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Pre-Conference Workshops

Friday, April 25
Location: Sheraton NY Times Square Hotel or Virtually via Zoom

Pre-Conference

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Pre-Conference Workshops

1) Evidence-Informed Learning

Empire East

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Transforming Schools Through the Applied Science of Learning
Jim Heal, EdLD; Margaret A. Lee, MEd

2) My Students Can’t Write

Riverside

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Advancing Achievement Through Cross-Curricular Writing in K-8
Paul Emerich France, MA, BEd

3) Formative Assessment in a Brain-Compatible Classroom

NY East

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
How Do We Really Know They’re Learning?
Marcia L. Tate, EdD

4) “What Does the Research Say?”

Riverside Suite

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Practical Strategies to Critically Evaluate ‘Research-Based’ Teaching Advice
Andrew C. Watson, MEd

5) Building Your Teacher Toolkit

NY West

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Using the Science of Learning to Define Your School’s Guiding Principles for Great Teaching
Nina Dibner, MEd; Tricia Taylor, MEd

CONCURRENT SESSIONS GUIDE

  • (RP)=Brain Research & Practical Strategies/Interventions
  • (R)=Mostly Brain/Child Development Research
  • (P)=Mostly Brain-Based Practical Strategies and Interventions
  • (PREK=16)=Applicable Grade Levels

This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.

Conference Day 1

Friday, April 25
Location: Sheraton NY Times Square Hotel or Virtually via Zoom

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Keynote Address I: The Science of Learning: Memory and the Brain - André A. Fenton, PhD

1:05 PM - 2:05 PM ET

Keynote Address II: Developing Teen Minds in a Digital Age: Research and Innovation Toward a Future Science of Learning - Patricia K. Kuhl, PhD

2:05 PM - 2:30 PM ET

Networking Coffee Break and Book Signing

Concurrent Sessions

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Concurrent Sessions A

1) The Science of Learning

Metro East

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Life Skills for the Classroom: How to Teach, Assess, and Report the New Essential Skills for All Learners
Thomas R. Guskey, PhD
(RP, K-12)

2) The Science of Teaching

NY West

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
How to Ensure Students Not only Know What's True but Understand Why It's True
Daniel T. Willingham, PhD
(RP, K-12)

3) EdTech & Social Media

Metro West

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Educating Social Brains: The Impact of Technology on Morality and Identity
Jay J. Van Bavel, PhD
(R, All Ages)

4) Engaging Learners

NY East

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Rigor Unveiled
Douglas B. Fisher, PhD
(RP, PreK-12)

5) Assessing Learners

Empire East

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
The Science of Learning and Formative Assessment
Dylan A. R. Wiliam, PhD
(RP, All Grades)

6) Empowering Readers

Empire West

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
The Science of Reading in the Digital Age
Douglas B. Lemov, MBA
(RP, 3-12)

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET

Afternoon Break and Book Signings

Keynote Address

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

Keynote Address III

1) Option A: Learning

Room: TBA

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
The Science of Learning: Building a Culture of Cognitive Engagement and Learning
Douglas B. Lemov, MBA
(RP, All Ages)

2) Option B: Teaching

Room: TBA

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
The Sustainability of Teaching for the Future
Andrew P. Hargreaves, PhD
(RP, K-12)

CONCURRENT SESSIONS GUIDE

  • (RP)=Brain Research & Practical Strategies/Interventions
  • (R)=Mostly Brain/Child Development Research
  • (P)=Mostly Brain-Based Practical Strategies and Interventions
  • (PREK=16)=Applicable Grade Levels

This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.

Conference Day 2

Saturday, April 26
Location: Sheraton NY Times Square Hotel or Virtually via Zoom

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ET

Keynote Address I: Creating a Culture of Innovation and Engagement - Thomas C. Murray, MA

9:05 AM - 10:05 AM ET

Keynote Address II: Timeless Principles for Learning, AI, and Emerging Technologies in Education - George Couros, MEd and Katie L. Martin, PhD

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM ET

Networking Coffee Break and Book Signings

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Concurrent Sessions B

1) The Science of Learning

Metro East

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Engage the Brain: 20 Unforgettable Strategies for Growing Dendrites and Accelerating Learning
Marcia L. Tate, EdD
(P, PreK-12)

2) The Science of Teaching

Metro West

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Part I –  Teacher Quality and Impact: Why It Matters and How to Get More of It
Dylan A. R. Wiliam, PhD
(RP, K-12)

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Part II –  Panel Discussion: Creating a Science of Teaching

(RP, K-12)

3) Innovating EdTech

NY East

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Leveraging EdTech for Meaningful Student Engagement
Thomas C. Murray, MA
(RP, All Grades)

4) Engaging Learners

Empire West

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Case Studies of Engaging, Successful Schools
Presentations and Panel
(RP, K-6)

5) Assessing Learners

Riverside Ballroom

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Hack Assessment and Go Gradeless in Any School Environment
Starr M. Sackstein, MS
(P, 6-12)

6) Empowering Innovation

Empire East

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Laying the Foundation for Innovation in Education
George Couros, MEd
(RP, K-12)

7) Empowering Leadership

NY West

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Leadership From the Middle
Andrew P. Hargreaves, PhD; Dennis L. Shirley, EdD
(RP, K-12)

12:00 PM - 1:20 PM ET

Lunch Break and Book Signings

Concurrent Sessions

1:20 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Concurrent Sessions C

1) The Science of Learning

Metro East

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM ET
Part I –  Lessons Learned: What Cognitive Scientists Around the World Say About the Science of Learning
Bradley K. Busch, MSc
(RP, All Ages)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Part II –  Probing Mental Models and Episodic Memory: The Key to Teacher Attrition
Haili L. Hughes, EdD
(RP, All Grades)

