Raising Student Achievement Conference

Raising Student Achievement CONFERENCE 2004 December 6-8, 2004 Pheasant Run Resort St. Charles, Illinois Welcome to the Raising Student Achievement Conference Welcome to the Annual K-12 Statewide Raising Student Achievement Conference 2004 (RSAC). This conference has been specifically designed with Illinois school districts in mind. Therefore, we have selected our theme: As the RSAC planning committee designed this year s conference, they were very mindful of the challenges that face our school districts. With the pressure on teachers, administrators and districts to out perform their past test scores, the Raising Student Achievement Conference focus will deliver high quality instructional sessions to district teams on Subgroup Populations, Content Instruction, Data Analysis for School Improvement Planning and School Community Culture. This four-pronged program has over 140 sessions, daily keynote speakers, four administrators academies and several featured speakers. Each domain has been carefully selected for its sound, research-based, user friendly strategies to take back to your district for all students whether they are gifted, at risk, have special needs, or are in the mainstream. We look forward to seeing you in St. Charles! Regional Offices of Education in collaboration with the Intermediate Service Centers, and ISBE EBD/PBIS

General Conference Information Keynote Addresses Dr. Robert Marzano Monday, Dec. 6 What Works in Schools Dr. Robert Marzano is president of Marzano & Associates. He is the author of more than 20 books, 150 articles and chapters in books, and more than 100 curriculum guides and related materials for teachers and students in grades K-12. His works include Classroom Management that Works, What Works in Schools, Classroom Instruction that Works, and multiple other publications. Over his 35 years in education, Marzano has worked in every U.S. state and a host of countries in Europe and Asia. The central theme of his work has been translating research and theory into practical programs and tools for K-12 teachers and administrators. Dr. Marzano will show you how these strategies help students of all ages and learning levels to achieve more in a wide variety of subjects. Dr. Samuel Betances Tuesday, Dec. 7 Ensuring the Success of All Students in Our Multicultural Society Recognized as a gifted, inspirational, and motivational speaker, Dr. Samuel Betances insights and commitment to diversity issues rank him as invaluable in empowering leadership in the public and private sector. As a sociologist, educator, and professor of 20 years, he has taught race relations, the U.S. Latino experience, church and society, education and reform, and gender issues. His national and international travels, media exposure, sense of humor and bilingual/bicultural roots greatly enhance his creative commitment to equity and excellence in making diversity a plus for the bottom line. This great motivator was not supposed to make it. Out of the bowels of inner city poverty, stigma of minority group status, violence, welfare, and illiteracy in two languages, he arose. With strong spiritual convictions and his passion for reading, Samuel Betances has taken the hard lessons from the mean streets of life and reshaped them into his personal vision. He embarked on a journey from dropping out of school to a Doctorate from Harvard University. Marilee Sprenger Wednesday, Dec. 8 The Power of Emotional Intelligence Marilee Sprenger is a creative and compassionate educator who interprets and applies current brain research for classroom practice. She is an experienced classroom teacher at the elementary, middle, high school and university levels. Marilee s passion is brain-based teaching and best practices using brain research and differentiation. She speaks internationally and her interactive, and engaging style allows participants the opportunity to make connections to their classrooms and their students. She is affiliated with the American Academy of Neurology and is constantly updated on current research. Marilee is author of several books including Learning and Memory, The Brain in Action, Becoming a Wiz at Brain-based Teaching, and Differentiation through Learning Styles and Memory. She has a new book coming out soon from ASCD. Featured Speakers Carolyn Coil Assessment, Motivating Underachievers, Encouraging Achievement Dr. Bertie Kingore Differentiation, Student Managed Portfolios Assessment, Motivating Excellence Dr. Michael Heggerty Increasing Student s Phonemic Awareness, Word Identification Skills Meg Ormiston Technology Resources to Support: Struggling Readers, Students with LD, and Practical Math Strategies Quality Quinn Two Years Growth for One Year of Instruction Over 140 Concurrent Sessions Professional Development Workshops Local and national experts will offer a variety of one and two-hour demonstrations and hands-on workshops, providing additional awareness and training opportunities for attendees in the areas of content/instruction, data/assessment, school climate, leadership, school improvement planning, and subgroup populations. Administrators Academy Schedule You must attend the full 6 hour course to receive credit for the Academy. I. NCLB and the SIP Process (Presenter: Kay Poyner Brown) Monday, December 6 9:45 a.m. 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 7 9:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. II. Challenges and Strategies in Working with Special Populations Students (Presenter: Dr. Susan Goodale) Monday, December 6 9:45 a.m. 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 7 9:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. III. The Digital Leader @ School (Presenter: Meg Ormiston) Tuesday, December 7 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 8 9:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. IV. Leadership and Challenging Times (Presenter: Dr. Susan Goodale) Tuesday, December 7 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 8 9:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. REMEMBER, WITH THIS SCHEDULE YOU CAN ATTEND TWO ADMINISTRATORS ACADEMIES AT THIS CONFERENCE OVER THE THREE DAYS AND STILL ATTEND KEYNOTES AND CONCURRENT SESSIONS! Exhibit Hall Explore education related products in our exhibit hall to purchase the latest instructional tools and resources. Vendor drawings daily! The exhibit hall will be open during the following hours: Monday, December 6 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 7 7 a.m. 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 8 7 a.m. 2 p.m. Welcome Reception Monday, December 6 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Join us at the grand opening of the exhibit hall for conference attendees. Light appetizers will be provided to all registered guests. Network with fellow conference attendees, meet exhibitors, and register for fantastic gift baskets provided by the Regional Offices of Education.

