1:00 – 3:00 PM WORKSHOPS
Better Conversations
SRN 17103529
Audience: All ESPs
Presenter(s): Juliann Dibble, Director of Teacher and Paraprofessional Development and Support, and
Charlene King, Teacher Development Liaison, Guildford Elementary School
Engage your colleagues in conversations that matter. Participants will deepen their knowledge of the feedback process, discover what sources of feedback are best applied to certain conversations, deepen understanding of how to best prepare colleagues to give and receive feedback to shift thinking and leverage learning. Participants will explore, dialogue, practice, and action plan together.
SRN 17103529
Audience: All ESPs
Presenter(s): Juliann Dibble, Director of Teacher and Paraprofessional Development and Support, and
Charlene King, Teacher Development Liaison, Guildford Elementary School
Engage your colleagues in conversations that matter. Participants will deepen their knowledge of the feedback process, discover what sources of feedback are best applied to certain conversations, deepen understanding of how to best prepare colleagues to give and receive feedback to shift thinking and leverage learning. Participants will explore, dialogue, practice, and action plan together.
Gallup Strengths: Part II
SRN 17103531
Audience: All ESPs who attended the 2016 May ESP Conference
Presenter(s): Scott Ruehl, Director, Leadership Development and Sandra Vecera, Facilitator, Leadership Development
This session is open to anyone who attended the May 20th ESP Conference. Participants will continue to deepen their knowledge and understanding of their top 5 Gallup Strengths as well as how to leverage them in their roles on a daily basis. This session will also focus on teams and team dynamics, specifically how understanding the four domains within StrengthsFinder can serve as the catalyst for creating high functioning teams. Participants should bring their top 5 Strengths with them to the conference.
SRN 17103531
Audience: All ESPs who attended the 2016 May ESP Conference
Presenter(s): Scott Ruehl, Director, Leadership Development and Sandra Vecera, Facilitator, Leadership Development
This session is open to anyone who attended the May 20th ESP Conference. Participants will continue to deepen their knowledge and understanding of their top 5 Gallup Strengths as well as how to leverage them in their roles on a daily basis. This session will also focus on teams and team dynamics, specifically how understanding the four domains within StrengthsFinder can serve as the catalyst for creating high functioning teams. Participants should bring their top 5 Strengths with them to the conference.
Fierce Conversations: Effective Communication in Work and in Life
SRN 17103530
Audience: All ESPs
Presenter(s): Tamara Jones, Speech Pathologist, Howard High School, and Sonya Robinson, Resource Teacher, Early
Intervention Services
This is an interactive session during which participants will look at strategies to create positive relationships with colleagues, family and friends. Participants will also engage in self-reflection to normalize conflict and develop healthy communication strategies.
SRN 17103530
Audience: All ESPs
Presenter(s): Tamara Jones, Speech Pathologist, Howard High School, and Sonya Robinson, Resource Teacher, Early
Intervention Services
This is an interactive session during which participants will look at strategies to create positive relationships with colleagues, family and friends. Participants will also engage in self-reflection to normalize conflict and develop healthy communication strategies.
Mindset-Level II
SRN 17103532
Audience: All ESPs who attended the 2016 February ESP Mindset conference, participated in the ESP Mindset book club
and/or have basic understanding of the concepts in Carol Dweck's book.
Presenter(s): Jennifer Hlavka, Facilitator, Teacher and Paraprofessional Development and Support
Participants will review and discuss the "false growth mindset", deepen their understanding of how mindset impacts their life, and examine how grit and vulnerability can propel the growth mindset. Participants will leave energized- knowing themselves better with the tools necessary to challenge the fixed mindset and aim for the growth mindset.
SRN 17103532
Audience: All ESPs who attended the 2016 February ESP Mindset conference, participated in the ESP Mindset book club
and/or have basic understanding of the concepts in Carol Dweck's book.
Presenter(s): Jennifer Hlavka, Facilitator, Teacher and Paraprofessional Development and Support
Participants will review and discuss the "false growth mindset", deepen their understanding of how mindset impacts their life, and examine how grit and vulnerability can propel the growth mindset. Participants will leave energized- knowing themselves better with the tools necessary to challenge the fixed mindset and aim for the growth mindset.
1:00 – 2:00 PM CONCURRENT 3
Classroom Management: Managing Dynamics of Power
SRN 17103535
Audience: All Paraeducators and Student Assistants
Presenter(s): Frank Eastham, Executive Director, School Improvement and Administration
In this session, instructional staff will learn how to proactively avoid negative interactions with students by building an authentic sense of community in and across classrooms. Participants will examine their relationships with students and acquire the tools necessary to promote transformative and positive change in their classroom culture.
