"Every Student Deserves A High-Quality Education That Can Afford Them Many Opportunities To Lead And Contribute To The World As They Transition To Adulthood."
Types of Presentations offered
Feature Sessions
Developing Social and Emotional Skills through Positive Relationships
Research shows that teachers have the biggest impact on student achievement. Relationships are the foundation for the development of the cognitive, social, and emotional skills and competencies that students need to be successful within the classroom and beyond. This session is designed to help educators understand the critical nature of these relationships and the impact they have on student learning. Participants will leave the session with:
- A deeper understanding of the science and practice of social and emotional learning
- Practical tips to establish and maintain relationships with students
- Strategies to cultivate a sense of belonging within your classroom and among students
Photo Cred: US Department of Education
Tune In and Teach Up!
Great teachers are committed to preparing their kids for success beyond school, but as we know, how they get there is NOT in a straight line. Fortunately, by adopting a Teach Up approach to your instructional practice, you can realize the professional growth and high-level student learning that every teacher aspires to during this winding journey of education. “Teaching Up” is all about continuous improvement: adopting a growth-based mindset and iterative practice to cultivate meaningful learning opportunities. In this lively session, author and ICLE Associate Partner Venola Mason shows us how positive teacher-student relationships and high academic expectations intersect to help students become more socially adept, better able to solve complex problems, and strong and joyful lifelong learners—all crucial components of life success.
Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships for the 21st Century Learner
Students need a strong academic foundation to successfully complete post-secondary education or to enter the workforce. To that end, we must prepare students to be critical thinkers, solve authentic problems, and to relate effectively with others. During this talk we will explore why it is important for all students to experience rigor, relevance, and relationships and how they impact student learning. In addition, practitioners will leave with concrete strategies that can be implemented immediately. Join this session to understand how to best #achieveit with Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships!
Photo Cred: US Department of Education
Photo Cred: US Department of Education
The Biggest Impact: An Examination of Teacher-Student Relationships
Studies show that teachers have the biggest impact on student achievement. In order for students to successfully navigate a rigorous and relevant curriculum, strong teacher-student relationships need to exist. This session is designed to help teachers understand the critical nature of these relationships and the impact they have on student learning. Participants will leave the session re-energized about relationships and gain some practical tips to establish and maintain these relationships with their students. Join this session to explore how to best #achieveit with Relationships!
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Interactive Breakout Sessions
Quad D™ Idea Lab: Be Ready for the Unpredictable
The Quad D™ Idea Lab is an exploratory space for participants to discover learning that aligns with the Rigor/Relevance Framework®. In this session, you will engage in multiple learning experiences that integrate hands-on activities with physical materials, digital tools, and instructional strategies that promote student choice, differentiation, collaboration, and academic discussion. These learning experiences are intended to pique curiosity and spark creativity as you reflect on and plan Quad D™ learning for your own classroom. Come experience a unique learning environment and be ready to engage in unpredictable situations!
Quad D™ Live!
Quad D™ Live! offers participants the opportunity to discover learning that aligns with the Rigor/Relevance Framework®. In this session, you will engage in a Quad D™ learning experience that integrates hands-on activities with physical materials, digital technologies, and instructional strategies that promote critical thinking, collaboration, choice, and creativity.
Hope In Learning
The central and indispensable ingredient in learning success is hope. The central student question is, “can I do this?” Let’s think together about how to create hope in individuals and classrooms. Let’s learn to become “dispensers” of hope for the sake of our students, their current success in learning and a better future for all.