2012 Curriculum Institute Conference 
Conference Archives
INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP SERIES
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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Truman Memorial Building 416 West Maple Avenue, Independence, MO 64050 |
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$115/Person |
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Why Attend?
- Build a better understanding of the Common Core State Standards
- Learn how to better align standards with content, skills, and assessments to improve student achievement
- Discover how to build formative assessments based on what the standards require
About the Presenter:
DEBRA SYNATSCHK is the former Curriculum Director, PreK-12, at Greenwood ISD in Midland, Texas.
She has served as adjunct professor for Midland College and taught Dual Credit American History to the students of Greenwood High School.
During her 30 years in education, Debra has taught 5-11 grade history, math, and reading, as well as gifted and talented classes.
AGENDA
MORNING SESSIONS: 9:00am - 11:30am — Agenda Prepared by CII
General Session: Leading in a World of Change
- Understanding the Key Elements of Change
- Framing the day, making it happen
Leading High-Quality Aligned Instruction with Common Core State Standards
Session 1: Deconstructing Common Core State Standards
- Identifying what students need to know and be able to do
- Translating standards into specific and consistent skill
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AFTERNOON SESSIONS: 1:00pm - 3:30pm — Agenda Prepared by SuccessLink
Leading Effective Assessment Strategies
Session 1: Deconstructing Assessments
- Analyzing assessment items to determine the cognitive thinking required to solve them.
- Analyzing distracters on multiple choice items to determine diagnose misconceptions.
Session 2: Effective Grading Practices
- Identifying effective grading practices to increase student achievement.
- Analyzing the use of zeros in the grading systems.
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