Summer 2021 - TCC Series 3.0
Summer 2021 - TCC Series 3.0
Approaches, resources and tools for teaching and learning in K-16+ classrooms.
Educators will learn new ways to use engaging and relevant methods and technologies in these free sessions.
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June 22nd, 23rd, 24th
June 22nd, 23rd, 24th
Reading Strategies in the Content Area
Reading Strategies in the Content Area
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | Intended Audience: 5-8th Grade Teachers
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | Intended Audience: 5-8th Grade Teachers
Strong reading skills are important for success in content area classrooms, but it can be intimidating to incorporate reading into the curriculum on top of covering all of the material required in a course. In this session, a variety of evidence-based strategies will be shared that can be incorporated into what you are already doing in the classroom to help foster both reading and content skills.
Presenter: Anna Malone
Presenter: Anna Malone
Ms. Malone received her M.A.Ed. as a Reading Specialist from West Liberty University in May 2021. She will join Harrison County Schools as a Reading Specialist at Washington Irving Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year.
Bridging the Skill Gap: Creating Meaningful, Verifiable and Compliant Transition Focused IEPs
Bridging the Skill Gap: Creating Meaningful, Verifiable and Compliant Transition Focused IEPs
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: Middle/High School Special Education Teachers
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: Middle/High School Special Education Teachers
Simplify the process of developing compliant and meaningful transition IEPs. The Transition Gap Analysis Planning (TGAP) tool walks you through the creation of annual goals that authentically relate to the skills, knowledge and behaviors needed to close performance gaps to address the demands of the post-school environment.
Presenters: Lori Peterson and Matthew Wood
Presenters: Lori Peterson and Matthew Wood
Dr. Peterson is an Associate Professor and Coordinator Autism Certificate Program in the School of Special Education at the University of Northern Colorado.
Mr. Wood is an Instructor of Special Education in the M.A.Ed Program in the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University.
The Relaxation Station: Stress Management Strategies for the Classroom
The Relaxation Station: Stress Management Strategies for the Classroom
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-8th Grade Teachers
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-8th Grade Teachers
Learn some quick, easy strategies to teach students how to manage their mental health, regulate their emotions, and use their coping strategies in your classroom.
Presenter: Kathleen Wack
Presenter: Kathleen Wack
Mrs. Wack is Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education in the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University. She previously worked as a K-12 administrator, teacher and coach.
Mixed Reality in Learning Environments
Mixed Reality in Learning Environments
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon | Intended Audience: 6th-12th Grade Teachers and Higher Education Faculty
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon | Intended Audience: 6th-12th Grade Teachers and Higher Education Faculty
This session will explore embedding new augmented / virtual reality technologies developed at Carnegie Mellon University to bolster engagement, presence, and interaction in a hybrid learning environment. Requirements for the session: Chrome browser, webcam, and earbuds and/or headset with mic.
Presenter: John Balash
Presenter: John Balash
Mr. Balash is the Director of Educational Engagement at Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center.
National Board Certification: Awareness and Support
National Board Certification: Awareness and Support
Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Teachers
Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Teachers
This session will provide information and offer support to teachers considering the pursuit of their National Board certification. It is open to all teachers interested in learning about how to start their NBCT journey, which promotes quality teaching and advances professional practice.
Presenters: Rachel Miller, Melanie Riddle and Autumn Troullos
Presenters: Rachel Miller, Melanie Riddle and Autumn Troullos
Ms. Miller is a second career teacher having worked in public relations for 13 years before finally following her passion and becoming a teacher. She currently teaches 9th grade ELA at John Marshall High School in Marshall County Schools and previously taught middle school for ten years. Rachel has earned her National Board certification and serves as a facilitator for others who choose to take on the challenge.
Ms. Riddle graduated from West Liberty State College with a major in elementary education. She earned a Masters in Reading from West Virginia University. She began her career as a teacher at St. Francis in Moundsville, WV teaching fourth grade. Currently, she is a fourth grade teacher at Madison Elementary School in Wheeling, WV. Ms. Riddle earned the distinction of National Board Certified Teacher in 2017 as a Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood teacher.
Ms. Troullos is an 8th grade Math teacher at Union Local Middle School in Union Local Schools. She is a first generation college graduate who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education with a minor in Mathematics from Ohio University and a Master’s degree in Educational Communication from West Virginia University. Shen has the distinction of being a National Board Certified Teacher and now serves as a mentor and facilitator to teacher candidates as they journey toward certification.
