Events near 2019 Annual Gacis Fall Conference
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September
- 27
- 2019
At 12:30
Every Child, Every Day
Session Presented By: Krista Leh
Session Location: Grand Hall 6 & 7,Athena Ballrooms A-J
In this keynote, educators will understand the components of social-emotional learning (SEL):
self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships skills, and responsible decisionmaking. After a series of learning activities, attendees will engage in deep dialogue as they analyze
the scope and sequence of SEL themes, examine four entry points for SEL integration, and uncover
ways in which SEL can be woven into daily practice and curriculum. Specific attention will focus
on critical factors related to developing and sustaining a comprehensive SEL system. Then,
participants will analyze their organization’s strengths and areas of growth and begin to create a
plan of action to transform every educational space into a social, emotional, and academic learning
community where students can thrive.
September
- 26
- 2019
At 19:45
On a Journey to Make Data is Personal and Pivotal
Session Presenters:
Dr. Deirdre Daughtry and Candace Stewart, Literacy Coaches
Connie Mitchell, Math Coach
Brook Paige, Instructional Technology and Assistant Superintendent of Teachingand Learning
Dr. April Aldridge, Decatur County Schools
Data can be a powerful tool for building a school and district culture that focuses on what
matters most: Student Growth. This interactive session will share one Southwest Georgia
district's journey in developing a comprehensive approach to the collection, analysis and
utilization of formative and summative data to drive instructional improvement and overall
strategic planning. From paper and pencil documentation to the development of a comprehensive
digital approach, it has been a collaborative journey as we have worked to ensure that data is
personal and pivotal. Join us as we share our story of mishaps and successes that have allowed us
to more fully embrace the role of data in a way that works for students, teachers and instructional
leaders.
September
- 26
- 2019
At 19:45
MTSS – Providing Time for All Students to Thrive
Session Presenters:
Scott Weinand, Director of Elementary Student Learning
Steven Cummings, Director of Assessment and Student Learning Support Services
Cindy Canaday, MTSS and 504 Coordinator, Columbia County Schools
The key to success for reading improvement lies in the ability to provide not only the right
prescription for each student, but also the time needed for successful implementation. In
Columbia County, we had to re-think how we were scheduling reading instruction for all learners
in our elementary and middle schools. Providing alternative core instruction for our most fragile
students required outside the box thinking. Teacher efficacy played a huge role in the program.
Providing teachers with training, coaching and support was critical to the implementation. The
combination of these efforts allowed us to see incredible reading growth for all of our students in
just our first year of implementation. The presentation will provide participants with the
instructional pathways and schedule of implementation we used to implement our program.
September
- 26
- 2019
At 19:45
Moon Shot Thinking: Designing Professional Learning to Change Classroom Practice
Session presenters:
Gina Burns, Karen Ogline, Daphne Rogers: Forsyth County Elementary Literacy Task Force
Jill Short and Jordann Aler: Forsyth County Secondary Literacy Task Force
When teachers engage in powerful professional learning opportunities, student achievement
improves. However, many teachers feel that their professional learning experiences fall short of
expectations and rarely lead to sustainable improvement in their classrooms. Join the Forsyth
County Literacy Team as they share a literacy project that rethinks professional learning as we
know it. The FCS literacy initiative incorporates the leading strategies that make professional
learning effective: establishing a shared vision, using data to improve, aligning resources to the
vision, developing leadership, and managing change. Literacy team members will walk you
through the phases of their literacy journey and examine how leaders from across the district
have successfully reorganized resources to create the type of effective, job-embedded
professional learning that leads to true school improvement
September
- 26
- 2019
At 19:45
Making Literacy More Visible and Valued in Your Community
Session Presented By: Dr. Ronda Hightower, Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Laurens County Schools
The hard-working, dedicated teachers and staff in Georgia public school systems are realizing
more and more the long-term consequences for our students who are not reading proficiently by
the end of 3rd grade. This clarion call has many asking, “What else can we do?†More and more
school systems are also realizing “It takes more than good schools, more than great teachers,
and more than loving parents.†(Get Georgia Reading) This presentation of many different
practical efforts, ideas, initiatives, and opportunities is sure to encourage and ignite a passion to
begin making improving literacy a community experience. No matter the size of the community,
this presentation will have something for everyone who desires to begin the journey of “Making
Literacy More Visible and Valued in Your Community.â€
September
- 26
- 2019
At 19:45
Leaning Is A Process Not an Event
Session Presented By: Dr. Marianne Cole, Assistant Superintendent, Heard County Schools
The Heard County School System has been on a 10-year journey of improvement focused on
improving instruction in the classroom as the primary goal. They started with implementation of
a clear instructional process at one school which is now expected to be utilized in all schools and
classrooms throughout the system. Over time many lessons have been learned including the need
to stay committed to the process and the importance of expecting fidelity of implementation. The
latest step in this journey has focused on supporting the development of the principal as the true
instructional leader in the school. In this session, you will learn about one system’s improvement
journey and the resulting transformation of all the schools in the system.
