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Registration Closed

Conference registration closed Friday, February 5 at 5pm.

All sessions will be recorded and posted to the blog.

 

Session Spotlight #14

 

Turning a Pandemic into a Positive Through Powerful Partnerships
12:30 - 1:30PM

Camp iRock has consistently been supported by powerful county partnerships and during the pandemic was no exception. Hear how Pickens County blended quality virtual tools, the 7 Strengths of a Super Reader, and social emotional support to continue developing readers during in person and virtual Camp iRock.

Session Spotlight #13

Using Excel to Analyze Self-Assessment of MTSS (SAM) Data
9:45 - 10:45AM

We will discuss how Aiken County has used Excel to analyze Self-Assessment of MTSS (SAM) data from all schools within the district. Participants will gain access to and knowldge of how to use an excel file to analyze the results and make action plans based on the data. 

Session Spotlight # 12

 

Emotional Learning: An Overview
8:30 - 9:30AM

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is key to how schools, communities, and families value and support the social, emotional, and academic development of their children. This presentation will include an overview of SEL and will also provide participants with strategies for integrating the SEL competencies into instruction.

Session Spotlight #11

 

Improving Student Outcomes through Co-Teaching
1:45 - 2:45PM

This session will provide an overview of the co-teaching instructional approach. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the positive impact co-teaching can have on students, teachers, and the school environment.

Session Spotlight #10

 SCDE Data and Policy Update
8:30 - 9:30AM and 12:30 - 1:30PM

The Office of Early Learning and Literacy will provide general updates on statewide requirements for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year, including a data and policy update on Summer Reading Camps. This session will also be recorded and posted to both the OELL website and Leaders Making Readers blog.

Session Spotlight #9

 Making the Tiers (Not Tears) Make Sense (PK-3) - Inquiry Labs in Summer Reading Camp
11:00 - 12:00 and 12:30 - 1:30PM

This session will share one district's journey through the MTSS process during a pandemic to address the unfinished and interrupted learning of our students by providing teachers with hands-on resources and embedded professional learning through summer inquiry labs. Student and parent engagement tools will be reviewed and shared.

Session Spotlight #8

 Data-Based Problem-Solving to Core Instruction
9:45 - 10:45AM and 1:45 - 2:45PM

This session will focus on a four step problem-solving process. Practical strategies in using data-based problem-solving to improve Tier 1 Core instruction will be explored.

Session spotlight #7

 Understanding the Importance of Meso-Level Data Analysis
8:30 - 9:30AM and 1:45 - 2:45PM

MTSS has challenged principals to shift their focus to the 30,000 foot level to analyze systemic patterns and derive Tier 1 solutions. This presentation discusses the meso-level or district-wide tools and data analysis needed as a pre-requisite to engaging school leaders in MTSS.

Session Spotlight #6

 Journey to Success: Building, Expanding and Improving an MTSS Framework
11:00AM - 12:00PM and 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Implementing a comprehensive framework of education that provides tiered levels of support for the academic needs of all students is a large undertaking for any elementary school. Creating the structure for identification, policies, and implementation of MTSS can be quite a journey for schools. Join this session to learn about the successes and challenges Walker Gamble Elementary has experienced on their journey to tiered support and the impact on student achievement. Our journey will help school teams in their efforts to implement MTSS that uses data to drive support for students.

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Session Spotlight #5

Flexible, Differentiated Summer Reading Camp Ideas
9:45 - 10:45 AM

Flexibility, differentiation, and community connections were huge components of our 2020 Summer Reading Camp. Spartanburg District Two’s session will share how we were able to transition from virtual to face to face instruction while providing flexible options for parents that were both rigorous and differentiated. Some of the highlights that can be immediately implemented from our presentation are our STEM packet activities, online author visits, and ways we continuously connected with our students and families throughout the summer!

 

Session Spotlight #4

 Making Thinking Visible

8:30 - 9:30 AM

We know that it's important to have our students constantly thinking! But, how do we know what's actually going on inside their heads? Join us to find some strategies for making thinking visible in your classroom!

Session Spotlight #3

 

Summer Reading Camp 101

9:45 - 10:45 am

Join me at "SRC 101" to learn tips and trick for running a productive summer reading camp that engages and grows students socially and academically. During this presentation we will engage in setting up camp as well a day at summer reading camp.