mt vernon conference 2014 booklet

reach ~ teach ~ inspire

35th Annual

October 31, 2014

Located on the campus of Mt. Vernon High School 320 S 7th Street, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

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a joint educational program sponsored by

Ron Daniels Regional Superintendent

Hamilton-Jefferson Counties

Matt Donkin Regional Superintendent

Franklin -Williamson Counties

Keri Garrett Regional Superintendent

Clinton - Marion - Washington Counties

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...for their continued support of educators & the Mt. Vernon Conference!

MVTHS Administrators,

Teachers & Staff

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Table of Contents Page

Announcements 1 Program Schedule 3 Keynote Speaker 3 Sessions at a Glance 4-11 Presenters & Descriptions 12-31 Exhibits 32-33 Topic Strands 35-37 Administrator’s Academy Registration 38 Clock Hour Form 39-40 Registration Form 41

Announcements Coffee and donuts will be available in the cafeteria in A-building, first floor hallway in G-building and H-building lobby. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please see the registration table in the Attendance Office in the lobby of H building. Clock Hour labels, formerly known as CPDU labels, will be provided at the conclusion of the keynote and individual sessions. Sign in sheets are also required at each session EXCEPT the keynote. A First Aid Center will be located in H-building, room 126! Flu shots for $25 and pneu-monia shots for $70 are available by Kroger Pharmacy from 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Some in-surance companies will be billed. Please ask the nurse upon entry into the room.)

NEW Exhibit / Vendor Location Exhibits are located in H-Building. You must visit all three locations to receive a Clock Hour Label (formerly CPDU label). By visiting 207-H, you will receive a “stamp.” Another “stamp” will be given when you visit 119/120-H. You may collect your Exhibit Hall Clock Hour label once both stamps have been collected. These labels will be at the ROE table across from the Attendance Office in H-lobby.

We hope this will accommodate both the Exhibitor and the Participant. For questions, please seek out the ROE staff in the H-building Attendance Office.

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Hosted by:

Dr. Nick Osborne, Associate Professor

Friday, October 31, 2014

9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ROOM: 216-H

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois and the Department of Educational Administration are hosting a reception ar-ea to provide an opportunity for all gradu-ates of the Department of Education Ad-ministration to visit for purposes of net-

working and informational updates.

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!

Hosted by:

Brian Schwartz, Attorney @ Law

Friday, October 31, 2014

9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ROOM: 115-G

The Illinois Principals Association is host-ing a reception area to provide an oppor-tunity during the conference to meet with other Principals and those connected to

the association.

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!

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7:30 a.m. Registration/Exhibits 8:15 a.m. Opening Program - Auditorium National Anthem 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Keynote, Kendra Smiley - Auditorium Exhibits Closed during Keynote 9:30 a.m. Exhibits 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Flu/Pneumonia shots 126-H 9:45 - 3:30 p.m. Administrator Academy Classroom 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Session 1 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Session 2 12:15-1:15 p.m. Session 3 1:30-2:30 p.m. Session 4

Keynote with Kendra Smiley 8:30 1-2 Double break out session 9:45-12:00

http://www.kendrasmiley.com/

Kendra Smiley is a popular speaker and author whose passion is to help others “Make the Next Right Choice.” Named Illinois Mother of the Year in 2001, she hosts a daily radio show, Live Life Intentionally, heard coast to coast on over 350 stations. Each year Kendra addresses thousands, nationally and internationally.

Keynote: “But Wait! There’s More!” Those two statements are the tag line of almost every infomercial. Yes, there’s more to come, an offer too good to be true. Those statements can also reflect an offer that may or may not be viewed as extraordi-narily good by Illinois educators. “But wait! There’s more for you to do in the classroom and beyond!” Rather than dwell on the increasing pressures and demands presented each year, let’s get back to the heart of teaching and take a look at the “more” educa-tors are already doing. “But wait! There’s more that is making a difference!”

Double Break Out Session: “Good Communication: It’s More Than Just Talk” Do you communicate, or do you just talk? The skill of communication is essential in every relationship. In this break out session, Kendra will guide you through the list of the “Top Ten Reasons People Just Talk and Do Not Communicate.” As you examine the list together, you’ll have the opportunity to develop skills for healthy and positive com-munication with others.

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Session 1 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Presenter (s) Session Title Room

L. Allen Keep It Clean… 105-G

J. Baile Admin Academy-All Day 205-B

Barnum Entertainment Barnum Ent. & Amusement Skit 111-G

S. Bishop/B. Lockley Climate for Success 218-H

A. Black Double Session 1-2 Life After High School 106-G

B. Damon In School Bowling Fundamentals 114-H

N. Davidson / T. Brothers Staff Evaluation Made Easy 206-G

V. Davis From Buffalo Soldiers, To Tuskegee Airman, To Present Day 109-G

D. Edwards Foreign Language Classroom Games 212-H

R. Frankenfeld / N. Stabler Double Session 1-2 TRS Benefit and Pension Update 225-H

R. Glodoski Working with Angry Kids Who Just Don’t Care 205-G

E. Gorney Geocaching and GPS for the Outdoor Classroom 108-G

D. Grabel Taking the Classroom Out of the Classroom 224-H

K. Hammonds / J. Robinet Concussions in the Classroom 118-G

S. Harms K-5 Enhance Your Understanding of PARCC, ACHIEVE, CC, etc 208-H

A. Higgins / K. Tate Double 1-2 Session Coach Volleyball 100-C

D. Hohulin Aurasma in the Classroom 115-H

G. Hollmann Pluto Revolved in Peace 121-G

J. Hughes / G. Hamerski Your Lesson Plan for Retirement... 110-G

V. Keener, IDNR, Exhibitor IDNR Lessons to Help You Meet NGSS Requirements 107-G

W. Koch A Music Curriculum Model for Measuring Student Growth 119-G

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Session 1 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Presenter (s) Session Title Room

M. Lamczyk / M. Tso, Exhibitor A Bowlful of Agriculture 219-H

M. Murray Keep Calm and Teach On 117-G

M. Musselman / W. Fuchs Double Session 1-2 It Takes Two to Tango ... 105-H

Dr. N. Osborne Double Session 1-2 Establishing and Supporting the SB 315 PERA... 215-H

Dr. N. Osborne EIU-Hospitality Room 216-H

D. Page / K. Woodrome Q.R. Codes, What are They and How to Use Them ... 213-H

J. Rhodes Teaching the Child that Pushes Your Button 2014 120-G

R. Roane MNEMONICS W.O.R.K. 114-G

G. Robins / S. Fisher Books Change Our Lives 116-H

Dr. J. Rosborg Dealing with Legal Aspects of Today’s Major School Issues 220-H

Dr. D. Schnautz Navigating PARCC and Balanced Assessment 208-G

B. Schwartz 6 Occupational Hazards of Being an Educator 116-G

B. Schwartz IPA—Hospitality Room 115-G

K. Smekens, Exhibitor Double Session 1-2 Planning, Facilitating & Scaffolding a Close

Reading

200-C

Study Hall Room

K. Smiley-Keynote Double Session 1-2 Good Communication: It’s More Than Just Talk Auditorium

B. Spezia Digital Resources for Civics: The Paul Simon Collection... 213-G

W. Tripp / M. Davidson Behavioral Interventions and Strategies... 123-H

P. Walden What Makes an Effective School? 228-H

T. Wheeler Local Media Panel 205-H

N. Wisniewski / M. Garrett K-3 Good Reads 223-H

Brandon Wright Double Session 1-2 Special Education Law Update... 216-G

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Session 2 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presenter (s) Session Title Room

L. Allen Tech for Teachers… 105-G


S. Bishop / B. Lockley Who Needs a Bully? 218-H

A. Black Double Session 1-2 Life After High School 106-G

C. Cox Tips & Tricks to Assess Your Students for Learning 208-G


M. Dickow How Might the Math CCSS Change My Classroom 107-G

M. Escape / J. Coach / K. Juhas An Overview of the Kindergarten Dev. Survey (KIDS) 212-G

N. Evilsizer / B. England Starting Chess in Your School 224-H

Christine Fine IMRF 101-General Presentation 123-H

R. Frankenfeld / N. Stabler Double Session 1-2 TRS Benefit and Pension Update 225-H

R. Glodoski Motivating Unmotivated Students 205-G

E. Gorney Geographic Information System (GIS)= Real Learning with … 108-G

S. Harms K-5 Enhance Your Understanding of PARCC, ACHIEVE, CC, etc... 208-H

A. Higgins / K. Tate Double Session 1-2 Coach Volleyball 100-C

D. Hohulin Beyond the Blackboard-Apps that will Enhance Classroom Instr. 115-H

G. Hollmann Solar System 121-G

J. Hughes / G. Hamerski Your Lesson Plan for Retirement.. 110-G

Dr. D. Jones / J. Eisenhauer Informational Session on the SIU M.S. In Curriculum & Instruction 222-H