Creative Dramatics in the Early Childhood Classroom
Creative Dramatics in the Early Childhood Classroom
Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Teachers
Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Teachers
Get your classroom up and moving, using their imaginations, bodies and voices to bring stories to life in an engaging new one. Learn process based creative dramatics strategies that you can easily apply to storytime, reading, and a variety of other subject areas. No previous theatre or performance experience required. Bring your childlike sense of play and excitement for story and get ready for a fun interactive session!
Presenter: Meredith Hoppe
Presenter: Meredith Hoppe
Ms. Hoppe is a Theatre Maker and Educator specializing in Applied Theatre, Puppetry, Theatre for Young Audiences and Art Activism. She is the Theatre Ensemble Director and Special Projects Coordinator at Hope Academy of Music and the Arts and a rostered teaching artist for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and City Theatre Company. Ms. Hoppe teaches Theatre and Education at Point Park University and has been a teaching artist and instructor at West Liberty University.
June 29th, 30th, July 1st
June 29th, 30th, July 1st
Classroom Management using Love & Logic
Classroom Management using Love & Logic
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-5th Grade Teachers
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-5th Grade Teachers
Love & Logic is a management style that brings responsibility and self-discipline into the classroom using a positive discipline approach, logical consequences. This session will discuss some key tenants of Love & Logic, with special focus on the “banking” system in the classroom and empathy.
Presenter: Melesa Swartz
Presenter: Melesa Swartz
Mrs. Swartz is an Assistant Professor in the Teacher Education Program in the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University.
I Come from a Place: An Interdisciplinary Project
I Come from a Place: An Interdisciplinary Project
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: 3rd-12th Grade Teachers
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: 3rd-12th Grade Teachers
We all come from a place, a place that is special and unique. Using poetry, drama, miscellaneous materials and digital apps like Canva, learn a fun and creative way to get to know your students, where they are from, and inspire them to share the story of who they are. This art-based activity can be applied across the curriculum and the possibilities for integration are endless!
Presenter: Meredith Hoppe
Presenter: Meredith Hoppe
Ms. Hoppe is a Theatre Maker and Educator specializing in Applied Theatre, Puppetry, Theatre for Young Audiences and Art Activism. She is the Theatre Ensemble Director and Special Projects Coordinator at Hope Academy of Music and the Arts and a rostered teaching artist for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and City Theatre Company. Ms. Hoppe teaches Theatre and Education at Point Park University and has been a teaching artist and instructor at West Liberty University.
Contemporary Time Capsules
Contemporary Time Capsules
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-Post Secondary Teachers
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-Post Secondary Teachers
Learn how a simple cardboard box led to Andy Warhol’s largest collecting project Time Capsules. In this session we will examine how time capsules reveal important information about people, places, and cultures. In Warhol’s spirit of collecting, we will also discuss two contemporary takes on the time capsule: Community Time Capsules and the Gen-Z Time Capsule. These time capsules are a collection of personal objects and stories that provide a window into Pittsburgh’s rich immigrant culture as well as Generation Z’s emergence as a defining force in contemporary culture.
Presenters: Nicole Denzelon and Heather White from The Andy Warhol Museum
Presenters: Nicole Denzelon and Heather White from The Andy Warhol Museum
Ms. Dezelon is the Associate Director of Learning and Ms. White is the Artists and Communities Program Coordinator at the Warhol Museum.
Using Shadow Puppets in the Classroom
Using Shadow Puppets in the Classroom
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: 3rd-12th Grade Teachers
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: 3rd-12th Grade Teachers
Learn to add some artistry and poetic visuals into your classroom with shadow puppets. In this session, participants will learn how to use simple shadow puppets to add creativity and visually reinforce learning objectives across the curriculum in virtual and in person classrooms. You will also make and perform your very own shadow puppet. Plan to have a few supplies with you: a file folder, a pair of scissors, either scotch tape or packing tape, a popsicle stick or wood skewer, and a flashlight (on the light on your phone).
