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Major SponsorsRenaissance

Step By Step Learning

ExhibitorsAchieve3000

Benchmark Education Co. Curriculum Associates

Educational Technology Consultants, Inc.eduplanet21GrapeSEED

Happy NumbersHeinemann Publishing

Houghton Mifflin HarcourtImagine Learning

Mastery EducationMcGraw-Hill Education

MIND Research InstituteNational Geographic Learning

OSS/Kroy ProductsPCG Education

PearsonScholastic Education

ThinkStretchZaner-Bloser

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41. Proactivity, Practice, and Progress Presenters: Candice Jordon, Principal; Amanda Riley, Teacher; Toby Maykuth, Teacher; Albert Gallatin School District

Smithfield Elementary was placed in school improvement and had the lowest scores of any elementary school in the Albert Gallatin School District. Under the direction of the principal, Smithfield not only changed its vision, it also changed its methodology and practices. During this presentation, educational leaders and teachers will engage in a dialogue that encompasses core educational beliefs, strong leadership, and a shared ownership within the school community. Participants will hear a multitude of ideas for successfully implementing a proactive school culture with community support.

Tuesday, January 30 / 1:00-2:30 / Pointview Still OnWednesday, January 31 / 10:15-11:45 / Pointview CANCELLED

January 28-31, 2018Sheraton Station Square Hotel

Pittsburgh, PA

Leading & Learning

2018 Pennsylvania Title I Improving Schools Performance Conference

Sponsored by:Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)

andPennsylvania Association of Federal Program Coordinators (PAFPC)

alsoRenaissance and Step By Step Learning

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Step By Step Learning

ExhibitorsAchieve3000

Benchmark Education Co.

Educational Technology Consultants

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Heinemann Publishing

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Imagine Learning

Mastery Education

McGraw Hill Education

MIND Research Institute

OSS Kroy

Pearson

Scholastic Education

ThinkStretch

Zaner-Bloser

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Take a break and visit our vendors: Monday 10:45-11:15 and 3:30-4:00 Tuesday 9:30-10:00 and 2:30-3:00

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Table of Contents

2018 Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors .........................................................................................................................................ii

Map of Conference Facilites ................................................................................................................................................................iv

Theme & Purpose ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

About the Conference Agenda ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

Selecting Sessions to Attend ............................................................................................................................................................... 2

Act 48 Credit & Evaluation ................................................................................................................................................................ 2

General Session Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3

2018 Conference Agenda ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Participant Planning Guide ................................................................................................................................................................. 7

About the 2018 Session Descriptions .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Major Sponsor Sessions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Sessions Relevant to Elementary Reading & Writing Achievement ................................................................................... 11

Sessions Relevant to School Reform ............................................................................................................................................... 19

Sessions Relevant to Parent & Family Engagement ..................................................................................................................23

Sessions Relevant to Teacher Effectiveness ..................................................................................................................................27

Sessions Relevant to Mathematics Achievement .......................................................................................................................28

Sessions Relevant to Secondary Academic Achievement .......................................................................................................29

Sessions Relevant to Innovative Practices .....................................................................................................................................33

Session Master Schedule .....................................................................................................................................................................35

2018 Presenters .....................................................................................................................................................................................39

2018 Conference Staff .........................................................................................................................................................................41

Benefits of a PAFPC Membership...• News of the legislative activity in PA and Washington D.C.• PAFPC newsletters ‘the Outlook’ and online ‘Outlook Express’• Direct mailings on news of all Association-sponsored conferences• Direct mailings announcing important meetings held in your region of the State• Name of regional or state contact person who will give you personal assistance or advice

Join PAFPC using our online registration system @www.pafpc.org

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Theme & Purpose

About the Conference Agenda

The theme of the 2018 conference is Leading & Learning. Sessions at this year’s conference focus on effective strate-gies and interventions, achievement gap closure, support for struggling schools, school reform, parent and family engagement, teacher effectiveness, multi-tiered systems of support, school climate, and personalized learning.

The theme Leading & Learning directly reflects the purpose of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s goal in personalizing each child’s education through effective practice and strong leadership. Our expectation is that districts and schools use federal funds to implement programs and practices that are evidence-based and proven to be effective. Pennsylvania schools, teachers, and students will focus on literacy in Pennsylvania. Serving as examples, the 2017 Distinguished Schools will be honored for their achievements and share their successes throughout the conference.

With the implementation of ESSA, Pennsylvania educators must begin the hard work of meeting new require-ments and implementing new programs while continuing to hold students and teachers to high standards. During this conference, one of our goals is to present the most up-to-date information on Pennsylvania students and schools as well as provide networking opportunities for conference participants. By providing sessions on effective practices, participants will learn about proven strategies for Leading & Learning in schools and districts across the Commonwealth. By focusing on key areas, participants are provided the fundamental information necessary to meet the continuing challenges facing educators and students in Pennsylvania.

The purpose of this conference is to help school staff to learn specific strategies from one another that can help them improve the achievement of their students and meet the targets of the Pennsylvania Accountability System. To achieve its purpose, this conference brings together school and district staff who have improved and are continuing to improve the learning and achievement of students, and school and district staff who are seeking information about strategies and methods that can be used to improve student learning and achievement.

The Pennsylvania Title I Improving School Performance Conference registration opens on Sunday, January 28 at 4:00 p.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m. Conference registration will take place in the lobby of the Sheraton Station Square Hotel. No meals or other conference events will take place on Sunday. Conference activities will officially begin on Monday, January 29 with breakfast beginning at 7:00 a.m. followed by a welcome by Tamiya Larkin, President, PAFPC, and Susan McCrone, Chief, Division of Federal Programs, Pennsylvania Department of Education(PDE).

First General Session-Keynote: Monday from 8:15-9:15 a.m. (Ballroom)Brian Campbell, Director of the Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction, PA Department of Education

Second General Session-Distinguished Schools Awards Ceremony: Monday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Ballroom)Susan McCrone, Chief; Division of Federal Programs; Brian Campbell, Director of the Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction; Erin Derr, Regional Coordinator; Ken Krawchuk, Regional Coordinator; Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Third General Session: Tuesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. (Ballroom)David Volkman, Executive Deputy Secretary to the Secretary of Education, PA Department of Education

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Concurrent Sessions

About the Conference Agenda

This program booklet provides the following three items to help you select sessions to attend: • Conference Participant Planning Guide (page 7) • A description of the individual sessions (pages 9-34) • A master schedule of sessions for each day (pages 35-38)

It is strongly recommended that you choose an alternative for each time block as sessions are closed when all seats are taken. Note: If you cannot get into your first choice for a time block, it may be repeated at another time during the conference. Each session’s scheduled dates and times are listed at the bottom of each session description.

For those who have come as members of a team from a school or district, we encourage you to distribute your-selves across as many sessions as possible, and then use meal and free time to share what you have learned.

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Selecting Sessions to Attend

In addition to the distinguished schools celebration and the two general sessions, the conference program offers eight (8) sets of concurrent sessions: three (3) sets on Monday, three (3) sets on Tuesday, and two (2) sets on Wednesday morning.

A total of 42 different sessions are offered over the two and one-half days. All sessions are 90 minutes in length with many offered twice (please refer to the conference session grid and session descriptions to determine the dates/times/rooms for each session.

You will receive two evaluation links via email at the end of the ISP. It is important that you complete these evaluations by March 2, 2018 to be eligible for Act 48.

Overall Conference Evaluation: Your feedback on this evaluation will determine whether this conference will be offered in 2019, and, if so, what its design will be. You also must complete this evaluation to be eligible for Act 48.

Session Evaluation: Please complete a short Session Evaluation for each session that you attend. Not only will your feedback be helpful to presenters, it will also help PDE/PAFPC staff determine which sessions are most helpful to the field.

In addition, your responses to the questions about what you learned will provide valuable evidence as to the extent to which PAFPC-sponsored conferences are “continuing professional development opportunities.”

You must complete an Overall Conference Evaluation AND a Session Evaluation for each individual session in which you are requesting Act 48 hours by March 2, 2018.

Please Remember:

You must complete an Overall Conference Evaluation

AND a Session Evaluation

for each session in whichyou are requesting

Act 48 hours.

Northwest Tri-County IU 5 Act 48 Hours & Evaluations Directions

2018 General Sessions

First General Session Keynote: Monday, January 29 @ 8:15-9:15 a.m. Brian Campbell, Director of the Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction, PA Department of Education

Second General Session: Monday, January 29 @ 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Susan McCrone, Chief of the Division of Federal Programs; Brian Campbell, Director of the Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction; Erin Derr and Ken Krawchuk, Regional Coordinators, Division of Federal Programs; PA Department of Education

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Brian Campbell is the Director of the Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction for the Pennsylvania Department of Education, a position he has held since November of 2016. Prior to joining Secretary Rivera at PDE, Mr. Campbell completed his Bachelor’s Degree in English Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Principal’s Certification at Temple University, and his Su-perintendent’s Eligibility and doctoral credits in Educational Leadership at Shippensburg University. He began his career in education teaching English and Debate at Walkersville

High School in Frederick County Maryland. In 2002, he joined the staff at the Millersburg Area School District teaching English, Reading, and Public Speaking. Mr. Campbell served as Millersburg’s Middle School Principal and then Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction in 2008. Mr. Campbell has coached varsity football, baseball, and softball, including state cham-pions in Maryland and district champions in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Future Ready Index and ESSA Accountability

The purpose of this session is to discuss the operationalizing and proposed methodology for the Pennsylvania Future Ready Index and ESSA accountability, especially within the newly introduced, Career Readiness and On-track indicators.

Distinguished Schools Awards Overview & Ceremony

Susan McCrone, Chief of the Division of Federal Programs at the Pennsylvania Department of Education will discuss the status of Distinguished Schools to include statistics and methodology of selecting schools as well as the forecast for their future identifica-tion. The presenters will honor the 2017 Distinguished Schools during this special ceremony.

Photo (L to R): Erin Derr, Susan McCrone, & Ken Krawchuk. Photo-Brian Campbell (see above).

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Third General Session: Tuesday, January 30 @ 8:30-9:30 a.m.David Volkman, Executive Deputy Secretary to the Secretary of Education, PA Department of Education

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The Importance of Equity in Education

During this general session, Dr. Volkman will highlight the efforts made by PDE to emphasize the importance of equity in education to ensure all students receive a first-rate education to reach their true potential and succeed in life. David W. Volkman is the Executive Deputy Secretary to the Secretary of Education in the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In this position, he works on special projects and supports the Secretary on comprehensive statewide programs, specifically aimed at el-ementary and secondary education. In addition, he provides leadership for the depart-ment’s current efforts to assist the lowest performing schools with resources to improve student achievement. Additionally, he serves on the Pennsylvania State Roundtable Work-group, which focuses on educational success for students in foster care, and truancy pre-vention programs. He also oversees the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership Program, which offers professional development for building school and system leaders and is involved in

a variety of special projects, including the development of a new principal evaluation tool.

