2009 Mt. Vernon Teacher' Conference by Hugh Wilson

Welcome to the 30th Annual MT. VERNON CONFERENCE Directions and Innovations

in Education October 29-30, 2009 Located on the campus of Mt. Vernon Township High School, 320 S. Seventh St., Mt. Vernon, Illinois

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS MT. VERNON CONFERENCE, a joint educational inservice program, sponsored by:

Bryan Cross, Regional Superintendent of Hamilton-Jefferson

Matt Donkin, Regional Superintendent of Franklin and Williamson Counties #21

Larry Fillingim, Regional Superintendent of Edwards, Gallatin, Hardin, Pope, Saline, Wayne, White and Wabash Counties #20

Keri Garrett, Regional Superintendent of Clinton, Marion and Washington Counties #13

Mt. Vernon Conference Planning Committee Daniel Allen, Director Tyler Brown, Asst. Superintendent Kim Byars, Director Bryan Cross, Regional Superintendent of Schools Ron Daniels, Principal Steve Danner, Superintendent Matt Donkin, Regional Superintendent of Schools Alan Estes, Superintendent Larry Fillingim, Regional Superintendent of Schools Keri Garrett, Regional Superintendent of Schools Pat Garrett, Conference Director Karla Lee Kathy Lynn Bernice McWilliams Vince Mitchell, Superintendent Betty Musgrave Brent O’Daniell, Superintendent Cheryl Settle, Asst. Regional Superintendent of Schools Kevin Settle, Superintendent Michael Smith, Superintendent Keith Talley, Superintendent Jim Taylor, Asst. Regional Superintendent David Wilson, Asst. Regional Superintendent

Wabash, Ohio Valley Special Education Mt. Vernon City Schools Dist. #80 Fr.-Jeff. Counties Special Education Regional Office of Education #25 Mt. Vernon Twp. High Schools Dist. #201 Summersville School Dist. #79 Regional Office of Education #21 Woodlawn High School Dist. #205 Regional Office of Education #20 Regional Office of Education #13 Regional Office of Education #25 Fr.-Jeff. Counties Special Education Regional Office of Education #21 Chair of Education Committee of NAACP Hamilton County Unit #10 Regional Office of Education #21 Nashville Community Dist. #49 Regional Office of Education #25 Mt. Vernon City Schools Dist. #80 Mt. Vernon Twp. High Schools Dist. #201 Carmi-White School Dist. #5 Regional Office of Education #20 Regional Office of Education #13

Special Thanks to Michael Smith, District #201 Superintendent; the administrators, teachers, and staff of the Mt. Vernon Twp. High School. “The BEST feature of the conference is the facility at the Mt. Vernon Twp. High school!” Quote taken from the survey from Mt. Vernon Conference 08

WELCOME TO THE 30TH ANNUAL MT. VERNON CONFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Announcements…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Below Program Schedule ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 Keynote Speakers …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-4 Featured Speakers ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6-20 Sessions by Day …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22-37 Exhibits……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38 Administrator Academies Registration Form ……………………………………………………………………39-40 Presenter Sessions Descriptions …………………………………………………………………………………. 42-68 Gifted Workshop Registration Form……………………………………………………………………………… 69 Category Strands …………………………………………………………………………………………………….70-74 Maps of City and Mt. Vernon High School ……………………………………………………………………….75-76 CPDU Forms ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….77-78

ANNOUNCEMENTS Coffee and donuts will be available near the entrance to the Exhibit Hall, Building L, on the northeast side of the high school campus and the cafeteria located in Building A. A first aid center will be located in Building H, Room 126. The Jefferson County Health Dept. will have flu shots available on both days at an additional cost. Answers to general questions about the conference or the local community can be obtained at the information table located at the registration area in Building H. New this year in celebration of the 30th year!! Session Trivia Contest! Find the 8 (4 per day) trivia questions in this book. Place your answer on the ballet and place in the session box appropriate for each session at the Trivia Table located in H-building lobby. Thursday’s winners will be announced at the opening session on Friday. Friday’s winners will be announced Friday 3:00p.m. Prizes Awarded!! Organizations will set up stands for food and drink for participants between Building A and F from 10 a.m. to 2:00 both days. The cafeteria in Building A will be available for seating. Enclosed see maps for available parking lots; the closer parking lots will fill early. Parking space on campus is limited. Shuttle service is available from the Park Plaza (located on S. 10th St. behind IGA) to the high school campus on Thursday, Oct. 29 & Friday, Oct. 30. Shuttle pick up from the conference will be in front of Building H; please look for signs. CPDU or CEU labels will be provided at the conclusion of the session. For placement of these labels, see page 78 of the conference program. CPDU labels will also be available at the Exhibit Hall. These are for the use of the individual school districts. Please check for any last minute presentation add-ons, changes, or cancellations. Updates will be available at the opening sessions, exhibit hall, and the registration area in Building H. EXHIBIT HALL, BUILDING L THURSDAY, OCT. 29 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

'Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land amongst the stars.' Les Brown

THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009 8:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Information & Registration Open, Building H

8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open in Building L

8:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m.

Opening Program, Auditorium, Building D Keynote Speaker, Perry Wilson

10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m.—1:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009 8:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Information & Registration Open, Building H

8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open in Building L

8:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m.

Opening Program, Gymnasium, Building E Keynote Speaker, Craig Zablocki

10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m.—1:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Session Session Session Session

5 6 7 8

Attention Eastern Illinois University Alumni! Returning to the Conference is the reception hosted by Dr. Nick Osborne! Join other alumni for this gathering in Room 223-H from 10:00-2:00 both days! Refreshments served! Attention all Principals and Superintendents! The Illinois Principals’ Association is hosting its first reception! Join other professionals to network with each other and find out new information in room 218-H from 10:00—2:00 both days! Refreshments served!

Franklin, Tennessee “If I Had A Hammer, Inc.” Opening Program Break-out Sessions: 1 and 2 Break-out Session: 5—Room: 212-H Room: Auditorium D-Bldg. Perry Wilson, founder of If I Had A Hammer, Inc does not believe in learning disabilities; he believes in learning differences. He believes that every child learns in his/her own way and many learn in ways that are not taught in traditional classrooms. As a child, Perry was diagnosed with learning disabilities. Perry became a carpenter and could instantly accomplish complex math problems on the job that he could never solve in the classroom. He founded If I Had A Hammer in 1987, based on the principle that all children can learn with developed programs and products that serve children who are in the greatest need. At present, more than 500,000 students in more than 100 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico have experienced If I Had A Hammer. Perry has personally worked with thousands of children as they learn math and life skills through If I Had A Hammer Houses. This fall, Hammer Green Science will introduce building Green Sustainable Hammer Houses. Hammer also opened with the New York Department of Education last April and he will be partnering with Columbia University to deliver Hammer in NYC. The Center for Environmental Research and Conservation at Columbia will be helping with Hammer Green Science. Perry has been a featured speaker at universities and national education conventions. He has built the Hammer House with four state governors and hundreds of middle school classes. Perry has also worked with Fortune 500 companies, universities, and museums to create community outreach programs for their organizations. If I Had A Hammer was featured as one of the top new educational programs in the country by The New York Times, and has had extensive media coverage from The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and CNN.

Denver, Colorado “Positively Humor..” Opening Program “Learning and Laughter: Making the Connection” Break Out Double Session: 5—6 “Diversity: More ALike Than Different” Room: Gymnasium—E Bldg Craig Zablocki is a nationally known speaker and consultant. He has spoken internationally and in all 50 states. Craig has shared the platform with President George Bush, Al Gore, Tom Peters and others. Craig was the first outside speaker to address the student body at Columbine High School after their tragedy. Craig presents to Fortune 500 companies, legislators, public service and healthcare professionals. He has spoken at college campuses, non-profit service organizations, and victim rights groups. Craig has authored many articles and his upcoming book, Improv 101, gives practical tools to loosen up, become more creative, and live in the moment. Craig has a background in business, teaching in an inner-city school, and performing in a professional improvisational comedy troupe. Using his experiences allows him to speak from a unique perspective. Craig lives in Denver, Colorado, with his son Charles.

Luke Allen Skokie, Illinois

Room: 115-G

Sessions: 3, 5 “Keep It Clean!” 4, 6 “Tech Tips for Teachers”

Luke is a retired teacher who has spent over 33 years in the classroom. He is a member of ICE, Illinois Computing Educators, and has served on the planning committee for the ICE Conference (formally known as The Illinois Technology Conference for Educators). For the past eight years, Luke has helped in recruiting tech staff volunteers, and working with Web 2.0 resources for the conference. Luke has been a conference presenter at ICE, MECC in Minneapolis, IETC in Springfield, TETC in Nashville, METC in St. Louis, eTech Ohio, The Southern Illinois Technology Showcase in Carterville and returns to the Mt. Vernon Conference. Since retirement, Luke keeps himself busy with substitute teaching and managing websites. He enjoys golf, the outdoors, reading, digital photography and, of course," fiddling around with stuff on the computer.” Category: Technology

Grade Level: All.

Dr. Pete Andersen Wayne City, Illinois

Room: 306-A

Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 “How to Micromanage Less and Inspire More Learning in Your Classroom”

Dr. Pete Andersen received his PHD in Perceptual-Motor Learning and Sport Psychology from the University of Toledo, and tested the 1972 U.S. Men’s Olympic swimming team for his dissertation research in personality, task familiarly, and goal setting. He has taught and coached at collegiate and high school levels producing numerous All-Americans, and was a five-time AllAmerican at Indiana University where he earned B.S. and M.S. degrees. From 1980-2000, he left education for business but returned to earn Type 75 certification as an administrator. He retired in 2008 for a new career as an author/speaker/consultant in performance improvement. Dr. Pete has been a speaker at national and international research conference, medical trade shows, and education conferences. He is owner of Trius Publishing, Inc. which will publish his new book, Purposeful Intent: Motivating Your Mind from Within listed on www.Amazon.com and Sports Advisor Features newspaper syndicate. This May, the ISBE approved his administrator academy course: Motivating Student Learning and Achievement Using the Purposeful Intent Method that focuses on The Triad, three skills to learn-teach-lead faculties and in how to inspire greater performance improvement in our students. He currently holds several world records in Masters Swimming and Senior Olympic competition for his age group, and will help you unlock the secrets to your purposeful performance improvement for a job-task-skill-relationship in less time to raise the achievement level of your students. He can contacted at www.drpeteandersen.com. Category: Learning Styles/Student Achievement

Grade Level: All.

Susan “Susie” Bishop Olney, Illinois Thursday, Administrator’s Academy #718 Room: 201-C “Climate For Success...Sometimes It’s A Jungle Out There!” (Co-presents with Butch Lockley) Sessions: 5 “Priceless: The 5 Love Languages” Room: 207-H 6 “Whatever It Takes”

Susie Bishop is an educational consultant and author of the Eenie Meanie Me children’s book series. She presents workshops with enthusiasm, humor, passion, and “down-to-earth, been-there done that” style. Susie taught school for 32 years with experience at every level. She loves teaching students and values teaching as the number one profession in America. She has received national and state awards for her work in education. Susie lives in Olney with her husband, Paul. They have three children and four grandchildren. Susie returns to the Mt. Vernon Conference as a co-presenter with Butch Lockley for the Thursday Administrator’s Academy. She also brings back to the conference the popular “Love Languages” workshop and a new one. Category: Administration; Teaching/Learning Styles; Character Ed; Student Behaviors Grade Level: All.

Gary Cates, PhD Mackinaw, Illinois

Room: 105-H

Session: Friday All Day 5-8 “Response to Intervention: A Framework for Behavior”

Dr. Gary Cates earned his Ph.D. from Mississippi State University and is currently associate professor of psychology at Illinois State University. He also coordinates the Academic Intervention and Consultation Service at the Psychological Services Center at ISU. Dr. Cates is certified as a school psychologist in Illinois and also hold national certification in school psychology. His work in Illinois (Eastern Illinois University and Illinois State University), Georgia (Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Marcus and Kennedy Krieger Institutes), and Mississippi (school psychologist) spans a spectrum of children from low incidence to gifted. His current consultation work primarily focuses on the implementation and evaluation of Response to Intervention models with strong emphasis on data based decision making. He is currently working with numerous schools in Missouri and Illinois in training staff to implement and sustain response to intervention models and intervention programs. Category: RTI/Assessment/Special Education This Special Topics seminar will be presented for psychologists, social workers, and other special education staff. *The session is CPDU and CEU approved! (Participants must obtain the CEU form through their own organization.)

Ruth Cormier Arlington Hts., Illinois

Room: 111-G

Sessions: 1, 5 “Let’s Talk About Family, Friends, etc..” 2, 6 “Making Math Meaningful” 3, 7 “Meaningful Reading Activities for Kindergarten”

Ruth Cormier is an experienced primary teacher and consultant. She presents through the Midwest to numerous early childhood organizations, colleges and school districts and has been a consultant to World Book Publications. Mrs. Cormier has for many years been a presenter and featured speaker at the Illinois State Kindergarten Conference. She is active in the educational environment, working closely with teachers and students in today’s classrooms. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature from Edgecliff College and a Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Cincinnati. Ruth has been a featured speaker at the Mt. Vernon Conference since 1996. Category: Reading; Math; Social Studies Grade Level: PreK-K

Sabra Culp Mattoon, Illinois Sessions: 1, 5 “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Three…” Sessions: 2, 6 “Get a Little Closer—Fun 101” (Co-presents with Clyde Self)

Room: 215-H Room: 222-H

Sabra Culp, a native of central Illinois, has retired as a sixth grade teacher at Mattoon Middle School. She has been an educator for 30 years and has taught grades 2-8. She has also worked in technology at Lake Land College and has been a cooperating teacher of student teachers and block students from Eastern Illinois University. Sabra is a certified Nature Quest Instructor and has worked with all ages of young people in after school science programs and has taught in the Lake Land College Summer College for Kids. Recently, Sabra was awarded the regional “Education is the Key Award.” Sabra has been a featured speaker for the Mt. Vernon Conference since 1996. Category: Math

Grade Level: K-3

“The variety of choices in different subject areas, organization of the book, and ability to talk with peers in and outside of sessions were the best features. Add to that, the Mt. Vernon Conference is something on the calendar I look forward to attending each year to further my knowledge in academic areas.” Quote from the MVC08 Survey.

Jane Dickerson Sanders Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 226-H

Double Session: 5-6 “Get Gender Smart! Improving Workplace Communication Between Men and Women”

With Fortune 500 clients nationwide, Jane Dickerson Sanders is one of the country's most renowned experts on gender communication and the recruiting, retention and advancement of women. She is a consultant, speaker, facilitator, and a coach who helps companies create inclusive GenderSmart cultures for both men and women of all ages. Jane has 17 years of corporate experience in sales and marketing and over 16 years as president of her own successful company. Her academic background is in business, communication, and psychology, including an MBA from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Jane is author of GenderSmart: Solving The Communication Puzzle Between Men and Women, which is available at www.janesanders.com . She is currently writing a book on recruiting and retention. Jane has appeared on television and radio programs to discuss her topics. Jane is an alumni of Mt. Vernon Twp. High School! Category: Workplace Communications

Grade Level: All.

Honorable Melissa Drew Benton, Illinois

Room: 205-G

Session: 5 “JUVENILE COURT—Procedures, New Directions and Hot Topics”

A graduate of Southern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University School of Law, Judge Melissa Drew began her legal career as an attorney with Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. During her tenure with Land of Lincoln, Melissa represented hundreds of clients throughout southern Illinois who would not have otherwise had legal representation, focusing extensively on families, children, and victims of domestic violence. Melissa has also worked in the private sector as an attorney and partner in the law firm of Drew & Drew, P.C., in Benton, alongside her husband, Bryan Drew, and father-in-law, John Drew. In 2006, Judge Drew was elected by the voters of the Second Judicial Circuit which is comprised of twelve counties in southern Illinois to the position of Circuit Judge. She is the first female to have ever been elected to that circuitwide position. In addition to her other caseloads, Judge Drew presides over a juvenile court docket that consist of juvenile delinquency cases, as well as juvenile abuse, neglect, and dependency cases. Judge Drew believes in working closely with educators in our juvenile court system as they are so integrally involved in the lives of our children. Judge Drew resides in Franklin County with her husband and two daughters. Category: Juvenile Court

Grade Level: All

Foster, Honorable Tom Ridgeway, Illinois

Room: 205-G

Session: 5 “JUVENILE COURT—Procedures, New Directions and Hot Topics”

Judge Tom Foster graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law in May, 1988. In November, 1988, at age 26, Judge Foster was elected State’s Attorney in Gallatin County, and served until 1992, when he entered private practice in Harrisburg, Illinois. While in private practice, Judge Foster engaged primarily in civil trial work representing individuals, business entities and governmental entities in tort and contract litigation cases. As a practicing attorney, Judge Foster tried numerous jury cases throughout southern Illinois and handled dozens of appeals to the state and federal appellate courts. In 2004, Judge Foster was again elected state’s attorney in Gallatin County where he served until 2008 when he was elected from Gallatin County to a six year term as Circuit Judge for the Second Judicial Circuit of Illinois. He currently presides over juvenile court cases involving neglected and abused children. He believes that in order to better serve children who are in the court system, there must be greater communication between educators and the courts. Category: Juvenile Court

Grade Level: All

Ann Garrett Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 124-H

Sessions: 3, 7 “Librarians’ Round Table” Sessions: 4, 8 “National Board Certification”

Ann Garrett has presented at the Mt. Vernon Conference for several years. Born in southern Illinois, she has taught in the public school system for forty years as a special education teacher, gifted teacher, elementary teacher, middle school language arts teacher, public and high school librarian, high school and community college English teacher, high school department chair, and, currently, a language arts methods teacher at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale and part-time librarian at Mt. Vernon Township High School. Garrett is a National Board Certified Teacher in English/language arts. Besides her elementary, secondary, special education, library, and administrative endorsements, Garrett is also a certified school counselor and has English language learner endorsement. This past summer she was a fellow in the National Writing Project at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. This year’s sessions include a school librarians’ round table and information about National Board Certification. Category: National Board Certification/Librarians Round Table

Grade Level: All

Don Garrett Carmi, Illinois

Room: 219-H

Double Session: 5-6 “Are You Already Doing RTI and Academic Interventions?”

Don Garrett graduated from Murray University in 1969 with a B.S. in chemistry and in 1971 with an M.A. in teaching science. He also acquired over 60 hours in PLS classes, counseling, administration, and teacher education courses. In the past 20 years, Don has trained over 4,000 teachers in PLS master’s level courses. The majority of those courses were/are held in Illinois and Indiana, but are also taught in Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania. He retired from Carmi White County High School in May of 2005. While at the high school teaching chemistry, he worked with another teacher to co-develop and instruct a community-oriented, technology based, live event high school class. Don was recognized as a Master Teacher in 1984 by the Governor of Illinois. In 1996, the local Kiwanis Club honored him as “Teacher of the Year.” Category: RTI/Student Interventions

Grade Level: All

Lillian Polus Gerstner Skokie, Illinois

Room: 205-H

Sessions: 1, 3, 5, 7 “From Generation to Generation: My Parents and the Holocaust” Sessions: 2, 6 “Teaching the Holocaust & Genocide: Classroom Resources”

Lillian Polus Gerstner is the daughter of Holocaust survivors. From 1991 through 2008, she oversaw operations and programming for the Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois in its Main Street facility in Skokie. With the opening of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in April 2009, she had undertaken a new role as Director of Special Projects, which embraces carrying out a wide spectrum of educational, remembrance and public programs. Ms. Gerstner received her undergraduate degree in theatre and speech education from Northwestern University. She has more than 25 years of teaching experience and has been acknowledged in such international publications as Holocaust and Genocide Studies for her grade appropriate bibliography and videography of Holocaust materials for students. In addition, Ms. Gerstner has served as advisor and director of Holocaust Expression Theatre, an activity of the Great Midwest Region B’nai B’rith Youth Organization, through which she has helped high school students develop and perform dramatic Holocaust related material. Recent participation in international programs conducted by the March of the Living and Action Reconciliation/Service for Peace included traveling to Poland, Israel and Germany. These journeys have contributed to Ms. Gerstner’s work on a biography of her mother’s wartime experiences in Berlin, and have added greater depth to the knowledge she shares with students of all ages. Category: History/Teacher Resources/Holocaust

Grade Level: All.

