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Friday, January 27
 

8:30am AKST

Pre-conference for Rural Districts and Schools - Beginner Session
Feedback Survey
Target audience: Rural Schools & Districts in the early stages of Implementation
This session will address how to establish systems such as a comprehensive assessment system, effective core instruction, effective intervention system, as well as building collaborative structures that support decision making for student learning. This session is designed for schools/districts who are in the early stages of implementing RTI, or teachers who are new to an RTI framework, and will be tailored to small school implementation.

Pre-requisites/Questions to Determine if a Participant Should Attend this Strand: (If the answers are YES, this may be an appropriate session) 1) Is the school/district in which you work in the early stages of implementing Universal Screening, Progress Monitoring and Diagnostic in your assessment system? 2) Is the district/school a place where multi-graded instruction is a common structure? 3) Is the school/district in which you work working towards establishing non-negotiables with RTI such as:
Instructional time for reading and math
Defined use of materials or instructional approaches for core instruction and intervention
Decision making processes for examining student response to instruction and intervention
Speakers
avatar for Bobbi Jo Erb

Bobbi Jo Erb

Bobbi Jo Erb is a self-proclaimed “Math Geek”. Currently, she works as a math consultant with districts in Alaska and Idaho on best practices in mathematics instruction. Formerly, she was the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction and the STEM: Math Curriculum Coordinator... Read More →
avatar for Dean Richards

Dean Richards

Dean has more than 20 years of experience in education – both in the classroom and working with administrators. He has a diverse background with expertise in curriculum writing, professional development, Response to Intervention, assessment and much more. Dean is currently an Implementation... Read More →

ERB PRECON ALL SESSIONS MATH SAP Focus Math K–8 pdf
RICHARDS PRECON HO 7 Chalk Talk Protocol docx
ERB PRECON ALL SESSIONS Research brief 02 Effective Strategies pdf
RICHARDS PRECON Beginner Problem Analysis Assessment Domains docx
RICHARDS PRECON Beginner Math Clusters docx
RICHARDS PRECON Beginner K 12 Reading Instructional Need docx
RICHARDS PRECON Beginner Individual Problem Solving Form docx
RICHARDS PRECON Beginner Completed Individual Problem Solving Form docx
2017 Small Schools Beginner Session Handouts pdf
Friday January 27, 2017 8:30am - 12:00pm AKST
Ballroom B - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Pre-Conference

8:30am AKST

Pre-conference for Rural Districts and Schools - Intermediate Session
Feedback Survey
Target audience: Rural Schools & Districts well under way with structures and systems to implement RTI.
This session will focus on refining your current systems and structures that are currently in place for your RTI System. These include refining your intervention, assessment, and data based decision making systems so that students are effectively supported to reach high levels of performance. We will use the ICEL and RIOT processes to closely look at students’ needs when designing group and individual intervention.

Pre-requisites/Questions to Determine if a Participant Should Attend this Strand: (If the answers are YES, this may be an appropriate session) 1) Is the system where you work well under way with the implementation of the Universal Screening, Progress Monitoring and Diagnostic in your assessment system? 2) Are you working in a district/school where time and resources are well established for instruction, collaboration, intervention and data based decision making? 3) Do educators in the school/system where you work regularly examine student performance data to make adjustments in providing support for students as needed
Speakers
avatar for Shelby Skaanes

Shelby Skaanes

Shelby is passionate about providing data-driven consultation, from establishment of an assessment system, to determining the best intervention approach so that each student has access to optimal improvement. She has been in the education field for nearly 20 years, nine of which were... Read More →

SKAANES PRECON RTI 2017 Handouts pdf
RTI Small Schools Intermediate PPT pdf
Intermediate Session Math PPT RTI Pre Conference pdf
Friday January 27, 2017 8:30am - 12:00pm AKST
Ballroom A - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Pre-Conference

8:30am AKST

Pre-conference for Rural Districts and Schools - Advanced Session
Feedback Survey
Presenters: Lexie Domaradzki 
Target audience: Rural Schools & Districts in the REFINED stages of Implementation
This session will focus on facilitating leadership team dialogue in order to refine systems and structures within the RTI Implementation. The session will provide opportunities for cross district/school collaboration in order to learn from one another. Protocols will be used to assist with collegial dialogue in order to facilitate high level conversations. Time will be spent analyzing data from your own Universal Screeners (AIMSweb, MAP, STAR etc) as well as any program data that you may have access to during the session.

Pre-requisites/Questions to Determine if a Participant Should Attend this Strand: (If the answers are YES, this may be an appropriate session) Please bring your data from Universal Screeners (AIMSweb, MAP, STAR etc) as well as any program data for group work Is the school/district in which you work in the REFINED stages of implementing Universal Screening, Progress Monitoring and Diagnostic in your assessment system? 1) Is the school/district working on establishing processes that provide evidence of effectiveness of implementation of the RTI system? 2) Are there fully established district and school leadership teams that meet regularly to examine data, design professional development and adjust systems and structures to more effectively meet students’ needs? 3) Is the school/district in which you work fully established with non-negotiables with RTI such as:
Instructional time for reading and math
Defined use of materials or instructional approaches for core instruction and intervention
Decision making processes for examining student response to instruction and intervention
Speakers
avatar for Lexie Domaradzki

Lexie Domaradzki

Lexie Domaradzki started as an elementary school teacher more than 20 years ago and has since dedicated her professional life to high quality education for all. She provides consultation and professional development services to the Alaska, Oregon, Montana and Idaho Departments of... Read More →

DOMARADZKI PRECON Advanced Preconference Session FINAL pdf
Advanced Preconference session pdf
Friday January 27, 2017 8:30am - 3:30pm AKST
Ballroom E - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Pre-Conference

9:00am AKST

UAA Conference Credit - Registration Information
Download the UAA course registration form.
RTI Conference 2017 UAA Online Registration Instructions pdf
Friday January 27, 2017 9:00am - 3:00pm AKST
Online Form
  UAA Credit Registration Information

12:00pm AKST

Lunch
Friday January 27, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm AKST
Third Floor Foyer 600 W 7th Avenue
  Lunch

1:00pm AKST

Leadership Pre-conference
Feedback Survey
TEACHING AND LEADING FOR EXCELLENCE: Leadership matters. It matters a lot regardless of your role in education. The fundamental belief that everyone has the capacity to lead is vital in developing a climate for change. Whether you are a teacher, administrator, coach, or secretary, if you serve students in any capacity, you are a leader. Jimmy will share a framework for exemplary leadership, exploring essential leadership practices and how to live these behaviors on a regular basis. Jimmy will also share key aspects regarding school climate and school culture and identify ways to create a culture of excellence; including working with students and staff to create a community of leaders, how to foster a culture of excellence, and infusing a sense of pride within the school community.
Speakers
avatar for Jimmy Casas

Jimmy Casas

CEO & President, J Casas & Associates
Jimmy Casas served twenty-two years as a school leader, including fourteen years as Principal at Bettendorf High School. Under his leadership, Bettendorf was named one of the Best High Schools in the country three times by Newsweek and US News & World Report.Jimmy was named the 2012... Read More →

Casas PowerPoint Anchorage RTI pdf
Friday January 27, 2017 1:00pm - 3:30pm AKST
Ballroom D - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Pre-Conference

1:00pm AKST

Pre-conference for Rural Districts and Schools - Advanced Session (cont)
Feedback Survey
Presenters: Lexie Domaradzki
Target audience: Rural Schools & Districts in the REFINED stages of Implementation
This session will focus on facilitating leadership team dialogue in order to refine systems and structures within the RTI Implementation. The session will provide opportunities for cross district/school collaboration in order to learn from one another. Protocols will be used to assist with collegial dialogue in order to facilitate high level conversations. Time will be spent analyzing data from your own Universal Screeners (AIMSweb, MAP, STAR etc) as well as any program data that you may have access to during the session.