W. Koch The Metric for Measuring Student Growth in Music 119-G

H. Lee From Public Schools to Our Prison Schools... 118-G

S. Milliner / B. Pemberton James Douglas, a Teacher with Problems 114-H


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Session 2 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


M. Musselman / W. Fuchs Double Session 1-2 It Takes Two to Tango ... 105-H

M. Norman/H. Davis / S. Stowers Encouraging Engaged Reading through Literature Circles 124-H

Dr. N. Osborne Double Session 1-2 Establishing & Supporting.... 215-H

Dr. N. Osborne EIU Hospitality Room 216-H

J. Rhodes The Battle of Gettysburg Teaching Unit 120-G

Dr. J. Rosborg Dealing with Legal Aspects of Today’s Major School Issues 220-H


B. Schwartz IL Principals Association Hospitality Room 115-G

R. Seibert / J. Staley Pete the Cat Comes to Pre-K 111-G

K. Smekens, Exhibitor Double Session 1-2 Planning, Facilitating, and Scaffolding a Close

Reading

200-C

Study Hall Room

K. Smiley-Keynote Double Session 1-2 Good Communication... Auditorium

M. Smith / K. Owens Project-Based Learning with a PB&J 217-G

B. Spezia A Teacher’s Tour of PBS KIDS Lab 213-G

K. Strothmann Just Being Sociable 114-G

B. Sullivan Enhancing a Positive School Learning Environment; Using

Multicultural Literature 206-G

M. Vallosio, STI, Exhibitor Using Rewards to Motivate and Engage 116-H

P. Walden Math Shifts for CC and PARCC 228-H

T. Wheeler WSIL TV Sports Panel 205-H

B. Wilson School Websites-What’s Required? What’s Desired? 213-H

N. Wisniewski / M. Garrett 4-8 Good Reads 223-H


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Session 3 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.


J. Allen Guidance Counselors’ Roundtable 106-H

L. Allen You Get What You Pay For… 105-G


C. Birkner Double Session 3-4 Oceanographic Demonstrations 213-G

S. Bishop / B. Lockley The Five Love Languages 218-H

B. Boldt SmartBoards 101 215-H

J. Bullard Criminal Trends with Youth 115-H

G. Clark How to Deal with a Tragic Event in a Child’s Life 205-H

C. Cox Tips & Tricks to Assess Your Students for Learning 208-G

B. Damon Adapted Techniques to Teach in School Bowling Fundamentals to Special

Needs Students 114-H

N. Davidson / T. Brothers Evaluating Teachers’ Use of Technology 206-G


K. Docherty / C. Hosselton IL Coalition for Educating At Risk Youth (ICEARY) 107-G

D. Edwards Websites for Foreign Language Teachers 212-H

Dr. T. Eggleston Double Session 3-4 You will Flip for These 7 Technology Tools 108-G

M. Escape / J. Coach / K.

Juhas Revisions and Tips for KIDS 2015 212-G

N. Evilsizer / B. England Starting Chess in Your School 224-H

R. Frankenfeld TRS Benefit Update or Pension Update 225-H

A. Garrett K-5 Formative & Summative Assessments and the CC, Oh My! 106-G

R. Glodoski Working with Angry Kids Who Just Don’t Care 205-G

S. Harms 6-12 Enhance Your Understanding of PARCC, ACHIEVE, CC, etc... 208-H

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Session 3 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.


D. Kassner Double Session 3-4 Mathematics Hot Topics 228-H

L. Kent / J. Brown Double Session 3-4 ISBE Auditing & Monitoring of Federal and State 121-G

W. Koch Get Prepared for Your Next Teacher Observation Today 119-G


H. Lee What are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders? 118-G

L. Moore Double Session 3-4 School Social Worker Roundtable 110-G


M. Musselman / W. Fuchs Double Session 3-4 Writing Quality IEP Goals Using CCFF 105-H

M. Norman / H. Davis / S. Stowers Differentiated Assessments in a Secondary English Classroom 124-H


J. Rhodes Mega Memory for School 120-G



K. Strothmann Persistent Ambivalence 114-G

N. Stabler TRS Benefits Update or Pension Update 220-H

J. VanZandt Incorporating Danielson Frameworks Into Teaching Everyday 123-H

B. Wilson Double Session 3-4 Google Sites & YOUR Classroom 213-H


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Session 4 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.


L. Allen Websites I Found… 105-G


C. Birkner Double Session 3-4 Oceanographic Demonstrations 213-G

S. Bishop / B. Lockley Whatever It Takes 218-H

G. Clark How to Deal with a Tragic Event in a Child’s Life 205-H

N. Davidson / T. Brothers What’s Next? Learning Spaces 206-G


M. Dickow How Might the Math CCSS Change My Classroom 107-G

D. Edwards ELIS, Clock Hours and YOU 212-H

Dr. T. Eggleston Double Session 3-4 You will Flip for These 7 Technology Tools 108-G

Christine Fine IMRF 101-General Presentation 123-H

A. Garrett 6-12 Formative and Summative Assessments and the CC, Oh My! 106-G

R. Glodoski Motivating Unmotivated Students 205-G

D. Grabel Taking the Classroom Out... 224-H

S. Harms 6-12 Enhance Your Understanding of PARCC, ACHIEVE, CC, 208-H

Dr. D. Jones / J. Eisenhauer Informational Session on the SIU M.S. In Curriculum & Instruction 222-H

D. Kassner Double Session 3-4 Mathematics Hot Topics 228-H

L. Kent / J. Brown Double Session 3-4 ISBE Auditing & Monitoring of Federal and State 121-G

W. Koch CC State Standards in the Music Classroom 119-G


H. Lee From Public Schools to Our Prison Schools... 118-G

L. Moore Double Session 3-4 School Social Worker Roundtable 110-G

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Session 4 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.



M. Musselman / W. Fuchs Double Session 3-4 Writing Quality IEP Goals Using CCFF 105-H

M. Norman / H. Davis / S. Stowers I am Married to Whom This Year? 124-H


J. Rhodes Bullies, Cliques & Gangs-A Solution 120-G

R. Roane Social Media Templates: With or Without Technology 114-G

R. Robinson / A. Box Next Generation Science Standards Roundtable 208-G

B. Schwartz Legal Updates for School Administrators 116-G


R. Seibert / J. Staley Pete the Cat Comes to Pre-K 111-G

K. Smekens, Exhibitor Ramping Up Student Engagement

200-C

Study Hall Room

M. Smith / K. Owens Project-Based Learning with a PB&J 217-G

D. Todd / K. Hale Flipped Classroom 212-G

B. Wilson Double Session 3-4 Google Sites & YOUR Classroom 213-H

N. Wisniewski / M. Miller Exciting Nonfiction—and it’s FREE 223-H


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A special thank you to Julie Loucks for her many years of

dedication to making the Mt. Vernon Conference a success!

Thank you, Julie!

Presenter with Session Descriptions

Allen, Jena Rm: 106-H

MVTHS-Guidance Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Session 3 12:15p-1:15p

“Guidance Counselors’ Roundtable!” This is an opportunity to meet with area pro-fessionals to discuss issues such as: state/local testing, resources, family support, pit-falls, and mountain top highs associated with this profession. Grade Level: All

Topic: Guidance Counseling/Roundtable

Allen, Luke Rm: 105-G

Skokie, Illinois

Session 1 9:45a-10:45a

“Keep It Clean!” a Guide to Hard Drive Maintenance. “My computer’s not running like it used to!” How often does tech support hear that complaint? This session will demon-strate simple maintenance procedures, using readily available freeware, for keeping hard drive and registry clutter to a minimum, elimi-nating spyware and streamlining the start-up sequence on Windows based PC. Grade Level: All

Topic: Technology

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“Tech for Teachers” Tips, Tricks & Tweaks Have you ever looked at some of the cool things you see other people doing on their computers and wondered, “How do you do that?” This session will introduce you to some Windows tweaks & tips, and some soft-ware gems (all freeware) and websites that will enhance your skills and comfort level with your PC. Grade Level: All Topic: Technology

Allen, Luke Rm: 105-G

Skokie, Illinois


“You Get What You Pay For” A Teacher’s Guide to Pen Source and Freeware. The purpose of this session is to familiarize users with open source and freeware alternatives to commonly used commercial software. Attendees will learn how to find, download, install, and evaluate software from the web. Grade Level: All

Topic: Technology


“Websites I Found So You Don’t Have To” With over 600,000,000 registered domains, how does one manage to find the websites that will be useful or of interest to them? It can be a rather daunting task to venture online, exploring link after link to find those sites. Come to this session, and get useful websites to use in your classroom. Grade Level: All

Category: Technology

Baile, Jeffrey Rm: 205-B

Mackinaw, Illinois

All Day Administrator’s Academy Must attend Keynote

9:45 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. classroom Lunch included in price!

“Forensic Interviewing, Lie Detection, & Persuasion Methods for

School Administrators” Course #950

See page 38 for details and registration information!

