12, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Arkansas 317 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:15am PST

The T-SIP: Targeted School Improvement Plan and Process
Limited Capacity seats available
Want a different approach to school improvement that closes achievement gaps and builds equity? Join our interactive session about a process and tools used across the state for creating targeted school improvement plans. Learn ways to identify what matters most to schools and walk away with practical, concrete methods to support both adult and student growth in your school.
Speakers
avatar for Dianne Betts

Dianne Betts

North Cook Intermediate Service Center,, Des Plaines
avatar for Michael Czerniawski

Michael Czerniawski

School Improvement Specialist, West Cook Intermediate Service Center #2, Hillside
All students deserve a great education. To make that happen, I center my work on coaching educational leaders in enhancing district and school improvement efforts. I specialize in helping educators focus on the changes to leadership, instruction, professional learning communities... Read More →
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Kathleen Doyle

Assistant Executive Director, South Cook Intermediate Service Center, Chicago Heights

T SIP Overview for ESSA conference pdf
Tuesday February 12, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm PST
Michigan B 311 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

12:15pm PST

ESSA 2019: The Whole Child, Whole School, Whole Community
Limited Capacity seats available
Jason Helfer is Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning at the Illinois State Board of Education.
Speakers
avatar for Helfer Jason

Helfer Jason

Illinois State Board of Education

Tuesday February 12, 2019 12:15pm - 1:30pm PST
Ballroom 691 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Luncheon Address

2:00pm PST

A Place to Call Home
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn about a New Teachers’ Network and Mentoring Program that is designed to recruit, train, and retain new teachers. This successful program has developed teachers into Master Teachers from the candidates we have hired. The goal is to ensure that these highly qualified teachers remain with the district.
Speakers
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Elizabeth Reynolds

Calumet School District 132

Tuesday February 12, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Bucktown 342 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Building a Positive School Culture One Step at a Time
Limited Capacity filling up
Participants will understand how building a positive school culture starts beyond the front door and continues into the classroom with the students and all staff within a school building. Tips and ideas will be shared as participants think of ways to create a positive culture from day one with the school community, teachers, and students.
Speakers
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James Robinette

Principal, LaGrange SD 102
I am currently a principal of a dual language school in LaGrange School District 102. We are in the 3rd year of implementation. I was the principal of Barbour Two-Way Language Immersion in Rockford for three years which was a K-8 90:10 model. People can ask me about dual language... Read More →

Tuesday February 12, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Pullman 351 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

How I Made It To School! Perspectives From Parents and Students
Limited Capacity seats available
Students experiencing homelessness face barriers to attending school, including lack of awareness about the rights of homeless students and lack of transportation. Learn how homeless education law and other legal resources can help students get to school. Hear from students and parents who experienced barriers to attending school due to homelessness and how they overcame those barriers.
Speakers
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AP

Alyssa Phillips

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

Tuesday February 12, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Missouri 408 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Micro-Credentials: Competency-Based Skill Recognition for Leaders
Limited Capacity seats available
Micro-credentialing provides personalized Professional Development (PD) and skill recognition for participants through a competency-based system. Join us to explore how IPA's micro-credentialing program, utilizing the power of the ELN platform, is changing the face of PD for educators.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Susan Homes

Dr. Susan Homes

Deputy Executive Director for Professional Learning, Illinois Principals Association
I have the FANTASTIC good fortune to be in my third year as Deputy Executive Director for the Illinois Principals Association. Prior to my work with IPA supporting school leaders across Illinois, I served as a Technology Director, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent for over... Read More →
avatar for Jason Leahy

Jason Leahy

Executive Director, Illinois Principals Association, Springfield
avatar for Arlin Peebles

Arlin Peebles

ELN Director, Illinois Principals Association (IPA)
ELN Director

Tuesday February 12, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Ontario 305 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Technology Tools Built to Support Social Emotional Learning
Limited Capacity filling up
Participants will explore free technology resources that have the goal of Social Emotional Learning as a key component in a fun and engaging platform. Tools for all grade levels to build the understanding of empathy, courage, collaboration, perspectives of others, managing one’s emotions and many more activities to support the Illinois Social Emotional Learning Standards.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Ward

