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Professional Learning for Educators Fall 2015

Center for Educational Leadership at EASTCONN presents

RICK WORMELI Standards-Based Grading: Myth-busting, Ethics and Practicality Don’t miss this chance to confront misconceptions and make the most of students’ learning!

Mon., Nov. 23, 2015, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Holiday Inn Hartford East 100 East River Dr., East Hartford 06108 Some parents, colleagues, school board members, and business leaders struggle with what is and is not standards-based grading.

Teachers and leaders using standards-based grading are facing some “pushback” from those with little background in it. As a result they are backing away from something unusually effective in teaching and learning. Whatever they are, current grading practices create very real futures; they better be accurate and ethical. Many traditional grading practices, unfortunately, are neither. This address presents the essential elements of standards-based grading, including its merits, potential pitfalls, and candid responses to the most common concerns regarding its use. Vetted by decades of work in the U.S. and around the world, we’ll correct the misconceptions and make a compelling case for standards-based grading.

Audience: Administrators and all teachers Register by: 11/9/15 Course #: 1525300023 Certificates of Completion will be awarded to all attendees Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/12983 One of the first Nationally Board Certified teachers in America, Rick Wormeli brings innovation, energy, validity and high standards to both his presentations and his instructional practice, which includes 34 years teaching math, science, English, physical education, health and history and coaching teachers and principals.

Rick’s work has been reported in numerous media, including ABC’s “Good Morning America,” “Hardball with Chris Matthews,” National Geographic and Good Housekeeping magazines, What Matters Most: Teaching for the 21st Century, and the Washington Post. He is a columnist for AMLE Magazine, and a frequent contributor to ASCD’s Education Leadership magazine. He is the author of many best-selling books. His classroom practice is a showcase for ASCD’s best-selling series, “At Work in the Differentiated Classroom.”

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General Theory of Action If we provide and support collaborative professional learning

opportunities for administrators and teachers to further develop expertise in leadership, learning, and teaching,

THEN:

• Administrators will continue to build their understanding and capacity as instructional leaders; • Teacher leaders and classroom teachers will continue to build their understanding and capacity as learners and as facilitators of learners; • There will be collaboration and consistency across one’s district/school; and • All students will be successful due to access to effective and high-quality instruction.

Beginning Teachers n Beginning Teachers Community of Practice Beginning teachers have a unique opportunity to collaborate with other new educators to create a vibrant and supportive learning community. Specific topics will be determined by the participants but may include the following: Creating a dynamic classroom environment; Motivating reluctant learners; Implementing instructional strategies that support CCS; Designing and implementing quality formative assessments; and Inquiry based learning.

Date/Time: Nov. 3, 2015, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

and 4 additional dates TBA, 1–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton Room: Technology Center Audience: Prek-12 teachers in their 1st–3rd years of teaching Facilitator: Erin Powers-Bigler Fee: $199 Course #: 1525300304 Register by: 10/27/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13467

Center for Educational Leadership at EASTCONN Theory of Action Cohorts This is a professional learning network that will focus on theory of action, cycle of inquiry, and problem of practice in the areas listed below. Educational leaders will work collaboratively over the course of five sessions throughout the school year to generate transformation plans that are grounded in a clear analysis of what is working and not working for their students and of how strengths and weaknesses in classroom teaching, school based leadership, and central office practice, structures, and systems contribute to current student performance.

Leaders will generate a theory of action that explains the specific changes he/she intends to make and why he/she believes these are the ones that will strengthen teaching and learning throughout the system. Leaders will read and reflect upon case studies and research around the topic highlighted to think about how he/she will engage, learn from, and communicate with staff throughout the system, in a spirit of teaching and learning, about why and how the system needs to change.