Prior to coming to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Volkman served as a classroom teacher, secondary principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent of schools in the Susquehanna Township School District in Dauphin County. Holding graduate degrees from Shippensburg University and Pennsylvania State University, he also was a Taft Scholar at Lehigh University, focusing on the role of political parties in the governmental process.

During his tenure in public education, Volkman has received a variety of awards and recognitions for his accomplishments; most recently, he was awarded the Education Visionary Award from Communities in Schools at their conference on October 15, 2015. His influence extends to community involvement, currently serving as a board member with the Education Adviso-ry Committee of the Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra, and the Central Pennsylvania Spelling Bee, facilitated by WITF.

Having worked for forty years in public education, he understands the importance and pressures on leaders to manage in a time of fiscal constraint and heightened accountability, while recognizing that educators must also engage in purposeful learning to serve students and promote their academic success.

April 29-May 2, 2018

50th Annual PAFPC ConferenceHershey Resort

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Future ConferencesAugust 15-17, 2018

Summer Leadership ForumSheraton Station SquarePittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Sunday, January 28, 2018

After 3:00 p.m. Hotel Check In4:00 -7:00 p.m. Conference Registration/Meet & Greet

Monday, January 29, 2018

7:00 a.m. Conference Registration opens 7:00 -8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast8:00 -8:15 a.m. Welcome: Tamiya Larkin, President, PAFPC; and Susan McCrone, Chief, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

8:15 -9:15 a.m. First General Session: “Pennsylvania Future Ready Index and ESSA Accountability” Brian Campbell, Director of the Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction, PA Department of Education

9:15 -10:45 a.m. • Concurrent Sessions

10:45 -11:15 a.m. Break/Vendor Visitations11:15 a.m. -12:45 p.m. • Concurrent Sessions 12:45 -2:00 p.m. Lunch2:00 -3:30 p.m. • Concurrent Sessions 3:30 -4:00 p.m. Break/Vendor Visitations4:00 -5:00 p.m. Second General Session: Distinguished Schools Awards Overview & Ceremony Susan McCrone, Chief; Division of Federal Programs; Brian Campbell, Director of the Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction; Erin Derr, Regional Coordinator; Division of Federal Programs; Ken Krawchuk, Regional Coordinator; Division of Federal Programs; PA Department of EducationEvening Dinner (on your own)

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

7:00 a.m. Conference Registration opens 7:00 -8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast8:00 -8:15 a.m. Conference Updates

8:30 -9:30 a.m. Third General Session: “The Importance of Equity in Education” David Volkman, Executive Deputy Secretary to the Secretary of Education, PA Department of Education 9:30 -10:00 a.m. Break/Vendor Visitations10:15 -11:45 a.m. • Concurrent Sessions 11:45 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Lunch1:00 -2:30 p.m. • Concurrent Sessions 2:30 -3:00 p.m. Break/Vendor Visitations3:00 -4:30 p.m. • Concurrent Sessions Evening Dinner (on your own)

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

7:00 -8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast8:15 -9:45 a.m. • Concurrent Sessions 9:45 -10:15 a.m. Break10:15 -11:45 a.m. • Concurrent Sessions Noon Conference Concludes

2018 Conference Agenda

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Congratulations Distinguished Title I SchoolsArts Academy at Benjamin RushAvona Elementary School

Bainbridge Elementary SchoolBaker Elementary SchoolBeaver-Main Elementary SchoolBell Twp Elementary SchoolBelle Valley Elementary SchoolBennetts Valley Elementary SchoolBentworth Elementary CenterBreezewood Elementary School

C G Johnson Elementary SchoolCalypso Elementary SchoolCambria Heights Elementary SchoolCanadochly Elementary SchoolCanton Area Elementary SchoolCarnegie Elementary SchoolCentral Columbia Elementary SchoolChestnut Hill Elementary SchoolClara Barton Elementary SchoolClark Elementary SchoolClark Wood Elementary SchoolClearview Elementary SchoolColebrookdale Elementary SchoolConneaut Lake-Sadsbury Elementary SchoolCranberry Elementary School

David Leech Elementary SchoolDr. Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School

East Forest Elementary SchoolEast Penn Elementary SchoolEast Pike Elementary SchoolEdgeworth Elementary SchoolEdinboro Elementary SchoolElderton Elementary SchoolElroy Avenue Elementary SchoolEmily Brittain Elementary School

Fallsington Elementary SchoolFawn Area Elementary SchoolForbes Road Elementary SchoolFranklin Towne Charter High School

Girls High School

Harmony Area Elementary SchoolHarrisburg High School - SciTech CampusHartman Elementary CenterHomer-Center Elementary SchoolHopewell Elementary SchoolHydetown Elementary School

Infinity Charter SchoolIroquois Elementary School

Jeffery Primary School

Kane Area Elementary SchoolKreutz Creek Elementary School

Lake-Noxen Elementary SchoolLankenau High SchoolLevel Green Elementary SchoolLiberty Elementary SchoolLincoln Elementary SchoolLoomis Elementary SchoolLorane Elementary School

Mahoning Elementary SchoolMedia Elementary SchoolMehoopany Elementary SchoolMendon Elementary SchoolMill Village Elementary SchoolMonroe Township Elementary SchoolMontandon Elementary SchoolMontgomery Elementary School

Nancy Grayson Elementary SchoolNew Emerson Elementary SchoolNew Franklin Elementary SchoolNew Oxford Elementary SchoolNewton-Ransom Elementary SchoolNortheast Bradford Elementary SchoolNorthside Elementary SchoolNorthwestern Elementary School

Oklahoma Elementary SchoolOswayo Valley High School

Parkview Elementary School

Parkway Center City High SchoolParkway Manor SchoolPeebles Elementary School

Perry Elementary SchoolPine Street Elementary SchoolPleasant Valley Elementary SchoolPleasantville Elementary SchoolPoff Elementary SchoolPort Matilda Elementary School

Rayne Elementary SchoolReserve Primary SchoolRiverside Elementary School WestRobison Elementary SchoolRockwood Area Elementary SchoolRossmoyne Elementary School

Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary SchoolSaltsburg Elementary SchoolScience Leadership AcademyShanksville-Stonycreek Elementary SchoolSmithfield Elementary SchoolSouth Elementary SchoolSouthern Fulton Elementary SchoolSouthside Elementary SchoolSpring City Elementary SchoolSpringfield Elementary SchoolSummit Township Elementary School

Thomas Wharton Elementary SchoolTinicum SchoolTroy Intermediate School

W. W. Evans Memorial Elementary SchoolW.G. Rice Elementary SchoolWard L. Myers Elementary SchoolWashington Elementary SchoolWashington Heights Elementary SchoolWasson Avenue Elementary SchoolWest Newton Elementary SchoolWestfield Area Elementary SchoolWharton SchoolWhite Deer Elementary SchoolWilliamsburg Community Elementary SchoolWorrall Elementary School

York Haven Elementary SchoolYork Township Elementary School

10th Annual Pennsylvania Distinguished Title I Schools AwardsSheraton Station Square Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA

Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Federal Programs

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It is strongly recommended that you choose an alternative for each time block, because sessions will be closed when all seats are taken. Note: If you cannot get into your first choice for a time block, it may be repeated at another time during the conference. Each session’s scheduled dates and times are listed at the bottom of each session description.

Time Block First Choice Alternative

Monday, January 298:15 to 9:15 a.m.

First General Session: “Pennsylvania Future Ready Index & ESSA Accountability”Brian Campbell, Director of the Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and

Instruction, PA Department of Education

Monday, January 299:15 to 10:45 a.m.

Monday, January 2911:15 to 12:45 p.m.



Second General Session: Distinguished Schools Awards CeremonySusan McCrone, Chief, Division of Federal Programs; Brian Campbell, Director,

Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction; Erin Derr and Ken Krawchuk, Regional Coordinators, Division of Federal Programs; PA Department of Education

Tuesday, January 308:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Third General Session: “The Importance of Equity in Education” David Volkman, Executive Deputy Secretary to the Secretary of Education,

PA Department of Education

Tuesday, January 3010:15 to 11:45 a.m.

Tuesday, January 301:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 303:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 318:15 to 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday, January 3110:15 to 11:45 a.m.

2018 Participant Planning Guide

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This section presents 42 session descriptions. These descriptions are provided to help you decide which sessions will best help you address the school improvement challenges that your district and/or your school face.

Each description contains the following information: (1) session number and title, (2) presenters, (3) Local Educational Agency (LEA)/Sponsor represented, (4) session dates, times, rooms. Each description then presents information about the content of the session and some of the activities in which participants will be involved during the conference session.

The sessions offered at the Pennsylvania/Title I Improving School Performance Conference are designed to share information about school improvement efforts that are making progress toward achieving the targets set by the Pennsylvania Accountability System, as well as information about specific improvement strategies that can assist in the design and implementation of more successful improvement efforts.

To help participants review the sessions, the following provides an overview of the logic used to group and order the sessions. The 42 sessions have been placed into the following eight categories:

Major Sponsor SessionsThese sessions are being provided by major sponsors of the Title I Improvement School Performance Conference.

Elementary Reading and Writing AchievementThese sessions were submitted with evidence of positive impact on one or both of these academic subjects. These sessions focus on pre-k, and elementary content.

School ReformThese sessions were submitted with evidence of effective implementation of large and small school reform initia-tives that have affected student achievement in positive ways.

Parent and Family EngagementThese sessions were submitted with evidence of success in communicating effectively with and engaging parents and families.

Teacher Effectiveness These sessions were submitted with evidence of positive impact on teacher effectiveness, instructional practices, classroom management or professional development and ultimately student achievement.

Mathematics AchievementThese sessions were submitted with evidence of positive impact mathematics achievement. These sessions focus on pre-k, elementary and secondary content.

Secondary Academic Achievement These sessions were submitted with evidence of positive impact on one or more academic subjects. These sessions focus on middle and high school content.

Innovative PracticesThese sessions were submitted with evidence of positive impact on various instructional programs and practices through the use of new and innovative practices.

About the 2018 Session Descriptions

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Step By Step Learning 1. Connecting Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Results Presenters: Pam Reagle, Director; Mike Grabarits, President/CEO, Step By Step Learning; Carole Geary, Retired Superintendent

When we link the assessment process with standards aligned instruction that utilizes evidence-based instructional practices, great things happen for learn-ers. We will review an assessment process that links with instructional practices that yield significant results for students. The use of formative and progressing monitoring data by teachers as part of a reflective practice that considers: Is my instruction working for students? What might I need to modify? Do students need more time? More opportunities in the form of reteaching and review? If my students are making progress, are they making enough progress? The use of formative and progress monitoring data by building leaders allows him/her to engage in meaningful discourse regarding instructional practice and individual students. We will guide participants through a reflective practice that includes the use of data and collaborative problem solving to ensure that each student’s learning is maximized.

