2010 Annual Conference Program Book

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Welcome to the Texas ASCD Annual Conference ..............................................................3 Yolanda M. Rey, Ph. D., Texas ASCD Executive Director Ellen v. Bell, Ph. D., Texas ASCD President Annise Parker, Mayor, HoustonConference Sponsors/Partners.............................................................................................9Texas ASCD Board of Directors...........................................................................................10 Texas ASCD Regional Affiliate Presidents and Contacts.....................................................11Annual Conference Local Arrangements Committee and Program Committee...................12Texas ASCD 2010 Award Recipients ...................................................................................13Conference Format ...............................................................................................................14Student Showcase ................................................................................................................15Conference Agenda..............................................................................................................16Curriculum Leadership Academy II Fellows.........................................................................17 General Session / Sunday, October 24 Andrew Hargreaves......................................................................................................19 Ken Kay........................................................................................................................20Special Session / Sunday, October 24 .................................................................................20General Session / Monday, October 25.................................................................................22 Lee CrockettConcurrent Sessions / Monday, October 25.........................................................................23Special Sessions / Monday, October 25...............................................................................32General Session / Monday, October 25................................................................................33 Hall DavidsonConcurrent Session / Tuesday, October 26..........................................................................35General Session / Tuesday, October 26...............................................................................42 Eric JensenIndex of Concurrent Sessions by Time ................................................................................44 Index of Concurrent Sessions by Strand .............................................................................48Index of Exhibitors ...............................................................................................................53Facilities Map .......................................................................................................................62 Continuing Professional Education ......................................................................................68Notes.................................................................................................................................... 71

Welcome!WelCome!

Welcome to the Texas ASCD Annual Conference ..............................................................3 Yolanda M. Rey, Ph. D., Texas ASCD Executive Director Ellen v. Bell, Ph. D., Texas ASCD President Annise Parker, Mayor, HoustonConference Sponsors/Partners.............................................................................................9Texas ASCD Board of Directors...........................................................................................10 Texas ASCD Regional Affiliate Presidents and Contacts.....................................................11Annual Conference Local Arrangements Committee and Program Committee...................12Texas ASCD 2010 Award Recipients ...................................................................................13Conference Format ...............................................................................................................14Student Showcase ................................................................................................................15Conference Agenda..............................................................................................................16Curriculum Leadership Academy II Fellows.........................................................................17 General Session / Sunday, October 24 Andrew Hargreaves......................................................................................................19 Ken Kay........................................................................................................................20Special Session / Sunday, October 24 .................................................................................20General Session / Monday, October 25.................................................................................22 Lee CrockettConcurrent Sessions / Monday, October 25.........................................................................23Special Sessions / Monday, October 25...............................................................................32General Session / Monday, October 25................................................................................33 Hall DavidsonConcurrent Session / Tuesday, October 26..........................................................................35General Session / Tuesday, October 26...............................................................................42 Eric JensenIndex of Concurrent Sessions by Time ................................................................................44 Index of Concurrent Sessions by Strand .............................................................................48Index of Exhibitors ...............................................................................................................53Facilities Map .......................................................................................................................62 Continuing Professional Education ......................................................................................68Notes.................................................................................................................................... 71

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WELCOME – Texas style!

Educators being together at one place, learning together, and enjoying one another’s company are actions to be relished and valued. This is what the 2010 Texas ASCD Annual Conference is all about.

It is surprising to me that, year after year, we do not tire of starting from scratch with planning a new annual conference a month after the previous conference has taken place. Actually, a new conference planning begins long before this, with thoughts and ideas. The feeling is difficult to

describe, but it is invigorating and energizing.

So what are the reasons for such feelings? These reasons could be a combination of actions and results. A new Local Arrangements Committee (Houston LAC), with its unique personality and ideas initiates such good synergy to get tasks completed. Its chairs, Janis Jordan from Corpus Christi ISD and Mary Jadloski from Cypress Fairbanks ISD have brought the LAC to a new high in the delivery of a wonderful annual conference.

The keynote presenters, Andrew Hargreaves, Ken Kay, Hall Davidson, Lee Crockett, and Eric Jensen, all are presenting the latest in research and best practices for educators to use in their classrooms with students, of whom it is all about. Then add the special sessions and the concurrent sessions, which bring updates and the current practices, tried and true throughout the state. What a lineup for success!

With all these educators striving for a most successful annual conference, participants can receive only benefits. Enjoy your conference, one especially designed for the curricular and instructional leaders who work for and with the students in Texas, and enjoy one another in this community of learners.

Let’s make it a point to learn from one another.

Yolanda M. Rey, Ph. D.Executive DirectorTexas ASCD

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Are you as excited about the 2010 conference as I am?

The conference planning committee, led by Board members Mary Jadloski and Janis Jordan, has been working since December 2009 to make the conference of the highest quality for you. Here we go in “Designing Boundless Futures for 21st Century Learners!”

This summer I have had the privilege of traveling extensively. In parks, subways, and museums, I note how parents interact with their children. It is almost always with respect and compassion so their children learn, explore, and know they are loved in a safe environment. As professional educators we have the same commitment but to dozens – and even thousands -- of students. The commitment is to bring excellence to students’ lives so they can succeed. Our conference speakers -- Andy Hargreaves, Hall Davidson, Ken Kay, Lee Crockett, and Eric Jensen -- as well as our well-chosen breakout leaders, have the same commitment to help us learn and lead.

Make the most of the conference by listening, learning, networking, and taking time to reflect. Be sure everyone feels part of the Texas ASCD professional learning community. Before you leave give us your ideas to make Texas ASCD services fit you even better. Welcome to Houston!

Ellen V. Bell, Ph. D. PresidentTexas ASCD

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GrEETInGs!

As mayor of Houston, I extend a special welcome to all attending the 2010 Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (Texas ASCD) conference. I am delighted to welcome educators from across the state of Texas to the city of Houston.

This event is the 63rd of its kind and is a great opportunity for superintendents, assistant superintendents, central office staff, curriculum directors, principals,

assistant principals, lead teachers, teachers, and college professors to discuss the future of education in our state. This year’s theme, “Designing Boundless Futures for the 21st Century Learners,” inspires all to ensure that our children receive all the opportunities for a limitless future. I hope that attendees will be encouraged to face challenges and embrace opportunities so that the curriculum of our schools continues to flourish.

The city of Houston is honored to host the 2010 Texas ASCD Conference. Please accept my best wishes for a successful and rewarding event.

Sincerely,

Annise D. ParkerMayor

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Welcome Reception & Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting

Sunday, October 245:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Exhibit Hall

Come enjoy music, salsa dancing,

student art, food and a cash bar!

Aldine ISD Steel Drum EnsembleEntertainment

You’re invited to network with Texas

ASCD Board of Directors,

Presenters, Partners, Sponsors

and Exhibitors

You are cordially invited to the 2010 President’s Reception

Texas ASCD Annual Conference

Monday, October 25, 20106:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Westin Galleria HotelMonarch Room

Ellen V. BellTexas ASCD President

EntertainmentHouston School for the Performing and

Visual Arts String Quartet

Celebrate with Texas ASCD

PlaTinum ParTners

silver ParTners

bronze ParTners

suPerinTendenT/CenTral offiCe leadershiP

brunCh sPonsors

refreshmenT break sPonsors

Grand Prize sPonsors

Thank You!

Thnak you!Texas ASCD would like to thank our

corporate partners and conference sponsors

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Artemisa “Arte” Cerda, Managing Partner

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board of direCTorsBoard of directorsTexas AsCD 2010 - 2011

Executive Committee

Janis JordanCorpus Christi ISD President-Elect

Al Hambrick Sherman ISD Vice President

Carl E. Key Greenville ISD Vice President-Elect

Gena GardinerHighland Park ISD Past President

Alma rodriguez Secretary

susanne Carroll Victoria ISD

Mary Jadloski Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

Glenda HeilConsultant

Yolanda M. rey Texas ASCD Executive Director

Ellen V. Bell Consultant President

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2010 -2011 Texas ASCD Regional Affiliate Presidents/Contacts

David Belding Weatherford ISD Virginia CottenConsultant

nancy Vaughan NKV Consulting

Betty Burks San Antonio ISD

Mary Clark McKinney ISD

suzie McWilliams Forney ISD

Patti Birney East Central ISD

Lane Ledbetter Birdville ISD

Darla J. Pollard Terrell ISD

sharon Hogue Dickinson ISD

Barbara Gideon Pflugerville ISD

Maria Luisa GuerraEdinburg CISD

board of direCTorsBoard of directors

Alma rodriguez Secretary

susanne Carroll Victoria ISD

Mary Jadloski Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

Glenda HeilConsultant

Yolanda M. rey Texas ASCD Executive Director

Sandra Nieto Rio Grane Valley - Region 1

Victor HernandezCoastal Bend - Region 2 [email protected]

Susanne Carroll Region 3 [email protected]

Susan Schaeper Houston Suburban - Region 4 [email protected]

D’Lana Barbay Sabine Neches -Region 5 [email protected]

Juneria P. Berges Region 6 [email protected]

Tasha BarkerRegion [email protected]

Lori Ables Region 8 [email protected]

Shelley SweattRegion 9 [email protected]

Carl Key North Central - Region 10 [email protected]

Steve Chapman Les Evans - Region 11 [email protected]

Vickie DeanCentral Texas - Region 12 [email protected]

Kathleen L. BishopCapital Area - Region 13 [email protected]