Lisa Ward

Content Specialist for Learning Supports, Illinois State University, Normal
Special education educator for 20+ years and currently a content specialist for learning supports with Illinois State University/ISBE. Masters degrees in Special Education and Learning and Technology. My team and I have been creating resources for Illinois teachers for 5 years. As... Read More →

Tuesday February 12, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Huron 303 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

The Missing Link: Collecting and Analyzing Instructional Data Using the Instructional Rounds Process
Limited Capacity seats available
Most school improvement planning porocesses consistently collect and analyze student outcome data. Too often instructional data may not be collected or analyzed, thus becoming the missing link to successful continuous improvement. Drawing from research and practices from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, facilitators will share the "why" of collecting instructional data and provide a structure for educators to work together to investigate and solve common instructional problems to improve teaching and learning. Applicable materials will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michaela Fray-Tappe

Dr. Michaela Fray-Tappe

Director of Professional Learning, Regional Office of Education #1, Adams County
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Diane Rutledge

ISU Center for the Study of Education Policy, Normal

Tuesday February 12, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Ohio 373 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Intentional Planning for Impactful Professional Learning
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will understand the purpose and components of the Learning Forward professional learning standards. Examine the application of standards and their effects on professional learning through authentic stories. Self-assess to determine strengths and areas of improvement around the use of professional learning standards in your context. Identify actions to improve professional learning.
Speakers
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Jill Meciej

Director of Curriculum, Marquardt School District 15
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Karla McAdam

Learning Forward Illinois

Tuesday February 12, 2019 2:00pm - 4:15pm PST
Chicago 8 569 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Extended Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

MTSS: A Whole School System of Supports
Limited Capacity seats available
A system of supports that works! Discover successful use of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to improve equity and whole-child outcomes by districts partnering with Illinois MTSS Network. Learn from the experiences of rural, urban, large and small districts implementing effective meeting practices, data analysis, professional learning, and sustainability planning. This interactive session will provide practical resources.
Speakers
avatar for Lori Hensold

Lori Hensold

Professional Learning Coordinator, Illinois MTSS Network
avatar for Hannasch Melissa

Hannasch Melissa

Associate Director, Illinois MTSS Network
I am the associate director of the Illinois MTSS Network (IL MTSS-N). IL MTSS-N is a professional learning initiative of the Illinois State Board of Education. Lori Hensold, our professional learning coordinator, and I will be presenting a practical and resource rich session "MTSS... Read More →

ESSA19 MTSSWholeSchool 2.7.19 pdf
Tuesday February 12, 2019 2:00pm - 4:15pm PST
Mississippi 397 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Extended Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Solutions and Strategies for Educating Black Males
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop will focus on strategies you can use to educate, activate and motivate troubled Black/Latino males. Participants will learn about 6 Factors that affect young men of color and will learn about the tools that can be used to handle behavior problems. Several school districts around the country have used these proven approaches and many teachers have praised this specific technique. Be prepared to be challenged to evaluate your own teaching techniques for dealing with this particular cohort of students. The workshop will be highly interactive and you will have insights that are immediately practical.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Jackson

Robert Jackson

National Education Consulting/Award Winning Author, Robert Jackson Consulting LLC
For every problem, there is a solution is Robert’s motto. Jackson began his teaching career 28 years ago in Indianapolis Public Schools after being cut from the NFL Minnesota Vikings in 1995. He has become one of the most sought-after speakers in the country, delivering keynote... Read More →

Tuesday February 12, 2019 2:00pm - 4:15pm PST
Chicago 9 655 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Extended Concurrent Session

2:00pm PST

Using Qualitative Data to Determine Student Learning Needs and Root Cause
Limited Capacity seats available
Let’s look beyond test scores to determine the root cause of student learning problems. How can we validate our speculations, to maximize the success of our solutions? This session focuses on how to use qualitative data, including student and staff focus groups to hone in on instructional issues. Student voice, an often overlooked component of root cause determination, will be highlighted.
Speakers
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Sharon Frys

DuPage Regional Office of Education

Tuesday February 12, 2019 2:00pm - 4:15pm PST
Mayfair 330 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Extended Concurrent Session