Monday, January 29 / 9:15-10:45 / Admiral

Renaissance2. Practicing the Art of Personalized Instruction Presenter: Carolyn Denny, National Academic Advisor, Renaissance

Practicing the art of personalized instruction takes hours of preparation: gathering and analyzing data, unearthing content for practice, organizing materials for each student, and keeping track of individual results. The presenter will discuss ways to streamline the flow of data to plan, deliver, and track differentiated instruction, eliminating time spent organizing and translating between systems.

Monday, January 29 / 11:15-12:45 / Admiral

Major Sponsor Sessions

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Sessions Relevant to Reading & Writing Achievement

3. Innovation Literacy: Infusing STEAM & Children’s Literature for Connected Learning Presenter: Dr. Jacie Maslyk, Assistant Superintendent, Hopewell Area School District

4. Two Heads Are Better Than One! Presenters: Nina Delluso, Teacher; Sheena Micklo, Teacher; Shenandoah Valley School District

5. K-2 Multi-Sensory Education Presenters: Kimberly Parker, Reading Specialist; Tammy Snavely, Reading Specialist; Karen Sandloop, Reading Specialist; Catherine O’Connor, Reading Specialist; Governor Mifflin School District

6. Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using Formative Assessments to Drive Instruction Presenters: Adria Creswell, Academic Coach; Paula Jackson, Teacher; Todd Oswald, Principal; Owen J. Roberts School District

7. STEAM Through Literature Presenters: Carla Antoniades, Director of Pupil Services & Federal Programs; Kelly Foster, Teacher; Robin Heigley, Teacher; Cornell School District

8. It’s Not Magic…But We Have Learned Some Great Tricks! Presenters: Patricia Iracki, Reading Specialist; Mark Krokos, Teacher; Crestwood School District

9. Beyond the “Quick Fix”: Creating a Sustainable Writing Culture Presenters: Val Piccini, Literacy Specialist; Dr. Robert Buffone, Principal; Franklin Regional School District

10. The Balance of Building the Foundation to Sustain Literacy Gains Presenters: Lesley Matus, Assistant Principal & School Psychologist; Lauren Wood, Teacher; Shenandoah Valley School District

11. K-2 Literacy Success Presenters: Christine Gibson, Principal, Ellwood City Area School District; Suzanne Macik, Principal, Bentworth School District; Jaclyn Macioce, School Psychologist, Ellwood City Area School District

12. Increasing Student Performance on the PSSA Through Improving Foundational Literacy Skills Presenters: Courtney Lepore, Principal; Michele Possinger, Instructional Coach, Bangor Area School District

13. Our Journey Through the MTSS Process Using Data Driven Instruction Presenters: Nancy Kramer, Principal; Bobbi Apple, Teacher; Juniata County School District

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14. How Changing Assessments Improved Our Instruction Presenters: Dr. Sarah Bond, Reading Specialist; Megan Vallies, Reading Specialist; Valerie Birch, Reading Specialist; Indiana Area School District

15. Beyond the Bell: Extended Learning Opportunities Presenters: Lori Dzielski, Literacy Leader; Cristina Meinert, Reading Specialist; Cornell School District

16. Our Story: How New Oxford Elementary Became a Title I Distinguished School Presenters: Dr. Karen Sipe, Federal Programs Coordinator; Dr. Bryan Watkins, Assistant Principal; Lynne Miller, Reading Specialist; Conewago Valley School District

17. Innovative Early Literacy Efforts Through Partnerships (Pre-birth through 3rd Grade) Presenters: Eric Gaydos, Federal Programs Coordinator; Randy Miller, Curriculum Director; Katy Kimmel, Regional Representative, Scholastic, Inc.; Laurel Highlands School District

18. It’s Never Too Early To Be Someone’s Champion Presenters: Barbie Jones, Early Childhood Education Liaison; Cheryl Walters, Superintendent; Kris Higgs, Principal; Stacey Krull, Teacher; Derry Area School District

19. From Class to Intervention: Boosting Student Achievement Presenters: Jennifer Herman, Principal; Julie Deppen, Reading Specialist; Lisa Marsteller, Math Interventionist; Jennifer Scarborough, Reading Specialist; Lora Stubanas, Teacher; South Eastern School District

20. Low Budget Teacher: Thinking “Outside the Box” Presenters: Beth Weinel, Teacher; Danielle King, Reading Specialist; Apollo-Ridge School District

21. Determining Sight Word and Phonics Levels Presenters: Brooke Stebler, Reading Specialist; Melissa Sill, Intervention Specialist; Baldwin-Whitehall School District

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3. Innovation Literacy: Infusing STEAM and Children’s Literature for Connected Learning Presenter: Dr. Jacie Maslyk, Assistant Superintendent, Hopewell Area School District

STEAM education and the Maker Movement have col-lided, creating exciting opportunities for students. This intersection of creativity and innovation is spurring the development of new learning spaces, curriculum, and programming. This active session will allow teachers to explore meaningful ways to infuse design thinking, en-gineering, and tinkering into their classrooms by pairing children’s literature with hands-on STEAM and Maker learning promoting innovation literacy in the classroom.

Monday, January 29 / 11:15-12:45 / Woodlawn I & IIWednesday, January 31/ 8:15- 9:45 / Haselton I & II

4. Two Heads Are Better Than One! Presenters: Nina Delluso,Teacher; Sheena Micklo, Teacher; Shenandoah Valley School District

How do two very different teachers think and act as one? Join this hands-on session and experience how “Two Heads are Better than One.” We will model and role play using the intervention lessons and materials we have made and purchased as well as the instructional practices that are most effective in helping regular edu-cation and learning support students meet high literacy standards. Presenters will share materials and model ac-tivities designed for individual and small group learning centers. Presenters will also show how learning centers are engaging for students who are not in an intervention group and thus maximize instructional time for Tier 1.

Learn how we use music as part of daily protocols as we implement the “Marilyn Friend model” of collab-orative instruction. We will include actual materials, scheduling, centers, rituals, routines, and procedures used to plan and provide instruction while we monitor student growth and mastery of standards. Finally we will provide hands-on experience with setting individual student goals and show how goal setting motivates and energizes our students!

Monday, January 29 / 9:15-10:45 / Haselton I & IITuesday, January 30 / 1:00-2:30 / Haselton I & II

5. K-2 Multi-Sensory Education Presenters: Kimberly Parker, Tammy Snavely, Karen Sandloop, Catherine O’Connor, Reading Specialists; Governor Mifflin School District

Join us for an engaging and informative presenta-tion on multi-sensory education and its effects on phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency! Governor Mifflin School District is one of the eight school districts participating in the Pennsylvania Early Literacy Grant. Come see the well-documented results of multi-sensory education, and see how to use multi-sensory teaching materials and techniques across a variety of educational settings, including school and home.

Tuesday, January 30 / 10:15-11:45 / Reflections

6. Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using Formative Assessments to Drive Instruction Presenters: Adria Creswell, Academic Coach; Paula Jackson, Teacher; Todd Oswald, Principal; Owen J. Roberts School District

Are you tired of working hard without seeing the results you want to see? Do your students’ scores on unit as-sessments not reflect the effort and time you have put into your teaching? If this sounds familiar, this session is for you! During this session participants will learn how to use engaging activities as formative assessments in order to obtain immediate feedback on the effective-ness of a lesson. Participants will be provided with ideas of how to use data obtained by formative assessments in order to differentiate instruction immediately, so as to meet the needs of all students.

Activities will include the use of various technology, apps, and websites that can be used to obtain instant assessment results. The session will conclude with prac-tical steps for using that data to drive instruction. This is truly a session which will leave participants with practical activities to use in their classrooms the very next day so that they can work smarter, not harder!

Monday, January 29 / 11:15-12:45 / Haselton I & IIWednesday, January 31 / 10:15-11:45 / Brighton I & II

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7. STEAM Through Literature Presenters: Carla Antoniades, Director of Pupil Services & Federal Programs; Kelly Foster, Teacher; Robin Heigley, Teacher; Cornell School District

The first grade team from Cornell Elementary will lead you in a step by step tutorial on how to create an effective Maker Space in your building or classroom. They will also discuss time management and how they “found time” to incorporate Maker Space projects/activities into their schedule. Participants will discover how easy it is to take the reading series and integrate it with project based learning. Discover how students that often struggle with paper and pencil tasks can take learning to an all new level, while increasing their achievement, ability to problem solve, and collaborate with their peers all while making learning fun! Attend-ees will see several examples of completed projects and will also have the opportunity to leave the session with a project of their own.

Monday, January 29 / 9:15-10:45 / Brighton I & IIWednesday, January 31 / 10:15-11:45 / Woodlawn I & II

8. It’s Not Magic…But We Have Learned Some Great Tricks! Presenters: Patricia Iracki, Reading Specialist; Mark Krokos, Teacher; Crestwood School District

Although we aren’t sawing ladies in half or wearing black tuxedos, we are amazing even ourselves while making the learning gap disappear! We’re climbing the phono-logical tree, scaling the orthographic ladder, and setting brains on fire with research-based instructional content and activities. We are using the magic of technology to collect data, store data, and share data in real time. Teachers are transforming whole group, small group and intervention group lessons as they use spell-binding systematic, explicit, multi-sensory instruction.

This presentation isn’t smoke and mirrors, but real changes to the way real educators teach and meet in-dividual student needs. Come and join us as we share our bag of tricks!

Monday, January 29 / 11:15-12:45 / Brighton III & IV Monday, January 29 / 2:00-3:30 / Ellwood I & II

9. Beyond the “Quick Fix”: Creating a Sustainable Writing Culture Presenters: Val Piccini, Literacy Specialist; Dr. Robert Buffone, Principal; Franklin Regional School District

When writing scores plummeted to an all-time low, Heritage Elementary took a stand and committed to turning literacy instruction around, collectively planning for high levels of success for every student. Creating a culture of deep and continuous learning is slow and de-manding; but it is necessary. Teachers as lead learners of writing opened up writer’s notebooks for the first time, put pencil to paper, and embarked on a new journey of professional learning and trust. The story begins with authentic application of the question, “How can we work harder to get better at what we do?” The answer was found learning alongside each other: teachers and students in a co-constructivist environment.

With courage and stamina teachers are making mean-ingful steps towards change. The culture of writing has made a complete turn-around which includes two very important factors: students as writers and teachers and administrators as writers. This interactive and dialogic presentation will arm participants with the tools and strategic plan needed to move beyond dead end quick fixes of the past and forward into sustainable change towards growth in writing success!