Presenter: Meredith Hoppe
Presenter: Meredith Hoppe
Ms.Hoppe is a Theatre Maker and Educator specializing in Applied Theatre, Puppetry, Theatre for Young Audiences and Art Activism. She is the Theatre Ensemble Director and Special Projects Coordinator at Hope Academy of Music and the Arts and a rostered teaching artist for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and City Theatre Company. Ms. Hoppe teaches Theatre and Education at Point Park University and has been a teaching artist and instructor at West Liberty University. Ms. Hoppe received her MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences from the University of Central Florida in 2010.
Math Walk
Math Walk
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: 4th-8th Grade Math Teachers
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: 4th-8th Grade Math Teachers
Are you looking for strategies to build conversation, problem solving, and perseverance in your math class? Join this session to learn how to get your students engaged in rich math discussions while also enjoying an alternative environment.
Presenter: Autumn Troullos
Presenter: Autumn Troullos
Ms. Troullos is an 8th grade Math teacher at Union Local Middle School in Union Local Schools. She is a first generation college graduate who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education with a minor in Mathematics from Ohio University and a Master’s degree in Educational Communication from West Virginia University. She has the distinction of being a National Board Certified Teacher and now serves as a mentor and facilitator to teacher candidates as they journey toward certification.
Setting Up Students for Success During Small Group Instruction
Setting Up Students for Success During Small Group Instruction
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: PreK-2nd Grade Teachers
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: PreK-2nd Grade Teachers
During this session you will be introduced to multiple stations and rotation ideas that have proven success for independence and student ownership.
Presenter: Jason Yoho
Presenter: Jason Yoho
Mr. Yoho is a Kindergarten Teacher at Miner Elementary School in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
July 6th, 7th, 8th
July 6th, 7th, 8th
Develop Data Fluency, Global Competence and Future Ready Skills: Human Rights and Refugees Unit
Develop Data Fluency, Global Competence and Future Ready Skills: Human Rights and Refugees Unit
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: TBD
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: TBD
Explore the tools from a Human Rights and Refugees unit designed for a College in High School Spanish class that can guides students of various disciplines and levels to develop their data fluency, global competence and future ready skills. Participants will learn about telling compelling stories through interactive maps that pull from huge data sets with EarthTime developed by CMU’s CREATE Lab. Other rich resources that will be explored include the Youth for Human Rights tools available in 17 languages and an Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) and an Integrated Reading Model (IRM) that enable students to interpret challenging Spanish texts and critically analyze global refugee situations.
Presenter: Laura Fleischer Proaño
Presenter: Laura Fleischer Proaño
Ms. Laura Fleischer Proaño is a Spanish Teacher, Global Scholars Program Advisor and World Language Department Chair at Highlands High School in Natrona Heights, northeast of Pittsburgh. She actively contributes to ABC CREATE, a focused, regional approach to partner, assess, and expand STEAM Education in the Alle-Kiski area. She has worked, lived, studied and/or traveled to more than 30 countries around the world including Ecuador where she served as a Peace Corps volunteer for three years. Prior to teaching Spanish, she worked in the field of international development in Africa, Asia and Latin America for 10 years with a focus on education, health and microfinance.
Social Justice and Diversity in Children’s Literature
Social Justice and Diversity in Children’s Literature
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: PreK-5th Grade Teachers
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: PreK-5th Grade Teachers
This session will be focusing on topics such as diversity, inclusion, and social justice by infusing them with children’s literature. Some specific topics will include families and students with disabilities, folks who identify as LGBTQ, and families from a different culture and/or ethnicity. Educators will learn how to facilitate a safe, appropriate space for discussions and activities on these topics.
Presenter: Devon Thompson
Presenter: Devon Thompson
Mr. Thompson is a second-grade teacher at Ruth Ann Monroe Primary School in the Washington County Public Schools.
Integrating the Arts with Students Living with Learning Differences
Integrating the Arts with Students Living with Learning Differences
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.| Intended Audience: K-12th Grade Teachers
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.| Intended Audience: K-12th Grade Teachers
Learn new and creative approaches to working with students living with learning differences - using the arts! Theatre artists and educators Lindsay Zappala and Meredith Hoppe will share ideas, techniques, and learnings from their 4 year partnership with Pioneer Special Education Center in Pittsburgh where they have used theatre, visual art, and storytelling to create interactive, sensory experiences for students in K-12th grades. From tactile storytelling to playwriting and performance, learn how to engage students in new and exciting ways.
