EdRising Virtual Campus has become The U.S. Department of ...€¦ · — Aubrey Gray, Samantha Melendrez, and Bryant Kuhlman — along with Teacher Leader-in-Residence Crissy Lauterbach

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We are �red up to welcome you to the 2016 Educators Rising National Conference.

Congrats on getting here — it’s been a long road, and you’ve earned your spot here on the gorgeous campus of Boston University in the heart of one of our country’s oldest and most historic cities.

This is the very �rst national conference for Educators Rising. Since launching last August, together we have made a mark on education. With over 14,000 members and new chapters forming every week, Educators Rising is catching �re as the ultimate student organization for young people who want to make a difference. The EdRising Virtual Campus has become the one-stop shop to help you build teaching skills and your professional GPS toward becoming a high-impact educator.

Our country wants to see Educators Rising succeed, and you are making it happen. The U.S. Department of Education, The New York Times, and Education Week have all published encouragement for Educators Rising. Last year, three of our students — Aubrey Gray, Samantha Melendrez, and Bryant Kuhlman — along with Teacher Leader-in-Residence Crissy Lauterbach were honored at the White House for their achievements as CTE Innovators.

Educators Rising will continue to evolve, and our newly published Educators Rising Standards (check our website!) and upcoming micro-credentials (coming in September) will help you earn recognition on your path to accomplished teaching.

This year’s conference will be a nonstop feast of opportunities to learn, connect, and have fun! Enjoy beautiful Boston. Meet some new people. Tweet with the hashtag #EdRising16. Go for it!

There’s power in teaching.

Dan Brown, NBCT Co-Director, Educators Rising

@DanBrownTeacher

Ashley Kincaid Co-Director, Educators Rising

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TABLE OF CONTENTSImportant Conference News 4

Educators Rising Conference Overview 6

Sessions-at-a-Glance 10

Opening General Session 14Featured Speaker: Joshua P. Starr, Ed.D., CEO, PDK International

Keynote Speakers: Danny Ciamarra and Nick Jackson

Saturday Morning Sessions9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 1410:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 1511:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 16

State/Regional Coordinator Meeting (by invitation) 16

Saturday General Session 17Featured Speaker: Dan Brown, NBCT, Co-Director, Educators Rising

Keynote Speaker: Jahana Hayes, 2016 National Teacher of the Year

Sunday Morning Sessions9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 1710:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 1811:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 20

Sunday Afternoon Sessions2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 213:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. 22

Sunday General Session 23Featured Speaker: Deidra Gammill, NBCT, Ph.D., Educators Rising Teacher Leader (Petal, MS)

Keynote Speaker: Crissy Lauterbach, Educators Rising Teacher Leader-In- Residence (Butler County, OH)

Sunday Evening Dance Party 23

Monday Morning Sessions9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 2310:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 2611:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 30

Monday Afternoon Sessions2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 323:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. 34

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TABLE OF CONTENTS cont.Closing General Session 36

Awards Celebration

General Session Speaker Biographies 37

2015-2016 Educators Rising National Student Officer Biographies 42

Campus Maps 43

PDK International Board of Directors 44

PDK Educational Foundation Board of Governors 44

Educators Rising State/Regional Coordinators 44

Sponsors 45

College Day Exhibit Participants 45

Impact and Innovation Fair Participants 45

Use the Conference Overview as your guide to conference events. Use the Sessions-at-a-Glance matrix to identify which sessions are intended for you (Middle/High school and college students, Current professional educators, or Both-Students and educators). Find titles that interest you for each time period, and �ip to the descriptions to learn more about these workshops. Session descriptions are organized in the same order as they are listed in the Sessions-at-a-Glance matrix. Select a �rst choice and a few alternatives, since you will need to choose another session if the room is already full. (Be sure to arrive to sessions on time to ensure that you get to participate in the workshops that interest you most.) Sessions are held in a variety of buildings on campus and are listed by the building code �rst and then the room number. For example, CAS-B12 refers to the College of Arts and Sciences building (CAS) and room B12. See the full list of building names and codes on page 43.

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IMPORTANT CONFERENCE NEWS

PDK INTERNATIONALPDK International is the parent organization of both Educators Rising and Pi Lambda Theta, the most prestigious collegiate honor society for educators. Members of all three organizations are attending this conference together, and many PDK and Pi Lambda Theta members have served as competition judges in the past. Take advantage of this special opportunity to meet other members of the PDK family!

COMPETITIONSCompetitions will take place all day on both Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26. A few competitions are open to the public. Be sure to stop by any that are listed as “open to spectators” to learn more about the competition and cheer on the competitors. To minimize disruption during competitions, we ask that you only enter and exit during the short breaks between presentations. The entire area in and surrounding the competition rooms is considered a “quiet zone.” We ask that you move quietly when entering and exiting this area. The complete schedule of competitions can be found on pages 6-8.

EXHIBITSBe sure to visit the College Day tables and Impact and Innovation Fair exhibit booths located in the Ziskind Lounge of the George Sherman Union throughout the day on Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. This is your opportunity to spend time visiting representatives from prospective colleges and education organizations.

ONSITE JUDGES FOR EDUCATORS RISING COMPETITIONSEducators Rising would like to extend our gratitude to the volunteers who are serving as competition judges at the conference this year. These individuals are:

Karen Amaya

Cheryl Baker

Gary Ballou

Ashley Bason

Haley Blacklow

Joanne Brogis

Taylor Brown

Shannell Butler

Meredith Carter

Deanna Cash

Glenn Cason

Danny Ciamarra

Suzanne Connole

Joni Cordell

Mike Cowan

Michael Delaney

Sharon Delesbore

Joan Easterling

Barry Ehrlich

Candace English

Deidra Gammill

John Goodrich

Jessica Gri�n

Havaughnia Hayes-White

Thrusha Henderson

Britney Holmes

Kristen Hoyt

Nick Jackson

Pualani Jackson

Cheryl Jacobs

Keyla Johnson

Jessica Juliuson

Jenna Kahl

Valerie Koch

Bonnie Kolowski

Rick Kolowski

Maureen LaRaviere

Stacey Libby

Deborah Lynch

Je�rey Manuel

Linda Marvel

Kathleen McCabe

Sabrina Morehead

Anthony Moyer

Kathy Nash

Anna Ostrofsky

Lynetta Owens

Marissa Powers

Regina Ray

Andrea Rector

Diana Roscoe

Mary Joy Rose

Martha Russell

Aimee Shaver

Jan Sheltzer

Tara Smith

Sherna St. Clair

Benjamin Steiner

Sandra Thompson

Bonnie Troupe

Judy Ward

Kay Ward McDu�e

Hailey Wiest

CITY EXPLORER TOUR (PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED)Boston University student guides will take you to popular, metro-accessible Boston sites, including Copley Square, the North End, Boston Common, and Public Garden. At these sites, students will have the opportunity to shop, eat, experience the city, and learn about Boston. If you have registered for the tour, be sure to meet in the GSU-Ziskind Lounge at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, as specified in the Conference Overview.

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JUNE 24 – FRIDAY

JUNE 25 – SATURDAY

Time Room Event

7:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. West Campus Housing Dorm check-in

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. GSU-1st Floor Link Registration and Educators Rising store open

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. O�site City immersion tours (On your own)

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. GSU-East Enclosure Lounge Competition judge training

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. GSU-Metcalf Hall Opening general session Keynote: Danny Ciamarra and Nick Jackson(see pages 38 and 39)

Time Room Event

Breakfast on your own

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. GSU-Ziskind Lounge Registration and Educators Rising store open

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Various Rooms Competition rounds

The following are OPEN to spectators:

CAS-B50 Creative Lecture – High School

CAS-B50 Creative Lecture – Higher Education

CAS-522 Educators Rising Moment

STH-B19 Public Speaking

The following are CLOSED to spectators:

GSU-East Balcony Children’s Literature Pre-K

GSU-East Balcony Children’s Literature – Higher Education

EPC-207 Children’s Literature K-3

GSU-East Enclosure Lounge Educators Rising Leadership Award

CAS-B36 Ethical Dilemma

CAS-203 Exploring Careers in Education Innovation

CAS-224 Exploring Education Administration Careers

EPC-205 Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching Careers

SAR-101 Exploring Student Support Services Careers

GSU-320 Impromptu Speaking

GSU-Back Court Impromptu Teaching

SAR-102 Inside Our Schools

GSU-312 Job Interview

EPC-208 Lesson Planning and Delivery – Arts

CAS-B12 Lesson Planning and Delivery – CTE

EDUCATORS RISING CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

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JUNE 25 – SATURDAY (CONT.)

JUNE 26 – SUNDAY

Time Room Event

CAS-B12 Lesson Planning and Delivery – Higher Education

EPC-209 Lesson Planning and Delivery – Humanities

CAS-233 Lesson Planning and Delivery – STEM

GSU-310 Recruitment and Marketing Presentation

CAS-226 Researching Learning Challenges

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. GSU-Ziskind Lounge College Day and Impact and Innovation Fair exhibits

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Session rooms (see page 14) First morning session block

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Session rooms (see page 15) Second morning session block

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Session rooms (see page 16) Third morning session block

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Warren Towers Dining Hall Dining hall open for lunch

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. GSU-Terrace Lounge State/Regional Coordinator meeting (by invitation only)

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. GSU-Ziskind Lounge Visit College Day and Impact and Innovation Fair exhibits

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. GSU-Metcalf Hall General Session Keynote: Jahana Hayes, 2016 National Teacher of the Year (see page 40)

6:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. GSU-Ziskind Lounge Optional: City Explorer Tour (Preregistration required)

Time Room Event



8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Various Rooms Competition Rounds

The following are OPEN to spectators:

CAS-B50 Creative Lecture – High School

CAS-B50 Creative Lecture – Higher Education

CAS-522 Educators Rising Moment

STH-B19 Public Speaking

The following are CLOSED to spectators:

GSU-East Balcony Children’s Literature Pre-K

GSU-East Balcony Children’s Literature – Higher Education

EPC-207 Children’s Literature K-3

GSU-East Enclosure Lounge Educators Rising Leadership Award

CAS-B36 Ethical Dilemma

CAS-203 Exploring Careers in Education Innovation

CAS-224 Exploring Education Administration Careers

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Time Room Event

EPC-205 Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching Careers

SAR-101 Exploring Student Support Services Careers

GSU-320 Impromptu Speaking

GSU-Back Court Impromptu Teaching

SAR-102 Inside Our Schools

GSU-312 Job Interview

EPC-208 Lesson Planning and Delivery – Arts

CAS-B12 Lesson Planning and Delivery – CTE

CAS-B12 Lesson Planning and Delivery – Higher Education

EPC-209 Lesson Planning and Delivery – Humanities

CAS-233 Lesson Planning and Delivery – STEM

GSU-310 Recruitment and Marketing Presentation

CAS-226 Researching Learning Challenges





2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Session rooms (see page 21) First afternoon session block

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Session rooms (see page 22) Second afternoon session block

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. GSU-Metcalf Hall General Session Keynote: Crissy Lauterbach (see page 41)

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Warren Towers Dining Hall Dining hall open for dinner

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. GSU-Metcalf Hall Dance Party

Time Room Event







2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Session rooms (see page 32) First afternoon session block

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Session rooms (see page 34) Second afternoon session block

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. GSU-Metcalf Hall Closing General Session and Awards Celebration

JUNE 27 – MONDAY

JUNE 26 – SUNDAY (CONT.)