Tuesday, January 30 / 10:15-11:45 / Haselton I & IIWednesday, January 31 / 8:15-9:45 / Fountainview

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10. The Balance of Building the Foundation to Sustain Literacy Gains Presenters: Lesley Matus, Assistant Principal & School Psychologist; Lauren Wood, Teacher; Shenandoah Valley School District

Come join us and learn about our challenges, solutions, and successes as we embarked on a multi-year journey to sustain literacy skills for every child in PreK-Grade 2. We will share the balance and shared responsibil-ity between an administrator and a classroom teacher. You will experience the processes and procedures that are making a difference in the mastery of early literacy standards for our regular education, learning support, and English Language Learners. See how we planned and implemented “looping” between K and Grade 1 while building a bridge between our school-based Pre K program and Kindergarten. We will show you how we designed a flexible schedule, recruited skilled teachers who could work collaboratively, increased teacher capacity, and put processes, proce-dures, rituals and routines in place to increase student mastery of grade level literacy standards in PreK-Grade 1. Participants will follow our journey and get new ideas plus hard-copy handouts to help you on your journey!

Monday, January 29 / 11:15-12:45 / Brighton I & IITuesday, January 30 / 1:00-2:30 / Reflections

11. K-2 Literacy Success Presenters: Christine Gibson, Principal, Ellwood City Area School District; Suzanne Macik, Principal, Bentworth School District; Jaclyn Macioce, School Psychologist, Ellwood City Area School District

This session will provide an overview of the K-2 literacy implementation and results for the first two years, in-cluding the impact on screening, diagnostics, and data use, professional development, intervention, realloca-tion of resources, parent involvement, and evaluation procedures. Data will be presented to demonstrate the results of the improved student achievement in this two year period. Leadership support within the two (2) Title I districts will be addressed with suggestions for other districts to replicate for success.

Tuesday, January 30 / 10:15-11:45 / AdmiralTuesday, January 30 / 3:00- 4:30 / Admiral

12. Increasing Student Performance on the PSSA Through Improving Foundational Literacy Skills Presenters: Courtney Lepore, Principal; Michele Possinger, Instructional Coach; Bangor Area School District

Participants will examine the ongoing process of im-proving the literacy skills of students. They will exam-ine the journey of the Five Points Elementary School that began in 2012. At the core of the process was the laser focus to ensure student reading success. An overview of how to build a data-driven school based with the common goal of ensuring all learn to read will be shared. This structure includes providing targeted, job-embedded professional development, aligning resources, scheduling school personnel, and creating a school dialogue focused on student achievement. In addition, participants will learn how working with multiple partnerships, both internal and external, will help leverage the resources and professional knowledge necessary to achieve this goal. Participants will examine where they are in the process of improving student literacy achievement and identify two actionable steps to further improve their practices.

Tuesday, January 30 / 1:00-2:30 / Admiral

13. Our Journey Through the MTSS Process Using Data Driven Instruction Presenters: Nancy Kramer, Principal; Bobbi Apple, Teacher; Juniata County School District

Participants will learn how Monroe Elementary has utilized the MTSS model and data analysis to meet the needs of all students and help to close the achievement gap. In addition, they will learn about the various inter-vention programs used to individualize student learn-ing. They will have opportunities to observe videos of interventions being delivered to students. Participants will have the opportunity to analyze student data, determine intervention groups, set goals, and deter-mine appropriate explicit instruction.

Tuesday, January 30 / 3:00-4:30 / Brighton III & IV

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14. How Changing Assessments Improved Our Instruction Presenters: Dr. Sarah Bond,Reading Specialist; Megan Vallies, Reading Specialist; Valerie Birch, Reading Specialist; Indiana Area School District

Looking to revise your school’s writing assessments? The process can be daunting and the grading can take even longer. Plus, what do the teachers do with the information afterwards? Come hear how a school re-vamped their writing assessments for kindergarten to grade three and how their students’ writing improved. Topics discussed will include purpose of assessments, how to create meaningful rubrics, and a system of writ-ing that can be utilized in all classrooms.

Monday, January 29 / 9:15-10:45 / Stoops Ferry Tuesday, January 30 / 1:00-2:30 / Stoops Ferry

15. Beyond the Bell: Extended Learning Opportunities Presenters: Lori Dzielski, Literacy Leader; Cristina Meinert, Reading Specialist; Cornell School District

The reading team from Cornell Elementary will discuss how they created, planned and executed an afterschool and summer program for students with significant read-ing deficits. Participants will learn how to pair reading programs with other existing district programs and make it fun and engaging for all students and their families. Learn how our summer and after school pro-gramming reduced our “summer slide” data and helped students return to school ready to learn.

Monday, January 29 / 9:15-10:45 / Reflections Wednesday, January 31 / 8:15-9:45 / Woodlawn I & II

16. Our Story: How New Oxford Elementary Became a Title I Distinguished School Presenters: Dr. Karen Sipe, Federal Programs Coordinator; Dr. Bryan Watkins, Assistant Principal; Lynne Miller, Reading Specialist; Conewago Valley School District

This presentation is intended for those who are interest-ed in hearing about what New Oxford Elementary has done to earn the recognition as a Title I Distinguished school. We will be sharing the process that we use for identifying students for intervention, creating interven-tion groups and for scheduling students for success. New Oxford Elementary jumped from an SPP score of 68.5 in 2015-2016 to an SPP of 81.5 in 2016-2017. This presentation will share information about all of the areas we believe have contributed to our success.

Tuesday, January 30 / 10:15 -11:45 / Pointview Tuesday, January 30 / 3:00-4:30 / Reflections

17. Innovative Early Literacy Efforts Through Partnerships (Pre-birth through 3rd Grade) Presenters: Eric Gaydos, Federal Programs Coordinator; Randy Miller, Curriculum Director; Katy Kimmel, Regional Representative, Scholastic, Inc.; Laurel Highlands School District

Through several grants, the Laurel Highlands School District developed the Mini-Mighty Mustang Program in order to provide additional literacy opportunities for students and parents in our community. Several com-ponents make up the program including: high school students mentoring pre-k students, effective use of technology and software in the pre-k/kindergarten classrooms, literacy events, professional development events, and early literacy packets mailed home to stu-dents. The district’s partner from Scholastic, Inc. will share ideas and suggestions for managing effective parent and family engagement activities.

Monday, January 29 / 9:15-10:45 / Fountainview Tuesday, January 30 / 3:00 -4:30 /Ellwood I & II

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18. It’s Never Too Early To Be Someone’s Champion Presenters: Barbie Jones, Early Childhood Education Liaison; Cheryl Walters, Superintendent; Kris Higgs, Principal; Stacey Krull, Teacher; Derry Area School District

Over the past several years, the Derry Area School District has made early childhood education a priority in our lit-eracy continuum. After only a few short years with these initiatives, we have completely inverted our kindergarten screener data. Today, over 70% of our students come in and score either proficient or advanced! Our bonds and connections with incoming students and their families have never been stronger.

Our presentation will highlight our initiatives including: birth to age two programs, parent engagement, pre-school partnerships, interactive book themed literacy experiences, and our free in-home kindergarten-readiness program. The presentation will be delivered interactively, blending discussion and exploration of resources from the implementation of our birth to Pre-k program. A question and answer period will round out the session. Join us to become a champion for children today!

Monday, January 29 / 2:00- 3:30 / FountainviewTuesday, January 30 / 10:15-11:45 / Fountainview

19. From Class to Intervention: Boosting Student Achievement Presenters: Jennifer Herman, Principal; Julie Deppen, Reading Specialist; Lisa Marsteller, Math Interventionist; Jennifer Scarborough, Reading Specialist; Lora Stubanas, Teacher; South Eastern School District

This session will give an overview of how students are intentionally placed based on MTSS data within class-rooms. This data includes, CDT scores, Study Island, PSSAs, written math benchmarks, and Fountas and Pinnell benchmark scores. We will walk through a typi-cal day in the life of at-risk students. We will focus on whole group instruction, small group instruction, and intense intervention strategies. Classroom teachers, reading specialists, interventionists, paraprofession-als, students, and administrators will discuss the role they play in helping these students grow and succeed. Participants will be provided with resources that can be used to implement this model in their own schools.

Monday, January 29 / 2:00-3:30 / Haselton I & II Wednesday, January 31 / 10:15-11:45 / Ellwood I & II

20. Low Budget Teacher: Thinking “Outside the Box” Presenters: Beth Weinel, Teacher; Danielle King, Reading Specialist; Apollo-Ridge School District

The Apollo-Ridge Elementary School has a wide range of educational needs with an increased amount of stu-dents reading below grade level. We realized teaching from a canned series stifles the teachers knowledge of the how, what, and why of instruction. We also realized testing and placement wasn’t the answer. By thinking “outside the box”, the Apollo-Ridge 4/5 grade ELA team has successfully built a genre-based curriculum from the ground up. They have worked together to build a schedule that allows them to differentiate instruction and push into other grade levels. Their curriculum in-cludes a strong common core and guided reading focus backed-up with shared teaching, PLC time, and a lot of collaboration!

During this hands-on session, you will learn how special education and regular education classrooms can be bridged to support student needs. You will also learn about the 15 day genre study and how to choose a va-riety of differentiated resources to meet the individual instructional levels of your students. You will leave with many ideas and resources to help you creatively engage your students while meeting their needs. If you have felt “boxed in a manual”, join us for a “thinking outside the box” discussion!

Monday, January 29 /11:15-12:45 / FountainviewTuesday, January 30 / 1:00- 2:30 / Brighton I & II


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21. Determining Sight Word and Phonics Levels Presenters: Brooke Stebler, Reading Specialist; Melissa Sill, Intervention Specialist; Baldwin-Whitehall School District

During this session, participants wil be provided with hands-on practice and materials to determine students pho-nics/sight word/retell levels based on the word of Beck and Bear. We will also show you how to use technology to help you organize and group students based on the assessments you will administer. The goal of the session is to make you feel comfortable with assessments, interventions, and data warehousing tools which will be crucial to upgrading your current MTSS/RtII model for reading intervention.

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22. “So, You Think You’re the Best? No Room to Improve? Think Again!” Presenters: Joseph Gorham, Superintendent; Kevin Seyer, Principal & Early Literacy Coordinator; Crestwood School District

23. Learning Has No Boundaries. Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day Presenters: Christine Ross, Principal & Federal Programs Coordinator; Karen Legters, Teacher; Christina White, Teacher; Jodi King, Teacher; Kiski Area School District

24. Growing Up Charter Presenters: Anne Clark, Director of Community Outreach; Dr. Leonard Hart, Principal/CEO; Akilah Hawkins, Culture & Climate Coach; Kristen Sipe, Academy Coach; Lincoln Charter School

25. Getting Students Hooked on Reading…Combining Literature and STEM. Yes You Can! Presenters: Holly Garner, Principal; Bill McKay, Assistant Superintendent; Governor Mifflin School District

26. Schoolwide Interventions: Putting It All Together Presenters: Janine Smith, Reading Specialist; Mary Tunall, Reading Specialist/ ESL Specialist; Linda Lorenzo, Principal; Kane Area School District

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Step By Step AD

Results Matter! Don't miss these featured presentations!