Rose BurksRegion 14 [email protected]

TBDSan Angelo - Region 15 Robyn RhodesPanhandle - Region [email protected]

Shelly Bratcher West Texas - Region 17 [email protected]

TBD Midland - Region 18 Bonnie McKinleyPaso Del Norte - Region [email protected]

Linda Mora Alamo Area - Region 20 [email protected]

board of direCTorsTexas AsCD 2010 - 2011

(Inclusive of the Executive Committee)

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Glenda HeilGeorge H. and Gwyn Brownlee Leadership Award

loCal arranGemenTs CommiTTeeLocaL arrangements committeeTexas AsCD 2010 - 2011

D'Lana BarbayAbigayle BartonEllen BellGreg BrockSusanne CarrollElizabeth ClarkRamona DavisJoey DoyleLinda DueserDavid EschbergerDee Hall

Victor HernandezAnne KonzLynne KutachKimberly LawsonNoemi LopezDavid McGearyRobin McGlohnDarla PollardSara PtomeyMichelle RiggsMary Running

Linda SamsSusan SchaeperJoan E. SlaterBillye SmithSharon SouthAnn SnyderMelissa StadtfeldNina TriggerSusan TylerTeresa VoltzDeborah Westerduin

ProGram CommiTTeeBetty Burks

Nancy GauseGena GardinerMary JadloskiJanis Jordan

Sarah ParsonsYolanda Rey

Carlie WischnewskyDeborah Westerduin

Co-chairs: Janis Jordan and Mary Jadloski

YOU’rE InVITED!Join us for the All-Attendee Luncheon and Legislative Panel Discussion.

Dr. Cathy Bryce, Former SuperintendentHighland Park ISDDr. Duncan Klussmann, SuperintendentSpring Branch ISD

Dr. richard Middleton, SuperintendentNorth East ISDDr. Greg smith, SuperintendentClear Creek ISDDavid Anderson, Moderator Hillco Partners

LegiSLATive PAneLiST

Monday October 25,2010 12:30 pm - 1:45 pmGalleria Ballroom

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Deborah CoxFlour Bluff ISDElementary LevelT.E.A.C.H. AwardTexas Educators Achieving Classroom Honors

stephanie ryonCoppell ISDSecondary LevelT.E.A.C.H. AwardTexas Educators Achieving Classroom Honors

aWard reCiPienTsAwArd recipientsTexas AsCD 2010 - 2011

Glenda HeilGeorge H. and Gwyn Brownlee Leadership Award

Affiliate Awards for exemplary Performance:Alamo Area Texas AsCD - Linda Mora. PresidentHouston suburban Texas AsCD - Susan Schaeper, Presidentnorth Central Texas AsCD - Carl Key, PresidentPiney Woods Texas AsCD - Tasha Barker, President

Thank You!We would like to thank north Central Texas AsCD for their part in sponsoring the T.e.A.C.H. awardsand Houston suburban Texas AsCD for providing the Conference Exhibitor bags!

Dr. richard Middleton, SuperintendentNorth East ISDDr. Greg smith, SuperintendentClear Creek ISDDavid Anderson, Moderator Hillco Partners

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General Sessions Five thought-provoking keynote presenters. Come early for local youth entertainment.

Special Sessions Two-hour, in-depth sessions on issues and topics affecting all Texas educators.

Concurrent Sessions A multitude of one-hour sessions offer a wide variety of topics to address a variety of needs and interests.

Exhibit HallThe place to find new ideas and instructional tools for today’s educators. Don’tforget to stop by all the booths.

Texas ASCD Annual MeetingAn annual meeting designed to share the direction of the organization in business and educational matters.

Texas ASCD Welcome and Greetingssunday, October 24Terry B. Grier - Superintendent, Houston ISD Monday, October 25David Anthony - Superintendent, Cypress-Fairbanks ISDTuesday, October 26Wanda Bamberg - Superintendent, Aldine ISD

Hot Topic DiscussionsOffered on Monday the 25th in the Exhibit Hall, these hour-long discussions on current hot topics are open to all and will be lead by prominent educators. See sched-ule below for times and topics.10:10 am - 11:10 amRestructuring High SchoolsInstructional TechnologyLegislationRTI

ConferenCe formaTConferenCe format

11:20 am - 12:20 pmEnglish Language LearnersSocial MediaHealth and WellnessEnd of Course

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sTudenT shoWCaseStudent ShowcaSe

sunday through TuesdayHouston Area student Art Exhibit

Exhibit Hall

sunday, October 24

Monday, October 25

Tuesday, October 2610:10 am - 10:30 am

General Session - Galleria BallroomKlein Collins string Orchestra

Carlos Lara – Director Jim Crain - Superintendent, Klein ISD

12:00 pm - 12:25 pmGeneral Session - Galleria BallroomAldine Dance CompanyColleen Riddle - DirectorWanda Bamberg - SuperintendentAldine ISD

12:25 pm - 12:30 pmGeneral Session - Galleria BallroomGrantham Academy rOTCGreg Harper – InstructorWanda Bamberg - Superintendent Aldine ISD

12:25 pmGeneral Session - Galleria Ballroomnational Anthem sung by Maya HaywoodColleen Riddle - DirectorWanda Bamberg - SuperintendentAldine ISD

5:30 pm - 6:45 pmWelcome Reception - Woodway I, II, IIIAldine IsD steel Drum EnsembleJeff Laird - DirectorWanda Bamberg SuperintendentAldine ISD

7:45 am - 8:15 am General Session - Galleria BallroomMcnabb Drum ClubPam Dettwiler – PrincipalRalph Draper – Superintendent, Spring ISD

4:00 pm - 4:20 pm General Session - Galleria BallroomMeyer Freedom Choir & recorder EnsembleVicki Wilkins Herzog – DirectorRalph Draper – Superintendent, Spring ISD

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm President’s Reception - Monarch RoomHSPvA String QuartetHector Aguero – DirectorTerry Grier – Superintendent, Houston ISD

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ConferenCe aGendaConferenCe AGenDA

Alan November Pre-conference Session 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Registration and Exhibit Hall Open 10:00 am - 5:30 pmSpotlight on Exhibit Hall 10:00 am - 12:30 pmNewcomer’s Orientation 10:00 am - 11:00 amGeneral Session with Andrew Hargreaves 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm General Session with Ken Kay 2:20 pm - 3:50 pmSpecial Session with: Andrew Hargreaves and Ken Kay 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmWelcome Reception/Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting 5:30 pm - 6:45 pmSpotlight on Exhibit Hall 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 7:30 am - 8:15 amSpotlight on Exhibit Hall 7:30 am - 8:15 amGeneral Session with Lee Crockett 8:15 am - 10:00 amConcurrent Sessions 10:10 am - 11:10 am“Hot Topic” Roundtable Discussions in Exhibit Hall 10:10 am - 11:10 amConcurrent Sessions 11:20 am - 12:20 pm“Hot Topic” Roundtable Discussions in Exhibit Hall 11:20 am - 12:20 pmAll Attendee Luncheon with Legislative Panel Discussion 12:30 pm - 1:45 pmSpotlight on Exhibit Hall 1:30 pm - 2:00 pmSpecial Session with Eric Jensen 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmSpecial Session with Hall Davidson 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmSpecial Session with Texas Instruments 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmSpecial Session with TEA 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmSpotlight on Exhibit Hall 4:00 pm - 4:20 pmAfternoon Refreshment Break in Exhbit Hall 4:00 pm - 4:20 pmGeneral Session with Hall Davidson 4:20 pm - 6:00 pm President’s Reception 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Registration/Exhibit Hall 7:30 am - 10:30 amContinental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 7:30 am - 8:00 amSpotlight on Exhibit Hall 7:30 am - 8:00 amConcurrent Sessions 8:00 am - 9:00 amCouncil of Past Presidents 9:15 am - 9:45 amConcurrent Sessions 9:15 am - 10:15 amTexas ASCD Annual Meeting 9:45 am - 10:15 amGeneral Session with Eric Jensen 10:30 am - 12:20 pmConnecting the Dots 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

saturday october 23, 2010

sunday october 24, 2010

monday october 25, 2010

Tuesday october 26, 2010

Remember - there will be student entertainment before each General session!