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n Community Engagement Theory of Action Cohort Dates/Time: Sept. 2, Nov. 4, 2015, Jan. 6, Mar. 16

& May 4, 2016, 12–2 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: Oak & Elm Audience: Administrators Facilitator: Amy Drowne Fee: $525 (includes Creative Schools by Ken Robinson) Course #: 1525300107 Register by: 8/19/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13182

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n Talent Management Theory of Action Cohort Dates/Time: Oct. 21, Nov. 18, 2015, Jan. 27, Mar. 30

& May 18, 2016, 12–2 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: Oak & Elm Audience: Administrators Facilitator: Amy Drowne Fee: $525 (includes Uplifting Leadership by Andy Hargreaves and Alan Boyle) Course #: 1525300108 Register by: 10/7/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13183

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n Grading Reform Theory of Action Cohort Dates/Time: Sept. 21, Nov. 2, 2015, Jan. 11, Mar. 21

& May 23, 2016, 12–2 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: Oak & Elm Audience: Administrators Facilitator: Amy Drowne Fee: $525 (includes On Your Mark by Thomas Guskey)

Course #: 1525300106 Register by: 9/7/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13181

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n 360-Degree Feedback Theory of Action Cohort Dates/Time: Sept. 28, Nov. 9, 2015, Jan. 25, Mar. 7

& May 9, 2016, 12–2 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: Oak & Elm Audience: Administrators Facilitator: Amy Drowne Fee: $525 (includes Professional Capital by Michael Full

and Andy Hargreaves) Course #: 1525300109 Register by: 9/14/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13181

n Center for Educational Leadership Evaluator Calibration: A Three-Part Series The purpose of calibration is to ensure that a group of educators evaluates teacher practice through observation and artifact analysis consistently and in alignment with the CCT Rubric for Effective Teaching rubric. This increases the reliability of the evaluation data. When scoring is calibrated, evidence and artifacts receives the same score regardless of who scores it because all scorers interpret and apply the rubric in the same way. Calibration is necessary because rubrics alone do not ensure consistent scoring of educator practice. Through the calibration process, educators agree on how the rubric applies to educator practice. Not only does this bring about greater accuracy and reliability in scoring, it also helps to deepen educators’ understanding of expectations for educator practice. These sessions are for district evaluators that are using the CCT Rubric for Effective Teaching for both educators and student/educator support specialists.

Each two-hour session will focus on observational calibration and artifact calibration. Videos and artifacts from various educational settings and roles will be utilized. All documents provided can be distributed in your district for ongoing calibration purposes. Teams of evaluators are encouraged to attend together.

Dates: Oct. 9, 12–2 p.m., Oct. 20, 1–3 p.m. & Nov. 3, 2015, 12–2 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Rooms: Oak & Elm Audience: Administrators Presenter: Amy Drowne Fee: $75 (one session)’ $125 (two sessions); $175 (all) Register by email to: amilette@eastconn.org

Course #: 1525300167

Register by: 10/1/15

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Communities of Practice We will create a professional learning community that engages administrators for learning within a supportive, self-created community.

Administrators will interact, test ideas, challenge their inferences and interpretations, and process new information with each other. As new ideas are analyzed, multiple sources of knowledge and expertise will expand and test the new concepts as part of the learning experience.

Examination of the five dimensions of professional learning communities will structure our examinations of current problems of practice.

n Assistant Principal Communities of Practice

Dates/Time: Oct. 7, Dec. 2, 2015, Feb. 17, Apr. 13 & June 15, 2016

1–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: Oak & Elm Audience: Assistant principals Facilitator: Amy Drowne Fee: $325 Course #: 1525300104 Register by: 9/30/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13179

n Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Communities of Practice

Dates/Time: Oct. 22, Nov. 19, 2015, Feb. 11, Apr. 7 & May 19, 2016

12–2 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: Oak & Elm Audience: Curriculum directors Facilitator: Amy Drowne Fee: $325 Course #: 1525300105 Register by: 10/15/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13180

n Principal Communities of Practice

Dates/Time: Oct. 19, Dec. 14, 2015, Feb. 22, Apr. 25

& June 13, 2016, 12–2 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: Oak & Elm Audience: Principals Facilitator: Amy Drowne Fee: $325 Course #: 1525300103 Register by: 10/12/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13178

n PreK-8 Principal Communities of Practice

Dates/Time: Oct. 15, Dec. 10, 2015, Feb. 4, Apr. 14 & June 2, 2016

1:30–3:30 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: Birch Audience: Administrators, principals Facilitator: Amy Drowne, Debbie Siegel Course #: 1525300102 Fee: $250 Register by: 10/8/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13177

Educator Evaluation & Support: CSDE & RESC Alliance n CT Evidence Guides: Enhancing Practice & Professional Dialogue

n Educator Evaluation for Student & Educator Support Specialists (SESS)

This session will provide teams of administrators and teachers with an overview of the CT Evidence Guides and strategies to enhance performance, practice, and professional dialogue.

