Monday D Concurrent Sessions 2:25 p.m.‐3:25 p.m.

D101
Principals as Instructional Leaders: Four Tools to Effectively Monitor Teaching, Learning, and Student
Performance
Effective principals are instructional leaders who have developed their own systems for monitoring teacher and student performance. They improve their schools by looking beyond and behind the test scores to address the needs of teachers and students in the “Age of Accountability”. This presentation is designed to (1) define instructional monitoring and (2) provide principals and assistant principals with knowledge, practical strategies, and four tools that can immediately be used to monitor the teaching learning process in the "big picture" of continuous school improvement and student achievement.

Presenter(s): Deborah Jones
Domain 9.0: Transformational Leadership

D102
Haberman Foundation
Join in a discussion on the research from Dr. Martin Haberman, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin‐Milwaukee. Descriptions, definitions and discussion of the under girding ideology and core beliefs of the STAR teachers detailed in the research will be a part of the interactive presentation. Each of the nonnegotiables in describing the best teachers will be discussed as they relate to recruiting and selecting the best teachers for the children and youth of America. Excellence in hiring is achieved by building a system that seamlessly utilizes research‐based instruments to select individuals whose talents are now transparently clear to hiring managers. For selecting and assessing teacher talent, two tools are available: the Haberman Education Foundation Star Teacher online pre‐screener and the Haberman Education Foundation Star Teacher live interview. These measurement tools are linked and, together, create the first rung of a systemic model that can be replicated throughout the district, as has already been accomplished in other districts nationwide.

Presenter(s): Delia Stafford
Domain 5.0: Professional Growth/Development

D103
The Power of Arts in School Improvement
The High Performance Learning model of effective Arts programs includes accepting and planning for three main areas of responsibility: Quality, Equity and Accountability. The components in the learning process include: basic skills/literacy, higher order thinking skills, creative thinking/expression, problem solving, life‐long learning, work entry skills, motivation/disposition to learn, citizenship/social/democratic knowledge, values and skills. These high level performance components for student learning go beyond specific learning in content areas. We intend to show how the National Standards for Arts Education can be translated into ideas that have the power to strengthen content and instruction throughout the school experience. The approaches and rocesses one learns in the arts can lead to quality learning experiences, provide much‐needed alternatives and offer engaging connections to other learning for students.

Presenter(s): Carol Crittenden
Domain 8.0: Research and Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction

D104
From Written to Taught Curriculum‐Middle School Focus
Without thoughtfully written, rigorous curriculum in hand, planning meaningful classroom instruction would be impossible. Participants in this session will experience a lesson planning activity that is based on an understanding of the new Memphis City Schools curriculum resources: Scope and Sequence, Course Outlines, MCS Instructional Maps and Integrated Curriculum Units.

Presenter(s): Linda Kennard and Marilyn Taylor
Domain 8.0: Research & Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction
D105

Positive Learning Environments: Using SWPBS to Help ALL Students Learn
Participants will be provided with a brief overview of the components of School‐wide Positive Behavior Support, including assessing schools' current level of implementation. Participants will learn how the RISE Project can provide professional development and free technical assistance to schools implementing School‐wide Positive Behavior Support.

Presenter(s): Katie Nichols and Sara Bicard
Domain 2.0: Culture/Climate

D106
Arts Integration: The Main Ingredient in Student Exhibitions
Music, theatre, art and storytelling make the Civil War and Don Quixote come to life. Come prepared to participate in arts integration activities with an eye toward student exhibitions.

Presenter(s): Karen Gephart and Terry Starr
Domain 4.0: Youth Development (Imagination/Achievement)
Domain 8.0: Research & Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction

D107
Q & A with Hall Davidson
Participants will engage in a Q & A session with Keynote Speaker Hall Davidson

Presenter(s): Hall Davidson
Domain 7.0: Technology

D108
EPIC Knowledge System: A Tool for Professional Development
The EPIC Knowledge System is a web‐based professional development resource highlighting urban schools and the practices they used to make dramatic school‐wide achievement gains. Navigation and usage of the EPIC Knowledge System will be shared as well as strategies for using this tool in school‐level professional development efforts.

Presenter(s): Commodore Primous, Trikelle Salvant and Cheryl Green
Domain 5.0: Professional Growth & Development

D109
Better Practice Visits (BPV)
Better Practice Visits are used to increase student achievement both immediately and over the long term. These visits are a combination of instructional walkthroughs and teacher conferences. This is accomplished by conducting visits in a manner where student achievement is the focus. This allows both the teacher and administrator to be comfortable and open about what is best for students. We have used these visits as part of our improvement plan and have seen growth in “On Grade Level” of 15% school‐wide in the first year. BPV also provides excellent opportunities for embedded professional development.

Presenter(s): Brandon Payne
Domain 2.0: Culture/Climate