Special Interest Pre-Sessions

2011 AVID National Conference



System Leaders Forum

How can K-12 and postsecondary leaders work together to prepare all students, especially those who are underserved, for the challenges of higher education? How can we, as leaders, work together to assure a smooth transition from secondary to higher education, so students persist and earn postsecondary degrees? Through large and small group sessions, this forum will examine the critical questions associated with this effort, as well as best practices from the field.

This forum will be led by educational leaders, including:

David T. Conley

Greg Darnieder
Special Assistant to the Secretary on College Access, U.S. Department of Education

David T. Conley

Mike Neece
Director of Systemic Initiatives, AVID Center

David T. Conley

Dr. David T. Conley
Professor of Educational Policy and Leadership in the College of Education, University of Oregon, Founder and Director of the Center for Educational Policy Research (CEPR) at the University of Oregon, and Founder and CEO of the Educational Policy Improvement Center

David T. Conley

Monte Moses
Former Superintendent, Cherry Creek School District, CO and Superintendent of the Year

Audience: K-12 Superintendents and Postsecondary Leaders


Regional/District Director Symposium

This pre-session is designed for AVID regional and district directors.

Come receive information and updates to help support you as you support your AVID sites.  Topics include the progression of Certification and changes for CSS for 2012-13; the AVID Schoolwide College Readiness Coaching Tool; and Demonstration School “Promising Practices”.

Audience: AVID Regional and District Directors


Additional Pre-Sessions

MathForward™: A Culture of Academic Achievement for All Students in the World of Mathematics

This session focuses on how MathForward™ has become a data-driven culture, using data in design, planning, diagnosis, and prescription. Attendees will learn about the components designed to increase student achievement and build stronger teachers. The Texas Instruments MathForward program enables schools to prepare students for algebra and higher mathematics and creates a basis for sustained success over the long term.

Audience: 1-9

New "Weeks at a Glance" and Standards for the AVID Elective Class

Presentation

Come learn about the new Weeks at a Glance resources and AVID Elective class Standards that will begin rolling out at Summer Institute 2012. The new Weeks at a Glance format, technology applications, and Lesson Plan resources will support teachers as they seamlessly integrate the AVID curriculum into their class as part of a vertically aligned, standards-based sequence.

Audience: 1-9

Mining Data and Provoking Questions to Improve Student Learning for College

The session will review EXPLORE, PLAN, and ACT data to facilitate a professional learning experience and ensure that educators understand ACT aggregate reports. Data techniques designed to teach, inform, challenge, and refine educator and counselor use of data for proactive interventions will be covered.

Audience: 1-9

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