"So you think you're the best? No room to improve? - Think Again"Crestwood School District - Joseph Gorham, Superintendent and Kevin Seyer, Principal Jan 29th, 9:15am - 10:45am, Brighton III & IV

❖ Learn about our journey and listen to honest realizations that have put us back on a trajectory of success. Duringthis session you will be entertained, inspired, and educated to the fact that, “everyone can grow and improve.

"Two Heads are Better than One!"Shenandoah Valley School District - Nina Delluso and Sheena Micklo, Teachers Jan 29th, 9:15am - 10:45am, Haselton I & IIJan 30th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm, Haselton I & II

❖ Join this hands-on session! We will model and role play using the intervention lessons and materials we havemade and purchased as well as the instructional practices that are most effective in helping regular education andlearning support students meet high literacy standards.❖ Presenters will share materials and model activities designed for individual and small group learing centers. Alsothey will show how learning centers are engaging for students who are not in an intervention group and thusmaximize instructional time for Tier 1.❖ Hands-on experience with setting individual student goals and how goal setting motivates and energizes ourstudents!

"It's Not Magic...but we have learned some great tricks!"Crestwood School District - Patricia Iracki and Mark Krokos, Teachers Jan 29th, 11:15am - 12:45am, Brighton III & IVJan 29th, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, Ellwood I & II

❖ We're climbing the phonological tree, scaling the orthographic ladder, and setting brains on fire with research-based instructional content and activities.❖ Teachers are transforming whole group, small group and intervention group lessons as they use spell-bindingsystematic, explicit, multi-sensory instruction.❖ This presentation isn't smoke and mirrors, but real changes to the way real educators teach and meet individualstudent needs

❖ We will show you how we designed a flexible schedule, recruited skilled teachers who could work collaboratively,increased teacher capacity and put processes, procedures, rituals and routines in place to increase student masteryof grade level literacy standards in PreK-Grade 1.

The Balance of Building the Foundations to Sustain Literacy GainsShenandoah Valley School District - Lesley Matus, Asst Principal and Lauren Wood, TeachersJan 29th, 11:15am - 12:45am, Brighton I & IIJan 30th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm, Reflections

Connecting Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for ResultsStep By Step Learning - Pam Reagle, Director and Carole Geary, Retired Superintendent Jan 29th, 9:15am - 10:45am, Admiral

Increasing Student Performance on the PSSAs through Improving Foundational Literacy SkillsBangor Area School District -Courtney Lepore, Principal and Michele Possinger, TeacherJan 30th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm, Admiral

❖ Overview of how to build a data-driven school based with the common goal of ensuring all learn to read will beshared.❖ This structure includes providing targeted, job-embedded professional development, aligning resources,scheduling school personnel, and creating a school dialogue focused on student achievement.

❖ We will review an assessment process that links with instructional practices that yield significant results forstudents.❖ The use of formative and progressing monitoring data by teachers as part of a reflective practice that considers: Ismy instruction working for students? What might I need to modify? Do students need more time? More opportunitiesin the form of reteaching and review? If my students are making progress, are they making enough progress?

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22. “So, You Think You’re the Best? No Room to Improve? Think Again!” Presenters: Joseph Gorham, Superintendent; Kevin Seyer, Principal & Early Literacy Coordinator; Crestwood School District

Come hear the wake-up call a long standing, highly successful school district received once the leaders and teachers realized the ground they were trotting on was not as stable as once thought. The Crestwood School District has been on top in Luzerne County according to state scores for years. With those accomplishments, administrators, teachers, and parents alike began to fall victim to the perils of “same-think.” Unfortunately, a potential storm was on the horizon just beneath the veneer of composite scores. Once the data was peeled back and examined through a fresh lens it became ap-parent there was much work to do! Learn about the district’s journey and listen to honest realizations that have put them back on a trajectory of success. During this session you will be entertained, inspired, and learn that everyone can grow and improve.

Monday, January 29 / 9:15-10:45 / Brighton III & IV

23. Learning Has No Boundaries. Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day Presenters: Christine Ross, Principal & Federal Programs Coordinator; Karen Legters, Teacher; Christina White, Teacher; Jodi King, Teacher; Kiski Area School District

North Primary School serves 560 students from kin-dergarten through fourth grade and is one of three primary schools in the Kiski Area School District. This session will share the story of how the school eliminated teacher isolation and replaced it with collaborative pro-cesses that are deeply embedded into the daily life of the school. Grade level collaborative teams are working interdependently to achieve a common goal for which every team member is mutually accountable. Daily work is centered around four fundamental questions: 1) What is it we expect kids to learn? 2) How do we know when they have learned the information? 3) How will we respond when students do not learn? 4) How will we respond when some students already know it? This ses-sion will explain how these fundamental questions guide the conversations of the entire staff, the collaborative teams, and the day-to-day work of teachers. Presenters will share the process that was employed, along with recommendations for other schools who are looking for ways to improve student academic success through the creation of high-performing collaborative teams.

Monday, January 29 / 2:00-3:30 / Reflections Wednesday, January 31 / 8:15-9:45 / Ellwood I & II

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24. Growing Up Charter Presenters: Anne Clark, Director of Community Outreach; Dr. Leonard Hart, Principal/CEO; Akilah Hawkins, Culture & Climate Coach; Kristen Sipe, Academy Coach; Lincoln Charter School

Lincoln Charter School (LCS) was established in 2000 as the first conversion school in the state of Pennsyl-vania. The school, located in York, Pennsylvania, has been described as an oasis for the students, parent and community of York. LCS has the same challenges as any urban area school including: high poverty, high crime, high teacher turn-over, and high student needs. LCS has been able to take the challenges of the community and turn them into successes for the students, parents, staff, and community. The school uses a distributed leader-ship model to meet the high demands of being both a school and a district. LCS has had much success over the last 17 years including local, state, and national recogni-tion for their work in student leadership, health equity and academics. The presenters will share their success and what it means to be a charter school with the par-ticipants in the session. Participants should expect to leave inspired and ready to take on the challenges in their own schools with a new tools and supports.

Monday, January 29 / 11:15-12:45 / Pointview Tuesday, January 30 / 3:00 - 4:30 / Fountainview

25. Getting Students Hooked on Reading… Combining Literature and STEM. Yes You Can! Presenters: Holly Garner, Principal; Bill McKay, Assistant Superintendent; Governor Mifflin School District

Can you get your students “hooked” on reading again? Can you combine STEM and literature? YES YOU CAN!! In this session, we will partner authentic literature with STEM activities to provide integrated and inquiry based learning opportunities for your elementary students. Teachers will leave this session with book titles, Engi-neering Design Challenges, and STEM activities to use in their classrooms. All of these will be modeled through active participation. Presenters will also share how to organize and implement a One School. One Book. initiative in your schools and with your families and communi-ties. Participants will learn how to involve students and families in “award winning”, fun, and purposeful activities spotlighting fluency and comprehension, while fostering a true love of reading. Timelines of various activities will be shared with participants and examples of these activities will be presented.

Participants will leave this session energized and ready to implement new, exciting ideas into their classrooms and schools.

Monday, January 29 / 2:00 -3:30 / Admiral

26. Schoolwide Interventions: Putting It All Together Presenters: Janine Smith, Reading Specialist; Mary Tunall, Reading Specialist/ESL Specialist ; Linda Lorenzo, Principal; Kane Area School District

Participants will review an elementary (K-5) interven-tion model. The findings from the model and interven-tions implemented will inform administrators and edu-cators on how to identify, remediate, and accommodate students within a schoolwide MTSS Framework.

Monday, January 29 / 11:15 - 12:45 / Stoops FerryWednesday, January 31 / 10:15- 11:45 / Haselton I & II

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27. How One School District F.R.A.M.E.D. Family Engagement Differently Presenters: Dr. Jane L. Coughenour, Director of Federal Programs; Pamela Gordon, Coordinator of PreK & Elementary Education; Dr. Amy Dellapenna, Literacy Coordinator (3-5); MaryLynn Zoscak, Literacy Coordinator (K-2); McKeesport Area School District

28. Engaging Parents and the Community Presenters: Lisa Hoover, Reading Intervention Coordinator; Wendy Arentz, Reading Specialist; Mechanicsburg Area School District

29. Increasing Family Engagement: A Time to Collaborate and Share Ideas Presenters: Susan Martin, Principal; Tami Corman, Teacher; Tanya Allard, Teacher; Merri Shellenberger, Reading Specialist; Shippensburg Area School District

30. Parent Involvement That Works! Let’s Get Our Parent Hooked on STEAM & Literacy! Presenters: Brett Esbenshade, Principal; Michelle Perry, Kindergarten Coordinator; Ephrata Area School District

31. Beyond the Bell: Promoting Greater Family Involvement Through Exhibitions & Challenges Presenters: Sarah Gazze, Reading Specialist; Judi Constantine, Teacher; Lori Mertz, Reading Specialist; Greensburg Salem School District

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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Title I State Parent Conference

Call for PresentersJuly 10-12, 2018

Seven Springs Resort, Champion PA

Title I State Parent Advisory Council (SPAC) is seeking presenters for the 23rd annual Title I

Parent Conference on July 10-12, 2018 at Seven Springs. This event is the largest of its kind in

the state. It is unique because it is the only parent conference in which an award-winning child

care staff offers a day camp for kids ages 4-12. The event’s casual format is a great opportunity

to inform and motivate parents to become more involved in school.

As always, workshops regarding topics dealing with parent leadership, the parent school connec-

tion, the Title I law, and core subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, and science are popular.

Although funding for this conference does not allow us to offer an honorarium to presenters,

we can pay for mileage, lodging and conference meals at Seven Springs for presenters listed on

the application. We cannot pay for food and lodging for guests. No more than two presenters

per workshop are permitted.

School staff, parents, community groups, and organizations that would like to share innovative

strategies to engage parents in their child’s education are encouraged to complete a presenter

application and return by March 1, 2018. Fillable applications may be downloaded from the SPAC

website: www.spac.k12.pa.us.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application in the mail,

please call 800-942-8035 x1244.