Ron Glodoski Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Room: 101-A

Sessions: 1, 5 “The Real Deal on Crime, Drugs & Easy Money” Sessions: 3, 7 “Motivating Unmotivated Students” Ron Glodoski speaks from the heart of real life experiences. A featured expert on The Sally Jesse Raphael Show, he offers a fresh new perspective on how to effectively connect with kids. His personal triumph over abuse issues, a traumatic brain injury and learning disabilities provides practical solutions to the challenges confronting our youth today. The authenticity of Ron’s message is embodied in his own life on the streets. The choice to change his life led Ron on a path of personal growth and transformation. Ron expanded his home-based company to a multi-million dollar business that provided meaningful employment for 33 people. His life is undeniable proof that even the kids society labels at-risk can become healthy, productive members of their communities. Ron is the author of How To Be A Successful Criminal—The Real Deal on Crime, Drugs and Easy Money. Ron provides the answers about what can be done for our youth. Category: Motivating Students/Student Behavior/At Risk Students

Grade Level: All.

C.W. “Chuck” Hamilton Carterville, Illinois

Room: 116-G

Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 “Understanding Transition Services Under IDEA: Do What?”

C.W. is the Director of Tri-County Special Education Joint Agreement based out of Murphysboro, Illinois. He has over 33 years of practical hands-on experience working in poverty programs, vocational education, and special education. Dr. Hamilton has taught at the high school, community college, and university level. He worked as an Asst. Director for Transition Services as Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education for over 17 years. During that time frame, Dr. Hamilton worked as a Pre-Vocational Coordinator, Vocational Evaluator, teacher, and supervised a residential facility designed to address vocational and independent living skills of special education students within a nine county area. He also supervised the pre-vocational coordinator staff that developed transition plans for nearly 900 students annually. Dr. Hamilton is considered an expert in special education issues with a specialty area and interest in transition services. Category: Transition Services in Special Education Grade Level: All.

“I would have to say that the best part would be the amount of choices a teacher has while they are attending. There are many different speakers that we could listen to.” Quote from the MVC08 Survey

Chris Irwin Canada

ROOM: King City Saddle Club Covered Arena (Shuttle bus provided in front of A blding)

Double Sessions: 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8 “What Can Horses Teach Teachers?”

Internationally renowned horseman and best selling author Chris Irwin has gained invaluable insights into learning how to learn in his work with therapeutic and personal coaching. He continues to consult with universities on equine assisted learning programs curricula. In his live horse demonstrations, Chris will explain how horse sense and behaviour relate directly to student behaviour. Honest, positive relationships between horse handlers and horses result in positive learning. The opposite is also true. During this double sessions, Chris will work with horses to coach audience volunteers on how horses read and react to human behaviour and body language. Those interactions will be translated into classroom behavior between teachers and students. Learn how to build authentic, educational relationships with all of your students, including not only the successful but also the wounded, at-risk, disengaged, rebellious, defiant, even gifted and talented to facilitate your teaching and to maximize their learning. Students need you, their teachers, to be your best selves-every day, every period. In many cases, you are their only hope. Students attend to your body language, attitude, and word choice. Learn how to avoid building helpless, destructive, joyless, negative relationships and how to create therapeutic, educational, positive ones in this impressive and memorable session. Participants wishing to volunteer to work with Chris and the horse are required to wear solid, fully closed, flat heeled footwear for safety reasons. Category: At Risk/Student Achievement

Grade Level: All.

Cindy Lane Fenton, Missouri

Room: 119-G

Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 “A Gaggle of Google Tools for the Classroom”

Cindy is an adjunct professor teaching online classes for SBU, Mizzou and eLearning for Missouri educators. For the past six years, she has been a Discovery Education certified trainer, Master Trainer for Intel Teach to the Future, and eMINTS Instructional Trainer and currently presents at METC, FETC, SITE, MITC and other conferences. Cindy is extremely innovative and resourceful and specializes in finding unique, creative and free ways to use traditional computer tools in the classroom. Cindy is Missouri’s first Google Certified Teacher and has facilitated a Google Teacher Academy in Chicago, Illinois. She is also the founder of the GCT/CUE Dinner Club Webinar Series, a monthly get-together in presentation style that is able to be viewed by the 300+ Google Certified Teachers around the world. Her Google passion is Google Earth and its cross curricular processes for all K12 subjects Category: Technology

Grade Level: All.

Butch Lockley Olney, Illinois Thursday, Administrator’s Academy #718 Room: 201-C “Climate For Success...Sometimes It’s A Jungle Out There!” (Co-presents with Susie Bishop) Sessions: 6, 7 “Survivor Strategies: Top 10 List” Room: 212-H Butch Lockley brings over 33 years of experience in the field of education and coaching. He has served as teacher, athletic director, and coached various sports. His teams have won conference championships and he was selected coach of the year several times. He has held office in the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association and Illinois Principals Association. Butch is married to Cindy and they have three children. He recently retired from the East Richland School District, Olney, Illinois, after 15 years in administration. It was during this time that Butch became the first person from Illinois to be selected for the CBS show “SURVIVOR” where he finished in the final four. You will not be voted out during these sessions. At this year’s conference, Butch teams up with Susie Bishop for the Thursday Administrator’s Academy. He also brings two new single sessions to Friday’s program. Category: Administration/Teaching Strategies

Grade Level: All.

John Lynn Peoria, Illinois

Room: 114-H

Sessions: 1, 5 “The Natchez Trace Parkway” 2, 6 “Life on the Mississippi River”

To explore our roots, John Lynn of Peoria — armed with a degree in history from the University of Illinois, a special rapport with dogs and raccoons, and a taste for grilled cheese sandwiches — has personally hiked, bicycled, and canoed nearly 25,000 miles of historic and scenic routes in North America and the British Isles. He is also the only person to have visited and photographed all of the Prairie State’s 2400 cities, towns, and villages. His colorful slide/lecture presentations that describe his experience, adventures, and discoveries have now gotten him into over 3600 classrooms, lecture halls, and other such venues where he probably wouldn’t have otherwise been invited. John has been a featured speaker for the Mt. Vernon Conference since 1992. Category: History/Social Studies • • •

Grade Level: All.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR THE CONFERENCE PARTICIPANT! Parking: Arrive early to park on the high school campus or use the shuttle service located at the Park Plaza on 10th Str.(behind IGA) Look for signs. Dress in layers: Meeting room temperatures fluctuate throughout the day. Please pack a sweater or jacket. Please put all cell phones on vibrate or off mode: If you must take a call, step totally out of the room before speaking on your phone.

Dr. Glenn “Max” McGee Aurora, Illinois

Room: 105-G

Sessions: 5, 6 “Exceeds Is the New Meets: Teaching and Leading for Deep Conceptual Understanding in Math and Science”

Dr. Glenn “Max” McGee is recognized as a dynamic leader, teacher, speaker and writer on critical issues in educational leadership and legislation. He is President of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, a residential academy that educates the top math and science students in Illinois and is active in statewide outreach programs. Dr. McGee is a former Illinois State Superintendent of Education, and has been a teacher, principal and superintendent to three Illinois public school districts. He serves on the boards of the Golden Apple Foundation, the Great Books Foundation, the Governor's Educational Excellence Task Force, the Task Force for Education Accountability, and the Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois Board. He also serves on the Museum of Science and Industry's Science Chicago Board of Advisors, as well as their conferences, has published several articles and coauthored two books, most recently The Perfect School. His mission is to make an enduring difference in the lives of all children, and share his passionate commitment and support with Illinois’s educational leaders. Category: Math/Science/Student Achievement

Grade Level: 4-12.

Dr. Dianne O’Brien Paducah, KY

Room: 114-G

Sessions: 1, 5 “Fix a Flat: 20 Ideas to Revive and Inflate Your energy, Ambition and Your Teaching” Sessions: 2, 6 “Public Relations Ideas to Keep You in the Game” Sessions: 3, 7“Give Yourself Two Extra Hours a Day” Dr. Dianne O’Brien has appeared on television in Miami, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Nashville, Kansas City, Memphis, Paducah, and Louisville. She was interviewed on television by Oprah. She was quoted in “Self “ magazine on her work in health care. She has over 35 articles and three textbooks in print. O’Brien was named the nation’s most outstanding young professional by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, with a membership of 30,000. She has national, regional, and state awards for her teaching and work in public relations. She teachers graduate classes and is Professor Emeritus of Murray State University. In her consulting business, she works with businesses, educators, and attorneys as an expert witness. She can be reached at O’Brien Consulting, in Paducah, leeobrien221@Comcast.net. Category: Classroom Teachers-Students/Learning/Administration/Public Relations/ Grade Level: All Stress Management

Osborne, Dr. Nick Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 220-H

Sessions: 2, 6 “Promoting Positive Disposition Toward Change”

Dr. Osborne served as the superintendent of schools for Mount Vernon District 80 from 1994 to 2002. Since retiring, he has been active as a professor and department chair for the Department of Educational Leadership at Eastern Illinois University. He is a frequent presenter at both state and national conferences including ASCD, AASA, IPA, NCPEA, NCQE, PDK International and others. He is also an active consultant working with schools and other organizations throughout the U.S. His main areas of interest are Professional Learning Communities, Building the Capacity for Change, Understanding and Managing Data at the Building Level and the Role of Leadership in the Management of Change. Dr. Osborne has won numerous awards including the ISBE “Break the Mold” recognition for leadership in change initiatives. He was associated with Motorola University as a contract employee for 12 years helping school administrators throughout the U.S. understand and deal with school improvement and change. Category: Administration

Grade Level: All

Rhodes, Joey Rhodes Hails, Tiffany Shattuc, Illinois

Room: 110-G

Sessions: 1, 5 “DFS: Mega Memory III Total Recall” Sessions: 2, 6 “DFS: Teaching the Child that Pushes Your Button!” Sessions: 3, 7 “DFS: Fighting Poverty with a Pen”

For the past two decades Joey Rhodes has been working with different ROEs and districts to help resolve their most challenging discipline problems with the use of his ever expanding “Discipline for Success” program and book. His reputation for getting difficult students and confused parents to cooperate is well known by the potential lawsuits that have been dismissed through his innovative interventions. Assisting Joey will be his daughter and fellow teacher, Tiffany Rhodes Hails. This father and daughter team beams with love and admiration for each other while bringing two diverse perspectives to their audiences. Rhodes is the author of several books and is a registered BMI New York/Nashville writer. Joey’s appearances on tv, radio, and the internet have created an online help resource for numerous parents and teachers dealing with at risk youth. Category: Memory Training/Psychology/Social Kills/Self Esteem/Language/Math/Reading/ Health/Special Education/Student Behaviors/Discipline/Government/Political Science/Diversity/ Geography/ Grade Level: All.

“The sessions I attended this year were sessions that were easy to adapt to my classroom/teaching style!” Quote from the MVC08 Survey

Rebecca Roane Mt. Vernon, Illinois (co-presents with Kurt Strothmann) Sessions: Sessions: Sessions: Sessions:

1, 5 2, 6 3, 7 4, 8

Room: 214-F

“5 Sites I Love” “5 Sites I Love/Make-It Take-It Workshop” “Interactive Games Sites” “Readability”

Rebecca Roane began teaching in 1969. She taught first grade for 21 years and fifth grade for eight. She was also a Title 1 teacher. After leaving the classroom, she worked as Curriculum Analyst for Mt. Vernon City Schools. Currently she is an adjunct instructor for McKendree University in Reading Endorsement. Upon retirement, Ms. Roane established her own business, Educational Treasures, which provides professional development in a variety of areas. Each training includes time for teachers to create their own materials so she can assist them in the process. She has conducted workshops and training across Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee. She has also trained business office workers in the Chicago area for the last 5 years. In addition to the Mt. Vernon Conference, some of her conference presentations have included multiple years at IL-TCE, St. Charles, IL; TETC, Nashville, TN; ICE, Indianapolis, IN; NETA, Omaha, NB; METC, St. Charles, MO; and the national CORE Knowledge Conference in Baltimore, MD and Phoenix, AZ. Category: Technology/Reading/RTI

Grade Level: Primary/All.

Dr. James T. Rosborg Belleville, Illinois

Room: 106-G

Sessions: 1, 2, 6, 7 “School Law Issues in the Classroom”

Dr. Jim Rosborg currently serves as Director of Graduate Education at McKendree University and instructor of graduate classes in curriculum and school law. Since his arrival at McKendree, Rosbord has been part of a team that has increased graduate enrollment to over 1,000 students. In June of 2005, Rosborg retired after eleven years as superintendent of the 3,750 Belleville Public School Dist. #118, Belleville, Illinois. He has consistently focused his energy on building a climate of collaboration to benefit all students. Under Rosborg’s leadership, Belleville #118 has some of the highest district scores in the State of Illinois. In addition, those schools received Golden Spike Awards, and the Northern Illinois University’s Spotlight Awards for their academic achievement. Rosborg himself is a past recipient of the Illinois Master Teacher Award, “Those Who Excel” Award, and “Break the Mold” Award from ISBE, and the 2004 Illinois Superintendent of the Year Award. He also collaborated in writing a textbook with Dr. Max McGee and Mr. Jim Burgett entitle “What Every Superintendent and Principal Needs to Know.” In addition, Rosborg has published articles on dealing with children with AIDS in the classroom and the need to adjust the 2002 No Child Left Behind Act for successful implementation. Dr. Rosborg received his Bachelor’s Degree from SIU-C, a Master’s Degree from SIU-E and completed his Doctorate work at SIUE in 1994. Category: School Law Grade Level: All

Clyde Self Mattoon, Illinois

Room: 222-H

Sessions: 1, 5 “Where Is Ward Cleaver!” Sessions: 2, 6 “Get a Little Closer—Fun 101” (Co-presents with Sabra Culp)

Clyde Self, a native of Mt. Vernon-the hub of America, is currently teaching sixth grade at the Mattoon Middle School in Mattoon, Il. His basic instruction is focused on literature, reading, and language arts. He is the team leader for his group and coordinates all extra curriculum material for the team. In the evening, Clyde also teaches at Eastern Illinois University in the Middle Level Education Department. As a professor there, he teaches Middle Level Reading Techniques and also a course over basic reading. Mr. Self has been an educator for over twenty-nine years, teaching at various grade levels. He also has experience as an administrator, Mattoon United Way, chair for the district Children's Assistance Program, an adjunct professor and a consultant to the state on various aspects in the field of education. Clyde has been a consultant for businesses and school districts and has given over 1,000 presentations. His speaking engagements have taken him all over the U.S. and he has been recognized as a national speaker. Clyde has received several honors and awards in the field of education and community. Most recently he was a finalist for the Golden Apple Foundation. This year, Clyde was inducted into the Who's Who's of American Teachers for the tenth consecutive time. Clyde first presented at the Mt. Vernon Conference in 1984. Category: Motivating Students/Communication/Discipline Grade Level: 3-9 & All.

Laura M. Sinars Chicago, Illinois

Room: 105-H

Session: Thursday 1-4 All Day “The Use of RTI Data for Eligibility Decisions in Special Education”

Laura Sinars focuses on special education and students’ rights law. She counsels and represents public school districts at IEP meetings, due process hearings, medication and student expulsion and residency hearings. Laura has defended district decisions regarding evaluations, services, and placement of special education students in due process hearings. She has successfully removed dangerous students from the regular education environment and also prevailed in hearings to defend against parents’ unilateral private placements. She has assisted clients in building residency and discipline cases involving students and has successfully defended district decisions in state and federal courts and before federal and state agencies including the Department of Education, the Illinois State Board of Education and the Office for Civil Rights. Law & Politics Magazine selected Laura as a 2005 Illinois “Super Lawyer” in the specialized area of Schools and Education Law. Chicago Magazine published the names of the Illinois Lawyers in its May 2005 issue. Category: School Law/Special Education This Special Topics seminar will be presenter for Psychologists, Social Workers, and other Special Education Staff *The session is CPDU and CEU approved! (Participants must obtain the CEU form through their own organization.) 18

Kurt Strothmann Mt. Vernon, Illinois (co-presents with Rebecca Roane) Sessions: Sessions: Sessions: Sessions:

1, 5 2, 6 3, 7 4, 8

Room: 214-F

“5 Sites I Love” “5 Sites I Love/Make-It Take-It Workshop” “Interactive Games Sites” “Readability”

Kurt has been at the forefront of integrating technology into the Mt. Vernon City Schools curriculum for nearly 20 years. He has piloted several innovative technology related programs; held workshops and graduate classes; and conducted staff development training for his and numerous other school districts. His knowledge and background with educational software and interactive devices have allowed him the opportunity to present and demonstrate technology integration at education conferences in Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tennessee. In addition, his experience serving on local and regional committees and Illinois Computer Educators status has made him recognizable among various technology related agencies throughout Illinois. Recently retired from the classroom, Kurt plans to remain active in the education field in technology training and curriculum development. Category: Technology/Reading/RT

Grade Level: Primary/All.

Sylvia Wallach Northbrook, Illinois

Room: 124-H

Session: 2 “Jump for Joy and Literacy Session: 5 “Language, Literacy, and Laughter Session: 6 “Learning Links to Literacy

Sylvia Wallach has more than 30 years teaching experience in public schools, colleges, cultural art centers, libraries, prisons, and recreational facilities. She is a professional arts educator, composer, and consultant. She has traveled in the US, Canada, Australia, and Israel captivating her audiences with her energetic approaches to music, drama, creative writing, art, movement, and language acquisitions. These arts integration activities focus on thematic tie-ins as natural avenues for curriculum connections, language development, positive self-esteem, and active, eager learning through the arts. Students are highly motivated to think, respond, and explore creativity in a safe, secure environment. Sylvia has created and produced the Rhythm, Reading, Rhyme & Rap series of CDs and books. Category: Reading/Language Arts/Fine Arts/Writing/Student Achievement/Literacy Grade Level: 1-2

“The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn.” John Lubbock: Inspirational and Motivational Quotes about Education.com

Tom Wheeler Buckner, Illinois Session: Session: Session: Session:

Room: 228-H

1 “One on One with Jeff Fisher” 2 “Football Coaches Panel” 5 “One on One with Steve Morris” 6 “Basketball Coaches Panel”

Tom Wheeler is a 34 year veteran of the teaching/coaching profession in southern Illinois. His teaching experiences range from elementary through college. As a “small” school teacher and coach, he has learned to be a man of “many” hats which has enabled him to have more than his share of exciting educational experiences. For over ten years, Coach Wheeler has shared these experiences at the Mt. Vernon Conference, and other conferences on a wide variety of topics. Mr. Wheeler is also the moderator of the popular “Coaches Roundtable” which has attracted large crowds every year of current and past coaches from the area. Coach Wheeler is a southern Illinois native, a graduate of McLeansboro High School, and a former athlete at McKendree College where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He received his Master’s Degree from Murray State Grade Level: All University. Category: All Sports Coaches

Brandon Wright

Room: 119-H

Sessions: 1, 5 “More Than Just a Number: A School Administrator’s Guide to Section 504” Sessions: 2, 6 “CSI: Mt. Vernon—Investigating Recent Case Law in Special Education”

Brandon Wright graduated with a B.S. in Speech Communication from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and a Master’s Degree in educational administration from the Department of Educational Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law. Prior to becoming an associate at the firm of Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd., Mr. Wright worked as an assistant at the Regional Office of Education for Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski and Union Counties. Mr. Wright also served as a member of the Anna-Jonesboro Community High School Board of Education from 1999-2003, the youngest person to be elected to a school board in Illinois at that time. He is a former instructor at Shawnee Community College, Ullin, Illinois, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Category: School Law

Grade Level: All.