Presenters: Meredith Hoppe and Lindsay Zappala
Presenters: Meredith Hoppe and Lindsay Zappala
Ms.Hoppe is a Theatre Maker and Educator specializing in Applied Theatre, Puppetry, Theatre for Young Audiences and Art Activism. She is the Theatre Ensemble Director and Special Projects Coordinator at Hope Academy of Music and the Arts and a rostered teaching artist for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and City Theatre Company. Ms. Hoppe teaches Theatre and Education at Point Park University and has been a teaching artist and instructor at West Liberty University. Ms. Hoppe received her MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences from the University of Central Florida in 2010.
Ms. Zappala is an Adjunct Professor at Point Park University in the Cinema Arts department where she offers On-Camera Acting courses for both filmmakers and writers. She also teaches both youth and adult acting classes at Donna Belajac Actors studio as well as Hope Academy of Music and the Arts. Her work as a Teaching Artist through Pittsburgh City Theatre and Pioneer Education Center has been one of her most rewarding experiences. Ms. Zappala received her undergraduate degree in Theatre at Northwestern University and received her Masters in Entertainment Industry Management from Carnegie Mellon University.
Tips and Tricks: A Toolbox for Trauma
Tips and Tricks: A Toolbox for Trauma
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: Anyone in Education Related Fields
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: Anyone in Education Related Fields
The session will provide an understanding of trauma and an insight of signs and interventions in the classroom.
Presenter: Hilary Sayre
Presenter: Hilary Sayre
Ms. Sayre is a special education teacher at Madison Elementary School in Ohio County Schools. She is a graduate of West Liberty University and has a Master’s in Educational Psychology from WVU. She is currently working on a doctorate in Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction through Liberty University.
Mindfulness and Yoga in the Classroom
Mindfulness and Yoga in the Classroom
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: PreK - Adult
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: PreK - Adult
This session will show educators how to create a calm, yet energized classroom atmosphere. Meditation, yoga, and mindfulness will be presented as hands-on activities that can be used for any age from preschool to collegiate. These activities will support or regulate emotion-coping skills, focus/attention, stress, anxiety, and active bodies.
Presenter: Devon Thompson
Presenter: Devon Thompson
Mr. Thompson is a second-grade teacher at Ruth Ann Monroe Primary School in the Washington County Public Schools.
Designing a Team Culture within the Classroom
Designing a Team Culture within the Classroom
Thursday, July 8, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-12th Grade Teachers and Administrators
Thursday, July 8, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-12th Grade Teachers and Administrators
What do all purpose environments have in common? Recent research related to the culture of highly successful teams shows strong evidence that the intentional design of the environment by the leader has a major impact on the success of the team and the success of the individuals that make up that team. How can we use this research as educators to move from an individual focus to a team focused approach in the classroom?
Presenter: Zac Shutler
Presenter: Zac Shutler
Mr. Shutler is the principal of Union Local High School in the Union Local School District. He previously served as an administrator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. He has also been a district superintendent. Mr. Shutler is currently finishing his doctorate in educational leadership at the University of Findlay.
Classroom Instruction that Works: Practices for Increasing Student Achievement
Classroom Instruction that Works: Practices for Increasing Student Achievement
Thursday, July 8, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: K-12th Grade Teachers
Thursday, July 8, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: K-12th Grade Teachers
This session will cover Drs. Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock's best instruction practices for effective classroom instruction and increasing student achievement. These instructional practices serve as foundational building blocks for new educators, and remind seasoned educators of techniques research has found successful. During this session, there will be discussion regarding how these instructional strategies look in a classroom, which of these practices are educators already using, and lastly, how could these practices be easily translated into what is already being executed in the classroom. New teachers and those with less experience are encouraged to participate in this session.
Presenter: Brigid Davidson
Presenter: Brigid Davidson
Mrs. Davidson is a 5th Grade Teacher at the Rowlett Academy of Arts and Communication in Bradengton, FL where she also serves as a department chair and curriculum lead.
July 13th, 14th, 15th
July 13th, 14th, 15th
Writing Useful Educator Goals
Writing Useful Educator Goals
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: Intended Audience: PK-12th Grade West Virginia Teachers and Administrators
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: Intended Audience: PK-12th Grade West Virginia Teachers and Administrators
This session will cover the basics of the requirement for educator goals for West Virginia Teachers according to Policy 5310. It will also cover how to write goals that comply with the policy while making them useful for monitoring student learning and data-drive decision making. Teachers from other states will benefit from this session as well as it will cover the writing and progress monitoring of researched-based educator goals that are useful in any classroom.
