Session 1
8:30 - 9:20
Daily 5
Rm. 106
Are you interested in learning about a curriculum framework that will develop students' habits of reading, writing, and working with peers? Do you want to instill a lifetime of independent literacy for your students? If you answered "Yes!" then Intro. to Daily 5 is for you! Come and learn how to start and implement the Daily 5 structure in your classroom.
#TwitterforPD: Professional Development in 140 Characters or Less
Rm. 108
This session will demonstrate the power that Twitter as an educational tool. Whether you use Twitter to connect with fellow educators, enhance your lesson planning, or as an incredibly development professional development tool, find out how you can dramatically improve your classroom in 140 characters or less.
Presenter
Jordan McGaughey, social studies teacher, Seckman High
The Third "R": Establishing Relationships to Foster Literacy Development
Rm. 107
This session focuses on how establishing meaningful relationships with students can transform your classroom. We will discuss how we can sue these relationships to set norms and expectations that can lead to a more collaborative atmosphere and how this relates to literacy development and the CCSS as a whole.
Presenter
Courtney Meagher, 6th grade teacher, Meramec Heights
Writer's Workshop in grades K-2
Rm. 109
This session will provide an explanation of Lucy Calkins Units of Study writing program for grades K-2. Specific topics included will include: student collaboration, specific teaching points, during-workshop teaching, and active engagement in the writing process.
Presenter
Heather Hamby, kindergarten teacher, Meramec Heights
Make the most of your SharpSchool Web Page
Rm. Media Center
This session will cover how to edit a teacher webpage on SharpSchool. We will work on editing the format of the page, adding content, editing the calendar, and creating sub-pages. During this session we will work on each teacher's page so that every teacher has at least their main page updated.
Presenter
Nathan Burch, 4th grade teacher, Lone Dell Elementary
Using the Best Apps in the Classroom
Rm. 112
Explore the best apps to use in the classroom which can support and supplement our curriculum, including Daily 5. Learn to use the apps in each subject area for any grade level. See examples of lesson plans that effectively use the apps. All apps discussed can be used on iOS devices, as well as Android devices.
Presenter
Beth Ferranto, 2nd grade teacher, Hodge Elementary
Prepare your students to learn real-world skills with Acuity
Rm. 138
In this session, teachers will learn to utilize the resources within the Acuity student assessment program. Step by step instructions will be given on how to create custom tests, find assessments already creating by Acuity or other district teachers, assign individualized instructional resources to individual students that can be used for RTI in the SST process or re-teaching, conduct an item analysis for your entire class or individual students, and print reports to measure deeper levels of student comprehension of the Common Core State Standards.
Presenter
Jessica Meeks, assistant principal, Sherwood Elementary
Close Reading in Action
Rm. 111
Are you curious as to what Common Core close reading in action looks like? Join Tina Risse and participate in a model close reading lesson. You will actively participate in reading engagement routines, text-dependent questioning, and writing in response to reading.
Presenter: Tina M. Risse- District Literacy Coordinator
ELA Resources for Upper Elementary
Rm. 110
This session will include information and resources that are aligned for the Common Core. Strategies and information regarding the new ELA will be presented. This will include examples and resources from various workshops gathered from the Missouri RPDC offices. Attendees will also be able to share Daily 5 classroom organization ideas and resources. Be ready to share and learn as we work together to prepare students for the Common Core ELA.
Presenter
Margie Passmore, 5th grade teacher, Rockport Heights Elementary
Session 2
9:30 - 10:20
Google Drive 101
Rm. Media Center
This session will cover the basics of Google Drive including how to set up an account, create different types of documents, share documents, and implement Google Drive into an elementary classroom.
Presenter
Nathan Burch, 4th grade teacher, Lone Dell Elementary
Mini-Lessons and Anchor Charts
Rm. 110
This informative session will explore ways in which teachers can maximize their literacy instruction by the use of mini-lessons and anchor charts. Participants will gain knowledge from a fourth grade teacher who implements both tools in order to support Daily 5 and Units of Study.
Presenter
Amber Matter, 4th grade teacher, Antonia Elementary
Social Media: 21st Century Communication
Rm. 108
Are you still trying to figure out the difference between a tweet, post, snap, and +1? Then this session is for you! We will discuss the major social networks being used by students and teachers both personally and professionally. Then, participants will see examples of how to use social media for public relations. Finally, we will discuss how to integrate social media into the classroom.