In this full day session, educators will have the opportunity to understand and interact with the newly-revised SESS Rubric for Effective Service Delivery 2015. Additionally, they will discuss the development of high-quality goals/objectives to improve student/ adult learning. This training session is highly recommended for administrators who evaluate service providers as well as practitioners interested in deepening their understanding of the evaluation process.

Date/Time: Sept. 28, 2015, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton Rooms: Cedar & Chestnut Audience: Administrators and teacher teams Presenter: Donna Drasch Fee: None (funded by CSDE) Course #: 1525300206 Register by: 9/21/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13357

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Date/Time: Oct. 5, 2015, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton Rooms: Cedar & Chestnut Audience: Administrators and evaluators Presenters: Carole Kerkin & Chris Van Dusen Fee: None (funded by CSDE) Course #: 1525300205 Register by: 9/28/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13356

Audience: Administrator teams and evaluators Presenters: Amy Drowne & Scott Nierendorf Fee: None (funded by CSDE) Course #: 1525300219 Register by: 10/21/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13370

n PDEC Foundational Training

n High Quality Feedback in the Evaluation Process: Strategies, Resources & Structures Providing high quality feedback is an essential part of the educator evaluation and support cycle. Evaluators will interact with a range of tools designed to improve their skills at engaging educators in collaborative conversations that lead to professional growth.

Evaluators will learn strategies to improve teacher effectiveness through both formal and informal settings. Administrator teams are encouraged. Suggested Prerequisite: Some experience in supervisory or evaluative role. Previous training in the educator evaluation process Date/Time: Oct. 21, Dec. 22, 2015, Jan. 27, 2016, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: A & B

Participants in this foundational full-day training will consist of active members of a Professional Development and Evaluation Committee (PDEC). As a team, participants will gain an understanding of Connecticut’s vision for professional learning, define the PDEC’s role in the development or adoption of the district educator evaluation and support program and in developing a district-wide system of professional learning, focused on collaboratively developing a shared vision of professional learning.

At the end of the session, teams will have developed an action plan for moving the work of their PDEC forward.

Date/Time: Sept. 30, 2015, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton Rooms: Cedar & Chestnut Audience: District PDEC Committee members (administrators and teachers) Presenter: Amy Drowne Fee: None (funded by CSDE) Course #: 1525300157 Register by: 9/23/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13292

Early Childhood n Beyond Housekeeping Area: Developing Dramatic Play to Support Social Studies Social studies is a natural extension of the dramatic playscape. This session is designed to take an in- depth look at Dramatic Play and how it can enhance social studies as well as foster mature play in young children while utilizing the CT ELDS and CT Core Standards for Kindergarten.

Date/Time: Apr. 8, 2016, 8:30–11:30 a.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room A Audience: PreK teachers, paraprofessionals,

teacher assistants and kindergarten teachers Presenter: Melanie Smith-Cervera Fee: $55 Course #: 1525300269 Register by: 4/1/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13425

n CT ELDS: Supporting Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom This session is designed to support paraprofessionals and teaching assistants in the early childhood classroom by providing an overview of the CT ELDS. Participants will utilize CT ELDS to be able to extend learning.

Date/Time: Oct. 23, 2015, 12:30–3:30 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: Oak & Elm Audience: Paraprofessionals and teacher assistants Presenter: Melanie Smith-Cervera Fee: $55 Course #: 1525300259 Register by: 10/16/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13415

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n Cultural Responsiveness: Connecting School Readiness Goals to Cultural Skills and Values Discover the direct impact the cultural sensitivity of teachers has on the classroom environment and how developing these skills can have a positive impact on children and families. Culturally responsible practices build and support relationships with children and families.

Date/Time: Nov. 13, 2015, 8:30–11:30 a.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton Rooms: Cedar & Chestnut Audience: Prek–kindergarten teachers and administrators Presenter: Diane Gozemba Fee: $55 Course #: 1525300264 Register by: 11/6/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13420

n Designing Enriched Learning Environments Transform your early childhood classroom to an engaging and childcentered learning environment that provokes wonder, curiosity and intellectual engagement. Promote learning by adding stimulating materials to your classroom.