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN, L BUILDING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009 8:00a.m. –2:00 p.m. “I enjoy buying from the vendors!” Quote taken from the MVC08 Survey

Hosted by: Dr. Nick Osborne, Department Chair Educational Administration Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:00a.m.- 2:00p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. ROOM: 223-H Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois and the Department of Educational Administration are hosting a reception area to provide an opportunity for all graduates of the Department of Education Administration to visit for purposes of networking and informational update. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!

ROOM: 218-H Thursday, October 29, 2009 Friday, October 30, 2009 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. The Illinois Principal’s Association will be hosting a reception to network with colleagues and information updates REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!

SESSION 1 TRIVIA QUESTION! Who is the featured speaker in 2009 who was a featured speaker at the first conference in 1980???? Submit your answer on a ballet at the “Trivia Table” located in the H-building lobby. Winner will be announced during the opening session on Friday.

SESSIONS BY DAY Thursday, October 29, 2009 Session 1 Presenter

10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Title & Grade Level

Room

Category

Andersen, Dr. Pete

“How to Micromanage Less and Inspire More Learning in Your Classroom” All

306-A

Student Achievement/ Learning Styles

Balding, Larry Bishop, S./Lockley B.

“Use It or Lose It” 9-12 “Climate for Success…” (All day)

302-A 223-H

Foreign Language/ Spanish Administrator’s Academy

Clouse, Paula

“How to Help the Angry Child” All

105-G

At-Risk; Student Behavior; Counseling

Cormier, Ruth

“Let’s Talk About Family, Friends..” PreK-K

111-G

Social Studies/ Reading/ Writing

Dodd, R./Robinson, C. Gale, Erin

“The Social Norms Approach” All “Project School Alert” All

205-G 301-A

Behaviors Epilepsy

Gardner, John

“An Introduction to Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports” All

206-G

Intervention/RtI; Classroom Management

Gerstner, Lillian

“From Generation to Generation: My Parents and the Holocaust” All

205-H

History/ Holocaust

Haire, Georgene Hollman, Greg

“RtI Reading PreK-2 “What Works” “Solar System Brought to Life” All

303-A 225-H

RtI/ Reading Science

Ing, Laura

“Teaching Tools for Health Occupations” 9-12

227-F

Health Occupations/ Roundtable

Irwin, Chris

Double Session: “What Can Horses King City Saddle Cl. Teach Teachers?” All

At-Risk/ Student Achievement/ Counselors

Lane, Cindy

“A Gaggle of Google Tools for the Classroom” All

119-G

Technology

Longden, Sanna

“No Child Left on His or Her Behind” K-4

100-C C-Gym

Diversity/ Geography/ P.E./ Special Ed./ Classroom Management/ Languages/ ELL

Lynn, John Morris, Charles

“Life on the Natchez Trace” All “Careers in the Construction Industry” 8-12

114-H 107-G

Social Studies Careers/CTE/Administrators/ Counselors

O’Brien, Dr. Dianne

“Fix a Flat…” All

114-G

Classroom TeachersStudents/Learning Styles

Pulley, P./Hulbert, S.

“Construction of Geometry Notebook” 9-12

108-G

Geometry

Rhodes, J./Rhodes-Hails, T.

DFS: Mega Memory III Total Recall” 4-12

110-G

Memory Training/Psychology/ Student Achievement/Language Arts/Math/Reading/Health/ Special Education

Roane, R./Strothmann, K. Roesch, Dorothy

“5 Sites I Love” Primary “No Labels! No Limits!” All

214-F 220-H

Technology/Reading At Risk/Problem Solving

Rosborg, Dr. James

“School Law Issues in the Classroom” All

106-G

School Law

SESSIONS BY DAY Thursday, October 29, 2009 Session 1 continued Presenter

10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Title & Grade Level

Room

Category

Sanders, John Sandusky, Evana

“A Habit You can Live With” “Down Syndrome: An Overview”

232-F 120-G

CTE/Cons. Ed./Res. Man./Gov. Sp. Ed./Down Syndrome

Self, Clyde

“Where Is Ward Cleaver?” PreK– All; Administration

222-H

Discipline/Student Behavior

SIT-The Students Involved “Students Teaching Students, and with Technology WE ALL LEARN” 3-12

234-F

Technology; Student Achievement

Sinars, Laura

“The USE of RTI Data for Eligibility Decisions in Special Education” (All Day) All

105-H

RTI/Assessment/Special Education/IEP

VanZandt, Jamey

“High School English/Journalism Classroom Roundtable” 9-12

123-H

English/Journalism Roundtable

Vineyard-Most, Paula

“Evaluating School Wellness Policies: Easier Than You Think” All

109-G

Curriculum/Administration

Wheeler, Tom Wides, Jack

“One on One with Jeff Fisher” All “Securing Your Financial FutureOptions” All

228-H 116-G

Football Financial/Retirement

Wolf, Deborah Woods, Diane

“Exercise Grown Brain Cells” K-12 “Mandated Reporter Training” All

100-B 305-A

P.E. Child Abuse/Mandate Reporting

Wright, Brandon

“More Than Just a Number: School Administrator’s Guide to Section 504” Administration

119-H

School Law/Special Education

Session 2

11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Presenter

Title & Grade Level

Andersen, Dr. Pete

“How to Micromanage Less and Inspire More Learning in Your Classroom” All

306-A

Student Achievement/ Learning Styles

Balding, Larry

“Silly Songs with Larry, Not the Cucumber” 9-12

302-A

Foreign Language/ Spanish

Bishop, Merilou

“Tapestry Art-Express Yourself in Fabric” All

200-C

Fine Arts

Copenhaver, R. Pemberton, B.

“Experience the 1800s: Phase I” All

105-G

History/Social Studies

Cormier, Ruth

“Making Math Meaningful” Prek-K

111-G

Math

Cozzolino, Linda

“Curriculum Transfusion” All

215-H

Curriculum

Room

Category

SESSIONS BY DAY Thursday, October 29, 2009 Session 2 continued Presenter

11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Title

Culp, Sabra

Room

Category

“One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Three..” K-3 “Project School Alert” All

215-H

Math

301-A

Epilepsy

Gardner, John

“An Introduction to Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports” All

206-C

Interventions/RtI/Classroom Management

Gerstner, Lillian

“Teaching the Holocaust: Classroom Resources” All

205-H

History/Holocaust/Teacher Resources

Gilbert, Ray Glodoski, Ron

“Child Predators” All “The Real Deal on Crime, Drugs & Easy Money”

232-F 101-A

At-Risk/Child Predators At-Risk/Student Behavior

Hamilton, C.W. “Chuck”

“Understanding Tranistion Services under IDEA: Do What?”

116-G

Special Education/ Administration

Hotes, Robert

“Measuring Up to Standards: The Curriculum Revitalization Project (CRP) and STEM (Science, Technology and Engineering Education)” 9-12

120-G

Vocational CTE

Hull, R./Denight, C.

“A Little Hearing Loss Is A Big Thing” All

234-F

Special Education/Hearing Impaired

Klein, Richard

“Applied Practical Math in Flight Planning” 4-8

109-G

Math

Lane, Cindy

“A Gaggle of Google Tools for the Classroom” All

119-G

Technology

Longden, Sanna

Diversity/Geography/Math/Music/ “World Social Dances for Millennial 100-C Students: A Cool Way to Warm Up Girls Gym Physical Education/Languages/ ELL/Special Education/ the School Climate” 5-12

Gale, Erin

Curriculum/Social Studies/ Character Education

Luer, J./Eifert, K.

“Puppets for Fun and Learning” PreK-4

110-H

Puppetry/Early Childhood/ Curriculum Enrichment/ Literature

Lynn, John

“Life on the Mississippi River”

114-H

Social Studies/History

Mahinda, D. Diane

“Business and Technology Teachers! FREE On-Line Tools You Won’t Want to Miss!” 9-12

231-F

Vocational CTE

Morris, Charles

“Careers in the Construction Industry” 8-12

107-G

Careers/CTE/Administrators/ Counselors

O’Brien, Dr. Dianne

“Public Relations Ideas to Keep You in the Game” All

114-G

Administration/Public Relations

TRIVIA QUESTION #2 How many CPDUs does the conference offer each participant? Submit your answer at the “Trivia Table” located in the H-bldg lobby

SESSIONS BY DAY Thursday, October 29, 2009 Session 2 continued Presenter

11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Title

Room

Category

Osborne, Dr. Nick

“Promoting Positive Disposition Toward Change” All

220-H

Administration

Pulley, P./Hulbert, S.

“Construction of Geometry Notebook” 9-12

108-G

Geometry

Rhodes, J./ Rhodes Hails, T.

“DFS: Teaching the Child that Pushes Your Button!” All

110-G

Student Behaviors/Psychology/ Sociology/Discipline/Health/ Special Education.

Rosborg, Dr. James

“School Law Issues in the Classroom” All

106-G

School Law

Self, C./Culp, S.

“Get A Little Closer—Fun 101” 3-9

222-H

Motivating Students/ Communication

Sneed, Trouper David

“Being Prepared for Multi-Hazards in Schools” All

115-H

School Safety

Strothmann, K./Roane, R.

“Make-It Take-It Workshop” Primary

214-F

Technology/RtI/Reading

VanZandt, Jamey

“High School English/Journalism Classroom Roundtable” 9-12

123-H

English/Journalism Roundtable

Walker, Linda

“ The FCS of Life aka Curriculum Revitalization” 9-12

208-G

Vocational CTE/Family and Consumer Science

Wheeler, Tom Wilton J./Page, D.

“Football Roundtable” All “Free Web 2.0 Tools” All

228-H 200-F

Football Coaching/Sports Technology

Wisniewski, N./ Garrett, M.

“New Books Worth Reading” K-4

118-G

Reading

Wolf, Deborah

“Reading, Writing, Science, and Math in Physical Education”

100-B

P.E.

Wright, Brandon

“CSI: Mt. Vernon—Investigating Recent Case Law in Special Education” All

119-H

School Law/Special Education

Best feature of the conference: “Keynote Speakers” Quotes from MVC08

SESSIONS BY DAY Thursday, October 29, 2009 Session 3

12:45 p.m.—1:45 p.m.

Presenter

Title

Room

Category

Allen, Luke

“Keep It Clean: A Guide to Hard Drive Maintenance” All

115-G

Technology

Balding, Larry

“Spanish Scholastic Bowl Roundtable” 9-12

302-A

Foreign Language/Spanish

Cormier, Ruth

“Meaningful Reading Activities for Kindergarten” Pre-K

111-G

Reading/Phonics

Daman, B./Giardini, Gary “In School Bowling” K-8

107-G

Physical Education/Special Education

Fiscus, Melinda

117-G

Technology/Digital Photography/Teaching and Learning Styles

Frakes, N./ZumMallen, G. Double Session: “Web-Based Resources for Teachers”

233-F

Teacher Resources

Gale, Erin Gardner, Darla

“Project School Alert” All “Make Your Room POP With Student Work” 3-8

301-A 224-H

Epilepsy Art

Garrett, Ann

“Librarians’ Round Table” All

124-H

Library

Gerstner, Lillian

“From Generation to Generation: My Parents and the Holocaust” All

205-H

History; Holocaust

Gilbert, Ray Glodoski, Ron

“Child Predators” All “Motivating Unmotivated Students” All

232-F 101-A

At-Risk/Child Predators At-Risk/Motivating Students

Haire, Georgene

“RtI Reading 3-8 Grades “What Works” 3-8

303-A

RtI/Reading

Hamilton, C.W. “Chuck”

“Understanding Tranistion Services under IDEA: Do What?”

116-G

Special Education/ Administration

Hollman, Greg

“Solar System Brought to Life” All

225-H

Science

Irwin, Chris

Double Session: “What Can Horses King City Saddle Cl. Teach Teachers?” All

At-Risk; Student Achievement; Counselors

Klein, Richard

“Applied Practical Math in Flight Planning” 4-8

109-G

Math

Luer, J./Eifert, K.

“Creating Children Who Love to Read” PreK-4

110-H

Puppetry/Early Childhood/ Curriculum Enrichment/ Literature

“Photoshop Elements: A Teaching Tool” All

TRIVIA QUESTION #3 Per the survey, what are the top 2 complaints about the conference? Submit your answer at the “Trivia Table” located in the H-bldg lobby

SESSIONS BY DAY Thursday, October 29, 2009 Session 3 continued Presenter

12:45 p.m.—1:45 p.m. Title

Room

Category

Miller, D./Siegel, T.

Double Session: “Working with SAT 10 Results” K-12

226-H

Assessment/Student Improvement

Morrison, L./Skorch, L. Mulch, Sheriff Roger

“WIKIS R Us” All “Drug Trends of Southern Illinois” All

231-F 228-H

Technology Drug/Drug Abuse

Naas, Simon

“Special Education Roundtable for Teacher Aides” All

306-A

Roundtable/Special Education

O’Brien, Dr. Dianne

“Give Yourself Two Extra Hours a Day” All

114-G

Teacher Stress

Rhodes, J./Rhodes-Hails, T.

“DFS: Fighting Poverty with a Pen!” 4-12

110-G

Student Achievement/ Government/Political Science/ Diversity/Language Arts/Reading/ Social Studies/Geography/Special Education

Shadowens, John

“Superhero Training Camp 1: Culture Shift and What it Has Done to Our Kids” All

213-G

Cultural Changes

Sneed, Trouper David Strothmann, K./Roane, R.

“Seat Belt Convincer” All “Interactive Games Sites” All

115-H 214-F

Driver’s Education Technology

Urow, Cheryl

“Effective Strategies for Working with English Language Learners” K-8

106-G

English Language Learners/ESL Teachers/Bilingual Teachers/ Reading Specialist /Special Education.

Ward, John

“A Walk and Talk with Robert Frost” 7-12

208-G

Poetry/Literature

Wisniewski, N./ Garrett, M.

“New Books Worth Reading” 4-8

118-G

Reading

Session 4 Presenter

2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Title & Grade Level

Room

Category

Allen, Luke

“Tech Tips for Teachers” All

115-G

Technology

Bishop, Merilou

“Tapestry Art-Express Yourself in Fabric” All

200-C

Fine Arts

Daman, B./Giardini, Gary “In School Bowling” K-8

107-G

Physical Education/Special Education

Fiscus, Melinda

117-G

Technology/Digital Photography/Teaching and Learning Styles

“Capturing the Spirit of Your Classroom” All

SESSIONS BY DAY Thursday, October 29, 2009 Session 4 continued Presenter

2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Title

Room

Category

Gale, Erin Galinda, Melissa

“Project School Alert” All “World Cultures Immersions— Global Fest 2010” 6-12

301-A 118-G

Epilepsy Foreign Language/Diversity

Gardner, Darla

“Make Your Room POP With Student Work” 3-8

224-H

Art

Garrett, Ann Haire, Georgene

“National Board Certification” All “RtI Grade 9-12” 9-12

124-H 303-A

Teacher Certification RtI/Literacy

Hollman, Greg Hull, R./Denight, C.

“Solar System Brought to Life” All “Classroom Acoustics” All

225-H 234-F

Longden, Sanna

Diversity/Geography/Math/Music/ “World Social Dances for Millennial 100-C Students: A Cool Way to Warm Up Girls Gym Physical Education/Languages/ ELL/Special Education/ the School Climate” 5-12

Science Special Education/Hearing Impaired

Curriculum/Social Studies/ Character Education

Mulch, Sheriff Roger

“Drug Trends of Southern Illinois” All

228-H

Drug/Drug Abuse

Naas, Simon

“Accommodating Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream of Regular Education” All

306-A

Special Education/IEP/ Mainstreaming/Inclusion/ Regular Education.

Roane, R./Strothmann, K.

“Readability” All

214-F

Technology/RtI

Shadowens, John

“Superhero Training Camp 2: Utilizing the 40 Developmental Assets for Increased Success” All

213-G

Student Behavior/Character Building

Sneed, Trouper David

“Being Prepared for Multi-Hazards in Schools” All

115-H

School Safety

Urow, Cheryl

“Literacy Strategies for English Language Learners” K-8

106-G

English Language Learners/ESL Teachers/Bilingual Teachers/ Reading Specialist

Ward, John

“Practical Education Procedures for the Classroom” All

208-G

Learning Styles

Wides, Jack

“Securing Your Financial FutureOptions” All

116-G

Financial/Retirement

THE 31st ANNUAL MT. VERNON CONFERENCE! OCTOBER 28, AND OCTOBER 29, 2010! MARK YOUR SCHOOL CALENDER! For more information contact: (618)-244-8040 Bryan Cross, Regional Superintendent Hamilton-Jefferson Counties, ROE 25

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SESSIONS BY DAY Friday, October 30, 2009 Session 5 Presenter

10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Title

Room

Category

Allen, Luke

“Keep It Clean: A Guide to Hard Drive Maintenance” All

115-G

Technology

Andersen, Dr. Pete

“How to Micromanage Less and Inspire More Learning in Your Classroom” All

306-A

Student Achievement/ Learning Styles

Backes, Greg Balding, Larry Bishop, Susie

“Take Back the Canvas” All “Use It Or Lose It” 9-12 “Priceless: The 5 Love Languages of Children”

305-A 302-A 207-H

Inspirational Foreign Language/Spanish Teacher-Student Relationships

Cates, Dr. Gary

“Response to Intervention: A Framework for Behavior” (All Day)

105-H

RTI/Assessment/Special Education

Cormier, Ruth

“Let’s Talk About Family, Friends..” PreK-K

111-G

Social Studies/ Reading/ Writing

Daman, B./Giardini, Gary “In School Bowling” K-8

107-G

Physical Education/Special Education

Dickerson-Sanders, Jane

Double Session: “Get GenderSmart! Improving Workplace Communication Between Men and Women” All

226-H

Workplace Communication

Docherty, Kari

Double Session: “Phonemic Awareness” K-4 and K-8

121-G

Reading/ K-8 Special Education

Dodd, R./Robinson, C.

“The Social Norms Approach” All

205-G

Student Behaviors

Fiscus, Melinda

“Photoshop Elements: A Teaching Tool” All

117-G

Technology/Digital Photography/Teaching and Learning Styles

Foster, Hon. Tom/ Drew, Hon. Melissa

“JUVENILE COURT—Procedures, New Directions and Hot Topics”

205-G

Juvenile Court

Frakes, N./ZumMallen, G. Double Session: “Web-Based Resources for Teachers”

233-F

Teacher Resources

Galinda, Melissa

“World Cultures Immersions— Global Fest 2010” 6-12

118-G

Foreign Language/Diversity

Gardner, Darla

“Make Your Room POP With Student Work” 3-8

224-H

Art

Gardner, John

“An Introduction to Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports” All

206-C

Interventions/RtI/Classroom Management

Garrett, Don

Double Session: “Are You Already Doing RtI and …?”

219-H

RtI/Student Interventions

Gerstner, Lillian

“From Generation to Generation: My Parents and the Holocaust” All

205-H

History; Holocaust

SESSIONS BY DAY Friday, October 30, 2009 Session 5 continued Presenter

10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Title

Room

Haire, Georgene

“RtI Reading PreK-2 “What Works” PreK-2

303-A

RtI/ Reading

Hulbert, S./Pulley, P.

“Algebra Activities”

108-G

Algebra

Ing, Laura

“Teaching Tools for Health Occupations” 9-12

227-F

Health Occupations/ Roundtable

Irwin, Chris

Double Session: “What Can Horses King City Saddle Cl. Teach Teachers?” All

At-Risk/ Student Achievement/ Counselors

Keener, Valerie

Double Session: “Prying into Prions: Investigating Chronic Wasting Disease”

212-G

Science/Agriculture

Lane, Cindy

“A Gaggle of Google Tools for the Classroom” All

119-G

Technology

Lockley, Butch

“Survivor Strategies: Top 10 List” All

212-H

Teaching Strategies

Longden, Sanna

“No Child Left on His or Her Behind” K-4

100-C C-Gym

Diversity/ Geography/ P.E./ Special Ed./ Classroom Management/ Languages/ ELL

Lynn, John McGee, Max

“Life on The Natchez Trace” All “Exceeds’ is the New ‘Meets’”

114-H 105-G

Social Studies Math/Science

Morrison, L./Skorch, L.