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Registration/Exhibit Hall 7:30 am - 10:30 amContinental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 7:30 am - 8:00 amSpotlight on Exhibit Hall 7:30 am - 8:00 amConcurrent Sessions 8:00 am - 9:00 amCouncil of Past Presidents 9:15 am - 9:45 amConcurrent Sessions 9:15 am - 10:15 amTexas ASCD Annual Meeting 9:45 am - 10:15 amGeneral Session with Eric Jensen 10:30 am - 12:20 pmConnecting the Dots 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Linda Adams, Vidor IsDMary Arthur, Grapevine-Colleyville IsD

D'Lana Barbay, Vidor IsDJulie Brenegan, Grapevine-Colleyville IsDKristen Cavin, Grapevine-Colleyville IsD

Penny Colton, newton iSDPamela Correa, Carver ACAD

Chris Daniel, Argyle IsD John Doughney, Grapevine-Colleyville IsD

rachael Driggers, Greenville IsDCheryl Dupuy, Vidor IsD

Lisa gonzales, Bowie iSDGeneva Harris-Hatton, royal IsD

Cory Hines, Woden IsDAkenise Iosefo, Academy of Careers and Technology

Charter schoolBarbara Kelley, Grapevine-Colleyville IsD

Jacqueline Kennedy, Frisco IsDPaula Kinslow, Clyde CiSD

Michael Laird, splendora IsDKelli Mallory, McKinney IsD

Michelle McMichael, stephenville IsDDarla J. Pollard, Terrell iSDDonna solley, Birdville IsD

Julie spencer, Grapevine-Colleyville IsDTony Zahn, Grapevine-Colleyville IsD

Texas asCD is prouD of The following CurriCulum

leaDership aCaDemy iii fellows

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Sunday OctOber 24, 2010sundaY oCTober 24, 2010

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keYnoTe PresenTaTion

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, and 21st Century skills are on Mercury: Leadership and Change in school reformAndrew Hargreaves12:30 pm - 2:15 pmGalleria Ballroom

Say Goodbye to standardization and Hello to 21st Century skills! From former Secretaries of State to high-powered CEOs and leading Harvard Scholars, there is growing agreement that while decades of standardized testing and a narrower curriculum might have pushed up measured achievement for students, our schools and our young people have been losing that creative and collaborative edge that helps America compete. This presentation urges us to leave behind the Venus-like ways of the 1970s where love and freedom were not enough to secure high standards for all our students. It proposes to leave behind the Mars like approach of top-down pressure and cut-throat competition of the last two decades, where increased test scores were secured at great cost to the innovation and creativity that are essential to economic competitiveness and civil engagement in the 21st century. But if we leave the Martians and Venutians behind, what awaits us instead? This presentation says we face a choice, where 21st century skills can put us on Mercury - the planet of profit, trade and commerce that may poison us with superficiality and excessive speed. Or it can bring us down to sensible and sustainable Earth where students and teachers connect with deep and mindful learning and teaching.

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21st Century readiness for Every studentKen Kay2:20 pm - 3:50 pmGalleria Ballroom The term “21st century education” has been used to describe a myriad of trends. Ken Kay argues, however,

that a 21st century education must be rooted in the knowledge and skills that ensure 21st century readiness for every student. Kay will explain the importance of fusing the three Rs and four Cs – Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity and Innovation. In his presentation, Kay will provide examples of leading districts and models that have fused the three Rs and four Cs. He will also discuss the need for local, state and federal policy makers to create policies that support this approach for every school.

The Leadership and reform Implications of 21st Century skillsAndrew Hargreaves and Ken Kay4:00 pm - 5:30 pmGalleria Ballroom

The dialogue will build on the keynotes of both Andrew Hargreaves and Ken Kay’s presentations, exploring the similarities and differences in their perspectives on 21st century skills from a U.S. and international standpoint. In particular, it will engage the audience with the implications of the 21st century skills agenda for leadership and change.

sPeCial session

Sunday OctOber 24, 2010sundaY oCTober 24, 2010

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into Tomorrow: Looking at the extreme FutureLee Crockett8:15 am - 10:00 amGalleria Ballroom

It is said that those who live by the crystal ball shall eat crushed glass. Invariably when futurists make

predictions we can be certain of two things. First, in many cases it will take longer than we predict for some things to happen. But conversely, when they happen the impact will be far more pervasive than any of us can imagine.

This presentation is about the extreme future 10, 15, 20 or more years out. This is not a crystal ball, Ouija board future, but an educated and informed look ahead at the good, the bad, the ugly, the scary, the beautiful, the terrifying, and the sublime.

Participants will be given an overview of the Extreme Future: the new Energy Age, the new Innovation Economy, the future of globalization, Moore’s Law revisited, the new Age of Communication, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Neurotechnology, the new workforce, longevity medicine, tomorrow’s climate, weird science, and the future of the individual - and then be asked what the Extreme Future holds for the way we work, the way we play, the way we communicate, the way we learn, and the way we view our fellow citizens.

This presentation is not for the faint of heart. Come and get your assumptions about almost everything challenged.

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Key for strands: Curriculum and Technology Integration (CTI), Curriculum Design (CD), Addressing Challenge and Change (ACC), Multiple Measures of Assessment (MMA), Instructional Coaching and Leadership (ICL), Building Community (BC), College and Career Readiness (CCr). Sponsor Sessions (s), Vendor Sessions (V)

Monday 10:10 am – 11:10 amsession 01 - End Of Course: Getting ready for spring 2012 (ACC) Audience: High School For the past three years, all high schools and middle schools in Irving ISD have participated in all optional EOC subject tests with all students enrolled in those courses. Data are being used to increase awareness across the district and influence curriculum as the EOC requirement begins in the Spring of 2012. What happens before, during, and after EOC testing will be presented. Presenter: James Rambo, Irving ISDroom: Chevy Chase Session 02 - The Boundless Future Today: in-House Online PD (ACC) Audience: Administrator/Support Dwindling funds + change (instructional + curriculum + structural) + mandates (local + state + federal) + morale x time3 = frustrated campuses (administrators + teachers) + a stymied instructional support teamIs this the equation you face in trying to design effective professional development? This session will explore how the English Language Arts Team in Lewisville ISD is redefining the equation to equal success using available technology and personnel to meet the challenges and changes facing the 21st century educator.Presenters: Donna Henry, Lou Ann Kemper, and Romona Lowe, Lewisville ISDroom: Galleria I

Session 03 - it’s All in the Planning: A Recipe for Success (ACC) Audience: Elementary Cooperative planning for Bilingual/ESL teachers co-teaching in a One-Way, Dual Language classroom is critical for scaffolding instruction for ELLs. This planning process integrates subject content areas and scaffolds instruction through the target languages (Spanish and English). This is the focus of the Integrated Planning Process Model. LISD campus and program support personnel will provide an overview of the Dual Language Model and demonstrate the Integrated Planning Process Model. Presenters: Lezley Collier Lewis, Johanna Bolado, and Janie Pribanic, Lewisville ISDroom: Monarch Room

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Session 04 - Building a Personal Learning network (BC) Audience: Administrator/Support Effectively manage volumes of information traversing your digital life! Create an online Personal Learning Network (PLN) to capture information, interests, and curiosities, making you a globally-aware, savvy educator. Through resources such as Twitter, Diigo, Ning, blogs, and wikis, create your own network of peers, experts, non-human resources, or those from a different career path who offer unique perspective. Ideal PLNs allow thought-sharing, questions, and collaboration among novices and veterans while balancing your digital life. Presenters: Susan Smith and Joseph Virant, Katy ISD room: Tanglewood

session 05 - Assessment and College readiness (CCr) Audience: Middle School, High School, Administrator/Support College and career preparation is critical to a student’s post-secondary success. Presenters will share the model and assessments used in a college readiness pilot implemented at one comprehensive high school and two middle schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Successes and lessons learned will be shared. Presenters: Marie Keith and Brenda Gauthey, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; John Clark, Consultant, ACTroom: Galleria Ballroom II

session 06 - College readiness for All: success by Design (CCr) Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School, College/University, Administrator/Support Join Northside ISD and share the success of their strategic design for the College/Career Readiness Project. Recognized by TEA as outstanding in the use of the High School Allotment, NISD has used the resources, goals, and accountability of the HSA to create multiple paths for college-ready graduates. Blending multiple opportunities in advanced academics K-12 joins required college application and counseling on financial aid. Forging community college/university/city/business partnerships provides P-16 data-tracking resources, P-16 curriculum alignment, an administrator dashboard, and extensive professional development for staff. Producing College/Career-ready students is NISD’s commitment to the future.Presenter: Sara McAndrew, Northside ISDroom: West Alabama

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session 07 - What Do the ELA TAKs and ELA TAKs-ALT Have in Common? Audience: High School Distance Learning collaboration between the 9th grade campus self contained multiple handicapped unit and a 9th grade general education English class and a professional actor-author. Students embraced diversity and learned character analysis through real world interactions with each other and through ELA character analysis techniques via video-conference with the author. Cutting edge technology was implemented through delivery and exchange of the information via live video conference and e-mail. Presenters: Jane Gonzalez and Flora Vasquez, Los Fresnos United room: Bellaire Room

session 08 - Collaboration in the 21st Century Classroom (CTI) Audience: Teacher Communicating and collaborating in the 21st century calls for educators to expand the walls of the classroom across the district, state, county, and world-wide. Webcams, Skype, and USTREAM are tools to facilitate learning. Birdville ISD will share best practices for implementing these engaging opportunities in your teaching and learning. Skype in with teachers to see how they made authentic connections with Uganda, China, Egypt, and more. Presenters: Dwight Goodwin and Cheryl McKnight, Birdville ISD room: Galleria Ballroom III session 09 - Literacy in a Dual Language Classroom (CTI)Audience: Elementary, Teacher, Administrator/Support How do I include all of the components of literacy in a dual language classroom? Participants will incorporate Spanish resources and technology when designing lessons that incorporate not only higher order thinking skills but phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.With the inclusion of the Texas Knowledge and Skills and the ELPS, all participants will extend their understanding of how to address the needs of every ELL learner on a daily basis.Presenter: Janie Farias, Leander ISDroom: Plaza Ballroom I

