Wednesday O Concurrent Sessions 10:40 a.m. ‐ 11:40 a.m.

O101
Draw a Line in the Sand without Getting Down in the Dirt
Newsweek reports that on average, teachers lost 5‐9 hours of instructional time per week dealing with low level discipline issues. This fast paced session will provide an overview of the power of relationships in connection with reduced discipline issues, increased engagement and stronger performance. Participants will be provided with 13 proven “Line in the Sand” strategies that will help any teacher truly be the CEO of their classroom, mean what they say and be in control without losing control each and every day.

Presenter(s): Tara Brown
Domain 4.0: Youth Development (Imagination/Achievement)
Domain 8.0: Research & Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction

O102
From Written to Taught Curriculum‐Elementary 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 Suzanne Thomas
Domain 8.0: Research & Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction

O103
Customer Satisfaction: Positive Communication with Parents
This session will address how school building staff including secretaries, building engineers, administrators, teachers and district level staff can create and promote positive communication with parents.

Presenter(s): Rhoda Stigall
Domain 2.0: Climate/Culture

O104
Inclusion Beyond Traditional Limits…ESL‐Special Ed‐Regular Ed
A new charge must be established in order to educate every child. When teaching strategies fit their needs, students with learning disabilities or physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, or second language needs can be successful in the general classroom. Schools can be places that include every child!

Presenter(s): Cynthia Alexander and Elizabeth Kozleski
Domain 6.0: Accountability & Systemwide Performance

O105
Our Students Took the PSAT NSMQT and Now What?
This session will show administrators how to use the data from the PSAT/NMSQT to prepare students for advanced academics, highlight student strengths and weaknesses, drive AP enrollment and create parents as stakeholders.

Presenter(s): Jaye Espy
Domain 6.0: Accountability & Systemwide Performance

O106
Respectful, Responsible, Ready: The Effect of School Culture on Academic Achievement and Student Motivation
The work of Susan Kovalik ("Highly Effective Teaching"), Quantum Learning and others have been combined to create a multi‐component model which has resulted in steady academic gains, and improved motivation and discipline at Campus School. Design, development and implementation strategies for each component will be discussed.

Presenter(s): Susan Copeland and Rebecca Scott
Domain 8.0: Research & Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction

O107
Tipping Points
Many large urban high schools have a myriad of discipline‐related problems including; fighting, class cutting, tardiness, profanity, misbehavior, insubordination, cafeteria decorum and cell phone policy violations. These issues gave Kirby High a very bad image. Join Kirby High School Principal Reginald Williams to learn his turnaround strategies that led to increased enrollment, a waiting list for transfers and attainment of Adequate Yearly Progress (NCLB) in his first full year as leader.

Presenter(s): Reginald Williams
Domain 9.0: Transformational Leadership

O108
Algebra I Institute and the Audit Process
Participants will be introduced to the indicators and audit process to be implemented in Algebra classes. The audit Process is an extension of the 2009 Algebra I Institute. This session is specifically for Principals with Algebra I teachers.

Presenter(s): Suzanne Thomas
Domain 8.0: Research & Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction

O109
Federal Program Compliance to Maintain Federal Dollars
The session will provide principals, assistant principals, PDSCC's (school based coaches), and administrative staff guidance regarding fiscal accountability under Federal Law, EDGAR, and OMB Circulars. Additionally, information will be given regarding the fine balance between maintaining program and fiscal compliance. Participants will be provided the opportunity to ask questions and gain clarification from the Federal Programs Grants & Compliance staff.

Presenter(s): Aubrey Bond and Nita Hartley
Domain 6.0: Accountability & Systemwide Performance

O110
10 Best Practices in Bullying Prevention
The Health Resources and Services Administration of the US Department of Health and Human Services have published 10 Best Practices in Bullying Prevention. This session will examine these and their application to school leadership with particular emphasis on awareness, effective interventions and appropriate follow up to comply with state law and MCS Policy.

Presenter(s): Ann Sharp
Domain 2.0: Climate/Culture

O111
Change Agent for Innovative Schools
This session will offer an administrator’s vision to improve academic achievement through positive classroom experiences. Learn how one school, the MCS Student Transition Center, takes an innovative approach and encourages students to make sound decisions and solve problems as productive citizens of our community.

Presenter(s): Clarence Daniel
Domain 2.0: Climate/Culture