“WIKIS R Us” All

231-F

Technology

O’Brien, Dr. Dianne

“Fix a Flat…” All

114-G

Classroom Teachers-Students/ Learning Styles

Penberthy, N./McCord, L. “Are You Addressing Your Students’ Biggest Medical Risk?” All

116-H

Behaviors/Counselors

Rhodes, J./ Rhodes-Hails, T.

“DFS: Mega Memory III Total Recall” 4-12

110-G

Memory Training/Psychology/ Student Achievement/Language Arts/math/Reading/Health/ Special Education

Roane, R./Strothmann, K. Roesch, Dorothy

“5 Sites I Love” Primary “No Labels! No Limits!” All

214-F 220-H

Technology/Reading At Risk/Problem Solving

Sanders, John

“A Habit You Can Live With” 9-12

232-F

Consumer Education/Resource Management/Government/CTE

Sandusky, Evana

“Do’s and Don’ts of Interacting with Parents of Special Needs Children” All

120-G

Special Education/ParentTeacher Relationships

Self, Clyde

“Where Is Ward Cleaver?” PreK– All; Administration

222-H

Discipline/Student Behavior

Category

SESSIONS BY DAY Friday, October 30, 2009 Session 5 continued Presenter

10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Title

Room

Category

Shadowens, John

“Superhero Training Camp 1: Culture Shift and What it Has Done to Our Kids” All

213-G

Cultural Changes

Sneed, Trouper David

“Being Prepared for Multi-Hazards in Schools” All

115-H

School Safety

Urow, Cheryl

“Effective Strategies for Working with English Language Learners” K-8

106-G

English Language Learners/ESL Teachers/Bilingual Teachers/ Reading Specialist /Special Education.

Vahling, Julie VanZandt, Jamey

“Getting to Know Your Credit” All “High School English/Journalism Classroom Roundtable” 9-12

124-H 123-H

Finanical/Curriculm English/Journalism Roundtable

Vineyard-Most, Paula

“A Game Plan for Sports Nutrition” All

109-G

Health/Sports/P.E.

Wallach, Sylvia

“Language, Literacy, and Laughter” 1st.

124-H

Reading/Language Arts/ Music/Drama/Dance/Writing/ Student Achievement/Literacy

Weatherwax, Glen, Linda “Foods, Feasts, and FUN!” 3-7

228-H

Social Studies/Language Arts/ Curriculum/ Diversity.

Wheeler, S./Flechs, D.

“Improving Writing Scores Through Criterion” 9-12

209-G

Writing

Wheeler, Tom

“One on One with Steve Morris” All

228-H

Coaching

Wides, Jack

116-G

Financial/Retirement

Wilson, Perry

“Securing Your Financial FutureOptions” All “If I Had A Hammer, Inc.” All

212-H

Student Achievement

Wolf, Deborah

“Exercise Grown Brain Cells” K-12

100-B

P.E.

Wright, Brandon

“More Than Just a Number: School Administrator’s Guide to Section 504” Administration

119-H

School Law/Special Education

Best Feature in 2008.. “Networking opportunities.” Quote from Survey

“Thanks for the music at the opening sessions!” Mr. Rolland Mays, Orchestra Director, Mt. Vernon Twp. High

SESSIONS BY DAY Friday, October 30, 2009 Session 6 Presenter

11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Title

Room

Category

Allen, Luke

“Tech Tips for Teachers” All

115-G

Technology

Andersen, Dr. Pete

“How to Micromanage Less and Inspire More Learning in Your Classroom” All

306-A

Student Achievement/ Learning Styles

Backes, Greg Balding, Lary

“Take Back the Canvas” All “Silly Songs with Larry, Not the Cucumber” 9-12

305-A 302-A

Inspirational Foreign Language/Spanish

Bishop, Susan

“Whatever It Takes” 5-12

207-H

Student Achievement/ Motivating Students Teaching Strategies/ At Risk/ Administration/Parents

Bishop, Merilou

“Tapestry Art-Express Yourself in Fabric” All

200-C

Fine Arts

Cormier, Ruth

“Making Math Meaningful” PreK-K

111-G

Math

Cozzolino, Linda

“Curriculum Transfusion” All

215-H

Curriculum

Culp, Sabra

“One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Three..” K-3

215-H

Math

Daman, B./Giardini, Gary “In School Bowling” K-8

107-G

Physical Education/Special Education

Fiscus, Melinda

“Capturing the Spirit of Your Classroom” All

117-G

Technology/Digital Photography/Learning Styles

Galinda, Melissa

“Building Global Awareness in Students” 6-12

118-G

Diversity/Foreign Language

Gardner, Darla

“Make Your Room POP With Student Work” 3-8

224-H

Art

Gerstner, Lillian

“Teaching the Holocaust: Classroom Resources” All

205-H

History/Holocaust/Teacher Resources

Gilbert, Ray Glodoski, Ron

“Child Predators” All “The Real Deal on Crime, Drugs & Easy Money”

232-F 101-A

At-Risk/Child Predators At-Risk/Student Behavior

Hamilton, C.W. “Chuck”

“Understanding Tranistion Services under IDEA: Do What?”

116-G

Special Education/ Administration

Hotes, Robert

“Measuring Up to Standards: The Curriculum Revitalization Project Science, Technology and Engineering Education” 9-12

120-G

Vocational CTE

SESSIONS BY DAY Friday, October 30, 2009 Session 6 Presenter

11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Title

Room

Category

Hulbert, S./Pulley, P.

“Algebra Activities” 9-12

108-G

Algebra

Hull, R./Denight, C.

“A Little Hearing Loss Is A Big Thing” All

234-F

Special Education/Hearing Impaired

Klein, Richard

“Applied Practical Math in Flight Planning” 4-8

109-G

Math

Kollen, P./Phillips, S./ Barrett, R.

“The Five Biggest Mistakes Educators Make and How to Avoid Making Them” All

301-A

Behavior Management/ Classroom Instruction

Lane, Cindy

“A Gaggle of Google Tools for the Classroom” All

119-G

Technology

Lockley, Butch

“Survivor Strategies: Top 10 List” All

212-H

Teaching Strategies

Longden, Sanna

“World Social Dances for Millennial Students: A Cool Way to Warm Up the School Climate” 5-12

Lynn, John

“Life on the Mississippi River”

114-H

Social Studies/History

McGee, Max

“Exceeds is the New Meets” 4-12

105-G

Math/Science

Mahinda, D. Diane

“Business and Technology Teachers! FREE On-Line Tools You Won’t Want to Miss!” 9-12

231-F

Vocational CTE

O’Brien, Dr. Dianne

“Public Relations Ideas to Keep You in the Game” All

114-G

Administration/Public Relations

Osborne, Dr. Nick

“Promoting Positive Disposition Toward Change” All

220-H

Administration

Rhodes, J./Rhodes-Hails, T.

“DFS: Teaching the Child that Pushes Your Button!” All

110-G

Student Behaviors/Psychology/ Sociology/Discipline/Health/ Special Education.

Rosborg, Dr. James

“School Law Issues in the Classroom” All

106-G

School Law

Self, C./Culp, S.

“Get A Little Closer—Fun 101” 3-9

222-H

Motivating Students/ Communication

Shadowens, John

“Superhero Training Camp 2: Utilizing the 40 Developmental Assets for Increased Success” All

213-G

Student Behavior/Character Building

Sneed, Trouper David Strothmann, K./Roane, R.

“Seat Belt Convincer” All “Make It Take It Workshop” Primary

115-H 214-F

Driver’s Education Technology

100-C C-Gym

Diversity/Geography/Math/Music/ Physical Education/Languages/ ELL/Special Education/ Curriculum/Social Studies/ Character Education

SESSIONS BY DAY Friday, October 30, 2009 Session 6 continued Presenter

11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Title

Room

Category

Timpner, N./Beattie, K.

“Ag In the Classroom Resources for Grade 3-6” 3-6

116-H

Agriculture/Curriculum

Vahling, Julie

“Getting to Know Your Credit” All

124-H

Finanical/Curriculm

VanZandt, Jamey

“High School English/Journalism Classroom Roundtable” 9-12

123-H

English/Journalism Roundtable

Vaughn, Todd

“Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Risk Assessment and Prevention Programs” All

225-H

Sports/P.E.

Walker, Linda

“ The FCS of Life aka Curriculum Revitalization” 9-12

208-G

Vocational CTE/Family and Consumer Science

Wallach, Sylvia

“Learning Links to Literacy” 2nd

124-H

Literacy/Reading

Wheeler, S./Flechs, D.

“Improving Writing Scores Through Criterion” 9-12

209-G

Writing

Wheeler, Tom

“Basketball Roundtable”

228-H

Basketball Coaching/ Roundtable

Wilton, J./Page, D.

“Free Web 2.0 Tools” All

200-F

Technology

Wisniewski, N./ Garrett, M.

“New Books Worth Reading” K-4

118-G

Reading

Wolf, Deborah

“Reading, Writing, Science, and Math in Physical Education”

100-B

P.E.

Wright, Brandon

“CSI: Mt. Vernon—Investigating Recent Case Law in Special Education” All

119-H

School Law/Special Education

Trivia Table location. Need Directions? Need your name badge? Lost and Found? Just general questions answered? The friendly staff awaits and is eager to assist and answer those kinds of questions and more….

H-building lobby!

SESSIONS BY DAY Friday, October 30, 2009 Session 7 Presenter

12:45 p.m.—1:45 p.m. Title

Room

Backes, Greg Balding, Lary

“Take Back the Canvas” All “Spanish Scholastic Bowl Roundtable” 9-12

Brown, L/ Alka, J.

“Juvenile Justice Councils-Who, What & Why?” All “Integrating Technology into the Reading Curriculum” 3-8

Cooper, Jodi

Category

305-A 302-A

Inspirational Foreign Language/Spanish

205-G 231-F

Juvenile Court Technology/Reading

Copenhaver, R./ Pemberton, B.

Double Session: “Experience the 1800s Phase II”

Cormier, Ruth

“Meaningful Reading Activities for Kindergarten” Pre-K

111-G

Reading/Phonics

Docherty, Kari

“Visual Memory Activities” K-8

112-G

Reading/Spelling

Fiscus, Melinda

“Illinois Computing Educators:..” All

117-G

Technology

Garrett, Ann

“Librarians’ Round Table” All

124-H

Library

Gerstner, Lillian

“From Generation to Generation: My Parents and the Holocaust” All

205-H

History; Holocaust

Gilbert, Ray Glodoski, Ron

“Child Predators” All “Motivating Unmotivated Students” All

232-F 101-A

At-Risk/Child Predators At-Risk/Motivating Students

Gulley, Melanie

“Guidance Counselors’ Roundtable” 7-12

123-H

Counselors

Haire, Georgene

“RtI Reading 3-8 Grades “What Works” 3-8

303-A

RtI/Reading

Hamilton, C.W. “Chuck”

“Understanding Transition Services Under IDEA: Do What?”

116-G

Special Education/ Administration

Harrison, Annette

“X Marks the Spot: …” 4-8

119-H

Writing/Storytelling

Irwin, Chris

Double Session: “What Can Horses King City Saddle Cl. Teach Teachers?” All

At-Risk/ Student Achievement/ Counselors

Klein, Richard

“Applied Practical Math in Flight Planning” 4-8

109-G

Math

Kollen, P./Phillips, S./ Barrett, R.

“The Five Biggest Mistakes Educators Make and How to Avoid..” All

301-A

Behavior Management/ Classroom Instruction

Lockley, Butch Luer, J./Eifert, K.

“Survivor Strategies” All “Puppets for Fun and Learning” Pre-K-4

212-H 110-H

Teaching Strategies Puppetry/Early Childhood/ Curriculum/Literature

Jeff. Co. Historical Society Village

History/Social Studies/Teacher Resources

SESSIONS BY DAY Friday, October 30, 2009 Session 7 continued Presenter

12:45 p.m.—1:45 p.m. Title

Room

Mitchell, Vince Morris, Charles

“Superintendents’ Roundtable” “Careers in the Construction Industry”

Mulch, Sheriff Roger

Category

107-G

Administrators Careers/CTE/Administrators/ Counselors

“Drug Trends of Southern Illinois” All

228-H

Drug/Drug Abuse

Naas, Simon

“Special Education Roundtable for Teacher Aides” All

306-A

Roundtable/Special Education

O’Brien, Dr. Dianne

“Give Yourself Two Extra Hours a Day” All

114-G

Stress Management

Rhodes, J./Rhodes-Hails, T.

“DFS: Fighting Poverty with a Pen!” 4-12

110-G

Student Achievement/ Government/Political Science/ Diversity/Language Arts/Reading/ Social Studies/Geography/Special Education

Rice, Patrick

“Enhancing Student Achievement” All

215-G

Student Achievement/Closing the Gap/ Learning Strategies

Rosborg, Dr. James

“School Law Issues in the Classroom” All

106-G

School Law

SIT-The Students Involved “Students Teaching Students, and with Technology WE ALL LEARN” 3-12

234-F

Technology; Student Achievement

Sneed, Trouper David Strothmann, K./Roane, R.

“Seat Belt Convincer” All “Interactive Games Sites” All

115-H 214-F

Driver’s Education Technology

Timpner, N./Beattie, K.

“Ag In the Classroom Resources for Grade 3-6” 3-6

116-H

Agriculture/Curriculum

Ward, John

“A Walk and Talk with Robert Frost” 7-12

208-G

Poetry/Literature

Weatherwax, Glen, Linda “Foods, Feasts, and FUN!” 3-7

228-H

Social Studies/Language Arts/ Curriculum/ Diversity.

Wheeler, S./Flechs, D.

“Improving Writing Scores Through Criterion” 9-12

209-G

Writing

Wisniewski, N./ Garrett, M.

“New Books Worth Reading” 4-8

118-G

Reading

Zyromski, Dr. Brett

“Sundown Towns: How School Counselors Can Close the Gap by Addressing a Shameful American Legacy” All

215-H

Diversity/Student Achievement/Counselors

SESSIONS BY DAY Friday, October 30, 2009 Session 8 Presenter

2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Title

Room

Category

Backes, Greg Brown, L/Alka, J.

“Take Back the Canvas” All “Juvenile Justice Councils” All

305-A 205-G

Inspirational Juvenile Court System

Bishop, Merilou

“Tapestry Art-Express Yourself in Fabric” All

200-C

Fine Arts

Cooper, Jodi

“Integrating Technology into the Reading Curriculum” 3-8

231-F

Technology/Reading

Dively, J/Morford, L./ Marshall, R.

“The Implications of Safford v. Redding on Intrusive Student Search Scenarios” All

207-H

School Law

Garrett, Ann Haire, Georgene

“National Board Certification” All “RtI Grade 9-12” 9-12

124-H 303-A

Teacher Certification RtI/Literacy

Harrison, Annette

“X Marks the Spot: Communicating with Stories” 4-8

119-H

Writing/Storytelling

Hull, R./Denight, C.

“Classroom Acoustics” All

234-F

Special Education/Hearing Impaired

Kollen, P./Phillips, S./ Barrett, R.

“The Five Biggest Mistakes Educators Make and How to Avoid Making Them” All

301-A

Behavior Management/ Classroom Instruction

Longden, Sanna

“No Child Left on His or Her Behind..” K-4

Luer, J./Eifert, K.

“Creating Children Who Love to Read” PreK-K

110-H

Puppetry/Early Childhood/ Curriculum Enrichment/ Literature

Morris, Charles

“Careers in the Construction Industry” 8-12

107-G

Careers/CTE/Administrators/ Counselors

Naas, Simon

“Accommodating Students with Sp. Needs in the Mainstream” All

306-A

Sp. Ed./IEP/Mainstreaming/ Inclusion/Regular Education.

Rice, Patrick

“Enhancing Student Achievement” All

215-G

Student Achievement/Closing the Gap/ Learning Strategies

Roane, R./Strothmann, K.

“Readability” All

214-F

Technology/RtI

Timpner, N./Beattie, K.

“Ag In the Classroom Resources for Grade 3-6” 3-6

116-H

Agriculture/Curriculum

Ward, John

“Practical Education Procedures for the Classroom” All

208-G

Learning Styles

Wides, Jack

“Securing Your Financial FutureOptions” All

116-G

Financial/Retirement

Zyromski, Dr. Brett

“Sundown Towns: How School Counselors Can Close the Gap”

215-H

Diversity/Student Achievement/Counselors

100-C C-Gym

Diversity/ Geography/ P.E./ Special Ed./ Classroom Management/ Languages/ ELL

L-Building Thursday, Oct. 29 8:00a.m. –3:00p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 8:00a.m.—2:00p.m. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Airbonne American Heart Association Angels’ Cove of BCHFS Black Gold Entertainment LLC Cahokia Mounds Museum California Casualty (A+NEA Members Auto & Home Ins.) Catholic Social Services Cedarhurst Center for the Arts Museum Center for Civic Education Century Business Products CIM Technology Solutions Common Goal Systems Elsenpeter Productions Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Greenville College Holt McDougal IEA If I Had A Hammer, Inc. Illinois Ag in the Classroom Illinois Department of Employment Security Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Illinois Educational Association Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center Illinois Nutrition Education & Training Program (ILNET) Illinois Office of the Treasury Illinois Petroleum Resources Board Illinois School for the Deaf Outreach Program Illinois Secretary of State Jefferson County Historical Society Jefferson County Schools Federal Credit Union Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District John A. Green Co. Kaplan Early Learning Company Don’t forget to visit our M.S. Creations MacMillan/McGraw-Hill CYBER CAFÉ McKendree University Check your email, surf the web! Mel’s Jewelry Complete the MVC09 Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitors Bureau on-line survey before you leave Nancy Larson Publishers the conference! Parent/Teacher Tools, Inc. (www.roe25.com) Peoples National Bank Perfection Learning Sadlier Open at the Exhibit Hall SIU-C Division of Continuing Education Skatetime Southern Illinois Talking Book Center SRA/McGraw-Hill The Great Books Foundation United Methodist Children’s Home Witter Studio WSIU Zaner-Bloser Publishers

“I AM” By Hiam Ginott

I have come to a frightening conclusion: I am the decisive element in the classroom. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. • It is my daily mood that makes the weather. •

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As a teacher, I possess the tremendous power to make a young person’s life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. • I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal.

•

In all situations it is my response that decides: Whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated. And a young person is humanized or dehumanized.

• •

Chris Irwin returns to the conference for an educational strategy that will surprise you! Chris will actually show you how horses and human behavior can enhance your classroom and student achievement! Shuttle bus loading is in front of Abuilding to take you for a double session and bring you back in time for the next session! CPDUs given! Concessions open at the Club! You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss this double session!

Double Sessions Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 1-2 and 3-4 Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 5-6 and 7-8

Experience the 1800s Phase II Double Session: 7-8 Meet the shuttle bus in front of ABuilding for this adventure! Visit this 1800s village and learn how it would enhance your classroom curriculum and increase student achievement by visiting this live demonstration! Even if you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the first phase of this journey in session 2, come on! An educational experience awaits you!

“Keep offering sessions that enable teachers to grow in their professions as our world continues to grow in the areas of technology and hands on experiences”. Quote from the MVC08 survey. Allen, Luke Retired Educator Skokie, Illinois

Andersen, Dr. Pete Author/Speaker/Consultant Wayne City, Illinois

Room: 115-G Sessions: 3, 5

“Keep It Clean; A Guide to Hard Drive Maintenance” A common complaint of many teachers is that their computer no longer runs as quickly or smoothly as it did right out of the box. They may be unaware of just how much is being added to the system and system files every time they use the computer. After attending this workshop, participants will have a better understanding of how to manage the start-up sequences, junk files, orphaned shortcuts and the Windows registry. The session also addresses the issue of adware/spyware, what it is and how to control it. This session uses readily available freeware for simple maintenance procedures to reduce hard drive and registry clutter, eliminate spyware, and streamline the start-up sequence of Windows based PCs. Category: Technology

“How to Micromanage Less and Inspire More Learning in Your Classroom” Why make students learn when more rules, discipline, and punishment are not working? Learn skills to teach your students how to hold themselves accountable for their learning to feel self rewarded and desire to keep improving. Category: Student Achievement/Learning Styles Grade Level: All

Backes, Greg Educator 7, 8 Mt. Vernon City Schools Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 115-G Sessions: 4, 6

“Tech Tips for Teachers; Tech Tips, Tricks & Tweaks for Teachers” Have you ever looked at some of the cool things you see other people doing on their computers and wondered, “How do you do that?” This session will introduce you to some Windows tweaks & tips, and some software gems (all freeware) and websites that will enhance your skills and comfort level with your PC. Users will leave this session with some basic skills and knowledge that will make their computer use more productive and enjoyable. Category: Technology

Room: 305-A Sessions: 5, 6,

“Take Back the Canvas” Teaching is an ART. We are the Artists. Our education and experiences are the paint. Students are our canvas. Standards, NCLB, Quality Review, State testing, etc., have caused us to “paint by numbers,” rather than being true artists. We must take back control of the canvas so that we can once again make education great in America. Students are more than data, statistics, or clones. They are living works of art and we, once again can be The Artists!