EDUCATORS RISING CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

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SATURDAY, JUNE 259:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.Room Title Audience

GSU-Terrace Lounge Boston University Educators Rising Partnership Model Current professional educators

GSU-Conference Auditorium

The Power of Motivation Both-Students and educators

LAW-Law Auditorium Educators Rising and edTPA: An Assessment and Support System for our Most Beginning Teachers

Both-Students and educators

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Room Title Audience

GSU-Terrace Lounge Teacher Leader Town Hall with Dan Brown*This session lasts from 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Current professional educators


Generational Traits Of Connection Middle/High school and college students

LAW-Law Auditorium Educators Rising and edTPA: An Assessment and Support System for our Most Beginning Teachers



GSU-Terrace Lounge Teacher Leader Town Hall with Dan Brown*This session lasts from 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.



Too Cool for School: Motivating Students Who Downplay Their Intellectual Abilities


LAW-Law Auditorium Finding the Right College for You! Both-Students and educators

SUNDAY, JUNE 269:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.Room Title Audience

GSU-Terrace Lounge Educators Rising Standards 101 Current professional educators


Introduction to National Education Association Student Program: Supporting Your Journey from Preservice Educator to Classroom Teacher


LAW-Law Auditorium Building Relationships: The Key to a Positive Learning Environment


CAS-TSAI Librarians Love to Teach! Middle/High school and college students


GSU-Terrace Lounge Educators Rising Micro-credentials 101 Current professional educators


Creating Teacher Pathways From High School through College


SESSIONS-AT-A-GLANCE

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SUNDAY, JUNE 26 cont.10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Room Title Audience

LAW-Law Auditorium Service Learning: Passion for the Community Both-Students and educators

CAS-TSAI Connecting with Class Both-Students and educators


GSU-Terrace Lounge Maximizing Your Educators Rising Chapter with Teacher Leader-in-Residence Crissy Lauterbach



Ain’t Misbehavin’: Classroom Management Tips Middle/High school and college students

LAW-Law Auditorium Teaching Through a Global Lens Both-Students and educators

CAS-TSAI Engaging Families and the Community Both-Students and educators

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Room Title Audience

GSU-Terrace Lounge Educators Rising in New Mexico: Our Journey Into Existence Current professional educators


Introduction to National Education Association Student Program: Supporting Your Journey from Preservice Educator to Classroom Teacher


LAW-Law Auditorium Cultural Competency in an Urban District Both-Students and educators

CAS-TSAI A Teaching Degree = Passport to See the World Both-Students and educators


LAW-Law Auditorium A Powerful And E�ective Instructional Model For All Levels Current professional educators

GSU-Terrace Lounge Mock High School Both-Students and educators


Race in the Classroom: Supporting Social Justice and Equity Both-Students and educators

CAS-TSAI Schools, Partnerships, and Philanthropy: Preparing the Next Generation of Teachers for a Growing K-12 Job Market


MONDAY, JUNE 279:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.Room Title Audience

GSU-East Balcony The Power to Deconstruct: Working Through Our Stress to Challenge Deficit Thinking


GSU-Terrace Lounge Dynamic Teaching + Common Sense = Responsible Learners: Explore the Equation!



What’s So Special about Special Education?: Being a Special Education Teacher in a High Needs Field

Middle/High school and college students

SAR-101 NEEDED: Teacher Leaders for the 21st Century Both-Students and educators

CAS-522 The Road to Expertise: Maximizing the Preservice Years Both-Students and educators

CAS-B12 Too Cool for School: Motivating Students Who Downplay Their Intellectual Abilities


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SESSIONS-AT-A-GLANCE

MONDAY, JUNE 27 cont.9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.Room Title Audience

CAS-224 Building a Fulfilling Career in Education Middle/High school and college students

SAR-102 National Board Pathway for Inspired Teacher Leaders Both-Students and educators

CAS-B36 Engaging Families and the Community Both-Students and educators

CAS-226 How to Create a Collegiate Chapter of Educators Rising Both-Students and educators


GSU-Terrace Lounge How to Conquer Your Fears and Open Your Students’ Minds with EdRising Virtual Campus “Teachers in Action” Videos



Group Dynamics: The Interpersonal Smarts Both-Students and educators

GSU-East Balcony Teaching to Change the World Middle/High school and college students

SAR-101 Six Strategies that Promote Greater Student Engagement and Teacher Enjoyment: Even When You “Gotta” Lecture!


CAS-522 Empowering Students as Leaders through Service Learning Both-Students and educators

CAS-B12 Being a Teacher is to Be a Leader Both-Students and educators

CAS-224 Connecting with Class Both-Students and educators

SAR-102 Intangible Characteristics of Highly E�ective Teaching Practices in Mathematics Classrooms


CAS-B36 Using Math Foldable Basics to Enhance Journal Writing in all Subjects


CAS-226 Contacting Parents — E�ectively Expressing Thoughts, Concerns, and Tone



GSU-East Balcony The Power to Deconstruct: Working Through Our Stress to Challenge Deficit Thinking


GSU-Terrace Lounge Tech, Lit, and How They Fit Both-Students and educators


It’s All About Rapport, About Rapport±…±No Trouble! Both-Students and educators

SAR-101 Integrating Digital Technology into Learning and Instruction in K-12 Education and Teacher Preparation


CAS-522 The Need For More Social Justice Teaching Middle/High school and college students

CAS-B12 The Needs Of New Teachers As Reported By New Teachers Both-Students and educators

CAS-224 What’s So Special about Special Education? Hint: A Lot! Middle/High school and college students

SAR-102 Game of Phones: Mobile Devices on the Journey to Learning Both-Students and educators

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MONDAY, JUNE 27 cont.11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Room Title Audience

CAS-B36 It’s a Di�erent World: Understanding How All Students Learn Middle/High school and college students

CAS-226 Maximizing Your Read Aloud Experience Both-Students and educators


CAS-522 The Expansion of Teacher Residency: Supporting Educators from Preservice Teaching to Educational Leadership


CAS-226 Tips for Building a Culturally Responsive Classroom Library Current professional educators

GSU-Terrace Lounge Tech, Lit, and How They Fit Both-Students and educators


It’s All About Rapport, About Rapport±…±No Trouble! Both-Students and educators

GSU-East Balcony True Colors: Exploring Personal and Professional Leadership Styles


SAR-101 Create, Explore, Connect: Teaching Digital Stories on Immigration


CAS-B12 Being a Teacher is to Be a Leader Both-Students and educators

CAS-224 Preparing High Functioning Autistic Students for Job Preparedness


SAR-102 Teacher-Powered Schools Both-Students and educators

CAS-B36 Teaching as Leadership: A Student Perspective Middle/High school and college students


GSU-Backcourt Teacher Leader Networking Time Current professional educators


Financial Literacy Middle/High school and college students

GSU-East Balcony Teaching to Change the World Middle/High school and college students

SAR-101 Create, Explore, Connect: Teaching Digital Stories on Immigration


CAS-522 The Power of the Classroom Middle/High school and college students

CAS-B12 Using Math Foldable Basics to Enhance Journal Writing in all Subjects


CAS-224 Thinking Like A Teacher Middle/High school and college students

SAR-102 Kids Plants and Learning: Pre-K through Higher Ed Both-Students and educators

CAS-B36 Examples of Leadership to Recruit, Retain, and Develop the Next Generation of Educators


CAS-226 Anti-Bullyism: Fostering an Empathic School Culture and Controlling Bullying

Middle/High school and college students

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FRIDAY, JUNE 248:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. — Opening General SessionRoom: GSU-Metcalf HallFeatured Speaker — Dr. Joshua P. Starr, Ed.D., CEO, PDK International

Kicking o� #EdRising16

The 2016 Educators Rising National Conference will launch with a lively kicko� session featuring social opportunities, important conference information, live entertainment, and leadership from National Student President Madison Johnson and National Student Vice Presidents Aubrey Gray and Mallory Matusevich. You’ll hear from Joshua P. Starr, Ed.D., a nationally renowned former superintendent who now serves as Chief Executive O�cer of PDK International, the parent organization of Educators Rising. Then get excited for a dynamic keynote presentation from extraordinary educators Danny Ciamarra and Nick Jackson.

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Boston University Educators Rising Partnership ModelMichael Dennehy, Walter Balser, Lauren Bond, René Reyes, Phil Tate, and Julie WrightBoston University School of EducationSuggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge

During the 2015-16 school year, Boston University, working with Educators Rising, launched a pilot partnership model with three Boston Public high schools. The program o�ered high school students the opportunity to take an in-school elective course designed to begin to prepare them to become teachers. The course also o�ered the high school students field experiences at nearby elementary schools. Teacher leaders utilized the EdRising Virtual Campus as part of their elective course and concurrently took a graduate course at Boston University taught by Professor Phil Tate designed

to prepare future teachers. Self-funded by each of the participating partners, the program model exemplifies higher education, K-12, and a national organization dedicated to cultivating great educators working together to bring talented high school students from diverse backgrounds into the teacher preparation pipeline. Learn more about this e�ective model in this interactive session.

The Power of MotivationEmily RodgersCapital UniversitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

As educators, we do more than just teach a curriculum: we inspire, motivate, mentor, and guide. By getting to know our students and ourselves, we learn how to tailor our lesson plans to fit each student’s individual needs. Come join the discussion on ways to use

curriculum to generate intrinsic motivation within students and provide them with the best chance of success. Through small and large group discussion and role-playing, we will explore di�erent scenarios and the ways in which to use them to benefit our teaching. Even the most di�cult and trying situations can be opportunities to grow as educators and inspire our students!

Educators Rising and edTPA: An Assessment and Support System for our Most Beginning TeachersAndrea Whittaker & Crissy LauterbachStanford Center for Assessment, Learning and EquitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: LAW-Law Auditorium

Developed by the profession for the profession, edTPA is the first subject-specific, performance-based assessment of readiness to teach.

SATURDAY, JUNE 259:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. — First Morning Session Block

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Now used in more than 700 teacher preparation programs nationally and as a licensure/program completion requirement in 13 states, edTPA shares a similar design with the National Board portfolio and provides teacher candidates and programs with actionable evidence for improving teaching and learning. Following a brief

overview of edTPA design features and expectations, participants will unpack edTPA rubrics in reference to the recently developed Educators Rising Standards and discuss how Educators Rising programs set the stage for the exceptional beginning teaching expected by edTPA. Participants will work together in table groups to jigsaw rubrics

associated with the three edTPA tasks (planning, instruction, and assessment) through the lens of Educators Rising Standards. The session will close with a dialogue with Educators Rising students about their experiences in the program and their readiness to take on edTPA in the future.