2) The Science of Teaching

Metro West

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM ET
Part I –  The Brain-Targeted Teaching Model: A Framework for Joyful Learning and Leading
Mariale M. Hardiman, EdD
(RP, All Grades)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Part II –  From Mundane to Masterful: The Art and Science of Teaching with Explanations
Zach Groshell, PhD
(RP, All Grades)

3) Innovating Spaces

Riverside Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM ET
Part I –  From Research to Practice: How to Create the Learning Spaces Kids Need
Thomas C. Murray, MA
(RP, All Grades)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Part II –  What’s in Your Space?: Five Tips to Better School and Classroom Design
Dwight L. Carter, MEd
(RP, K-12)

4) Engaging Learners

NY West

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM ET
Part I –  The Evolving Role of the Educator: Creating Experiences to Spark Curiosity and Passion in a Digital Age
Katie L. Martin, PhD
(RP, K-12)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Part II –  Learning With an Explorer Mindset: Cultivating Engagement and Empowerment in the Classroom
Kelly M. Koller, MS
(RP, 3-12)

5) Assessing Learners

Empire West

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM ET
Part I –  Grading With Integrity: Ensuring Grades Are Fair, Accurate, Meaningful, and Equitable
Thomas R. Guskey, PhD
(RP, K-College)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Part II –  How Will I Know What They’re Really Learning? Improving Instruction Through Formative Assessment
Elizabeth A. Hawks, BS
(RP, 5-12)

6) Empowering Readers

Empire East

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM ET
Part I –  The Science of Reading and Learning
Daniel T. Willingham, PhD
(RP, PreK-6)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Part II –  The Science of Reading: Language, Learning, and the Reading Brain
Carolyn H. Strom, PhD
(RP, PreK-6)

7) Empowering Leadership

NY East

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM ET
Part I –  Leading Schools During Disruptive Times: Five Steps to Survive Hyper-Change
Dwight L. Carter, MEd
(RP, K-12)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Part II –  From Teacher to Leader: Finding Your Way as a First-Time Leader Without Losing Your Mind
Starr M. Sackstein, MS
(RP, All Grades)

3:30 PM - 3:55 PM ET

Afternoon Break and Book Signings

Keynote Addresses

3:55 PM - 6:00 PM ET

Keynote Addresses III&IV

1) Option A: Learning

Room: TBA

3:55 PM - 4:55 PM ET
Part I –  How Learning Happens: What Teachers Need to Know
Carl Hendrick, PhD
(All Grades)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET
Part II –  Enhancing Learning Through "Pretrieval": Why It is Useful to Ask Students Questions Before They Learn
Shana K. Carpenter, PhD
(All Grades)

2) Option B: Teaching

Room: TBA

3:55 PM - 4:55 PM ET
Part I –  The Science of Teaching
David B. Daniel, PhD
(All Grades)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET
Part II –  If It’s Not Sustainable, It’s Not Best Practice
Paul Emerich France, MA, BEd
(All Grades)

CONCURRENT SESSIONS GUIDE

  • (RP)=Brain Research & Practical Strategies/Interventions
  • (R)=Mostly Brain/Child Development Research
  • (P)=Mostly Brain-Based Practical Strategies and Interventions
  • (PREK=16)=Applicable Grade Levels

This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.

Conference Day 3

Sunday, April 27
Location: Sheraton NY Times Square Hotel or Virtually via Zoom

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM ET

Keynote Address I: Leading with Learning in Mind: Putting the "Education" in Educational Leadership - Jim Heal, EdLD

9:35 AM - 10:35 AM ET

Keynote Address II: Powerful Teaching: Practical Tips to Unleash Learning in Your Classroom - Pooja K. Agarwal, PhD

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Morning Networking Coffee Break and Book Signings

Concurrent Sessions

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

Concurrent Sessions D

1) The Science of Learning

NY West

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
CONNECT THE DOTS: An Educator's Guide to Teaching Students How to Learn
Nina Dibner, MEd; Tricia Taylor, MEd
(P, K-12)

2) The Science of Teaching

Empire West

11:00 AM - 11:45 PM ET
Part I –  Lab & Lighthouse: Investigations and Illuminations on the Science of Teaching
Justin Cerenzia, MA; Andrew Shimrock, MEd
(RP, K-12)

11:50 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Part II –  Facilitating Effective Student Learning Through Testing and Feedback
Andrew C. Butler, PhD
(RP, K-College)

3) EdTech & Teens

Metro West

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Understanding the Teen Brain: Multitasking, Memory, Sleep, and Motivation
Bradley K. Busch, MSc
(RP, 9-12)

4) Engaging Learners

NY East

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
The Science of Real-World Exploration Across Development: Novelty, Choice, and Curiosity
Catherine A. Hartley, PhD
(R, K-College)

5) The Science of Teaching Special Education

Metro East

11:00 AM - 11:45 PM ET
Part I –  Cognitive Science Strategies for Students With Special Education Needs and Disabilities
Pippa K. Busch, PhD
(P, All Ages)

11:50 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Part II –  Executive Functioning and Memory in ADHD and Neurodivergence
Nistha Dube, MS Candidate
(P, All Ages)

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET

Lunch Break

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Final Wrap-Up Keynote: How Learning Works: How Schools Should Work - John T. Almarode, PhD

CONCURRENT SESSIONS GUIDE

  • (RP)=Brain Research & Practical Strategies/Interventions
  • (R)=Mostly Brain/Child Development Research
  • (P)=Mostly Brain-Based Practical Strategies and Interventions
  • (PREK=16)=Applicable Grade Levels

This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.