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Barnum Entertainment Rm: 111-G & Amusements Exhibitor Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Barnum Entertainment & Amusements-Skit” 30 minute Mother Goose Literacy Skit and 30 minute question and answer in this dynamic session. Grade Level: PreK-4th Topic: Reading

Birkner, Cindy Rm: 213-G Webber High School McLeansboro, Illinois

Double Session 3-4 12:15p-2:30p

“Oceanographic Demonstrations” Hands on activity exploring ocean science. Partici-pants will receive a curriculum guide after completion. Limited to 25. Grade Level: 9-12

Topic: Earth Science/Curriculum

Bishop, Susan Rm: 218-H Lockley, Butch Olney, Illinois


“Climate for Success” Susie and Butch will discuss proven strategies and workable techniques to shape a positive classroom one child at a time. This presentation encourages establishing an environment of acceptance and boundaries to create optimum learning success. Grade Level: All Topic: Classroom Management

Bishop, Susan Rm: 218-H Lockley, Butch Olney, Illinois

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“Who Needs A Bully” Conflict resolution, tools for the bully, tools for the victim, and emotional charting are all included in this dynamic presentation. Strategies that create a successful climate in your classroom, in your school, and in your community will be net-worked among participants. Illinois Social and Emotional Learning Standards will be the focus of this presentation, as well as tips on how to partner with students, colleagues, parents, and communities to make this school year engag-ing, exciting, and inspiring for everyone. Grade Level: All

Topic: Bullying/Classroom Management/

Character Education


“The Five Love Languages” Is your relationship with your child priceless? Is the relationship you have with your students the best it can be? Susie and Butch present the way to love a child through research. Grade Level: All Topic: Relationship Building


“Whatever It Takes” This session details positive strategies and creative methods that help establish a successful climate in your classroom, in your school, and in your community. Tips on how to partner with stu-dents, colleagues, parents, and communities to make this school year engaging, exciting, and inspiring for everyone will be targeted. Re-search from Stephen and Sean Covey’s 7 Hab-its of Highly Effective People substantiates ac-tivities. Grade Level: All Topic: Student Achievement

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Black, Alisha Rm: 106-G WOVSED Norris City, Illinois

Double Session 1-2 9:45a-12:00p

“Life After High School…” This double session is geared to discuss agencies and activities to help transition aged students. Also information needed to assist students, their families, and staff to develop a transi-tion plan will be discussed. Grade Level: 7-12

Topic: Transition

Boldt, Brittany Rm: 215-H MVTHS Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“SmartBoards 101” This session will pro-vide an introduction to using SmartBoards in the classroom to maximize instruction and student learning. Practical tips and strategies will be discussed. Grade Level: All

Topic: Technology Bullard, Jeff Rm: 115-H Detective Captain Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Criminal Trends with Youth” Discussion will include gangs, violence, drugs, damage to property, thefts, underage drink-ing, and youth court. Grade Level: All Topic: At Risk

Clark, George Rm: 205-H Marion, Illinois

Session 3 12:15p-1:15p Session 4 1:30p-2:30p

“How to Deal with a Tragic Event in a Child’s Life” For teachers, counselors, ad-ministrators and especially parents to guide them into teaching a very important subject “character education and death.” Grade Level: All

Topic: Character Education/Behaviors

Cox, Cheryl Rm: 208-G PD Specialist Cisne, Illinois

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p Session 3 12:15p-1:15p

“Tips & Tricks to Assess Your Students for Learning” This session will provide an overview of several methods of daily assess-ments that can help you teach and help students learn better. Participants will leave with a taste of the philosophy of formative as-sessment and some strategies they can use everyday in the classroom with little or no teacher prep! Grade Level: 6-12 Topic: Assessment

Damon, Bob Rm: 114-H In School Bowling Exhibitor Western Springs, Illinois


“In School Bowling Fundamentals” This session will cover the methods used to teach the fundamentals of bowling; ways to adapt the In-School curriculum to all grade levels; activities to integrate the bowling cur-riculum into the classroom; how to incorporate fitness into the bowling curriculum; and a warm up routine that reviews the fundamen-tals of bowling. Grade Level: All

Topic: Special Ed/Physical Ed/Curriculum

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Damon, Bob Rm: 114-H In School Bowling Exhibitor Western Springs, Illinois


“Adapted Techniques to Teach In School Bowling Fundamentals to Special Needs Students.” This session will cover tech-niques to teach this program to students who have physical special needs. Each participant will receive a FREE In School Bowling curricu-lum and DVD. A list of resources for teaching special needs students will also be provided. Specialized equipment will be shown and used in teaching the special needs student. Particpants will be able to use this equipment during the session! Grade Level: All-Special Education Topic: Physical Education/Curriculum

Davidson, Nathan Rm: 206-G Brothers, Tammy Exhibitors Westfield, Indiana


“Staff Evaluation Made Easy” Staff evalu-ation can be a tedious, time consuming pro-cess. What if you had a tool that could help reduce the time spent by up to 75%? Stand-ard for Success has 100% client retention, can be customized to meet your needs, and pro-vides response to support within minutes. You’ll want to come see this affordable, user-friendly resource. Grade Level: All

Topic: Technology/Evaluations/Administrators

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Davidson, Nathan Rm: 206-G Brothers, Tammy Exhibitors Westfield, Indiana


“Evaluating Teachers’ Use of Technolo-gy” When it comes to the effective use of technology, what should evaluators look for? What role does technology play for students within the lesson being evaluated? Both ad-ministrators and teachers will leave with the answers to these questions and some helpful technology integration models to consider. Grade Level: All

Topic: Technology/Evaluations/

Administrators


“What’s Next? Learning Spaces” With many schools providing the opportunity for students to have a device in school, the land-scape within the four walls is immediately changed. However, classrooms and media centers remain traditional in layout. Students want and need an environment that encour-ages collaboration, creativity and innovation. Take a glimpse into what’s next for learning spaces with higher ed. and K-12 examples. Grade Level: All

Topic: Technology/Student achievement

Davis, Vernon Rm: 109-G Elsenpeter Productions New London, Missouri

Session 1 9:45a-10:45a Session 2 11:00a-12:00p Session 3 12:15p-1:15p Session 4 1:30p-2:30p

“From Buffalo Soldiers, To Tuskegee Airman, To Present Day!” The personal retrospective and memories of the history of African Americans in the US Military and how they helped to shape our country. Grade Level: All Topic: History/General

Dickow, Maggie Rm: 107-G Glendale Heights, Illinois

Session: 2 11:00a-12:00p Session: 4 1:30p-2:30p

“How Might the Math CCSS Change My Classroom” Experience the changes that happen when a math classroom embraces the Math CCSS and practices. Examples of student tasks before Common Core and after will be shared. Bring a task and we will see what hap-pens. Grade Level: 6-12 Topic: Assessment/Common Core

Docherty, Kari Rm: 107-G Hosselton, Crystal Exhibitor ICEARY Board


“Illinois Coalition for Educating At Risk Youth (ICEARY) We are providing an informative session about what ICEARY does and how we are working to optimize the positive growth of at-risk youth and those individuals who work with these youth. We will also have a roundtable discussion to talk about ideas, concerns, or questions about working with at-risk youth in our regions. Grade Level: All

Topic: At-risk/Alternative education

Edwards, David Rm: 212-H MVTHS Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Foreign Language Classroom Games” Bring a few games that make learning a lan-guage fun. Feel free to bring photocopies to share and your games on a flash drive for demonstration. Grade Level: 6-12

Topic: Foreign Language

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Edwards, David Rm: 212-H MVTHS Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Websites for Foreign Language Teachers” Enjoy exploring a few websites that are suggested. Plan to bring some web-sites that you use in your classroom. Sharing is caring! Grade Level: 6-12

Topic: Foreign Language


“ELIS, Clock Hours and YOU!” This is a working session for educators who need to learn how to utilize the ELIS system and enter Clock Hour activities required for renewal. Bring your activities to this session! Grade Level: All

Topic: Teacher Licensure

Eggleston, Dr. Tami Rm: 108-G McKendree University Lebanon, Illinois


“You Will Flip for These 7 Technology Tools” In this high energy presentation, you will learn about the seven principles of good teaching, new technology tools, and “flipping.” Grade Level: 9-12

Topic: Teaching/ Technology

Escape, Michelle Rm: 212-G Coach, Joyce Juhas, Kevin Lombard, Illinois

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“An Overview of the Kindergarten Development Survey (KIDS)” During this informational session, Illinois’ vision for a universal kindergarten assessment will be examined. The KIDS instrument, the training process, resources available and the administrator’s role in the implementation of KIDS will be reviewed. Grade Level: Kindergarten

Topic: Kindergarten Assessment


“Revisions and Tips for KIDS 2015” Already implementing KIDS? Join us for a review of the revised KIDS (2015) as well as tips for implementation for KIDS. Grade Level: Kindergarten