SATURDAY, JUNE 259:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. — First Morning Session Block

SATURDAY, JUNE 2510:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. — Second Morning Session Block

Teacher Leader Town Hall with Dan BrownDan Brown, Co-DirectorEducators RisingSuggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge*This session lasts from 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Teacher leaders are strongly encouraged to attend this interactive double-session with Educators Rising Co-Director Dan Brown. The conversation will include updates on exciting new initiatives and opportunities for Educators Rising students and teacher leaders, as well as opportunities for feedback and idea-sharing regarding all aspects of Educators Rising. At last year’s conference, this event drew rave reviews — you don’t want to miss it!

Generational Traits Of ConnectionHannah Fox & Alexis BeasleyAgua Fria High School (AZ)Suggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

Participants will overview the most common ways to have a healthy

relationship with students through connecting to what is going on in their everyday lives. We will look at a variety of decades from the past and the estimated future through multiple games to have a fun interpretation of how important it is to connect to students. Getting to know students is key to a successful classroom. Explore how to relate to your students while balancing respect and boundaries.

Educators Rising and edTPA: An Assessment and Support System for our Most Beginning Teachers Andrea Whittaker & Crissy LauterbachStanford Center for Assessment, Learning and EquitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: LAW-Law Auditorium

Developed by the profession for the profession, edTPA is the first subject-specific, performance-based assessment of readiness to teach. Now used in more than 700 teacher preparation programs nationally and as a licensure/program completion requirement in 13 states, edTPA shares a similar design with the National Board portfolio and provides teacher candidates

and programs with actionable evidence for improving teaching and learning. Following a brief overview of edTPA design features and expectations, participants will unpack edTPA rubrics in reference to the recently developed Educators Rising Standards and discuss how Educators Rising programs set the stage for the exceptional beginning teaching expected by edTPA. Participants will work together in table groups to jigsaw rubrics associated with the three edTPA tasks (planning, instruction, and assessment) through the lens of Educators Rising Standards. The session will close with a dialogue with Educators Rising students about their experiences in the program and their readiness to take on edTPA in the future.

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SESSION DESCRIPTIONS cont.

Teacher Leader Town Hall with Dan Brown (continued)Dan Brown, Co-DirectorEducators RisingSuggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge

*This session lasts from 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Teacher leaders are strongly encouraged to attend this interactive double-session with Educators Rising Co-Director Dan Brown. The conversation will include updates on exciting new initiatives and opportunities for Educators Rising students and teacher leaders, as well as opportunities for feedback and idea-sharing regarding all aspects of Educators Rising. At last year’s conference, this event drew rave reviews — you don’t want to miss it!

Too Cool for School: Motivating Students Who Downplay Their Intellectual AbilitiesErica MillerCazenovia College/ Professor Patty Cake Consulting, L.L.C.Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

Have you ever encountered a student who acted too cool for school? You know, worked with a student who was capable of completing academic tasks but downplayed her intellectual ability instead. Chances are you were left questioning why she chose to engage in such behavior and wondering how you could motivate her to ascend to her academic potential. If you felt that way, you are not alone. Many educators

struggle with how to e�ectively motivate students who engage in intellectual downplaying behavior.

This interactive workshop presented by Dr. Erica Vernold Miller, the foremost expert on intellectual downplaying behavior and author of the Intellectual Downplaying Study, the first large-scale study examining the intellectual downplaying phenomenon, will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to e�ectively address intellectual downplaying behavior in your current and future classrooms. You will walk away from this session with: 1) an understanding of intellectual downplaying behavior; 2) knowledge of the factors contributing to intellectual downplaying behavior; and 3) strategies for how to e�ectively encourage students to embrace their true intellectual abilities. During this session, group discussion will be facilitated and collaborative hands-on activities will be used to reinforce key concepts.

Finding the Right College for You!Autumn Lewis & Dan GlaserNational Council on Teacher QualitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: LAW-Law Auditorium

Not sure which college to attend to get your education degree? Wondering what you need to learn in college to become a successful teacher? Overwhelmed by the emails, postcards, letters, and other advertisements for colleges and universities? No need to worry! We’ve created a college search website just for you, the future teacher! Come to an interactive and informational session about how

to choose a college that will best prepare you for the challenging and exciting world of teaching. We will share a new resource that will give you information about the quality of teacher preparation programs and allow you to search for a college that meets your needs. You’ll leave with resources you can use to plan for college!

SATURDAY, JUNE 251:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. State/Regional Coordinator meeting (by invitation only)Dan Brown, Co-DirectorEducators RisingSuggested audience: State/Regional CoordinatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge

This invitation-only session is for Educators Rising State/Regional Coordinators to share ideas and discuss paths forward with each other and Educators Rising Co-Director Dan Brown. Attendance for all State/Regional Coordinators is strongly encouraged.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2511:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. — Third Morning Session Block

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SATURDAY, JUNE 253:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Saturday General SessionRoom: GSU-Metcalf HallFeatured Speaker — Dan Brown, NBCT, Co-Director, Educators Rising

Keynote Speaker Jahana Hayes, 2016 National Teacher of the Year

Educators Rising Standards 101Meg Manugo & Roberta GoffBayside High School (VA), Ritchie County High School (WV)Suggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge

Educators Rising Standards have just been published! Through a partnership with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Educators Rising convened a committee of accomplished teachers to back-map the path to great teaching beginning in high school. Educators Rising teacher leaders Meg Manugo (Virginia Beach, Va.) and Roberta Go� (Ritchie County, W.Va.) served on the committee and will join Educators Rising Co-Director Dan Brown in an interactive session to discuss the content of the standards as well as what it means for Educators Rising programs going forward.

Introduction to National Education Association Student Program: Supporting Your Journey from Preservice Educator to Classroom TeacherMichael Schoettle, Michelle Foisy, Chris Settle, and Peter WitzlerNational Education AssociationSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

The National Education Association (NEA) Student Program supports all rising educators with its three core values: Teacher Quality, Community Service, and Political Action. With 50,000 student members nationwide, NEA is the largest organization representing and advocating for and with aspiring educators and the communities they serve. Come learn more about how NEA can serve you.

Building Relationships: The Key to a Positive Learning EnvironmentClaire Annes, Celia E. Johnson, and Emily K. LaCost Bradley UniversitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: LAW-Law Auditorium

Positive relationships are critical for teachers to be e�ectively motivated and passionate in their teaching. Classroom management, student performance, and parent support are significantly impacted by the relationships built in the classroom. Presenters will share what they have done in their field experiences to facilitate building positive relationships between students, teachers, and parents. Participants will be actively involved throughout the presentation through kinesthetic, verbal, and interpersonal mediums. A discussion will be facilitated to generate ideas for building

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SUNDAY, JUNE 2610:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. — Second Morning Session Block

relationships with students, other teachers, and parents. The session will close with time to share numerous ideas that can be immediately implemented upon return to field experiences and classrooms.

Librarians Love to Teach!Maria Blasucci & Alex RussoConcord High School (DE)Suggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: CAS-TSAI

Explore becoming a high school librarian! This session will include

suggestions, tips, and advice on how to make your future school library the hub of your school, as well as career advice, practical advice, and suggestions for how to grow your library program. Learn how to collaborate with teachers and get involved in all aspects of your high school curriculum!

Educators Rising Micro-credentials 101 Dan Brown, Co-DirectorEducators RisingSuggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge

This fall, Educators Rising will release its first set of micro-credentials: portfolio-based assessments mapped to Educators Rising Standards. The micro-credentials o�er new opportunities for your students to show what they know — and to gain valuable recognition and incentives by doing so. Join Educators Rising Co-Director Dan Brown for this interactive session to explore the ins and outs of micro-credentials, with a special focus on practical strategies to help you integrate micro-credentials into your program.

Creating Teacher Pathways From High School through CollegeGregory Nicholson & Janis Perry Project TomorrowSuggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

Educators Rising California is a key partner in the Orange County Teacher Pathway Partnership (OCTPP) project, which targets the Careers in Education pathway and includes Santiago Canyon College, Santa Ana College, Fullerton College, five school districts (Orange, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Anaheim, and Fullerton), California State University Fullerton, NASA Jet Propulsion Labs, business partners, community partners, and more. The vision of the project is to provide multiple opportunities for employment and education as students persist along the pathway. Students build skills in an integrated standards-based academic and career-relevant sequenced curriculum that allows for early entrance into employment

as paraprofessionals and culminates in a post-baccalaureate teaching credential. Through OCTPP, over 1,000 students will participate in a strong Careers in Education pathway program leading to high-wage, high-growth, and high-skill occupations. The pathway begins with six Educators Rising California chapters in three school districts, and includes careers in education courses, internships, articulation agreements with local community colleges, and counseling and support throughout the path to a four-year degree. In this session, you will learn from key project directors about the pathway, lessons learned in the first two years of implementation, and what you can do to establish similar partnerships in your region.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 2610:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. — Second Morning Session Block

Service Learning: Passion for the CommunityEmily LaCost, Claire P. Annes, and Celia E. JohnsonBradley UniversitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: LAW-Law Auditorium

Led by two recent teacher education graduates, this session will focus on the many important opportunities to connect to the community as a means of enhancing learning experiences. Presenters will share examples of what they have done during their four years as university students and teacher candidates. The session will engage participants in creating an action plan template to guide their own e�orts in making important community connections.

Participants will identify a minimum of three opportunities of interest and share ideas within small group discussions. Ideas will be posted around the room and culminate in an “Idea Walk.” The session will close with a discussion emphasizing the importance of creating opportunities for students to demonstrate active citizenship and taking actions to fulfill personal goals.

Connecting with ClassMadison JohnsonUniversity of OklahomaSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-TSAI

Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care! Tips on how to actively

create a classroom with caring, connection, and confidence will be shared in this interactive session presented by National Educators Rising President Madison Johnson. Educational games, literacy components, and group work will all be used in this session. So get ready to get engaged and learn how to connect with class!

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SUNDAY, JUNE 2611:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. — Third Morning Session Block

Maximizing Your Educators Rising Chapter with Teacher Leader-in-Residence Crissy LauterbachCrissy LauterbachButler Tech/D. Russel Lee (OH)Suggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge

Crissy Lauterbach, Educators Rising’s Teacher Leader-in-Residence, has over a decade of experience leading Teacher Academy programs in Butler County, Ohio. She has also visited and keynoted at Educators Rising events across the nation and even the world, as she helped lead the Educators Rising Europe conference earlier this year for U.S. Department of Defense schools. Join this interactive session as she shares her extensive toolbox of tips, tricks, advice, and hard-earned wisdom for all things Educators Rising.

Ain’t Misbehavin’: Classroom Management TipsPatricia Williams & Nedom Muns Sam Houston State UniversitySuggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

How do you develop a classroom management plan so you don’t have misbehavin’ students? In this session, learn the major components of a management plan and how to implement it through a brief presentation and small cooperative learning groups, based on the

subject matter and grade levels participants want to teach. Groups will then have the opportunity to discuss an example plan and complete a draft with their ideas to share.

Teaching Through a Global LensChristopher Ahearn & Caela MurphyReach the WorldSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: LAW-Law Auditorium

The world is becoming flatter through technology. Typing in a couple keystrokes on a keyboard can transport people around the globe in a flash. With this deluge of information, how are teachers and students able to create meaningful experiences to develop cultural competency while still meeting standards and frameworks? For over 18 years, Reach the World has been the leader in using technology to take students nationwide on journeys around the world. These experiences show students the world is so much bigger than their neighborhood while supporting their teachers’ need to maintain standards-aligned academic rigor. Through this session, members of Reach the World’s program delivery team will share their experiences in collaborating with educators and partner organizations to deliver our award-winning program. The majority of the session’s time will be a workshop to discuss and brainstorm how to create classroom materials that not only meet

traditional ELA, social studies, and STEM objectives but can bring the entire world to each student through basic technology.