Date/Time: Aug. 24, 2015, 1–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Room: Cedar, Hampton Audience: Prek teachers Presenter: Linda Allen Fee: $45 Course #: 1525300257 Register by: 8/17/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13413

n Developing Big Ideas and Essential Questions to Promote Higher Order Thinking Participants will take a look at curriculum development using the foundation of big ideas and essential questions to promote higher order thinking, not only using Bloom’s levels but Webb’s Depth of Knowledge. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in experiences that will address them in science and social studies, then integrate them in State and National standards. What is the difference between big ideas and essential questions? What are they? How do we use them to plan our units of study?

Date/Time: Oct. 9, 2015, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms A & B Audience: Prek–3 teachers, elementary teachers and administrators Presenter: Debbie Stipe, M.Ed. Fee: $95 Course #: 1525300258 Register by: 10/2/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13414

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n Effective Early Education for Dual Language Learners for Pre-K and K This session will use the Dual Language Development Framework to consider when planning for children’s language development in all languages while looking at their progress and skill level in other developmental domains and content areas. Learn to use your information/content/strategies effectively with DLLs. Date/Time: Mar. 10, 2016, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: A & B Audience: PreK-Kindergarten teachers, paraprofessionals,

teacher assistants, curriculum coordinators and early

childhood administrators Presenter: Karen Nemeth, M.Ed., National DLL Consultant Fee: $95 Course #: 1525300268 Register by: 3/3/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13424

n Engaging Young Mathematicians Using Standards The CT Early Learning and Development Standards for Preschool and CT Core Standards for Kindergarten are comprehensive and rigorous. This session will help participants understand the standards and develop instructional strategies to address content around: Counting and cardinality, operations and algebraic thinking, measurement and data, and geometry.

Date/Time: Oct. 28, 2015, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: A Audience: Prek teachers, kindergarten teachers, paraprofessionals

and teacher assistants.

Presenter: Sheri Lambert Fee: $95 Course #: 1525300260 Register by: 10/21/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13416

n Strategies to Help All Young Children Be Successful in the Classroom (typical and atypical) When children are not able to find success in the classroom it is the teacher’s role to use strategies to support them. This session will help participants understand and develop strategies to address children who are exhibiting some difficulties in the classroom. The strategies covered can be used with children who have special needs as well as children who are not identified.

n Executive Function: Skills Critical to School and Life Success — Integrating Strategies Aligned to the CT ELDS and CT Core Standards Research has demonstrated the long-term impact of executive function /self-regulation skills on student’s future academic and life success. Being able to attend to tasks, persevere despite frustration, use information in current tasks and having flexibility to change strategies significantly impact student engagement and performance.

Classroom strategies and activities to promote executive function skills in the context of the CT Core Standards and the CT Early Learning and Development Standards will be shared.

Date/Time: Nov. 6, 2015, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: A Audience: Curriculum directors, early childhood administrators/ directors, kindergarten, elementary and prek teachers Presenter: Elizabeth Aschenbrenner Fee: $95 Course #: 1525300261 Register by: 10/30/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13417

n Let’s Talk! Building Oral Language Skills for Infants and Toddlers: Third Annual Infant/Toddler Conference Third Annual Infant/Toddler Conference with an emphasis on development of language skills for children 0 – 3, including supporting language with quality children’s books. Supporting Dual Language Learners will be an integral component to this professional learning, as well as supporting children to understand language and use language for social interaction.

Date/Time: Mar. 11, 2016 (snow date: 3/18/16), 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: Cedar and Chestnut Audience: Infant Toddler program teachers and paraprofessionals

and Birth-to-Three providers and administrators in

infant/toddler programs Audience: Infant toddler program teachers and paraprofessionals, Birth-to-Three providers; administrators in infant/toddler programs; related services staff (OTs/PTs/SLPs) working with infant/toddlers.