Grade Level: All.

Allen, Luke Retired Educator Skokie, Illinois

Room: 306-A Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6

Category: Inspirational Grade Level: All.

Balding, Larry Spanish High School Educator West Salem, Illinois

Room: 302-A Sessions: 1, 5

“Use It Or Lose It” Ideas, worksheets, puzzles to share with other teachers to use on Monday in the classroom.

Grade Level: All.

Category: Foreign Language/Spanish Grade Level: 9-12

THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

1 10:15 a.m 11:15 a.m.

2 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

3 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 43

10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

6 11:30a.m 12:30p.m.

7 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

8 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

TRIVIA QUESTION #4 What year did Willard Scott, of the NBC, Today Show a keynote at the conference? Balding, Larry Spanish High School Educator West Salem, Illinois

Room: 302-A Sessions: 2, 6

Bishop, Susan Retired Teacher Olney, Illinois

“Silly Songs with Larry, Not the Cucumber” Learn songs to help teach concepts and vocabulary in Spanish. Category: Foreign Language/Spanish Grade Level: 9-12

Balding, Larry Spanish High School Educator West Salem, Illinois

“Whatever It Takes” Using Sean Covey’s book, The 7 HABITS of Highly Effective TEENS, Susie will share strategies that create a successful climate in your classroom, in your school, in your community. Susie has tips on how to partner with students, colleagues, parents, and communities to make this school year engaging, exciting, and inspiring for everyone.

Room: 302-A Sessions: 3, 7

Category: Student Achievement/Motivating Students Teaching Strategies/ At Risk/Administration/Parents Grade Level: 5-12.

“Spanish Scholastic Bowl Roundtable” Come and talk and get team information, rules and tournaments. For levels 1 through 4 in Spanish.

Bishop, Merilou Kay Teacher/Lecturer Bluford, Illinois

Category: Foreign Language/Spanish Grade Level: 9-12

Bishop, Susan Retired Educator Lockley, Butch Retired Educator Olney, Illinois

Room: 207-H Session: 6

Room: 201-C Thursday All Day (Sessions: 1-4)

Room: Library 200-C Sessions: 2, 4, 6, 8

“Tapestry Art—Express Yourself in Fabric” Ancient wall hangings tell a story and decorate contemporary abstract collages present attractive colorful patterns. “Needless Artists” often enjoy a relaxing effect as they create esthetic values. Design and material samples will illustrate the long-term development of this visual/tactile art form from early times to date. This is great for stimulating imagination and creativity.

ADMINISTRATOR ACEDEMY #718 “Climate for Success...Sometimes It’s A Jungle Out There (Interpersonal Relationships DO Matter)” This academy will promote building positive relationships with staff and students to make your school peaceful, positive, and productive. See page 39 for details.

Category: Fine Arts

Grade Level: All.

Brown, Linda Room: 205-G Alka, Janice Sessions: 7, 8 2nd Judicial Circuit Juvenile Council Olney, Illinois

Category: Administrator Academy Grade Level: All.

“Juvenile Justice Councils—Who, What & Why?” This workshop will focus on the purpose of a local Juvenile Justice Council, why councils are important to schools, and community efforts addressing the needs of youth in the juvenile justice system. You will also learn the statutory requirements of who must be involved in these efforts.

Bishop, Susan Room: 207-H Retired Teacher Session: 5 Olney, Illinois “Priceless: The 5 Love Languages of Children” This workshop session is a great opportunity for students, teachers, administrators, and parents to enlighten perspectives about the emotional well-being of children.

Category: Juvenile Courts

Grade Level: All.

Category: Teacher-Student Relationships Grade Level: All.

THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

1 10:15 a.m 11:15 a.m.

2 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

3 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 44

10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

6 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

7 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

8 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

Cates, Gary Ph.D. Mackinaw, Illinois

Room: 105-H All Day Friday 5-8

Copenhaver, Ron Milliner, Sid Pemberton, Bob Jefferson Co. Historical Society Mt. Vernon, Illinois

“Response to Intervention: A Framework for Behavior” This workshop will focus on a comprehensive model of support for behavior. From a data based decision making perspective, the following topics will be covered: universal screening, diagnostic tools, methods of progress monitoring, and a general framework for assessment and intervention across a three tiered system of support.

“Experience the 1800s Phase I” A local historical figure from the 1800s will be interviewed with time for interaction with participants. Information will be shared about learning resources available at the Jefferson County Historical Museum Village.

Category: RTI/Assessment/Special Education This Special Topics seminar will be presented for psychologists, social workers, and other special education staff. CPDU and CEU accepted. CEU must bring form from your facility.

Clouse, Paula LPC Licensed Prof. Counselor Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Category: History/Social Studies/Teacher Resources Grade Level: All

Copenhaver, Ron Room: Historical Village Milliner, Sid Session: 7-8 Pemberton, Bob Jefferson Co. Historical Society Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 105-G Session: 1

“How To Help the Angry Child” This informative session will help educators know how to identify, manage, and help angry children in the classroom.

“Experience the 1800s Phase II” This session, you will be bused to the Jefferson County Historical Society Museum and Village to learn about life in Jefferson County in the 1800s and learn about potential learning experiences for your pupils. Shuttle bus will meet in front of A-building

Category: At Risk/Student Behavior/Counseling Grade Level: All.

Cooper, Jodi Educator Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 105-G Session: 2

Category: History/Social Studies/Teacher Resources Grade Level: All.

Room: 231-F Sessions: 7, 8

Cormier, Ruth Consultant Arlington Hts., Illinois

“Integrating Technology into the Reading Curriculum” Ideas for lessons and activities using technology in reading. Focus on areas of comprehension and vocabulary. Includes ideas for ISAT practice. Programs include RM Easiteach, Microsoft Office and Inspiration 8.0

Room: 111-G Sessions: 1, 5

“Let’s Talk About Family, Friends, School and Neighborhood; A Social Studies Unit Written and Illustrated By Kindergarten Children” The purpose of this unit is to help the children develop a better understanding of the social dynamics of each group and the part these groups play in the students’ lives. Engaging the children in appropriate academic skills is a major part of the unit.

Category: Technology/ Reading/ISAT Grade Level: 3-8

Category: Social Studies/Reading/Writing Grade Level: PreK-K

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Cormier, Ruth Consultant Arlington Hts., Illinois

Room: 111-G Sessions: 2, 6

Cozzolino, Linda Illinois Office of Educational Services Springfield, Illinois

“Making Math Meaningful” With children and the teacher working together, the pages of the kindergarten math workbook can be turned into creative “hands-on activities.” Projects include predicting, estimation, graphing, counting and categorization. Interesting ways to celebrate “100 Days in School” and rethinking the use of the calendar to better understand the passage of time will be discussed. Category: Math Grade Level: PreK-K Cormier, Ruth Consultant Arlington Hts., Illinois

“Curriculum Transfusion” Need to cover curriculum? Attend this presentation and learn how to turn that worn our lesson into a “Big Idea.” Discover the 7-step Curriculum Transfusion process that will encourage deep thought, fire up lively discussion, provoke sustained intellectual inquiry and produce testable, transferable knowledge. Category: Curriculum

Room: 111-G Sessions: 3, 7

Category: Math

“In School Bowling” This curriculum is excellent and can be integrated into a variety of disciplines in your school! This session will cover 2 fitness games, too! The In-School curriculum meets the six guideline set forth by the National Association of Sport and Physical Education, which is part of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education Recreation, and Dance. FREE promotional services to school districts in the state of Illinois. Category: Physical Education/Special Educa-

ADMINISTRATOR ACEDEMY #916 “Motivating Students from Poverty to Read and Comprehend” This academy you will learn to understand a school—wide, researched based approach for adjusting reading curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of students from poverty, identify the academic motivators for students of poverty. See page 40 for details Grade Level: All

Grade Level: K-8

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Grade Level: K-3

Daman, Bob Room: 107-G IL Bowling Proprietors’Assoc. Sessions: 3, 4, 5, 6 Western Springs, Illinois Giardini, Gary Roscoe, Illinois

Room: 201-C Friday All Day (Sessions: 5-8)

Category: Administrator Academy

Room: 215-H Sessions: 2, 6

“One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Three…” I still think about making the bunny ears and how the bunny does down the hole and sometimes the ears and bunny just disappear altogether. It’s the same when we are introducing and teaching new math skills. By using activities and strategies that are effective and enjoyable at the same time, students are more likely to remember. Please join me in this session for activities that reinforce the basic skills and many of the skills tested on the ISATS.

Grade Level: PreK-K

Courtney, Gretchen & Associates St. Charles, Illinois

Grade Level: All

Culp, Sabra Retired Educator Mattoon, Illinois

“Meaningful Reading Activities for Kindergarten” This presentation discusses how to make use of the daily activities of the pre-school/kindergarten program to reinforce the academic concepts introduced into the program. Phonemic awareness, phonics, the recognition of sounds, letters, and words are presented to the children in a meaningful setting. All materials used in this presentation are unique in that they have been developed by the teacher and the children working together. Category: Reading/Phonics

Room: 215-H Sessions: 2, 6

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Dickerson Sanders, Jane GenderSmart Solutions President Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 226-H Double Session: 5-6

Docherty, Kari Educator Mt. Vernon, Illinois

“Phonemic Awareness” This is energetic session will give you new ideas to make and take back to your classroom on Monday!

“Get GenderSmart! Improving Workplace Communication Between Men and Women” Men and women of all ages and professions learn and laugh in this fun, educational, and no malebashing session! If you want to maximize the effectiveness of your leadership and communication with your supervisors, staff, co-workers, students, community, friends, spouse and family, this enlightening and high-content session is for you. Learn about stereotypes, biological and social differences, and communication style differences, including how they affect perceptions and cause misunderstandings. See video clips demonstrating real-life examples of these communication difference. Discover specific tips and methods for working more successfully with both men and women for better results personally and professionally.

Category: Reading/ K-8 Special Education Grade Level: K-4 and K-8

Docherty, Kari Educator Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Category: Reading/Spelling Grade Level: K-8

Dodd, Robin Prevention Coordinator Robinson, Celeste Project Coordinator Mission Possible Coalition Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 207-H Session: 8

Category: Behaviors

THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

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3 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

Room: 205-G Sessions: 1, 5

“The Social Norms Approach” The session will describe how utilizing a social norms approach can change and influence student behaviors in a positive way. The session will discuss “What is social norms marketing?” “What is the value of social norms strategy for schools?” “How to utilize data to implement a social norms campaign, benefits of social norms strategy, how to implement a social norms campaign in your school, how to obtain student involvement in a social norms campaign, and how to evaluate a social norms strategy.

“The Implications of Safford v. Redding on Intrusive Student Search Scenarios” On June 25, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down an 8-1 decision in Safford v. Redding. This decision in part held that the intrusive search of a 13 year old female student for Ibuprofen was inconsistent with the protection afforded under the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the landmark student search case of New Jersey v. T.L.O. This interactive session will provide participants with an analysis of Safford v. Redding and how it impacts policy and procedures at the district and building Grade Level: All levels. Category: School Law

Room: 112-G Session: 7

“Visual Memory Activities” Find fun ways to enhance students visual memory and reading comprehension.

Category: Workplace Communication Grade Level: All.

Dively, John Asst. Professor, EIU Morford, Linda Asst. Professor, EIU Marshall, Ralph Asst. Professor, EIU Charleston, Illinois

Room: 121-G Double Session: 5-6

Grade Level: All

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FIND THE CONFERENCE SURVEY ON-LINE AT www.roe25.com Fiscus, Melinda LTCN Director Robinson, Illinois

Room: 117-G Sessions: 3, 5

Foster, Hon. Tom Circuit Judge for the Second Judicial Circuit Ridgeway, Illinois Drew, Hon. Melissa Circuit Judge for the Second Judicial Circuit Benton, Illinois

“Photoshop Elements: A Teaching Tool” Come walk through the exciting world of the new “digital darkroom” and see how using Photoshop elements can open the door to creating and learning.

“JUVENILE COURT—Procedures, New Directions and Hot Topics” Overview of the Juvenile Court System with special emphasis on the role of educators. Hot topics subjects will include (1) the educator as a witness; and (2) Mandated Reporter Immunity and Liability.

Category: Technology/Digital Photography/Teaching and Learning Styles Grade Level: All.

Fiscus, Melinda LTCN Director Robinson, Illinois

Room: 117-G Sessions: 4, 6

Category: Juvenile Court

“Capturing the Spirit of Your Classroom” Digital photography has taken the lead as the media of our society, and is being used daily in student projects and teacher lessons. Come find out how you can improve your photos and guide your students with motivating projects using digital photographs. Category: Technology/Digital Photography/ Teaching and Learning Styles Grade Level: All. Fiscus, Melinda LTCN Director Robinson, Illinois

Frakes, Dr. Nancy College Professor Geneseo, Illinois ZumMallen, Gary Geneseo, Illinois

Room: 117-G Sessions: 7

Category: Technology All.

Grade Level:

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Room: 233-F Double Sessions: 3-4; 5-6

Category: Teacher Resources/Technology Grade Level: All

THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

Grade Level: All

“Web-Based Resources for Teachers; Creative Ideas for Improving Instruction” Teachers will learn how to better utilize the internet in planning great lesson plans for the classroom. In this hands-on session, you will explore a variety of free internet resources that will enhance lesson plans, and stimulate the students to learn. The sites introduced will contain resources appropriate for grades preK-12 and will include collections of lesson plans, web quests, “kid friendly” search engines, virtual field trips, scavenger hunts, power points and bulletin boards. Each teacher will receive a CD of internet sites that will be used during the session to search for materials appropriate to the individual classroom and students. The CD will be the participant's to keep and continue to use on his or her own.

“Illinois Computing Educators: Growing and Evolving to Meet Your Needs” The Illinois Computing Educators is an organization designed to provide leadership and support to the educational community as teachers and administrators look for ways to enhance learning through technology. Come learn more about ICE and the many programs and activities that the organization has to offer to you. Giveaways and Information!

Room: 205-G Session: 5

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The best part of the conference is: “The entire atmosphere is very conducive to professional development.” Quote from the Survey MVC08. Gale, Erin Epilepsy Educator Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Gardner, Darla Art Teacher Arcola, Illinois

Room: 301-A Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4

“Project School Alert” One child in every 100 has epilepsy. If a student had a seizure now, would you, your staff, and other students know what to do? Project School Alert is designed to educate teachers, school nurses, and support staff about epilepsy/seizure disorders. Category: Epilepsy

“Make Your Room POP With Student Work” Don’t you just love HGTV and how they can redo a room and make it POP? Well, let me show you how you, too, can make your classroom come alive with student artwork geared for the non-artistic teacher. These creative ideas will make you the envy of every classroom teacher. We will explore four ideas that can be used in cross-curricular ways to enhance and adorn your classroom atmosphere. The ideas include two and three-dimensional materials that any teacher should be able to obtain. The projects are simple, not messy and fun for the students. So come along with us and make YOUR room POP.

Grade Level: All.

Galinda, Melissa Social Science Educator Olney, Illinois

Room: 118-G Sessions: 4, 5

“World Cultures Immersions—Global Fest 2010” Come and experience how you can introduce your students to the world-LITERALLY! Global Fest offers teachers CPDUs while they and their students participate in world language immersion and cultural activities from around the world.

Category: Art

Room: 118-G Sessions: 6

Category: Diversity/Foreign Language Grade Level: 6-12.

Category: Interventions/RtI/Classroom Management Grade Level: All.

ANNOUNCING!!!

Garrett, Ann Librarian/SIU-C Instructor Mt. Vernon, Illinois

STUDENTS INVOLVED WITH TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

(see session 1 and 7 in room 234-F for details)

Category: Library

THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

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3 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

Room: 124-H Sessions: 3, 7

“Librarians’ Round Table” Roundtable to discuss trends, concerns, management, ideas, etc.

FEBRUARY 20TH AT JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE

Room: 206-G Sessions: 1, 2 5, 6

“An Introduction to Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports” This session will provide potential PBIS implementers with an overview of the basic components and commitments. PBIS is an RtI model, which enhances the capacity of schools to educate all children by developing evidence-based, school-wide and classroom management systems and intervention supports for students at all three tiers. We will cover PBIS background and philosophy, national and state structure, RtI 3-tiered model: data, systems, and practices, and resource websites.

“Building Global Awareness in Students” Participants will learn how to incorporate the internet into the classroom in order to build students’ appreciation of world cultures. The internet also provides opportunities to work on collaborative projects with student around the world.

Grade Level: 3-8

Gardner, John PBIS Tech Coordinator Harrisburg, Illinois

Category: Diversity/Foreign Language Grade Level: 6-12.

Galinda, Melissa Social Science Educator Olney, Illinois

Room: 224-H Sessions: 3, 4, 5, 6

Grade Level: All

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Garrett, Ann Librarian/SIU-C Instructor Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 124-H Sessions: 4, 8

Gerstner, Lillian Director of Special Projects Illinois Holocaust Museum Skokie, Illinois

“National Board Certification” Session will present information and support available.

“Teaching the Holocaust: Classroom Resources” Sharing the lessons of the Holocaust can be a daunting task. Learn how you can address this difficult subject matter, and that of other genocides with a variety of books and films appropriate for your student audience.

Category: Teacher Certification Grade Level: All.

Garrett, Don Carmi, Illinois

Room: 219-H Double Session: 5-6

Category: History/Holocaust/Teacher Resources Grade Level: All.

Gilbert, Ray Mt. Vernon Police Officer Mt. Vernon, Illinois

“Are You Already Doing RTI and Academic Interventions?” Sort through some of the confusion of RTI, with an explanation of what RTI is and is not. Also, an explanation of what you may already be doing that are student interventions. This is a chance to deal with the myths and truths of RTI. Strategies for intervention will also be offered.

Room: 232-F Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7

“Child Predators” This presentation will give educators a general idea of the techniques child predators use to victimize children. It can help them teach children to resist these techniques. The presenter will use examples of real cases from our area, as well as cases from across the country. Hand-outs.

Category: RTI/Student Interventions Grade Level: All.

Gerstner, Lillian Director of Special Projects Illinois Holocaust Museum Skokie, Illinois

Room: 205-H Sessions: 2, 6

Category: At-Risk/Child Predators

Room: 205-H Sessions: 1, 3, 5, 7

Grade Level: All.

Given, Lori Room: 215-G Gifted Coordinator, ROE #25 Double Session:5-6 Mt. Vernon, Illinois “Gifted Education Seminar” Would you like to receive training in gifted education, get graduate credit, and earn a stipend? Come to this double session and see how. See page 69 for details and registration. Category: Gifted - All

“From Generation to Generation; My Parents and the Holocaust” Inevitably, as the generation of Holocaust eyewitnesses grows small in number, the opportunity to learn from them diminishes. Nothing will ever equal the impact of a survivor’s presentation. However, the 2nd generation, daughters and sons of Holocaust Survivors, can play a key role in Holocaust education. This session gives you the opportunity to explore these possibilities through one daughter’s presentation of her parents’ experiences during the Holocaust.