Pre-requisites/Questions to Determine if a Participant Should Attend this Strand: (If the answers are YES, this may be an appropriate session) Please bring your data from Universal Screeners (AIMSweb, MAP, STAR etc) as well as any program data for group work Is the school/district in which you work in the REFINED stages of implementing Universal Screening, Progress Monitoring and Diagnostic in your assessment system? 1) Is the school/district working on establishing processes that provide evidence of effectiveness of implementation of the RTI system? 2) Are there fully established district and school leadership teams that meet regularly to examine data, design professional development and adjust systems and structures to more effectively meet students’ needs? 3) Is the school/district in which you work fully established with non-negotiables with RTI such as:
Instructional time for reading and math
Defined use of materials or instructional approaches for core instruction and intervention
Decision making processes for examining student response to instruction and intervention
Speakers
avatar for Lexie Domaradzki

Lexie Domaradzki

Lexie Domaradzki started as an elementary school teacher more than 20 years ago and has since dedicated her professional life to high quality education for all. She provides consultation and professional development services to the Alaska, Oregon, Montana and Idaho Departments of... Read More →

DOMARADZKI PRECON Advanced Preconference Session FINAL pdf
Friday January 27, 2017 1:00pm - 3:30pm AKST
Ballroom E - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Pre-Conference

1:00pm AKST

Pre-conference for Rural Districts and Schools - Beginner Session (cont)
Feedback Survey
Target audience: Rural Schools & Districts in the early stages of Implementation
This session will address how to establish systems such as a comprehensive assessment system, effective core instruction, effective intervention system, as well as building collaborative structures that support decision making for student learning. This session is designed for schools/districts who are in the early stages of implementing RTI, or teachers who are new to an RTI framework, and will be tailored to small school implementation.

Pre-requisites/Questions to Determine if a Participant Should Attend this Strand: (If the answers are YES, this may be an appropriate session) 1) Is the school/district in which you work in the early stages of implementing Universal Screening, Progress Monitoring and Diagnostic in your assessment system? 2) Is the district/school a place where multi-graded instruction is a common structure? 3) Is the school/district in which you work working towards establishing non-negotiables with RTI such as:
Instructional time for reading and math
Defined use of materials or instructional approaches for core instruction and intervention
Decision making processes for examining student response to instruction and intervention
Speakers
avatar for Bobbi Jo Erb

Bobbi Jo Erb

Bobbi Jo Erb is a self-proclaimed “Math Geek”. Currently, she works as a math consultant with districts in Alaska and Idaho on best practices in mathematics instruction. Formerly, she was the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction and the STEM: Math Curriculum Coordinator... Read More →
avatar for Dean Richards

Dean Richards

Dean has more than 20 years of experience in education – both in the classroom and working with administrators. He has a diverse background with expertise in curriculum writing, professional development, Response to Intervention, assessment and much more. Dean is currently an Implementation... Read More →

Friday January 27, 2017 1:00pm - 3:30pm AKST
Ballroom B - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Pre-Conference

1:00pm AKST

Pre-conference for Rural Districts and Schools - Intermediate Session (cont)
Feedback Survey
Target audience: Rural Schools & Districts well under way with structures and systems to implement RTI.
This session will focus on refining your current systems and structures that are currently in place for your RTI System. These include refining your intervention, assessment, and data based decision making systems so that students are effectively supported to reach high levels of performance. We will use the ICEL and RIOT processes to closely look at students’ needs when designing group and individual intervention.

Pre-requisites/Questions to Determine if a Participant Should Attend this Strand: (If the answers are YES, this may be an appropriate session) 1) Is the system where you work well under way with the implementation of the Universal Screening, Progress Monitoring and Diagnostic in your assessment system? 2) Are you working in a district/school where time and resources are well established for instruction, collaboration, intervention and data based decision making? 3) Do educators in the school/system where you work regularly examine student performance data to make adjustments in providing support for students as needed
Speakers
avatar for Shelby Skaanes

Shelby Skaanes

Shelby is passionate about providing data-driven consultation, from establishment of an assessment system, to determining the best intervention approach so that each student has access to optimal improvement. She has been in the education field for nearly 20 years, nine of which were... Read More →

Friday January 27, 2017 1:00pm - 3:30pm AKST
Ballroom A - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Pre-Conference

4:00pm AKST

Conference Registration
Optional early registration.  Pick up your conference materials on the first floor.
Friday January 27, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm AKST
First Floor Foyer
  Registration

4:30pm AKST

EdCamp - Facilitated by Jimmy Casas
Want to know more about what is working in Alaska? Looking to share your successes and ask advice from other Alaskan educators? Join us for a mini “edcamp-style” event allowing conference attendees to network as well as propose informal, 30-minute sessions on a variety of teaching, learning, and leading topics. Edcamp is a form of unconference designed specifically for teachers and their needs. Unlike traditional conferences which have schedules set months in advance by the people running the conference, Edcamp has an agenda that’s created by the participants at the start of the event. Come prepared to facilitate a mini-session or simply participate in one proposed by a fellow attendee! This is an optional session that is open to all conference or pre-conference participants. There is no additional fee.
Moderators
avatar for Jimmy Casas

Jimmy Casas

CEO & President, J Casas & Associates
Jimmy Casas served twenty-two years as a school leader, including fourteen years as Principal at Bettendorf High School. Under his leadership, Bettendorf was named one of the Best High Schools in the country three times by Newsweek and US News & World Report.Jimmy was named the 2012... Read More →

Friday January 27, 2017 4:30pm - 7:00pm AKST
Ballroom A - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  EdCamp
 
Saturday, January 28
 

7:30am AKST

Conference Registration
Pick up your conference materials.  On-site registration is available.
Saturday January 28, 2017 7:30am - 8:30am AKST
First Floor Foyer
  Registration

8:30am AKST

Keynote - A Personal Journey to a More Caring and Compassionate Instructional Framework
Lessons learned from helping a teacher salvage her teaching career from a very difficult first year, and how it also changed my perspective on working with children from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and language groups. Introductions from Dr. Lisa Parady, Executive Director, ACSA; and Dr. Deena Paramo, Superintendent, ASD
Speakers
avatar for Hector Montenegro

Hector Montenegro

Senior District Consultant, CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
Dr. Hector Montenegro, President/CEO of Montenegro Consulting Group (MCG), LLC, is a Senior District Consultant for the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and works with districts on systemic implementation of SEL. Dr. Montenegro is also a Senior Associate... Read More →

Keynote pdf
Saturday January 28, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am AKST
Idlughet 3 - First Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Keynote