S P A CS t a t e P a r e n t A d v i s o r y C o u n c i l

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27. How One School District F.R.A.M.E.D. Family Engagement Differently Presenters: Dr. Jane L. Coughenour, Director of Federal Programs; Pamela Gordon, Coordinator of PreK & Elementary Education; Dr. Amy Dellapenna, Literacy Coordinator (3-5); MaryLynn Zoscak, Literacy Coordinator (K-2); McKeesport Area School District

To enhance the relationships between school staff, stu-dents and families, the school set out to develop family night events that all families would be excited to attend. We moved away from lecture style presentations and F.R.A.ME.D. (Family Relevant Activities Making Educa-tional Differences) these events to reengage the dis-engaged family. We found that learning opportunities are embedded in everyday activities and our approach is to point them out as our parents are actively involved in doing an activity with their family. The session will provide the attendees with information about how we moved from traditional parent involvement activities to activities that blend home and school.

All attendees will receive information that we have created they can take back to their school districts and replicate. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their experiences with the group and have open dialogue about family engagement. The session goal is to help all attendees to create the most meaningful and effective family engagement activities.

Monday, January 29 / 9:15-10:45 / Woodlawn I & IITuesday, January 30 / 10:15-11:45 / Stoops Ferry

28. Engaging Parents and the Community Presenters: Lisa Hoover, Reading Intervention Coordinator; Wendy Arentz, Reading Specialist; Mechanicsburg Area School District

Family engagement is recognized as a critical strategy to support student learning and academic achievement. But how do schools engage every family? Mechanic-sburg Area School District is working to establish an inviting culture for family and community engagement. This session will share a brief overview of the research that guided our efforts to improve engagement and examine programs that have seen positive results, in-cluding Title 1 Night, Literacy Night under the Lights, Mission Transition, Community Classrooms (Off-site Tutoring), and more. We will conclude with a round table discussion where participants can reflect on their current practices and share examples of family engage-ment in their schools. In this way we can learn from each other’s successes.

Monday, January 29 / 2:00- 3:30 / Woodlawn I & IIWednesday, January 31 / 8:15- 9:45 / Brighton III & IV

29. Increasing Family Engagement: A Time to Collaborate and Share Ideas Presenters: Susan Martin, Principal; Tami Corman, Teacher; Tanya Allard, Teacher; Merri Shellenberger, Reading Specialist; Shippensburg Area School District

Many schools with increasing poverty rates tend to show a decrease in parent engagement for a variety of reasons. Nancy Grayson Elementary School is defy-ing this trend by showing a steady increase in parent engagement as our poverty continues to increase. This session is intended to share Nancy Grayson’s parent engagement strategies with others and also provide opportunities for schools/districts to collaborate and discuss the strategies they use to reach parents.

Monday, January 29 / 2:00-3:30 / Brighton III & IVWednesday, January 31 / 10:15-11:45 / Brighton III & IV

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30. Parent Involvement That Works! Let’s Get Our Parent Hooked on STEAM & Literacy! Presenters: Brett Esbenshade, Principal; Michelle Perry, Kindergarten Coordinator; Ephrata Area School District

The Ephrata Area School District has been fortunate to have strong and active parent involvement in recent history. Through a variety of parent/family events, our elementary schools have experienced success in mak-ing parents feel more comfortable with the school and teachers. Through before school, during school, and after school events; our elementary schools have seen a very large increase in parent involvement. It is all about having the right incentives for parents! The goals for our events include making sure our parents feel comfort-able with our school community, while increasing their toolbox of ideas in STEAM and literacy to help support their children at home.

Participants will learn about the partnerships devel-oped in order to create and maintain successful parent involvement activities and be given specific informa-tion about several of our parent involvement activities. Survey results from events with successes and struggles will also be shared.

Monday, January 29 / 2:00-3:30 / Brighton I & II

31. Beyond the Bell: Promoting Greater Family Involvement Through Exhibitions & Challenges Presenters: Sarah Gazze, Reading Specialist; Judi Constantine, Teacher; Lori Mertz, Reading Specialist; Greensburg Salem School District

What do BINGO, hot chocolate, and a treasure map have in common? They are all things Amos K. Hutchin-son Elementary School has used to promote greater parental involvement in the educational process. We all know students meet with greater success in school if there is support at home and a strong home-school connection. However, ensuring these pieces are in place is no easy undertaking. Sometimes, taking a novel ap-proach to promote learning beyond the classroom walls is enough to engage students and parents alike, thereby enriching the learning process for all.

It is one of our goals at Amos K. Hutchinson Elementary to invite and involve the parents in their children’s edu-cation from the first day of Kindergarten and beyond. Come and find out about our Spring Exhibit and our Academic Challenges, such as Book BINGO and our Math and Reading Cocoa Challenge. We will provide materials and resources needed to start these parent initiatives in your school building.

Help foster your students’ learning outside of the classroom and beyond the bell. Get families involved!

Monday, January 29 / 2:00-3:30 / Stoops Ferry Wednesday, January 31 / 10:15-11:45 / Fountainview

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32. The Impact of Computer Adaptive Assessments on One School District Presenters: Janet Wolff, Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology; Pam Vlasaty, Director of Pupil Services; Kelly Apruzzi, Principal; LouAnn Fehr, Reading Specialist; Jennifer Allen, Data Specialist, Nazareth Area School District

33. Effective Supports for All Students Presenters: Mike Wells, Principal & Federal Programs Coordinator; Jenna Boyce, Teacher; Becky Roof, Teacher; Katie Steever, Teacher, Canton Area School District

32. The Impact of Computer Adaptive Assessments on One School District Presenters: Janet Wolff, Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology; Pam Vlasaty, Director of Pupil Services; Kelly Apruzzi, Principal; LouAnn Fehr, Reading Specialist; Jennifer Allen, Data Specialist; Nazareth Area School District

The Nazareth Area School District struggled, like many districts, in finding the balance between assessing students and teaching students. The need for student learning data is vital, but the district found that it had inconsistent and overlapping data, a lack of a clear focus on the use of data, and varying administration of assess-ments, which impacted the reliability and consistency of the student data.

Presenters will share their three-year journey to find a balance between assessing and teaching students. This journey will include the impact of STAR assessments on the RtII framework, supports to students, and data analysis to inform instruction in the classroom.

Tuesday, January 30 / 10:15-11:45 / Brighton I & IIWednesday, January 31 / 8:15-9:45 / Brighton I & II

33. Effective Supports for All Students Presenters: Mike Wells, Principal & Federal Programs Coordinator; Jenna Boyce, Teacher; Becky Roof, Teacher; Katie Steever, Teacher; Canton Area School District

This session will provide insight, based on data, con-firming the effectiveness of our co-teaching and Title I support models, as demonstrated by emetric growth data. The co-teaching and Title I support models that we have in place have shown to positively impact student achievement growth in all performance levels through-out the school. The session will include discussion and activities regarding disability awareness, effective co-teaching models, how to effectively provide pull-out Title I math and reading supports, and differentiation practices for all students.

Monday, January 29 / 11:15-12:45 / ReflectionsTuesday, January 30 / 10:15- 11:45 / Brighton III & IV


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You will receive two evaluation links via email at the end of the ISP. It is important that you complete these evaluations by March 2, 2018 to be eligible for Act 48.

Overall Conference Evaluation: Your feedback on this evaluation will determine whether this conference will be offered in 2019, and, if so, what its design will be. You also must complete this evaluation to be eligible for Act 48.

Session Evaluation: Please complete a short Session Evaluation for each session that you attend. Not only will your feedback be helpful to presenters, it will also help PDE/PAFPC staff determine which sessions are most helpful to the field.

In addition, your responses to the questions about what you learned will provide valuable evidence as to the extent to which PAFPC-sponsored conferences are “continuing professional development opportunities.”

You must complete an Overall Conference Evaluation AND a Session Evaluation for each individual session in which you are requesting Act 48 hours by March 2, 2018.

Please Remember:

You must complete an Overall Conference Evaluation

AND a Session Evaluation

for each session in whichyou are requesting

Act 48 hours.

Northwest Tri-County IU 5 Act 48 Hours & Evaluations Directions

34. It All “Centers” Around Instruction. A Framework for Increasing Student Mathematical Achievement Presenters: Joseph Yanek, Principal; Isabel Resende, Assistant Superintendent; Nazareth Area School District

We all know struggling math students need more time doing math. It All “Centers” Around Instruction gives teachers the framework to give struggling math students more focused instructional time with their math teacher. When teachers use a math workshop model of instruction, it frees the teacher up to spend more time with the struggling math students using small group differentiated instruction. Students will be “doing” math and not just listening to math. By going to the math workshop model, our teachers have been able to raise our most struggling math students’ mathematical achievement.

Tuesday, January 30 / 3:00-4:30/ Stoops FerryWednesday, January 31 / 8:15-10:45 / Stoops Ferry

Sessions Relevant to Mathematics Achievement

34. It All “Centers” Around Instruction. A Framework for Increasing Student Mathematical Achievement Presenters: Joseph Yanek, Principal; Isabel Resende, Assistant Superintendent; Nazareth Area School District

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35. Personalizing the Classroom to Optimize Student and School Success Presenters: Kristen Bruck, Teacher; Jenna DeFrancisco, Teacher; Carise Comstock, Principal & Federal Programs Coordinator; Lauren Sheldon, Assistant Principal; Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts

36. Transforming Performance Through Personalized Learning Presenters: Jeffrey S. Malaspino, Superintendent; Jody Gary, Teacher, Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District; Malynda Maurer, Summit Schools Mentor; Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8

37. Finding a Voice: School Practices That Positively Impact the Transition to High School Presenters: Mark Avitabile, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Valerie Eckman, Director of Curriculum & Instruction; Interboro School District

38. Planning for Text-Dependent Analysis Instruction Presenters: Michael Stoudt, Principal; Coleen Crills, Teacher; Jill Madsen, Reading Specialist; Boyertown Area School District

Sessions Relevant to Secondary Academic Achievement

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Join Us in Celebratingour 50th Year

...working with you to meet the needs of administrators, teachers and students

Request for Proposals (RFP)All are encouraged to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2018 Annual PAFPC Conference. RFPs may be submitted on a rolling basis, but no later than March 12, 2018 and will be reviewed as they are received. Selection and notification occur as they are approved.

Mark your calendars now! RFP’s and general conference registration is open now on our website (www.pafpc.org). If you have questions, please feel free to contact PAFPC Executive Director, Jim Sheffer, at [email protected].

A brief overview The conference will center on the correct use of federal funds for programs with the primary focus on changes in the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Uniform Grants Guidance (UGG). Leading and Learning requires networking together with PDE, IUs, district, school and business staff, and parents in order to share strategies in the creation of successful, effective and compliant programs.

Individual Concurrent Sessions will supplement the general sessions and will fine tune the key topics as well as share learning experiences in the three familiar core areas:

• Technical Assistance with the Correct Use of Federal and State Resources• Technical Assistance with Audit and Fiscal Compliance• Technical Assistance with Effective Instructional Programs, Materials and Technology

Visit www.pafpc.org for more information!