Conference Schedule Conference Schedule Sunday, December 5 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Registration Monday, December 6 7:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Keynote 9:45 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Administrators Academies (Day 1) 9:45 a.m. 4:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions Noon 1:00 p.m. Lunch 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception & Exhibitors Tuesday, December 7 7:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Keynote 9:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Administrators Academies (Day 1 Con t) 9:45 a.m. 4:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions Noon 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Administrators Academies (Day 2) 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Exhibitors Wednesday, December 8 7:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Keynote 9:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Administrators Academies (Day 2 Con t) 9:45 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions Noon 1:00 p.m. Lunch 7:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Exhibitors CPDU Recertification Credit Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDUs) will be provided by the LaSalle County Regional Office of Education. The number of CPDU credits available: Monday, December 6 Up to 7 CPDUs Tuesday, December 7 Up to 7 CPDUs Wednesday, December 8 Up to 6 CPDUs Administrator Recertification Administrators Academy Credit will be provided by the Kane County Regional Office of Education. Administrative Professional Development Activity Hours: Monday, December 6 Up to 7 Hours Tuesday, December 7 Up to 7 Hours Wednesday, December 8 Up to 6 Hours Continental Breakfast and Lunch Included with Registration Fee Lodging and Entertainment http: pheasantrun.com Rooms at Pheasant Run Resort & Spa are available at the following rates: $99 Single* $109 Double* (*plus $2.50 Energy Charge + 11% Tax) Please call Pheasant Run Resort & Spa for room reservations and driving directions 1-800-999-3319. Mention RSAC for reduced rate. Additional Evening Activities Old St. Charles Downtown Shopping Chicago Premium Outlet Mall (20 Minutes) Charlestown Mall (Across the Street) Downtown Geneva Shopping (15 Minutes) Wide Variety of Dining Options (Within easy driving distance) Visit the St. Charles Visitor s Bureau at http://visitstcharles.com Tuesday Night Theater Special Performance A special performance for RSAC attendees will held at the new Pheasant Run Preservation Hall Studio Theater on Tuesday, December 7 at 8:00 p.m. Attendees will be delighted by the hilarious comedy, Roasting Chestnuts: Gina Bell Rocks! This humorous holiday performance, with its dysfunctional merry cast, will entertain you through laughter, jokes and song. Price: $25 per person Call Maggie at PR for reservations: 630-524-5071 Credit Card or Check Accepted Register Immediately! Limited Seating!