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session 10 (s) - Achieving Academic success through Effective Master scheduling and Technology Integration (CTI) Audience: Middle School, Teacher, Admin/Support Looking for a way to effectively integrate technology into your school’s curriculum? Come learn how this NCEA award-winning middle school utilizes a well devised master schedule and effective teaching strategies to successfully infuse technology into classroom instruction to ensure high levels of student success. Presenters: Aminta Olivarez, Maxine Zamarripa, Vincent Vento, and Juan Esparza, Jo Nelson Middle Schoolroom: Royal Suite

session 11 (s) - Education Transformation That really Works! (CTI) Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School, College/University, Teacher, Administrator/SupportUsing the latest research from Dr. Robert Marzano showing over 17 percentile points gain, this session will focus on bridging the gap between curriculum and technology with proven solutions. The latest techniques in instructional technology, educational strategies, and formative assessment bring the classroom alive by utilizing technology that brings learning into the 21st century. Using the ActivClassroom as the environment for this session, participants will see exciting and engaging solutions that utilize Marzano’s ‘Sweet Spot’ for best practices and student outcomes and over 30 percentile points gain.Presenter: Denise Polt, Promethean Education room: Westchester Room session 12 - The Missing Link (CD) Audience: Elementary Participants will explore how connecting K-5th grade concepts is crucial not only to closing gaps, but to ensuring future success. Analyzing content through vertical alignment will assist campus leaders and teachers in identifying missing links among three mathematics strands: (1) Numbers, Operations, and Quantitative Reasoning, (2) Patterns, Relationships, and Algebraic Thinking, and (3) Underlying Processes and Mathematical Tools. Participants will use acquired knowledge to assess students’ strengths and needs and provide differentiated instruction.Presenters: Analisa Farah, Ed.D, and Erica Arevalo, Corpus Christi ISD room: San Felipe

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session 13 - Beginning Teacher Coaching in Galveston County (ICL) Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School, College/University, Teacher, Administrator/SupportA Professional Learning Community centered on “best practices” in science is our strategy for retention and efficacy of first and second year science teachers. Through participation in the BTIM Grant, PLCs, and coaching sessions, this team focused on ways to close gaps in teacher pedagogy and student achievement that were revealed in CWTs and RTOP observation data. In this session, two instructional coaches will share how they have bridged the experience gap for new science teachers in Galveston County.Presenters: Teresa Talley and Nancy Schultz, UTMB Educational Outreach Programroom: Plaza Ballroom II session 14 - The Balancing Act of an Instructional Coach (ICL) Audience: Elementary They are not teachers or administrators, but serve both in a very unique role. Instructional coaches must have a specific skill set and carefully designed support system to be successful in their jobs. How do you build this system to support implementation of best instructional practices, ensure alignment with district and campus goals, and positively impact teacher growth and student achievement? The Round Rock ISD Elementary Instructional Coaching Team will share their journey toward answering these questions. Presenters: Carla Amacher, Julie Carrera, and Belinda Cini, Round Rock ISDroom: Post Oak Room

session 15 - Data-Driven Leadership Closes Achievement Gaps (ICL) Audience: Administrator/Support Research has shown that the campus instructional leader (the principal) can make a difference in the achievement of students. This session will outline the practices utilized by three (3) Title I principals in schools that have been Exemplary for the past two school years, 07-08 and 08-09. The presenter will describe the practices used by the principal to promote data usage by teachers and staff for instructional improvement that positively impacts student achievement.Presenter: Shelly Butler, Parkview Elementary Schoolroom: Regal Suite

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Session 16 – S Linking Assessment with intervention (MMA) Audience: Elementary, Middle School, Teacher, Administrator/SupportDr. Joe O’Reilly, Executive Director of Student Achievement Support for Mesa Public Schools, will discuss how Mesa has implemented a formative assessment and tutoring system that has improved student performance through a systematic, data-driven approach. Dr. O’Reilly will show how the data acquired by this system accurately predicts performance on state assessments at the student, campus, and district levels. He will show how the data drives instruction in the classroom and provides valuable information to parents. Finally, the implementation and professional development process Mesa incorporated in order to maximize their use of their formative assessment system will be discussed.Presenters: Nina Trigger, CTB/ McGraw-Hill and Joe O’Reilly, Mesa Public Schools room: Sage Room

Monday, 11:20 am – 12:20 pmSeven Steps to PBL (CTi) Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School, College/ University, TeacherAdministration/ Support This session will provide an interactive overview of the process of problem-based learning and includes several examples of schools at all levels that are implementing PBL successfully. The students at these schools collaboratively investigate and solve real problems based on Texas standards. Through the PBL model students acquire the knowledge and skills to perform well on standardized assessments as well as the soft skills to serve them well in higher education and beyond. Education design strategists from CSS will outline the practical 7-step process that districts or campuses can follow to get started with this engaging, proven model of learning. Templates and activities will be shared so that participants can leave this work session with an action plan! This session is 3 hours long, divided into two parts: 11:20 - 12:20 and 2:00 - 4:00.Presenter: Shannon Buerk, Cambridge Strategic Servicesroom: San Felipe

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session 17 - Challenges Facing Today’s Adolescent (ACC) Audience: Middle School, Administrator/Support The challenges facing students today are different than any other generation. Students live in a fast paced world that they don’t always understand. Sexting, cutting, and inappropriate uses of technology are abundant in society. How we choose to react and respond in our schools can be the difference for a child. We will discuss these issues and others and work towards solutions. Presenter: Beth Burt and Debbie Homann, Huntsville ISD room: Monarch Room

session 18 - students: Our sustainable resources (BC) Audience: Elementary Hey! Just because I’m in fifth grade doesn’t mean I can’t contribute. In this presentation, my teachers, parents, and friends will help you experience how we worked with other community members to create a real difference with our “Designing the 2030 Workforce” project. Using a simple step-by-step plan, you will learn how to build the same process in your school community so that your students get as excited about learning as we did. Presenters: Charmaine Hobin and Laureen Sanford, Fort Bend ISDroom: Royal Suite session 19 - College readiness in a rural Community (CCr) Audience: High School Cameron ISD uses a coordinated approach to maximize college entry of graduates. A partnership with Temple College, coordinated ACT/SAT preparation activities from Grades 6-12, and financial support of the local education foundation ensure that graduates in an impoverished region have access to higher education.Presenter: Rodney Fausett and George Willey, Cameron ISDroom: West Alabama Room session 20 - Web 2.0 Technology in the Mathematics Classroom! (CTI) Audience: Elementary Middle School, High School, College/University, Teacher, Administrator/Support Technology is EXPLODING and how are we in the mathematics community using it in our classrooms/jobs? This interactive session will have participants explore all areas possible - areas “out of the box” but extremely interesting for all. We will explore thinking differently together about how we teach, meet, plan, do professional development, lead, learn, etc. in light of technological advances. Bring your ideas!Presenter: Norma Jost, Austin ISDroom: Plaza Ballroom I

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session 21 (s) - shark Attack! (CTI) Audience: Administrator/Support The likelihood of getting attacked by a shark is actually quite small- miniscule compared to the odds of having students in your schools who struggle with reading and learning in general. Research-based scientific studies prove that we can improve brain fitness by exercising our brains through activities that improve learning and reading. Impact your students’ cognitive skills and you’ll significantly lower that population of struggling students by developing the foundational skills needed for success. Presenter: Cory Armes, Scientific Learning Corporationroom: Sage Room

session 22 (V) - The ‘sense’ of Humor (ICL) Audience: Teacher, Administrator/Support Humor engages the brain, enhances retention, reduces stress and is a key component in creating enthusiastic learning environments. This session provides the research and techniques for using humor, laughter and improvisation to create engaged teaching strategies that improve student and faculty achievement. Activities include interactive laughter, and improvisational exercises designed to enhance participants’ physiological and psychological well-being while improving their pedagogical capacity to create a fun, healthy climate for learning and achievement.Presenter: Jim Winter, Wavelength Inc.room: Westchester Room session 23 - Vertically Aligning Academic Vocabulary K-12 (CD) Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Administrator/Support Learn how one district has implemented Marzano’s research to vertically align social studies academic vocabulary K-12. The district made some mistakes along the way and we hope to save you from making those same mistakes. They will also share resources that campus leaders developed to help teachers implement vocabulary instruction. The goal is to give you ideas for beginning the process of implementing Marzano’ s research in your district. Presenters: Sally Farr and Susan Magill, Katy ISD room: Chevy Chase

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Session 24 - The Power of Data Day (iCL) Audience: Administrator/Support This is a fun training for campus administrators and district administrators wanting to use powerful PLCs to improve their campus. We will show you activities we use during our academic teaming time or after school to teach and help teachers understand better ways to help their students. Data analysis, best practices, motivating students, ideas for technology implementation, understand sub-pops, and many other innovative easy activities will be reviewed. This training will be fun, engaging, and a great refresher that all district and campus leadership will need if they plan to move and motivate people for greatness. Presenters: Angie Gaylord, Pam Lawson, and Raymie Ramsey, Irving ISD room: Plaza Ballroom II Session 25 - MAPping the Way to Higher Achievement (MMA) Audience: Elementary, Middle School, Teacher, Administrator/SupportEver wish there was a nationally normed assessment that provided individual growth targets and then measured each student’s progress toward those goals? Would reports that grouped students by content strengths and weaknesses and provided students’ instructional zones of proximal development be helpful? If so, attend this session to learn about the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. Our district has completed its second year of MAP and will share implementation plans, successes, and recommendations.Presenters: Holly Barber, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISDroom: Regal Suite

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Monday, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmTaking Leadership in the Digital Age: Linking Engagement, Assessment, and Achievement with Hall DavidsonMonarch roomFrom the Golden State, to the Lone Star State, to the Sunshine State, trailblazing states and districts have begun a serious conversion to digital—a move from trees to bits. State legislatures recognized dynamic teaching and assessment environments match 21st Century learning styles. As a result, laws changed in states across the country, enabling digital supplementary materials to replace traditional texts. Suddenly, differentiated instruction became more effective, along with accountability and sharing. Leaders can now build an education that lifts their students into the world where they succeed.

