New Directions Conference Issue
Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Spring 2010 Published by the AASCD Publication/Technology Committee
AASCD Annual Conference June 20-23, 2010Sp Hot Springs Convention Center Centers Convention Center Hot Springs, Arkansas
for more information regarding keynote addresses and small group sessions at http://www.arkansasascd.org and register now for the 2010 AASCD Annual Conference !
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Arkansas ASCD New Directions
Twenty-Ninth Annual Curriculum and Instruction Conference
“Moving from Me to WE: MOVING TO ACTION WITH AUTHENTIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAMS JUNE 20-24, 2010
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Register On-line Now http:arkansasascd.org
CONFERENCE LOCATION Hot Springs Convention Center!
Featuring
Ted McCain
Ian Jukes
Charles DeBerry
Thornburg Center for Professional Development Associate Director Session Title: Teaching for Tomorrow
Author Educational Consultant Session Title: Creating Learning Environments for the 21st Century Learner
Phillip Randolph School of the Humanities Principal, Leadership Consultant Session Title: Turning Around a Community of Learners
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AASCD Summer Conference June 20-23 Conference-at-a-Glance 18 Hours Professional development credit is available throughout the Conference Sunday, June 20 9:00 1:00-4:00 3:00 5:00-7:00 5:30-7:30 7:00 Monday, June 21 7:00-8:30 7:00-8:30 8:30-10:30 10:45-11:45 12:00-12:45 12:45-1:15 1:15-4:15 4:30-5:00 5:30-7:30 8:00-
Steve Brown Memorial Golf Tournament Technology Pre-Conference (3 Hours PD) Conference Committee Pre-Registered Conference Participant Check-In Early Bird Reception and Golf Tournament Awards AASCD Board Dinner & Meeting Registration Visit bookstore and Exhibits 1st General Session featuring Dr. Ian Jukes (2 Hours PD) Small Group Session (1 Hour PD) Lunch featuring Curriculum Leader Awards Visit Bookstore and Exhibits General Session Continues, Dr. Ian Jukes –Participants will receive a copy of his recently published book, Must be present to receive copy ( 3 Hours PD) AASCD Annual Business Meeting Reception Social Event
Tuesday, June 22 7:00-8:30 7:00-8:30 8:00-8:30 8:30-10:30 10:45-11:45 12:00-12:45 12:45-1:15 1:15-4:15 4:15-5:00 4:15 5:00-7:30 8:00-
Registration Visit Bookstore and Exhibits AASCD Board Election Poll Opens (AASCD Members) 2nd General Session featuring Ted McCain (2Hours PD) Small Group Sessions (1 Hour PD) Lunch Visit Bookstore and Exhibits 3rd General Session featuring Charles DeBerry (3 Hours PD) Book Signing with Dr. Ian Jukes AASCD Board Election Poll Closes Reception Social Event
Wednesday, June 18 7:30-8:30 8:30-11:30 11:30
Visit Bookstore 3rd General Session (3 Hours PD) featuring Dr. Tom Kimbrell (3 Hours PD) AASCD Board Meeting
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Arkansas ASCD New Directions
Arkansas ASCD – Technology Pre-Conference Sessions Sunday, June 20, 2010 – 1:00–4:00pm
Using Gizmos to Improve Conceptual Understanding in Math and Science Learn how gizmos help teachers take advantage of research-proven instructional strategies and help students of all ability levels develop conceptual understanding in math and science. Teachers can supplement and enhance instruction with powerful interactive visualizations of concepts. Students can manipulate key variables, generate and test hypotheses, and engage in extensive “what if” experimentation. Presenter: Pam Berry Institutional Affiliation: Explore Learning – Arkansas Project Manager Target Grade Levels: 6-8
Trekking the Net with NetTrekker NetTrekker is an amazing educational search tool for teachers and students. With links to a vast array of standards based digital lessons, NetTrekker provides a new and different way to engage students in a variety of subject areas from preschool to 12th grade. Come join us to see what makes NetTrekker unique, easy to use, and a must for any subject area. Presenter: Lisa Miller Institutional Affiliation: Ramsey Junior High School – Fort Smith Public Schools Target Grade Levels: Pre-K-Post HS