9:30am AKST

Strand 1 - Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and English Learners (ELs): Strategies that Ensure Success for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Populations
Feedback Survey
This workshop will explore instructional strategies that accelerate language, literacy, and content learning for linguistically and culturally diverse populations. Essential to this academic focus is the transformation of classroom and school cultures that value diversity, ensures that ELs and struggling learners are academically and socially supported, and affords ELs opportunities to practice SEL competencies with their English dominant peers. The integration of SEL standards into state standards, lesson plans or even implementing evidence-based SEL programs does not go far enough to address the high failure rate of ELs. Teachers often overlook the need for ELs to have English language models, exposure to cultural norms and class structures that give diverse learners a sense of belonging and confidence to contribute to and participate in class activities. Instead ELs and culturally diverse populations “suffer in silence” in classrooms that unintentionally segregates them and ignores their academic, social and emotional needs. Critical to this transformation is affording English dominant students and adults the opportunity to be exposed to different cultural and language groups at a deeper level and strengthen their abilities to value diversity, show empathy toward students who are learning English and to understand and value perspectives that are different from their own.
Speakers
avatar for Hector Montenegro

Hector Montenegro

Senior District Consultant, CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
Dr. Hector Montenegro, President/CEO of Montenegro Consulting Group (MCG), LLC, is a Senior District Consultant for the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and works with districts on systemic implementation of SEL. Dr. Montenegro is also a Senior Associate... Read More →

!SEL & ELs 1 Anchorage 6 hr pdf
2b SEL Competencies Correct pdf
Saturday January 28, 2017 9:30am - 4:30pm AKST
Ballroom C - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Full Day Strand

9:30am AKST

Strand 10 - Data-Based Decision Making in the RTI System
Feedback Survey
This session will focus on using both implementation data as well as student performance data when evaluating the effectiveness of our RTI system. A part of refining the RTI implementation is examining data that speaks to the implementation of each part of your system as well as examining the data that reflects how students are responding to that work within that system. Pre-requisites/Questions to Determine if a Participant Should Attend the Strand: (If the answers are YES, this may be an appropriate session) 1. Is the system where you work well under way with the implementation of the Universal Screening, Progress Monitoring and Diagnostic in your assessment system? 2. Are you working in a district/school where time and resources are well established for instruction, collaboration, intervention and data based decision making? 3. Do educators in the school/system where you work regularly examine student performance data to make adjustments in providing support for students as needed?
Speakers
avatar for Lexie Domaradzki

Lexie Domaradzki

Lexie Domaradzki started as an elementary school teacher more than 20 years ago and has since dedicated her professional life to high quality education for all. She provides consultation and professional development services to the Alaska, Oregon, Montana and Idaho Departments of... Read More →

DOMARADZKI RTI Using Data Session pdf
Using Data 2017 pdf
Saturday January 28, 2017 9:30am - 4:30pm AKST
Kahtnu 1-2 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Full Day Strand

9:30am AKST

Strand 2 - Engaged Classrooms: Building Positive Relationships at the Secondary School Level
Feedback Survey
Engaged Classrooms offers an approach to instruction, classroom management, and discipline that fosters academic, social, and emotional learning and development in each and every student. This session offers practices and strategies to teachers to create classrooms where students feel safe, cared for, engaged, and challenged to think, create, and perform. Students move from being passive recipients of academic content to active learners. Throughout this highly-interactive one-day workshop, participants will explore several core practices and strategies to develop positive, supportive relationships with students, build high-functioning, high-performing groups of learners, and improve student learning and achievement. This Engaging Schools experience will provide “learn-it-today, use-it-tomorrow” tools and strategies that you can apply immediately in your classroom including: Knowing Students and Making Them Feel Known, Developing Group Cohesion Between Students, Purposefully Arranging the Learning Environment, Planning Challenging, Meaningful Learning Tasks, Facilitating Engaging Learning Protocols
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Frazier

Nicole Frazier

Nicole Frazier is an educator, author, presenter, and consultant with Engaging Schools. For the past seven years she has supported middle and high school teachers and leadership teams around the country in a variety of areas including: professional development, instructional best... Read More →

Saturday January 28, 2017 9:30am - 4:30pm AKST
Tubughnenq 4 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Full Day Strand

9:30am AKST

Strand 3 - Two Steps Forward, One Look Back in Elementary Math: Meeting Students Where They Are While Teaching Them Where They Should Be
Feedback Survey
The data show your students have major gaps and some are behind by almost two grade levels.  We will learn ways to do reachback to fill gaps while still teaching to grade level. Some topics we will discuss include: Using formative assessment and other data to guide instruction, Common areas in need of reachback & how to do that reachback, Structures to use in your classroom for doing “just-in-time” reachback,  Possible materials to use for reachback & intervention. Learning Objectives:  Providing intervention & reachback while teaching grade level math content.
Speakers
avatar for Bobbi Jo Erb

Bobbi Jo Erb

Bobbi Jo Erb is a self-proclaimed “Math Geek”. Currently, she works as a math consultant with districts in Alaska and Idaho on best practices in mathematics instruction. Formerly, she was the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction and the STEM: Math Curriculum Coordinator... Read More →

STRAND 3 FluencyWithoutFear WOAppendix pdf
STRAND 3 SAP Focus Math K–8 pdf
STRAND 3 MathMultiLevelSchedule pdf
STRAND 3 required fluencies K 6 pdf
TwoStepsForwardOneLookBack pptx
Saturday January 28, 2017 9:30am - 4:30pm AKST
Ballroom D - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Full Day Strand

9:30am AKST

Strand 4 - Being There: Addressing Absenteeism at the Schoolwide Level
Feedback Survey
A growing body of research indicates that regular student attendance is one of the most critical yet under-addressed issues in schools today. If students are going to be successful in school, they first have to be in school. This session provides participants with practical strategies to monitor and address student absenteeism across all grade levels. Participants will leave this session knowing how to effectively analyze attendance data and prioritize resources.
Speakers
avatar for Tricia Berg

Tricia Berg

Tricia Berg has been a national and international education consultant since 2011. As an education consultant focusing on developing evidence-based sustainable systems, she has provided professional development and coaching support to educational organizations, districts, and schools... Read More →

BERG STRAND 4 One Day Universal Prevention AK RTI pdf
Saturday January 28, 2017 9:30am - 4:30pm AKST
Tubughnenq 3 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Full Day Strand

9:30am AKST

Strand 5 - A Closer Look at High Quality Tier One Instruction: Strategies and Tools That Support ALL Learners
Feedback Survey
Powerful classroom instruction begins with the adoption and use of an evidence-based curriculum, but effective teachers do not simply teach such a program page-by-page in the same way for all students. Rather, they differentiate instruction, providing instruction designed to meet the specific needs of students in the class. Dr. Sharon Azar will describe and demonstrate how providing quality classroom instruction with certain research-validated characteristics can make a big difference for struggling learners. Learning Objectives: Examine how instructional routines are used Are the routines consistent from classroom to classroom, general education to special education? Provide evidence of scaffolding and explicit instruction, especially when students are learning something new. Tools to provide evidence of distributed practice of critical skills. How to include cumulative review built in on a systematic basis. How much time is allocated? How is that time used (for example, whole group instruction, small group instruction, or independent practice)? Does the pace of the instruction match student needs? Do students have multiple opportunities for response and feedback? Are students actively engaged (that is, are they saying, writing, and doing)?
Speakers
avatar for Sharon Azar

