Wednesday P Concurrent Sessions 2:00 p.m. ‐ 3:00 p.m.

P101
Promoting Pre‐K Math and Science Using the Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards
How we engage children in early literacy is as important as how frequently we engage them. Basic activities and routines afford opportunities for interactions with Pre‐K children to introduce math and science concepts through literacy rich environments. We know that young children learn best when they are actively involved. Reading with young children can be as much about having a conversation about the book as it is to read the printed page. In this session participants explore ways to integrate the Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards into life
experiences, discoveries, and play and to understand the significance of these experiences to children’s development.

Presenter(s): Lin Venable
Domain 8.0: Research & Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction

P102
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

P103
Kingian Nonviolence
Participants will be given an overview of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy and methodology to heighten their awareness of the Kingian approach to nonviolent social change. Training will include introduction of the Kingian Six Steps and Six Principles, social dynamics of nonviolence and basic skills needed to curb violence in schools through nonviolent management of social conflict.

Presenter(s): Kenneth Pinkney
Domain 4.0: Youth Development

P104
Exploring Safety Nets to Enhance Student Achievement
A strong academic foundation is essential in nurturing and preparing students for academic success. Research suggests schools that provide students with various learning opportunities that incorporate effective safety nets are more successful in enhancing student performance. Given this research, how do we prepare students to reach standards and expectations that will continue to increase with the growth of our society? How can schools meet rigorous standards and continue to encourage students to embrace lifelong learning? This session will highlight opportunities to provide enrichment and intervention strategies that increase academic achievement.

Presenter(s): Kymberli Chandler, Melissa Coleman and Gwendolyn Long
Domain 2.0: Climate/Culture

P105
Breakthrough Leadership
Memphis City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Kriner Cash, will outline his vision for an internationally competitive urban school system that produces well‐rounded, intrinsically motivated, high‐ achieving students. Dr. Cash will share his strategies for transformational leadership and data‐driven decision making within a clear, measurable system of accountability.

Presenter(s): Supt. Kriner Cash
Domain 9.0: Transformational Leadership

P106
You Can Have Whatever You Like!!
Popular rap artist T.I. has dominated airwaves with his new hit, “Whatever You Like”. This slogan has been adapted by the Trezevant High School Administrative Staff. You too can have whatever you like within your building. This session will walk you through the last four years of our discipline makeover. We will share how we have transformed Trezevant from Terror High to a school of unlimited potential. You will gain insight into discipline policies, practices and procedures that have been enacted to alleviate gang problems and put academics first. This is a session you can’t afford to miss! T.I.’s premise holds true for administrators…You Can Have Whatever You Like!!!

Presenter(s): Yolanda Lunford and Mark Lesure
Domain 1.0: Mission & Orientation

P107
Giving School Staff “PATS” To Ensure “Best Practice” Coaching Consistency for Critical School Processes within
Schools Throughout The District
The best trainers are not outside consultants or training specialists. The best trainers are the people who have the most experience and understanding of every aspect of your school and district, and they are already on the job. This session will provide the “Nuts and Bolts” of how a team of Professional Development School Compliance Coaches (PDSCC's) formerly known Instructional Facilitators, incorporated the use of a process improvement and formalized On‐the‐Job Training (OJT) System known as the Process Activated Training ® (PATS), to identify and flowchart key coaching practices and to ultimately develop OJT Training Scripts, that are password protected and loaded onto the Memphis City School’s website for all PDSCC's to download and use to ensure process consistency among “Best Coaching” practices throughout the district.

Presenter(s): Loretta Dale, Don Fisher and Margie Katz
Domain 6.0: Accountability & Systemwide Performance

P108
From Written to Taught Curriculum‐Secondary 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 Rita Moore
Domain 8.0: Research & Standards‐Based Curriculum/Instruction
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P109
A Review of Breaking Barriers: Developing Interventions to Improve African American Male Student Performance
This presentation will review the Breaking Barriers Study (Toldson, 2008) that was presented on Capitol Hill. The study highlights factors such as interpersonal relationships, nutrition and school climate that contribute to the educational achievement of African American male students. This workshop will provide ideas for developing school and community based interventions to promote academic performance of Black male students.

Presenter(s): Leon Caldwell
Domain 3.0: Diversity

P110
The Culture of Violence in Secondary Education
The culture of violence addresses the social history of violence in the United States. From the founding of America to the present, violence has been an expression of the country’s inability to peacefully solve problems. The culture of violence that our country has created affects adolescent behavior. Adolescent psychologists and anthropologists have sought to understand why adolescent violence has become so common across the country in secondary schools. Oscar Lewis, an acclaimed anthropologist introduced this concept to describe urban violence.

Presenter(s): Kenneth Gunn
Domain 2.0: Climate/Culture

P111
"ACT" Like You Know
"ACT" Like You Know will chronicle one school's journey to improve students' college readiness skills and scores on the ACT. During this session, we will share whole school, grade level and individual student strategies, which were all driven by data and interim assessments to help students reach scores above their TVAAS score predictions. Our hope is to extend our learning community to include more high schools and middle schools, so that we build on our success and make greater gains for all students!

Presenter(s): Michelle Brantley and D. Joseph Blackwell
Domain 6.0: Accountability and Systemwide Performance

P112
Q & A with Glenn Singleton
Participants will engage in a Q & A session with Keynote Speaker Glenn Singleton

Presenter(s): Glenn Singleton
Domain 3.0: Diversity