Glodoski, Ron Author/Speaker/Entrepreneur Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Room: 101-A Sessions: 1, 5

“The Real Deal on Crime, Drugs & Easy Money” This presentation provides a profound, inspiring and clear message about what one human being can accomplish. A passionate and dynamic speaker, audiences find his message insightful, provocative energizing. People leave his presentations with tangible skills they can use immediately. Category: At

Category: History/Holocaust Grade Level: All.

Risk/Student Behavior Grade Level: All.

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Glodoski, Ron Author/Speaker.Entrepreneur Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Room: 101-A Sessions: 3, 7

Haire, Georgene SRA/McGraw Hill Springfield, Illinois

“Motivating Unmotivated Students” Powerful, hard hitting, this compelling presentation goes beyond the classrooms, and provides the audience a unique opportunity to see the world through the eyes of kids who have been labeled as uninterested, unenthusiastic, and just plain unmotivated. Ron offers a fresh, new perspective on how to connect effectively with unmotivated students and encourage and inspire them to take charge of their learning and their lives. He identifies the issues, and provides practical solutions to the issues confronting and hindering students.

“RtI Reading 3-8 Grades ‘What Works” Overview of scientifically validated 5 “Big Ideas” with application to all 3 tiers of reading instruction. Category: RtI/Reading

“Guidance Counselors’ Roundtable” By popular demand! Join Melanie Gulley, Mt. Vernon Twp. High School’s Guidance Director for this round table discussion. Melanie will facilitate this open forum of questions and answers.

Category: Special Education/IEP Grade Level: All

Grade Level: 7-12

Haire, Georgene SRA/McGraw Hill Springfield, Illinois

Harrison, Annette Storyteller/Educator/Author St. Louis, Missouri

Room: 303-A Sessions: 1, 5

Room: 119-H Sessions: 7, 8

“X Marks the Spot: Communicating with Stories” This workshop will give teachers a powerful tool to elicit personal stories from their students. Participants will be taken step-by-step through the process of finding, writing and telling their own stories. This community building exercise is full of surprises! Category: Writing/Storytelling

“RtI Reading PreK-2 “What Works” Overview of scientifically validated 5 “Big Ideas” with application to all 3 tiers of reading instruction. Category: RtI/Reading Grade Level: PreK-2

Haire, Georgene SRA/McGraw Hill Springfield, Illinois

Room: 116-G Sessions: 2, 3 6, 7

“Understanding Transition Services under IDEA: Do What?” This session topic addresses in a practical manner a guide to understanding IDEA’s special education legal requirements for meeting student transition needs. What are transition requirements? When are they required? For whom are they given? How must the student IEP address transition services? Can my rural school district option out of this requirement due to isolated location? What might a model transition program look like? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered for both special educators and administrators.

Room: 123-H Session 7

Category: Counsel

Grade Level: 3-8

Hamilton, C.W. “Chuck” Director Tri-County Sp. Ed Carterville, Illinios

Category: At Risk/Motivating Students Grade Level: All.

Gulley, Melanie Guidance Director Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 303-A Sessions: 3, 7

Room: 303-A Sessions: 4, 8

Grade Level: 4-8.

“RtI Grade 9-12” Adolescent literacy update. Category: RtI/Literacy

Grade Level: 9-12

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Hollmann, Greg Educator, Rend Lake College Ina, Illinois

Room: 225-H Sessions: 1, 3, 4

Hull, RuthAnn Illinois School for the Deaf Denight, Charlotte Illinois School for the Deaf Jacksonville, Illinois

“Solar System Brought to Life” Need a way to bring our entire solar system into the classroom? This session offers hands-on activities and demonstrations which allow students to better understand the solar system. View videos produced by NASA which highlight our explorations on other planets, discuss the truth behind the tenth planet, and learn interactive activities that bring the solar system to scale. Internet and NASA resources pertaining to the solar system will be provided through this session. Category: Science

“A Little Hearing Loss Is A Big Thing (Impact of Hearing Loss)” Every teacher needs the information contained in this training as it addresses unidentified mild loss or temporary loss as well as the needs of students known to require amplification. The impact that hearing loss (including unilateral loss) has on the language, communication, and social/emotional development of a child cannot be overstated. Information includes identifying and accommodating for hearing loss, choosing a method of communication for the child and family, using amplification, and providing needed services for these students.

Grade Level: All.

Hotes, Robert PhD Illinois Office of Educational Services Springfield, Illinois

Room: 234-F Sessions: 2, 6

Room: 120-G Sessions: 2, 6

Category: Special Education/Hearing Impaired Grade Level: All

“Measuring Up to Standards: The Curriculum Revitalization Project (CRP) and STEM (Science, Technology and Engineering Education)” Through this program participants will explore how STEM can be integrated into curriculum using the CRP materials. Apply STEM materials to selected lesson plans. Discuss further applications of STEM to Career and Technical Education (CTE) instruction. Category: CTE/Curriculum

Hull, RuthAnn Illinois School for the Deaf Denight, Charlotte Illinois School for the Deaf Jacksonville, Illinois

“Classroom Acoustics” Students with hearing loss are already at a disadvantage when receiving auditory information. The average classroom has a significant level of background noise that makes listening even more difficult. There are some steps that can be taken to improve the listening environment, which will improve the learning environment for ALL students in the class.

Grade Level: 9-12

Hulbert, Stacy Educator, Mt. Vernon Twp. High School Pulley, Paula Educator, Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 234-F Sessions: 4, 8

Room: 108-G Sessions: 5, 6

Category: Special Education/Hearing Impaired Grade Level: All.

“Algebra Activities” Problem solving activities using manipulative and mental math. Limit 25 Category: Algebra

Grade Level: 9-12

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Ing, Laura Educator, Mt. Vernon Twp. High School Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Klein, Richard Instructor Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Room: 227-F Sessions: 1, 5

“Applied Practical Math in Flight Planning” Using official aeronautical charts and an easy to make compass rose, teachers will learn to read aviation maps, use compass directions, travel times, fuel usage and costs, traveling from one city to another by small airplane. Free material and handouts will be provided.

“Teaching Tools for Health Occupations” Health Science technology is rapidly evolving. This session will include activities to keep students engaged and roundtable discussion about issues facing health science teachers. Category: Health Occupations/Roundtable Grade Level: 9-12.

Irwin, Chris Canada

Room: King City Saddle Club Covered Arena Double Sessions: 1-2; 3-4 5-6; 7-8 “What Can Horses Teach Teachers?” Horseman Chris Irwin will share his extensive knowledge of an insight into horse and human behavior that will enable teachers to analyze and improve their classroom interactions and student achievement. Climb aboard the shuttle bus in front of A building for this impressive and unforgettable session at the King City Saddle Club with live horse! Concessions will be available!

Category: Math

Grade Level: 4-8

Kollen, Patsy Learning First Developer Benton, Illinois Phillips, Sharon Educator Little Hocking, Ohio Barrett, Robin Educator Dayton, Ohio

Room: 301-A Sessions: 6, 7, 8

“The Five Biggest Mistakes Educators Make and How to Avoid Making Them” Participants in this session will be introduces to 15 research-based criteria that characterize learningfriendly classrooms. Participants will work alone and together to find out where and what improvements are needed to avoid making the five biggest mistakes, prioritize their areas of concern, and sketch out at least one improvement plan.

Category: At-Risk/Student Achievement/TeacherStudent Relationship/ Counselors Grade Level: All.

Keener, Valerie Illinois Department of Natural Resources Springfield, Illinois

Room: 212-G Double Session: 5-6

Category: Behavior Management/Classroom Instruction Grade Level: All.

“Prying into Prions: Investigating Chronic Wasting Disease” Preview and receive the new “Prying into Prions: Investigating Chronic Wasting Disease” supplemental unit from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Activities emphasize protein synthesis and how errors can cause disease.

TRIVIA QUESTIONS #5 Name the first 2 Keynote Speakers in 1980? Multiple choice answers available on the ballet located in the H-building lobby! Win a prize! Winners will be drawn and announced at 3:00 today! (Friday)

Category: Science/Agriculture Grade Level: 9-12

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Room: 109-G Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7

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“He who dares to teach must never cease to learn.” Unknown source Lane, Cindy Prof. Dev. Specialist Lindbergh School District St. Louis, Missouri

Room: 119-G Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 5

Longden, Sanna World Dance Educator Evanston, Illinois

“No Child Left on His or Her Behind! Integrating the K-4 Curriculum with World Dance and Ethnic Movement Games” Sanna will share some easy, energetic, and enjoyable ethnic movement activities and fold dances from a variety of the world’s cultures. Her focus is community, character building, and curriculum connections, as well as adapting for differing levels and styles of learners. There will also be tips for teaching and classroom management through patterned movement.

“A Gaggle of Google Tools for the Classroom” Missouri’s 1st Google Certified Teacher will assist innovative teachers to embrace Google Tools in the classroom to further enhance their students’ learning. Explore various Google Tools that are available free online and see how to effectively use them in the classroom. Category: Technology

Grade Level: All.

Lockley, Butch Retired Educator Olney, Illinois

Room: 212-H Sessions: 6, 7

Category: Diversity/Geography/Math/Music/ Physical Education/Languages/ELL/Special Education/Curriculum/Social Studies/Character Education Grade Level: K-4

“Survivor Strategies: Top 10 List” Butch Lockley, a retired school administrator, was a final four survivor contestant from the popular “Survivor” CBS television show. This session, he will share his “Top 10 Survivor Strategies.” This informational and humorous message will include how and why he wanted to be on the show plus topics of relationships, goal setting, teamwork, and basic strategies for success in your school as well as everyday life. Butch will also share some stories and give examples of events that happened in the Amazon Jungle which helped him “Survive” for 38 days and share with you how you can do the same in your own “jungles.” Sit back, relax, and enjoy this session. You will not be voted out!

Longden, Sanna World Dance Educator Evanston, Illinois

“The best part of the conference was the fun and interesting classes!”

Category: Diversity/Geography/Math/Music/ Physical Education/Languages/ELL/Special Education/Curriculum/Social Studies/Character Education Grade Level: 5-12.

MVC08 Survey

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Room: 100-C (C- Gym) Sessions: 2, 4, 6

“World Social Dances for Millennial Students: A Cool Way to Warm Up the School Climate” There’s a world beyond the “Cha-Cha Slide!” No experience or partners needed (even two left feet are okay) for this enjoyable participation session in which Sanna shares easily-learned social dances from a variety of cultures. The community movement games will further the skills of our new generation of learners in cooperation, civility, concentration, team building, and social-emotional learning. No dissing during dancing! Sanna will also show that moving with others to a musical beat helps these young millennial have success in sports as well as enhance their future social lives, and that all Seven Intelligences are found simultaneously in each of these movement activities.

Category: Teaching Strategies Grade Level: All.

Room: 100-C (C-Gym) Sessions: 1,5, 8

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

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Luer, Judy Retired Teacher Walnut Hill, Illinois Eifert, Kathleen Retired Teacher Centralia, Illinois

Room: 110-H Sessions: 2, 7

Lynn, John Lecturer Peoria, Illinois

“Life on the Natchez Trace” By way of a slide/lecture presentation, bicycle through history and nature on the Natchez Trace Parkway. The linear national park that meanders 444 scenic alongside the route of the colorful old “Natchez Trace” —from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee.

“Puppets for Fun and Learning” See how puppets can enhance your classroom by spending an enjoyable hour with the Puppet Partners. We’ll show you a variety of puppets and ways to use them. You will get great handouts and Peepers!

Category: Social Studies

Room: 110-H Sessions: 3, 8

“’Exceeds is the New Meets: Teaching and Leading for Deep Conceptual Understanding in Math and Science” Max McGee will share proven practices and programs used at IMSA and in IMSA outreach that foster deep understanding as well as the ability to apply knowledge and skills to solving real world problems. This highly interactive presentation will provide a sampling of activities for grades 4-12 as well as ideas for school leaders seeking to exceed all expectations.

“Creating Children Who Love to Read” See how your love of literature encourages your students to become lifelong readers. We will show you how to increase memory skills, enrich vocabulary, and make your classroom a reading community. Bring your favorite storybook and ideas. Time permitting participants will share with others.

Category: Math/Science

Category: Puppetry/Early Childhood/Curriculum Enrichment/Literature Grade Level: PreK-1

Lynn, John Lecturer Peoria, Illinois

Category: Vocational/CTE

Grade Level: All.

THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

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Room: 231-F Sessions: 2, 6

“Business and Technology Teachers! FREE OnLine Tools You Won’t Want to Miss!” Business and Technology Teachers! Don’t miss seeing all the new features of the Curriculum Revitalization Project for new on-line lessons, on-line assessments, and new tools available to you FREE through http://www.ilcte.org

“Life on the Mississippi River” A slide lecture presentation of the story of America’s great river —its course, character, and general river life—experienced by a modern-day Huck Finn canoeing solo all 2300 miles down the “Mighty Mississippi” from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.

Grade Level: 4-12.

Mahinda, D. Diane Illinois Office of Educational Services Springfield, Illinois

Room: 114-H Sessions: 2, 6

Category: Social Studies/History

Grade Level: All.

McGee, Max Room: 105-G President Sessions: 5, 6 Illinois Math and Science Academy Aurora, Illinois

Category: Puppetry/Early Childhood/Curriculum Enrichment/Literature Grade Level: PreK-4.

Luer, Judy Retired Teacher Walnut Hill, Illinois Eifert, Kathleen Retired Teacher Centralia, Illinois

Room: 114-H Sessions: 1, 5

Grade Level: 9-12

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela Miller, Debra Application Consultant Huntington, Indiana Siegel, Thomas Measurement Consultant Naperville, Illinois Pearson Learning

Room: 226-H Double Session: 3-4

Morris, Charles Room: 107-G Simpact, Executive Director Sessions: 1, 2, 7, 8 Mt. Vernon, Illinois Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program, Representative O'Fallon, Illinois “Careers in the Construction Industry” Careers in Construction Industry are for men and women. It is a growing market due to work force ageing and industry needs. Opportunities for skilled workers in several crafts will be discussed. Each craft has a multiple industry career paths including technical, management and union leadership positions—even becoming a company owner. Wage and benefit data will be presented for apprentices and fully qualified crafts persons. Careers are obtained through “Earn While You Learn” Educationally Competitive Apprenticeship Programs. Successful candidates must be problem solvers. Educators can provide this skill, motivate students and enhance the industry. Come and learn about vital, honest, rewarding careers for students.

“Working with SAT 10 Results” This workshop helps teachers and administrators make the best use of Stanford 10 test results and to inform instruction in the classroom leading to school improvement. Category: Assessment/Student Improvement Grade Level: K-12

Mitchell, Vince Superintendent Hamilton County Unit 10 McLeansboro, Illinois

Room: 220-H Session: 7

“Superintendents’ Roundtable” This session is intended to allow superintendents a chance to discuss timely topics and share survival skills. Attendees’ preferences will dictate discussion, but may include: Board meeting management, tax levies, funding challenges, ISBE reports and deadline, life safety, data management, etc. Bring samples to share!

Category: Careers/CTE/Administration/Counselors Grade Level: 8-12

Morrison, LouAnn Educator McLeansboro, Illinois Skorch, Laura Educator Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Category: Roundtable/Administration Grade Level: All.

TRIVIA QUESTIONS #6

“WIKIS R Us” “I left my spelling list in my locker…” “I guess my papers are still by my bed…” Can a classroom WIKI work for you? By using WIKIS, two elementary teachers have found these excuses invalid. Are you curious about classroom WIKIS? Come learn about the ease of use and access and also about styles or organization.

Per the conference survey, what is the number 1 positive comment made? Multiple choice answers available on the ballet located in the H-building lobby! Win a prize! Winners will be drawn and announced at 3:00 today! (Friday)

Category: Technology

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Room: 231-F Sessions: 3, 5

Grade Level: All

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Mulch, Sheriff Roger Jefferson County Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 228-H Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8

O’Brien, Dr. Dianne Paducah, Kentucky

“Fix a Flat: 20 Ideas to Revive and Inflate Your Energy, Ambition and Your Teaching” Are you counting your successes? This session examines resilient teachers, resilient business leaders, and students. 20 ideas will help you be more resilient. Participants will investigate and practice energy reviving activities. Session include practical energizers to reinforce learning. Learn what John Gardner concluded about all the successful people he studied. Discussions include a natural high, the Ha! Ha! Response and your brain chemistry. Bring an inspirational or a funny story with you. Come laugh and learn in this session.

“Drug Trends of Southern Illinois” From the late 70s to current date, a look at drug trends of the past, the battles waged, and the current battles being fought in the “war against drugs.” Category: Drug/Drug abuse Grade Level: All.

Naas, Simon Retired Educator Ridgway, Illinois

Room: 306-A Sessions: 3, 7

“Special Education Roundtable for Teacher Aides” This session is designed specifically for special education teacher aides and individual aides to students with disabilities. Simon Naas, retired special education teacher and principal, will facilitate this sessions. Topics will include legal and professional concerns, student privacy, your contributions to the students’ education programs, and certification requirements. Please feel free to bring additional topics and questions for discussion.

Category: Teacher-Student Relationship/Learning Styles Grade Level: All.

O’Brien, Dr. Dianne Paducah, Kentucky

Room: 306-A Sessions: 4, 8

“Accommodating Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream of Regular Education” This session is designed for regular education teachers seeking more information on meeting the IEP requirements for students included in your regular education classes. Topics include coordinating instruction with the special education teachers, communicating with parents, writing IEPs, continuing education requirements, and adapting instruction and materials for inclusion. Bring questions and suggestions about making adaptations for students with special needs in the regular education classroom. Category: Special Education/IEP/Inclusion/ Regular Education.

Category: Administration/Public Relations Grade Level: All

“Technology sessions were the best!” MVC08 S urvey

Grade Level: All.

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Room: 114-G Sessions: 2, 6

“Public Relations Ideas to Keep You in the Game” The goal of this interactive session is to aid educators in developing better public support for their school programs and better job security. This session gives specific ideas for television, print, internet, radio, and parent participation. Coaches, administrators, teachers may need the skills to work with public information concerning injuries, teacher/student interactions, and emergency situations. Inside the box tricks will assist you in working with the press in times of crisis.

Category: Roundtable/Special Education Grade Level: All

Naas, Simon Retired Educator Ridgway, Illinois

Room: 114-G Sessions: 1, 5

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O’Brien, Dr. Dianne Paducah, Kentucky

Room: 114-G Sessions: 3, 7

Pulley, Paula Educator, Mt. Vernon Twp. High School Hulbert, Stacy Educator, Mt. Vernon Twp. High School Mt. Vernon, Illinois

“Give Yourself Two Extra Hours a Day” This interactive session gives you tools to help you edit your time life. Attend, have fun, and shift your thinking. Take charge of your life; avoid painful things and being a victim of a time thief; predict and organizie the crisis are topics that will be discussed.

“Construction of Geometry Notebook” Hands on activity using origami. Limit 25 people.

Category: Stress Management Grade Level: All

Category: Geometry

Osborne, Dr. Nick Retired Administrator Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Category: Administration

Grade level: All.

“Are You Addressing Your Students’ Biggest Medical Risk?” The CDC says the biggest health risk facing teens today is young drivers. They are responsible for 40% of teen deaths. The CDC also says the biggest medical risk for teens is depression and suicide, accounting for 15% of teen deaths. The presentation will address the adolescent depression and suicide awareness/prevention programs. We will introduce the only evidenced based program targeting students on the SAMHSA website. CHADS Coalition will provide this program at NO COST to the school if they implement it. Category: At Risk/Counselors/

Category: Memory Training/Psychology/Student Achievement/Language Arts/math/Reading/Health/ Special Education Grade Level: 4-12

TRIVIA QUESTIONS #7 Before L-Building the venders would exhibit where? Multiple choice answers available on the ballet located in the H-building lobby! Win a prize! Winners will be drawn and announced at 3:00 today! (Friday)

Behaviors Grade Level: All.