Presenter: Eric Croasmun
Presenter: Eric Croasmun
Mr. Croasmun is Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Pleasants County Schools and an adjunct instructor of Educational Theory at WVU-Parkersburg.
Teaching Emotional Literacy in a Post-Pandemic World
Teaching Emotional Literacy in a Post-Pandemic World
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Teachers and High Education Faculty
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Teachers and High Education Faculty
Living through a global pandemic has been challenging to students, administrators and teachers alike, and is likely to have lasting impacts on the social and emotional skills and well-being of our students. This session will explore the concepts of emotional literacy and emotional competence, the implications of emotional literacy on social skills and academic achievement, as well as strategies for teaching emotional literacy skills.
Presenter: Hilary Bougher-Muckian
Presenter: Hilary Bougher-Muckian
Dr. Bougher-Muckian is Assistant Professor of Preschool Special Needs Education in the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University.
Magic in the Making
Magic in the Making
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-8th Grade Teachers
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-8th Grade Teachers
The maker movement has ignited the resurgence of hands-on, minds-on learning. “Making” is a powerful instructional strategy that naturally lends itself to both multidisciplinary experiences and personalized learning pathways. Regardless of trends in academic standards or standardized testing, making remains timeless, student-centered, engaging, and effective. This session will:
Define the essential skills and dispositions of a maker mindset
Describe the elements of co-designed learning spaces
Provide resources and routines for fostering creative thinking
Explore a variety of media and materials for making
Utilize text as a catalyst for making
Presenter: Mandi Figlioli
Presenter: Mandi Figlioli
Mrs. Figlioli is the Assistant to the Superintendent of the Burgettstown School District. As a former second grade teacher, curriculum specialist and maker education enthusiast, she has gained expertise in the areas of makerspace design and S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) integration. She is also the author of Miss Makey and the Magic Bin.
Statistics into Stories: Visual Representations of Data
Statistics into Stories: Visual Representations of Data
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: 3rd-12th Grade Teachers
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: 3rd-12th Grade Teachers
This session will explore the ways students can collect and analyze day-to-day and personal data and create visual representations of the data points. Their data “portraits” and “postcards” can then be used to tell their “stories” and analyze individual and group statistics.
Presenter: Lou Karas
Presenter: Lou Karas
Ms. Karas is the Director of the Center for Arts and Education in the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University.
POSTPONED TO FALL 2021
LGBTQ+ Resources and Programming at The Warhol Museum
LGBTQ+ Resources and Programming at The Warhol Museum
Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: 6th Grade-Post-Secondary Teachers
Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: 6th Grade-Post-Secondary Teachers
Learn how the museum embraces LGBTQ+ culture and Warhol’s role as a gay icon through its youth and public programming. From Dandy Andy tours exploring Warhol’s queer history to an annual LGBTQ+ Youth Prom that offers a safe, gender-inclusive space for LGBTQ+ young people. Discuss setting up inclusive spaces for youth with Heather White who runs the Gay, Straight, Student Alliance (GSSU) at the Pittsburgh Public Schools Creative and Performing Arts High School
Presenters: Nicole Denzelon and Heather White from The Andy Warhol Museum
Presenters: Nicole Denzelon and Heather White from The Andy Warhol Museum
Ms. Dezelon is the Associate Director of Learning and Ms. White is the Artists and Communities Program Coordinator at the Warhol Museum.
Playing Games Together: Co-Play from Diner Tables to Desks
Playing Games Together: Co-Play from Diner Tables to Desks
Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.| Intended Audience: 4th-8th Grade Teachers
Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.| Intended Audience: 4th-8th Grade Teachers
This session will illustrate how “Co-play” :— playing games together with intention and insights — can increase learning and levity. In this interactive session, we will expand participant’s’ vocabulary around playing games. We’ll explore and define together Co-play applications from the Living Room to the Classroom. Crafted by two industry professionals who are parents that find joy in gaming with their kids and who believe in the power of playful approaches for engagement and learning.