3:15pm PST

Paralysis by Data Analysis? Uncomplicated Strategies to Transform Your Data Culture
Limited Capacity filling up
Join us as we guide you through the current research, proven strategies, and our experience in successful supporting schools from paralysis into action. This presentation will showcase how to use available data as an opportunity to understand your learning communities’ current successes, areas of need, gaps in instruction, monitor program implementation, and support student growth and attainment.
Speakers
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Keith Palz

Atlantic Research Partners
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Susmita Pratihast

Atlantic Research Partners

Tuesday February 12, 2019 3:15pm - 4:15pm PST
Huron 303 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

3:15pm PST

Targeting Teacher Retention in Chicago Public Schools
Limited Capacity seats available
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Midwest Comprehensive Center (MWCC) collaboratively provide teacher retention support to "Opportunity Schools" through improvement strategies based on local data. Principals can opt in to local data-driven action planning, virtual community of practice for new teacher mentors and leadership coaching supports. In the session, we will share the framework of Teaching Conditions from the Center for Great Teachers and Leaders, and the audience will explore their own teaching conditions using a research-based rubric.
Speakers
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Ben Felton

Exec Dir, Teacher Recruitment & Residencies, Chicago School District #299
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Mara Schanfield

SEL Solutions

ESSA 2019 final handouts docx
Tuesday February 12, 2019 3:15pm - 4:15pm PST
Missouri 408 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session
 
Wednesday, February 13
 

8:30am PST

Characteristics of a Successful Urban School
Limited Capacity seats available
Javier Arriola-Lopez has been principal of Rachel Carson Elementary School for twelve years, leading one of the twenty-seven dual language schools in Chicago
Speakers
avatar for Javier Arriola-Lopez

Javier Arriola-Lopez

Principal, Rachel Carson Elementary School
I have been at Carson School for the last 23 years. For the last 13 years, I have been the proud principal of Carson School. I am originally from Mexico. Therefore, my first language is Spanish. I profoundly believe in Dual Language Programs. It is Carson's Dual Language Program's... Read More →

Wednesday February 13, 2019 8:30am - 9:15am PST
Ballroom 691 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Keynote Address

9:45am PST

An Introduction to the New Illinois Literacy Framework
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will present an overview of the new Illinois Literacy Framework. This framework will provide districts, schools and teachers with literacy guidance that outlines the common expectations with regard to shifts, standards, literacy and instructional practices.
Speakers
avatar for Jill Brown

Jill Brown

ELA Content Specialist, Illinois State Board of Education/Illinois State University
Jill Brown has been in education for over twenty years and currently works for both Illinois State University in the Center of Advancement of Educational Initiatives as well as an ELA Content Specialist for the Illinois State Board of Education. Ensuring that teachers are prepared... Read More →
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Kathi Rhodus

ELA/Social Science Content Specialist, Illinois State Board of Education

Wednesday February 13, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Chicago 10 439 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

9:45am PST

Ed360: From Viewing Data to Supporting Students
Limited Capacity seats available
Developed by the Illinois State Board of Education, Ed360 is a free, mobile-friendly data dashboard that provides actionable data to support instructional decisions. Ed360 displays formative, interim and summative student assessment data, along with demographics and attendance. By providing a full picture of student learning, Ed360 assists with creating flexible groups and supporting personalized learning.
Speakers
avatar for Marci Johnson

Marci Johnson

Director, Illinois State Board of Education
Marci Johnson has been with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for ten years. She is the Director of Teaching and Learning. She works with Career and Technical Education, Competency Based Education and the Illinois Learning Standards. She is the Outreach Coordinator for... Read More →
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John Shake

Division Supervisor, Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield
John Shake is the Acting Division Administrator, Information Technology at the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). John has over 25 years of information technology experience in both the private sector and the state level of the public sector. He provides statewide leadership... Read More →

Wednesday February 13, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Superior B 407 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