Topic: KIDS Assessment

Evilsizer, Neal Rm: 224-H Webber High School Bluford, Illinois England, Bill MVTHS Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Starting Chess in Your School” Learn how to start a Chess Club/Team in your school. The cost of starting one is actually cheaper than you would think. Grade Level: All

Topic: Extra-curricular Activities

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Fine, Christine Rm: 123-H IMRF Carterville, Illinois


“IMRF 101-General Presentation” General retirement information educational session. Understanding your IMRF benefits, voluntary additional contributions and general plan information. Grade Level: All

Topic: Retirement/Finance

Frankenfeld, Rich Rm: 225-H Stabler, Nick TRS-Springfield, Illinois


“TRS Benefit and Pension Update” In this double session, Mr. Frankenfeld will discuss the current proposals in the General Assembly and the possible impact of those proposals on current teachers and current retires. In addition, Mr. Stabler will also discuss the requirements needed to become eligible for TRS benefits as well as ways to maximize those benefits. For those nearing retirement, you’ll learn about the retirement process, health insurance, and post-retirement employment limitations. Grade Level: All Topic: TRS

Frankenfeld, Rich Rm: 225-H TRS-Springfield, Illinois


“TRS Benefits Update or Pension Update” In this single session, Rich will maximize his expertise in discussing the cur-rent proposals in the General Assembly and the possible impact of those proposals on current teachers and current retirees. Grade Level: All

Topic: TRS

Garrett, Ann Rm: 106-G SIU-C Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Formative and Summative Assessments and the Common Core, Oh My!” The ses-sion will address the difference between the two kinds of assessment and the importance of formative assessment to improve summa-tive assessments. Participants will discuss and share meaningful ways to align the assess-ments with the Common Core standards. Grade Level: K-5

Topic: Common Core/Assessment


Formative and Summative Assessments and the Common Core, Oh My!” The session will cover the difference between the two kinds of assessment and the importance of formative assessment to improve summa-tive assessments. Participants will discuss and share meaningful ways to align the assess-ments with the Common Core standards. Grade Level: 6-12

Topic: Common Core/Assessment

Glodoski, Ron Rm: 205-G Lomira, Wisconsin

Session 1 9:45a-10:45a Session 3 12:15p-1:15p

“Working with Angry Kids Who Just Don’t Care” This session provides a powerful message of hope, inspiration and encourage-ment for all professionals who work with youth. Ron shares the remarkable story of how he turned his life around. With honesty, humor, and sincerity, he helps his audience see why kids are so angry and why so many of them have given up. Grade Level: All.

Topic: At-Risk/ Truancy/ Behavior/RTI

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Glodoski, Ron Rm: 205-G Lomira, Wisconsin


“Motivating Unmotivated Students” This powerful program is designed for educa-tors, administrators, juvenile justice and men-tal health professionals. It includes “Ten Steps for How to Work with Kids Most At-Risk”, and “Six Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies.” This session includes experiential group exercises that create solutions for eve-ry day behavior, motivation problems and issues that arise. Grade Level: All. Topic: At-Risk/Truancy/Behavior RTI

Gorny, Edward Rm: 108-G Petersburg, Illinois


“Geocaching & GPS for the Outdoor Classroom” Discover the rapidly developing educational activity of geocaching with GPS. GPS units and Geocaching are making education REAL in the areas of science, math social studies, and PE. GPS is a tool for students to learn about the world around them by venturing outdoors and experiencing it first-hand. GPS will also be fitting into the world of geospatial technologies which the State of Illinois will be rolling out in the fu-ture. Grade Level: 4-12 Topic: Curriculum

Gorny, Edward Rm: 108-G Petersburg, Illinois

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“Geographic Information System (GIS)=Real Learning with Real World Data” Discover the rapidly growing benefits of GIS as a new and essential tool for student learn-ing. GIS engages students in active hands-on learning, fosters critical thinking, involves stu-dents in investigations of relevant real issues, employs problem based learning, and advanc-es the technology literacy goals of the educa-tional community. GIS is one of the newest geospatial technologies to learn. The State of Illinois now has the state license in place for ArcGIS software for all schools! The session will show people the power and how it is being used in the classroom. Grade Level: 4-12

Topic: Curriculum

Grabel, Dan Rm: 224-H Knoxville, Tennessee Exhibitor

Session 1 9:45a-10:45a Session 4 1:30p-2:30p

“Taking the Classroom Out of the Class-room” This session will identify that field trips are a wonderful way to enhance class-room curriculum. The outdoors is an ideal set-ting to have students think in different ways, experience different lessons, and interact with peers and teachers in unique situations. Camp Manitowa is located in the Rend Lake area! Grade Level: All

Topic: Curriculum/Relationships

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Hammonds, Kerry Rm: 118-G Robinet, Jenn Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Concussions in the Classroom” Strategies for teachers to accommodate post-concussive students after trauma. Grade Level: All

Topic: Student behavior

Harms, Sharon Rm: 208-H Belleville, Illinois

Session 1 9:45a-10:45a Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“Enhance Your Understanding of PARCC, ACHIEVE, Common Core, etc.” Gain an in-depth understanding about the excellent website resources available to teachers, parents, and students pertaining to PARCC/Common Core, etc. Grade Level: K-5

Topic: PARCC/Common Core/Resource Websites

Session 3 12:15p-1:15p Session 4 1:30p-2:30p

“Enhance Your Understanding of PARCC, ACHIEVE, Common Core, etc.” Gain an in-depth understanding about the excellent website resources available to teachers, parents, and students pertaining to PARCC/Common Core, etc. Grade Level: 6-12

Topic: PARCC/Common Core/Resource Websites

Higgins, Angie Rm: 100-C Tate, Kristen Coaches Mt. Vernon Twp High School Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Coaching Volleyball” In this session we will demonstrate volleyball drills that can be used at both the grade and high school level. We will also be introducing the 5-1 and 6-2 defensive systems Grade Level: 5-12

Topic: Coaching

Hohulin, Dave Rm: 115-H Tinley Park, Illinois

Session 1 9:45a.-10:45a

“Aurasma in the Classroom” Aurasma is an exciting free app that can be used by teachers or students to provide engagement and excitement to the classroom! Aurasma allows a picture or object to activate audio, video or website. In this training you will learn how to use Aurasma in the classroom to sup-port your lessons and learning. Bring your mo-bile device for hands-on training! Grade Level: K-12

Topic: Technology-iPad training

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“Beyond the Blackboard-Apps That Will Enhance Classroom Instruction” Come and learn how to infuse the engaging features of technologies into your general classroom instruction to support Universal De-sign for Learning. This session will take a look at apps that you can use to present material to your entire class, apps that you can use to create screencasts of the lessons you teach, and apps to increase student participation in group activities. Grade Level: All Topic: Technology

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Don’t forget that exhibits are

located in H-Building this year…

go check them out!


Hollmann, Greg Rm: 121-G Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Pluto Revolve in Peace” In 2006, the International Astronomical Union passed a resolution demoting Pluto to a dwarf planet status, reducing our number of planets in the solar system to eight. Come to “Pluto Revolve in Peace” to understand why astronomers made this controversial decision and what part Pluto has in our solar system. Grade Level: 4-8 Topic: Science-Solar System

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“Solar System” Need a way to bring the entire solar system into the classroom? This session offers hands-on activities and demon-strations which allow students to better un-derstand the solar system. View videos pro-duced by NASA which highlight our explora-tions on other planets and learn interactive activities that bring the solar system to scale. Internet and NASA resources pertaining to the solar system will be provided through this session. Grade Level: 4-8

Topic: Science-Solar System

Hughes, Jim Rm: 110-G Hamerski, Gary Country Financial


“Your Lesson Plan for Retirement... Beyond the TRS” This seminar is designed to educate about the importance of starting early to save for retirement. It shows what is involved in calculating the cost of retirement and identifies how TRS can be supplemented for a sound retirement. Grade Level: All

Topic: Financial

Jones, Dr. Dan Rm: 222-H Eisenhauer, Julie SIU, Carbondale, Illinois


“Informational Session on the SIU M.S. Ed. In Curriculum and Instruction” This session will discuss the program and have in-formational materials available to those who are interested. Laptops will be available so those who are interested may apply FREE. Ap-plication fee will be waived. Grade Level: All

Topic: Continuing Ed/Master’s Degree Kassner, David Rm: 228-H Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Mathematics Hot Topics” This session will provide individuals with an overview of the NEW Illinois Learning Standards for Mathemat-ics. Participants will become familiar with the Mathematical Practices. There will also be dis-cussion centered around the PARCC Content Model Frameworks, which will help guide in-structional practices. Grade Level: 9-12 Topic: PARCC/Mathematics Keener, Valerie Rm: 107-G Springfield, Illinois Exhibitor


“IDNR Lessons to Help You Meet NGSS Requirements” Learn how lessons from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources can help you meet Next Generation Science Stand-ards. Grade Level: K-10

