West Virginia Network for Educational Excellence: 2018 Summer Summit Highlights

West Virginia Network for Educational Excellence: 2018 Summer Summit Highlights

West Virginia Network for Educational Excellence: Key Highlights of Summit NORTH, Session ONE July 16-18, 2018, Morgantown Waterfront by Marriott Hotel Continental breakfasts, lunches and snacks provided at no charge to participants. Monday, July 16 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (registration/continental breakfast begins at 9 a.m.) Remarks by Dr. Steven L. Paine, State Superintendent of Schools, and Ms. Katlin Thorsell, 2018 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Sessions include, but are not limited to: the formative assessment process, interim assessments, integrated physical activity. high school practice assessments with the College Board. Leadership Academy (M-F) begins Tuesday, July 17 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (continental breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.) Keynote: Kathy Shrock who will focus on the integration of technology at the classroom level. Sessions include, but not limited to: standards-focused technology integration for all programmatic levels device management, accessing assistive technologies, emerging technologies standards integration with technology by content area, and developmentally appropriate use of the Technology Integration Matrix. Metametrics, the company that created Lexiles and Quantiles, will share information about using Lexiles and Quantiles instructionally and to share information with families. Wednesday, July 18 8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m. (continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m.) Dr. Lou Maynus, Assistant State Superintendent for Teaching and Learning: Engaging Student Learning. Sessions will emphasize performance tasks and collecting evidence of learning. Plenary session: Dr. Maynus and Michele Blatt, Assistant State Superintendent of Schools for Accountability and Support: updates regarding WVBE policies and other pertinent information. Closing session: WV Network of Educational Excellence: Making Data-Driven Decisions to Sustain Standards-Focused Professional Learning. An optional technology playground will be available until 4 pm, where individuals can see some of the most recent technology out there for the classroom. Three hours of graduate credit will be available to participants for completion of Session ONE PLUS additional assignments (to be explained in more detail in the coming months). 2

2018 Summer Summit Highlights Key Highlights of Summit NORTH, Session TWO July 19-20, 2018, Morgantown Waterfront by Marriott Hotel, Lakeview Conference Center, Bridgeport Conference Center, and Morgantown Holiday Inn Continental breakfasts, lunches and snacks provided at no charge to participants. July 19 and 20 each begin with registration and continental breakfast at 7:30 am. The sessions start at 8:30 am and conclude by 4:30 pm daily. Thursday, July 19 K-2 Math Academy Morgantown Waterfront Marriott 3-5 Math Academy 6-8 Math Academy 9-12 Math Academy Pre-K K Literacy Academy 1-2 Literacy Academy 3-5 Literacy Academy 6-8 Literacy Academy 9-12 Literacy Academy K-5 Science Academy Bridgeport Conference Center 6-12 Science Academy K-5 Social St. Academy 6-12 Social St. Academy K-5 Arts Academy 6-12 Arts Academy Technology Integration Specialists Meeting New Special Educators Boot Camp Autism Boot Camp Hearing Impairments Boot Camp Vision Impairments Boot Camp Speech & Language Disorders Boot Camp Graduation 20/20 Meeting Gifted Education Boot Camp Leadership Academy continues Morgantown Holiday Inn Friday, July 20 Sessions from July 19 continue. Same as July 19 Morgantown Lakeview Conference Center Three hours of graduate credit will be available to participants for completion of Session TWO PLUS additional assignments (to be explained in more detail in the coming months). 3

West Virginia Network for Educational Excellence: Key Highlights of Summit SOUTH, Session ONE July 30-August 1, 2018, Charleston Civic Center Continental breakfasts, lunches and snacks provided at no charge to participants. Monday, July 30 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (registration/continental breakfast begins at 9 a.m.) Remarks by Dr. Steven L. Paine, State Superintendent of Schools, and Ms. Katlin Thorsell, 2018 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Sessions include, but are not limited to: the formative assessment process, interim assessments, integrated physical activity. high school practice assessments with the College Board. Leadership Academy (M-F) begins Tuesday, July 31 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (continental breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.) Keynote: Kate Kemler, Senior Researcher from Apple, who will focus on the integration of technology at the classroom level. Sessions include, but not limited to: standards-focused technology integration for all programmatic levels device management, accessing assistive technologies, emerging technologies standards integration with technology by content area, and developmentally appropriate use of the Technology Integration Matrix. Metametrics, the company that created Lexiles and Quantiles, will share information about using Lexiles and Quantiles instructionally and to share information with families. Wednesday, August 1 8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m. (continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m.) Dr. Lou Maynus, Assistant State Superintendent for Teaching and Learning: Engaging Student Learning. Sessions will emphasize performance tasks and collecting evidence of learning. Plenary session: Dr. Maynus and Michele Blatt, Assistant State Superintendent of Schools for Accountability and Support: updates regarding WVBE policies and other pertinent information. Closing session: WV Network of Educational Excellence: Making Data-Driven Decisions to Sustain Standards-Focused Professional Learning. An optional technology playground will be available until 4 pm, where individuals can see some of the most recent technology out there for the classroom. Three hours of graduate credit will be available to participants for completion of Session ONE PLUS additional assignments (to be explained in more detail in the coming months). 4

2018 Summer Summit Highlights Key Highlights of Summit SOUTH, Session TWO August 2-3, 2018, Charleston Civic Center, South Charleston Holiday Inn Express Continental breakfasts, lunches and snacks provided at no charge to participants. July 19 and 20 each begin with registration and continental breakfast at 7:30 am. The sessions start at 8:30 am and conclude by 4:30 pm daily. Thursday, August 2 K-2 Math Academy South Charleston Holiday Inn Express 3-5 Math Academy 6-8 Math Academy 9-12 Math Academy Pre-K K Literacy Academy 1-2 Literacy Academy 3-5 Literacy Academy 6-8 Literacy Academy 9-12 Literacy Academy New Special Educators Boot Camp Autism Boot Camp Hearing Impairments Boot Camp Vision Impairments Boot Camp Speech & Language Disorders Boot Camp Graduation 20/20 Meeting Gifted Education Boot Camp Leadership Academy continues Charleston Civic Center Friday, August 3 Sessions from August 2 continue. Same as August 2 Three hours of graduate credit will be available to participants for completion of Session TWO PLUS additional assignments (to be explained in more detail in the coming months). 5

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Steven L. Paine, Ed.D. West Virginia Superintendent of Schools