Taking Team to the Extreme Maybe Columbus was wrong. The world is flat! Come join us on this exploration of collaborative resources. Create exciting destinations to use for communicating and sharing. Columbus would have loved these resources. He could have collaborated with his first mate, along with the Queen back home at the same time. Some of the resources we will explore: wikis, notice boards, virtual whiteboards, and real-time text editor. Presenter: George Lieux and Jeff Mosby Institutional Affiliation: Technology Integration Specialist – Fort Smith Public Schools Target Grade Levels: 6-8
Using Blogging to Teach Reading and Writing Skills Get students hooked on reading and writing through the use of Google Blogs! By using blogging in the classroom, teachers can teach, evaluate, assess, and authentically publish student work in a fun, meaningful manner. In this workshop, you will build your own blog and receive materials to help you support blogging in your language arts program. Presenter: Donna Smith Institutional Affiliation: Langston Aerospace and Environmental Magnet Target Grade Levels: 6-8
Mii to Wii This 3-hour session will introduce participants to the use of the Nintendo wii as a learning tool. Participants will use the wii to create projects and develop activities that help students learn math, literacy and science facts in support of state and district frameworks. This session supports the idea that students also have to use language skills, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination when using the wii as a learning tool. Some of the games also strengthen visualization, identifying, memorization, computation, and analytical skills as well. Presenter: Harry Dickens Institutional Affiliation: Arkansas Public School Resource Center Target Grade Levels: 3-12
Discovery Education The state of Arkansas has a contract with Discovery Education to deliver online video, audio, and graphics content to schools in the state, but many are unaware of the great resources that are only a click away. Learn how to register, connect, and locate content quickly. Search all of Discovery’s media by keyword, grade level, or state curriculum standard. Furthermore, learn to use the Builder Tools to integrate these media into online assignments and assessments that your students can do at school or at home. Your presenter, Daniel Moix, is a STAR Discovery Educator, a member of Arkansas’ Discovery Educator Network Leadership Cohort, and one of only two Google Certified Teachers in Arkansas. Presenter: Daniel Moix Instructional Affiliation: ASMSA (Computer Science Teacher) Target Grade Levels: ALL
Using and Collaborating with Google Docs Google Docs is a cool free web 2.0 office suite that invites creating, collaborating, and sharing. Word-processing, presentations, spread sheets, surveys Oh My. This presentation will lead you through the process of creating, sharing, and collaborating on the web. Presenter: James (Jim) Shuff Instructional Affiliation: Henderson State University
Mail or Fax Purchase Order or Payment to: AASCD 227 State Road 333 South, Russellville, AR 72802 AASCD Fax: 479.356.2143 AASCD Office: 479.356.2125 Enrollment Deadline: May 28, 2010 Cost: $40 per session – Limited seats available
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Meet your AASCD Board Nominees Voting to select new board members to take place during the Annual Conference in June
VICE PRESIDENT Jim Garvey Principal—Kimmons Junior High Fort Smith School District Jim began his career as a history instructor at Greenwood High School in 1995. He later served as assistant principal at Greenwood High and Fort Smith Northside High before taking his current position as Principal of Fort Smith Kimmons Junior High. Jim also serves as a Maintenance Officer in the 188th Fighter Wing of the Arkansas Air National Guard. Jim received his BSE from University of Arkansas in 1993 and from Arkansas Tech he received his Masters of Education in Educational Leadership and his Education Specialist. Jim has been an active board member of Arkansas ASCD since July 2007. “My vision for AASCD is that we continue to serve as a resource and support organization for educators at both the state and national level. I envision an organization that continues to inform and influence state education policy in order to meet the needs of the whole child. Further, I envision a state affiliate that will serve as the standard for other state affiliates with regards to education reform, curriculum, and effective instruction.