9:45am PST

ESSA and District Strategic Plan Driving School Improvement with a Few Speed Bumps
This session provides examples of integration of local and state data into a district systematic continuous improvement process that is aligned to ESSA and District Strategic Plan. The district capitalized on ESSA requirements such as growth and the Illinois Quality Framework Standards. Examples of tools and resources used within a diverse district to provide equitable experiences will be provided.
Speakers
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Hill Laura

SD U-46
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Jackson Lisa

School District U-46

Wednesday February 13, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Old Town 381 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

9:45am PST

Future Ready: Moving Schools Forward
Limited Capacity seats available
Future Ready Schools is an effort to maximize digital learning opportunities, helping districts move toward preparing students for success in college, a career, and citizenship. FRS provides resources and support to ensure that digital learning plans align with best practices and are 100% aligned to the guidance provided by the US Dept. of Education regarding ESSA's Title IV planning requirements.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Bates

Brian Bates

Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning, Learning Technology Center of Illinois
avatar for Mindy Fiscus

Mindy Fiscus

Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center of Illinois
Melinda Fiscus is the Director of Government Affairs for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois. In this role, she provides networking opportunities, consulting services, and professional development for IL school districts. She also serves as one of the IL State E-Rate Coordinators... Read More →

Wednesday February 13, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Michigan B 311 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

9:45am PST

Redesigning the High School Experience--Disrupting the Status Quo
Limited Capacity seats available
Walk with us as we describe how we started to transform the traditional high school experience in one year from the ground up--starting with changing classrooms to learning spaces, schedules to flexible groupings, and content to competencies. Are you ready to start to change the high school experiences in your community? We can show you the first steps.
Speakers
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avatar for Felice Hybert

Felice Hybert

Kankakee School District
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AL
LP

Wednesday February 13, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Arkansas 317 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

9:45am PST

One Team; One Plan ESSA Readiness PreK-12
Limited Capacity seats available
Examine how a large unit district implements an academic plan with all staff and all students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Learn how the district-wide standards implementation has increased the performance for all sub groups including the more than 5000 English Learners through a strong district focus on professional development and the work of each of the 21 School Improvement Teams.
Speakers
avatar for Lori Campbell

Lori Campbell

Director of Curriculum, East Aurora District 131
NJ
KK
avatar for Guzman Rita

Guzman Rita

Bilingual Director, East Aurora d131
avatar for Brad Wieher

Brad Wieher

Director of Literacy and Interventions, East Aurora School District 131

Wednesday February 13, 2019 9:45am - 12:00pm PST
Columbus A/B 414 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Extended Concurrent Session

11:00am PST

Calm, Connected, Effective: A Trauma-Responsive Approach
Limited Capacity filling up
Are your students' experiences outside of the classroom impacting their behavior and academic performance? Trauma and adversity impact our students’ behavior and our ability to respond. This session presents strategies to help students manage their behavior to promote growth and learning. Learn how Mercy Home for Boys & Girls helps teachers approach students with both care and accountability.
Speakers
AR

Wednesday February 13, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Ohio 373 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:00am PST

College Prep Boot Camp: A Familial Approach to College Readiness
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will offer an engaging dialogue on the importance of strengthening a college-going culture among Latino families. A review of a familial approach to parent college readiness as a successful strategy to student academic success and transition to post-secondary education will be presented. The importance of culture in parent engagement, lessons learned, and personal testimonials will be shared with the audience.
Speakers
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Susana DasNeves

Northern Illinois University, Center for P-20
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Adriana Martinez

Northern Illinois University, Parent University

Wednesday February 13, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Ontario 305 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:00am PST

Digital Literacy for All Classrooms!
Limited Capacity seats available
Technology is a transformative tool that schools are rapidly embracing. The challenge remains for students to develop the cognitive skills to engage with technology in a safe and constructive manner. Engaging students in critical thought about the information they are receiving is crucial. Explore how to break down the components of digital literacy in any content area or grade level.
Speakers
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Elizabeth Hiler

Principal Consultant, Illinois State Board of Education
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Kim Johnson

Principal Consultant, Illinois State Board of Education

Update New Focus for Session pdf
Wednesday February 13, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Superior B 407 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:00am PST