Raising Student Achievement Conference 2004 Registration to be held December 6, 7, & 8, 2004 at PHEASANT RUN RESORT in St. Charles, IL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 19, 2004 Form PHEASANT RUN RESORT 4051 E. Main Street (Route 64/North Ave.) St. Charles, IL 60174 Conference Information: 815/434-0780 Hotel Room Information: 800/999-3319 (Mention RSAC for reduced rate) Driving Directions: 800/999-3319 or www.pheasantrun.com Last Name First Name District Name or Billing Office District Number District Office Address City State Zip District Phone School Name School Address City State Zip School Phone CONFERENCE FEES: Single Day: $120 per person Two Days: $210 per person All three days: $270 per person On-site registration: $150 per person per day Administrators Academy: additional $10 processing fee per academy FEES MUST BE PAID WITH REGISTRATION All Purchase Orders must be paid by November 19, 2004 Cancellations prior to November 19, 2004 are subject to $50.00 processing fee. NO REFUNDS AFTER November 19, 2004. Please register for the days you will be attending. Monday, December 6 - General Conference... Tuesday, December 7 - General Conference... Wednesday, December 8 - General Conference... Administrators Academy - Check the Academy or Academies you will be attending. See details at. You must attend the full 6 hour course to receive credit for the Academy. I. NCLB and the SIP Process - Monday 9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. AND Tuesday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.... $10 processing fee II. Challenges and Strategies in Working with Special Populations Students - Monday 9:45 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. AND Tuesday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.... $10 processing fee III. The Digital Leader @ School (Technology) - Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. AND Wednesday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.... $10 processing fee IV. Leadership and Challenging Times - Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. AND Wednesday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.... $10 processing fee... TOTAL PAYMENT: Check # or Money Order # Purchase Order # You must attach individual registration forms to P.O. P.O. s must be paid by November 19, 2004. We are now able to accept VISA and MasterCard circle You must furnish all requested information. Credit Card # Expiration Date or Name as it appears on credit card: Signature as it appears on credit card: 9999 999 CVV# (from the signature box on the back of your credit card: Your Credit Card Billing address: Mail registration form with payment to: Raising Student Achievement Conference c/o Jean Smith 119 W. Madison Street, Room 102 Ottawa, IL 61350 You may FAX your registration with credit card payment to: 815/434-2453 Conference to be held at Pheasant Run Resort St. Charles, IL 60174 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 19, 2004

Conference Registration Information Ways to Register Type Payment Date Due Registration Address U.S. Mail Visa, MasterCard, Check, Money Order, Purchase Order P.O. s must be PAID by Nov. 19th November 19, 2004 Raising Student Achievement Conference c/o Jean Smith 119 W. Madison Street Ottawa, IL 61350 Fax Visa, MasterCard, Purchase Order P.O. s must be PAID by Nov. 19th November 19, 2004 (815) 434-2453 The Conference Fee Includes: Continental Breakfast Lunch Opening Exhibitor Reception Exhibit Hall Keynote and Featured Speakers Concurrent Sessions Refund Policy Requests for refunds or purchase order cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellation requests will be subject to $50 administrative processing fee. Refund requests postmarked after November 19, 2004 will not be honored. No refunds will be given on site. Payment Options Purchase Order: Multiple registrations may be included on one purchase order; however, a separate registration form must be included for each conference attendee. A copy of the purchase order must accompany the registrations, or the purchase order number and billing information must be completed on the form. Purchase orders must be paid by November 19th. Check: Make checks payable to Raising Student Achievement Conference. Personal, School, District, State organization, money orders are accepted. U.S. funds only. Credit Card: On the registration form indicate Visa or MasterCard. Print or type the name of the cardholder, account number, CVV number and expiration date as it appears on the credit card. The cardholder must sign the registration form. Confirmations Acknowledgment of your registration will be mailed to your school district if your registration is received by November 19. Please call Mary at 815-434-0780 if you have questions regarding your registration. Name Badges Please pick up your name badges and conference materials at the registration desk in the Expo/Mega Center. Questions For further questions regarding conference registration, please call Mary at 815-434-0780 or e-mail at 2wheeler@roe35.k12.il.us. For general conference information, please call Jean Smith, Conference Chair, at 815-434-0780 or e-mail at rjsmith@roe35.k12.il.us. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL PURCHASE ORDERS OR CHECKS WITHOUT REGISTRATION FORMS. ALL FORMS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT OR PURCHASE ORDER OR THEY WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

RAISING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT CONFERENCE 2004 119 W. Madison Street, Room 102 Ottawa, IL 61350 Funding Sources: Title I, Title II, Title IV, Title V, Reading First, Early Childhood, 21st Century, System of Support Who Should Attend: Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Administrators Curriculum Directors Special Education Gifted ESL Welcome to the Annual Statewide K-12 Raising Student Achievement Conference December 6-8, 2004 Pheasant Run Resort St. Charles, Illinois 2004 129204 LKCS www.lk-cs.com Conference Strands: Content Instruction Subgroup Populations Data Analysis/School Improvement Planning Leadership School Culture Administrators Academies Sponsored by the Regional Offices of Education in collaboration with the Intermediate Service Centers and ISBE EBD/PBIS