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Prompt 4: If you were to contibute to a session on leadership for 2012, how would your abstract read? Connie Beson-Steger

Laugh Out Loud! How laughter can create the most effective classroom environment and bring out the Einstein in your students! Brain Research has proven that smiling and laughter (even when forced) releases positive endorphins into the bloodstream that makes you and your brain happy and when you -(and your brain) are happy- YOU are more successful, attentive, and will retain more of what it being taught (as research also shows that we need to teach with the affective "emotional" domain) and when you add this to gross motor and fine moter movement (further brain research shows that adding movement will __#|help__ you retain even more) making you...... EINSTEIN...or at least a lot __#|smarter__ and a whole lot happier!

This class will model how effective and engaging teaching strategies will not only foster a positive learning envinroment and warm friendly climate, but also engage student's affective domain by incorporating laughter, storytelling, gross and fine motor skills, while engaging the Hippocampus (and other aspects of the brain!) We have all read a lot about teaching with the brain in mind but what does this look like? sound like? feel like? Come Laugh, no, I mean, LEARNout loud for yourself! __**Reply to Connie from Penny Church (pennykchurch@charter.net)**__ Sign me up! Connie, You have an awesome idea for a presentation. Too often our day is filled with serious, sometimes traumatic issues. We need to learn to "not sweat the small stuff" and enjoy our day (and students) more fully. Laughing is a great stress reliever! I think this a great way to kick of the school year for our students and staff too. Connie, I think this is fantastic! Laughter certainly promotes a positive outlook even on the toughest issues or responsibilities. I often find that people that can laugh at themselves tend to be more productive and secure in their lives. __**Reply to Connie from Jennifer Geno (genoj@baisd.net)**__ This is a wonderful idea! I know from personal experience that I remember much more from people that appeal to my funnybone! Maybe that is why I quote the sloth from the "Ice Age" movies all of the time! In an era where students are used to immediate gratification and a very quick pace, this is an excellent strategy toward student engagement and motivation! Perhaps a required methods course for teachers should encompass strategies for eliciting humor!
 * Reply to Connie from Jennifer Brown (jennifer.brown@bcreek.k12.mi.us)**
 * Reply to Connie from Dave Schwartz (Schwartzd@e-hps.net)**

Home Reply to Nicole- What an important and timely informations session for middle __#|schools__ and high __#|schools__! I would be very interested in attending this session and/or a PD Day on bullying in the upper levels of school as we rarely #|speak of this subject in the high [[#|school]]]] setting and the only training I've had was when I taught 7th grade. In the __#|technology__ age of facebook, twitter, and nontstop texting- this issue is not only releveant but also unattended to and yet so many of my high school students share nasty and hurtful messages that they have received about themselves via __#|social media__. Thus, I'm wondering (and pretty sure) that your video series addresses cyber bulling as well? In light of the recent news stories of students baiting teachers and/or bus drivers, this issue seems to be coming more and more to the homefront and that means that more and more people will be discussing it and hopefully taking __#|steps__ toward reducing bullying! I think it was Sir Ken Robinson who said that we need to teach students empathy and compassion as this is not innate and a session that informs teachers and administrators how to __#|deal__ with bullying at every level is well overdue! Best of Luck in your production! Please let me know when it becomes available! Connie Beson-Steger Bay City Centran High School


 * Prompt 4:**

If you were to contribute to a session on leadership for 2013, how would your abstract read?

1. Nicole Lyman, Assistant Principal of Garber High School

New laws surrounding bullying prevention have led to new policies, procedures and curriculum in our state. Leading the way for #|curriculum development in the Bay Area, Nicole has created and implemented a 9-part video series featuring students, staff and parents from the Essexville-Hampton Public School system. The goal of the video series is to provide __#|bullying prevention__ awareness and skills to students, in an on-going learning format. The videos balance a realistic look at a variety of topics, while also incorporating humor and modern day pop culture. Each video is supplemented with a tailor made lesson plan, specific to each topic featured and to the students at Garber and Cramer. Come and explore this innovative, one of a kind curriculum and learn how you too can create professional videos for your students.

(This is actually a curriculum I am currently completing and implementing this fall. I was fortunate enough to team up with a professional film maker who wrote scripts based on topics we presented and filmed 9 videos for us, during the first two weeks of summer vacation. It has been exciting seeing the videos come together and to gain the support of many community members early on in the development of the curriculum. I cannot wait for the finished product!)

__**Reply to Nicole from Penny Church (pennykchurch@charter.net):**__ Will your videos be available online? I'd love to see them. The elementary school that I teach at recently hired Dr. Marcia McEvoy to come to our school to do staff, student, and parent training in the area of anti-agressive behavior. I highly recomment her. Her focus was primarily on prevention and non-tolerance of agressive behaviors. Our school has a Positive Behavior Support Team that is currently working on implementing what we learned from Dr. McEvoy by developing behavior rubrics in order to consistently address agressive behaviors. We have also talked about developing videos to teach lessons about agressive behavior.