Topic: Science

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Kent, Larry, ISBE Rm: 121-G Brown, V. Jane, ROE #25 Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“ISBE Auditing & Monitoring of Federal and State Funds and MORE!” The Illinois State Board of Education is re-quired to audit and monitor entities that re-ceive Federal and/or State Funding to ensure compliance with applicable statutes and regu-lations. They will summarize the auditing and monitoring performed by ISBE consultants at the local level. Topics will include transporta-tion and many more. Open discussion, bring your questions! All school bookkeepers and administrators are encouraged to attend this session. Grade Level: All

Topic: Audit/Monitoring/Administrators

Koch, William Rm: 119-G Prospect Heights, Illinois

Session 1 9:45a-10:45p

“A Music Curriculum Model for Measur-ing Student Growth.” This curricular mod-el will show teachers a standards-based cur-riculum that tracks student performance, measures student growth and uses data to improve instruction while improving both individual and group performance. Grade Level: 6-12

Topic: Music/Curriculum/Assessment/

Student Growth

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“The Metric for Measuring Student Growth in Music” In this session, we will present a metric for measuring student growth. We will show how student growth can be measured in a number of ways once a teacher has the data. Grade Level: 6-12 Topic: Music/Student

Growth

Koch, William Rm: 119-G Prospect Heights, Illinois


“Get Prepared for Your Next Teacher Observation Today!” We will use Dan-ielson’s Framework for Teaching and the Na-tional Association for Music Education teacher guidelines to help music teachers prepare for their next evaluation . Whether you are a mu-sic teacher or a music supervisor, this in-service workshop is important for you and your staff. Grade Level: 6-12 Topic: Music/Teacher Observation


“Common Core State Standards in the Music Classroom” Already hailed as the “next big thing” in educational reform, the Common Core State Standards are being rushed into every school district in the coun-try. We will discuss how music teachers can integrate the CCSS standards into their class-rooms and be seen as team players as they, too, work to support the English/Language Arts and Math teachers in their school. Grade Level: 6-12 Topic: Common Core

Lamczyk, Melissa Rm: 219-H Tso, Maridy Exhibitor Ag in the Classroom

Session 1 9:45a-10:45a Session 3 12:15p-1:15p Session 4 1:30p-2:30p

“A Bowlful of Agriculture” “Eggciting” hands on activities and lesson booklet provided. Let’s link Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards to your morning breakfast. Many FREE resources given away. Grade Level: K-8

Topic: Science/Common Core

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Lee, Herman Rm: 118-G Centralia, Illinois


“From Public Schools to Our Prison Schools: Teaching Students with Dis-ruptive/Impulse Control Behaviors and Conduct Disorders.” Behavioral and Cog-nitive problems resulting from FASD or ADHD are a major concern for educators. The conjoining of treatment, assertive discipline and evidence based practice are creative and effective alternative approaches for manag-ing, diffusing and correcting a continuum of potential life long concerns and problems. Grade Level: All

Topic: Student Behavior/Special Education/Discipline/Classroom Management/At Risk


“What are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disor-ders?” FASD affects such as behavioral or cognitive problems and may include learning disabilities, attention deficits, hyperactivity, poor impulsive control, mental retardation, and social language and memory deficits. We will view and discuss a documentary of an elementary classroom uniquely tailored for children with FASD. Grade Level: All

Topic: Student Behavior/Special Education/

Discipline/Classroom Management/At Risk

Milliner, Sid Rm: 114-H Pemberton, Bob Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“James Douglas, a Teacher with Prob-lems!” Come and listen to an interview with James Douglas. James was one of the first teachers in Jefferson County. This mock inter-view played by Sid and Bob will tell stories of the problems Mr. Douglas encountered not only with kids, but wild animals and hostile parents! Grade Level: All

Topic: History/General

Moore, Lyndsey Rm: 110-G MVTHS


“School Social Worker Roundtable” Area social workers and other professionals will gather to discuss, share, and problem solve ideas with peers from area schools. We will ask that you bring a tool, idea, flier, handout, etc. to share with the group. The goal is to leave with a few extra resources to take back to your students. We will also be discussing and developing tools to utilize for the new evaluation process. Grade Level: All

Topic: Roundtable Social Worker

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Murray, Meredith Rm: 117-G Edwardsville, Illinois

Session 1 9:45p-10:45p Session 2 11:00a-12:00p Session 3 12:15p-1:15p Session 4 1:30p-2:30p

“Keep Calm and Teach On” Reduce the time spent correcting behavior and making requests. Create more time for instruction us-ing these common-sense, research-based ap-proaches that return time in the classroom to what it was meant for: LEARNING! Grade Level: All; Administration

Topic: Achievement/Classroom Management

Musselman, Meagan Rm: 105-H Fuchs, Wendy Paducah, Kentucky


“It Takes Two to Tango: Effective Co-Teaching with CCSS” This dynamic work-shop will leave teachers energized and ready to collaborate with colleagues. The presenters will not only model an effective co-teaching relationship between a general ed. and special ed. teacher, but will also provide participants with opportunities to discuss, explore, and practice planning, assessing and teaching with a colleague. Grade Level: PreK-12

Topic: Co-Teaching/Special Ed


“Writing Quality IEP Goals Using CCFF” This interactive workshop is designed to pro-vide special educators with the necessary knowledge and skills to unpack the Common Core Learning Standards and design meaning-ful IEP goals that incorporate the specially de-signed instruction necessary for students with disabilities to access and progress in the gen-eral education curriculum. Participants will have the opportunity to write IEP goals. Grade Level: PreK-12 Topic: CC/Special Ed.

Norman, Melanie Rm: 124-H Davis, Holly and Stowers, Sheila MVTHS

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“Encouraging Engaged Reading Through Literature Circles” Struggling to manage a wide variety of reading levels in your secondary English classes? We have a possible solution that has worked well in our diverse English 2 and American Literature classes. Visit us for information concerning creating and imple-menting literature circles. Grade Level: 6-12

Topic: Reading Instruction


“Differentiated Assessments in a Second-ary English Classroom” Remember when “A” meant excellent? Bringing back accountabil-ity and quality to an inclusive classroom is our goal. Visit us for ideas concerning tiered assign-ments, exit-slips, and technology based polling. We will share with you and hopefully you will share with us. Grade Level: 6-12

Topic: Assessments


“I am Married to Whom This Year?” Navigating the waters of an arranged marriage during the school year without getting divorced, separated, or arrested. Surviving and succeeding in a co-teaching classroom at the high school level. Grade Level: 9-12

Topic: Co-Teaching.

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A First Aid Center will be located in

H-building, Room 126!

Flu shots for $25 & pneumonia shots for $70

by Kroger Pharmacy from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Presenter with Session Descriptions Osborne, Dr. Nick Rm: 215-H Mt. Vernon Illinois EIU Hospitality Room Rm: 216-H


“Establishing and Supporting the SB 315 PERA Joint Committee” Senate Bill 315 PERA requires that all Illinois school districts design and implement performance evaluation systems that assess professional practice as well as incorporate measures of student growth. This workshop will assist school districts with the design, development, and establishment of their Joint Committee. Grade Level: All

Topic: Teacher Evaluation

Page, Donna Rm: 213-H Woodrome, Kellie Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Q.R Codes, What Are They and How to Use Them in the Classroom” Learn how to scan and create Q.R. codes for your class-room. Find new and exciting ways to use them with your curriculum. Grade Level: K-8

Topic: Technology

Rhodes, Joey Rm: 120-G Shattuc, Illinois


“Teaching the Child That Pushes Your Button 2014” Requested training will review Rhodes’ unique step-by-step instruc-tion of specialized techniques balancing firmness and softness in their use to create a new relationship and classroom/school climate. Finally, Rhodes will identify and demonstrate how to find (before it finds you) the antecedent (trigger) that sets off a student PUSHING YOUR BUTTONS. Grade Level: 4-12

Topic: Classroom Management


Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“The Battle of Gettysburg Teaching Unit” Historian Joey Rhodes will explore the three days of conflict, covering how and when the troops on both sides arrived on the field and how they fought, regiment-by-regiment. Where they came from, who led them and what hap-pened to them will be discussed. Also discussed will be questions of command, decisions. A complete teaching unit will be available to the first 25 participants. Grade Level: 4-12

Topic: Social Studies/History/Political Science/Geography/Special Education


“Mega Memory for School” Come to this seminar and see in person how Rhodes trans-formed a classroom of people at previous con-ferences with poor memory skills into marvels in 30 minutes. He has been teaching these techniques since 1997 through the life chang-ing “Mega Memory Course.” The overview re-veals how to take special ed. and regular ed. children and change them into highly motivated learners using visual imaging action “VIA.” Grade Level: 4-12 Study Skills/Curriculum/Student Achieve-

ment

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Thank you MVTHS Maintenance Staff…

the Mt Vernon Conference could

not happen without all of you!