Presenter: EASTCONN Staff Fee: $95 Course #: 1525300302 Register by: 3/4/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13464

Date/Time: Feb. 4, 2016 (snow date: 3/17/16), 8:30–11:30 a.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: Cedar Audience: PreK teachers, kindergarten teachers, paraprofessionals

and teacher assistants Presenter: Sheri Lambert Fee: $55 Course #: 1525300 Register by: 1/21/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13423

n Supporting Social Emotional Development in the Preschool Classroom This session will focus on strategies to support social emotional competence in young children using the CEFSEL Pyramid Model and the CT ELDS. Date/Time: Jan. 8, 2016 (snow date: 1/15/16), 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: A Audience: Preschool teachers Presenter: Melanie Smith-Cervera Fee: $95 Course #: 1525300266 Register by: 1/1/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13422

n Using CT ELDS to Develop Routine-Based Outcomes in Birth-to-Three The Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards ( CT ELDS) align well with the Birth-to-Three Individual and Family Service Plan (FSP) development process. Attendees will explore the CT ELDS strands and learning standards in creating outcomes with families.

Date/Time: Apr. 14, 2016, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: A Audience: Birth-to-Three providers Presenter: Maribeth Stearns Fee: $55 Course #: 1525300271 Register by: 4/7/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13427

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English/Language Arts (ELA) n A Load of Strategies to Teach What is at the Heart of the New Standards: Theme, Main Idea & Interpretation

n Using Inquiry to Promote Scientific Thinking Scientific inquiry helps children to ask relevant questions driven by their desire to learn, analyze and interpret data, and engage in developing explanations to their discoveries. Promote active learning in your classroom as you build effective instructional techniques while integrating standards.

Date/Time: Dec. 4, 2015, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton Rooms Cedar & Chestnut Audience: Prek-kindergarten teachers, curriculum directors and early childhood administrators Presenter: Donna Rooney Course #: 1525300265 Register by: 11/27/15 Fee: $95 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13421

n Using “The Intentional Teacher” to Foster Creative Expression This session will focus on using the book “The Intentional Teacher”

by Ann S. Epstein to incorporate the CT ELDS Creative Arts Domain into the preschool classroom.

Date/Time: Apr. 29, 2016, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: A Audience: PreK-Kindergarten teachers, curriculum directors

and early childhood administrators Presenters: Melanie Smith-Cervera, Sheri Lambert Course #: 1525300272 Register by: 4/22/16 Fee: $95 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13428

It is the policy of EASTCONN that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be discriminated against under any program because of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability or any other classification protected by state or federal law.

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Learn multiple strategies to help students determine theme and learn how to interpret which they can immediately use in their classrooms. Create a repertoire of strategies to teach theme, main idea and interpretation so classroom activity is fresh and varied.

Study the standards carefully to determine the need to teach theme, main idea and interpretation. Plan theme oriented and interpretive experiences for their classrooms that will enable them to successfully help students to meet the reading requirements of the new CCSS. Date/Time: Nov. 18, 2015, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: A Audience: English language arts teachers Presenter: Dr. Kristina Elias-Staron Fee: $95 Course #: 1525300250 Register by: 11/11/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13406

n Close Reading & the CCSS, Grades 6-12 This session will take a look at close reading as it is defined by CCSS and David Pearson and will provide strategies by which teachers can begin to include close reading in their classroom lessons. The skill of close reading is developed by having students analyze a specific passage from fiction or non-fiction in fine detail, as if with a magnifying class, ensuring the interpretation of the passage is based first and foremost on the words in the passage, and the nuance that words can create.

Date/Time: Oct. 16, 2015, 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: Oak & Elm Audience: Curriculum leaders, department heads, English language

arts teachers, principals and reading consultants Presenter: Dr. Kristina Elias-Staron Fee: $95 Course #: 1525300244 Register by: 10/9/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13400

n Common Program Collaborative for ELA (K-6)

n Knowing Grammar: The Impetus for Improving Writing

Does your school have a program that is -- or needs to be -integrated with the Connecticut Core Standards for English Language Arts into planning, instruction, and assessment?

Analytically, identifying parts of speech is not the most productive study of grammar. However, knowing how authors use grammar and syntax to create a certain effect and impact on the reader, is.

This workshop will review the basic elements of grammar and syntax which the CCSS expects that teachers know and suggests ways to teach grammar as part of the reading process and writing process.

