The Schedule

Moving Toward a Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum
Large Group Room     (# 2.1.O)  
Function: Operations           Strand: Overview

Building a guaranteed and viable curriculum involves layered approaches and intentionality from educational leaders. This session will explore current models that lead toward student success and build awareness and understanding of cultural responsiveness and differentiation. 

Dr. Darcie Kress, ELP Coordinator, Iowa City Community School District

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Panel: Tips, Tools & Topics   (# 2.4.D)     Rooms 108 & 109
Function: Curriculum Leadership        Strand: Going Deeper

Panel Members will share a favorite tip, tool and/or resource.  They will, also, respond to the questions and comments from Monday's Exit tickets. 

- Sara Oswald, High School Principal and  K-12  Curriculum Director, West Branch
- David Keane, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, West Burlington
- Kevin Vidergar - Academy Organizer, Director of Teaching & Learning, Perry
- Dr. Mona Yanacheak, System Coach & Education Consultant, Northwest Area Education Agency, Sioux City, IA
- Becky  Martin,  retired from Cedar Rapids,  Moderator

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Leading with Data: Digging into FastBridge Reports     
Rooms 108 & 109      (# 2.2.O)
Function: Data Analysis      Strand: Overview

Participants will be able to:
1. Describe types and purposes of assessment.
2. Build awareness of how to systematically use FastBridge data, reports and resources.
3. Reflect on and plan for infrastructure improvements at the building or district.
4. Receive additional resources for future support. 

Shannon Harken, PLLC Heartland AEA 

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Using Data to Inform Systems-Level Change      
Large Group Room    (# 2.2.S)   
Function: Data Analysis     Strand: Special Topic

This session outlines data processes district leaders can use to inform school improvement initiatives from the classroom to the board table and beyond. Session participants will: -understand the importance of both qualitative and quantitative data in the continuous improvement process; -recognize the power of data analysis integrity, alignment, simplicity, intentionality, and story; and -apply learning to their context.   

Dr. Angie Hanson, Director of School Improvement, Spencer Community School District
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System Thinking Sets the Stage     
Rooms 108 & 109     (# 2.3.O)   
Function: Process      Strand: Overview

The systems thinking session will allow participants to:
·         Identify & apply the Habits of a Systems Thinker
·         Use systems thinking tools/resources
·         Identify the components of the Plan-Do-Study-Act
The session will provide immediately useful tools and resources. 

Diane Campbell, Curriculum Director, Davenport
Becky Martin, Iowa ASCD and Retired Cedar Rapids

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Building a Culture of Trust and Inspiration     
Large Group Room  (# 2.3.D) 
Function: Relationships      Strand: Going Deeper  

Teachers and administrators are faced with decisions each day where other people's lives are impacted. These decisions can either inspire a staff toward greatness or cause them to retreat from the challenges of their positions. This presentation will discuss practical ways to build trust within the district in order to move people beyond motivation toward inspiration. This will multiply the power of your leadership and make your vision a reality.

Lowell Ernst, Director of K-12 Instruction, Pella CSD
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Accelerated Student Learning and the Critical Leadership Needed Today     Large Group Room     (# 2.4.S)
Function: CIA     Strand: Special Topic

Now more than ever, schools have an urgent need to demonstrate accelerated learning for all students. The actions of leaders at all levels are the linchpin of the learning environment. Reforming a system requires that staff work together to establish non-negotiable goals and ensure that all are involved in a collaborative goal-setting process for student achievement and classroom instruction. This session will outline the actions that two school districts undertook to make systemic organizational changes that resulted in significant accelerated gains in both reading and mathematics. Attendees will hear how untapped potential can be cultivated and how all stakeholders in two successful schools, one in Connecticut and one in Iowa, attained a deeper understanding of the systemic changes that were needed and implemented those changes. 

Dr. Pam Vogel, Former Superintendent at East Union, Iowa & Region One Schools, Connecticut
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System Thinking For Implementation     Rooms 108 & 109 (# 2.3.O)  
Function:  Process     Strand: Overview

This session focuses on application of Systems Thinking and Tools. Participants will  explore the application of these tools.
Outcomes:
1. Understand the benefits of systems thinking
2. Apply systems thinking habits
3. Understand the Plan, Do, Study, Act model
4. Engage in learning to use system tools for planning and implementation of the continuous improvement process

Diane Campbell, Davenport Curriculum Director  
Becky Martin, Iowa ASCD & Retired from Cedar Rapids CSD

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It Starts with Me: Supporting Staff with an Outward Mindset    
Large Group Room     (# 2.5.S) 

Function: Relationship Building      Strand: Special Topics

Join us for a dynamic and captivating presentation that will ignite your motivation and offer strategies to foster a culture of collaboration. This high-energy session is centered around the power of an outward mindset, providing practical tools and strategies to support your staff in cultivating empathy, understanding, and a shared sense of purpose. Get ready for an interactive experience that will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to unleash their full potential. 

Jim Wichman, Inspired Edification LLC 

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