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Room: 110-G Sessions: 1, 5

“DFS: Mega Memory III Total Recall” One of the more popular ongoing seminars at our conference, “Discipline for Success,” brings a new approach for effective memory training. This dynamic clinic demonstrates how a lengthy story can be recalled sequentially verbatim by the use of a specialized memory technique “The Statue of Liberty Total Recall.” Joey will demonstrate to educators how to generalize the acquired skill to their students and curriculum to increase self esteem, attention, study skills, and academic achievement. As a special bonus “Fraction Made EZ,” will be reviewed and demonstrated for new attendees.

Penberthy, Neal Room: 116-H Director of Education Sessions: 5 CHAD Coalition for Mental Health McCord, Larry Vice President CHAD Coalition for Mental Health St. Louis, MO

Grade Level: 9-12

Rhodes, Joey Consultant Rhodes-Hails, Tiffany Consultant Shattuc, Illinois

Room: 220-H Sessions: 2, 6

“Promoting Positive Disposition Toward Change” This session will outline the role of administrators in promoting positive change initiatives within their schools.

Room: 108-G Sessions: 1, 2

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Rhodes, Joey Consultant Rhodes-Hails, Tiffany Consultant Shattuc, Illinois

Room: 110-G Sessions: 2, 6

Rice, Patrick Principal Mt. Vernon City Schools Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 206-G Session: 7, 8

“Enhancing Student Achievement” Educators will learn research proven strategies to raise student achievement. Also, educators will learn strategies to assist in closing the achievement gap. Category: Student Achievement/Closing the

“DFS: Teaching the Child that Pushes Your Button!” This training will review step-by-step instruction of specialized DFS techniques. Family therapy for conduct disordered students will be introduced, along with combining outcome research and clinical reasoning to design optimal interventions for clients. Learn to create reinforcement systems that increase teacher/parental control over children's behaviorand decrease children’s control over classroom/ home behavior, at the same time! Finally, learn how to reestablish parents/teachers as authorities and how to find & conquer the antecedent (trigger) that sets off a student PUSING YOUR BUTTONS are revealed.

Gap/ Learning Strategies Grade Level: All.

Roane, Rebecca Strothmann, Kurt Educational Treasures Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 214-F Session: 1, 5

“5 Sites I Love” Primary teachers will love these five websites that contain FREE posters, worksheets, flashcards, games and more. They are fun, colorful, and full of ideas to print out and use now! Limited Seating. Lab. BYOL for wireless. Category: Technology/

Category: Student Behaviors/Psychology/Sociology/ Discipline/Health/Special Education. Grade Level: All.

Reading

Rhodes, Joey Consultant Rhodes-Hails, Tiffany Consultant Shattuc, Illinois

Roane, Rebecca Strothmann, Kurt Educational Treasures Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 110-G Sessions: 3, 7

“DFS: Fighting Poverty with a Pen!” This approach creates caring citizens by providing a Pen Pal Program complete with great lesson plans for language, reading, social studies, geography, and health to the first 25 participants. Students will learn how to write their political leaders to effectively express their feeling on an issue. Tiffany shares practical knowledge about third world countries and their children’s plight. Tiffany states, “Come expecting to get more than a lesson plan. You’ll love the handouts, but even more, you’ll love the results that your class will reap from—”Fighting Poverty with a Pen.” Category: Student Achievement/

Grade Level: Primary

Room: 214-F Session: 4, 8

“Readability” If your students are not responding to RTI, maybe the readability level of their materials is too challenging. Learn how to quickly estimate the difficulty of reading materials you assign your students. This session will be of benefit to all grade levels and subject areas. Category: Technology/RTI

Grade Level: All

Government/Political Science/Diversity/Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies/Geography/Special Education Grade Level: 4-12

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Roesch, Dorothy Room: 220-H Principal Sessions: 1, 5 Regional Office of Education #25 Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Sandusky, Evana Speech Pathologist McLeansboro, Illinois

“Down Syndrome: An Overview” Participants will learn basic information about Down Syndrome, including common health conditions that may impact school performance. Speech and language development and associated problems will be discussed. Strategies to enhance learning in the classroom will be given.

“NO LABELS! NO LIMITS!” Children are like books. They come to us with many pages of their lives still blank. It’s our responsibility to help fill those pages. How do we do this when they have so many problems? Each at-risk child whose life is transformed is one that can grow up to be a productive citizen. Real life stories and approaches to problem solving will be illustrated.

Category: Special Education/Down Syndrome Grade Level: All.

Category: At-Risk/Problem Solving Grade Level: All.

Rosborg, Dr. James Director, McKendree University Belleville, Illinois

Sandusky, Evana Speech Pathologist McLeansboro, Illinois

Room: 106-G Sessions: 1, 2 6, 7

Grade Level: All

Sanders, John D. Education Rep. Illinois Securities Dept. Marion, Illinois

Room: 232-F Sessions: 1, 5

Teacher Relationships

E X I B I T S

Category: Consumer Education/Resource Management/Government/CTE Grade Level: 9-12

“Vender tables and booths were informative and varied. I loved the variety” MVC08 Survey

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Grade Level: All.

L-BUILDING GET ONE CPDU

“A Habit You Can Live With” This session will give you tools to help educate your students about the importance of finances. Financial Literacy 2010 is a curriculum that can be incorporated into many classes such as consumer education, resource management, mathematics, government. Topics to be discussed: credit, saving and investing, budgeting and identity theft. Help your students begin to develop good financial habits that will carry them through their adult lives.

Room: 120-G Sessions: 5

“Do’s and Don’ts of Interacting with Parents of Special Needs Children” Evana has experienced the special education process as both a professional and a parent. She will share insights into the mindset that a parent may have. You will learn behaviors and language that may cause a breakdown in the parent-teacher relationship and ways you can facilitate a more positive relationship. Tips for parent friendly IEP meetings will also be given. Category: Special Education/Parent-

“School Law Issues in the Classroom” Dr. Rosborg will discuss important 2008 and 2009 legislative laws along with other key Illinois laws that have a direct impact on teachers in the classroom. Bring your own list of legal questions that are your personal concerns. Category: School Law

Room: 120-G Sessions: 1

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Self, Clyde Sixth Grade Teacher Mattoon, Illinois

Room: 222-H Sessions: 1, 5

Shadowens, John Manger, Prevention Services Marion, Illinois

“Where Is Ward Cleaver?” “Am I in trouble now! When my dad finds out I’ll not see daylight for months because of the groundings I’m gonna get.” In the 60s this is how many classroom teachers could depend on help from the families. Well, often in today’s society, this doesn't exist. But, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to find a secret weapon like Ward Cleaver to help you deal with the constant discipline problems that children create? Come along with Clyde on a fun-filled workshop to help you become an almost perfect “Ward.” This presentation is designed for educators to help them become more prepared to deal with the many different types of discipline problems that arise. Those in attendance will be shown the correct responses in dealing with hostile students and parents. Also, you will be shown how to write appropriate rules to help govern classrooms. Having a perfect “Ward” is possible with training. Category: Discipline/Student

“Superhero Training Camp 1: Culture Shift and What it Has Done to Our Kids” There are things we know down deep to be true that just seem too big to deal with. Among these is the critical erosion of meaningful support structures for kids. In this session attendees will revisit some history lessons about the role of youth in American culture over the last two generations. We will consider what the monumental shift in our culture has done to our young people and explore why many of accepted prevention and educational practices are failing and will continue to frustrate and burn out our young workers unless we completely shift our thinking and embrace a more holistic approach. Category: Cultural Changes/Behaviors Grade Level: All.

Shadowens, John Manger, Prevention Services Marion, Illinois

behavior Grade Level: PreK-12.-Administration

Self, Clyde Sixth Grade Teacher Culp, Sabra Retired Educator Mattoon, Illinois

Room: 222-H Sessions: 2,6

Category: Motivating Students/Communication Grade Level: 3-9

Category: Student Behavior/Character Education Grade Level: All.

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Room: 213-G Sessions: 4, 6

“Superhero Training Camp 2: Utilizing the 40 Developmental Assets for Increased Success” The Search Institute has identified 40 positive experiences and qualities that all of us have the power to bring into the lives of children and youth, which are called developmental assets. Surveys of more than 3 million students reveal that these assets are powerful, predictive influences on behavior and character, especially on issues of drug and alcohol use, violence and teen sexuality. Regardless of gender, ethnic heritage, economic situation or geographic location, developmental assets both promote positive behaviors and attitudes and protect young people from problem behaviors. This workshop builds on the concept of the Superhero Training Camp: Culture Shift and helps teachers and other youth professionals “operationalize” their work through a relationship model of prevention for outstanding outcomes.

“Get A Little Closer—Fun 101” Come on, join in on this fun and integrated session enveloping you with the theme of working together, especially your reluctant child. Many of the activities that will be explored are ones which a teacher can do at the beginning of the school year with little or no materials. These activities will get your students “charged and pumped up.” Many of the activities are endorsed by the National Wildlife Assoc. and have a proven track record for getting participants involved.

Room: 213-G Sessions: 3, 5

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SIT-The Students Involved with Technology

Sneed, Trouper David Illinois State Police DuQuion, Illinois

Room: 234-F Sessions: 1, 7

“Students Teaching Students, and We All Learn” The SIT Conference is an annual statewide event providing students, the opportunity to learn and share their technology expertise with each other. SIT sessions are presented by students, for students. In 2010 ICE-SI brings the event to Southern Illinois, and YOUR KIDS ARE INVITED! Come join us for a brief conversation about how your students can participate, and all the fun things they can bring back to your school. We have talented, tech savvy kids in southern Illinois. Let’s give them the opportunity to share what they’ve learned. SIT Conference—February 20, 2010, at John A Logan College.

“Being Prepared for Multi-Hazards in Schools” Discussing ways to be better prepared to address hazards which could take place in or around your school. Be prepared to act, not react! Category: School Safety

Grade Level: All.

Sneed, Trouper David Illinois State Police DuQuion, Illinois

Room: 115-H Sessions: 3, 6, 7

“Seat Belt Convincer” Demonstration at 5-7 mph crash and the importance of restraint in vehicles. Crash simulator available. Category: Driver’s Education Grade Level: 9-12

Category: Technology, Student Achievement Grade Level: 3-12.

Sinars, Laura Attorney at Law Chicago, Illinois

Room: 115-H Sessions: 2, 4, 5

Strothmann, Kurt Roane, Rebecca Educational Treasures Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 105-H All Day Thursday: 1-4

“The Use of RTI Data for Eligibility Decisions in Special Education” This workshop will focus on legal issues involving RTI and IEPs. Discussion of the RTI data required to identify a student with SLD and documentation of this data in the IEP will be included. Discussion will also include topics such as writing defensible IEPs, record keeping of RTI data, and parents’ rights in the RTI process. A question & answer session will also be included.

Room: 214-F Sessions: 2, 6

“Make-It Take-It Workshop” This is a follow up session to give participants in the 5 Sites I Love presentation assisted time to create posters, flash cards, worksheets, and other RTI resources. Bring your flash drive—seating is limited! Lab. BYOL for wireless. Category: Technology/Reading/RTI Grade Level: Primary

Strothmann, Kurt Roane, Rebecca Educational Treasures Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Category: RTI/Assessment/Special Education/IEP This Special Topics seminar will be presented for psychologists, social workers, and other special education staff. CPDU and CEU accepted. CEU must bring form from your facility. Grade Level: All

Room: 214-F Sessions: 3. 7

“Interactive Games Sites” Come and experience my top 10 favorite interactive websites that promote learning and fun across all grade levels and subject areas. Lab. Limited Seating. BYOL for wireless. Category: Technology Grade Level: All.

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“It was great, keep up the good work. More special education and reading strategy sessions!” Quote from the MVC Survey 2008. Timpner, Nancy Ag Literacy Coordinator Gabautz, Janice Pinckneyville, Illinois Beattie, Kendra Ag Literacy Coordinator Sparta, Illinois

Urow, Cheryl Education Specialist Arlington Heights, Illinois

Room: 116-H Sessions: 6, 7, 8

“Literacy Strategies for English Language Learners” This workshop will focus on using research-based strategies to teach reading and writing to students who are learning literacy and English simultaneously. Participants will experience activities and lessons designed to build both oral language and literacy for English Language Learners in the mainstream classroom. As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to: Create and implement classroom activities to build academic oral language as a precursor to literacy instruction and use the Language Experience Approach and other strategies to connect oral language and literacy.

“Ag In the Classroom Resources for Grade 3-6” Hands on Agricultural approaches to classroom lessons featuring AITC Ag Mags and multidisciplinary agricultural integrated curriculum a.k.a. maC-1C Kits. Covering subjects from reading to social studies. Category: Agriculture/Curriculum Grade Level: 3-6

Urow, Cheryl Education Specialist Arlington Heights, Illinois

Room: 106-G Sessions: 3, 5

Category: English Language Learners/ESL teachers/ Bilingual Teachers/Reading Specialist /Special Education. Grade Level: K-5

“Effective Strategies for Working with English Language Learners” This interactive workshop will involve participants in a number of hands-on activities designed to integrate the English Language Learner in general education lessons. As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to: Create and implement classroom lessons that are accessible to ELLs and use strategies that make content and concepts comprehensible to ELLs.

Vahling, Julie External Affairs Manager Meadows, Jim Marketer Office of Treasure of Illinois Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Category: English Language Learners/ESL teachers/ Bilingual Teachers/Reading Specialist /Special Education. Grade Level: K-8

HOW MANY CPDUS AND ADMINISTRATOR ACADEMY CREDITS NEED TO BE OBTAINED PER YEAR? Multiple choice answers available on the ballet located in the H-building lobby! Win a prize! Winners will be drawn and announced at 3:00 today! (Friday)

Category: Finanical/Curriuculm Grade Level: All.

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Room: 124-H Sessions: 5, 6

“Getting to Know Your Credit” Your credit report is a timeline of your credit history and is used to assess your credit worthiness. Your credit affects more aspects of your life than ever before. We’ll teach you what determines your credit score, help you understand your credit report and provide suggestions on improving your score. In addition, we will provide an overview of the High School Financial Planning Program curriculum provided by the National Endowment of Financial Education (NEFE) and promoted by the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office.

TRIVIA QUESTIONS #8

Room: 106-G Sessions: 4

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VanZandt, Jamey Room: 123-H Educator Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 Mt. Vernon Twp. High School Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Vineyard-Most, Paula Room: 109-G Illinois NET Consultant Session: 5 Sycamore, Illinois “A Game Plan for Sports Nutrition” Are you wondering what your athletes should eat to play their best? Tap into skills and resources needed to educate student athletes on how to maximize their performance by making healthy food and lifestyle choices. Each school with staff participating in training will receive a sports nutrition reference book to keep as a resource.

“High School English/Journalism Classroom Roundtable” Are you tired? Frustrated? Out of ideas? Or do you have it all under control with plenty of ideas and strategies? If you teach English and/or journalism classes at the high school level, please plan to attend this roundtable session for conversation and ideas to take back to your school.

Category: Health/Sports/P.E.

Category: English/Journalism Roundtable Grade Level: 9-12.

Vaughn, Todd Physical Therapist NovaCare Rehab. Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Walker, Linda Illinois Office of Educational Services Springfield, Illinois

Room: 225-H Session 6

ence Grade Level: 9-12

Wallach, Sylvia Sylvionics, President Northbrook, Illinois

Room: 109-G Session: 1

Grade Level: All.

Bilingual Students/Literacy

THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

10:15 a.m 11:15 a.m.

2 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

3 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

Room: 124-H Session: 2

“Jump for Joy and Literacy” This literacy-based workshop will demonstrate the movement and music tools and techniques that help students physically to internalize language and meaning. These tools and techniques stimulate the left/right brain connections that are significant in whole-child development. The workshop uses play as the young child’s work. The age appropriate experience fostered by the process help with patterning recognition and facilitates the connection of auditory and visual stimuli to the kinesthetic response, thereby internalizing understanding of both the words and movements used. At-Risk Students/

“Evaluating School Wellness Policies: Easier Than You Think!” This interactive training program is perfect for all school staff responsible for implementing and evaluating local wellness policies. Learn how to develop an evaluation plan to get it started in the right direction; develop measurable and realistic objectives; find evaluation tools so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel; and fit evaluation into a “no time for that” schedule. Category: Education Curriculum /Admin.

Room: 208-G Session: 2, 6

“ The FCS of Life aka Curriculum Revitalization” Need new idea to provide the extra “WOW” to your lessons? How about some FREE updated supplemental materials for your lessons and some new websites that provide interactive technology that your 21st Century student will love? Check out all of the new “bells and whistles” on the www.ilcte.org website! Category: CTE/Family and Consumer Sci-

“Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)/Risk Assessment and Prevention Programs” This session is about ACL risk assessment and prevention programs. ACL tears are a knee injury that is increasing in prepubescent athletes, particularly females. There is some exciting research that is being conducted at the Children’s Hospital of Cincinnati that Todd will share. His goal is to offer free screening for athletes and identify those that are at Grade Level: All risk.Category: Sports Medicine Vineyard-Most, Paula Illinois NET Consultant Sycamore, Illinois

Grade Level: 6-12

Grade Level: PreK-K

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 64

10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

6 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

7 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

8 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

Wallach, Sylvia Sylvionics, President Northbrook, Illinois

Room: 124-H Session: 5

Ward, John Retired Educator Greenville, Illinois

“Language, Literacy, and Laughter” This workshop is focused on storytelling and movement with nursery rhymes and patterning as natural avenues for the child’s active involvement in learning. It provides the tools and techniques that help the student in reading readiness, language acquisition and connections, music, movement, drama, creative writing, and patterning recognition. Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are” is the primary vehicle for the arts integration process that Sylvionics teaches.

“A Walk and Talk with Robert Frost” Robert Frost Poems-Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening, Oven Bird, The Road Not Taken, Mending Wall, Fire and Ice. As each poem has a back story, I present each poem, then present the back story and other information, then re-present the poem to allow everyone to put all the information together and in long term memory. Category: Poetry/Literature Grade Level: 7-12

Ward, John Retired Educator Greenville, Illinois

Category: Reading/Language Arts/Fine Arts/Writing/ Student Achievement/Literacy Grade Level: 1st.

Wallach, Sylvia Sylvionics, President Northbrook, Illinois

Category: Literacy/Reading Grade Level: 2nd.

Category: Learning Styles

THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

10:15 a.m 11:15 a.m.

2 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Room: 208-G Sessions: 4, 8

“Practical Education Procedures for the Classroom” The goal of the program is to keep you awake at night wondering how you will be able to provide for the educational needs of the cherubs that flock to your feet everyday. Before the session, contemplate these issues: what thinking builds in the brain—the real purpose of education—why the brain loves to solve any puzzle—Do you really know what information you want them to master—why the visualization process is the key to education—if we have time I will teach you the tree list and we will memorize the Bill of Rights before we leave—come early and get a good seat!

Room: 124-H Session: 6

“Learning Links to Literacy” This literature-based workshop consists of demonstrations and discussions centering on the music and movement tools and techniques that are most effective with the level of patterning recognition appropriate to the child’s age. The techniques will enable this more advanced child naturally and simultaneously to read, sing, and move through the story being dramatized, resulting in a totally integrated arts experience.

Room: 208-G Sessions: 3, 7

3 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

Grade Level: All

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 65

10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

6 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

7 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

8 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

Weatherwax, Glen and Linda Illinois Geographic Alliance Sterling, Illinois

Room: 225-H Session: 5, 7

Wheeler, Tom Retired Educator/Coach Buckner, Illinois

“Foods, Feasts, and FUN!” Find out how food can play an important role in your existing curriculum by encouraging multicultural awareness. Food is also a useful tool to integrate social studies and language arts. Many books, innovative ideas, and proven lesson plans will be presented. Free materials and wonderful door prizes!

“Football Roundtable” This session will give Coach Wheeler a chance to question four of the top football coaches in southern Illinois. How all four coaches got to the top of their profession will be only one of the many topics covered during this session. Question/answer at the close of the session. Those invited to participate include Vienna-Goreville Mike Rude, Benton’s Jeremy Clodfelder, Hamilton County’s Jeff Rush and Carbondale’s Dan Koster.