Tools for Engagement with Eric JensenPlaza Ballroom iiStudents learn better when they are actively engaged. Brain chemistry changes and attention is raised. But how do you do this quickly, creatively, and effectively? You’ll learn the magic of state changes, the secrets to “not” lecturing and the 15 easiest ways to be more active with your audiences. This session is highly practical, very energizing and gives you loads of specific classroom-tested ideas.

Understanding the 3-D ecosystem and How it Applies to immersive Teachingwith Jaime Beringer and Denise smith, Texas InstrumentsPlaza Ballroom iTeachers are constantly looking at new technologies and devices to create an immersive and interactive learning environment in the classroom. 3-D educational content and playback equipment is beginning to reach the U.S. classroom. This session describes the elements that make up the 3-D classroom ecosystem, such as content, glasses, 3-D ready DLP(R) projectors, and 3-D computers to create an immersive teaching experience.

TeA Update: An effective Statewide System of Support for improving Performance in the 21st Century with Ann smisko, TEAWest Alabama roomPresenters will describe the results of the Review of Commissioner’s Rules to streamline agency processes and requirements, the work of the new agency organization of School Improvement and Support, as well as specific best practices at the district and campus level.

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Leading, Learning, Achieving: The realities of the Digital AgeHall DavidsonMonday, 4:20 - 6:00 pmMonarch room

Moving classroom practice more deeply into digital resources provides major benefits for

differentiation, extended learning, remediation, and accountability. But how does it happen? Considering the threat of enrollment base erosion from proprietary schools, adoption not an option but a necessity. Explore these issues with examples across the country. Virtual environments, Web 2.0, and a network of contacts will be available and tapped for the challenges—and replicable in a classroom.

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Tuesday, 8:00 am – 9:00 amSession 26 - RTi: How general ed & Special ed Connect & Coexist (ACC)Audience: Elementary, Teacher, Administrator/Support Participants will focus on a successful connection and coexistence of special ed and general ed through the RTI process. Using the RTI process to identify, monitor, and successfully use interventions for students across the learning spectrum for many programs including underachievers, ELL, and GT will be highlighted. Presenters: Teressa Voltz and Angeline Anderson, Klein ISDroom: Chevy Chase

session 27 - not your Mama’s Algebra! (ACC) Audience: High School Due to new state standards, districts are being forced to rethink their attitudes toward teaching secondary mathematics. Gone are the days of pre-algebra and two-year courses; the 4 x 4 mandates have dramatically altered the educational landscape, and our instructional approach must reflect this change! Our team, comprised of administrators, specialists, and classroom teachers, will share valuable insight to reaching the full potential of all types of learners.Presenters: Bryan Morrison, Holly Garcia, Marrissa Guerrero, HEather McCutcher, and Stephanie Free, San Angelo ISDroom: Galleria Ballroom I

Session 28 - gPS: guidance + Partnership = Success (ACC) Audience: Administrator/Support Participants will learn about the process Corpus Christi Independent School District used to design its GPS Mentoring Program. The audience will hear about goals, research, marketing, recruitment, and the status of the program thus far.Presenter: Angie Flores and Sharon South, Corpus Christi ISD room: Galleria Ballroom II

session 29 - From Obtuse and Confused to Amazed and Enthused! (BC) Audience: Elementary A Blue Ribbon faculty will share ideas on removing limits and building a community by designing a culture that provides time for independent and authentic learning. Students take responsibility for their own learning through involvement in goal setting and data analysis, which leads to the empowerment of students taking ownership for their own progress. Maximize the effectiveness of instruction as colleagues develop demo classrooms, which provide teachers with first hand experiences while showcasing district initiatives. Presenters: Deborah McCune, Brigette Hinte, Christine Savage, Kritin Schuter, Kathryn Oglesby, and Kelly Quaglieri, Samuel Beck Elementaryroom: Tanglewood

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Session 30 - Preparing eLLs for College and Career Readiness (CCR) Audience: High School A veteran teacher of Sheltered Instruction, current curriculum coordinator, and member of the THECB Phase Three committee on the CCRS will share proven strategies for closing the gaps between ELL basic proficiency and true readiness for post-secondary education and rewarding careers.Presenter: Lisa Rowlette, HEB ISDroom: West Alabama Room

session 31 - Math Classrooms for the Digital Learner (CTI) Audience: Middle School, Teacher, Administrator/Support Power up your math classroom by infusing technology such as Google Earth, cell phones, videos, Facebook, and other applications to engage the digital learner. Learn how these tools can make your classroom come alive for the 21st century student. Transform your classroom into a successful learning experience to prepare all students for the 21st century workforce. Presenters: Kay Arenas and Crystal Munsinger, Cypress-Fairbanks ISDroom: Bellaire Room

session 32 - responding to the needs of 21st Century Learners (CTI) Audience: High School, Teacher, Administrator/Support In an effort to provide choices and non-traditional opportunities for students, the Spring Branch ISD created the Academy of Choice Virtual High School. This session will focus on district course offerings, course development and training, and teacher training and responsibilities. Participants will learn about virtual school marketing and education efforts for parents, students, and district personnel. The session will highlight student selection and orientation as well as student progress tracking, reporting, and intervention policies and procedures used to increase student success.Presenter: Jennifer Kennedy and Joel Smith, Spring Branch ISDroom: Plaza Ballroom I

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Session 33 - What Are Your Students Learning? is it Quality? How Do You Know? (CD)Audience: Administrator/Support Do you need valuable feedback regarding your efforts to improve learning for all students? Do you need to equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to objectively evaluate your curriculum management and make better decisions? The curriculum management audit is a structured approach to organizational analysis, policy direction, curriculum equity and quality, and system use of feedback. Audit training builds the capacity of district leaders to examine internal systems and curriculum/instruction/assessment issues. Presenter: Susan Holley, TASA; and Elizabeth Clark, Consultantrooom: Sage Room

Session 34 - Curriculum + Ownership = Boundless Possibilities (CD) Audience: Elementary, Teacher, Administrator/SupportIt’s no surprise 21st century students learn best when they are actively and intentionally engaged in their own learning! In this session, we will share our journey in developing a quality curriculum that inspires student ownership. Learn how to implement tools that empower teachers to purposefully plan for differentiated instruction. Leave with ideas that motivate students to reflect on learning, self assess progress, and set goals for success. Presenters: Dana Nathanson, Beth Chinderle, and Carol Nelson, Leander ISD room: Galleria III

session 35 - K-12 Math Metamorphosis (CD) Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Teacher, Administrator/Support How did one of the fastest growing districts ENGAGE teachers to improve math instruction? EXPLORE how Frisco transformed the K-12 math classroom. We will EXPLAIN the process we went through to design our math curriculum and ELABORATE on the 5E model of instruction. Come, compare, and EVALUATE. Presenters: Tammy Chandler, Sharon Oldham, and Jamie Wisneski, Frisco ISDroom: San Felipe

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Session 36 (v) - empowering Promising Learners Through Pre-Teach (CD) Audience: Middle School Would you like to look around the classroom and see all students engaged - all conversations based on the learning at hand? Step into the world of pre-teach, where students and teachers are empowered to be actively engaged while learning. In this session you will experience proactive strategies that focus on pre-teaching vocabulary and key concepts using hands-on manipulatives, visual aids, and auditory cues that support individual learning styles.Presenter: Brandee Brandt, Empowering Promising Learnersroom: Westchester Room

session 37 - A 3-D Model of Instructional Coaching (ICL) Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Teacher, Administrator/Support Breaking boundaries through data, delivery, and the digital learner: Follow the journey of one large suburban district as we designed and implemented an instructional coaching model at each campus. This model focuses on analyzing data and planning for effective instructional delivery to meet the needs of digital learners.Presenters: Deborah Menefee and Lisa Wells, Katy ISDroom: Plaza Ballroom II

session 38 - The Beginnings of Differentiated Instruction (ICL) Audience: Middle School, High School, Teacher, Administrator/Support This session details how Thornton Middle School in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD began the successful implementation of differentiated instruction. With the district giving the financial backing, and ASCD giving the framework, Thornton has begun a journey to make all instruction beneficial to all. We will describe our journey and offer suggestions for implementation.Presenters: Polly Braun, Brandi Bliss, and Wendy Faith, Cypress-Fairbanks ISDroom: Post Oak Room

session 39 - Comprehensive systems to Improve Learning (ICL) Audience: Administrator/Support Understand why data is important for continuous school improvement, what data is critical for improvement planning, and how to analyze a school’s data. Learn about a framework that uses multiple measures of data for systemic improvement. Hear how a large urban school district revamped its campus improvement planning process to effectively guide instruction in the classroom. Presenters: Sowmya Kumar, Region 4 ESC; and Jim Goggin, Houston ISDroom: Royal Suite