Presenters: Heather Mallak and Sabrina Culyba
Presenters: Heather Mallak and Sabrina Culyba
Heather Mallak is founder and Creative Director of PUBLIC STUD/O, a design practice that supports clients through communications + connections strategy. Heather has been creating alongside a diverse set of collaborators including architects, archivists, community developers, design thinkers, educators, inventors, makers, programmers and video game developers. Projects have led her to present at education and emerging technology conferences across the Country, and across the ocean. Her creative solutions have been featured by regional newspapers, local public broadcasting and on National Television.
Sabrina Culyba is a game designer specializing in transformational design for games and game-like experiences. Her professional work has spanned online games, VR, mobile apps, location-based entertainment, and board games. across a variety of industries from healthcare to education. Sabrina received her bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Masters in Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her family where she is currently designing games through her independent studio, Ludoliminal.
July 20th, 21st, 22nd
July 20th, 21st, 22nd
POSTPONED TO FALL 2021
Can You Relate? Can You Survive?
Can You Relate? Can You Survive?
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Administrators and Teachers and High Education Faculty
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Administrators and Teachers and High Education Faculty
The contextual factors within today's schools are not the same as generations prior. The impact of socio-economic statuses has teachers on their toes to meet all their students' needs. The Covid pandemic brought to light the impact of emotional poverty. This session is intended to review minds of different levels from poverty to wealth and the overall impact of mental health across all socio-economic statuses.
Presenter: Sarah Schimmel
Presenter: Sarah Schimmel
Dr. Schimmel is Associate Professor and Teacher Education Program Director in the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University.
POSTPONED TO FALL 2021
Residency Model: Rethinking Clinical Practice
Residency Model: Rethinking Clinical Practice
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Administrators and Teachers
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Administrators and Teachers
West Liberty University College of Education and Human Performance is reimagining Teacher Preparation with a Residency Model. The Residency model culminates in a yearlong clinical experience embedding teacher candidates in the classroom and community. West Liberty University Residency program created a blueprint helping establish guidelines and parameters to craft the Statewide West Virginia Residency model. How can you get involved? This is an informal discussion session and designed for question and answers.
Presenter: Sarah Schimmel
Presenter: Sarah Schimmel
Dr. Schimmel is Associate Professor and Teacher Education Program Director in the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University.
Communicating in the 21st Century Classroom
Communicating in the 21st Century Classroom
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-12th Grade Teachers
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-12th Grade Teachers
Teachers pride themselves on their ability to communicate content and thoughtfully plan meaningful learning experiences. Many likely assume they are skilled communicators; this is a risky assumption. Communication is a two way street. The key to communicating effectively is acknowledging that not everyone has the same style of communication. In this session, participants will unpack Dr. Tony Allesandra's four styles of communication, and how to work with learners and colleagues who have different preferred styles.
The session also explores four facets of communication:
Teacher ----> Student: Questioning strategies and effective tools for providing concise and timely feedback.
Student ----> Teacher: Options for offering students voice and choice to explore content and demonstrate mastery of skills
Student ----> Student: Suggestions for explicitly modeling, teaching and practicing brainstorming and conversational norms
Teacher ----> Teacher: Strategies and tools for becoming a connected educator and lifelong learner
Presenter: Mandi Figlioli
Presenter: Mandi Figlioli
Mrs. Figlioli is the Assistant to the Superintendent of the Burgettstown School District. She serves as the K-12 supervisor of curriculum and instruction, as well as professional development coordinator. Mandi champions for creativity, agency, and innovation for learners of all ages.
Enhancing PLCs and Professional Learning: Strategies to Boost Engagement and Improve Adult Learning
Enhancing PLCs and Professional Learning: Strategies to Boost Engagement and Improve Adult Learning
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-Higher Education Educators
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-Higher Education Educators
This session will explore strategies that support adult learning in a collaborative setting. These strategies can be useful in ongoing professional development and professional learning communities.
Presenter: Nicole Ennis
Presenter: Nicole Ennis
Dr. Ennis is the Director of Masters of Arts in Education Program in the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University. She has worked as a preschool and special education teacher, reading specialist, principal, and assistant superintendent. She is 2003 Graduate of West Liberty University with a B.A. in Elementary Education and Special Educations. She earned her M.A. in Reading Education from Marshall University and Principal and Superintendent Certification from Salem International University. Dr. Ennis is a 2017 graduate of Robert Morris University with a Ph.D. in Instructional Management and Leadership. Her research interests include reading education, special education, professional learning, and school leadership.