Fiscal Year 2020 Consolidated District Plan
Limited Capacity seats available
Planning plays an instrumental role in the preparation of the grant application The State Board of Education recently released the new Consolidated District Plan. The plan consolidates the essential information of twelve Federal Formula Grants. This session will cover the components of the Consolidated District Plan and explain how to navigate through the plan.
Speakers
avatar for Denise Blaney

Denise Blaney

Principal Consultant, Illinois State Board of Education
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Annie Brooks

Director, Title Grants, Illinois State Board of Educaiton

Wednesday February 13, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Superior A 315 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:00am PST

NGSS Standard Alignment and Assessment Practice
Limited Capacity seats available
Instructing students using the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) can be challenging given the abstract language and layout. This presentation will detail tiering the NGSS and creating objectives in a way that is accessible to all stakeholders. The presentation will detail our local data collection program in making student evidence based decisions benefiting professional practice and student achievement.
Speakers
avatar for Alex Hofeldt

Alex Hofeldt

Administrator - Science Chair, WAUCONDA CUSD 118
avatar for Bill Stanton

Bill Stanton

Assistant Superintendent, Wauconda Community Unit School District#118

2019 NGSS Standard Alignment and Assessment Practice pdf
Wednesday February 13, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Michigan B 311 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

11:00am PST

PD Modules: EL Tool Kit
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will learn about the use of the resource, Professional Development Modules: English Learner Tool Kit, which is designed for self-paced and locally-based professional development on legal requirements to English learners.
Speakers
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Seng Naolhu

Principal Consultant, Multilingual/Language Development Department, Illinois State Board of Education
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Beth Robinson

Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago

Wednesday February 13, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Pullman 351 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

12:15pm PST

A Trauma Informed School: Four Years Later
Limited Capacity seats available
"Trauma Informed Schools," has been a key phrase in education for the past few years. How does trauma affect our students academics and attendance rates? Learn how Calumet School District 132 became a Trauma Informed School and how they have continued this practice for the past four years.
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Dalyn Drown

Calumet School District 132

Wednesday February 13, 2019 12:15pm - 1:15pm PST
Bridgeport 312 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

12:15pm PST

Clarity and Coherence: Success through Communication
Limited Capacity seats available
Decreased disciplinary referrals result in increased student achievement. As digital natives growing up in a technology-driven communication revolution, some students struggle to navigate the interpersonal interactions of school. By explicitly teaching communication skills, our school decreased disciplinary referrals by 75% over two years and now envisions expanding our work district wide.
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Graig C Mason

Cook County School District 130, Blue Island

Clarity & Coherence pdf
Wednesday February 13, 2019 12:15pm - 1:15pm PST
Mississippi 397 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

12:15pm PST

Cognitive Teaching: Using Brain Research to Maximize Student Learning
Limited Capacity seats available
If you want to improve student learning, start with the brain. In this session, we will review research about the brain, how it works, and the implications for the classroom. Participants will use these principles to help them design lessons, choose instructional strategies, and create feedback methods that lead to deeper and more long-term learning.
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Pauline Zdonek

Valley View 365U, Bolingbrook

Wednesday February 13, 2019 12:15pm - 1:15pm PST
Mayfair 330 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

12:15pm PST

Understanding Cultural Differences Among Spanish Speaking English Learners (ELs)
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will help make teachers of English learners aware of the cultural differences among Spanish-speaking students. We will discuss regions, countries, culture, vocabulary, signs of respect, and the ways they differ when used by ELs.
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Elizabeth Briones

Chicago Heights School District 170

Wednesday February 13, 2019 12:15pm - 1:15pm PST
Huron 303 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session

12:15pm PST

Unleashing the Power of Instructional Coaching
Limited Capacity seats available
Instructional coaching has many benefits to schools, teachers, and students. Discover the process for starting up a program, forms, protocols used, and other areas that instructional coaching can benefit a school. From formative feedback, to coaching cycles, to innovative staff development, to incorporating technology, learn it all.
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Greg Urbaniak

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment, Grant Community High School District 124, Fox Lake

Wednesday February 13, 2019 12:15pm - 1:15pm PST
Colorado 336 East North Water Street, Chicago IL
  Concurrent Session
 
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