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Session 40 - Applying Formative Data to the RTi Process (MMA) Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Teacher, Administrator/SupportBridgeport ISD is a racially and cognitively diverse district that is committed to serving special education and gifted students together in the regular classroom. Our student population requires a structured RTI process and differentiated instructional delivery. Bridgeport ISD has developed a process for using local and state assessment data to determine the progressive levels of intervention students receive in the RTI process. This presentation is designed to offer a‚”big picture” of RTI from the universal screening process to providing differentiated instruction in the Tier I and Tier II settings. This presentation can be applied to classroom teachers, intervention staff, or principals who are seeking ways to integrate data into their RTI process.Presenter: Travis Whisenant, Bridgeport ISDroom: Regal Suite

Tuesday, 9:15 am - 10:15 am session 41 - Taking a Bold step: Dropping Class rank (ACC) Audience: High School Highland Park ISD is the first district in Texas to drop class rank for all but the top 10 percent of its students. The decision to revise the class rank policy included extensive study by a committee of HPISD parents, students, faculty members, and administrators, followed by a unanimous vote of the school board. Learn about the thinking and process behind the decision, along with the most important factor--the benefit for students.Presenters: Gena Gardiner and Dawson Orr, Highland Park ISDroom: Chevy Chase

session 42 - Collaborating for success in the 21st Century (BC) Audience: Elementary, Middle School, College/University, Administrator/SupportTransform your school culture by developing school partnerships with area universities that help prepare our future teachers as educators for the 21st century. Find out how partnering with university service learning courses benefits your school by lowering teacher/student ratio, providing outside role models for students who lack traditional family structure, and promoting collaboration among community members, staff, and faculty. Come hear our success stories and take away a fresh perspective on how to meet the needs of some of our most needy students.Presenters: Neva Cramer and Karen Taylor-Backor, Schreiner Universityroom: Royal Suite

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Session 43 - Prepared, Really? get to Your Library (CCR) Audience: High School, College/University, Teacher, Administrator/SupportThis workshop will expose you to the partnerships needed for your school or district to prepare students beyond high school. You will learn practical strategies, supported by current research and theory. These strategies will address the 7-survival skills for careers, college, and citizenship in the 21st century. Learn how to create partnerships between teachers, librarians, counselors, and higher education to develop information literacy skills needed to be successful in college or the workforce.Presenters: Shelby Bivins and Robin Henry, Frisco ISDroom: West Alabama Room

session 44 (s) - Enhancing and supporting sTEM Learning (CTI) Audience: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Teacher Participants will have the opportunity to use a variety of manipulatives that enhance and support STEM learning in the educational setting. Based on our research and additional findings, educators will see the importance of project based inquiry driven topics. Students will become critical thinkers and problem solvers while collaborating with their peers in a relevant, engaging, and fun atmosphere. STEM is science, technology, engineering and math learning.Presenters: Suzy Haislip and Joe Equsquiza, PCS Edventuresroom: Sage Room

session 45 - Teaching and Learning in a 21st Century Classroom (CTI) Audience: Elementary How can schools blend digital teaching and learning with traditional methods to engage students, differentiate learning, and promote higher order thinking skills? Learn how Grand Prairie ISD is transforming classroom instruction with a one-to-one computing model, interactive core curriculum, and digital teaching platform. Explore how the district seamlessly integrates technology with its curriculum and instruction to address the TEKS, engage students, improve achievement in math and reading/language arts, increase attendance, and decrease discipline issues. Presenters: April Shaw, Haley Fleischer, and Kathryn Wiggs, Grand Prairie ISDroom: Plaza Ballroom I

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Session 46 - it Doesn’t Happen By Osmosis: increasing Scientific Literacy with Effective Vocabulary Instruction (CD) Audience: Middle School, High School, Teacher, Administrator/Support Scientific literacy is built upon a strong foundation of academic background knowledge. One of the most effective ways to build academic knowledge is through explicit, engaging vocabulary instruction. This interactive session will demonstrate how Marzano’s Six Steps of Vocabulary Instruction can be utilized in the secondary science classroom to build student’s academic vocabulary, increase retention, and bolster student achievement. Participants will leave with the resources to implement effective vocabulary instruction in their science classrooms.Presenter: Ann Mulvihill, Irving ISDroom: Regal Suite

session 47 (V) - Implementing the Interactive student notebook (CD) Audience: Teachers The Interactive Student Notebook challenges students to record information in engaging ways and encourages students to use their critical thinking skills to organize and process information. Originally created by TCI for use in social studies classrooms, teachers across subject areas have adapted and utilized it effectively. You will leave with many ideas about how to implement the notebook in your classroom.Presenter: Nathan Wellborne, Teachers’ Curriculum Instituteroom: Westchester Room

session 48 - From Grass roots to District Initiative: Moving From What is to What should Be (ICL) Audience: Administrator/Support Ramping up change -- moving from what is to what could be! The grass doesn’t grow under the feet of Northside principals when they identify a need. Hear the story of a district initiative which resulted from a grass roots initiative among a feeder pattern of schools. Presenters will describe this initiative in collaborative teaching -- the progression of the work, changes in organizational structures and expectations, and the fast pace of change. Presenters: Linda Zarakas, Jocelyn Dudney, and Linda Mora, Northside ISDroom: Plaza Ballroom II

Teaching with Poverty in MindEric JensenTuesday, Oct. 2610:30 am - 12:20 pm Galleria Ballroom

Are students of poverty really different? The research says, “Yes!” But HOW are they different and what can you do about it? This powerful keynote explores both the science and the specific classroom strategies to reach students from poverty. You can succeed with them, and you’ll learn exactly how to do it in this session.


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10:10 am - 11:10 am10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 01 End Of Course: Getting Ready for Spring 2012 Chevy Chase Room

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 02 The Boundless Future Today: In-House Online PD Galleria I

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 03 It’s All in the Planning: A Recipe for Success Monarch Room

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 04 Building a Personal Learning Network Tanglewood Room

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 05 Assessment and College Readiness Galleria II

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 06 College Readiness for All: Success by Design West Alabama Room

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 07 What Do the ELA TAKS & ELA TAKS-Alt Have in Common Bellaire Room

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 08 Collaboration in the 21st Century Classroom Galleria III

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 09 Literacy in a Dual Language Classroom Plaza Ballroom I

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 10(S) Achieving Academic Success through Effective Master Royal SuiteScheduling and Technology Integration

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 11(S) Education Transformation That Really Works! Westchester Room

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 12 The Missing Link San Felipe Room

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 13 Beginning Teacher Coaching in Galveston County Plaza Ballroom II


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10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 14 The Balancing Act of an Instructional Coach Post Oak Room

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 15 Data-Driven Leadership Closes Achievement Gaps Regal Suite

10:10 am- 11:10 am Session 16(S) Linking Assessment with Intervention Sage Room

11:20 - 12:2011:20 - 12:20 and 2:00 - 4:00 Seven Steps to PBL San Felipe Room

11:20 am- 12:20 pm Session 17 Challenges Facing Today’s Adolescent Monarch Room

11:20 am- 12:20 pm Session 18 Students: Our Sustainable Resources Royal Suite

11:20 am- 12:20 pm Session 19 College Readiness in a Rural Community West Alabama Room

11:20 am- 12:20 pm Session 20 Web 2.0 Technology in the Mathematics Classroom! Plaza Ballroom I

11:20 am- 12:20 pm Session 21(S) Shark Attack! Sage Room

11:20 am- 12:20 pm Session 22(V) The ‘Sense’ of Humor Westchester Room

11:20 am- 12:20 pm Session 23 Vertically Aligning Academic Vocabulary K-12 Chevy Chase Room

11:20 am- 12:20 pm Session 24 The Power of a Data Day Plaza Ballroom II

11:20 am- 12:20 pm Session 25 MAPping the Way to Higher Achievement Regal Suite


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8:00 am - 9:00 am8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 26 RTI: How General Ed & Special Ed Connect & Coexist Chevy Chase Room

8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 27 Not your Mama’s Algebra! Galleria I

8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 28 GPS: Guidance + Partnership = Success Galleria II

8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 29 From Obtuse and Confused to Amazed and Enthused! Tanglewood Room

8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 30 Preparing ELLs for College and Career Readiness West Alabama Room

8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 31 Math Classrooms for the Digital Learner Bellaire Room

8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 32 Responding to the Needs of 21st Century Learners Plaza Ballroom I

8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 33 What Are Your Students Learning? Is it Quality? Sage RoomHow Do You Know?

