New Directions Volume 24, Number 3
Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Winter 2005 Published by the AASCD Publication/Technology Committee
Inside this Issue: Summer Curriculum and Instruction Conference Registration
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Conference-at-a-Glance
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A ASCD Board Nominees
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Leadership Grant Proposal
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Gunter’s Good Read
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Steve Brown, Friend and Leader
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Shareholders Regional Conversations P-18 Alignment: a Win-Win for ALL Arkansas ASCD, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) co-sponsored a retreat for shareholders on January 4-5, 2006, at Winrock Retreat Center to focus on the state’s P-18 alignment initiative. This initiative is part of the state’s National Governors’ Association (NGA) National Honors Grant. Eight regional shareholders meetings will be held in February and March at a location near you. Be sure to watch for further information and join this important dialogue about preparing Arkansas students for their future!
Your AASCD Board Executive Director: Dr. Mary B. Gunter ASCD Regional Director: Molly McCloskey President: Dr. Randy Willison President-Elect: Dr. Marsha Jones Vice-President: Robert Davis Past President: Jeanie Gorham Secretary: Paula Rawls Newsl etter Editor: Diana Peer Treasurer: D’Anne Barrow Journal Co-Editor: Dr. Rebecca Shopfner ADE Liaison: Janinne Riggs AACIA Representative: Dr. Angela Olsen At Large Members: Judy Blackwood Dr. Merle Dickerson Tyronne Harris Dr. Frank A. Holman Dr. Deborah Goodwin Kenneth Muldrew Peggy Woosley Joe Fisher Janice H. Warren
For your calendar: A ASCD Leadership Grant Proposals Due April 28, 2006
AASCD Annual Summer Conference in Hot Springs, Arkansas “Reach Them All ~ Teach Them All Through Partnerships” June 19-21, 2006
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL CURRI CULUM
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AND I NSTRUCTION
CONFERENCE
REACH T HEM A LL ~ T EACH T HEM A LL THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
ARLINGTON HOTEL, HOT SPRINGS JUNE 19-21, 2006 Co-Sponsored by the Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the Arkansas Department of Education Featuring Dr. Douglas Reeves, Dr. Kenneth James, Scramble Golf Tournament, Dinner Cruise on the Belle of Hot Springs, Small Group Sessions, Round Table Discussions, Seminar Series
Name:_____________________________________ School District/Organization:_______________________________ Office Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Office Phone: _______________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________ Please check the most accurate position/title that applies to you: □
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Save money! Non-members can register for $200 by including the additional $25 membership fee with this registration. Space is limited for the following events. Participants will be registered on a first come first served basis. □ □ □
3-Session Ticketed Seminar: “Providing Focused and Sustained Professional Development in Schools” (no additional charge) Scramble Golf Tournament: Sunday, June 18th, 11:00 a.m. The Glenwood Country Club (Includes two mulligans. Handicap: _______________) $ 35 $__________ Belle of Hot Springs Dinner Cruise (5/26/06 registration deadline) (Includes transportation between the hotel and cruise.) $ 40 $__________ TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED Or attach purchase order with billing information if applicable.
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Registration cannot be completed unless accompanied by the proper fee or purchase order. Conference fees may not be refunded for any reason (registration may be transferred to another participant). On-site registration is possible as space is available, however, on-site registrants must add $20.00 to the total cost. Return registration form to:
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION CONFERENCE D’Anne Barrow, Director of Elementary Instruction, P.O. Box 928, Russellville, AR 72811 Phone: (479) 968-5216
Fax: (479) 968-5219
E-mail: danne.barrow@rsdmail.k12.ar.us
Contact the Hot Springs Arlington Hotel directly for information regarding hotel reservations.