Sharon Azar

Dr. Sharon Azar is a nationally known teacher, trainer, systems change consultant, and inclusive education advocate. Sharon has been a teacher, both general education and special education. She has served in many leadership roles including Director of Special Education, and Director... Read More →

2 Areas of Processing Deficit pdf
3GraphicOrganizerNotetakingGuide pdf
7Gs to Classroom Intervention (2) pdf
OrganizerNotetakingGuide docx
Sunday Strategies & Tools the Support ALL Learners 5 pptx
Saturday January 28, 2017 9:30am - 4:30pm AKST
Ballroom E - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Full Day Strand

9:30am AKST

Strand 6 - What NOT to do: A Trifecta of Common K-Readiness Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Feedback Survey
In our race to readiness, our hearts break as we watch so many students being left behind. We lament that PLAY is no longer how students spend their time; and the question, "Why aren’t relationships our priority" keeps us up at night. You are not alone in these struggles. Many of us are seeking a paradigm shift…a shift from compliance to compassion, from standardization to personalization, and from segregation to integration, particularly when it comes to common mistakes being made around K-readiness policies and practices. During this full day session, we’ll explore three readiness remedies that can get providers back on track...back to doing what they do best; ensuring supportive relationships with students and families, cultivating students love of learning, and inspiring communities of hope. The session will also explore importance of intentionally teaching universal outcomes such as STEAM skills while simultaneously attending to the “soft skills.” We will also explore the correlates of social-emotional learning and “reading success,” and we’ll practice how to intentionally, mindfully, and concisely teach STEAM and self-regulation skills across a variety of daily activities, lessons, and routines. Download all resources at https://prekteachandplay.com/2017ak-rti/.
Speakers
avatar for Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak is a {r}evolutionary speaker, researcher, and play advocate. Through podcasts, blogs, free resources, and trainings, Kristie inspires and supports early educators in {r}evolutionizing their teaching. Kristie spent 16 years, as faculty, at Kent State University... Read More →

PRETTI FRONTZACK STRAND 6 Saturday Handouts pdf
Saturday January 28, 2017 9:30am - 4:30pm AKST
Tubughnenq 5 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Full Day Strand

9:30am AKST

Strand 7 - Leadership In Behavior Support
Feedback Survey
This session will support building administrators in the important responsibility of guiding and shaping the attitudes and actions that influence school culture and climate. The goal is to create and sustain a safe and productive school environment that fosters growth, encourages responsible behavior, and fosters student success. Learning objectives: Working with a behavior leadership team to effect change through a continuous cycle of improvement, Understanding behavioral theory and that behavior can change, Making decisions effectively, Adopting school-wide approaches to discipline and classroom management, Establishing a 3-level discipline system for handling misbehavior.
Speakers
avatar for Tricia McKale

Tricia McKale

Safe and Civil Schools
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AK RTI Leadership in Behavior Support PPT Handouts 28Jan17 pdf
Saturday January 28, 2017 9:30am - 4:30pm AKST
Ballroom A - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Full Day Strand

9:30am AKST

Strand 8 - Writing is Taught - Writing is Not Caught
Feedback Survey
Do your students have difficulty composing a meaningful coherent paragraph, a convincing opinion essay, or a well-organized informative article? If so, join us at this session and come away with effective teaching procedures. Composing written products is a demanding skill for any individual, but is particularly difficult for low-performing students. Dr. Archer will present a model that divides written expressing instruction into two components: 1) teaching the attributes of the written product and illustrating it with an example (WHAT), and 2) teaching the process of writing using writing frames, strategies, and think sheets (HOW). These instructional components will be demonstrated with a number of written products including opinion essays, informative summaries, compare / contrast paragraphs, informative reports, and narrative products.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Anita Archer

Dr. Anita Archer

Anita Archer Ph.D, serves as an educational consultant to school districts on explicit instruction and literacy instruction. She has taught elementary and middle school students and is the recipient of ten Outstanding Educator awards. Dr. Archer has served on the faculties of San... Read More →

STRAND 8 Writing Examples Alaska January 2017 pdf
STRAND 8 Teaching Writing Alaska January 2017 pdf
Writing Frames and Examples January 2017 pdf
Elementary Writing Practice Guide pdf
wwc secondary writing 110116 pdf
Writing Examples Alaska January 2017 docx
Writing Frames and Examples January 2017 pptx
Teaching Writing Alaska January 2017 pptx
grahamhandwriting pdf
Moats Spelling pdf
Saturday January 28, 2017 9:30am - 4:30pm AKST
Ballroom B - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Full Day Strand

9:30am AKST

Strand 9 - Improving Academic Literacy: Developing Critical Thinking/Comprehension Skills Across the Disciplines
Feedback Survey
A Recent Institute on Education Sciences research summary has clarified five essential recommendations for improving adolescent literacy, especially essential in light of the challenging Alaska State Standards. Dr. Kevin Feldman will guide an exploration of “research to practice” applications of these instructional “tools” via modeling, video demonstration, and classroom simulations. A particular emphasis will be on the critical role of developing critical thinking/comprehension skills across ALL content areas grades 6-12. Explore key evidence based strategies to help students learn to:
develop a growth mind-set supporting risk taking, engagement, & persistence
make their thinking visible
explain their thinking
analyze their thinking
compare/contrast their thinking w/peers
refine, correct, and elaborate their thinking w/teacher feedback via formative assessmen
employ research based cognitive strategies designed to sharpen and enhance their ability to paraphrase, summarize, elaborate, compare/contrast, infer, & otherwise actively process academic information leading to enhanced comprehension
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Feldman

Kevin Feldman

Kevin Feldman, Ph.D. is the Director of Reading and Intervention with the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) and an independent educational consultant working with publishers, schools, and districts across the country. His career in education spans forty years. As the Director... Read More →

FELDMAN STRAND 9 pdf
Saturday January 28, 2017 9:30am - 4:30pm AKST
K'enaunu 6 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Full Day Strand

12:30pm AKST

Lunch
Saturday January 28, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm AKST
Third Floor Foyer 600 W 7th Avenue
  Lunch

12:30pm AKST

Visit Exhibitors
Saturday January 28, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm AKST
Third Floor Foyer 600 W 7th Avenue
  Visit Exhibitors

4:30pm AKST

Visit Exhibitors
Saturday January 28, 2017 4:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Third Floor Foyer 600 W 7th Avenue
  Visit Exhibitors
 
Sunday, January 29
 

8:30am AKST

Visit Exhibitors
Sunday January 29, 2017 8:30am - 9:00am AKST
Third Floor Foyer 600 W 7th Avenue
  Visit Exhibitors

9:00am AKST

UAA Conference Credit - Registration Information
UAA Online registration form instructions.
RTI Conference 2017 UAA Online Registration Instructions pdf
Sunday January 29, 2017 9:00am - 3:00pm AKST
Online Form
  UAA Credit Registration Information

