Tuesday I Concurrent Sessions 10:50 a.m. ‐ 11:50 a.m.

I101
Start a Writing Revolution: Integrate Best Practices of Writing with 21st Century Skills and Web Based Technology
This workshop will show how to improve writing skills and scores of your students with an online writing environment and instructional tool that diagnoses and assesses the writing ability of students in grades 4‐12 and at the college level. MY Access! developed by Vantage Learning will be demonstrated as an online “writing tutor” that instantly grades open‐ended essays, provides drafting, formative assessment reports, writing and revision tools and motivates students to enjoy the process of becoming successful, engaged writers.

Presenter(s): Andrew Lombardo
Domain 7.0: Technology
Domain 8.0: Research & Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction

I102
Curriculum Development and Technology Integration ‐ a Focus on Project Based Learning
This presentation is designed to address a number of issues for school principals and administrators. First, what are some examples of project‐based, collaborative learning? Second, what role can technology play in this new learning environment? Third, how are teachers brought on board when a paradigm change is needed? In addition, attention will be given to the importance and impact of teacher learning and staff development on student achievement. There will be time for a question and answer session.

Presenter(s): Martha Smith
Domain 7.0: Technology

I103
It’s All About Relationships: Pre‐K and the Community
Learn how organizations work collaboratively to prepare quality education to pre‐kindergarten students. Hear about what works to move the early childhood agenda forward.

Presenter(s): Sharon R. Williams
Domain 4.0: Youth Development
Domain 8.0: Research & Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction

I104
Mentoring as Collaboration: Lessons from the Field for Classroom, School and District Leaders
Mentoring as Collaboration is an advocated program for teacher mentoring for all TN schools and districts and is shared through TN Academy for School Leaders (TASL) by the TN State Department of Education. One unique feature is a school‐based leadership team including an administrator and teacher leaders who are responsible for all mentoring relationships and activities. The program was originally designed 10 years ago for urban schools and high need schools in TN, but rapidly expanded to all school settings. The presentation will address the program
outcomes achieved and practical, “how to” implementation guidelines to ensure an effective collaborative teacher mentor program.

Presenter(s): Mary Ann Blank
Domain 9.0: Transformational Leadership

I105
Urban Education Center
The Urban Education Center at Memphis City Schools is designed to address the need for exemplary leaders for exemplary schools. The UEC features the Executive Leadership Program, Principals’ Academy and Summer Institutes that provide professional development and support for urban educators. This presentation will share the Theory of Action guiding the UEC and leadership development process in a large urban district.

Presenter(s): Myra Whitney, LaVaughn Bridges, Karen Simmons, Venessa Spearman, Loretta Dale and Don Fisher
Domain 9.0: Transformational Leadership

I106
Leading Every Child to a Successful Future…The Main Event of Education
This inspiring session demonstrates how to dramatically upgrade the effectiveness of teachers and the performance of all students through proven, research‐based, brain friendly teaching and learning methods that improve comprehension, motivation to learn, and application to 21st century skills. Attendees will learn specific, immediately usable leadership moves that will result in a more resourceful, motivated staff and increased student success. Improve teaching effectiveness in the school, setting high standards and providing research‐based tools, positive support and effective feedback so that all teachers not only set higher goals for themselves, but are motivated to achieve them.

Presenter(s): Christian Rauch
Domain 1.0: Mission & Orientation

I107
Freshman Academy
This session is designed to help educators understand general expectations in the small community known as the Freshman Academy. We will look at weekly advisories and the advisement system. Presenters will discuss the value of Academy visits to freshman students being transitioned into high school, how teams of teachers are assigned to common teams of students, and the role of teachers and parents in the Academy. We will also address methods to assist students in developing strong study habits during the first year of high school.
Presenter(s): Elsie Bailey and Annie Conway

Domain 4.0: Youth Development
Domain 8.0: Research & Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction

I108
The Memoirs of a 1st Year Principal
This session is designed to motivate aspiring principals as they transition to the next level of the principalship. Attendees will receive a wealth of knowledge in designing data systems to improve teaching and learning and discover new insight into building influence and trust with faculty and staff. The session will also help leaders build practical, data‐driven strategies to improve the school climate from month to month.

Presenter(s): Janice Tankson and Tonya Miller
Domain 9.0: Transformational Leadership

I109
Using Data to Drive School Culture
The presentation will give an overview of two years of successful data implementation at Kingsbury Middle School. Data is used to manage and improve all aspects of KMS culture, including discipline, attendance, and student achievement and teacher performance. Relevant and applicable examples will be provided.

Presenter(s): Ronnie Mackin
Domain 6.0: Accountability & Systemwide Performance