Arkansas ASCD New Directions
Volume 24, Number 3
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Reach Them All ~ Teach Them All Through Partnerships
2006 Summer Conference-at-a-Glance Sunday, June 18th 11:00
Scramble Golf Tournament—The Glenwood Country Club (additional registr ation required)
5:30
Early Bird Registration—The Mezzanine
Monday, June 19th 7:30-9:00
Registration—The Mezzanine Exhibits Open and Continental Breakfast—The Ballroom
9:00-10:30
First General Session featuring ADE Commissioner Ken James and ASCD President Mary Ellen Freeley Entertainment by ”Papa Rap” Al Lopez
10:30-10:45
Refreshments and visit the Exhibits—The Ballroom
10:45-12:00
Small Groups, Table Talk, and Ticketed Seminar I: “Providing Focused and Sustained Professional Development in Schools”
12:00-1:30
Lunch featuring the Marshall Island Dancers, Walt Coleman, recognition of the Leadership Grant and OYEA
1:30-1:45
Refreshments and visit the Exhibits—The Ballroom
1:45-3:00
Small Groups, Table Talk, and Ticketed Seminar II: “Providing Focused and Sustained Professional Development in Schools”
3:15-3:45
A ASCD Business Meeting
3:45-4:30
Curriculum Networking
5:00-7:00
Reception
8:00-10:30
Welcome Aboard! The Belle of Hot Springs Dinner Cruise (additional registration required) Transportation to and from the hotel provided at no additional charge. Board the transit bus outside the hotel at 7:30.
Tuesday, June 20th 7:30-8:30
Exhibits Open and Continental Breakfast
8:30-3:00
A ASCD Board Election: Polls open—The Mezzanine
8:30-10:00
2nd General Session featuring Miss Arkansas and a panel of community partners
10:00-10:15
Refreshments and visit the Exhibits—The Ballroom
10:15-11:30
Small Groups, Table Talk, and Ticketed Seminar III: “Providing Focused and Sustained Professional Development in Schools”
11:30-1:00
Lunch featuring collegial networking and entertainment by Mickey McFetridge
1:00-1:15
Refreshments and visit the Exhibits—The Ballroom
1:15-2:00
Reflections within CO-OP Regions
2:00-3:30
3rd General Session featuring an ADE update and Karaoke A ASCD style (Exhibits close)
5:30-6:30
Reception—The Ballroom
8:00-midnight
Dance “Under the Silvery Moon” - The Ballroom
Wednesday, June 21 8:30-9:15
Breakfast—Conference Center B & C
9:15-11:30
4th General Session featuring Dr. Douglas Reeves “Learning and Loving It: Engaging Every Student for Improved Achievement” and the introduction of new A ASCD Board members
11:30
Conference Adjournment
11:30-12:30
A ASCD Board meeting
2006
“My vision for AASCD is to continue to provide Arkansas educators (P-16) with the necessary planning, support, and tools to sustain effective teaching and learning while fostering continuous improvement of instruction.”
Joe Fisher
Experience: Joe is the Principal at Pinkston Middle School in the Mountain Home School District. His 13 years in education include experience as a choral music teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Education: B.A. in Vocal Music—Arkansas Tech University M.S. in Educational Leadership—Arkansas Tech University Contribution to the AASCD Board: Having served in leadership roles with several educational and civic groups and as an administrator in a school of over 900 students, I will not only be able to provide a global look at curriculum development and how it benefits teachers, but provide focus on best practices and how they can improve student achievement. Having developed a network of fellow educators from around the state through my experiences on the AASCD, AAMLA, and AAMLE Boards, I can provide our membership with the resources needed to develop effective curriculum for all students. “I envision the implementation of strategies and innovative ideas to further enhance teaching and learning across our state. We should exhibit the leadership necessary to bring about constructive statewide professional development
Pam Brooks
Experience: Pam is the Teacher Center Coordinator for the Northcentral Educational CO-OP. With 19 years in the classroom, she has been an educator for 22 years. Education: B.A.—Elementary Education and Physical Education M.S.E..—Educational Leadership and Curriculum Contribution to the AASCD Board: My years in the classroom, training in a variety of state and national initiatives, four years as a Math specialist, and my CO-OP experience has given me an in-depth understanding of the wants and needs of educators. I actively ask for and respond to teacher comments, concerns, and suggestions pertaining to their professional development needs. If elected, I would work effortlessly to promote this same enthusiasm and insight on the AASCD board.
Vice-President Elect
Arkansas ASCD New Directions
At-Large Board Member
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“My vision for AASCD is to influence policy makers and educators locally, regionally, and nationally to maximize learning for all students and to provide researched best practices for educators in order to impact teaching and learning. I want to help study issues to make sound decisions for students, teachers, and schools.”
Dr. Frank Holman
Experience: During his 30 years in education, Frank has taught students in elementary, middle, junior and senior high school. He was a high school principal and is currently the Superintendent for Cabot Public Schools. Education: B.S. and B.S.E.—Arkansas Tech University M. S. and M.S.E.—University of Central Arkansas Ed.D.—University of Arkansas Contribution to the AASCD Board: I believe my ability to help influence the policy making process with legislators and other educators in the state and nation will be a contribution to the AASCD Board. I will model the professionalism and life long learning necessary to be an educational leader in the state.