Micro Professional Development
Micro Professional Development
Thursday, July 22, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Teachers
Thursday, July 22, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Teachers
Have you ever seen a digital badge or that a colleague was an ambassador for a program (ex. Google Certified Educator)? This session will cover a variety of opportunities to strengthen your practice through digital and micro-credentials with webinars, online courses, and ambassador programs. These are especially great to continue developing your professional portfolio!
Presenter: Anna Malone
Presenter: Anna Malone
Ms. Malone received her M.A.Ed. as a Reading Specialist from West Liberty University in May 2021. She will join Harrison County Schools as a Reading Specialist at Washington Irving Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year.
Unpacking Content Standards
Unpacking Content Standards
Thursday, July 22, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Teachers
Thursday, July 22, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Teachers
Content standards are the heart of our curriculum and guide our instructional decisions. As a new or experienced teacher it can seem intimidating knowing where to begin and where to go with your standards. This session will cover where to start in the unpacking process. Content standards from West Virginia, Ohio, and Florida will be used as examples, but the unpacking strategy can be used with any state or national standards.
Presenters: Eric Croasmun and Brigid Davidson
Presenters: Eric Croasmun and Brigid Davidson
Mr. Croasmun is Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Pleasants County Schools and an adjunct instructor of Educational Theory at WVU-Parkersburg.
Mrs. Davidson is a 5th Grade Teacher at the Rowlett Academy of Arts and Communication in Bradengton, FL where she also serves as a department chair and curriculum lead.
July 27th, 28th, 29th
July 27th, 28th, 29th
Conversations with Educational Leaders: Embracing Opportunities Among Challenges
Conversations with Educational Leaders: Embracing Opportunities Among Challenges
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: Limited to K-12 School and District Administrators
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: Limited to K-12 School and District Administrators
As the global pandemic continues to impact all aspects of teaching and learning, it's increasingly important for educational leaders to remain connected with their colleagues. Join us for a facilitated discussion that allows administrators to exchange concerns, ideas, experiences, and resources with a group of their peers. Hear from diverse leaders across districts in a compassionate and supportive conversation. We encourage you to add your voice as we explore opportunities despite the challenges that have affected schools, teachers and their students.
Presenter: Cathy Monteroso
Presenter: Cathy Monteroso
Dr. Monteroso is the Dean of the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University.
Puppets on Film: Amp Up Technology and Art in your Classroom!
Puppets on Film: Amp Up Technology and Art in your Classroom!
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: 4-12th Grade Teachers
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: 4-12th Grade Teachers
Looking for a new and unique way to engage your upper elementary, middle and high school students? Using a combination of puppetry and film techniques, as well as items you have around the house, this interactive session will show you how to engage older students in the art of making, storytelling, and project based learning. Get ready to think like Speilburg and create like Henson to learn some original ideas you could apply directly in your classroom this fall!
Presenters: Meredith Hoppe and Lindsay Zappala
Presenters: Meredith Hoppe and Lindsay Zappala
Ms.Hoppe is a Theatre Maker and Educator specializing in Applied Theatre, Puppetry, Theatre for Young Audiences and Art Activism. She is the Theatre Ensemble Director and Special Projects Coordinator at Hope Academy of Music and the Arts and a rostered teaching artist for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and City Theatre Company. Ms. Hoppe teaches Theatre and Education at Point Park University and has been a teaching artist and instructor at West Liberty University. Ms. Hoppe received her MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences from the University of Central Florida in 2010.
Ms. Zappala is an Adjunct Professor at Point Park University in the Cinema Arts department where she offers On-Camera Acting courses for both filmmakers and writers. She also teaches both youth and adult acting classes at Donna Belajac Actors studio as well as Hope Academy of Music and the Arts. Her work as a Teaching Artist through Pittsburgh City Theatre and Pioneer Education Center has been one of her most rewarding experiences. Ms. Zappala received her undergraduate degree in Theatre at Northwestern University and received her Masters in Entertainment Industry Management from Carnegie Mellon University.
POSTPONED TO FALL 2021
Designing a Social/Emotional Curriculum for Elementary Classrooms
Designing a Social/Emotional Curriculum for Elementary Classrooms
Thursday, July 28, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-5th Grade Teachers
Thursday, July 28, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-5th Grade Teachers
The session will provide an overview on how to develop a social and emotional curriculum for use in elementary classrooms.