9:00am AKST

Topic 1 - Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and English Learners (ELs): Strategies that Ensure Success for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Populations
Feedback Survey
This half day workshop will explore the most effective instructional strategies that accelerate language, literacy, and content learning for linguistically and culturally diverse populations. Essential to this academic focus is the transformation of classroom and school cultures that value diversity, ensures that ELs and struggling learners are academically and socially supported, and affords ELs opportunities to practice SEL competencies with their English dominant peers. The integration of SEL standards into state standards, lesson plans or even implementing evidence-based SEL programs does not go far enough to address the high failure rate of ELs. Teachers often overlook the need for ELs to have English language models, exposure to cultural norms and class structures that give diverse learners a sense of belonging and confidence to contribute to and participate in class activities. Instead ELs and culturally diverse populations “suffer in silence” in classrooms that unintentionally segregates them and ignores their academic, social and emotional needs. Critical to this transformation is affording English dominant students and adults the opportunity to be exposed to different cultural and language groups at a deeper level and strengthen their abilities to value diversity, show empathy toward students who are learning English and to understand and value perspectives that are different from their own.
Speakers
avatar for Hector Montenegro

Hector Montenegro

Senior District Consultant, CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
Dr. Hector Montenegro, President/CEO of Montenegro Consulting Group (MCG), LLC, is a Senior District Consultant for the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and works with districts on systemic implementation of SEL. Dr. Montenegro is also a Senior Associate... Read More →

!SEL & ELs 2.5 hr pdf
2b SEL Competencies Correct pdf
Sunday January 29, 2017 9:00am - 11:30pm AKST
Ballroom B - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

9:00am AKST

Topic 10 - Formative Assessment That Truly Informs Instruction
Feedback Survey
Formative assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students' achievement of intended instructional outcomes. This session will focus on effective formative assessment practices that assist educators in providing descriptive feedback to students, guiding decisions for re-teaching, and determining who needs further practice on a concept or skill. Participants of this highly interactive session will explore best practices, strategies, systems, and tools for assessing student learning and growth to maximize student achievement. This session is designed to support teachers with developing an individualized plan for consistently and systematically implementing formative assessment tools and processes in their classroom.

Video Links for the Session (Teaching Channel)

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/class-warm-up-routine

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/math-test-grading-tips

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/criteria-for-success

Speakers
avatar for Lexie Domaradzki

Lexie Domaradzki

Lexie Domaradzki started as an elementary school teacher more than 20 years ago and has since dedicated her professional life to high quality education for all. She provides consultation and professional development services to the Alaska, Oregon, Montana and Idaho Departments of... Read More →

Alaska RTI Conference 2017 formative assessment (2) pptx
Sunday January 29, 2017 9:00am - 11:30pm AKST
K'enaunu 6 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

9:00am AKST

Topic 11 - Trauma-Sensitive Schools
Feedback Survey
This training starts with a basic overview of the latest neuroscience on how and why early adversities can have a profound impact on the capacity to learn and self-regulate in a classroom setting. Data from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research in Alaska will be reviewed to examine the predictable and preventable effects of childhood trauma and how promoting resilience can buffer the effects of toxic stress. Trauma-sensitive practices and stories from schools around the country that are becoming trauma-informed while reforming discipline policies and changing school climate will be highlighted.
1. Describe the toxic stress model.
2. List three effects of ACEs on children that are relevant to the classroom setting.
3. Identify four essential elements of trauma-informed schools.
4. List three leading resources for trauma-informed schools that are available on-line at no cost.
5. Describe the leading shift that is happening with school discipline relative to trauma-informed practices and policies.
Speakers
avatar for Linda Chamberlain

Linda Chamberlain

Dr. Chamberlain, an epidemiologist specializing in childhood exposure to violence and brain development, is the founding director of the Alaska Family Violence Prevention Project and a consultant for the Family Violence Prevention Fund. An internationally renowned keynote speaker... Read More →

trauma sensitive teacher pdf
Michael's Tornado Souers & Hall, 2016 docx
Trauma informed Schools ANC 2.5 hr 1 28 17FINALHANDOUT pdf
Sunday January 29, 2017 9:00am - 11:30pm AKST
Marriott Ballroom 820 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

9:00am AKST

Topic 2 - Engaged Classrooms - Academic Supports and Interventions Workshop
Feedback Survey
Engaged Classrooms offers an approach to instruction, classroom management, and discipline that fosters academic, social, and emotional learning and development in each and every student. The Engaged Classrooms Academic Supports and Interventions Workshop offers practices and strategies to teachers to take personal responsibility for students’ learning and academic success by providing quality instruction and personalized support to ensure each and every student meets the standards of proficiency and excellence. Throughout this highly-interactive half-day workshop, participants will explore several core practices and strategies to support academics and provide interventions when necessary. This Engaging Schools experience will provide “learn-it-today, use-it-tomorrow” tools and strategies that you can apply immediately in your classroom including: Academic Press, Assessing for Learning, Intervening when Students aren’t Learning.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Frazier

Nicole Frazier

Nicole Frazier is an educator, author, presenter, and consultant with Engaging Schools. For the past seven years she has supported middle and high school teachers and leadership teams around the country in a variety of areas including: professional development, instructional best... Read More →

Sunday January 29, 2017 9:00am - 11:30pm AKST
Ballroom D - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

9:00am AKST

Topic 3 - S4: Scaffolding, Supports, Strategies, and Structures to Engage the Secondary Math Student
Feedback Survey
Feeling like your secondary students are not as engaged as they could be? We will learn some teaching practices to increase engagement and provide greater accessibility for students in the secondary math classroom. Topics we will discuss include: Scaffolding & Supports for both struggling students and high-flyers, Strategies to engage students in problem-solving and mathematical discourse, Structures & routines to help with engagement and accessibility.
Speakers
avatar for Bobbi Jo Erb

Bobbi Jo Erb

Bobbi Jo Erb is a self-proclaimed “Math Geek”. Currently, she works as a math consultant with districts in Alaska and Idaho on best practices in mathematics instruction. Formerly, she was the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction and the STEM: Math Curriculum Coordinator... Read More →

ScaffoldingSupportsSecondMath pptx
Sunday January 29, 2017 9:00am - 11:30pm AKST
Tubughnenq 3 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

9:00am AKST

Topic 4 - Addressing Absenteeism for the Individual Student
Feedback Survey
A growing body of research indicates that regular student attendance is one of the most critical yet under-addressed issues in schools today. Research indicates that as early as kindergarten, students who miss even 2 days each month are at significant risk for lower academic performance.  If students are going to be successful in school, they first have to be in school. This session provides participants with practical strategies to address individual student chronic absenteeism across all grade levels.Learning Objectives: Participants will learn how to apply function-based thinking to absenteeism to develop interventions Participants will leave this session with knowledge on function-based approaches to design effective intervention plans for individuals who are chronically absent.  Schools will learn how to implement Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions that address the most common functions of absenteeism. Understand how to apply function-based thinking to absenteeism. Review possible functions of student absenteeism. Apply functional-behavior assessment to absenteeism and truancy issues. Identify a range of interventions and strategies for the most common functions.
Speakers
avatar for Tricia Berg

Tricia Berg

Tricia Berg has been a national and international education consultant since 2011. As an education consultant focusing on developing evidence-based sustainable systems, she has provided professional development and coaching support to educational organizations, districts, and schools... Read More →

