JUNE 12 & 13, 2015 TEACHING ACADEMY
Friday, June 12th UCF Teaching Academy
TIME
TOPIC
OVERVIEW
8:00-9:00
Registration, Check-in & Coffee
Participants receive their conference materials. Registration table located in the MIRC lobby.
9:00-10:15
Keynote Address: Creating Differentiation in Co-Taught Classrooms Using Current and Future Strategies and Technology
This keynote will provide practical applications for co-taught settings to support teachers and students, moving them from where they are to where they need to be in today’s 21st Century classrooms. Come ready to learn, laugh, and “think differently” about how two teachers working together can successfully meet the needs of all students.
PRESENTER
CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:30-12:00
10:30-11:15
Universal Design for Learning.
Embracing UDL to ensure all students access and participate in the regular curriculum.
Improving Learning Outcomes for Students Struggling with Math
Participants will engage in the development of interactive and engaging strategies to differentiate instruction within their classrooms when teaching mathematics to all students
TeachLivE Session
Enhance your classroom management skills by teaching and participating in this nationally acclaimed virtual classroom.
& 11:20-12:05
CONCURRENT SESSIONS CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE
TIME
OVERVIEW
TOPIC Supporting students with ASD in the General Education Classroom
This session is designed to increase awareness and understanding of the strengths and unique needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Expect to take away a variety of resources as well as specific strategies to support successful inclusion.
The Gift of Giftedness
Successful strategies for teaching gifted learners in the inclusive classroom.
10:30-11:15 & 11:20-12:05
12:00-1:30 1:30-3:00
LUNCH @ UCF’S MARKET PLACE Positive Classroom Design: Prevention, Intervention and Management of Challenging Behaviors
Participants will assess and redesign their classrooms using preventive measures and positive interventions to manage challenging behaviors.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
1:30-2:15 & 2:20-3:05
3:10-4:00
TeachLivE Session
Enhance your classroom management skills by teaching and participating in this nationally acclaimed virtual classroom.
Cultivating Culturally Responsive Pedagogy for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Classrooms: What Matters Most
Addressing the achievement gap through culturally responsive practices in teaching and learning.
Supporting students with ASD in the General Education Classroom
This session is designed to increase awareness and understanding of the strengths and unique needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Expect to take away a variety of resources as well as specific strategies to support successful inclusion.
Yes I can!
A panel of students with disabilities will share their experiences in education.
PRESENTER
Saturday, June 13 UCF Teaching Academy
TIME
TOPIC
OVERVIEW
8:00-9:00
Registration, Check-in & Coffee
Participants receive their conference materials. Registration table located in the Teaching Academy lobby.
9:00-10:15
Keynote Address
Supporting Behavior to Support Instruction
CONCURRENT SESSIONS 10:30-12:00
Reading Strategies: Identifying What Works for Struggling Readers
A review of evidence-based practices and strategies to increase reading gains and establish a positive language learning environment.
Technology Showcase
Enhancing Instructional Practices Through Technology: Accessibility and Versatility
TeachLivE Session
Enhance your classroom management skills by teaching and participating in this nationally acclaimed virtual classroom.
Fair is not Always Equal: Instructional Accommodations for Secondary Instruction
Overcoming the constraints and challenges for the provision of instructional and assessment accommodations for high school students.
Building on Common Ground: Parents share their experiences as Partners in education
Parent-School Collaboration is critical for students with disabilities. This session will address how to build a strong family involvement.
10:30-11:15 & 11:20-12:05
12:00-1:30
LUNCH @ UCF’S MARKET PLACE
PRESENTER
TIME 1:30-3:00
OVERVIEW
TOPIC Reading Strategies: Identifying What Works for Struggling Readers
A review of evidence based practices and strategies to increase reading gains and establish a positive language learning environment.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS Technology Showcase
Enhancing Instructional Practices Through Technology: Accessibility and Versatility
Teach LivE Session
Enhance your classroom management skills by teaching and participating in this nationally acclaimed virtual classroom.
Invisible Disabilities: How hard can it be?
Experience simulated disabilities to develop modifications and accommodations to break the barriers to learning.
The Magic of Inclusion
This workshop explores the importance of social inclusion of children with disabilities with their non-disabled peers. Magic tricks can be used to create positive social experiences between children with and without disabilities. Performing magic tricks provides opportunities to practice appropriate social behaviors. Learning magic tricks helps develop and maintain reciprocal relationships that creates a sense of belonging. Teaching appropriate social behaviors and activities that foster friendships are key components of this workshop.
1:30-2:15 & 2:20-3:05
3:15-4:00
PRESENTER
Community Resources TA 103 Local community agencies and organizations that provide services to students with disabilities and their families will share valuable information about their resources available to educators.