__Reply to Nicole from Deb Dunbar__ Amazing! I want to learn more and will contact you!

I, too, am very interested in these videos. Anytime you can infuse humor and pop culture into lessons, I believe you have an edge on getting students engaged in the content. I love the part about teaching students how to create their own videos. That truly brings the whole lesson home in a realistic, experential learning manner. As we know, the best way to learn something is to teach it to others. I applaud you and your efforts!!
 * __Reply to Nicole from Jenny Geno (genoj@baisd.net)__**


 * Reply to Penny & Jill (From Nicole Lyman): **
 * We are still in the process of editing and then collecting waivers from parents to possibly allow the videos to be posted online. If you are interested, send me an e-mail to: lymann@e-hps.net. When then project is fully complete I can e-mail you details on how to access. **

__** Reply to Nicole Lyman (From Jill Bartholomew) **__ Wow…this sounds great! I really like the idea of using students, staff and parents from your schools and community! Way to go personalizing the content…Sir Ken Robinson would be proud! I’m very interested in seeing these videos! Will they be available for viewing? In these current times, bullying is becoming more and more prevalent and the consequences more devastating. Bullying has become a common topic in the news and this needs to be dealt with immediately. We need to reinforce that there is absolutely no tolerance of it and there will be strict consequences for those who engage in it. I look forward to the response you get from ALL you’ve involved in this process. Please keep me posted on the viewing availability of these videos! I would love to see them!
 * How will it impact bullying rates/incidences at your schools? Will students be more willing to stand up for those being bullied?
 * Will you get more parent support and buy-in, that is, if they are able to view these videos as well? Will talks about bullying carry-over into students’ home lives, with conversations being held as a family?
 * In terms of the community, will there be more support because you’ve involved them as stakeholders not only in education but in the process of raising these students to be compassionate, responsible young adults?

Nicole, as you know we both deal with this issue from across the parking lot. I believe the most important topic to educate students and parents on bullying is what is "actual" bullying and how one should respond to it. Also, we need to educate that before one analyzes another make sure to look in the mirror and address any shortcoming in which that particular person may possess.
 * Reply to Nicole Lyman from Dave Schwartz (Schwartzd@e-hps.net)**

__** Jill Bartholomew **__ __** Prompt #4 (How would your abstract read?) **__ //***I'm not sure this is in the right place. At the top of this page, this is the correct prompt. But when I pull up "Credit 3" on the sidebar, it is listed as prompt #5, not #4.**//*

**__IEPs Made Easy: The Implementation and Effective Carrying Out Process__** There are a myriad of aspects that are considered when writing an IEP, not to mention all of the compliance standards that we need to align with. It can sometimes seem to be a daunting task, but there are some key components to help with the undertaking and implementation of the contents within the IEP. Come and learn how to manage all aspects of the IEP with ease! Discover some ways in which to organize that seemingly large to-do list! Some examples of topics to be discussed are as follows: Prioritize Chronologically/Monthly To-Do Lists: For example, in September: Data collection for accurate progress reporting to the goals: Many of us feel that there is so much to do and so little time! So let me share with you some of the techniques I’ve discovered to be both effective and efficient!!!
 * Distribute all Supplementary Aids & Services Logs to the general education staff. Meet with teachers and explain the expectations of completing these logs.
 * Send out 1st notice/invitation of annual IEP meetings to be held that school year. Then decide when the 2nd and 3rd reminder notices are to go out based upon each individual students’ due date and note accordingly on the Monthly To-Do List Calendar.
 * Begin to organize MEAP accommodation lists and testing groups.
 * 5 minute assessments done daily
 * Pre and post assessments made easy

This is a fantastic session that would be beneficial for new administrators and a refresher for seasoned ones! It is time we **all** find the tips and tools to become effective and efficient!! You are on the right path with your 5 minute assessments and pre/post assessments.
 * Reply to Jill (From Nicole Lyman):**
 * Reply to Jill (From Paula Weiss)**

Paula Weiss (weissp@bcschools.net)
 * Technology: It can be our Friend! **

__#|Technology__ is the doorway to our future. Information is changing at such a rapid rate it is hard to keep up. We have the tools available to us to advance our students into a global learning culture. Technology not only helps teachers in their teaching, but can provide vital information for students become more creative and innovated in their thinking. __#|Technology__ can: - Allow students to take virtual courses - Teacher to have professional development with teachers around the world - Students to have tools accessible that they don’t have: online science labs - Expands their learning time - Global classrooms with teachers from around the world teaching our students - High quality materials available to teachers and students - Assessment feedback to allow for teaching or re-teaching - Communication between home and school - Instructions that will truly meet the needs of the student How do we get there? Districts can start by putting more resources in making our classroom globally competitive! Teachers need professional development on all the things our technology can be used for. Give them the path and they will follow!