Presenter
JP Prezzavento, Instructional Technology Coordinator
Flipping Out in the Elementary Classroom
Rm. 138
This session focuses on the flipped classroom model and how it can put students in charge of their own learning. We will discuss what the flipped classroom is, students' response to the flipped classroom, the collaborative effect of the model, alignment to the CCSS, and how it makes differentiation easier.
Presenter
Courtney Meagher, 6th grade teacher, Meramec Heights
Push in Partnership
Rm. 106
Are you wondering how you can co-teach effectively and make it a successful year for both teachers and students? Check out this session where we will explore this topic together. Hear about the experiences of Title 1 reading teachers "pushing-in" to elementary classrooms.
Presenter
Jennifer Davitt, Title 1 reading teacher, Guffey Elementary
Raising the Rigor through Writing
Rm. 111
The Common Core Literacy Writing Standards provide opportunities to use writing as a tool for thinking, and thereby raise rigor. During this session, participants think through a self-evaluation of current writing habits while learning ways to implement writing without sacrificing content.
Presenter
Tina M. Risse- District Literacy Coordinator
Environmental Print: The Stepping Stone to Early Literacy
Rm. 109
The ability to read environmental print is one of the first steps in early literacy. Come learn how you can harness the power of environmental print to improve sight word recognition and increase literacy in your K-2 classroom.
Presenter
Kim Prezzavento, Early Childhood Educator, Simpson Elementary
What the Heck is Doceri?
Rm. 112
Doceri (do-sair-ee) is software and/or an app that allows teachers to interact with their students in various new ways. With Doceri, teachers are no longer chained to the area directly around their computer or interactive whiteboard, but teachers will have access to their desktops through their mobile devices. Doceri also allows teachers to annotation over presentations and documents and create screencasts that can all easily be shared to a Dropbox or Google Drive account. Doceri screencasts can be used to assess students, provide information for absent students or those who need additional support, and make excellent sub plans. If my 2nd graders can use Doceri, so can you!
Presenter
Lori Breyfogle, Title 1 Math teacher, Fox Elementary
8:30 - 9:20
Daily 5
Rm. 106
Are you interested in learning about a curriculum framework that will develop students' habits of reading, writing, and working with peers? Do you want to instill a lifetime of independent literacy for your students? If you answered "Yes!" then Intro. to Daily 5 is for you! Come and learn how to start and implement the Daily 5 structure in your classroom.
#TwitterforPD: Professional Development in 140 Characters or Less
Rm. 108
This session will demonstrate the power that Twitter as an educational tool. Whether you use Twitter to connect with fellow educators, enhance your lesson planning, or as an incredibly development professional development tool, find out how you can dramatically improve your classroom in 140 characters or less.
Presenter
Jordan McGaughey, social studies teacher, Seckman High
The Third "R": Establishing Relationships to Foster Literacy Development
Rm. 107
This session focuses on how establishing meaningful relationships with students can transform your classroom. We will discuss how we can sue these relationships to set norms and expectations that can lead to a more collaborative atmosphere and how this relates to literacy development and the CCSS as a whole.
Presenter
Courtney Meagher, 6th grade teacher, Meramec Heights
Writer's Workshop in grades K-2
Rm. 109
This session will provide an explanation of Lucy Calkins Units of Study writing program for grades K-2. Specific topics included will include: student collaboration, specific teaching points, during-workshop teaching, and active engagement in the writing process.
Presenter
Heather Hamby, kindergarten teacher, Meramec Heights
Make the most of your SharpSchool Web Page
Rm. Media Center
This session will cover how to edit a teacher webpage on SharpSchool. We will work on editing the format of the page, adding content, editing the calendar, and creating sub-pages. During this session we will work on each teacher's page so that every teacher has at least their main page updated.
Presenter
Nathan Burch, 4th grade teacher, Lone Dell Elementary
Using the Best Apps in the Classroom
Rm. 112
Explore the best apps to use in the classroom which can support and supplement our curriculum, including Daily 5. Learn to use the apps in each subject area for any grade level. See examples of lesson plans that effectively use the apps. All apps discussed can be used on iOS devices, as well as Android devices.