Engaging Families and the CommunityDemetrius BallHoward High School (MD)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-TSAI

In this session, we will discuss the importance of developing partnerships with families for the benefit of our students. Families want to be involved in their student’s education, and we will explore how teachers can make extra e�ort to involve them. Actively communicating what goes on in our schools and classrooms can empower our families and help them recognize that they have a significant role in their student’s educational experience. There are a variety of tech tools to help facilitate family engagement. Join in the discussion as we talk about the power of active communication from a simple phone call to an electronic newsletter.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 262:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. — First Afternoon Session Block

Educators Rising in New Mexico: Our Journey Into ExistenceKaren TrujilloNew Mexico State UniversitySuggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge

New Mexico has never had a statewide organization for future educators. In 2014, we embarked on a journey of establishing Educators Rising in New Mexico with a vision and very limited funds. Now we have approximately 30 active chapters, and our goal is to have 100 by 2020. Come and see what our journey has looked like so far and where we are headed in the future. If we can do it, so can you!

In the last 18 months, we had a planning conference with 35 teachers from throughout the state, presented to the deans of all of the colleges of education, presented to the legislature, established a recognized CTSO, reached out to all 89 superintendents, had a successful student conference, brought students to nationals, and helped develop a recognized career pathway for education. We have a long way to go, but we are making progress. Come and hear our story and be inspired to start writing the story in your state.

Introduction to National Education Association Student Program: Supporting Your Journey from Preservice Educator to Classroom TeacherMichael Schoettle, Michelle Foisy, Chris Settle, and Peter WitzlerNational Education AssociationSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

The National Education Association (NEA) Student Program supports all rising educators with its three core values: Teacher Quality, Community Service, and Political Action. With 50,000 student members nationwide, NEA is the largest organization representing and advocating for and with aspiring educators and the communities they serve. Come learn more about how NEA can serve you.

Cultural Competency in an Urban DistrictSerene PetersonBaltimore City Public School SystemSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: LAW-Law Auditorium

This session will require participants to explore how their cultural lenses may influence their teaching and perception of students, so that they can become aware of how to adapt to diverse student populations. Participants will engage in a series of interactive tasks, as well as examine teaching tools through the viewpoint of various student

groups. The session is designed to be fun yet thought provoking, where participants become better aware of how the messages and signals they send to students and families may impact their success in the classroom.

A Teaching Degree = Passport to See the World Elizabeth BallardNaples Middle High School (FL)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-TSAI

A teaching degree is more than just your golden ticket to an exciting and rewarding career; it is your passport to travel and explore the world. Take it from someone who has spent the last 15 years teaching in four di�erent countries, including Japan, Germany, Portugal, and Italy, and visiting more than 40 others in her spare time. There are so many opportunities through international schools and even through the United States’ own Department of Defense where teachers get the unique chance to work with the children of American military personnel. If this has piqued your interest and you are bold enough to cast o� from familiar shores, then this is the session for you!

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SUNDAY, JUNE 263:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. — Second Afternoon Session Block

A Powerful And E�ective Instructional Model For All LevelsRobert MartinUrban Academy SchoolsSuggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: LAW-Law Auditorium

Session participants will experience and walk away with an instructional model to use immediately in delivering engaging, interactive, and highly e�ective class sessions. Instructional e�ectiveness is enhanced by a minute-by-minute format that incorporates blended learning including technology features, direct instruction, and guided practice and is conveniently adaptable to nearly any assessment program for checking student progress and providing feedback. The model has been field tested in actual classrooms in Florida since 1996 and has been adjusted for use at all instructional levels from Pre-K to university level. This research-based instructional model delivers highly informative and engaging instruction, fits any classroom scheduling format from 42-90 minute class periods, and has even been presented and used e�ectively in Sunday schools, online instruction for at-risk students, and especially turnaound school situations with high numbers of low-achieving students, special education, and ESOL learners.

Mock High SchoolGregory Nicholson & Denise RendonProject TomorrowSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge

May 2016 will mark the fourth year the Educators Rising California

students at the Academies of Education and Empowerment have conducted Mock High School for local 5th graders preparing to be promoted to 6th grade. In Mock High School, over 30 juniors create a high school experience for 5th grade classes preparing to make the transition from elementary school to secondary school. The juniors plan and run the school for the day, designing and teaching hands-on lessons in English, math, history, science, art, and physical education. The Educators Rising California students also plan and organize nutrition and lunch activities, including discussions on expectations of students in high school, options for extracurricular activities, and organizational skills. The high school juniors learn and practice critical thinking, creativity, presentation, and teamwork skills through planning the day and designing and delivering lessons. In this session, you will see footage from this year’s Mock High School, participate in some of the days’ activities, and learn how you can create your own Mock High School at your school!

Race in the Classroom: Supporting Social Justice and EquityNatalie ZwergerNew York UniversitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

Participants in this session will explore the impact of race, power, and privilege on teaching and learning. The session will explore common causes of inequities in academics and discipline and focus on the importance of

building and sustaining intentional relationships. Participants will leave with an understanding of anti-bias strategies that can be used to counter narratives of injustice, stereotypes, and preconceptions about racial subgroups. The session will be interactive and prompt participants to think di�erently about instruction, developing their critical consciousness.

Schools, Partnerships, and Philanthropy: Preparing the Next Generation of Teachers for a Growing K-12 Job MarketWalter BalserBoston UniversitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-TSAI

Increasingly, schools have relied on partnerships with outside organizations to fulfill a wide range of learning and developmental needs for students. Organizations working with schools provide many direct services, including technology, social services, professional development, curriculum, literacy, and school operations. While many organizations have been in place for decades, today thousands of new companies are entering the K-12 partnership space at unprecedented rates — and many are being fueled by a growing source of public and private capital. From curriculum to practice and from human resources to operations, the notion of a simple after-school partnership is being transformed by a new wave of collaborations that are more embedded and mutually dependent than in the past. So who will fill these new jobs? This presentation

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MONDAY, JUNE 279:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. — First Morning Session Block

considers the historical context of school partnerships and elucidates how the growth of outside agencies now working in the K-12 sector can lead to exciting career opportunities for emerging educators.

SUNDAY, JUNE 264:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Sunday General SessionRoom: GSU-Metcalf HallFeatured Speaker — Deidra Gammill, NBCT, Ph.D.

There’s Power in TeachingCrissy LauterbachEducators Rising Teacher Leader-in-Residence

Educators Rising Teacher Leader-in-Residence Crissy Lauterbach brought the house down at the national conference in 2015, and now she’s back to provide an inspiring, interactive keynote title “There’s Power in Teaching” — with a little help from some special friends.

SUNDAY, JUNE 268:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. — Sunday Evening Dance PartyRoom: GSU-Metcalf Hall

Break out your best moves for the Educators Rising social event of the year! Enjoy music and hang out with friends (old and new) as we celebrate an unforgettable experience in Boston as rising educators.

The Power to Deconstruct: Working Through Our Stress to Challenge Deficit ThinkingKelsey JonesUniversity of PennsylvaniaSuggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: GSU-East Balcony

This session focuses on helping educators understand how and why stress can interfere with our ability to teach and guide students with compassion and care. Using the tenets of deficit-thinking (Valencia, 2010) as a guide, we will interrogate our beliefs about students with a range of academic, social, and

emotional needs. We will also explore strategies for managing educators’ stress in teaching and learning relationships as well as ways to challenge ourselves to confront the deficit-oriented educational practices that continue to oppress our students.

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Dynamic Teaching + Common Sense = Responsible Learners: Explore the Equation!Paula Burgess & Deborah Bunnell Hume-Fogg Academic High School (TN)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge

How do teachers empower students to take responsibility for their own learning? This session will explore ways to use existing math topics to engage the learner at a deeper level and thus place the responsibility of learning back to the learner±…±which is where it should be! The responsibility of the learner requires: 1) ownership of the work; 2) multiple opportunities for quality feedback; and 3) engagement in work on a conceptual level rather than a procedural level. Knowing this, the traditional methods of lecture, note taking, and tests need to rethought. How do we as educators accomplish this? In this session, you will be shown examples from elementary, middle, and high school levels that promote learner responsibility as well as helping you, the educator, rethink lesson plans. The session will include an activity as well as a discussion of questioning styles that can be used within your classroom.

What’s So Special about Special Education?: Being a Special Education Teacher in a High Needs FieldAndrea CapizziVanderbilt UniversitySuggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

Special education teachers are in high need across the country. Students in special education require dedicated, caring, and skilled teachers who are willing to work with some of the hardest-to-teach, yet most rewarding students. When many people think about special education, they only think about individuals with intellectual disabilities, but there are so many other aspects of special education. This session will introduce participants to the 13 di�erent disability categories including Multiple Disabilities, Emotional Disturbance, Learning Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness, and more. The many types of teaching positions and environments available to special education teachers will be discussed through case studies and vignettes.

NEEDED: Teacher Leaders for the 21st CenturyRoger MackeyLiberty UniversitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: SAR-101

Perhaps now more than ever, mounting evidence suggests that teacher leaders are crucial for the current generation of students to thrive and survive. What is so unique about this generation and

how can teacher leaders address the critical needs? Thankfully, there is both a mindset that can be adopted and identified skills that can be adapted to address the issue in life-changing ways! Participants will be encouraged to firmly consider the very important role they play in the lives of their students, the profession, and society. They will also be equipped with seven specific actions necessary to ensure they make the most positive impact on this generation and those preparing to become educators. Come hear this award-winning professor combine enthusiasm and humor, poignant stories, recent research findings, and meaningful illustrations in order to encourage and equip teachers in their e�orts to “thrive and not just survive!”

The Road to Expertise: Maximizing the Preservice YearsDavid TimonyDelaware Valley UniversitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-522

Expertise has been studied since the late 1800s. In teaching, however, expertise has existed mostly as a summary of outcomes and skills. This presentation delves into the making of experts and specifically encourages participants to examine individual practice and components of their programs. Becoming an expert teacher does not happen by chance. It occurs wherever a perfect storm of interest, value, coaching, and deliberate practice meet. Attendees at this session will receive a briefing on the latest expertise research. We will

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complete a program analysis that identifies Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) in practice, programs, and schools. Collaboration among attendees is an opportunity to see our SWOTs with fresh insight so we are able to activate our inner expert. Connecting current and future practice to tenets of expertise allows us to create crosswalks of clarity among personal, institutional, and industry-articulated expectations.

Too Cool for School: Motivating Students Who Downplay Their Intellectual AbilitiesErica MillerCazenovia College/ Professor Patty Cake Consulting, L.L.C.Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-B12

Have you ever encountered a student who acted too cool for school? You know, worked with a student who was capable of completing academic tasks but downplayed her intellectual ability instead. Chances are you were left questioning why she chose to engage in such behavior and wondering how you could motivate her to ascend to her academic potential. If you felt that way, you are not alone. Many educators struggle with how to e�ectively motivate students who engage in intellectual downplaying behavior.