 * Prompt 4: If you were to contribute toa session on Leadership for 2013, how would your abstract read?**
 * Eric Albright**
 * Midland High School**

IB or Not IB: The Pros and Cons of Implementing an International Baccalaureate Curriculum from the perspective of a building level administrator and classroom teacher Much attention has been given to the growth of International Baccalaureate Schools in the United States over the past decade. Proponents (including author Vivien Stewart) acclaim the rigors of the curriculum, critical thinking skills employed, and 21st century international mindedness of its focus. Critics chastise the local control over curriculum, international (UN) brainwashing, high costs, and elitism. These are all important issues to weigh. And believe me, school district level administrators, community public opinion, and parents will discuss them. However… will anyone ask the teacher and administrator who will be on the front lines with the student how the IB curriculum will affect their lives? This session will answer the following questions for a prospective IB teacher and administrator: How much control do I have over the content in my classroom? What types of assessments will I be expected to provide? What resources are available to me? My students? What do I need to know… before I need to know it? What skills should my students have the first month of school? The last month? Where do I turn for help with content, skills, questions? Is this curriculum designed for only the top students at my school? How can non-IB courses incorporate best practices? What are all these IB acronyms? Do I need to know them all? And more…

Life is all about relationships, yet that is an area that is often overlooked, in terms of student achievement. This session will outline the fundamental reasons why relationship building is an essential piece toward positive academic outcomes for students, that will not only yield an improvement in student achievement, but also will help to cultivate creativity, innovation and real learning within a safe learning environment. The relationship that teachers foster with their students is a primary component toward student success, if coupled with solid instructional strategies and meaningful lessons. However, that relationship is not the only one that impacts student learning. We will examine the impact of the relationship school leaders have on building climate, district morale and community/global partnerships and how they can help or hinder student achievement. The lessons shared in this session will benefit students far beyond the parameters of the school year; they will help students to develop skills and a belief in themselves that will last a lifetime.
 * __Jennifer Geno, Assistant Principal Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center (genoj@baisd.net)__**
 * __Prompt 4: If you were to contribute to a session on leadership for 2013, how would your abstract read?__**
 * __ Relationships Matter: Helping All Students Reach their Potential and Beyond! __**

__Prompt 4:__ Deb Dunbar dunbard@baisd.net

** Project-Based Learning for Leaders: Making the Common Core State Standards Work in Your School/District **
The Common Core is all about erasing the boundaries between disciplines, making teaching fluid, practical and rigorous. The Standards lend themselves to long periods of in-depth instruction which makes project-based learning an ideal instructional strategy. Learn about practical strategies and techniques for incorporating collaboration and project-based learning into your school/district. Learn how to foster a creative culture where teachers plan rigorous and relevant standards-focused projects that engage students in authentic learning activities, teach 21st century skills and demand demonstration of mastery.
 * Michelle Scott**
 * Prompt 4**


 * By: Brian Campbell**
 * Email: asccampbell@bacschools.org**
 * Prompt 4: //If you were to contribute to a session on leadership for 2013, how would your abstract read?//**

The requirements on teachers have never been greater, and yet the curriculum is far from the most important thing we teach. Giving students a solid foundation means more than the three Rs, and teachers have a tremendous responsibility and opportunity to set their students on the right path for life. Teachers can effectively impart timeless values like honesty, integrity, diligence, tolerance, and self-determination to their students. Come learn how to model, instruct, and consistently provide your students with life’s most important lessons. We will discuss policies, procedures, and practical situations that will prepare teachers and administrators to implement these concepts quickly and effectively.
 * Beyond the Curriculum: Teaching Ethics, Values, and Character in the 21st Century Classroom**

Penny Church pennykchurch@charter.net

Prompt 5: If you were to contribute to a session on leadership for 2013, how would your abstract read?


 * Penny Church - Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water – Tweaking Past Educational Techniques to Meet Today’s Needs**

In today’s educational climate, teachers are expected to do more with less. Our first reaction is often times to reinvent the wheel. There’s no need to throw the baby out with the bath water. People have been teaching and learning for years. Its okay to revisit, rethink, and rework past practices in education in order to meet today’s needs. Learn how one first grade team used the idea of old fashioned “reading groups” to provide differentiated instruction. By employing best practices and creating a team approach to teaching, they developed their own approach called “Walk to DI”.

T[|eaching approach helps Siebert first-graders excel]