September
- 26
- 2019
At 19:45
FAST LANE (Focus on Accelerating STudent Learning And preparing for NExt year)
Session Presenters:
Celeste Cannon, Director of Secondary Education and CTAE
Shannon Hammond,Director of Federal Programs
John Lamb, Instructional Coach, Walton County Schools
The Walton County School District replaced “traditional summer school” for high school
students with a new acceleration-based model for credit recovery based on the work of Suzy
Pepper Rollins (Learning in the Fast Lane). The primary goal of the program was to stop the
cycle of failure and reignite excitement about learning in students who have come to dislike
school. Come hear how we funded the program, how we selected teachers and planned
instruction for the program, and our results.
September
- 26
- 2019
At 19:45
Enhancing Professional Development with Collaborative Conversations
Session Presenters:
Dr. Amy Fouse, English Language Arts Coordinator (6-12), Houston County School
Beth Herod, Director of Curriculum, Gordon County Schools
Educators are constantly trying to find new ways to engage collaboratively and to remain current
with professional development resources. Dr. Amy Fouse, Houston County Schools and Beth
Herod, Gordon County Schools, will share innovative ways to collaborate while sharing valuable
resources available for teachers of English Language Arts in Georgia. Attendees will be given
the opportunity to share innovative practices from their district as well as learn how local school
districts and organizations are providing professional learning with fun and engaging protocols
and methods.
September
- 26
- 2019
At 19:45
Empowering Administrators and Teachers to control their One-to-One Initiative
Session Presented By: Dr. LaShonda Flanders, Curriculum Director, Tift County Schools
Come hear how Tift County has transformed the traditional instructional environment with their
One-to-One Chromebook Student Initiative. While empowering our students to take charge of
their own learning, administrators and teachers have control of this one-to-one initiative. Our
Chief Technology Officer will share how software extensions allow the district to content filter
devices both on and off the district’s network. Teachers will share how the one-to-one initiative
has been a “game changer†in the learning environment. We will offer suggestions how other
districts may start the process of implementing a One-to-One Student Initiative.
September
- 27
- 2019
At 12:30
Design, Teach, Assess, Reflect
Session Presenters:
Travis Nesmith, Executive Director of Curriculum and Technology
Wendy Porter, Curriculum Director Grades 6-12
Dr. Melodie Fulcher, Assistant Curriculum Coordinator Grades K-5 & K-12 Gifted
Jessica Javo, Assistant Principal/Instructional Supervisor, South Effingham Elementary School, Effingham County Schools
Effingham County Schools took bold steps to create an Instructional Framework that defines the
values and practices for instruction for all students by all teachers. During the first year of
implementation of the Instructional Framework, the school system discovered four focus
priorities: Data Analysis, Professional Learning Communities, Social and Emotional Learning,
and High-Impact Strategies. This presentation will walk you through the journey Effingham
County has already begun and the anticipated steps yet to be taken.
September
- 26
- 2019
At 19:45
Georgia Assessment and Accountability
Session Presented by: Dr. Allison Timberlake, Deputy Superintendent Assessment & Accountability
Session Location: GACIS Business Meeting Athena Ballroom A-J
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2019 Annual Gacis Fall Conference
Classic Center, Athens, GA 30604
Ph: 706-250-4800