Joe Fisher Principal—Bethel Middle School Bryant School District In his 17 years as an educator, Joe has worked as a Choral teacher at Dardanelle Middle & High Schools, as an Assistant principal at Pinkston Middle school in Mountain Home and is currently the principal of Bethel Middle school in the Bryant school district. Joe has been a Legislative representative, Vice President, and President, for the Arkansas Association of Middle Level Administrators. He has served as a conference chair, Vice President, secretary, and representative for the AR Association of Middle level educators. Joe is currently serving on the conference committee for the AR Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and is a former board member. Joe is the Assessor/treasurer for the AR Southern Forum for Middle Level Reform Schools to Watch. Joe holds a B.A in Choral Music, an M.Ed. In Educational leadership, and Educational Specialist certification from Arkansas Tech. AASCD is Arkansas’ lead organization for Arkansas educators. We represent a diverse community of educational leaders working together to promote successful teaching and learning. We are the guiding voice influencing policy and practice. We provide the resources and expertise for Arkansas educators in learning, teaching, and leadership.
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Arkansas ASCD New Directions
Arkansas AASCD Board Position 1 Todd Marshell Principal, Chaffin Junior High Fort Smith School District
Todd has served as an educator for the last 20 years. In this time, he has been a math instructor and Junior High Principal at Van Buren’s Butterfield and Chaffin Junior High Schools. Todd has a combined 14 years as building principal. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Education in Education Leadership from Arkansas Tech University.
Mark Gotcher Principal, Crawford Elementary Russellville School District
Mark has 22 years of experience in education. He has served as music teacher and assistant principal at both the middle school and Junior High level. Mark earned his B.A. in Music Education and his M.Ed Educational Leadership at Arkansas Tech University. He has attended the Arkansas Leadership Academy-Teacher Institute as well as the UALR Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy Training. Mark was NCA School Visit Team Chairman (Wonderview & Waldron “My vision for AASCD is that the organization will continue to stay at the forefront Schools) from 2001 to 2003. He was awarded the Distinof state and national issues related to education and work to influence policy mak- guished Teacher Leader award in 2000. He served on the Aders to ensure that public schools in Arkansas prepare all students for success. The ministrative Representative for Russellville Personnel Policy organization must lead and actively communicate with all shareholders information Committee and is currently serving on the Administrative Salary that impacts education.” Research Committee. “My vision for AASCD is two-fold; to be a part of a team that increases participation/membership of the diverse group of educators across the state in our organization and to serve the current and future needs of our educators by providing
Arkansas AASCD Board Position 2 Paulette Blacknall
Tiffany Beasley
Education Renewal Zone Director
Principal, Robert L. Davis Elementary
Henderson State University
Bryant School District
In her 28 year career as an educator, Paulette has taught at the Junior High and Senior High level and now serves as the Director of the Southwest-A Education Renewal Zone at Henderson State University. She has received training and is serving or has served as coach for AR Leadership Academy, AR Teacher Institute and for AR Technology Institute. Paulette is currently a co-team leader for the AR Scholastic Audit and a member of the AR ACT Council. She also serves on the College and Career Readiness Policy Institute. Ms. Blacknall earned her BSE from Ouachita Baptist University in elementary education with a minor in special education in 1982 and a MSE in special education from Henderson State University in 1985. She is presently completing a MSE in Building Level Administration at Henderson State University.
Tiffany’s ongoing career in education began 16 years ago as a first grade Reading Recovery teacher. She has leadership experience as Curriculum Coordinator, Assistant Principal, (NV & AR), and as Reading First Technical Assistant supervising 10 schools for the A.D.E. She is currently serving as principal of Robert L. Davis Elementary. Tiffany has been a member of AR Reading Association and is a current member of Alpha Delta Kappa. She serves as president of S.W. AR Reading Council and Zone Director for the AR Assoc. of Elementary School Principals. She is a Coordinator for Volunteers in Public Schools and for Parental Involvement. Tiffany received her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1993, her Master of Science in Education, Reading Specialist in 2001 and her Ed Specialist in 2006 from Henderson State University at Arkadelphia.