Meet with teachers from across the region to receive professional learning, collaborate and plan for instruction and assessment to address the expectations of the CT Core Standards and Smarter Balanced Assessments using common programs such as Reading Street, Journeys, Treasures, Lucy Calkin’s Reading and Writing Workshop, and more.

Dates/Time: Oct. 14, Dec. 2, 2015, Feb. 2, Mar. 31 & May 20, 2016,

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: Cedar Audience: Elementary and English language arts teachers, literacy coaches and reading consultants Presenter: Donna Drasch Fee: $600 Discount for additional attendees from the same school. First attendee will pay $600.00. All additional attendees from that same school will pay $400.00 per person. Discount applicable at time of billing.

Course #: 1525300142 Register by: 10/7/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13268

n EASTCONN Language Arts Council EASTCONN’s Language Arts Council provides a forum for area language arts teachers to come together around emerging trends and practices in language arts. Practitioners share best practices and EASTCONN staff provide current information on curriculum, assessment and effective instruction. Often featured are Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) guest speakers, who share information on current education trends and developments.*Specific meeting information for all dates will be announced.

Dates/Time: Oct. 6, Dec. 9, 2015, Feb. 9, May 11, 2016, 1–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: A Audience: Administrators, curriculum directors, department heads, elementary and English language arts teachers, literacy coaches, principals, reading consultants and teacher leaders Facilitator: Cathy Smith Carolan Fee: None Oct. 6 Course #: 1525300148 Register by: 10/5/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13275 Dec. 9 Course #: 1525300149 Register by: 12/8/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13277 Feb. 9 Course #: 1525300150 Register by: 2/8/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13278 May 11 Course #: 1525300151 Register by: 5/10/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13279

Date/Time: Jan. 15, 2016, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: A Audience: Administrators, elementary teachers, principals and

reading consultants Presenter: Dr. Kristina Elias-Staron Fee: $95 Course #: 1525300248 Register by: 1/8/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13404

n Looking at Student Work During this one full-day and two half-day follow-through sessions, participants will learn and practice protocols for collaborative discussion of student work. Through reflective dialogue they will determine the degree to which student work shows evidence of rigor in meeting the curriculum standards addressed. They will also use this evidence to develop and give actionable feedback to the students. Participants will be expected to put their learning into practice between sessions.

Dates/Time: Oct. 27, 2015, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Nov. 17, 1–4 p.m. & Dec. 1, 1–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton Rooms: Oak & Elm Audience: All teachers Presenter: Cathy Smith Carolan Fee: $190 Course #: 1525300245 Register by: 10/20/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13401

n Strategies to Ace the Revision & Editing Sections of SBAC (Grades 3-8) New writing programs which are aimed at achieving the goals of CCSS writing do not cover the strategies needed to become better writers in general and to address the revision and editing questions on the CAT section of the SBAC. This workshop is designed to focus on skills students will need to not only to write a great essay but to answer questions about the revision of text.

Date/Time: Dec. 4, 2015, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: A Audience: English language arts teachers Presenter: Dr. Kristina Elias-Staron Fee: $95 Course #: 1525300247 Register by: 11/27/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13403

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English Language Arts/Mathematics n Common Core Leadership Cohort This year-long professional learning community for instructional leaders focuses on the instructional shifts in CCS for both ELA and Math. We will guide school-level instructional leaders with implementing and sustaining the expectations within the CT Common Core. Key topics include managing complex change and coaching strategies.

Dates/Time: Sept. 25, Nov. 17, 2015, Jan. 28, Feb. 24, Mar. 17

& May 26, 2016, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: Chestnut Audience: Administrators, curriculum directors, department heads,

literacy and mathematics coaches, pricipals, reading/ mathematics consultants and teacher leaders Facilitator: Emily Muro-Trexler Fee: $425 Discount for additional attendees from the same district. First attendee will pay $425 . All additional attendees from that same district will pay $375 per person. Discount applicable at time of billing.

Course #: 1525300287 Register by: 9/18/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13443

Mathematics n Common Program Collaborative for Mathematics (K-6) Does your school have a program that is or needs to be integrated with the Connecticut Core Standards for Mathematics into planning, instruction, and assessment? Meet with teachers from across the region to receive professional learning, collaborate and plan for instruction and assessment to address the expectations of the CT Core Standards and Smarter Balanced Assessment using common programs such as Envisions, GoMath, EngageNY, Bridges, Eureka Math, etc. Participants will need to bring their own program materials, including Teacher Manuals and student books.