SRN 17103535
Audience: All Paraeducators and Student Assistants
Presenter(s): Frank Eastham, Executive Director, School Improvement and Administration
In this session, instructional staff will learn how to proactively avoid negative interactions with students by building an authentic sense of community in and across classrooms. Participants will examine their relationships with students and acquire the tools necessary to promote transformative and positive change in their classroom culture.
GAFE for Secretaries
SRN 17103537
Audience: Central Office and School Based Secretaries
Presenter(s): Kris Woodson, Administrative Assistant, Early Childhood Curricular Programs
Not all documents need to live on your desktop! Learn the features of GAFE and benefits of using Google Docs instead of MS Office. Learn how to share links and manage permissions. Many Canvas courses link to documents housed in GAFE--learn how to access, download and print as needed.
SRN 17103537
Audience: Central Office and School Based Secretaries
Presenter(s): Kris Woodson, Administrative Assistant, Early Childhood Curricular Programs
Not all documents need to live on your desktop! Learn the features of GAFE and benefits of using Google Docs instead of MS Office. Learn how to share links and manage permissions. Many Canvas courses link to documents housed in GAFE--learn how to access, download and print as needed.
"Appy" Hour
SRN 17103534
Audience: General and Special Education Paraeducators
Presenter(s): Julie Alonso-Hughes, Coordinator, Instructional Technology, and Linda Scrivener, Technology Teacher,
Elkridge Landing Middle School
Explore, discover, and learn a new collection of apps that you can customize for use in the classroom. Participants will learn best practices, collaborate, or share ideas and strategies that have worked in the classroom for using their iPad as an instructional or productivity tool. Come prepared to share your favorite app.
SRN 17103534
Audience: General and Special Education Paraeducators
Presenter(s): Julie Alonso-Hughes, Coordinator, Instructional Technology, and Linda Scrivener, Technology Teacher,
Elkridge Landing Middle School
Explore, discover, and learn a new collection of apps that you can customize for use in the classroom. Participants will learn best practices, collaborate, or share ideas and strategies that have worked in the classroom for using their iPad as an instructional or productivity tool. Come prepared to share your favorite app.
Protecting Our Students and Ourselves
SRN 17103540
Audience: All Paraeducators and Student Assistants
Presenter(s): Dave Bruzga, Administrative Support Specialist, School Administration, and Cheryl McLeod, MSEA
Representative
In this session, participants will discuss and review policies relevant to student and staff interactions in order to create a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning and thriving. The session will review scenarios covering such issues as the school system's child abuse, neglect, and discipline policies. In addition, participants will be provided with the mindset and tools necessary to bring the highest level of service to our most important clients -- kids.
SRN 17103540
Audience: All Paraeducators and Student Assistants
Presenter(s): Dave Bruzga, Administrative Support Specialist, School Administration, and Cheryl McLeod, MSEA
Representative
In this session, participants will discuss and review policies relevant to student and staff interactions in order to create a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning and thriving. The session will review scenarios covering such issues as the school system's child abuse, neglect, and discipline policies. In addition, participants will be provided with the mindset and tools necessary to bring the highest level of service to our most important clients -- kids.
High Expectations for All!
CANCELED
Audience: All ESPs
Presenter(s): Sherri Malloy, Counselor, Wild Lake High School
How do we instill high expectations for ourselves and those that we work with? Explore principles connected to a short video, The Pygmalion Effect, and engage in an activity on how to shift our mindset and focus on what is working. Leave with a working knowledge on how to shift our thinking to presume competence of all.
CANCELED
Audience: All ESPs
Presenter(s): Sherri Malloy, Counselor, Wild Lake High School
How do we instill high expectations for ourselves and those that we work with? Explore principles connected to a short video, The Pygmalion Effect, and engage in an activity on how to shift our mindset and focus on what is working. Leave with a working knowledge on how to shift our thinking to presume competence of all.
Working with Students with Disabilities in Physical Education: A Collaborative Approach
CANCELED
Audience: Student Assistants and Special Education Paraeducators
Presenter(s): Deb Marcus, Program Head, Cedar Lane Diagnostic Center
Join the conversation regarding expectations of the paraprofessional in physical education class, ways to collaborate with the physical education teacher and adapted physical education teacher, and best practices for assisting a student in this fun, sometimes chaotic environment!
CANCELED
Audience: Student Assistants and Special Education Paraeducators
Presenter(s): Deb Marcus, Program Head, Cedar Lane Diagnostic Center
Join the conversation regarding expectations of the paraprofessional in physical education class, ways to collaborate with the physical education teacher and adapted physical education teacher, and best practices for assisting a student in this fun, sometimes chaotic environment!
Alternate Assessments for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.
CANCELED
Audience: Special Education Paraeducators and Student Assistants
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Augustin, Instructional Facilitator, Department of Special Education
Learn about alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities. This session will explore alternate standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics and provide resources to support student learning of alternate standards.