This interactive workshop presented by Dr. Erica Vernold Miller, the foremost expert on intellectual downplaying behavior and author of the Intellectual Downplaying Study, the first large-scale study examining the intellectual downplaying phenomenon, will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to e�ectively address intellectual downplaying behavior in your

current and future classrooms. You will walk away from this session with: 1) an understanding of intellectual downplaying behavior; 2) knowledge of the factors contributing to intellectual downplaying behavior; and 3) strategies for how to e�ectively encourage students to embrace their true intellectual abilities. During this session, group discussion will be facilitated and collaborative hands-on activities will be used to reinforce key concepts.

Building a Fulfilling Career in EducationLaura RampFlorida State UniversitySuggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: CAS-224

A career in education can be designed in a number of ways and can follow any number of paths. For example, leadership positions no longer only consist of being a principal or working in a district o�ce. Opportunities for career growth and development continue to expand in education. Beginning in high school, steps can be taken toward building an education career. From volunteering to the courses taken in high school, the groundwork can be laid for pursuing a career in education, regardless of the path desired. Steps can be taken in high school and college to build experience and a network to support career advancement. Moreover, being a classroom teacher can provide myriad opportunities for leadership and professional development. It is important to have a focus on lifelong learning as part of career growth and development, particularly in education. This session will explore steps that can be taken in high school, college, and your first teaching position toward building a fulfilling education career.

National Board Pathway for Inspired Teacher LeadersRonarae (Rae) Adams, Ron Germaine, Sean McCarthy, Greg Nicholson, and Tari C. Roberts National UniversitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: SAR-102

This presentation will inspire participants to seek and achieve distinction as a National Board Certified Teacher Leader. The session is purposefully designed to inform, inspire, and empower future teachers to seek out and collaborate with a virtual community of National Board Certified Teachers and Teachers of the Year and to develop evidence of knowledge and abilities that parallel National Board Teachers. This unique, voluntary pathway is aimed to develop initial teacher leader competencies evidenced by badges for your resume and your Distinguished Preparation E-Portfolio. The pathway and opportunities to engage will be explored through discussion, presentation slides, and interactive demonstrations. As a result of participating, attendees will gain access to National Board Certified Teachers and the Distinction Pathway resources, via the HAIKU environment, and be inspired to jumpstart readiness to teach at e�ective levels on day one of the job, with support from your virtual mentors.

Engaging Families and the CommunityDemetrius BallHoward High School (MD)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-B36

In this session, we will discuss the importance of developing partnerships with families for the

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benefit of our students. Families want to be involved in their student’s education, and we will explore how teachers can make extra e�ort to involve them. Actively communicating what goes on in our schools and classrooms can empower our families and help them recognize that they have a significant role in their student’s educational experience. There are a variety of tech tools to help facilitate family engagement. Join in the discussion as we talk about the power of active communication from a simple phone call to an electronic newsletter.

How to Create a Collegiate Chapter of Educators RisingMaria Poccia, Megan Baker, Mike Chan, Will English, and Grif�n MonahanBoston UniversitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-226

This workshop will showcase how to develop a collegiate chapter of Educators Rising based o� of the Boston University Educators Rising organization, the first collegiate chapter of the national organization. By connecting their passion to become educators and interest in Educators Rising, participants will learn how to carry on working with this organization in college, be

campus leaders when they enter college, and create a niche in a new environment.

The workshop will also provide tips and guidelines for creating a collegiate chapter of Educators Rising. We will use photographs from events, high school student testimonials, and college-level participant testimonials to showcase events. We will provide information on creating outreach and social media campaigns and how to work with administrators and student activities o�ces. Additionally, we will highlight how developing an organization takes time and e�ort and what the best strategies are for developing an organization from scratch.

How to Conquer Your Fears and Open Your Students’ Minds with EdRising Virtual Campus “Teachers in Action” Videos Deidra GammillPetal High School (MS)Suggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge

The EdRising Virtual Campus contains 64 videos and reflective commentaries of National Board Certified Teachers in action. When integrated into an Educators Rising program, this “game film” that takes you inside the minds of great teachers can have a powerful, eye-opening impact on rising educators.

But±…±the videos and reflective essays are long and can be intimidating. Join Deidra Gammill, an Educators Rising teacher leader from Petal, Miss., and EdRising Virtual Campus lead content editor, as she walks you through how to conquer your fears and integrate the “Teachers in Action” videos into your program to powerful e�ect.

Group Dynamics: The Interpersonal SmartsAimee ShaverMonroe Community CollegeSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

Why do teachers make us work in groups? Is it meant to be one

person doing all the work and the rest just listening? Is there value to group work outside of the classroom? Most likely, any career you select will have you working with people. This hands-on workshop will share some secrets about your leadership style and how to make the most of your interpersonal smarts.


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Teaching to Change the WorldDanny Ciamarra & Nick JacksonCincinnati Christian University, Nick Jackson SpeaksSuggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: GSU-East Balcony

What makes someone a great teacher? How can one become a teacher who works to change the world? Who are the best teachers?

A teacher who wants to change the world understands that the answers to the questions above lie in the identity and integrity of the teacher and not so much in the methods or techniques. If you want to be a teacher who truly makes a di�erence in the lives of others; one who motivates, inspires, and encourages students; one who teaches because of the passion and not just the profession; then this breakout session is for you.

We are waiting for you to join us! We need you in our schools! Let’s all work together to change the world for the better!

Six Strategies that Promote Greater Student Engagement and Teacher Enjoyment: Even When You “Gotta” Lecture!Roger MackeyLiberty UniversitySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: SAR-101

Students spend much of their out-of-school time interacting with electronic games and interactive media. Students who

spend so much time in such an engaging environment may not respond to traditional teaching approaches (i.e. the lecture). Research has also proven that learners acquire more authentic knowledge and understanding as they become active rather than passive on their learning. Teachers need to be encouraged to expand their instructional repertoire and get equipped with the ability to e�ectively deliver instruction utilizing engagement strategies. Active learning can seem a bit messy, and it is hard work, but it can also be fun — for both learners and teachers! In this session, six evidence-based strategies will be taught through demonstrations and actual engagement in the instructional strategies that promote greater levels of student participation and teacher enjoyment!

Empowering Students as Leaders through Service LearningLory Haas & Donna CoxSam Houston State UniveristySuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-522

Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. The goals of this session are to provide students and teachers with an understanding of the importance of service learning and how the POPIR model (Project, Objectives, Plan, Implement, and Reflect) can help make the service

learning project more e�ective. Attendees will be provided examples of service learning projects outlined through the POPIR model and will participate in small group discussions of ways they can develop service learning in their schools or communities. Teachers positively impact the lives of students by establishing the importance of service to the school, community, and world. Service learning can be a life changing experience as students discover their role in society and learn the importance in helping others. The experiences help develop empathy for others and may provide real life experiences which will inspire students to decide on a career in service or other ways to serve throughout their lives. The benefits of service learning are far reaching and the extent of the personal growth can be endless.

Being a Teacher is to Be a LeaderKathleen DawsonSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-B12

During a time when our society seems to be lacking values-based leadership, the role of the teacher is more important than ever. To be a teacher is to be a leader in one of the most important roles: influencing the development of precious minds. Therefore, it is important to be deliberate about your own leadership development. During this session, you will explore the role your life stories can play in your development as an authentic leader and what it means to be an authentic leader. You will explore



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the importance of sharing these life stories as a way of building relationships with those whom you lead. In doing so, you will develop a level of trust allowing for optimal teaching and learning.

Connecting with ClassMadison JohnsonUniversity of OklahomaSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-224

Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care! Tips on how to actively create a classroom with caring, connection, and confidence will be shared in this interactive session presented by National Educators Rising President Madison Johnson. Educational games, literacy components, and group work will all be used in this session. So get ready to get engaged and learn how to connect with class!

Intangible Characteristics of Highly E�ective Teaching Practices in Mathematics ClassroomsSounghwa WalkerUniversity of California, Riverside (UCR)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: SAR-102

In this session, participants will learn some of the most crucial components of highly e�ective math teaching practices that teachers can utilize in classrooms with many underprivileged minority students. Teachers’ strong math content knowledge is essential for students’ math learning. However, teachers’ abilities and systematic e�orts to engage students in math learning processes are imperative in order for students to be connected to what they are learning and to

bolster their math knowledge. That is, highly e�ective math pedagogy helps to facilitate the autonomy of students’ own math learning development. Research has found that students tend to engage more when learning environments are warm, encouraging, and positive. In other words, many students, including at-risk students, anxious learners, and underprivileged-struggling students, learn better when they feel emotionally safe to seek help when they make mistakes and do not understand the math concepts immediately. Therefore, participants in this session will experience what it means to be positively engaged in problem-solving processes that promote students’ math success. Lastly, we will also address several key fundamental ingredients to motivate students who are cognitively and emotionally disconnected in classroom settings.

Using Math Foldable Basics to Enhance Journal Writing in all SubjectsDiana Roscoe & Jan Shetzler University of DelawareSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-B36

Participants will learn to create a math foldable that serves as a graphic organizer for conceptual understanding in their content area. They will attach it to a journal, brainstorm its use in their content area, and create a journal entry aligned with their foldable. The inspiration for this session comes from Dinah Zike’s Big Book of Math for Middle School and High School.

Contacting Parents — E�ectively Expressing Thoughts, Concerns, and ToneMeghan O’LearySt. Mark School (MD)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-226

Texts, tweets, and technology! Parents today are always checking their phones, reviewing grades online, and ready to email with any question — big or small. As educators, it is often di�cult to ensure the tone, purpose, and intention of electronic communication is read as intended to those receiving an email. This session is designed to help aspiring teachers and current mentors develop an understanding of e�ective communication with parents, with a special focus on email correspondence. Participants will discuss positive language, but also how to factually, respectfully, and e�ciently share an issue from school with parents or guardians.

During our time together, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate examples and non-examples of e�ective communication, acknowledge that no two parents are the same, and work with groups on drafting a professional and impactful email. Some time will also focus on face-to-face conversations, phone calls, and conference best practices. This session is perfect for anyone who wants to share or improve their writing skills and how they can apply to a job as an educator. Please join us for an informative and supportive session about the professional duties of a teacher beyond just lesson plans!

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The Power to Deconstruct: Working Through Our Stress to Challenge Deficit ThinkingKelsey JonesUniversity of PennsylvaniaSuggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: GSU-East Balcony

This session focuses on helping educators understand how and why stress can interfere with our ability to teach and guide students with compassion and care. Using the tenets of deficit-thinking (Valencia, 2010) as a guide, we will interrogate our beliefs about students with a range of academic, social, and emotional needs. We will also explore strategies for managing educators’ stress in teaching and learning relationships as well as ways to challenge ourselves to confront the deficit-oriented educational practices that continue to oppress our students.

Tech, Lit, and How They FitChristine LarsonBound Brook Community Middle School (NJ)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge

This workshop will define literacy, show the need for technology-literate educators, and examine how you will be able to fit into the future of education. Session participants will discuss what defines literacy and learn more about literacy rates in schools, understand the importance of technology in teaching, explore examples of how technology can be used to teach literacy, and create sample lesson plans.