Participants will break off into small groups based on grade level bands and programs used.

Dates/Time: Nov. 2, 2015, Jan. 12, Mar. 2 & May 10, 2016

9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: Cedar Audience: Elementary and mathematics teachers Facilitator: Emily Muro-Trexler Fee: $600 Discount for additional attendees from the same school. First attendee will pay $600. All additional attendees from that same school will pay $400. per person. Discount applicable at time of billing.

Course #: 1525300138 Register by: 10/26/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13258

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n EASTCONN CCS (Connecticut Core Standards) Math Collaborative A Professional Learning Community focused on teaching, learning, and assessing mathematics. Kindergarten through grade 4 teachers of mathematics will engage in content and grade level specific professional learning. Through a differentiated approach to meet the needs of all participants, this learning community will focus on increasing participant understanding and implementation of the Connecticut Standards for Mathematics including content standards and mathematical practices. Participants will collaborate to develop their own professional learning plan to develop their own pedagogical and assessment knowledge. The CCS Math Collaborative, will meet 6 days throughout the year at EASTCONN. In addition, each participant will receive 3 hours of onsite, personalized instructional coaching.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: Chestnut Audience: Elementary teachers Facilitator: Emily Muro-Trexler Fee: $600 n

Grades K-4

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Grades 5-8

Dates/Time: Nov. 10, Dec. 15, 2015, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 15

& May 24, 2016, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Course #: 1525300136 Register by: 11/3/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13253

Dates/Time: Nov. 12, Dec. 16, 2015, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 16

& May 25, 2016, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (snow date: 1/21/16) Course #: 1525300137 Register by: 11/5/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13254

n EASTCONN Math Council EASTCONN’s Math Council provides a forum for area mathematics teachers to come together around emerging trends and practices in mathematics. Practitioners share best practices and EASTCONN staff provide current information on curriculum, assessment and effective instruction. Often featured are Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) guest speakers, who share information on current education trends and developments.

Dates/Time: Nov. 5, 2015, Jan. 7, Mar. 3 & June 2, 2016, 1–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton Audience: Curriculum directors, department heads, elementary

and mathematics teachers Facilitator: Emily Muro-Trexler Fee: None Nov. 5 Course #: 1525300139 Register by: 11/4/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13261 Jan. 7 Course #: 1525300158 Register by: 1/6/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13295 Mar. 3 Course #: 1525300161 Register by: 3/2/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13302 June 2 Course #: 1525300162 Register by: 6/1/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13303

Science

Social Studies n Communities of Practice for Social Studies Teachers Specific topics will be determined by the participants – may include: Implementing the new CT Social Studies Framework; Embedding the inquiry process into instructional practices; Using effective close reading strategies with a variety of historical nonfiction text; Creating high quality text-dependent questions for historical nonfiction text; Use of primary/secondary source materials for differentiated reading levels – Reading like a Historian and Library of Congress, and DocsTeach; Rethinking the research process in the social studies classroom); Designing and implementing quality formative assessments

n EASTCONN Science Council EASTCONN’s Science Council provides area science teachers and anyone interested in science with a forum for sharing and learning about emerging trends and practices in science. Practitioners share best practices and EASTCONN staff provide current information on curriculum, assessment, effective instruction and updates to the NGSS transition. Outside education and science experts attend regularly to share important information. The EASTCONN Science Council offers district science teachers the opportunity to come together in a collaborative forum to share information and effective practices, and networking with colleagues from throughout the districts. For more information about the Science Council, please contact Nancy Magnani at nmagnani@eastconn.org.