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35. Personalizing the Classroom to Optimize Student and School Success Presenters: Kristen Bruck, Teacher; Jenna DeFrancisco, Teacher; Carise Comstock, Principal & Federal Programs Coordinator; Lauren Sheldon, Assistant Principal; Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts

Every teacher knows their students are more than just a test score. How do you manage the needs of individual students while still meeting state test-taking mandates? This session will unpack the research-based teaching strategies that one high school used to frame their work and improve student achievement, earning them the designation of a PA Title I Reward School: High Achieve-ment, two years in a row! Led by a teacher with a PVAAS growth score of 4.41, this session will focus on specific classroom and school-wide interventions that work!

Results show tremendous student growth and achieve-ment, including a 100% pass rate for second-time test-takers on the Keystone Literature Exam in 2017, an average growth of 30 points school-wide on all Keystone Exams, and an overall SPP score of 89.2. Individualized, data-based, authentic remediation, as well as a tiered-support system that doesn’t just focus on tests will be discussed.

Participants will leave with a renewed focus on the value of personalizing each child’s education through effec-tive practices that can be utilized to optimize student success.

Monday, January 29 / 9:15-10:45 / PointviewTuesday, January 30 / 1:00-2:30 / Brighton III & IV

36. Transforming Performance Through Personalized Learning Presenters: Jeffrey S. Malaspino, Superintendent; Jody Gary, Teacher; Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District; Malynda Maurer, Summit Schools Mentor; Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8

At Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District, we identified the sources of long running academic and transitional challenges in grades 6, 7 and 8. With the implementa-tion of the Summit Learning Model, we have been able to address our concerns with fidelity thanks to a world class approach to mentoring, real world projects, and individual learning pathways. During this session, we will explore how Summit Learning and the Personalized Learning Platform has transformed our middle school grades, giving all of our students an equal chance to achieve success and to experience what they are truly capable of becoming.

This session will highlight the initial decision making process to become a Summit Learning Partner, staff selection/professional development, integrated tech-nology, an overview of the curriculum, an overview of mentoring, and an overview of the individual learning pathway. While our journey has just begun, we have a shared vision that transformation is overdue, that it be-gins in the classroom, and that it pushes its way forward.

Monday, January 29 / 2:00-3:30 / PointviewWednesday, January 31 / 10:15-11:45 / Stoops Ferry

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37. Finding a Voice: School Practices That Positively Impact the Transition to High School Presenters: Mark Avitabile, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Valerie Eckman, Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Interboro School District

The transition to high school is a significant moment in a student’s life. Through a combination of varied innova-tive approaches, Interboro School District enhanced its 9th grade students’ learning experiences by leveraging community partnerships, facilitating teacher-led cur-riculum writing, and building the foundation for a Ninth Grade Academy. Presenters will focus on the specific steps Interboro School District has taken to improve students’ transition from middle school to high school. Participants will have opportunities to think, write, and reflect on supporting their students’ transition to high school.

Tuesday, January 30 / 10:15-11:45 / Woodlawn I & IITuesday, January 30 / 1:00-2:30 / Fountainview


38. Planning for Text-Dependent Analysis Instruction Presenters: Michael Stoudt, Principal; Coleen Crills, Teacher; Jill Madsen, Reading Specialist, Boyertown Area School District

Participants will be able to plan and implement instruc-tional strategies for teaching components of essay writ-ing as related to TDA prompts. The TDA instructional process including the graphic organizer to help students organize their thought process/ideas will be shared. Participants will also have the opportunity to utilize the graphic organizer during the session.

Monday, January 29 / 9:15-10:45 / Ellwood I & II Tuesday, January 30 / 3:00-4:30 / Brighton I & II

39. Creating Personalized Learning Through a Customized Competency-Based Approach Presenters: Robert Heinrich, Principal; Tracey King, Teacher; Greater Johnstown Area School District. Malynda Maurer, Summit Schools Mentor; Janel Vancas, Assistant Director of Education Program/Services; Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8

40. Career Development and the School Community Partnership Presenters: Joe DeLucca, Federal, State & Nonpublic Programs Director; Kristen Thomas, Career Counselor; Luzerne IU 18

41. Proactivity, Practice, and Progress Presenters: Candice Jordon, Principal; Amanda Riley, Teacher; Toby Maykuth, Teacher, Albert Gallatin School District

42. Shifting Gears: Putting Literacy in Overdrive at Greencastle-Antrim Middle School Presenters: Bob Crider, Chief Educational Officer; Missi Shuey, Assistant Principal; Chris Reiber, Assistant Principal, Greencastle-Antrim School District

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Sessions Relevant to Innovative Practices

July 10-12, 2018

23rd Annual SPAC ConferenceThe Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Annual Parent Conference is designed for parents of school-aged children and administrators/staff who work with parents in education programs.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA www.spac.k12.pa.us S P A CS t a t e P a r e n t A d v i s o r y C o u n c i l

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39. Creating Personalized Learning Through a Customized Competency-Based Approach Presenters: Robert Heinrich, Principal; Tracey King, Teacher; Greater Johnstown Area School District. Malynda Maurer, Summit Schools Mentor; Janel Vancas, Assistant Director of Education Program/Services; Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8

Providing for a personalized, competency based learn-ing model in a traditional educational system takes courage, hard work, and innovative thinking. For the Summit Learning Academy team at Greater Johnstown High School, finding a way to provide high quality, flex-ible, personalized, and customized learning opportuni-ties was a priority by the end of the 2016 17 school year. This session will define competency based education, provide an overview of the Summit Learning Model, and tell the story of GJHS’s journey to providing a learning environment that gave their learner’s voice and choice.

Tuesday, January 30 / 3:00- 4:30 / PointviewWednesday, January 31 / 8:15- 9:45/ Pointview

40. Career Development and the School Community Partnership Presenters: Joe DeLucca, Federal, State & Nonpublic Programs Director; Kristen Thomas, Career Counselor; Luzerne IU 18

A major focus under ESSA is the accountability of school districts to create career education and exploration op-portunities for all students. This session will focus on how one intermediate unit has used the power of com-munity collaboration to assist school districts in this en-deavor. Representatives from the Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 will present how they have partnered with state and local agencies and higher education to create career exploration opportunities for their school districts, students and families. Participants will hear about the annual Looking Forward Conference—Career & College Planning Event; Grad Nation 2016; The LIU 18 Career Awareness & Exploration Program among other career opportunities created by these partnerships.

Tuesday, January 30 / 10:15-11:45 / Ellwood I & IITuesday, January 30 / 1:00-2:30 / Ellwood I & II

41. Proactivity, Practice, and Progress Presenters: Candice Jordon, Principal; Amanda Riley, Teacher; Toby Maykuth, Teacher; Albert Gallatin School District

Smithfield Elementary was placed in school improve-ment and had the lowest scores of any elementary school in the Albert Gallatin School District. Under the direction of the principal, Smithfield not only changed its vision, it also changed its methodology and practices. During this presentation, educational leaders and teach-ers will engage in a dialogue that encompasses core educational beliefs, strong leadership, and a shared ownership within the school community. Participants will hear a multitude of ideas for successfully imple-menting a proactive school culture with community support.

Tuesday, January 30 / 1:00-2:30 / PointviewWednesday, January 31 / 10:15-11:45 / Pointview

42. Shifting Gears: Putting Literacy in Overdrive at Greencastle-Antrim Middle School Presenters: Bob Crider, Chief Educational Officer; Missi Shuey, Assistant Principal; Chris Reiber, Assistant Principal, Greencastle-Antrim School District

The Greencastle-Antrim Middle school has seen dra-matic shifts in relation to literacy since recieving the Keytones to Opportunity (KtO) grant. Actually, the word “literacy” was not part of the vocabulary of the middle school faculty and staff prior to the grant and its subsequent initiatives. My, how things have changed! Literacy is now truly part of the culture at the middle school in every department and grade level. We have seen shifts in classroom environments, instructional practice, technology integration, instructional decision making, and professional learning. Central to the shifts that have occurred is the implementation of literacy coaching.

During this presentation, we will share the changes we have seen and what we feel contributes to those changes. Specific examples from teachers’ classrooms will be shared. Finally, we will share quantitative and qualitative data to support our work.

Monday, January 29 / 11:15-12:45 / Ellwood I & IITuesday, January 30 / 3:00-4:30 / Woodlawn I & II

Sessions Relevant to Innovative Practices

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Sunday, January 28, 2018

After 3:00 p.m. —Hotel Check In4:00-7:00 p.m. —Conference Registration / Meet & Greet

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Master Schedule


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*1. Step By Step Learning: Connecting Curriculum,

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*2. Renaissance: Practicing the Art of

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25. Getting Students Hooked on Reading…

Combining Literature and STEM. Yes You Can!

23. Learning Has No Boundaries. Every Child, Every Classroom, Every

Day

28. Engaging Parents and the Community

18. It’s Never Too Early to Be Someone’s Champion

30. Parent Involvement That Works! Let’s Get Our

Parent Hooked on STEAM & Literacy!

29. Increasing Family Engagement: A Time

to Collaborate and Share Ideas

36. Transforming Performance Through Personalized Learning

8. It’s Not Magic…But We Have Learned Some Great

Tricks

19. From Class to Intervention: Boosting Student Achievement

31. Beyond the Bell: Promoting Greater Family

Involvement Through Exhibitions & Challenges

33. Effective Supports for All Students

3. Innovation Literacy: Infusing STEAM &

Children’s Literature for Connected Learning

20. Low Budget Teacher: Thinking “Outside the

Box”

10. The Balance of Building the Foundation to Sustain Literacy Gains

8. It’s Not Magic…But We Have Learned Some

Great Tricks

24. Growing Up Charter

42. Shifting Gears: Putting Literacy in

Overdrive at Greencastle-Antrim Middle School

6. Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using

Formative Assessments to Drive Instruction

26. Schoolwide Interventions: Putting It

All Together

15. Beyond the Bell: Extended Learning

Opportunities

27. How One School District F.R.A.M.E.D. Family

Engagement Differently

17. Innovative Early Literacy Efforts Through Partnerships (Pre-birth

Through 3rd Grade)

7. STEAM Through Literature

22. “So, You Think You’re the Best? No Room to Improve? Think Again!