It’s All About Rapport, About Rapport£…£No Trouble!Crissy Lauterbach, Erin Goff, Ashley Murphy, Noah O’Shea, and Bailey PlummerButler Tech/D. Russel Lee (OH)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

Successfully removing social barriers from the classroom is rooted in creating a strong rapport between everyone in the learning environment. If you want to get past the “Get To Know You Games” and develop a deep meaning of student value and personal worth in your classroom, join us for this interactive seminar that gets to the heart of the matter and gives you three activities that can be used in any classroom to create awareness of diversity, commonality of life, and self-actualization. Post-Secret, Red Ribbon Day, and the power of the written word will revolutionize your classroom and you.

Integrating Digital Technology into Learning and Instruction in K-12 Education and Teacher PreparationRochelle Fong & Rebecca Loboschefsky University of San FranciscoSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: SAR-101

Digital technology provides structure and foundation in fundamental growth and educational changes that can be integral to the contribution and development of our K-12 students and future global citizens. During this workshop, you will learn how to integrate digital technology into

learning and instruction and about specific supportive measures you can take while infusing technology into your classroom, school, and life.

This presentation addresses the challenges of digital access, navigating the digital divide, digital learning tools and skills, and productivity through student engagement, motivation, and collaboration. Technology has the power to transform learning and instruction by incorporating a new global model of connected teaching. This model links our key leaders, educators, and teachers to their students, families, communities, and world while providing core content information, skills, resources, and systems to help improve their own learning and instruction.

The Need For More Social Justice TeachingAndelain GingalewskiKutztown UniversitySuggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: CAS-522

Several social justice issues plague our education system, yet educators do not often engage with their students on these issues. This session will introduce future educators to the concept of social justice and provide them with insights as to the importance of incorporating social justice in their future teaching careers. Further, we will explore specific pedagogical practices that will allow future educators to engage their students with social justice issues across the content areas. The presenters will accomplish these goals by engaging the audience in a variety of activities whose purpose is to better understand the importance and impact of social justice in the


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classroom. Overall, this presentation will provide future educators with how social justice has the potential to alleviate those inequities.

The Needs Of New Teachers As Reported By New TeachersJuanese Jones & Tanee Miles Crestview High School (FL)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-B12

Approximately half of all new teachers, on average, are leaving the field of education within their first five years of teaching. The reasons recorded include the pay, the amount of work that teachers are responsible for, and problems with maintaining discipline in their classrooms. The new teacher’s shock at the amount of work and time involved in being a teacher is leading potentially good teachers to leave the field in search of other occupations. What if the real problem is the lack of preparation provided by teacher training programs? If this is the case, then this is a problem that may be dealt with. A qualitative study of the needs of first-year teachers is discussed in this study. New teachers have provided their input as to what they wished they would have learned about teaching before going into the classroom.

What’s So Special about Special Education? Hint: A Lot!Margaret BlackBlackBlackSuggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: CAS-224

Students with special education needs fill our classrooms. As future educators, you will explore creating a environment so that all students

learn, setting high expectations and strategies that make a di�erence. The field of special education continues to morph into building strong learning communities where all students are accepted, encouraged, and expected to share their uniqueness.

Students will be exposed to a variety of information including current research, contemporary programming, and feedback from learners that we have worked with in a variety of schools. While the field of special education is broad, we will focus mainly on students with specific learning disabilities who are integrated into general education classes. We will discuss the concept of co-teaching within an integrated service delivery model. Future educators will get solid grounding in what current practice is across the country as they look to make career decisions within the field of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Game of Phones: Mobile Devices on the Journey to LearningTammy Fry, Alexis Dorian, Elizabeth Meinzenbach, and Braden ZotincaCAPS-Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies (KS)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: SAR-102

As school districts around the country lift bans on mobile devices, it’s important to turn these tools into allies, not enemies. In this session, you’ll explore the di�erent realms of mobile technology integration that can be implemented into your current curriculum, as you hear from high school students giving suggestions for what motivates them and drives them to innovate and engage in learning. The innovation generation is upon us, and we have the resources to

accommodate all learning styles with the use of fun, beneficial technology. During this session, participants will have a chance to experiment with engaging tools meant to enhance classroom instruction and promote deeper learning. Participants will delve into an education environment of the future and discuss how mobile tools can provide strong connections to content, networking opportunities, and student and teacher success.

It’s a Di�erent World: Understanding How All Students LearnDylanie Shaw, Aubrey Gray, and Robert Taylor Educators Rising Ohio State Of�cer TeamSuggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: CAS-B36

In this workshop, we will provide an inside look at how exceptional students learn and give rising educators a unique perspective to help them better understand their future classrooms. Students will be engaged in various hands-on activities and simulations to immerse themselves in the world of exceptional learners.

Maximizing Your Read Aloud ExperienceKatina ThomasUniversity of Houston - VictoriaSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-226

Participants will interact with an outline for developing questions and activities for fostering comprehension before, during, and after reading texts aloud to elementary students when story time is limited. This session will include demonstrations and handouts.

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The Expansion of Teacher Residency: Supporting Educators from Preservice Teaching to Educational LeadershipStephanie Hensley & Sue GriggsPublic Education and Business Coalition/Boettcher ResidencySuggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: CAS-522

Teacher residency programs are pathways into the education field that provide individuals with both extensive clinical and classroom learning experiences as they work to become exceptional lifelong educators. Based on the medical residency model, teacher residents participate in a year-long classroom apprenticeship where they learn best practices from a mentor teacher. Following the residency year, many programs provide additional coaching, professional development, and career pathway opportunities. While the majority of residency programs focus on high-needs urban corridors, the benefits of utilizing this innovative model of teacher training in all contexts — urban, suburban, and rural — has recently been recognized. During this session, we will explore factors that contribute to educator retention and success, including but not limited to ongoing professional learning, instructional coaching, opportunities for teacher leadership, and network initiatives. We will also explore the following questions as they relate to teacher residency programs: What it will take to decrease teacher attrition across the country and increase career satisfaction? What needs to be done within the support

structures to recruit, prepare, retain, and empower great educators? What pathways support diverse alternatives for educational leadership? How can we elevate the teaching profession?

Tips for Building a Culturally Responsive Classroom LibraryKatina ThomasUniversity of Houston — Victoria Suggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: CAS-226

Participants will interact with a checklist for selecting books and additional forms of print media that are culturally reflective of the students that they teach and promote a positive reading environment in the classroom.

Tech, Lit, and How They FitChristine LarsonBound Brook Community Middle School (NJ)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-Terrace Lounge

This workshop will define literacy, show the need for technology-literate educators, and examine how you will be able to fit into the future of education. Session participants will discuss what defines literacy and learn more about literacy rates in schools, understand the importance of technology in teaching, explore examples of how technology can be used to teach literacy, and create sample lesson plans.

It’s All About Rapport, About Rapport£…£No Trouble!Crissy Lauterbach, Erin Goff, Ashley Murphy, Noah O’Shea, and Bailey PlummerButler Tech/D.Russel Lee (OH)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

Successfully removing social barriers from the classroom is rooted in creating a strong rapport between everyone in the learning environment. If you want to get past the “Get To Know You Games” and develop a deep meaning of student value and personal worth in your classroom, join us for this interactive seminar that gets to the heart of the matter and gives you three activities that can be used in any classroom to create awareness of diversity, commonality of life, and self-actualization. Post-Secret, Red Ribbon Day, and the power of the written word will revolutionize your classroom and you.

True Colors: Exploring Personal and Professional Leadership StylesDonita Garza, Kearra Ieans, Malori Lambardia, Ashley Prax, and Sarah ReeceTexas Association of Future EducatorsSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: GSU-East Balcony

Recognize the impact of your True Color in your classroom. True Colors are valuable for improving your e�ectiveness as a teacher. Join the Texas state o�cers and learn your True Color.

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Create, Explore, Connect: Teaching Digital Stories on ImmigrationSara BurnettAmerican Immigration CouncilSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: SAR-101

The world is full of stories — so why not have your classroom be the site of authentic student authorship and engagement? Learn how family heritage and immigration narratives can provide the foundation for innovative digital stories students want to show and tell! We’ll walk you through everything you need to know, from drafting tips to school-friendly technology tools, to launch a digital story project in your classroom. Opportunities to share best practices, tips, and questions are welcomed. Leave knowing how to strengthen reading and writing skills and create spaces for creativity, understanding, empathy, and connection through the art of the digital story and immigrant experience. We will show and discuss digital storytelling platforms such as Little Bird Tales, WeVideo, and Animoto as well as school-friendly websites to collect audio and visual media. We will also look at student examples of digital storytelling and discuss collaborative tools such as Padlet and classroom blogs.

Being a Teacher is to Be a LeaderKathleen DawsonSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-B12

During a time when our society seems to be lacking values-based leadership, the role of the teacher is more important than ever. To be a teacher is to be a leader in one of the most important roles: influencing the development of

precious minds. Therefore, it is important to be deliberate about your own leadership development. During this session, you will explore the role your life stories can play in your development as an authentic leader and what it means to be an authentic leader. You will explore the importance of sharing these life stories as a way of building relationships with those whom you lead. In doing so, you will develop a level of trust allowing for optimal teaching and learning.

Preparing High Functioning Autistic Students for Job PreparednessMegan RosselotApplied Behavioral ServicesSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-224

There are many theories on the cause of autism, but perhaps the focus need ought to be directed not at the “why” but the “what.” What can we do to assist autistic students to make them more independent? Many individuals with autism have an above average intellect and an intense focus on one area of interest. As educators, we have a unique opportunity to assist these students by helping them develop the social and job skills that would allow independence and to direct their areas of strength and focus into areas of employable proficiency. In this session, participants will learn more about the curriculum developed at Applied Behavioral Services, how it functioned with students, and how it provided them with an increase in independence.

Teacher-Powered SchoolsTaryn SnyderBoston Teachers Union Pilot School; National Teacher Powered Schools InitiativeSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: SAR-102

Throughout the country, teams of teachers are working with their unions, districts, and communities to create teacher-powered schools where student learning is the primary focus. More than 80 teams of teachers have secured autonomy to collaboratively design and run their schools and many more are in the works.

The Boston Teachers Union Pilot School, a K-8 school within Boston Public Schools, is in its seventh year of operation and is going strong. Teachers at the BTU Pilot School have autonomy in the areas of budget, hiring, scheduling, governance, and curriculum and assessment. Using this autonomy, teachers who know their students best are empowered to make all decisions involved in their education from hiring and evaluating colleagues to choosing curriculum best suited to their students’ needs.

Participants in this session will learn about the national landscape of teacher-powered schools, the research behind this growing initiative, and how the BTU Pilot School was created to improve student learning by empowering teachers to call all the shots.

Teaching as Leadership: A Student PerspectiveEmily SquillerDuquesne UniversitySuggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: CAS-B36

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MONDAY, JUNE 273:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. — Second Afternoon Session Block

Teacher Leader Networking TimeSuggested audience: Current professional educatorsRoom: GSU-Backcourt

It’s a rare and special opportunity to talk shop with over 100 teacher leader peers from across the country. Join this fun, rejuvenating opportunity to build relationships with and learn from fellow Educators Rising teacher leaders.