Presenter
Beth Ferranto, 2nd grade teacher, Hodge Elementary
Prepare your students to learn real-world skills with Acuity
Rm. 138
In this session, teachers will learn to utilize the resources within the Acuity student assessment program. Step by step instructions will be given on how to create custom tests, find assessments already creating by Acuity or other district teachers, assign individualized instructional resources to individual students that can be used for RTI in the SST process or re-teaching, conduct an item analysis for your entire class or individual students, and print reports to measure deeper levels of student comprehension of the Common Core State Standards.
Presenter
Jessica Meeks, assistant principal, Sherwood Elementary
Close Reading in Action
Rm. 111
Are you curious as to what Common Core close reading in action looks like? Join Tina Risse and participate in a model close reading lesson. You will actively participate in reading engagement routines, text-dependent questioning, and writing in response to reading.
Presenter: Tina M. Risse- District Literacy Coordinator
ELA Resources for Upper Elementary
Rm. 110
This session will include information and resources that are aligned for the Common Core. Strategies and information regarding the new ELA will be presented. This will include examples and resources from various workshops gathered from the Missouri RPDC offices. Attendees will also be able to share Daily 5 classroom organization ideas and resources. Be ready to share and learn as we work together to prepare students for the Common Core ELA.
Presenter
Margie Passmore, 5th grade teacher, Rockport Heights Elementary
Session 2
9:30 - 10:20
Google Drive 101
Rm. Media Center
This session will cover the basics of Google Drive including how to set up an account, create different types of documents, share documents, and implement Google Drive into an elementary classroom.
Presenter
Nathan Burch, 4th grade teacher, Lone Dell Elementary
Mini-Lessons and Anchor Charts
Rm. 110
This informative session will explore ways in which teachers can maximize their literacy instruction by the use of mini-lessons and anchor charts. Participants will gain knowledge from a fourth grade teacher who implements both tools in order to support Daily 5 and Units of Study.
Presenter
Amber Matter, 4th grade teacher, Antonia Elementary
Social Media: 21st Century Communication
Rm. 108
Are you still trying to figure out the difference between a tweet, post, snap, and +1? Then this session is for you! We will discuss the major social networks being used by students and teachers both personally and professionally. Then, participants will see examples of how to use social media for public relations. Finally, we will discuss how to integrate social media into the classroom.
Presenter
JP Prezzavento, Instructional Technology Coordinator
Flipping Out in the Elementary Classroom
Rm. 138
This session focuses on the flipped classroom model and how it can put students in charge of their own learning. We will discuss what the flipped classroom is, students' response to the flipped classroom, the collaborative effect of the model, alignment to the CCSS, and how it makes differentiation easier.
Presenter
Courtney Meagher, 6th grade teacher, Meramec Heights
Push in Partnership
Rm. 106
Are you wondering how you can co-teach effectively and make it a successful year for both teachers and students? Check out this session where we will explore this topic together. Hear about the experiences of Title 1 reading teachers "pushing-in" to elementary classrooms.
Presenter
Jennifer Davitt, Title 1 reading teacher, Guffey Elementary
Raising the Rigor through Writing
Rm. 111
The Common Core Literacy Writing Standards provide opportunities to use writing as a tool for thinking, and thereby raise rigor. During this session, participants think through a self-evaluation of current writing habits while learning ways to implement writing without sacrificing content.
Presenter
Tina M. Risse- District Literacy Coordinator
Environmental Print: The Stepping Stone to Early Literacy
Rm. 109
The ability to read environmental print is one of the first steps in early literacy. Come learn how you can harness the power of environmental print to improve sight word recognition and increase literacy in your K-2 classroom.
Presenter
Kim Prezzavento, Early Childhood Educator, Simpson Elementary
What the Heck is Doceri?
Rm. 112
Doceri (do-sair-ee) is software and/or an app that allows teachers to interact with their students in various new ways. With Doceri, teachers are no longer chained to the area directly around their computer or interactive whiteboard, but teachers will have access to their desktops through their mobile devices. Doceri also allows teachers to annotation over presentations and documents and create screencasts that can all easily be shared to a Dropbox or Google Drive account. Doceri screencasts can be used to assess students, provide information for absent students or those who need additional support, and make excellent sub plans. If my 2nd graders can use Doceri, so can you!
Presenter
Lori Breyfogle, Title 1 Math teacher, Fox Elementary