“AASC D needs to continue working to make policies, assessment, educaional choices and curriculum reform a systemic part of all educational districts in Arkansas while making current research, data, assessment and legislative mandates coherent and useful in the day-to-day lives of Arkansas educators .”
Debbie Miller
Experience: Currently the Batesville District Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Debbie has served as a teacher center coordinator, university adjunct instructor, vocational evaluator, classroom teacher, and professional developer in her 22 years in education. Education: B.S.—University of Central Arkansas M.S.E.—Arkansas State University Contribution to the AASCD Board: My experience as a classroom instructor, curriculum consultant, co-op teacher center director and district curriculum director provides the networking and levels of experience for crucial educational decisions within a district and state. Collaborative work within our state is a major contribution I can bring to the table. As AASCD supports activities which focus on education policy and on creating a powerful voice for teaching and learning, board members need the background to examine research and curriculum decisions from many different viewpoints.
Board Nominees
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Dr. Matt McClure
Experience: Matt is currently the Assistant Superintendent for the England School District. He has been a high school principal, teacher, coach, and adjunct university professor during his 9 years in education. Education: B.A.—University of Central Arkansas M.Ed.—Harding University Ed.D.—University of Arkasnas at Little Rock Contribution to the AASCD Board: I believe that I have the requisite background necessary to continue the plight of AASCD. I believe it is imperative in today’s educational climate to keep abreast of current education reform measures and constantly push the envelope to better prepare the students of Arkansas. As a member of the AASCD Board of Directors I will strive to bring original ideas and forethought to the association while continuing to adhere to the mission of the organization. “AASCD provides a proactive medium of influence and information and is actively involved in professional dialogue within our diverse communities. Expanding this vision to embrace sustained educational leadership will strengthen the conversation of learning and teaching necessary for the success of all students.”
Karen Endel
Experience: Karen, a National Board Certified Teacher with 23 years experience, has been an instrumental music educator and curriculum design coach while also a presenter at numerous state and national conferences. She is currently an assistant principal in the Van Buren School District and adjunct professor for Arkansas Tech University. Education: B.A. in Music Education—Arkansas Tech University M.T.L.L.—A TU Center for Leadership and Learning Ed. S.—candidate May 2006 Contribution to the AASCD Board: My greatest contribution to the AASCD Board will be an active commitment to focus on providing current data, research and communication of best educational practice involving learning and teaching for the success of every child. Technology will be a tool to facilitate increased understanding and sharing of complex information, providing a catalyst for further action and dialogue to improve learning for all.
At-Large Board Member
goal of preparing and challenging all student learners to reach their individual potential and succeed and compete in a global economy.”
At-Large Board Member
“I envision AASCD continuing as a catalyst for educators seeking curriculum best practices, and innovative programs to assist in the
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“I believe AASCD has been and can continue to be an important network to serve practitioners by communicating research based instructional, leadership, and organizational practices designed to improve personnel and student performance.”
Dr. John Tackett
Experience: During his 16 years in education, John has been a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal, and is currently the Assistant Superintendent for the Lonoke School District. Education: B.A. in French and International Studies—University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) M.E. in Administration & Supervision—UALR Ed.D. in Administration & Supervision—UALR Contribution to the AASCD Board: I believe my strongest contribution to the AASCD Board will be my willingness to learn and serve. Having served in various capacities in my educational experience, I feel I understand the value of community and will bring to the Board enthusiasm to serve and support constituents and the organization.
“My vision for AASCD is that the organization will create a community of learners/educators committed to academic and personal growth, opportunities will be provided to promote the professional growth of all members, and AASCD will continue to increase membership.”
Peggy Walter
Experience: Peggy is the principal at Fairview Elementary in Fort Smith. During her 26 years in education she has also been an assistant principal, elementary and middle school teacher in Fort Smith and Alma. Education: B.S.E. in Elementary Education—Arkansas Tech University M.Ed. In Elementary Education—Arkansas Tech University Ed. S. anticipated graduation 2006 Contribution to the AASCD Board: The sincere desire to improve public education will be my greatest contribution to the AASCD Board. I have practical experience as a classroom teacher, a Title I Teacher, an assistant principal and principal and have the knowledge and understanding of their expectations. I am enthusiastic, a team player, and willing to work hard.
