Tuesday H Concurrent Sessions 9:40 a.m.‐11:50 a.m.
H101
Efficacy
Dr. Jeff Howard presents a provocative perspective on adult and student proficiency. The objective of all efficacy
training and services is measurable improvement in academic performance and character development for
children and young adults. This session will teach school and community leaders how to align their resources
(people, time, programs and money) to lead a systemic effort to achieve high standards. Educators and service
providers will learn how to select and implement effective strategies that “get results”. The core approach is the
Self‐Directed Improvement System™ (SDIS™)‐an operational framework for effectively using data to drive
strategies focused on high standards (Proficiency).
Presenter(s): Jeff Howard
Domain 1.0: Mission & Orientation
H102
MCS 2.0 ‐ What Technology is Doing for Memphis City Schools
In this session participants will learn how Memphis City Schools' Technology Division is using rich media and Web
2.0 tools to transform teaching and learning. From digital portfolios to online learning, join us as we share current
and future Technology Initiatives.
Presenter(s): Linda Eller, Jess Feldman, Felicia Fowler, Scott Holcomb, Jason Parrish, Cindy Putnam and Wanda
Woodruff
Domain 7.0: Technology
H103
Kindergarten through Twenty, Seamless Transitions and Partnerships
Join college and university Presidents for a discussion on the expectations for school districts and college and
university systems partnerships. The Panel will discuss how these partnerships impact the whole image of the
student from birth through college transition.
Presenter(s): Shirley Raines, University of Memphis, Wesley McClure, Lane College, Nate Essex, Southwest
Tennessee Community College, William Troutt, Rhodes College, Johnnie Watson, LeMoyne Owen College
Domain 8.0: Research & Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction
Domain 9.0: Transformational Leadership
H104
Guidance‐N‐Action
Guidance‐N‐Action helps students enhance their understanding and conceptual outlook on life; develop and
maintain greater coping and adaptation skills toward school; and, increase existing opportunities to explore new
arenas of school life. It is also the mission of Guidance‐N‐Action to train students to become generational
employers and not employees.
Presenter(s): Marquis Cooper
Domain 1.0: Mission and Orientation
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