CANCELED
Audience: Special Education Paraeducators and Student Assistants
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Augustin, Instructional Facilitator, Department of Special Education
Learn about alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities. This session will explore alternate standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics and provide resources to support student learning of alternate standards.
It's Their IEP, Not Their IDENTITY! How to Look Beyond the IEP and Into the Heart of a Child with Special Needs
CANCELED
Audience: Special Education Paraeducators and Student Assistants
Presenter(s): Whitney Hogans, Special Education Teacher, Bryant Woods Elementary School
Discuss how to build relationships with, care for, push and motivate our students with IEPs by focusing on who they are and not their disability, instructional levels, etc. The focus of this session is on the child, not the paperwork.
CANCELED
Audience: Special Education Paraeducators and Student Assistants
Presenter(s): Whitney Hogans, Special Education Teacher, Bryant Woods Elementary School
Discuss how to build relationships with, care for, push and motivate our students with IEPs by focusing on who they are and not their disability, instructional levels, etc. The focus of this session is on the child, not the paperwork.
Next Level: Resume and Interview Skills
SRN 17103539
Audience: All ESPs
Presenter(s): Ella Bradley, Manager, Teacher Recruitment and Hiring, and Kitesha Ford, Hiring Specialist, Teacher
Recruitment and Hiring
Ready to move to the next level in your career but not sure how? If so, join us as we discuss tips and strategies to help you land a new position. This session will discuss networking techniques, cover letter and resume building, interviewing skills and how to seal the deal.
SRN 17103539
Audience: All ESPs
Presenter(s): Ella Bradley, Manager, Teacher Recruitment and Hiring, and Kitesha Ford, Hiring Specialist, Teacher
Recruitment and Hiring
Ready to move to the next level in your career but not sure how? If so, join us as we discuss tips and strategies to help you land a new position. This session will discuss networking techniques, cover letter and resume building, interviewing skills and how to seal the deal.
What Type of Conversation is This?
CANCELED
Audience: All ESPs
Presenter(s): Shannon Keeny, Facilitator, Cutlural Proficiency
Learn about different types of communication and their purposes. Practice effective communication by engaging in a dialogue. Leave with meaningful communication tools and strategies.
CANCELED
Audience: All ESPs
Presenter(s): Shannon Keeny, Facilitator, Cutlural Proficiency
Learn about different types of communication and their purposes. Practice effective communication by engaging in a dialogue. Leave with meaningful communication tools and strategies.
Elementary Mindset in the Classroom
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Audience: Elementary General and Special Education Paraeducators and Student Assistants
Presenter(s): Lindsey Eder, Teacher, HCPSS, and Amanda Entrot, PDS Liaison, Waverly Elementary School
Participants will explore, discuss, and learn about the research that informs classroom practices in the elementary setting that cultivate a growth mindset in students, self, and colleagues.
CANCELED
Audience: Elementary General and Special Education Paraeducators and Student Assistants
Presenter(s): Lindsey Eder, Teacher, HCPSS, and Amanda Entrot, PDS Liaison, Waverly Elementary School
Participants will explore, discuss, and learn about the research that informs classroom practices in the elementary setting that cultivate a growth mindset in students, self, and colleagues.
Strategies for Working with Small Groups-Secondary
CANCELED
Audience: Secondary and Special Education Paraeducators
Presenter(s): Nate' Hall, Facilitator, Teacher and Paraprofessional Development and Support
Participants in this session will explore a variety of simple strategies to engage students in small group activities, manage student interaction, and support a positive learning environment. Walk away with ideas and activities to use right away in the classroom.
CANCELED
Audience: Secondary and Special Education Paraeducators
Presenter(s): Nate' Hall, Facilitator, Teacher and Paraprofessional Development and Support
Participants in this session will explore a variety of simple strategies to engage students in small group activities, manage student interaction, and support a positive learning environment. Walk away with ideas and activities to use right away in the classroom.
2:15 – 3:15 PM CONCURRENT 4
Round Table Discussions in Ed Camp Format
SRN 17103545
Audience: All ESP
Presenter(s): Teacher and Paraprofessional Development and Support Facilitators
In this session, participants will be empowered to drive their learning by defining it. They will use a structured protocol to discuss topics they collaboratively identify. Topics could be related to creative problem solving, best practice sharing, ideas for future professional learning needs or learning structures, etc. The Ed Camp format is based on the belief that as a community, educators can learn from each other and do more for our students if we collaborate.
SRN 17103545
Audience: All ESP
Presenter(s): Teacher and Paraprofessional Development and Support Facilitators
In this session, participants will be empowered to drive their learning by defining it. They will use a structured protocol to discuss topics they collaboratively identify. Topics could be related to creative problem solving, best practice sharing, ideas for future professional learning needs or learning structures, etc. The Ed Camp format is based on the belief that as a community, educators can learn from each other and do more for our students if we collaborate.