“Bullies, Cliques & Gangs-A Solution” Rhodes speaks candidly of how over the years, as a teacher and administrator, he has eliminated gang threats, negative peer pres-sure, and ultimately turned bullies into productive students. The new wave of social cliques that invade our schools will be discussed. Protecting classrooms, teachers, students, and maintaining a safe school climate are key issues to be addressed. No psycho-babble or spin, just common sense and practical solutions will be the foundation for this dynamic seminar. Grade Level: 4-12

Topic: Classroom Management/Oppositional Defiant Disorder/School Safe-

ty/At Risk/Special Ed.

Roane, Rebecca Rm: 114-G Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“MNEMONICS W.O.R.K. (Ways Of Remembering Knowledge)” Repeated studies have shown that people who use mnemonics remember twice as much as people who don’t use them. This session will feature: MISS PROMPT (Mnemonics In Several Subjects Providing Recall Of Many Powerful Tidbits). Grade Level: All Technology: Study Skills/

General

Roane, Rebecca Rm: 114-G Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Social Media Templates: With or Without Technology” Not all teachers have (or want) access to technology in their classrooms. The basic formats of several popu-lar social media applications have been con-verted into templates that can be adapted for character study, event or location analysis, and other expansions of topics in most content are-as. Grade Level: 5-12

Topic: Technology

Robins, Virginia (Ginger) Rm: 116-H Fisher, Sandy Exhibitor Newton, Illinois


“Books Change Our Lives” Even with growing technology—books are im-portant and they can change a person’s life. Reading aloud to and with children is impera-tive! This session will highlight ways to read to and with children, both at home and at school, from infancy to young adulthood in order to “change their lives.” Grade Level: All Topic: Reading

Robinson, Ryan Rm: 208-G Box, Angela Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Next Generation Science Standards-Roundtable” Participants will engage in discussion centered around Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Two National Board teachers will facilitate focusing on topics that are relevant and timely for classroom teachers. Grade Level: All

Topic: Science/Roundtable

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Thank you to the Doug Creel crew for

waking up early so that all can enjoy

tasty donuts & coffee at the

Mt Vernon Conference!


Rosborg, Dr. James Rm: 220-H Lebanon, Illinois


“Dealing with Legal Aspects of Today’s Major School Issues” School law centered around major topics such as : Common Core, PARCC, Teacher Evaluations, Act of God Days, Principal Prepa-ration, pension system, and other current school law topics. Grade Level: All Topic: School Law

Schnautz, Dr. DeeAnn Rm: 208-G Mt. Vernon City Schools Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Navigating PARCC and Balanced As-sessment” Understanding the impact of balanced assessment and PARCC on student instruction. Grade Level: All

Topic: Assessment

Schwartz, Brian Rm: 116-G Springfield, Illinois IPA Hospitality Rm: 115-G

Session 1 9:45a-10:45a Session 2 11:00a-12:00p Session 3 12:15p-1:15p

“6 Occupational Hazards of Being an Ed-ucator” This workshop is focused on the legal needs of teachers. Specifically covered are the 6 areas where teachers face the greatest legal exposure, including: communi-cation with students on social networking sites, searching student cell phones and discussing religious views with students. The workshop uses humor to discuss serious topics and is aimed at changing day-to-day practices to reduce liability. Grade Level: K-12 Topic: School Law

Schwartz, Brian Rm: 116-G Springfield, Illinois IPA Hospitality Rm: 115-G


“Legal Update for School Administrators” Each year, a number of new laws, court cases and rules are thrust on school administrators. Keep your school legally safe by learning about new mandates and requirements that will go into effect in the coming days and weeks. This session will include important handouts and resources for school administra-tors! The session will also include a “Q&A” period where session participants can ask their burning legal questions and receive practical advice and solutions. Grade Level: All Administrators

Topic: School Law

Seibert, Rhonda Rm: 111-G Staley, Jill Pre-K, Field Grade School Texico, Illinois


“Pete the Cat Comes to Pre-K!” This “GROOVY” session will present ideas for creating meaningful Pre-K learning activities across the curriculum using the coolest, hippest, most popular cat in town: PETE THE CAT! (book series by authors Eric Litwin and James & Kimberly Dean). Information will be provided on how to align these activities with the Illinois Early Learning Goals, Standards, and Benchmarks. In addi-tion, suggestions for using these activities to collect authentic student work samples for portfolios will be shared. Grade Level: Pre-K Topic: Hands on Activities/Curriculum/State

Standards/Benchmarks

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Smekens, Kristina Rm: 200-C Warren, Indiana Exhibitor


“Planning, Facilitating, and Scaffolding a Close Reading” This session will help teachers plan text-dependent questions to be answered while reading a complex text. It will also include strategies to support and scaffold instruction throughout multiple readings, to ensure students achieve a deep understand-ing of the text. Grade Level: K-12 (including content-area teachers)

Topic: Reading


“Ramping Up Student Engagement” Fostering an engaging learning environment within the classroom is vital. Teachers will walk away from this session with strategies designed to increase motivation and boost achievement for all students. Grade Level: K-12 and Administrators Topic: Classroom Management

Smiley, Kendra Rm: Auditorium Keynote East Lynn, Illinois

Keynote 8:30a-9:30a

“BUT WAIT! THERE IS MORE! See page 3 for details on this keynote! Double Session 1-2 9:45a-12:00p

“Good Communication: It’s More Than Just Talk” See page 3 for details on this break out session!

Smith, Matt Rm: 217-G Owens, Kelly Woodlawn, Illinois


“Project-Based Learning (PBL) with a PB & J” How do we know when they know? PBL is an effective strategy for creating an engag-ing classroom and promotes students’ ability to master content, AND enjoy a PB&J on us! Grade Level: All

Topic: Project Based Learning

Spezia, Beth Rm: 213-G Carbondale, Illinois


“Digital Resources for Civics: The Paul Simon Collection on PBS Learning Media” WSIU honors the life of Paul Simon with interactive digital resources for high school classrooms. The P.S. Illinois collection of PBS Learning Media includes videos, essays, lesson plans, and standards correlation on topics such as: social justice, integrity, human rights, world resources, legislation, and education. Learn how to build and strengthen student engagement with Civics. Grade Level: 9-12 Topic: Social Studies/History/Civics/

Journalism/English Language Arts

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“A Teacher’s Tour of PBS KIDS Lab” New technology creates interesting opportuni-ties for learning. WSIU presents new multimedia tools and great educational content from PBS KIDS Lab. Teachers will gain insight and inspiration to deliver the best value to students during this fun, interactive session. Grade Level: PreK-4

Topic: Math/Science/Special Education

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Strothmann, Kurt Rm: 114-G Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“Just Being Sociable!” Travel with us on a humorous journey through the evolution of social networking and how it has infused itself into the lives of our students! An eye-opening experience that you will be Tweeting about! Grade Level: All

Topic: Technology


“Persistent Ambivalence” Help us turn a blind eye as we examine the balanced insani-ty of the clearly ambiguous ‘contradiction of oxymora’. No clever fool should ever be with-out these wickedly good phrases of fuzzy log-ic that all too often fall on deaf listeners! Grade Level: All

Topic: Language/General

Stabler, Nick -TRS Rm: 220-H Springfield, Illinois


“TRS Benefits Update or Pension Up-date” In his single session, Mr. Stabler will discuss the requirements needed to become eligible for TRS benefits as well as ways to maximize those benefits. For those nearing retirement, you’ll learn about the retirement process, health insurance, and post-retirement employment limitations. Grade Level: All Topic: TRS

Sullivan, Brenda Rm: 206-G St. Charles, Illinois Exhibitor

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“Enhancing a Positive School Learning Environment; Using Multicultural Litera-ture” This interactive session will provide PreK-8 teachers, administrators, counselors and librarians with core activities and strate-gies for integrating social-emotional learning with classroom instruction, using culturally diverse literature. This session will also explain the connections between teacher read aloud and the Common Core Standards for speaking/listening, writing, and oral language development. Grade Level: K-8

Topic: Common Core/Language-Writing/Administrators

Todd, Diane Rm: 212-G Hale, Kaycee MVTHS


“Flipped Classroom” How to begin, soft-ware to use, time in the classroom, time to practice using the software, and sharing ideas for hands on projects will all be included in this dynamic session! Grade Level: All Topic: Science

Tripp, Whitney Rm: 123-H Davidson, Mandy WOVSED


“Behavioral Interventions and Strategies for Communicative and Intellectually Disabled Students” This session will dis-cuss and provide behavioral interventions, al-ternative communication techniques, and classroom step up ideas. Grade Level: All

Topics: Behaviors/Classroom Management

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Getting Hungry?

Find your delicious dining options in the

area between A & F buildings,

inside F building & in the cafeteria!