8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 34 Curriculum + Ownership = Boundless Possibilities Galleria III

8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 35 K-12 Math Metamorphosis San Felipe Room

8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 36(V) Empowering Promising Learners Through Pre-Teach Westchester Room

8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 37 A 3-D Model of Instructional Coaching Plaza Ballroom II

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8:00 am- 9:00 am Session 39 Comprehensive Systems to Improve Learning Royal Suite

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9:15 am - 10:15 am9:15 am- 10:15 am Session 41 Taking a Bold Step: Dropping Class Rank Chevy Chase Room

9:15 am- 10:15 am Session 42 Collaborating for Success in the 21st Century Royal Suite

9:15 am- 10:15 am Session 43 Prepared, Really? Get to Your Library West Alabama Room

9:15 am- 10:15 am Session 44(S) Enhancing and Supporting STEM Learning Sage Room

9:15 am- 10:15 am Session 45 Teaching and Learning in a 21st Century Classroom Plaza Ballroom I

9:15 am- 10:15 am Session 46 It Doesn’t Happen By Osmosis: Increasing Scientific Regal SuiteLiteracy with Effective Vocabulary Instruction

9:15 am- 10:15 am Session 47(V) Implementing the Interactive Student Notebook Westchester Room

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The Boundless Future Today: In-House Online PD Session 02 Monday, October 25, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Galleria I

It’s All in the Planning: A Recipe for Success Session 03 Monday, October 25th, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Monarch Room

Challenges Facing Today’s Adolescent Session 17Monday, October 25, 11:20 am- 12:20 pm Monarch Room

RTI: How General Ed & Special Ed Connect & Coexist Session 26 Tuesday, October 26, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Chevy Chase Room

Not your Mama’s Algebra! Session 27 Tuesday, October 26, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Galleria I

GPS: Guidance + Partnership = Success Session 28 Tuesday, October 26, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Galleria II

Taking a Bold Step: Dropping Class Rank Session 41 Tuesday, October 26, 9:15 am- 10:15 am Chevy Chase Room

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Building a Personal Learning Network Session 04 Monday, October 25, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Tanglewood Room

Students: Our Sustainable Resources Session 18 Monday, October 25, 11:20 am- 12:20 pm Royal Suite

From Obtuse and Confused to Amazed and Enthused! Session 29 Tuesday, October 26, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Tanglewood Room

Collaborating for Success in the 21st Century Session 42 Tuesday, October 26, 9:15 am- 10:15 am Royal Suite


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Seven Steps to PBL Monday, October 25, 11:20 - 12:20 and 2:00 - 4:00 San Felipe Room

Assessment and College Readiness Session 05 Monday, October 25, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Galleria II

College Readiness for All: Success by Design Session 06 Monday, October 25, 2010, 10:10 am- 11:10 am West Alabama Room

College Readiness in a Rural Community Session 19 Monday, October 25, 11:20 am- 12:20 pm West Alabama Room

Preparing ELLs for College and Career Readiness Session 30 Tuesday, October 26, 8:00 am- 9:00 am West Alabama Room

Prepared, Really? Get to Your Library Session 43 Tuesday, October 26, 9:15 am- 10:15 am West Alabama Room

CurriCulum and TeChnoloGY inTeGraTion

What Do the ELA TAKS & ELA TAKS-Alt Have in Common Session 07 Monday, October 25, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Bellaire Room

Collaboration in the 21st Century Classroom Session 08 Monday, October 25, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Galleria III

Literacy in a Dual Language Classroom Session 09 Monday, October 25, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Plaza Ballroom I

Achieving Academic Success through Effective Master Scheduling and Technology Integration Session 10(S) Monday, October 25, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Royal Suite

Education Transformation That Really Works! Session 11(S) Monday, October 25, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Westchester Room

Shark Attack! Session 21(S) Monday, October 25, 11:20 am- 12:20 pm Sage Room


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CurriCulum and TeChnoloGY inTeGraTion

Web 2.0 Technology in the Mathematics Classroom! Session 20 Monday, October 25, 11:20 am- 12:20 pm Plaza Ballroom I

Math Classrooms for the Digital Learner Session 31 Tuesday, October 26, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Bellaire Room

Responding to the Needs of 21st Century Learners Session 32 Tuesday, October 26, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Plaza Ballroom I

Enhancing and Supporting STEM Learning Session 44(S) Tuesday, October 26, 9:15 am- 10:15 am Sage Room

Teaching and Learning in a 21st Century Classroom Session 45Tuesday, October 26, 9:15 am- 10:15 am Plaza Ballroom I

CurriCulum desiGn

The Missing Link Session 12 Monday, October 25, 10:10 am- 11:10 am San Felipe Room

Vertically Aligning Academic Vocabulary K-12 Session 23 Monday, October 25, 11:20 am- 12:20 pm Chevy Chase Room

What Are Your Students Learning? Session 33 Tuesday, October 26, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Sage Room

Curriculum + Ownership = Boundless Possibilities Session 34 Tuesday, October 26, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Galleria III

K-12 Math Metamorphosis Session 35 Tuesday, October 26, 8:00 am- 9:00 am San Felipe Room

Empowering Promising Learners Through Pre-Teach Session 36(V) Tuesday, October 26, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Westchester Room

It Doesn’t Happen By Osmosis: Increasing Scientific Literacy Session 46 Tuesday, October 26, 9:15 am- 10:15 am Regal Suite

Implementing the Interactive Student Notebook Session 47(V) Tuesday, October 26, 9:15 am- 10:15 am Westchester Room


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insTruCTional CoaChinG and leadershiP

Beginning Teacher Coaching in Galveston County Session 13 Monday, October 25, 2010, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Plaza Ballroom II

The Balancing Act of an Instructional Coach Session 14 Monday, October 25, 2010, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Post Oak Room

Data-Driven Leadership Closes Achievement Gaps Session 15 Monday, October 25, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Regal Suite

The ‘Sense’ of Humor Session 22(V) Monday, October 25, 2010, 11:20 am- 12:20 pm Westchester Room

The Power of a Data Day Session 24 Monday, October 25, 2010, 11:20 am- 12:20 pm Plaza Ballroom II

A 3-D Model of Instructional Coaching Session 37 Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Plaza Ballroom II

The Beginnings of Differentiated Instruction Session 38 Tuesday, October 26, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Post Oak Room

Comprehensive Systems to Improve Learning Session 39 Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Royal Suite

From Grass Roots to District Initiative: Moving From What is to What Should Be Session 48 Tuesday, October 26, 9:15 am- 10:15 am Plaza Ballroom II

mulTiPle measures of assessmenT Linking Assessment with Intervention Session 16(S) Monday, October 25, 10:10 am- 11:10 am Sage Room

MAPping the Way to Higher Achievement Session 25 Monday, October 25, 11:20 am- 12:20 pm Regal Suite

Applying Formative Data to the RTI Process Session 40 Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 8:00 am- 9:00 am Regal Suite

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Monday, October 25th (area 1)

8:00 am - 8:45 amFollett Software Company

9:00 am - 9:45 amBible Literacy Project

10:00 am - 10:45 amTechnical Laboratory systems, Inc.

11:00 am - 11:45 amAloe Software

2:00 pm - 2:45 pmHandwriting Without Tears

3:00 pm - 3:45 pmPASCO Scientific

4:00 pm - 4:45 pmrecorded Books

5:00 pm - 5:30 pmExploreLearning

Monday, October 25th (area 2)

8:00 am - 8:45 am PCS edventures

9:00 am - 9:45 am scientific Learning

10:00 am - 10:45 am Pacific Learning

11:00 am - 11:45 amAmerica’s Choice

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Texas Educational solutions

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/ Holt McDougal

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Mizuni, Inc

Tuesday, October 26th (area 1)

8:00 am - 8:45 amDinah-Might Adventures, LP

9:00 am - 9:45 amread naturally, Inc.

10:00 am - 10:45 amThe Great Books Foundation

Tuesday, October 26th (area 2)

8:00 am - 8:45 am CTB/ Mcgraw-Hill

9:00 am - 9:45 am Globalscholar

10:00 am - 10:45 am Brightpoint Literacy

neW This Year - vendor demonsTraTions!Stop by the Demonstration Area in the Exhibit Hall to see exhibitors put their products on display. Below is a tentative schedule of presentations.


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ACT, Inc. Booth# 226 8701 North Mo-Pac ExpresswaySuite 200Austin, TX 78759 www.act.org/aap/texas [email protected] (512) 345-1949

ALEKs Corporation Booth# 437 19396 MacGregor CircleHuntington Beach, CA 92648 www.aleks.com [email protected] (877) 997-8425

Aloe Software Booth# 123 106 E Forrest StreetVictoria, TX 77901 www.aloesoft.com [email protected] (361) 485-0004

America’s Choice Booth# 443 1124 River Mt. Road Wimberley, TX 78676www.americaschoice.org [email protected](512) 913-5765

Bedford, Freeman & Worth Booth# 329 2715 Country Lake Drive Carrollton, TX 75066 www.bfwpub.com/highschool [email protected] (972) 418-1008

Bible Literacy Project Booth# 415 122 W. 14th St PMB 332Front Royal, VA 22630 www.bibleliteracy.org [email protected] (540) 622-2265

Brainchild Booth# 3153050 Horseshoe Drive N., Suite 290Naples, FL 34104 [email protected] (239) 263-0100 ext. 204

Brightpoint Literacy Booth# 102 PO Box 8148 Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-8148 www.BrightpointLiteracy.com [email protected] (888) 424-8398

Cambridge strategics Booth# 325 5717 Legacy Dr., Ste. 260 Plano, TX 75070 www.cambridgestrategics.com [email protected] (214) 473-2758

Classworks Booth# 110 1735 N. Brown Rd., Suite 400 Lawrenceville, GA 30043 www.classworks.com [email protected] (888) 841-4790

http://www.act.org/aap/texas

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.aleks.com


http://www.aloesoft.com


http://www.americaschoice.org


http://www.bfwpub.com/highschool



http://www.brainchild.com


http://www.BrightpointLiteracy.com


http://www.cambridgestrategics.com

http://www.classworks.com



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Compass Learning Booths# 129, 228 203 Colorado St.Austin, TX 78701 www.compasslearning.com [email protected] (800) 232-9556

Connect and reflect, LLC Booth# 224 12402 GaylawoodHouston, TX 77066 www.connectandreflect.com [email protected] (281) 880-7323

CTB/ Mcgraw-Hill Booth# 130 20 Ryan Ranch Rd.Monterey, CA 93940 www.cbt.com [email protected] (361) 232-7461

Dinah-Might Adventures, LP Booths# 425, 427 PO Box 690328 San Antonio TX 78269 www.dinah.com [email protected] (800) 993-4624