“As an officer nominee, my vision for AASCD is to assist in educating the whole child by putting systems in place to ensure all students are healthy, supported, challenged, and college and career ready upon exiting P-12 schools.”
“As an officer nominee, my vision for AASCD is to increase active membership, actively solicit quality professional development opportunities and work with other board members to make this the best Association in the state of Arkansas.”
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Arkansas AASCD Board Position 3 Teresa Chance Assistant Director/Teacher Center Coordinator Northwest AR Education Service Cooperative Teresa has teaching experience at every grade level, K-8, and has taught classes as an adjunct professor for Center for Leadership and Learning at Arkansas Tech University. She served as a principal at both the elementary and middle school level in Cabot from 1994—2000. She has served as a board member as well as vice-president of AACIA and is a TICAL Cadre member. Teresa has served the AAMLA as board member and Legislative Representative. She is a charter member of AR Assn. of Middle Level Educators and served the following national organizations; ASCD, Assn of Elementary school principals, and Council of Teachers of Mathematics. She has also been a student in the AR Leadership Academy and NSF Leadership Institute. Teresa has published articles in many educational newsletters and has created math training videos for Caddo Parish Schools in Louisiana. She has been awarded the Curriculum Administrator of the year in 2006 and received the D.D. Terry Air force Association Achievement in Aerospace Education in 1996. While she was principal, Cabot Middle School received Outstanding Middle School in Arkansas in 1999. She received her Master of Education in School Administration in 1979 at Centenary College, Shreveport, LA “As for my vision, public education stands at an important crossroad. Our schools face challenges like never before. Are we courageous enough to make a stand for the future of the children in our communities? Do we have a vision for the future and are we willing to do whatever it takes to make it a reality? AASCD has a long legacy of passionate, committed leadership and it is imperative that we continue to provide leadership and learning for Arkansas educators.”
Roger Hill Principal Kirksey Middle School Rogers School District
Roger began his 23 year career in education as a math teacher at Kirksey Middle school in 1987. He has also been assistant principal of Ramay Jr. High and is currently the principal at the same school where his career began—Kirksey Middle School. He holds a BSE from John Brown University, a Master and Doctorate in Educational Administration from University of Arkansas. Roger received a Master Principal Certification from the Arkansas Leadership Academy. “My goal as an AASCD board member would be to help AASCD achieve it’s mission, ‘Arkansas ASCD, a diverse group of educators, is dedicated to development and support of leadership and best practices in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and supervision that ensures success for all learners’.”
Meg Simpson ASCD Alexandria, VA
To participate in the 2010 Arkansas ASCD Annual Conference Meg Simpson
Welcome Holly Blythe joins Arkansas ASCD
A special Thank You is extended to Viki Martin, AASCD’s former office secretary. Viki recently accepted another position within the university system. We appreciate Viki’s contributions to the Arkansas ASCD board and membership for the last two years.
as an interim ASCD Office secretary. Holly is a very capable and enthusiastic young lady who is eager to serve Arkansas ASCD. Questions regarding the 2010 conference should be addressed to Holly at: hblythe@atu.edu.
Holly Blythe
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Arkansas ASCD New Directions
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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 AASCD Goals 1. AASCD will lead the effort to influence teaching/learning policy development. 2. AASCD will provide programs, products and services that facilitate the development of visionary educational leaders. 3. AASCD will provide a broad-based system of communication that is effective and efficient. 4. AASCD will build a diverse, broad-based and involved membership reflective of the state. Robert Davis,
Dr. Mary B. Gunter,
President
Executive Director