Financial LiteracyAimee ShaverMonroe Community CollegeSuggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: GSU-Conference Auditorium

Many students struggle to attend college due to financial issues. While some fear leaving college with a large debt shadowing them, others are unaware of their poor credit before starting college. In

this session, we will explore many financial pitfalls from identity theft to bad credit, plus share tips to stay out of collections and budget your money so you don’t have to stress about money and can instead focus on your school and career!

Teaching to Change the WorldDanny Ciamarra & Nick Jackson Cincinnati Christian University, Nick Jackson SpeaksSuggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: GSU-East Balcony

What makes someone a great teacher? How can one become a teacher who works to change the world? Who are the best teachers?

A teacher who wants to change the world understands that the answers to the questions above lie in the identity and integrity of the teacher and not so much in the

methods or techniques. If you want to be a teacher who truly makes a di�erence in the lives of others; one who motivates, inspires, and encourages students; one who teaches because of the passion and not just the profession; then this breakout session is for you.

We are waiting for you to join us! We need you in our schools! Let’s all work together to change the world for the better!

Create, Explore, Connect: Teaching Digital Stories on ImmigrationSara BurnettAmerican Immigration CouncilSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: SAR-101

The world is full of stories — so why not have your classroom be the site of authentic student authorship and engagement? Learn how family

students in education programs look for when applying to a university or program with the intended pursuit of a career in teaching. Teachers have the power to impact so many young minds that it is important to research what various colleges and universities o�er in their education programs. You will hear from current students about what they think are the most important and beneficial opportunities a program can o�er in addition to what they were looking

for when applying. You will also hear what current professionals looked for when they went to school and how it has impacted their job-search process and experience in the classroom. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss what they think helps a preservice teacher develop leadership skills, the ability to be collaborative, and confidence in their ability to be an e�ective teacher. This session is designed to give the participant peer and professional advice

on what you can expect from education programs and what to look for so you can be the best teacher you can be.

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heritage and immigration narratives can provide the foundation for innovative digital stories students want to show and tell! We’ll walk you through everything you need to know, from drafting tips to school-friendly technology tools, to launch a digital story project in your classroom. Opportunities to share best practices, tips, and questions are welcomed. Leave knowing how to strengthen reading and writing skills and create spaces for creativity, understanding, empathy, and connection through the art of the digital story and immigrant experience. We will show and discuss digital storytelling platforms such as Little Bird Tales, WeVideo, and Animoto as well as school-friendly websites to collect audio and visual media. We will also look at student examples of digital storytelling and discuss collaborative tools such as Padlet and classroom blogs.

The Power of the ClassroomTiffany Johnson, Carmen Bof�ll, Chris Garza, and Alma GonzalezSouth Texas BETASuggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: CAS-522

During this session, the participants will learn how to manage a classroom without being overwhelmed by the numerous amount of challenges they may face as an educator. Participants will experience di�erent situations involving the di�erent types of students in a classroom through role play. During the session, participants will hear the presenters’ firsthand experience with di�erent classroom styles and the di�erent skills they used to manage their classrooms and the students in it. Participants will work in groups

to find solutions that are e�ective and beneficial to the classroom for di�erent scenarios.

Using Math Foldable Basics to Enhance Journal Writing in all SubjectsDiana Roscoe & Jan Shetzler University of DelawareSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-B12

Participants will learn to create a math foldable that serves as a graphic organizer for conceptual understanding in their content area. They will attach it to a journal, brainstorm its use in their content area, and create a journal entry aligned with their foldable. The inspiration for this session comes from Dinah Zike’s Big Book of Math for Middle School and High School.

Thinking Like A TeacherMyles SchwartzWichita Northwest High School (KS)Suggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: CAS-224

Doctors not only learn medical terminology and procedures, but they also learn about how to think like a doctor. Lawyers learn legal terminology and procedures, and they too learn how to think like lawyers. And so on it goes through the professions. Teachers learn education terminology and advanced teaching practices. But what does it mean to think like a teacher? Participants will explore this question in small group discussions and role playing activities to start to think like a teacher.

Kids Plants and Learning: Pre-K through Higher EdTeri RouseKIDS Interventions & Direct ServicesSuggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: SAR-102

There is concern by teachers, administrators, and parents regarding the increase in the number of students who exhibit challenging behavior. There is a need for intervention procedures that focus on children who may be at risk for developing patterns of challenging behavior. One suggestion is to introduce and integrate alternative types of activities in the classroom. Complementary alternative therapies include art, music, and horticultural activities.

For students in teacher education programs, these activities provide opportunity to experience the benefits as described above, but also to gather activities they can use in their classrooms. These activities are low to no cost. Walking outside, observing the surroundings, and writing in a journal are just a few examples of some of the activities that were introduced in a science methods class. The activities suggested incorporated using plants and/or plant materials in a variety of noninvasive activities that provided an opportunity for everyone in the class to participate. Through this session, explore how to incorporate such activities in your own classroom.

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Examples of Leadership to Recruit, Retain, and Develop the Next Generation of EducatorsEric ParkerMontgomery Public Schools (AL)Suggested audience: Both-Students and educatorsRoom: CAS-B36

This session will showcase and engage participants with practical and realistic examples from schools and students that launched their careers into education. The presenter will uniquely use his experiences as a teacher, principal, and district administrator to focus on how he successfully developed school improvement initiatives using student leadership teams, created a career readiness program for future educators in high school, and formed partnerships with

colleges and universities to provide various experiences to channel student and teacher interest. Participants have opportunities to learn collaboratively and will leave the session motivated with ideas to share and strategies and tools to implement as educators and/or future educators.

Anti-Bullyism: Fostering an Empathic School Culture and Controlling BullyingHavaughnia Hayes-WhiteCalifornia State University, Long BeachSuggested audience: Middle/High school and college studentsRoom: CAS-226

In America, one out of every four students report being bullied during the school year (National Center for Educational Statistics,

2015). In fact, every day 160,000 students miss school due to fear(s) of being bullied (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2015). Bullying in America is an epidemic that happens to our most vulnerable students, especially students who are just plain di�erent, gay/lesbian, obese, or have a disability. During this session, participants will become familiar with how to detect and prevent bullying before it starts. Participants will examine the many forms of bullying: what it looks like, sounds like, and even feels like. Fostering an empathic school culture begins with young people who are savvy and aware of the various methods and/or settings that aggressive behaviors can manifest. Anti-bullyism is a paradigm shift that starts with you!



MONDAY, JUNE 274:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Closing General SessionRoom: GSU-Metcalf Hall

2016 Educators Rising Final Awards Ceremony

In addition to the presentation of the final competition awards, the new Educators Rising national student o�cers will be announced! This celebratory event is one of the most exciting parts of the conference. This is your chance to share your enthusiasm and Educators Rising pride as the new o�cers and individual and chapter competition winners are acknowledged.

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Dr. Joshua P. Starr has been the Chief Executive Officer of PDK International — the parent

organization for Educators Rising — since June 2015. Dr. Starr has worked in public education since 1993,

as a teacher, central office leader, and Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Starr is a passionate champion for

all students and is committed to ensuring that PDK International continues to serve as a unique and

trusted voice that supports the teaching profession.

As Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools from 2011 to 2015, Dr. Starr oversaw a very

diverse school system of 154,000 students in 202 schools. Through an emphasis on equity, academics,

creative problem solving, and social emotional well being, MCPS saw an increase in graduation rates, Advanced Placement, and SAT results and a decrease in suspensions. Dr. Starr oversaw the largest Chromebook deployment in the country,

developed a new approach to identifying students in need of interventions, created a new accountability

system based on multiple measures, oversaw the implementation of CCSS aligned curriculum, and

greatly increased community and family engagement.

Dr. Starr was the superintendent in Stamford from 2005 to 2011, where he distinguished himself by increasing student achievement for all subgroups, emphasizing increased academic rigor, standardizing curriculum, advancing the use of technology, creating business and civic partnerships, and emphasizing community and family engagement efforts aimed at supporting all children in the classroom. Previously, he served at the executive level in the New York City Department of Education, the largest school system in the nation, where he held the position of Director of School Performance and Accountability. Dr. Starr’s first position with the New York City Department of Education was as Deputy Senior Instructional Manager. Dr. Starr began his career as a special education teacher in the New York City Public Schools working with severely emotionally disturbed adolescents. He has also served in administrative roles in Plainfield, N.J., and Freeport, N.Y. Dr. Starr holds a doctorate degree in administration and social policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and has published articles in many journals in the field of education. Dr. Starr and his wife, Emma, have three children who attend public schools in Maryland.

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@JoshuaPStarr

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Mr. Nick Jackson is an accomplished educator, motivational speaker, athlete, community

activist, ordained minister, and 2014 recipient of the TEDx-Cincinnati People’s Choice Award.

To date, he has enlightened, entertained, and championed the lives of over 500,000 high

school and collegiate students internationally. His inspirational speeches are founded in

the principles of loving others and serving one’s community.

After graduating from the College of Mount Saint Joseph, Nick became the first African-American male teacher and coach at a local

high school in Ohio and then, later, at an independent school district in Kentucky. While

at those schools, Nick coached two football teams to state championships and never once

had a losing season. Shortly thereafter, he was selected by NBC, Showtime, and Fox Sports’

Cris Collinsworth to become the national spokesperson for UGive.org, a nonprofit

organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of volunteers. Nick has

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keynoted the Anthony Munoz Leadership Seminar for the past nine years and was the featured speaker for Muhammad Ali’s 70th Birthday Celebration — “The Escape for Good.” He also served as a keynote presenter for dozens of state and national conferences.

Currently, Mr. Jackson is the Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of NickJacksonSpeaks.com; co-author and CEO of Be Bold, a Character Education Curriculum; and proud creator of Change Productions, a nonprofit designed to assist special needs students in becoming entrepreneurs. Needless to say, Nick commits his life to helping people of all ages reach their higher purpose and unleash their true potential. Themes from some of his most recent speeches include “The Truth About Bullying,” “The Answer Key,” “Being Tomorrow’s Leaders,” “Choose1Challenge,” and his latest speech, “Be Awesome Now.” Most of all, Nick enjoys the challenge of igniting peoples’ passions and developing their purposes.

@NickJGives

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Dan Brown is a National Board Certified Teacher and Co-Director of Educators Rising. He is the author of the first-year-teaching memoir The Great Expectations School: A Rookie Year in the New Blackboard Jungle. His writing has appeared in Educational Leadership, The Boston Globe, New York Daily News, and Education Week, among other publications.

Dan holds degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University, and New York University. He served for one year as a Teaching Ambassador Fellow in the Office of Secretary Arne Duncan at the U.S. Department of Education. In 2014, Mashable named him one of “10 Rockstar Teachers on Twitter.”

