Conference Program

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Session Spotlight

 

Putting the Pieces Together: Instructional Technology using the Learning Object Repository

South Carolina Department of Education, Office of Early Learning and Literacy

Paige Mitchell, Learning Engagement Coach for Teachers

Learn ways to maximize the use of instructional technology in classrooms through the Learning Object Repository. Find ways to maximize what you are already doing and connect resources to meet standards and add fun activities. This session will revisit the LOR and give updated information on what is new!

Implementing a Successful Summer Reading Camp with Positive Impacts on Student Achievement

Saluda County Schools

Jessica Wash, Instructional Coach at Saluda Primary-Elementary School and Chloe Young, Assistant Principal at Saluda Primary-Elementary School

Explore the process of planning for and implementing a Summer Reading Camp that positively impacts student growth. This session will provide insights on the hiring process, scheduling and planning curriculum, the use of teacher cadets and community partnerships, and the innovative ways to make learning fun throughout the 4 week camp.

Session Spotlight

MTSS: A Roadmap to Student Success

Kershaw County Schools

Merriman Nichols, Director of Intervention and Ginger Catoe, Director of Elementary Education

Roadmaps have many different ways to get to the same place--student learning is a lot like a roadmap. If teachers are given the map, they can direct each student to the right path for them. This is one district's roadmap to student success using a multi-tiered system of supports.

 

Conference schedule is now posted

The conference schedule has now been posted.  

 

 

                                         

PACK for a Camp Adventure

Spartanburg School District One

Jodi Wright, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Kaye Foxworth, Literacy Coach and Summer Camp Director

Pack your things for a one of a kind literacy experience. Camp PACK (Preparing all Community Kids) uses community partners to provide a rich literacy-integrated experience. This session will give you unique ideas on how to partner with your local areas and outside areas to bring experiences to the students that can be tied to literacy. Integration strategies for STEAM will be explored and you will see examples student-created books.

Session Spotlight

 

ETV & PBS KIDS: Helping Caregivers Support Literacy At Home

SCETV

Amanda Beck and Brian Day

In this session, participants learn about the many distinct aspects of PBS KIDS and how it can support caregivers helping their students' learning needs at home. Explore PBS KIDS with us and discover why it is such a trusted resource for educators and caregivers alike!

Session Spotlight

SCDE Data and Policy Update

South Carolina Department of Education, Office of Early Learning and Literacy

Abbey Duggins, Director of Early Learning and Literacy, Marie Gibbons, Team Lead for Read to Succeed, Taylor Seale, Education Associate

The Office of Early Learning and Literacy will provide general updates on statewide requirements for the current and upcoming school year, including a data and policy update on Summer Reading Camps and MTSS. This session will also be recorded.