Vallosio, Michael Rm: 116-H Mapleton, Illinois Exhibitor

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“Using Rewards to Motivate and Engage Students” Learning Earnings (FREE to teachers) is a web based motivational tool for managing student rewards and token econo-mies proven to reduce discipline issues, increase educational performance and foster a positive school culture. The session explores current research and proven meth-ods on how to implement a highly effective low/no cost rewards program. Grade Level: K-12

Topic: Student Behavior

VanZandt, Jamey Rm: 123-H MVTHS Mt. Vernon, Illinois


“Incorporating Danielson Frameworks Into Teaching Everyday” Join this session to pick up useful information to better infuse the Danielson Framework into teaching. An overview of the Domains and Artifacts will be provided. Grade Level: 6-12

Topic: Teacher Evaluation

Walden, Pam Rm: 228-H Benton, Illinois


“What Makes an Effective School?” Is your Multi-Tiered System of Support in place for academic and behavior? Discussion will include how to close achievement gaps with MTSS. Strategies, tips and data pieces that can help with instruction, assessments and student growth will be shared. Grade Level: K-8 Topic: RTI/MTSS/Special Ed

Walden, Pam Rm: 228-H Benton, Illinois

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“Math Shift for Common Core and PARCC” Are your students ready for the new PARCC math test? Shifts that need to happen in the classroom to help students and teachers with the New Illinois Learning Standards. Grade level: K-8 Topic: Common Core Math Wheeler, Thomas Rm: 205-H Buckner, Illinois


“Local Media Panel” An interesting panel of local media participants that all coaches know of but may not have had the pleasure of meeting. Coach Wheeler will dip in their back-ground for the what’s, the why’s, the where’s of their careers and how they got to where they are now. Mike Reis, SIU; Les Winkler, Southern Illinoisan’s Sports Editor; Jim Muir, Benton radio station WQRL are the scheduled panelists. Grade Level: All Topic: Coaching/Journalism/Speech/

General

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“WSIL TV Sports! Panel” This may be the best session Coach “Wheels” has ever came up with as Channel 3’s sports director Darren Kinnard brings with him sports reporters Caleb Martin and Kelly Burke! Look into the reasons Kinnard came down from Kinmundy-Alma High School to be involved in area ball games for the past dozen years. Martin is the newest member of the sports staff hailing from Indi-ana. Burke, from Arizona, spent over three years gaining valuable experience at KDRV-TV in Medford, Oregon before coming to “God’s Country” here in Southern Illinois. Grade Level: All

Topic: Coaching/Journalism/Speech/Gen.

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Wilson, Butch Rm: 213-H LTC6, Google Ed Trainer Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“School Websites-What’s Required? What’s Desired?” Your school website is a terrific tool for outreach into your community. It’s also a powerful way to communicate with staff, students and families. Demands get made on good tools, right? The state and the federal government has some legal require-ments for your school websites. It’s not a long list, but it’s boring. :) We’ll make it less so, and help you make some sense of it. Grade Level: All-Administrators/Website Managers

Topic: Technology Double Session 3-4 12:15p-2:30p

“Google Sites and YOUR Classroom” You can drive learning, connect with stu-dents, parents and your community, and save time in your teaching day with Google Sites. And, it’s easy. If you can type, if you can hit save, you can publish to the web. Come see how. Bring questions, we’ll find answers! Grade Level: All Topic: Technology

Wisniewski, Niki Rm: 223-H Waltonville, Illinois Miller, Michelle Waltonville, Illinois


“Exciting Nonfiction - & it’s FREE” This session will introduce participants to the free website Tweentribute. It’s an innovative way to incorporate non-fiction into your curricu-lum, while aligning it to Common Core. Plus the reading activities are enjoyable for kids! Grade Level: 3-8 Topic: Reading/Technology/Common Core

Wisniewski, Niki Rm: 223-H Waltonville, Illinois Garrett, Marsha Woodlawn, Illinois


“Good Reads K-3” A brief description of really awesome books to share with K-3 students along with an idea (or two) for use in the classroom. Grade Level: K-3

Topic: Reading

Session 2 11:00a-12:00p

“Good Reads 4-8” A brief description of really awesome books to share with 4-8 students along with an idea (or two) for use in the classroom. Grade Level: 4-8 Topic: Reading

Wright, Brandon Rm: 216-G Monticello, Illinois

Double Session 1-2 9:45a-12:00p Double Session 3-4 12:15p-2:30p

“Special Education Law Update: Current Legal Issues and IEP Pitfalls” In this session, Brandon K. Wright of Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd. will explore the major topics in special education law evolving in 2014. Participants will spend time learning about eligibility and evaluation, procedural compliance, FAPE, discipline, and Section 504. This workshop will be geared toward the general education classroom teachers, what they need to know, follow, and how to keep out of trouble. Come learn not only the “basics”, but delve deeper into the hot topics leading to litigation for school districts. Grade Level: All

Topic: School Law/Special Ed

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Exhibitors

Company Exhibitor Website

Advanced System Group Doug Demoss www.asgllc.com

Barnum Ent. & Amus. Dana Barnum Find us on Facebook!

California Casuality Katie Dunn www.calcas.com

Camp Manitowa Dan Grabel, Presenter www.campmanitowa.com

Cedarhurst Jennifer Sarver www.cedarhurst.org

Classroom & Board Les O’Dell www.classroomandboard.com

Community First Bank Rae Cummins www.commfirstbank.net

Country Financial Gary Hamerski www.countryfinancial.com/gary.hamerski

Crossroads Community Hospital John Walker, Kerri Carr www.crossroadshospital.com

Cusumano & Sons Barb Kinnear, Denis Bathon, Rex Cusumano

www.cusumanoandsons.com

Franklin Co. Ag in the Classroom Melissa Lanczyk, Maridy Tso www.fcfbil.org

ICEARY Kari Docherty, Crystal Hossleton www.iceary.org

IL Bowling Association Bob Damon bowlillinois.com

IL Learning Tech Purchase Program

Karen Mueller www.iltpp.k12.il.us/webstore/default.wws

IL Dept. of Natural Resources Valerie Keener, Presenter www.dnr.illinois.gov/Pages/default.aspx

IL Petroleum Resources Board Lelan Russell www.iprb.org

IL Secretary Of State Sam Madonia www.cyberdriveillinois.com

Jeff-Co. Schools Credit Union Jane Loyd, Cyndy Ellis, Whitney Feather

www.jeffcocu.com

Jefferson Co. Retired Teachers Larry Pearson, Nancy Germann, Jerry & Carol Ritchey

www.irtaonline.org/documents/TheBasicsofIRTA.pdf

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http://www.asgllc.com

http://www.calcas.com/

https://www.campmanitowa.com/

http://www.cedarhurst.org/

https://www.commfirstbank.net/

http://www.crossroadshospital.com/Crossroads-Community-Hospital/home.aspx

http://www.cusumanoandsons.com/

http://www.fcfbil.org/

http://www.iceary.org/

http://bowlillinois.com/

http://www.iltpp.k12.il.us/webstore/default.wws

http://www.iltpp.k12.il.us/webstore/default.wws

http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.iprb.org/

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/

http://www.jeffcocu.com/

http://www.irtaonline.org/documents/TheBasicsofIRTA.pdf

http://www.irtaonline.org/documents/TheBasicsofIRTA.pdf

Exhibitors

Company Exhibitor Website

Kaplin Early Learning Company David McGee www.kaplanco.com

Lavender Ridge Cindy Johnston www.lavenderridge.net

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center

Jessica Palazzolo www.lincolnprairiebhc.com

McKendree University Melissa Meeker www.mckendree.edu

Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitors Center

Bonnie Jerdon www.mtvernon.com/newtourism/index2.htm

Modern Woodmen Lacey Copple www.modern-woodmen.org

Paparazzia Jewlrey Vickie Nollman, Carolyn Maclin paparazziaccessories.com

Peoples National Bank Susan Sochacki, Monica Wielt, Nena Rightnowar, Starr Reed

www.peoplesnationalbank.com

Smekens Education Brady Smekens www.smekenseducation.com

Special Olympics Rhonda Knight www.soill.org

SIUE-School of Education Angie White www.siue.edu

St. Louis District Dairy Council Joyce Fikri www.stldairycouncil.org

STI Mike Vallosio www.sti-k12.com

The Silver Chicks Krystie Brinkly www.silverchicks.com

Uniquely Rustique Jami Roethe, Niki Roethe www.shopfairfieldfirst.com/rustique.html