Educational Impact Booth# 435 270 Pennbrook Parkway Lansdale PA 19446 www.educationalimpact.com [email protected] (800) 859-2793 x 203

Edusmart science Booth# 331 www.edusmart.com [email protected] (832) 741-0586

EL saber Enterprises Booth# 106 PO Box 610681 Dallas, TX 75261 www.elsaberenterprises.com [email protected](214) 563-6869

ExploreLearning Booth# 222 PO Box 2185 Charlottesville, VA 22902 www.explorelearning.com [email protected] (866) 882-4141 x260

Follett Software Company Booth# 128 1391 Corporate Drive McHenry, IL 60050 www.FollettSoftware.com [email protected] (800) 323-3397

Friends of Texas Public SchoolsBooth# 408 PO Box 1568Rockwall, TX 75087 www.fotps.org [email protected] (214) 497-6411

http://www.compasslearning.com


http://www.connectandreflect.com


http://www.cbt.com


http://www.dinah.com


http://www.educationalimpact.com


http://www.edusmart.com


http://www.elsaberenterprises.com


http://www.explorelearning.com


http://www.FollettSoftware.com


http://www.fotps.org



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GF Educators, Inc. Booth# 119, 121 8500 Shoal Creek Blvd., Bldg 2, Suite K Austin TX 78757 www.stepuptaks.com [email protected] (512) 206-4155

GKT Consulting, Inc.- Ginger TuckerBooth# 333 4705 Wesley Road Amarillo, TX 79119 www.gingertucker.com [email protected] (806) 353-7291

Globalscholar Booth# 212 980 37th Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80634 pinnaclesuite.com [email protected] (425) 646-5729

Greater Houston Convention and Visitor BureauBooth# 423901 Bagby, Suite 100Houston, TX 77002www.visithoustontexas.com(800) 4Houston

Handwriting Without Tears Booth# 422 8001 MacArthur Blvd Cabin John, MD 20818www.hwtears.com [email protected] (301) 263-2700

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/ Holt McDougal Booth# 417 1175 N. Stemmons FreewayLewisville, TX 75067www.hmhco.com [email protected] (972) 459-6048

istation Booth# 345 800 E. Campbell Road, Suite 224Richardson, TX 75081 www.istation.com [email protected] (972) 643-3459

Kagan Publishing and Professional DevelopmentBooths# 115, 113 PO Box 72008 San Clemente, CA 92673 www.kaganonline.com [email protected] (800) 266-7576

Knowsys Test Prep Booth# 441 9300 S IH 35, Suite A-500 #453Austin, TX 78748 www.ktprep.com [email protected] (512) 961-8530

Kurzweil-Audio Optical SystemsBooth# 434 3415 Greystone, Suite#100 Austin, TX 78731 www.kurzweilaustin.com (800) 888-0305

http://www.stepuptaks.com

http://www.gingertucker.com



http://www.hwtears.com


http://www.hmhco.com

http://www.istation.com


http://www.kaganonline.com

http://www.ktprep.com


http://www.kurzweilaustin.com


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Mcgraw-Hill Booths# 351, 349, 353 420 E. Danieldale Desoto, TX 75115 [email protected](713) 724-5869

Mentoring Minds, L.P. Booths# 414, 4164908 Hightech Dr. Tyler, TX 75703 www.mentoringminds.com [email protected] (800) 585-5258

Mizuni, Inc Booth# 313 14900 Landmark Blvd., Suite 150 Dallas TX 75252 www.mizuni.com [email protected] (214) 751-6624

Offshore Energy Center Booths# 307, 309 200 N. Dairy Ashford, Suite 6220Houston, Texas 77079 www.oceanstaroec.com [email protected] (281) 544-2435

Pacific Learning Booth# 341 26002 Oak Ridge DriveThe Woodlands, TX 77380 [email protected] (281) 363-4906

PASCO Scientific Booth# 339 10101 Foothills Blvd. Roseville, CA 95747 www.pasco.com [email protected] (800) 773-8700

PCS edventures Booths# 447, 445345 Bobwhite Ct., Suite 200 Boise, ID 83706 www.k6edventures.com [email protected] (800) 429-3110

Pearson Booth# 343 3075 W. Ray Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226 [email protected] (832) 586-6364

Peoples education, inc. Booths# 220, 218299 Market St.Saddle Brook, NJ [email protected](201) 712-0090 x292

Perfection Learning Booth# 122 1000 North Second Avenue Logan, IA 51546-1061 perfectionlearning.com [email protected] (800) 831-4190

http://www.glencoe.com

http://www.mentoringminds.com


http://www.mizuni.com


http://www.oceanstaroec.com


http://www.pacificlearning.com


http://www.pasco.com


http://www.k6edventures.com


http://www.pearsonschool.com

http://www.PeoplesEducation.com




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Pitsco education Booth# 327 1390 Tanglevine Drive Rockwall, TX 75087-0958 www.pitscoeducation.com [email protected] (469) 698-9700

Plan 4 LearningBooth# 4395760 Legacy Drive Suite B3-176 Plano, TX [email protected](800) 266-7576

ProComputing Booth# 118 2025 McKenzie Dr., Ste. 160Carrollton, TX 77373 [email protected]

read naturally, Inc. Booth# 126 2945 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 190St. Paul, MN 55121 www.readnaturally.com [email protected] (800) 788-4085

recorded Books Booth# 127 270 Skipjack Rd. Prince Frederick, MD 20678 www.recordedbooks.com [email protected] (800) 638-1304

region 4 Education service CenterBooth# 337 7145 West Tidwell Road Houston, TX 77092 www.ccap4schools.net [email protected] (713) 744-6507

rice University Booth# 124 6100 Main St.Houston, TX 77005 www.TAKScopes.com [email protected] (713) 348-3741

scientific Learning Booth# 321 3425 Druid WayFlower Mound, TX 75028 www.scientificlearning.com [email protected] (972) 355-0187

solution Tree Booth# 114 2820 Haynes DriveMidland, TX 79705 www.solution-tree.com [email protected] (800) 733-6786 ext. 417

sTr - school Technology resourcesBooth# 214 5274 Scotts Valley Dr., #204 Scotts Valley, CA 95066 www.schooltr.com [email protected] (877) 395-1001

http://www.pitscoeducation.com



http://www.readnaturally.com


http://www.recordedbooks.com


http://www.ccap4schools.net


http://www.TAKScopes.com


http://www.scientificlearning.com


http://www.solution-tree.com

http://www.schooltr.com



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Sungard Public Sector Booth# 347 3 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 www.sungardps.com/PLUS360 [email protected] (866) 965-7732

Tango Software Booth# 125 2101 South IH 35, Ste. 410 Austin, TX 78741 www.tangosoftware.com [email protected] (866) 698-2195

Technical Laboratory systems, Inc.Booth# 331 PO Box 218609 Houston, TX 77218 www.tech-labs.com [email protected] (800) 445-1088

Texas Association of school AdministratorsBooth# 311 406 East 11th StreetAustin, TX 78701 www.tasanet.org [email protected] (512) 477-6361

Texas AsCDBooth# 4261601 Rio Grande, Suite 451Austin, TX 78701www.txascd.org(512) 477-8200

Texas AsCD regional AffliatesBooth# 410www.txascd.org/about/affiliates.html

Texas Educational solutions Booth# 1006020 Post Oak Green Lane Houston, TX 77055 www.txedsol.com [email protected] (713) 476-0019

The Abby Liz Group Booth# 430 Houston, TX www.theabbylizgroup.com [email protected] (281) 727-0081

The Great Books Foundation Booth# 419 35 E Wacker Drive, Ste 400 Chicago, IL 60601 www.greatbooks.org [email protected] (800) 222-5870

The Trevor romain Company Booth# 120 4412 Spicewood Springs, Ste 705 Austin, TX 78759 www.TrevorRomain.com [email protected] (512) 460-9334

http://www.sungardps.com/PLUS360


http://www.tangosoftware.com

http://www.tech-labs.com

http://www.tasanet.org


http://www.txedsol.com


http://www.theabbylizgroup.com


http://www.greatbooks.org


http://www.TrevorRomain.com



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Thinking Maps, Inc. Booth# 432 1670 Keller Pkwy. #250 Cary, NC [email protected] (817)745-1061

Top notch Teacher Products, inc.Booth# 412 PO Box 979 Kerrville, TX 78029www.topnotchteacher.com [email protected] (830) 377-4420

Townsend Press Booth# 108 439 Kelley Drive West Berlin, NJ 08091 www.townsendpress.com [email protected] (888) 752-6410

Wavelength, Inc. Booth# 112 4753 North Broadway, Suite 818 Chicago, IL [email protected](773) 784-1012

WEsT LOVE Color and Culture Booth# 429 3939 Sutro Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90008 [email protected] (323) 294-3406

Don’t Miss All the Fun!This year’s Exhibit Hall is loaded with activities and events, not to

mention lots of great educational vendors to visit.

Check out what the 2010 Exhibit Hall has to o�er:The Student Art ShowWelcome ReceptionSalsa Dancing LessonsResume Review Area"Hot Topic" DiscussionFree Breakfast Monday and Tuesday

Free Monday Afternoon Break Internet CafeRegistration AreaTexas ASCD PartnersPicture Booth The Greater Houston CVB

http://www.thinkingmaps.com


http://www.topnotchteacher.com


http://www.townsendpress.com



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