Category: Social Studies/Language Arts/Curriculum/ Diversity. Grade Level: 3-7

Category: Football Coaches

Wheeler, Stan Room: 209-G National Product Specialist Sessions: 5, 6, 7 Sellersburg, Indiana Flechs, David Educator Norris City-Omaha-Enfield High School

Room: 228-H Session: 1

“One on One with Jeff Fisher” Tom Wheeler will go “one on one” with McKendree University offensive coordinator Jeff Fisher, who started his football career as a linebacker at Carterville High School where he was an all south and all conference performer. Coach Fisher is starting his 13th year at McKendree where he is also their strength and conditioning coach. He is well known in the NAIA where his rushing offense has been on top of this division more than once which was the fourth time since 97. In 1999, he was named MidStates Football Association Midwest League Assistant Coach of the Year. Category: Football

Category: Coaching

10:15 a.m 11:15 a.m.

2 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Grade Level: All.

THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

Room: 228-H Session: 5

“One on One with Steve Morris” To say Steve Morris, the McLeansboro graduate, is a man of many hats is an understatement. Tom will go “One on One” with this multi-talented gentleman. This session will cover his career as an educator, coach, administrator, official, father, and athlete. How did the ex-Fox point guard become one of the top coaches in the area, as a freshman coach for Bobby Brown at Eldorado, as a highly successful girls basketball coach at Woodlawn High School and is currently a top South Seven softball coach at Mt. Vernon Twp. High School? Where was his first high school varsity officiating job, (Wheeler was there), what was it like to officiate at state, when did he move to the NCAA and what stories does he have from the “big time?” Steve’s two sons Matt and Jeff were also outstanding Foxes; Steve will fill us in on where and what his successful sons are doing. Coach Morris is expected to “tell it like it is” to every question that Coach Wheeler throws at him. This may be one of the most interesting sessions of the year!

Grade Level: 9-12

Wheeler, Tom Retired Educator/Coach Buckner, Illinois

Grade Level: All

Wheeler, Tom Retired Educator/Coach Buckner, Illinois

“Improving Writing Scores Through Criterion” A high school writing teacher will discuss how Criterion online writing evaluation can be used to improve writing scores. Category: Writing

Room: 228-H Session: 2

3 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 66

10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

6 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

7 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

8 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

Wheeler, Tom Retired Educator/Coach Buckner, Illinois

Room: 228-H Session: 6

Wisniewski, Niki Reading Teacher Waltonville, Illinois Garrett, Marsha Reading Teacher Woodlawn, Illinois

“Basketball Roundtable” This session will give Coach Wheeler a chance to dig into the master minds of four popular southern Illinois basketball men. All four took different routes to where they are today. Which roads did they travel and how did they end up at their current schools? This will be a “no hold” type session for those that have been invited to participate: Benton’s Ron Winemiller, Sparta’s Rich Williams, Carbondale’s Rick Moss, and Breese Central’s Stan Eggelsston. Category: Basketball Coaching

“New Books Worth Reading” Ever feel like you don’t have time to read all the newest books? Listen as we share our favorite new children’s literature finds. Activity ideas are included for each one as well. Category: Reading Grade Level: K-4

Wisniewski, Niki Reading Teacher Waltonville, Illinois Garrett, Marsha Reading Teacher Woodlawn, Illinois

Grade Level: All

Wides, Jack Horace Mann Ins., Agent Carbondale, Illinois

Room: 116-G Sessions: 1, 4, 5, 8

“Securing Your Financial Future—Options” A seminar on planning for retirement including Illinois TRS, annuities, tax strategies. Stuff young teachers need to know and all teachers need to review.

Room: 118-G Session: 3, 7

Category: Financial/Retirement Grade Level: All.

Wilton, Joyce Educator Page, Donna Educator

Room: 118-G Session: 2, 6

Category: Reading Grade Level: 4-8

Room: 200-F Sessions: 2, 6

Wolf, Deborah Consultant, Exercise-Kinesiology Charleston, Illinois

“Free Web 2.0 Tools” Web 2.0 tools are sites that are available for teachers (and others) to try for free, including quizzes, games, photo editing, and many more! Many of these sites are completely free, while others may have a trial period before purchasing.

Room: 100-B Sessions: 1, 5

“Exercise Grown Brain Cells” The latest brain research indicates that physical activity improves brain function and academic success! Exercise is also a very effective intervention in a school’s RTI efforts. Participate in putting the brain research into action that can apply to students of any age.

Category: Technology Grade Level: All.

Category: Physical Education Grade Level: K-12

THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

1 10:15 a.m 11:15 a.m.

2 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

3 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 67

10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

6 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

7 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

8 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

Wolf, Deborah Room: 100-B Consultant, Exercise-Kinesiology Sessions: 2, 6 Charleston, Illinois

Wright, Brandon Attorney at Law Champaign, Illinois

“Reading, Writing, Science, and Math in Physical Education” Participate in physical activities which will internalize learning in language arts, science, and math. Students can be engaged physically, mentally, emotional and socially and enjoy improving reading and language skills, understand math concepts, and engage in movement oriented science experiments. Come ready to play! Category: Physical Education

“CSI: Mt. Vernon—Investigating Recent Case Law in Special Education” In this session, Brandon K. Wright, attorney with Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd., will walk you through recent case law in special education, highlighting those issues most important to educators. This overview of new and important cases (and other changes to the law) will cover topics including evaluations and eligibility, IEP development, discipline, and other timely issues. Don’t miss this chance to get up-to-date on special education law— as well as extended Q& A on special education topics. Category: School Law/Special Education/

Grade Level: K-6

Woods, Diane Child Protection Supervisor Shaw, Vanessa Child Protection Investigator Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Room: 305-A Session: 1

Room: 119-H Sessions: 2, 6

Admin./IEP

Zyromski, Dr. Brett Assistant Professor– SIU-C Carbondale, Illinois

“Mandated Reporter Training” When to make a hotline report, process of an investigation and level of evidence needed to indicate.

Room: 215-H Sessions: 7, 8

“Sundown Towns: How School Counselors can Close the Gap by Addressing a Shameful American Legacy” Sundown Towns epitomize America’s oppressive past and present. This program presents school counseling interventions to break the cycle of race and close the achievement gap resulting from such environments.

Category: Child Abuse/Mandate Reporting Grade Level: All.

Wright, Brandon Attorney at Law Champaign, Illinois

Grade Level: All.

Room: 119-H Sessions: 1, 5

“More Than Just a Number: A School Administrator’s Guide to Section 504” A Section 504 Plan is much more than “second prize” to an IEP—it’s an obligation arising out of a comprehensive disability discrimination law intended to provide appropriate educational services to children with disabilities. Presented by Brandon K. Wright, attorney with Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd., this session will help school administrators understand the requirements of Section 5040, the basics of 504 eligibility and writing 504 plans, and highlighting the changes brought by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

Category: Diversity/Student Achievement/ Counselors Grade Level: All.

DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR CPDUs OR CEU CREDIT! (After each session)

Category: School Law/Special Education Grade Level: Administration

THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

1 10:15 a.m 11:15 a.m.

2 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

3 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 68

10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

6 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

7 12:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

8 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

ADMINISTRATION S. Bishop, G. Cates All Day Friday (CEU approved) 105-H B. Lockley Administrator’s Academy Thursday 201-C S. Bishop 6 207-H G. Courtney Administrator’s Academy Friday 201-C V. Mitchell 7 220-H C. Morris 1, 2, 7, 8 107-G D. O’Brien 2 114-G N. Osborne 2, 6 220-H C. Self 1, 5 222-H L. Sinars All Day Thursday (CEU approved) 105-H P. Vineyard -MosT 1 109-G B. Wright 1, 2, 5, 6 119-H

AGRICULTURE V. Keener N. Timpner, 5-6 (D.S.) K. Beattie 6, 7, 8

ART/FINE ART M. Bishop 2, 4, 6, 8 D. Gardner 3, 4, 5, 6 S. Longden 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 S. Wallach 5 J. Ward 3, 7

ASSESSMENT G. Cates 5-8 D. Miller, T. Siegel 3-4 (D.S.) L. Sinars 1-4 AT-RISK S. Bishop P. Clouse R. Gilbert R. Glodoski C. Irwin

212-G 116-H

200-C (Library) 224-H 100-C (Girls Gym) 124-H 208-G

105-H (CEU approved) 226-H 105-H (CEU approved)

6 207-H 1 105-G 2, 3, 6, 7 232-F 2, 3, 6, 7 101-A 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8 (D.S.) King City Saddle Club

N. Penberthy, L. McCord 5 D. Roesch 1, 5 S. Wallach 2

116-H 220-H 124-H

BEHAVIORS P. Clouse J. Gardner R. Glodoski P. Kollen, S. Phillips R. Barrett N. Penberthy, L. McCord J. Rhodes, T. Rhodes Hails C. Self J. Shadowens

1 1, 2, 5, 6 2, 6

105-G 206-G 101-A

6, 7, 8

301-A

116-H

2, 6 1, 5 3, 4, 5, 6

110-G 222-H 213-G

CAREER & TECHNICAL ED.(CTE) R. Hotes 2, 6 L. Ing 1, 5 D. Mahinda 2, 6 C. Morris 1, 2, 7, 8 J. Sanders 1, 5 L. Walker 2, 6 (F&C.S) L. Walker 2, 6

120-G 227-F 231-F 107-G 232-F 208-G 208-G

CERTIFICATION A. Garrett

124-H

CHARACTER ED. S. Longden 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 J. Shadowens 4, 6

4, 8

100-C (Girls Gym) 213-G

CHILD ABUSE/PREDITORS R. Gilbert 2, 3, 6, 7 D. Woods, V. Shaw 1

232-F 305-A

CLASSROOM MANGEMENT/DISCIPLINE J. Gardner 3, 4, 5, 6 206-G P. Kollen, S. Phillips R. Barrett 6, 7, 8 301-A J. Rhodes, T. Rhodes Hails 2, 6 110-G C. Self 1, 5 222-H COMMUNICATION J. Dickerson Sanders 5-6 (D.S.) C. Self, S. Culp 2, 6

226-H 222-H

COUNSELORS P. Clouse 1 N. Penberthy, L. McCord 5 M. Gulley 7 C. Irwin 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8 (D.S.)

105-G

1, 2, 7, 8

116-H 123-H King City Saddle Club 107-G

CULTURAL CHANGES J. Shadowens 3, 4, 5, 6

213-G

C. Morris

CURRICULUM L. Cozzolino R. Hotes S. Longden J. Luer, K. Eifert N. Timpner, K. Beattie J. Vahling, J. Meadows P. Vineyard-Most G. Weatherwax, L. DIGITAL PHOTO Melinda Fiscus

DIVERSITY M. Galinda S. Longden J. Rhodes T. Hails Rhodes B. Zyromski G. Weatherwax, L.

2, 6 2, 6 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8

215-H 120-G 100-C (Girls Gym)

2, 3, 7, 8

110-H

6, 7, 8

116-H

5, 6 1 5, 7

124-H 109-G 225-H

3, 4, 5, 6

4, 5, 6 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8

117-G

118-G 100-C (Girls Gym)

3, 7 7, 8

110-C 215-H

5, 7

225-H

DRIVER’S EDUCATION D. Sneed 3, 6, 7 DRUG-DRUG ABUSE R. Mulch 3, 4, 7, 8

EARLY CHILD-PREK-KINDERGARTEN R. Cormier 1, 5 111-G B. Daman, G. Giardini 3, 4, 5, 6 107-G K. Docherty 5-6 D.S., 7 121-G G. Haire 1, 5 303-A J. Luer, K. Eifert 2, 3, 7, 8 110-H C. Urow 3, 4, 5 106-G S. Wallach 2 124-H N. Wisniewski, M. Garrett 2, 6 118-G D. Wolf 1, 2, 5, 6 100-B

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)BILINGUAL LEARNERS S. Longden 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 100-C (Girls Gym) C. Urow 3, 4, 5 106-G S. Wallach 2 124-H

EPILEPSY E. Gale

1, 2, 3, 4

301-A

FINANCIAL-RETIREMENT J. Vahling, J. Meadows 5, 6 J. Wides 1, 4, 5, 6

124-H 116-G

FOREIGN LANGUAGE L. Balding (Spanish) 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 M. Galinda 4, 5, 6

302-A 118-G

GEOGRAPHY S. Longden J. Rhodes, T. Rhodes Hails

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 3, 7

(Girls Gym) 100-C 110-G

115-H 228-H

Gifted L. Given

5-6 (D.S.)

215-G

HEALTH-HEALTH OCCUPATIONS L. Ing 1, 5 HEARING IMPAIRED R. Hull, C. Denight 2, 4, 6, 8

227-F

234-F

HISTORY-HOLOCAUST R. Copenhaver, 2 B. Pemberton 7-8 D.S. L. Gertsner J. Lynn J. Rhodes, T. Hails Rhodes P. Vineyard-Most IEPs C.W. Hamilton S. Naas B. Wright E. Sandusky L. Sinars

INSPIRATIONAL G. Backes

INTERVENTIONS J. Gardner D. Garrett

ISAT J. Cooper JUVENILE COURT L. Brown, J. Alka T. Foster M. Drew

105-G Jeff. Co. Historical Society Village 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 205-H 2, 6 114-H 1, 2,5, 6 5

110-G 109-G

2, 3, 6, 7 4, 8 2, 6 5 1-4

116-G 306-A 119-H 120-G 105-H

5, 6, 7, 8

1, 2, 5, 6 5-6 (D.S.)

305-A

206-G 219-H

7, 8

231-F

7, 8

205-G

LANGUAGE ARTS-ENGLISH-JOURNALISM J. Rhodes, T. Hails Rhodes 1, 3,5, 7 110-G J. Vanzandt 1, 2, 5, 6 123-H S. Wallach 5 124-H G. Weatherwax, L. Weatherwax 5, 7 225-H

LEARNING & TEACHING STYLES AND STRATEGIES P. Andersen 1, 2, 5, 6 S. Bishop 6 M.Fiscus 3, 4, 5, 6 B. Lockley 6, 7 D. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien 1, 5 P. Rice 7, 8 J. Ward 4, 8

306-A 207-H 117-G 212-H 114-G 215-G 208-G

LIBRARY-LITERATURE A. Garrett 3, 7 J. Ward 3, 7

124-H 208-C

LITERACY-READING-PHONICS J. Cooper 7, 8 R. Cormier 3, 7 K. Docherty 5-6 (D.S.), 7 G. Haire 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, J. Luer 2, 3, 7, 8 J. Rhodes, T. Rhodes Hails 1, 5, 3, 7 R. Roane, K. Strothmann 1, 5 K. Strothmann, 2, 6 R. Roane S. Wallach 2, 5, 6 N. Wisniewski M. Garrett 2, 3, 6, 7 C. Urow 3, 4, 5

231-F 111-G 121-G 303-A 110-H 110-G 214-F 214-F 124-H 118-G 106-G

MATH-ALGEBRA-GEOMETRY R. Cormier 2, 6 S. Culp 2, 6 S. Hulbert, P. Pulley 5, 6 R. Klein 2, 3, 6, 7 S. Longden 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 M. McGee 5, 6 P. Pulley S. Hulbert 1, 2 J. Rhodes 1, 5 T. Hails Rhodes

111-G 215-H 108-G 109-G (Girls Gym) 100-C 105-G

2, 6

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.) B. Daman, G. Giardini 3, 4, 5, 6 S. Longden 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 P. Vineyard-Most 5

2, 3, 7, 8

110-H

RELATIONSHIPS-TEACHER-PARENT-STUDENT S. Bishop 5, 6 207-H C. Irwin 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8 (D.S.) King City Saddle Club E. Sandusky 5 120-G D. O’Brien 1, 5 114-G

108-G 110-G

MOTIVATING STUDENTS S. Bishop 6 207-H R. Glodoski 3, 7 101-A C. Irwin 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8 (D.S.) King City Saddle Club C. Self, S. Culp

PUPPERTRY J. Luer K. Eifert

222-H

107-G (Girls Gym) 100-C 109-G

POLITICAL SCIENCE-GOVERNMENT J. Rhodes, T. Rhodes Hails 3, 7 110-G J. Sanders 1, 5 232-F PROBLEM SOLVING D. Roesch 1, 5

220-H

PUBLIC RELATIONS D. O’Brien 2, 6

114-G

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION RTI G. Cates 5-8 J. Gardner 1, 2, 5, 6 D. Garrett 5-6 D.S. G. Haire 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 R. Roane K. Strothmann 4, 8 K. Strothmann, R. Roane 2, 6 L. Sinars 1-4

105-H 206-C 219-H 303-A 214-F 214-F 105-H

ROUNDTABLES L. Balding A. Garrett M. Gulley L. Ing V. Mitchell S. Naas J. Vanzandt T. Wheeler

3, 7 3, 7 7 1, 5 7 3, 7 1, 2, 5, 6 2, 6

302-A 124-H 123-H 227-F 220-H 306-A 123-H 228-H

SCHOOL LAW J. Dively L. Morford R. Marshall J. Rosborg B. Wright

8 1, 2, 5, 6 1, 2, 5, 6

207-H 106-G 119-H

SCHOOL SAFETY D. Sneed

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

115-H

SCIENCE G. Hollman V. Keener M. McGee

1, 2, 3 5-6 D.S. 5, 6

225-H 212-G 105-G

SOCIAL STUDIES-SOCIOLOGY-PSYCHOLOGY R. Copenhaver, 2 105-G B. Pemberton 7-8 D.S. Jeff. Co. Historical Society Village R. Cormier 1, 5 111-G S. Longden 1, 2, 4, (Girls Gym) 5, 6, 8 100-C J. Lynn 1, 2, 5, 6 114-H J. Rhodes T. Hails Rhodes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 110-G G. Weatherwax, L. Weatherwax 5, 7 225-H SPECIAL EDUCATION G. Cates 5-6 105-H B. Damen G. Giardini 3, 4, 5, 6 107-G K. Docherty 5-6 D.S 121-G C.W. Hamilton 2, 3, 6, 7 116-G R. Hull, C. Denight 2, 4, 6, 8 234-F S. Longden 1, 2, 4, (Girls Gym) 5, 6, 8 100-C S. Naas 3, 4, 7, 8 306-A J. Rhodes T. Hails Rhodes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 110-G E. Sandusky 1, 5 (Down’s Syndrome) 120-G L. Sinars 1-4 105-H C. Urow 3, 4, 5 106-G B. Wright 1, 2, 5, 6 119-H

SPORTS-COACHING-MEDICINE T. Vaughn 6 P. Vineyard-Most 5 T. Wheeler 1, 2, 5, 6

225-H 109-G 228-H

STRESS MANAGEMENT D. O’Brien 3, 7

114-G

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT-CLOSING THE GAP P. Andersen 1, 2, 5, 6 306-A S. Bishop 6 207-H C. Irwin 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8 (D.S.) King City Saddle Club D. Miller T. Siegel 3-4 (D.S) 226-H J. Rhodes T. Hails Rhodes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 110-G P. Rice 7, 8 215-G SIT 1, 7 234-F S. Wallach 5 124-H B. Zyromski 7, 8 215-H TEACHER RESOURCES R. Copenhaver, 2 105-G B. Pemberton 7-8(D.S.) Jeff. Co. Historical Society Village N. Frakes, G. ZumMallen 3-4; 5-6 (D.S.) 233-F L. Gertsner 2, 6 205-H TECHNOLOGY Luke Allen Jodi, Cooper Melinda Fiscus N. Frakes, G. ZumMallen Cindy Lane L. Morrison, L. Skorch R. Roane, K. Strothmann S.I.T. K. Strothmann, R. Roane J. Wilton, D. Page

3, 4, 5, 6 7, 8 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

115-G 231-F 117-G

3-4; 5-6 D.S. 1, 2, 5, 6

233-F 119-G

3, 5

231-F

1, 4, 5, 8 1, 7

214-F 234-F

2, 3, 6, 7

214-F

2, 6

200-F

WRITING-SPELLING-STORYTELLING S. Wheeler D. Flechs 5, 6, 7 209-G S. Wallach 5 124-H A. Harrison 7, 8 119-H K. Docherty 7 112-G R. Cormier 1, 5 111-G

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