Dates/Time: Oct. 20, 2015, Jan. 20 (snow date: 1/22/16),

Mar. 23, 2016, 1–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Rooms: Cedar & Chestnut Audience: Administrators, beginning, elementary, mathematics and science teachers, principals and science team leaders Facilitator: Nancy Magnani Fee: None

Dates/Time: Dec.1, 2015, Feb. 2, Apr. 12 & May 3, 2016, 1–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: A Audience: Social studies/history teachers, curriculum leaders and administrators Facilitator: Alicia Willett Fee: $250 Course #: 1525300263 Register by: 11/17/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13419

n EASTCONN Social Studies Council Join us to share best social studies practices and engage in new thinking about social studies instruction. Learn about the instructional shifts identified in CT Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Framework, C3 Framework, CT Core Standards, and Smarter Balanced Assessments. Identify professional learning needs/ opportunities for Colleagues in the social studies field. For more information about the Social Studies Council, please contact Alicia Willett at awillett@eastconn.org.

Oct. 20 Course #: 1525300144 Register by: 10/19/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13271

Dates/Time: Sept. 24, Dec. 10, 2015, Feb. 25, May 5, 2016, 1–3 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton, Room: Cedar & Chestnut Audience: Curriculum leaders, history and social studies teachers Facilitator: Alicia Willett Fee: None

Sept. 24 Course #: 1525300252 Register by: 9/23/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13408

Jan. 20 Course #: 1525300145 Register by: 1/19/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13272

Dec. 10 Course #: 1525300253 Register by: 12/9/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13409

Mar. 23 Course #: 1525300146 Register by: 3/22/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13273

Feb. 25 Course #: 1525300254 Register by: 2/24/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13410 May 5 Course #: 1525300255 Register by: 5/4/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13411

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Other Regional Councils Grant Development Council

Dates/Time: Thursdays, Oct. 15, Dec. 17, 2015,

Feb. 18 (snow dates: 1/7, 2/25), Apr. 28, 2016

9:30–11 a.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton Audience: Curriculum directors, department heads and interested educators Facilitator: Maureen Crowley Fee: None Register with: Maureen Crowley, mcrowley@eastconn.org

Technology Council

Dates/Time: Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec, 17, 2015; Jan. 21, Feb. 18,

Mar. 17, Apr. 21 & May 19, 2016, 3–5 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton Audience: All teachers, AP computer science teachers, data analysts,

instructional technology specialists, teacher leaders and

technology directors Facilitator: Andy DePalma Fee: None Oct. 15 Course #: 1525300277 Rooms: Oak & Elm

Register by: 10/14/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13433 Nov. 19 Course #: 1525300278 Rooms: Oak & Elm

Register by: 11/18/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13434 Dec. 17 Course #: 1525300279 Rooms: Oak & Elm

Register by: 12/16/15 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13435

Regional Staff Development Council

Dates/Time: Thursdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, 2015;

Jan. 7, Feb. 11, Mar. 10, Apr. 7, May 19, June 16, 2016,

2–3:30 p.m.

Site: EASTCONN Conference Center, Hampton Audience: Staff Developers Fee: None Register with: Carol Klemyk, cklemyk@eastconn.org Workshops will take place at EASTCONN’s Conference Center, 376 Hartford Turnpike (Rt. 6), Hampton unless otherwise noted.

If you need assistance, please contact the Conference Office at 860-455-1533or conferenceoffice@eastconn.org.

Jan. 21 Course #: 1525300280 Room: Cedar

Register by: 1/20/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13436 Feb. 18 Course #: 1525300281 Rooms: Oak & Elm

Register by: 2/17/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13437 Mar. 17 Course #: 1525300282 Rooms: Oak & Elm

Register by: 3/16/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13438 Apr. 21 Course #: 1525300283 Rooms: Oak & Elm

Register by: 4/20/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13439 May 19 Course #: 1525300284 Rooms: Oak & Elm

Register by: 5/18/16 Register: http://rs.registereastconn.org/courses/view/id/13440

Please confirm your workshop by checking EASTCONN’s Web page, www.eastconn.org, for any changes in dates or times.

Created in 1980 under Connecticut General Statute 10-66a, EASTCONN is a public, non-profit, regional educational service center. EASTCONN exists to provide high-quality, competitively priced educational and related services to 36 member Boards of Education and the 33 communities they serve in northeastern Connecticut. We are governed by a Board of Directors, who are members of locally elected Boards of Education. Our funding comes from the fees we charge for our services, supplemented by competitively awarded grants and contracts. www.eastconn.org

For more information about EASTCONN and its programs and services, please call EASTCONN’s Marketing & Communications Department at 860-455-0707, or visit www.eastconn.org.