Sunday January 29, 2017 9:00am - 11:30pm AKST
Kahtnu 1-2 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

9:00am AKST

Topic 5 - Tools for Providing Access to Grade Level Curriculum to Struggling Learners
Feedback Survey
Teachers and schools are faced with the challenge of reaching the needs of all students, regardless of their academic, social, and developmental levels, and moving them forward. Any given classroom will contain a heterogeneous mix of students with different ability levels and educational needs. For this reason, teachers must be masters of differentiating the curriculum and providing access tools and strategies to meet the needs of all students, to remediate or accelerate instruction, and to provide all students with the opportunity to learn and grow. In this session, we will discuss Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the opportunities it provides for all students to access, participate in, and progress in the general-education curriculum by reducing barriers to instruction. Participants will learn more about how UDL offers options for how information is presented, how students respond or demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and how students are engaged in learning. Learning Objectives: A teacher’s goal is for students to learn skills and understand the subject. Traditional curriculum materials tend to offer only limited flexibility for meeting that goal — often requiring students to adapt to the curriculum. Universally designed curriculum overcomes limitations by incorporating three principles of flexibility into the design: We will explore multiple methods of presentation, We will explore multiple options for participation, We will explore multiple means of expression. This built-in flexible approach will provide a wider range of options for students to choose from — meaning the curriculum adapts to the student, rather than the other way around.
Speakers
avatar for Sharon Azar

Sharon Azar

Dr. Sharon Azar is a nationally known teacher, trainer, systems change consultant, and inclusive education advocate. Sharon has been a teacher, both general education and special education. She has served in many leadership roles including Director of Special Education, and Director... Read More →

5 Tech Tools that Help Improve Reading Comprehension docx
ACCESS TOOLS FOR STRUGGLING STUDENTS docx
Before Instruction docx
Creating Access presentation pdf
Inexpensive Assistive Technology for Struggling Readers pdf
Sunday January 29, 2017 9:00am - 11:30pm AKST
Ballroom E - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

9:00am AKST

Topic 6 - Teaching in the Messy Middle
Feedback Survey
Exploring how to teach the "messy middle," is the focus of the session. The "messy middle" refers to a time and place where students are struggling, but solutions for jump-starting their development and learning are not obvious. This session will also explore the paradox of pairing high expectations with low demands. Specifically, we’ll distinguish between constructs such as a student’s needs versus what a student wants, discipline versus punishment, and equity versus equality. We’ll also explore evidence-based strategies that scaffold student’s development and learning, particularly as it relates to self-regulation skills. We’ll discuss and practice how to effectively use visual supports without shaming students, and apply evidence-based strategies for fostering peer-to-peer interactions and friendships. Lastly, we’ll cover what teaching teams need to do to get “ready” to teach in the "messy middle."
Download all resources at https://prekteachandplay.com/2017ak-rti/.
Speakers
avatar for Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak is a {r}evolutionary speaker, researcher, and play advocate. Through podcasts, blogs, free resources, and trainings, Kristie inspires and supports early educators in {r}evolutionizing their teaching. Kristie spent 16 years, as faculty, at Kent State University... Read More →

Sunday January 29, 2017 9:00am - 11:30pm AKST
Tubughnenq 4 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

9:00am AKST

Topic 7 - The Power of Partnerships: The Tough Kid Teacher and Parents as Partners
Feedback Survey
This session will outline a collaborative approach to problem solving in which the teacher works with the Tough Kid's parents (that is, the adult or adults with primary care-taking responsibilities) to identify the problem, collect information about it, and develop a plan to deal with the challenging behavior. Parents and teachers jointly develop a plan and implement it across home and school. In addition to the in-depth explanation of the TAPP (Teachers and Parents as Partners) process, this session also provides universal suggestions for establishing a positive and cooperative relationship with the parents of all students in the class
Speakers
avatar for Tricia McKale

Tricia McKale

Safe and Civil Schools
ADD BIOGRAPHY

TAPP agendas pdf
AK RTI TK Power of Partnerships 29Jan17[1] pdf
Sunday January 29, 2017 9:00am - 11:30pm AKST
Ballroom C - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

9:00am AKST

Topic 8 - Writing Foundations: Preparing Students to be Successful Writers
Feedback Survey
Writing is a complex skill dependent on underlying foundation skills including: legible and fluent handwriting and keyboarding; accurate and fluent spelling; conventions including grammar, punctuation, and capitalization; and formation of complete sentences. In this training, Dr. Archer will share the research concerning each of these areas and instructional procedures that can be easily implemented in elementary and intervention classes. An emphasis will be placed on various procedures for strengthening the quality of sentences, the foundation of all written products.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Anita Archer

Dr. Anita Archer

Anita Archer Ph.D, serves as an educational consultant to school districts on explicit instruction and literacy instruction. She has taught elementary and middle school students and is the recipient of ten Outstanding Educator awards. Dr. Archer has served on the faculties of San... Read More →

Writing Foundations January Alaska 2017 ppt
Writing Foundations Elementary January 2017 ppt
Writing Foundations Elementary January 2017 pdf
Writing Foundation Examples January 2017 doc
Writing Foundation Examples January 2017 pdf
Elementary Writing Practice Guide (1) pdf
Effective Framework for Primary Grade Guided Writing Instruction Reading Rockets pdf
Kindergarten Grammar Guide pdf
1st Grade Common Core Grammar Guide pdf
2nd Grade Common Core Grammar Guide pdf
3rd Grade Grammar Guide pdf
4th Grade Grammar Guide pdf
5th Grade Grammar Guide pdf
Moats Spelling pdf
grahamhandwriting pdf
Sunday January 29, 2017 9:00am - 11:30pm AKST
Ballroom A - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

9:00am AKST

Topic 9 - Improving Vocabulary & Academic Language: Ensuring ALL Students, Especially ELLs, are Equipped to Meet the Challenges of 21st Century Literacy
Feedback Survey
Recent comprehensive research reviews have confirmed the essential role of vocabulary and academic language plays in helping students improve their academic literacy K-12. This is especially critical for students who are English Language Learners. This seminar will provide a hands-on exploration of the key evidence-based strategies teachers can employ to ensure students thrive in a language rich classroom in which every student is actively engaged in building their lexical skills. Learning Objectives - develop practical evidence-based strategies to: identify important content and high use academic vocabulary for explicit instruction, structure meaning opportunities for ALL students to apply newly learned terms in academic discussion and writing, employ various learning scaffolds providing temporary support to ELLs and other students struggling with academic language across the content areas, and integrate oral and written language instruction with content area teaching.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Feldman

Kevin Feldman

Kevin Feldman, Ph.D. is the Director of Reading and Intervention with the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) and an independent educational consultant working with publishers, schools, and districts across the country. His career in education spans forty years. As the Director... Read More →

Vocab & Academic Language Alaska RTI pdf
Sunday January 29, 2017 9:00am - 11:30pm AKST
Tubughnenq 5 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

11:30am AKST

Lunch
Sunday January 29, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm AKST
Third Floor Foyer 600 W 7th Avenue
  Lunch