35. Personalizing the Classroom to Optimize

Student and School Success

38. Planning for Text-Dependent Analysis

Instruction

4. Two Heads Are Better Than One!

14. How Changing Assessments Improved

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16. Our Story: How New Oxford Elementary

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42. Shifting Gears: Putting Literacy in

Overdrive at Greencastle-Antrim Middle School

24. Growing Up Charter

38. Planning for Text-Dependent Analysis

Instruction

13. Our Journey Through the MTSS Process Using Data Driven Instruction

39. Creating Personalized Learning Through a

Customized Competency-Based Approach

17. Innovative Early Literacy Efforts Through Partnerships (Pre-birth

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21. Determining Sight Word and Phonics Levels

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11. K-2 Literacy Success

12. Increasing Student Performance on the PSSA

Through Improving Foundational Literacy Skills

10. The Balance of Building the Foundation to

Sustain Literacy Gains

21. Determining Sight Word and Phonics Levels

37. Finding a Voice: School Practices That Positively Impact the Transition to

High School

20. Low Budget Teacher: Thinking “Outside

the Box”

35. Personalizing the Classroom to Optimize

Student and School Success

41. Proactivity, Practice, and Progress

40. Career Development and the School Community

Partnership

4. Two Heads Are Better than One!

14. How Changing Assessments Improved

Our Instruction

5. K-2 Multi-Sensory Education

37. Finding a Voice: School Practices That Positively Impact the

Transition to High School

18. It’s Never Too Early to Be Someone’s Champion

32. The Impact of Computer Adaptive Assessments on One

School District

33. Effective Supports For All Students

16. Our Story: How New Oxford Elementary

Became a Title I Distinguished School

40. Career Development and the School

Community Partnership

9. Beyond the “Quick Fix”: Creating a Sustainable

Writing Culture

27. How One School District F.R.A.M.E.D. Family Engagement

Differently

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7. STEAM Through Literature

31. Beyond the Bell: Promoting Greater Family

Involvement Through Exhibitions & Challenges

6. Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using

Formative Assessments to Drive Instruction

29. Increasing Family Engagement: A Time to

Collaborate and Share Ideas

41. Proactivity, Practice, and Progress

19. From Class to Intervention: Boosting Student Achievement

26. Schoolwide Interventions: Putting It

All Together

36. Transforming Performance Through Personalized Learning

15. Beyond the Bell: Extended Learning

Opportunities

9. Beyond the “Quick Fix”: Creating a Sustainable

Writing Culture

28. Engaging Parents and the Community

32. The Impact of Computer Adaptive Assessments on One

School District

39. Creating Personalized Learning Through a

Customized Competency-Based Approach

23. Learning Has No Boundaries. Every Child,

Every Classroom, Every Day

3. Innovation Literacy: In-fusing STEAM & Children’s

Literature for Connected Learning

34. It All “Centers” Around Instruction. A Framework

for Increasing Student Mathematical Achievement

8:15-9:45

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2018 Presenter ListTanya AllardTeacherShippensburg Area SD

Jennifer AllenData SpecialistsNazareth Area SD

Carla AntoniadesDirector of Pupil Services & Federal ProgramsCornell SD

Bobbi AppleTeacherJuniata County SD

Kelly ApruzziPrincipalNazareth Area SD

Wendy ArentzReading SpecialistMechanicsburg Area SD

Mark AvitabileSupervisor of Secondary EducationInterboro SD

Valerie BirchReading SpecialistIndiana Area SD

Dr. Sarah BondReading SpecialistIndiana Area SD

Jenna BoyceTeacherCanton Area SD

Kristen BruckTeacherLehigh Valley CHS for the Arts

Dr. Robert BuffonePrincipalFranklin Regional SD

Brian CampbellDirector, Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, & InstructionPA Department of Education

Anne ClarkDirector of Community OutreachLincoln CS

Carise ComstockPrincipal, Federal Programs CoordinatorLehigh Valley CHS for the Arts

Judi ConstantineTeacherGreensburg Salem SD

Tami CormanTeacherShippensburg Area SD

Dr. Jane L. CoughenourDirector of Federal ProgramsMcKeesport Area SD

Adria CreswellAcademic CoachOwen J. Roberts SD

Bob CriderChief Educational OfficerGreencastle-Antrim SD

Coleen CrillsTeacherBoyertown Area SD

Jenna DeFranciscoTeacherLehigh Valley CHS for the Arts

Dr. Amy DellapennaElementary Literacy CoordinatorMcKeesport Area SD

Nina DellusoTeacherShenandoah Valley SD

Joe DeLuccaFederal, State & Nonpublic Programs DirectorLuzerne IU 18

Carolyn DennyNational Academic AdvisorRenaissance

Julie DeppenReading SpecialistSouth Eastern SD

Erin DerrRegional Coordinator, DFPPA Department of Education

Lori DzielskiLiteracy LeaderCornell SD

Valerie EckmanDirector of Curriculum & InstructionInterboro SD

Brett EsbenshadePrincipalEphrata Area SD

LouAnn FehrReading SpecialistNazareth Area SD

Kelly Foster TeacherCornell SD

Holly GarnerPrincipalGovernor Mifflin SD

Jody GaryTeacherTurkeyfoot Valley Area SD

Eric GaydosFederal Programs CoordinatorLaurel Highlands SD

Sarah GazzeReading SpecialistGreensburg Salem SD

Carole GearyRetired Superintendent

Christine GibsonPrincipalEllwood City Area SD

Pamela GordonCoordinator of PreK & Elementary EducationMcKeesport Area SD

Joseph GorhamSuperintendentCrestwood SD

Michael GrabaritsPresident, CEOStep By Step Learning

Dr. Leonard HartPrincipal, CEOLincoln CS

Akilah HawkinsCulture & Climate CoachLincoln CS

Robin HeigleyTeacherCornell SD

Robert HeinrichPrincipalGreater Johnstown Area SD

Jennifer HermanPrincipalSouth Eastern SD

Kris HiggsPrincipalDerry Area SD

Lisa HooverReading Intervention CoordinatorMechanicsburg Area SD

Patricia IrackiReading SpecialistCrestwood SD

Paula JacksonTeacherOwen J. Roberts SD

Barbie JonesEarly Childhood Education LiaisonDerry Area SD

Candice JordonPrincipalAlbert Gallatin SD

Katy KimmelRegional RepresentativeScholastic, Inc.

Danielle KingReading SpecialistApollo-Ridge SD

Jodi KingTeacherKiski Area SD

Tracey KingTeacherGreater Johnstown Area SD

Nancy KramerPrincipalJuniata County SD

Ken KrawchukRegional Coordinator, DFPPA Department of Education

Mark KrokosTeacherCrestwood SD

Stacey KrullTeacherDerry Area SD

Tamiya LarkinPresident, PAFPCPittsburgh Public School District

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Courtney LeporePrincipalBangor Area SD

Linda LorenzoPrincipalKane Area SD

Suzanne MacikPrincipalBentworth SD

Jaclyn MacioceSchool PsychologistEllwood City Area SD

Jill MadsenReading SpecialistBoyertown Area SD

Jeffrey S. MalaspinoSuperintendentTurkeyfoot Valley Area SD

Lisa MarstellerMath InterventionistSouth Eastern SD

Susan MartinPrincipalShippensburg Area SD

Dr. Jacie MaslykAssistant SuperintendentHopewell Area SD

Lesley MatusAssistant Principal, School PsychologistShenandoah Valley SD

Malynda MaurerSummit School MentorAppalachia IU 8

Toby MaykuthTeacherAlbert Gallatin SD

Susan McCroneChief, Division of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Bill McKayAssistant SuperintendentGovernor Mifflin SD

Cristina MeinertReading SpecialistCornell SD

Lori MertzReading SpecialistGreensburg Salem SD

Sheena MickloTeacherShenandoah Valley SD

Lynne MillerReading SpecialistConewago Valley SD

Randy MillerCurriculum DirectorLaurel Highlands SD

Catherine O’ConnorReading SpecialistGovernor Mifflin SD

Todd OswaldPrincipalOwen J. Roberts SD

Kimberly ParkerReading SpecialistGovernor Mifflin SD

Michelle PerryKindergarten CoordinatorEphrata Area SD

Val PicciniLiteracy SpecialistFranklin Regional SD

Michele PossingerInstructional CoachBangor Area SD

Pam ReagleDirectorStep By Step Learning

Chris ReiberAssistant PrincipalGreencastle-Antrim SD

Isabel ResendeAssistant SuperintendentNazareth Area SD

Amanda RileyTeacherAlbert Gallatin SD

Becky RoofTeacherCanton Area SD

Christine RossPrincipal, Federal Programs CoordinatorKiski Area SD

Karen SandloopReading SpecialistGovernor Mifflin SD

Jennifer ScarboroughReading SpecialistSouth Eastern SD

Kevin SeyerPrincipal, Early Literacy CoordinatorCrestwood SD

Lauren SheldonAssistant PrincipalLehigh Valley CHS for the Arts

Mary ShellenbergerReading SpecialistShippensburg Area SD

Missi ShueyAssistant PrincipalGreencastle-Antrim SD

Melissa SillIntervention SpecialistBaldwin-Whitehall SD

Dr. Karen SipeFederal Programs CoordinatorConewago Valley SD

Kristen SipeAcademy CoachLincoln CS

Janine SmithReading SpecialistKane Area SD

Tammy SnavelyReading SpecialistGovernor Mifflin SD

Brooke SteblerReading SpecialistBaldwin-Whitehall SD

Katie SteeverTeacherCanton Area SD

Michael StoudtPrincipalBoyertown Area SD

Lora StubanasTeacherSouth Eastern SD

Kristen ThomasCareer CounselorLuzerne IU 18

Mary TunallReading Specialist, ESL Specialist Kane Area SD

Megan ValliesReading SpecialistIndiana Area SD

Janel VancasAssistant Director, Educational Programs/ServicesAppalachia IU 8

Pam VlasatyDirector of Pupil ServicesNazareth Area SD

David VolkmanExecutive Deputy Secretary to the Secretary of EducationPA Department of Education

Cheryl WaltersSuperintendentDerry Area SD

Dr. Bryan WatkinsAssistant PrincipalConewago Valley SD

Beth WeinelTeacherApollo-Ridge SD

Mike WellsPrincipal/Federal Programs CoordinatorCanton Area SD

Christina WhiteTeacherKiski Area SD

Janet WolffDirector of Curriculum & Instructional TechnologyNazareth Area SD

Lauren WoodTeacherShenandoah Valley SD

Joseph YanekPrincipalNazareth Area SD

MaryLynn ZoscakElementary Literacy CoordinatorMcKeesport Area SD

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Notes

2018 Conference StaffDr. Jack ClarkTreasurer, PAFPC Allentown School District

Erin DerrDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Lorinda HessCommunications DepartmentMidwestern Intermediate Unit IV

Dr. Tracey KarliePast President, PAFPCMeyersdale School District

Tamiya LarkinPresident, PAFPCPittsburgh Public School District

Susan McCroneChief, Division of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Frank MillerPresident Elect, PAFPC Mifflin County School District

Virginia MooreConsultant

Karen ReaganConference RegistrationNorthwest Tri-County IU 5

Don SchrallVendor Coordinator

Dr. Roberta SchrallPast President, PAFPC

Jim M. ShefferExecutive Director, PAFPC

Melanie TurnerCommunications DepartmentMidwestern Intermediate Unit IV

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