@DanBrownTeacher

Dr. Daniel Ciamarra earned his Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies and Education Leadership from Miami

University in 2011, his M.Ed. in Educational Administration from Xavier University in 2005, and his B.A. in Middle Grades Education from Northern

Kentucky University in 2001. Dr. Ciamarra is a highly acclaimed professor, teacher, motivational speaker, coach, mentor, educational activist, and

father of three beautiful boys — Luca, Marco, and Giovanni. He has twice been named educator of the

year as a middle school math and science teacher (2001 and 2005), was named professor of the year at Cincinnati Christian University (2014), and has

recently been recognized by Ohio Magazine for his outstanding achievements and overall commitment towards excellence in the field of education (2015).

At present, Dr. Ciamarra is fully invested in revolutionizing the way we do business in our

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schools and communities and relies heavily on his undying passions to mold, shape, influence, empower, and inspire future educators to become difference makers in their schools, communities, states, and nation. His most recent speeches have centered on the following themes: “Creating WEIRD Teachers: Because Normal is NOT Working,” “Teaching is an Act of Love,” “The Power of You,” “How to Leave a Legacy,” “Lead Like There’s No Tomorrow,” and “Passion: It’s why we teach.”

Dr. Ciamarra has published research in the areas of curriculum and pedagogy and has presented at local, national, and international conferences about the importance of love-based teaching and its role in transforming the mundane and trivial processes of schooling. More than anything else, Dr. Ciamarra enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Amber and his playful toddlers by traveling, camping, golfing, and all things outdoors.

@DannyCiamarra

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Mrs. Jahana Hayes is the 2016 National Teacher of the Year and a history teacher and the

chairperson of the School of Academic Renown (SOAR) Program at Kennedy High School in the Waterbury Public School district. She began her

teaching career in the New Haven Public schools and completed her student teaching under 2005

Connecticut Teacher of the Year Dr. Burt Saxon. In the last 10 years, she has taught World History,

Roots of American Citizenship, U.S. History, Civics, Geography, and African American History,

a course for which she helped to write the curriculum and implement.

In addition to her teaching duties, Mrs. Hayes serves as the chairperson of the Kennedy School Governance Council. She also worked for seven

years as the lead teacher for the 21st Century after school program and served as a NEASC

chairperson and a visiting committee member. In the past year, Mrs. Hayes helped to secure

a Minority Teacher Recruitment and Retention grant for the district offered by the

Connecticut State Department of Education. Mrs. Hayes mentors new teachers and is currently assisting in establishing district-wide mentor programs.

Mrs. Hayes was recently honored at the White House by President Barack Obama, who said, “[Jahana] meets them where [students] are. And she sees a grace in them, and she sees a possibility in them. And because she sees it, they start seeing it. That’s what makes Jahana more than a teacher; she’s a counselor and a confidant. That’s how a woman who became a teenage mom is now a mentor to high schoolers in the same city where she grew up.”

As co-advisor of the Helping out People Everywhere (HOPE) club, she has traveled around the country with students to build homes with Habitat for Humanity, and she has raised thousands of dollars for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. Her other service activities include the Board of Directors for the Citywide Front Porch Clean-Up, the Taft Global Leadership Institute, the Annual Kennedy Cancer Walk and Coat Drives, and City of Dreams, just to name a few.

Mrs. Hayes earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University, a master’s degree from the University of St. Joseph, and a 6th year advanced degree from the University of Bridgeport.

@JahanaHayes

SATURDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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SUNDAY FEATURED SPEAKER

Deidra Gammill is an Educators Rising Teacher Leader and Teacher Academy instructor at Petal High School in Petal, Miss. She has taught for 17 years and earned both National Board Certification and a doctorate. In 2015, Deidra became the Lead Content Editor for the EdRising Virtual Campus. Her writing has been published in Kappan magazine and EdWeek Teacher among other publications. She has also served as a teacherpreneur with the Center for Teaching Quality.

@DeidraGammill

SUNDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKERCrissy Lauterbach, a 21-year teaching veteran, is the 2015-2016

Educators Rising Teacher Leader-in-Residence. She leads Educators

Rising through her Teacher Academy program in Butler County, Ohio.

Originally a history teacher, Ms. Lauterbach has been a Teacher

Academy Instructor and Educators Rising Teacher Leader since 2002. In

2014, she originated the role of

Educators Rising Teacher Leader-in-Residence. She has delivered keynote speeches and presentations across the world and was recognized in June 2015 at the White House as a CTE Innovator. Ms. Lauterbach has served as Teacher Ambassador at South Craven School in Yorkshire, England, and has won the Leavey Award, Tri-state Educator of the Year, the Wooster Excellence in Education Award, and the ACTE Community Service Educator of the Year.

@JeanLauterbach

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2015-2016 EDUCATORS RISING NATIONAL

STUDENT OFFICER BIOGRAPHIES

EDUCATORS RISING NATIONAL STUDENT PRESIDENT

EDUCATORS RISING NATIONAL STUDENT VICE PRESIDENTS

Madison Johnson Tulsa, OklahomaMadison Johnson is currently the Educators Rising National President and attends The University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. She is majoring in Special Education. She attended the Tulsa Engineering Academy at Memorial High School in Tulsa, Okla., where she was a part of the robotics team as well as a unified player for Special Olympics and spent her senior year as president of her Educators Rising chapter. Currently, she is the publications coordinator for her sorority and is pursuing other leadership positions within her university.

Aubrey Gray Pickerington, Ohio

Aubrey Gray is the Educators Rising National

Vice President. She also serves as the Educators Rising Vice President for the state of Ohio. She is a senior at Pickerington High School Central. This is her second year

as a member of Educators Rising and as a student in the Teaching Professions satellite program through Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools. In her chapter, Aubrey has been a part of various

community activities, including working book drives, organizing holiday parties for special needs classes in the Columbus area, and assisting teachers in their classrooms. She is also very active at her

home school through various leadership roles, including being a board member on the Principal’s Academic Advisory Committee and leading the Lighthouse Christian Club. She also enjoys music and has been a

member of the Pickerington Central Chorale for three years. Aubrey is passionate about working with inner city youth, as evidenced by her

involvement with her church’s urban youth ministry. Aubrey plans to attend Capital University to study Secondary English Education.

Mallory Matusevich Smyrna, DelawareMallory Matusevich is the Educators Rising National Vice President and recently graduated from Smyrna High School in Smyrna, Del. She was a varsity cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track athlete and served as the Smyrna High School President, as well as the Delaware State Secretary and State President of Educators Rising. In the fall, she plans on attending the University of Oregon in Eugene, Ore. She plans to major in Human Physiology or Special Education and hopes to pursue minors in Spanish and Sign Language.

@aub_gray

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National Student O�cer Leadership

Educators Rising National Student President Madison Johnson and National Student Vice

Presidents Aubrey Gray and Mallory Matusevich have been active leaders of Educators Rising in

2015-2016. They have been in regular touch with Educators Rising staff, advising on key projects

and events, including the 2016 Educators Rising National Conference.

They have also been strong advocates for rising educators in their home states and around the nation. Last summer on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., they met as a team with

senior staff at the U.S. Department of Education, as well as with staff for the National Board for

Professional Teaching Standards.

Madison represented Educators Rising as the only student presenter at the invitation-only Pearson Conference on Teaching in Chicago,

and she wrote a widely distributed essay, “OU student: On a mission to change world through

teaching.” Aubrey Gray participated in a CTE Innovation event at the White House and a

“stakeholder kickoff meeting” for the

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development of Educators Rising Standards with the leaders of more than 20 national education organizations. Mallory Matusevich has provided strong leadership in her home state of Delaware, including leading a presentation on Educators Rising for the state’s Joint Finance Committee.

As ambassadors for Educators Rising across the nation, the members of the National Student Of�cer team have been fantastic representatives of the talent, skills, and passion of a generation of rising educators.

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Building Names and CodesCAS — College of Arts and Sciences

GSU — George Sherman Union

STH — School of Theology

EPC — Engineering Product Innovation CenterSAR — College of Health & Rehabilitation SciencesLAW — School of Law

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PDK INTERNATIONAL BOARDS AND

EDUCATORS RISING COORDINATORS

Educators Rising is powered by PDK International, a professional association for educators.

Educators Rising State/Regional Coordinators provide oversight for their Educators Rising statewide programs, professional development opportunities for teacher leaders, and statewide or regional conferences and leadership opportunities for students.

The PDK Educational Foundation was founded in 1966. Since 2013, it has made a series of grants to support the development, launch, and future success of Educators Rising.

Sharon Robinson, ChairWashington, District of Columbia

Richard Kolowski, Vice ChairOmaha, Nebraska

Douglas ChristensenLincoln, Nebraska

Frederick FrelowNew York, New York

Kent McGuireAtlanta, Georgia

Mark StraussPompano Beach, Florida

Douglas Christensen, ChairCurtis Cain, Vice ChairPatricia Williams, Past ChairEric Hougan, Region A Board MemberDavid Hemphill, Region B Board MemberJosé Vega, Region C Board Member

JoAnn Masterson, Region D Board MemberLisa Stooksberry, Region E Board MemberMelissa Nixon, Region F Board MemberMary John O’Hair, At-Large Board MemberKatharine Oliver, At-Large Board MemberAngela Walmsley, At-Large Board Member

John Rigsby, ArizonaMike Dennehy, Boston UniversityJulie Evans, Greg Nicholson, CaliforniaRita Hovermale, Michael Shaner, DelawareCathy Mong, Kansas Valerie Taylor, MississippiAnn Jarrett, MissouriNancy Burkhart, Nebraska

Sue Bergman, Valerie Koch, New HampshireAdelina Rodriguez, Karen Trujillo, New MexicoLeslie Banks, Regina Ray, New York CityAngela Dicke, OhioMelissa Michie, OklahomaLeigh Anne Freeman, South CarolinaDonita Garza, TexasRoberta Go�, West Virginia

PDK INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EDUCATORS RISING STATE/REGIONAL COORDINATORS

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COLLEGE DAY EXHIBIT PARTICIPANTSBarry University — Miami Shores, Florida

Bay Path University — Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Boston University — Boston, Massachusetts

Campbell University — Buies Creek, North Carolina

Catholic University of America — Washington, District of Columbia

Cazenovia College — Cazenovia, New York

Colorado State University — Fort Collins, Colorado

Curry College — Milton, Massachusetts

Elon University — Elon, North Carolina

Emmanuel College — Boston, Massachusetts

Florida State University — Tallahassee, Florida

Georgia Southern University — Statesboro, Georgia

Grove City College — Grove City, Pennsylvania

Husson University — Bangor, Maine

Manhattan College — Bronx, New York

Marietta College — Marietta, Ohio

National Education Association — Washington, District of Columbia

National University — La Jolla, California

Northern Kentucky University — Highland Heights, Kentucky

Penn State University — University Park, Pennsylvania

Roger Williams University — Bristol, Rhode Island

Salem State University — Salem, Massachusetts

Texas Christian University — Fortworth, Texas

Unity College — Unity, Maine

University of Kentucky — Lexington, Kentucky

University of Saint Joseph — West Hartford, Connecticut

University of Texas at Austin — Austin, Texas

University of Vermont — Burlington, Vermont

Vanderbilt University — Nashville, Tennessee

West Virginia University — Morgantown, West Virginia

IMPACT AND INNOVATION FAIR PARTICIPANTSNational Council on Teacher Quality — Washington, District of Columbia

Public Education Business Coalition — Denver, Colorado

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