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Arkansas ASCD Educational Leadership Grant Proposal
The theme for this year’s Educational Leadership Grant is “Building Partnerships for Learning Through Collaboration.” The purpose of this grant is to promote educational leadership within the state. Recipients will receive up to $1,000.00 for materials, supplies, and/or professional development. Applicants must be current AASCD members and are expected to share the outcomes of their endeavors with the membership of this organization. Due Date: April 28, 2006 GRANT TITLE: ________________________________________________________________________ AASCD MEMBER Applicant Name: _________________________________________________________ Current Employment Position: __________________________________________ Grade Lev el: __________ School: ________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _________________________________________ Superintendent: __________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY: Please attach a brief summary of your proposed grant. (75 words or less) A. RATIONALE – Briefly describe the need for the grant. B. OBJECTIVES AND ASSESSMENT – State the main objectives and how each objective will be met. C. ACTIVITIES – Describe the proposed activities planned to accomplish your objective(s). D. KEY PERSON – Who is responsible for the development and implementation of grant activities? E. GRANT OUTCOME: When and how recipient will share with AASCD the outcome of grant activities. F. PROPOSED BUDGET: Be specific with categories. SIGNAURES: ______________________________________________________________ Teacher
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Thank you for submitting your application. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Robert Davis, Deputy Superintendent, Camden-Fairview School District at (870) 836-4193 or rdavis@cfsd.k12.ar.us. A letter will be sent to the selected grantee by June 30, 2006.
Volume 24, Number 2
Call for Leadership Grant Proposals
Gunter’s Good Read Resonant Leadership
As we approach the 21st century, the nation has come to understand that raising the achievement level of all students, from kindergarten through adult learners, is essential to America’s future economic security and social well being. Because they are the crucial links between challenging content standards and the students who are to master them, strategies to ensure that teachers have the knowledge and the skills to do their jobs are essential. The Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development is proud to announce that the organization is currently soliciting proposals for the 2006 Educational Leadership Grant. The theme for this year’s grant is “Building Partnerships for Learning Through Collaboration.” All applicants must be current A ASCD members and be committed to share their outcomes with the membership.
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Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee
“Educators must be committed to their profession and be prepared to deliver first class instruction to an increasingly diverse group of students.” Robert Davis Assistant Superintendent Camden-Fairview School District
Grant recipients will receive up to $1,000.00 for the purchase of supplies, materials and/or professional development activities.
How do you sustain your effectiveness as a leader? Even the most effective leaders need to be renewed. Resonant Leadership, co-authored by Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee, describes how resonant leaders are stepping up and charting new paths to inspire others. Read about Power Stress, a unique brand that is basic to leadership today. Learn how mindfulness, hope and compassion are keys to renewal. If you enjoyed Primal Leadership by the same authors, this 2005 publication from Harvard Business School Press will be a must read.
In Memoriam Steve Brown, longtime AASCD friend and leader, passed away in January, 2006. For over 15 years, Steve served as the association’s secretary/treasurer, as a board member, as a key member of the state conference committee, and was AASCD president in 1989. Steve served on the national ASCD Board for three years beginning in 1989. In 2005, the Arkansas ASCD Board acknowledged Steve as the “glue” that had held the state conference together. He will be missed! AASCD extends our sympathy to his family and school community.
For yo ur conv enie nce AASCD renewal inv oices will be m ailed to pe ople w ho need to update their AASCD membershi p. Please check the mo nth a nd date in t he cor ner o f y our newsletter label for yo ur membership expiratio n date.
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New Directions AASCD Newsletter Post Office Box 521 Russellville, AR 72811
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AASCD Mission Arkansas ASCD, a diverse group of educators, is dedicated to the development and support of leadership and best practices in curriculum, instruction, assessment and supervision that ensures success for all learners.
AASCD Goals 1. AASCD w ill lead the effort to influence teaching/learning policy development. 2. AASCD w ill provide programs, products and services that facilitate the development of visionary educational leaders. 3. AASCD w ill provide a broad-based system of communication that is effective and efficient. 4. AASCD w ill build a diverse, broad-based and involved membership reflective of the state. Dr. Randy Willison,
Dr. Mary B. Gunter,
President
Executive Director