11:30am AKST

Visit Exhibitors
Sunday January 29, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm AKST
Third Floor Foyer 600 W 7th Avenue
  Visit Exhibitors

12:30pm AKST

Topic 1 - Empowering Parents to Be Engaged
Feedback Survey
How do you move from “parental involvement” to active engagement? Beginning with the parent training academies in Sacramento, this session will explore different engagement topics such as helping your children with their homework, SEL at home and parent teacher conferences. The second half of the session with focus on home visits, their purpose, impact and visitation strategies for teachers and administrators. The major theme will emphasize the difference between parent involvement, which is a more passive level of participation, to active engagement in school related activities as well as effective strategies for parents to help their children in the home.
Speakers
avatar for Hector Montenegro

Hector Montenegro

Senior District Consultant, CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
Dr. Hector Montenegro, President/CEO of Montenegro Consulting Group (MCG), LLC, is a Senior District Consultant for the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and works with districts on systemic implementation of SEL. Dr. Montenegro is also a Senior Associate... Read More →

!Empowering Parents pdf
Sunday January 29, 2017 12:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Ballroom B - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

12:30pm AKST

Topic 10 - Formative Assessment That Truly Informs Instruction
Feedback Survey
Formative assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students' achievement of intended instructional outcomes. This session will focus on effective formative assessment practices that assist educators in providing descriptive feedback to students, guiding decisions for re-teaching, and determining who needs further practice on a concept or skill. Participants of this highly interactive session will explore best practices, strategies, systems, and tools for assessing student learning and growth to maximize student achievement. This session is designed to support teachers with developing an individualized plan for consistently and systematically implementing formative assessment tools and processes in their classroom.

Video Links (Teaching Channel)

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/class-warm-up-routine

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/math-test-grading-tips

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/criteria-for-success

 
Speakers
avatar for Lexie Domaradzki

Lexie Domaradzki

Lexie Domaradzki started as an elementary school teacher more than 20 years ago and has since dedicated her professional life to high quality education for all. She provides consultation and professional development services to the Alaska, Oregon, Montana and Idaho Departments of... Read More →

Alaska RTI Conference 2017 formative assessment (2) pptx
Sunday January 29, 2017 12:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Tubughnenq 5 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

12:30pm AKST

Topic 11 - Trauma-Sensitive Schools
Feedback Survey
This training starts with a basic overview of the latest neuroscience on how and why early adversities can have a profound impact on the capacity to learn and self-regulate in a classroom setting. Data from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research in Alaska will be reviewed to examine the predictable and preventable effects of childhood trauma and how promoting resilience can buffer the effects of toxic stress. Trauma-sensitive practices and stories from schools around the country that are becoming trauma-informed while reforming discipline policies and changing school climate will be highlighted.
1. Describe the toxic stress model.
2. List three effects of ACEs on children that are relevant to the classroom setting.
3. Identify four essential elements of trauma-informed schools.
4. List three leading resources for trauma-informed schools that are available on-line at no cost.
5. Describe the leading shift that is happening with school discipline relative to trauma-informed practices and policies.
Speakers
avatar for Linda Chamberlain

Linda Chamberlain

Dr. Chamberlain, an epidemiologist specializing in childhood exposure to violence and brain development, is the founding director of the Alaska Family Violence Prevention Project and a consultant for the Family Violence Prevention Fund. An internationally renowned keynote speaker... Read More →

trauma sensitive teacher pdf
Michael's Tornado Souers & Hall, 2016 docx
Trauma informed Schools ANC 2.5 hr 1 28 17FINALHANDOUT pdf
Sunday January 29, 2017 12:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Marriott Ballroom 820 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

12:30pm AKST

Topic 2 - Engaged Classrooms - Academic Supprots and Interventions Workshop
Feedback Survey
Engaged Classrooms offers an approach to instruction, classroom management, and discipline that fosters academic, social, and emotional learning and development in each and every student. The Engaged Classrooms Academic Supports and Interventions Workshop offers practices and strategies to teachers to take personal responsibility for students’ learning and academic success by providing quality instruction and personalized support to ensure each and every student meets the standards of proficiency and excellence. Throughout this highly-interactive half-day workshop, participants will explore several core practices and strategies to support academics and provide interventions when necessary. This Engaging Schools experience will provide “learn-it-today, use-it-tomorrow” tools and strategies that you can apply immediately in your classroom including: Academic Press, Assessing for Learning, Intervening when Students aren’t Learning.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Frazier

Nicole Frazier

Nicole Frazier is an educator, author, presenter, and consultant with Engaging Schools. For the past seven years she has supported middle and high school teachers and leadership teams around the country in a variety of areas including: professional development, instructional best... Read More →

Sunday January 29, 2017 12:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Ballroom D - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

12:30pm AKST

Topic 3 - S4: Scaffolding, Supports, Strategies, and Structures to Engage the Secondary Math Student
Feedback Survey
Feeling like your secondary students are not as engaged as they could be? We will learn some teaching practices to increase engagement and provide greater accessibility for students in the secondary math classroom. Topics we will discuss include: Scaffolding & Supports for both struggling students and high-flyers, Strategies to engage students in problem-solving and mathematical discourse, Structures & routines to help with engagement and accessibility.
Speakers
avatar for Bobbi Jo Erb

Bobbi Jo Erb

Bobbi Jo Erb is a self-proclaimed “Math Geek”. Currently, she works as a math consultant with districts in Alaska and Idaho on best practices in mathematics instruction. Formerly, she was the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction and the STEM: Math Curriculum Coordinator... Read More →

Sunday January 29, 2017 12:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Tubughnenq 3 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

12:30pm AKST

Topic 4 - Addressing Absenteeism for the Individual Student
Feedback Survey
A growing body of research indicates that regular student attendance is one of the most critical yet under-addressed issues in schools today. Research indicates that as early as kindergarten, students who miss even 2 days each month are at significant risk for lower academic performance.  If students are going to be successful in school, they first have to be in school. This session provides participants with practical strategies to address individual student chronic absenteeism across all grade levels.Learning Objectives: Participants will learn how to apply function-based thinking to absenteeism to develop interventions Participants will leave this session with knowledge on function-based approaches to design effective intervention plans for individuals who are chronically absent.  Schools will learn how to implement Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions that address the most common functions of absenteeism. Understand how to apply function-based thinking to absenteeism. Review possible functions of student absenteeism. Apply functional-behavior assessment to absenteeism and truancy issues. Identify a range of interventions and strategies for the most common functions.
Speakers
avatar for Tricia Berg

Tricia Berg

Tricia Berg has been a national and international education consultant since 2011. As an education consultant focusing on developing evidence-based sustainable systems, she has provided professional development and coaching support to educational organizations, districts, and schools... Read More →

Sunday January 29, 2017 12:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Tubughnenq 4 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

