Speech-Language Pathology Credit
The program offers up to 1.65 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at the conference only. See below for credit information for individual pre-conference workshops.
CONFERENCE: MAY 7-9, 2015
Educating World-Class Minds: Using Cognitive Science to Create 21st Century Schools
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Apply strategies to create "world-class" teachers, students and schools (1)
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Develop global competence inside and outside the classroom (2)
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Demonstrate strategies to improve thinking, learning and STEM education (3)
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Discuss methods to promote worldwide digital and collaborative projects (4)
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Implement learning sciences to prepare students for college and careers (5)
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Analyze iternational “world-class” models and comparisons to other schools (6)
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Discuss stategies for teaching reading, writing and language learning in the 21st Century (7)
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Discuss ways to teach students in a complex, changing, globalized world (8)
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Examine the importance of global, international and bilingual education (9)
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Develop methods for measuring, assessing and testing 21st Century competencies (10)
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - MAY 7, 2015 - 8:15 AM - 11:45 AM
The program is offered for 0.35 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#1. Flattening Your Classroom Walls with Global Projects: Teaching Global Competence Through Curriculum and Technology
Workshop Schedule: 8:15am - 11:45am
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Define the connection between the CCSS, technology standards and the Global Competency Matrix
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Utilize a variety of global collaborative aspects and apply them to any unit
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Compare and analyze the vast amounts of resources and organizations supporting global collaboration in education
Presented by Lisa Parisi, MA
Financial disclosure – Lisa Parisi is receiving an honorarium for her presentation and also has a financial relationship with ISTE. Additionally she plans to reference/cover contents of her book(s) during the workshop. Non-financial disclosure – Lisa Parisi has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - MAY 7, 2015 - 8:15 AM - 11:45 AM
The program is offered for 0.35 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#2. Transform Learning by Infusing Critical and Creative Thinking into Content Instruction in Reading and Writing
Workshop Schedule: 8:15am - 11:45am
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Demonstrate how reading and writing skill development can be dramatically enhanced by the infusion of critical and creative thinking
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Develop lesson plans based on this model which can be successfully implemented in the classroom
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Review existing lesson design resources and materials
Presented by Robert J. Swartz, MA
Financial disclosure – Robert Swartz is receiving an honorarium for his presentation and also has a financial relationship with National Center for Teaching Thinking. Additionally he plans to reference/cover contents of his book(s) and use examples (case studies) or experiences from his private practice during the workshop. Non-financial disclosure – Robert Swartz has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - MAY 7, 2015 - 8:15 AM - 11:45 AM
The program is offered for 0.35 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#3. Common Core, Student Inquiry and Learning for the 21st Century
Workshop Schedule: 8:15am - 11:45am
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Describe how critical thinking, collaboration and creativity are integral to 21st century success
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Discuss the affects of Common Core Standards adoption in school systems and how teaching methods must be adapted
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Demonstrate new techniques that are designed to meet the new expectations of Common Core schools
Presented by Katherine McKnight, PhD, MEd
Financial disclosure – Katherine McKnight is receiving an honorarium for her presentation and she also has a financial relationship with Jossey-Bass Publishers. Additionally she plans to reference/cover contents of her book(s) and use examples (case studies) or experiences from her private practice during the conference. Non-financial disclosure – Katherine McKnight has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - MAY 7, 2015 - 8:15 AM - 11:45 AM
The program is offered for 0.35 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#4. From STEM To STEAM: How the Arts Can Enhance Instruction in Math and Science
Workshop Schedule: 8:15am - 11:45am
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Describe how various arts-based activities have the potential to increase learning outcomes for students
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Demonstrate an understanding of how conventional teaching activities in STEM content areas can be enhanced through various forms of visual and performing arts
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Develop arts-based instructional activities to incorporate into lessons
Presented by Mariale Hardiman, EdD, Ranjini JohnBull, PhD and Clare O'Malley Grizzard, MA
Financial disclosure – Mariale Hardiman is receiving an honorarium for her presentation and also has a financial relationship with Corwin Press. Non-financial disclosure – Mariale Hardiman has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial disclosure – Ranjini JohnBull has no financial relationships to disclose. Non-financial disclosure – Ranjini JohnBull has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial disclosure – Clare O'Malley Grizzard has no financial relationships to disclose. Non-financial disclosure – Clare O'Malley Grizzard has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - MAY 7, 2015 - 8:15 AM - 11:45 AM
The program is offered for 0.35 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#5. Advancing 21st Century Thinking Using Research on the Brain
Workshop Schedule: 8:15am - 11:45am
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Identify indicators of 21st century thinking
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Reflect on policies and practices that inhibit growth in thinking capacity
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Demonstrate strategies and tools, including checklists for use by educational leaders, teachers and students, that help to assess 21st Century thinking skills.
Presented by Sarah Armstrong, EdD
Financial disclosure – Sarah Armstrong is receiving an honorarium for her presentation she also has a financial relationship with Scholastic. Additionally she plans to reference/cover contents of her book(s) and use examples (case studies) or experiences from her private practice during the conference. Non-financial disclosure – Sarah Armstrong has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - MAY 7, 2015 - 8:15 AM - 11:45 AM
The program is offered for 0.35 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#6. Teaching, Raising and Engaging Teenage Brains in the 21st Century
Workshop Schedule: 8:15am - 11:45am
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Define the connection between educational environments and teenage engagement in classrooms and schools
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Identify the essential components of an engaging environment for adolescents
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Develop an action plan for implementing these specific teaching and learning strategies into classrooms and practice
Presented by Frances E. Jensen, MD, FACP and John T. Almarode, PhD
Financial disclosure – Frances Jensen is receiving an honorarium for her presentation and also has a financial relationship with Eisai, Inc. Additionally she plans to reference/cover contents of her book(s). Non-financial disclosure – Frances Jensen is a member of the Board of Trustees for The Franklin Institute.
Financial disclosure – John Almarode is receiving an honorarium for his presentation and also has a financial relationship with Corwin Press and Author House, Inc. Additionally he plans to reference/cover contents of his book(s). Non-financial disclosure – John Almarode has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