United Methodist Children’s Home Marcus Holland www.umchome.org

Usborne Books & Moore Ginger Robins, Sandy Fisher www.usborne.com

Whisper ISC, INC Connie Lee www.wisperisp.com

Zaner Bloser Bernard Turner www.zaner-bloser.com

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http://www.kaplanco.com/

http://www.lavenderridge.net/

http://www.mckendree.edu/

http://www.mtvernon.com/newtourism/index2.htm

http://www.mtvernon.com/newtourism/index2.htm

http://www.modern-woodmen.org/

http://paparazziaccessories.com/

https://www.peoplesnationalbank.com/

http://www.smekenseducation.com/

http://www.soill.org/

http://www.siue.edu/

http://www.stldairycouncil.org/

http://www.sti-k12.com/

http://www.silverchicks.com/

http://www.shopfairfieldfirst.com/rustique.html

http://www.shopfairfieldfirst.com/rustique.html

http://www.umchome.org/

http://www.usborne.com/

http://www.wisperisp.com/

https://www.zaner-bloser.com/

Topic Strands

Achievement & Student Growth

Susan Bishop & Butch Lockley Alisha Black

Nathan Davidson & Tammy Brothers William Koch

Meredith Murray Joey Rhodes

Matt Smith & Kelly Owens Dr. DeeAnn Schnautz

Administrator

Jeff Bailey N. Davidson & T. Brothers

Larry Kent & V. Jane Brown Meredith Murray Dr. Nick Osborne

Dr. James Rosborg Brian Schwartz Brenda Sullivan Butch Wilson

Brandon Wright

Assessment

Cheryl Cox Maggie Dickow

Michelle Escape, Joyce Coach & Kevin Juhas

Ann Garrett William Koch

Melanie Norman, Holly Davis & Sheila Stowers

Dr. DeeAnn Schnautz

At Risk/Alternative School/Truancy

Jeff Bullard Kari Docherty & Crystal Hosselton

Ron Glodoski Herman Lee Joey Rhodes

Audit/Monitoring

Larry Kent & V. Jane Brown

Behaviors

Susan Bishop & Butch Lockley George Clark

Ron Glodoski Kerry Hammonds & Jenn Robinet

Herman Lee Whitney Tripp & Mandy Davidson

Michael Vallosio

Benchmarks/State Standards

Rhonda Seibert & Jill Staley

Character Education-Relationships

Susan Bishop & Butch Lockley George Clark

Dan Grabel Kendra Smiley, Keynote

Classroom Management

Susan Bishop & Butch Lockley Herman Lee

Meredith Murray Joey Rhodes

Kristina Smekens Whitney Tripp & Mandy Davidson

Co-Teaching

Meagan Musselman/Wendy Fuchs Melanie Norman/Holly Davis

& Sheila Stowers

Coaching-Sports

Angie Higgins & Kristen Tate Tom Wheeler

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Topic Strands Common Core

Maggie Dickow Ann Garrett

Sharon Harms William Koch

Melissa Lamczyk & Maridy Tso Meagan Musselman & Wendy Fuchs

Brenda Sullivan Pam Walden

Niki Wisniewski & Michelle Miller

Continuing Education

Dr. Dan Jones & Julie Eisenhaur

Counselor/Social Worker

Jena Allen Lyndsey Moore

Curriculum

Cindy Birkner Bob Damon Ed Gorney Dan Grabel

William Koch Joey Rhodes

Donna Page & Kellie Woodrome Rhonda Seibert & Jill Staley

Evaluations

Nathan Davidson & Tammy Brothers Dr. Nick Osborne Jamey VanZandt

Extra-Curricular Activities

Neal Evilsizer & Bill England

Flipped Classroom

Dr. Tami Eggleston Diane Todd & Kaycee Hale

Foreign Language

David Edwards

General

Vernon Davis Kendra Smiley

Sid Milliner & Bob Pemberton Rebecca Roane Kurt Strothmann Thomas Wheeler

Hands On Activities

Melissa Lamczyk & Maridy Tso Rhonda Seibert & Jill Staley

History

Vernon Davis Sid Milliner & Bob Pemberton

Joey Rhodes Beth Spezia

Language /Writing

Kurt Strothmann Brenda Sullivan

Mathematics

Maggie Dickow David Kassner Pam Walden

Music

William Koch

PARCC

Sharon Harms Dr. DeeAnn Schnautz

David Kassner

Project Based Learning

Matt Smith & Kelly Owens

Physical Education

Bob Damon

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Topic Strands

Reading

Barnum Entertainment & Amusements Melanie Norman, Holly Davis

& Sheila Stowers Ginger Robins & Sandy Fisher

Kristina Smekens Niki Wisniewski & Marsha Garrett Niki Wisniewski & Michelle Miller

Resource Websites

Sharon Harms Luke Allen

RTI/IEP

Ron Glodoski Meagan Musselman & Wendy Fuchs

Pam Walden

Roundtables

Jena Allen Lyndsey Moore

Ryan Robinson & Angela Box

School Law

Dr. James Rosborg Brian Schwartz Brandon Wright

Science

Cindy Birkner Greg Hollmann Valerie Keener

Melissa Lamczyk & Maridy Tso Ryan Robinson & Angela Box

Beth Spezia Diane Todd & Kaycee Hale

Special Education

Bob Damon Ron Glodoski

Meagan Musselman & Wendy Fuchs Joey Rhodes Beth Spezia

Whitney Tripp & Mandy Davidson Pam Walden

Study Skills

Joey Rhodes Rebecca Roane

Teacher Licensure

David Edwards

TRS/IMRF/Finance

Christine Fine Rich Frankenfeld & Nick Stabler Jim Hughes & Gary Hamerski

Technology

Luke Allen Brittany Boldt

Nathan Davidson & Tammy Brothers Dr. Tami Eggleston

Sharon Harms Dave Hohulin

Donna Page & Kellie Woodrome Rebecca Roane Kurt Strothmann

Butch Wilson Niki Wisniewski & Michelle Miller

Transition

Alisha Black

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Jeff Baile began his law enforcement career in 1976 as a patrol officer with the Mendota Police Department where he received numerous letters of commendation for burglary, drug, and stolen vehicle arrests. He became an Illinois Conservation Police-man in 1979, ultimately assigned to Peoria County where he spent his entire 26 year career. Besides patrol duties, he served as a breath alcohol examiner, field training and forensics officer, academy instructor, and boat accident investigator. Due to his professional interviewing demeanor and expertise in persuasion methods, Jeff was often called upon to investigate dead-end/high profile cases throughout Illinois. Jeff’s engaging teaching style, experiences, and his characteristic way of injecting humor while teaching, keeps everyone professionally interested. Jeff is a Certified Forensic Interviewer and has extracted an estimated 5000 confessions from a variety of indi-viduals. Check out http://jbaile.com/ to learn more!

Forensic Interviewing, Lie Detection, & Persuasion Methods for School Administrators

(Course #950)

Administrator Academy begins immediately following the Keynote in 205-B.

9:45 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.

Participants will gain a practical understanding of contemporary truth and lie discrimination. They will be able to practically apply the methods presented during every day school situations when deception is spoken or truth is being withheld by students, parents, teachers, and/or community members. Participants will learn how to devel-op and customize the forensic methods presented for ongoing personal application in their respective venues. Outcomes:

Participants will understand forensic interviewing and forensic persuasion methods.

Participants will know contemporary forensic truth and lie recognition methodologies.

Participants will have a working knowledge of contemporary forensic persuasion methods and its applications.

Participants will understand the psychological aspects of prevarication.

$125 (includes lunch)

Name: _ School:

Address:

Email: ___Phone Number: _____

Payment is Enclosed Invoice for Payment

Please sign up by October 24, 2014. Space is limited.

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Clock Hour Evidence of Completion Form

Label documentation is required for each session that you attend, including the keynote and exhibits.

Additionally, you will be required to sign-in at each break out session attended.

Name: School: _______________________________

Mt. Vernon Conference ~ October 31, 2014

Please keep this copy for your professional development records.

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Exhibits 7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

(Closed during Keynote)

Place Documentation Here

Keynote 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Place Documentation Here

Session #1 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Place Documentation Here

Session #2 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Place Documentation Here

Session #3 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Place Documentation Here

Session #4 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Place Documentation Here

Registration Form October 31, 2014

Attendee __________________________________________(if multiple attendees, please attach list)

Email address______________________________ Facility Name & District __________________

Address __________________________________________ City/State/Zip ____________________

Facility Phone Number _______________________ Contact Name ___________________________

If an interpreter is needed, please indicate type: ____________________

Conference Registration Pricing

Organizational (entire staff attends) $25 per attendee includes $5 meal ticket

Individual (less than entire staff attends) $35 per attendee includes $5 meal ticket

Administrator Academy Pricing

Academy includes Conference Registration $125 per attendee includes lunch

Total Registration $___________

Total Administrator Academy $___________

Total enclosed or to be billed $___________

Send registration form and check payable to: Ron Daniels, Regional Supt. of Schools

Attn: Mt. Vernon Conference

1710 Broadway, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

You may also fax this completed form with attachments to 618-241-7868

or email to [email protected].

All registrants will receive a conference name badge that is required to be worn while attending the

conference. Name badges will be mailed for those registering by October 24, 2014. Attendees

registering after October 24, 2014 may pick up their name badges at the conference registration table

located in the Attendance Office near the lobby of Building H.

Clock hour labels, formerly known as CPDU labels, will be provided at the end of the keynote, at the

end of each session and in the exhibit areas in H-building. Labels are to be placed on the clock hour

form located in the conference program. Sign in sheets require attendee signatures at each session.

~ Refunds can only be issued prior to October 3, 2014 ~

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mt vernon conference 2014 booklet

Documents

lobby of h building

vernon conference

clock hour labels

mt vernon

h eastern illinois university

attendance office

clock hour form

registration table