12:30pm AKST

Topic 5 - Tools for Providing Access to Grade Level Curriculum to Struggling Learners
Feedback Survey
Teachers and schools are faced with the challenge of reaching the needs of all students, regardless of their academic, social, and developmental levels, and moving them forward. Any given classroom will contain a heterogeneous mix of students with different ability levels and educational needs. For this reason, teachers must be masters of differentiating the curriculum and providing access tools and strategies to meet the needs of all students, to remediate or accelerate instruction, and to provide all students with the opportunity to learn and grow. In this session, we will discuss Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the opportunities it provides for all students to access, participate in, and progress in the general-education curriculum by reducing barriers to instruction. Participants will learn more about how UDL offers options for how information is presented, how students respond or demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and how students are engaged in learning. Learning Objectives: A teacher’s goal is for students to learn skills and understand the subject. Traditional curriculum materials tend to offer only limited flexibility for meeting that goal — often requiring students to adapt to the curriculum. Universally designed curriculum overcomes limitations by incorporating three principles of flexibility into the design: We will explore multiple methods of presentation, We will explore multiple options for participation, We will explore multiple means of expression. This built-in flexible approach will provide a wider range of options for students to choose from — meaning the curriculum adapts to the student, rather than the other way around.
Speakers
avatar for Sharon Azar

Sharon Azar

Dr. Sharon Azar is a nationally known teacher, trainer, systems change consultant, and inclusive education advocate. Sharon has been a teacher, both general education and special education. She has served in many leadership roles including Director of Special Education, and Director... Read More →

5 Tech Tools that Help Improve Reading Comprehension docx
ACCESS TOOLS FOR STRUGGLING STUDENTS docx
Before Instruction docx
Creating Access presentation pdf
Inexpensive Assistive Technology for Struggling Readers pdf
Sunday January 29, 2017 12:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Ballroom E - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

12:30pm AKST

Topic 6 - Finding the Teachable Moment in the Middle of a Meltdown
Feedback Survey
For most of us, our instructional toolbox contains many different strategies and ideas for teaching students how to write their name, count objects, and identify letters of the alphabet. When it comes to dealing with misbehaviors and emotional regulation skills, however, our toolkit can sometimes feel empty. When students are having a meltdown or being non-compliant, we sometimes forget, that these are not just challenging moments, they are also teachable moments. Our session together will focus on strategies for dealing with some of the most challenging behaviors. Learning Objectives: Explore a humanistic approach to dealing with challenging behaviors with a special focus on when students with disabilities, including autism, demonstrate challenging behaviors. Learn specific evidence-based strategies for teaching students focus, self-control, and a strong emotional vocabulary.

All resources on the session landing page: https://prekteachandplay.com/2017ak-rti/.
Speakers
avatar for Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak is a {r}evolutionary speaker, researcher, and play advocate. Through podcasts, blogs, free resources, and trainings, Kristie inspires and supports early educators in {r}evolutionizing their teaching. Kristie spent 16 years, as faculty, at Kent State University... Read More →

Sunday January 29, 2017 12:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Kahtnu 1-2 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

12:30pm AKST

Topic 7 - The Power of Partnerships: The Tough Kid Teacher and Parents as Partners
Feedback Survey
This session will outline a collaborative approach to problem solving in which the teacher works with the Tough Kid's parents (that is, the adult or adults with primary care-taking responsibilities) to identify the problem, collect information about it, and develop a plan to deal with the challenging behavior. Parents and teachers jointly develop a plan and implement it across home and school. In addition to the in-depth explanation of the TAPP (Teachers and Parents as Partners) process, this session also provides universal suggestions for establishing a positive and cooperative relationship with the parents of all students in the class
Speakers
avatar for Tricia McKale

Tricia McKale

Safe and Civil Schools
ADD BIOGRAPHY

TAPP agendas pdf
AK RTI TK Power of Partnerships 29Jan17[1] pdf
Sunday January 29, 2017 12:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Ballroom C - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

12:30pm AKST

Topic 8 - Short Writing OFTEN not just Long Writing Seldom
Feedback Survey
Much attention is being given to planning, writing and revising long narrative, informative, and argumentative products. However, perhaps even more gains in writing will flow from a focus on writing for learning: completing short writing assignments often in all classes. In this session, Dr. Archer will present procedures to scaffold writing summaries, compare-contrast paragraphs, and responses to reading (explanations, opinions, etc.) using strategies, writing frames, and think sheets.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Anita Archer

Dr. Anita Archer

Anita Archer Ph.D, serves as an educational consultant to school districts on explicit instruction and literacy instruction. She has taught elementary and middle school students and is the recipient of ten Outstanding Educator awards. Dr. Archer has served on the faculties of San... Read More →

Short Writing Intermediate and Seconday (half day) 2017 pptx
Short Writing Intermediate and Seconday (half day) 2017 pdf
Writing Frames and Examples pptx
Think Sheets Short Writing Intermediate and Secondary 2017 docx
Sunday January 29, 2017 12:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Ballroom A - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

12:30pm AKST

Topic 9 - Improving Instruction Across the School: Harnessing the Power of Actionable Feedback for ALL Teachers
Feedback Survey
Large scale meta-analyses (Hattie, 2009; Marzano & DuFour 2011) have concluded the key to improving student achievement is figuring out how to significantly improve routine instruction across the school site. Dr. Kevin Feldman will guide participants in exploring how establishing a shared instructional focus on academic literacy coupled with validated tools for teacher feedback including classroom video, collaborative teacher coaching teams or "Learning Walks", peer and expert coaching can create a culture of competence at the school site level. Various models and narratives will be shared describing how elementary and secondary schools are dramatically improving the quality routine classroom teaching using these tools for "actionable feedback", which one could argue is the "holy grail" of instructional improvement.
Learning Objectives
understand the research support for improving instruction as THE key to improving student achievement
identify the right and wrong “drivers” for improving teacher skills & competence
appreciate the absolutely critical role of actionable or useful feedback in enhancing the continuous growth of any professional (sports, business, education, etc.)
explore the various forms of Public Practice schools can engage to ensure ALL teachers learn to give and receive “actionable feedback” to improve their teaching including; Learning Walks, video critique, peer and expert coaching
explore how Building Leadership Teams can leverage teacher leadership to foster a school wide focus on improving instruction across the grades/content areas.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Feldman

Kevin Feldman

Kevin Feldman, Ph.D. is the Director of Reading and Intervention with the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) and an independent educational consultant working with publishers, schools, and districts across the country. His career in education spans forty years. As the Director... Read More →

Sunday January 29, 2017 12:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
K'enaunu 6 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center 600 W 7th Avenue
  Half Day Topic

3:00pm AKST

Visit Exhibitors
Sunday January 29, 2017 3:00pm - 3:30pm AKST
Third Floor Foyer 600 W 7th Avenue
  Visit Exhibitors
 
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Friday, January 27
Saturday, January 28
Sunday, January 29
  • EdCamp
  • Full Day Strand
  • Half Day Topic
  • Keynote
  • Lunch
  • Pre-Conference
  • Registration
  • UAA Credit Registration Information
  • Visit Exhibitors
    • Ballroom A - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center
    Ballroom B - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center
    Ballroom C - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center
    Ballroom D - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center
    Ballroom E - Third Floor - Dena'ina Center Center
    First Floor Foyer
    Idlughet 3 - First Floor - Dena'ina Center Center
    K'enaunu 6 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center
    Kahtnu 1-2 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center
    Marriott Ballroom
    Online Form
    Third Floor Foyer
    Tubughnenq 3 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center
    Tubughnenq 4 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center
    Tubughnenq 5 - Second Floor - Dena'ina Center Center