Presenter: Hilary Sayre
Presenter: Hilary Sayre
Ms. Sayre is a special education teacher at Madison Elementary School with Ohio County Schools. She is a graduate of West Liberty University and has a Master’s in Educational Psychology from WVU. She is currently working on a doctorate in Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction through Liberty University.
Hacking Objects
Hacking Objects
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-Adult Educators
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-Adult Educators
Do you like to reuse things? Change the way you use things? Do you think you could rethink an object or thing to be better or just something else? In this workshop you will transform something old or discarded to a new thing that YOU define! Work with things from recycled elements to LEDs and circuits! A small supply kit, including coin cell batteries and LEDs, will be mailed to participants registered at least one week before the session.
Presenter: Nina Barbuto
Presenter: Nina Barbuto
Ms. Barbuto’s passion for art, new media and social learning led her to found Assemble, a community space for arts + technology, in 2011. On her own, she works in a variety of media including architecture, film, sound, and installation and often explores the idea of recycling noise into a system or elevating the vernacular to the spectacular. She holds degrees in architecture from Southern California Institute of Architecture and Carnegie Mellon University, where she is also adjunct faculty.
Collaborations and Partnerships: Developing Mutually Beneficial Relationships
Collaborations and Partnerships: Developing Mutually Beneficial Relationships
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Teachers, School and District Administrators, and Organization Representatives
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-12th Grade Teachers, School and District Administrators, and Organization Representatives
Collaborations and partnerships can bring much needed resources and new opportunities to schools and organizations. This session will focus on how to create and sustain authentic and effective relationships between and among a wide variety of potential collaborators and partners. We’ll also discuss when to say yes, no or not yet when opportunities come up.
Presenter: Lou Karas
Presenter: Lou Karas
Ms. Karas is the Director of the Center for Arts and Education in the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University.
The New Homeroom
The New Homeroom
Thursday, July 29, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-5th Grade Teachers
Thursday, July 29, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.| Intended Audience: PreK-5th Grade Teachers
Are you struggling with finding a seat at a table that has already been set? Or maybe you are struggling to set a table that is inclusive? Join us to hear about our journey to create a customized approach to professional development that is responsive and dynamic. Through deep meaningful connections, we have created a venue that empowers educators through a personalized professional learning community. Together, we collaboratively identify areas of need, share current research based methodologies, and reflect on results. We will provide you the leadership tools to initiate or strengthen your professional learning communities to achieve collective efficacy.
Presenters: Autumn Troullos and Jen Wooding
Presenters: Autumn Troullos and Jen Wooding
Ms. Troullos is an 8th grade Math teacher at Union Local Middle School in Union Local Schools. She is a first generation college graduate who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education with a minor in Mathematics from Ohio University and a Master’s degree in Educational Communication from West Virginia University. Shen has the distinction of being a National Board Certified Teacher and now serves as a mentor and facilitator to teacher candidates as they journey toward certification.
Ms. Wooding is a Board Certified Special Education Teacher-Experienced and highly qualified Intervention Specialist with demonstrated leadership working in a public school environment. Skilled in Professional Coaching and Mentoring, Reading and Math Intervention, Grant Writing, IEP Development, RTI, and Team Facilitation. Problem solving professional with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Early Childhood Education from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, and a Master's degree in Elementary Education and Reading Specialist Endorsement from Ohio University. Doctoral Candidate in Education at University of Findlay.
Experimenting with Google Chrome
Experimenting with Google Chrome
Thursday, July 29, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-Adult Educators
Thursday, July 29, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.| Intended Audience: K-Adult Educators
Did you know that there are many fun Google Chrome Experiments that you can use as icebreakers, ways to learn about sound, and AI?! Dive in as we play and explore with these free resources for you and your students.
Presenter: Nina Barbuto
Presenter: Nina Barbuto
Ms. Barbuto’s passion for art, new media and social learning led her to found Assemble, a community space for arts + technology, in 2011. On her own, she works in a variety of media including architecture, film, sound, and installation and often explores the idea of recycling noise into a system or elevating the vernacular to the spectacular. She holds degrees in architecture from Southern California Institute of Architecture and Carnegie Mellon University, where she is also adjunct faculty.
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