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Thursday, October 27, 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, October 27, 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 27 • 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Academy for English Language Learners
This comprehensive program for 9th to 12th graders uses paraprofessionals to team-teach with classroom teachers to provide quality instruction across the CCCS areas. Learn how to improve HSPA scores, grades, attendance rates, and graduation rates of English Language Learners. Help increase the enrollment of English Language Learners in higher education.

Presenters from the Red Bank Regional School District:
Risa Cullinane, Supervisor, ELL/Bilingual Education, School Based Services
Maritza Rodriguez, Guidance Counselor

Davenport Autism Program
Learn how your district can implement a K-3 specialized program for children with autism, in the least restrictive setting possible. Increase communication skills, especially in a social setting. Explore ways to create individual inclusive opportunities based on student strengths and progress.

Presenters from the Harbor Township School District:
Louis DellaBarca, Principal
Dr. Bonnie Sebastian, Autism Coordinator

Developing a School or District Invention Convention
Here’s an opportunity to encourage divergent thinking, improve critical and creative thinking, improve writing and presentation skills, and improve self-esteem. By offering a K-12 invention program, your district can accomplish all of these things. The program encourages students to “think outside that box.” Learn how your district can provide opportunities without disrupting regular activities.

Presenter:
Elaine Mendelow, Gifted Specialist, Cinnaminson School District; Past President, New Jersey Association for Gifted Children

Differentiated Instruction: One Size Does Not Fit All
Explore how to use the principles of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners in grades K-12. Discuss the exciting exercises, activities, and techniques that can be used to assess student needs, execute strategic activities, and evaluate progress. Discuss how to get veteran teachers excited about these methods, and how to help new teachers handle the myriad of classroom needs.

Presenters from the Jackson Township School District:
Theresa Licitra, Assistant Principal
Lu Anne Meinders, Assistant Superintendent

Distinguished Readers
This K-2 program provides students with the opportunity to enjoy listening to adults read to them, while enabling them to understand the importance of reading at all ages. The “distinguished readers” come from all walks of life and occupations - white and blue collar. Not only are the children exposed to a wide range of occupations, but community members get a chance to appreciate the work being done in the schools.

Presenters from the Maple Shade School District:
Michelle Denault, Teacher
Katie Down, Teacher

Does Your School Have Character? Infusing an Anti-Bullying and Teasing Program
Learn about an initiative designed to promote the development of good character at the middle school level. Discuss such activities as “Mix it Up Day,” “Getting-to-Know-You,” “Dealing with Stress,” and “Friendly Refusals.” Explore issues that are specifically facing your district.

Presenters from the Montville School District:
Sharon Carr, Assistant Principal
John Gallucci, Principal

Effectively Utilizing a District-Wide Instructional Council
If you want a tool for improving instruction in your district, find out what it will take to organize an instructional council. Discuss who sits on the council, what their respective roles are, and how they interrelate among themselves and the board of education. See the variety of issues on which they provide valuable input.

Presenters from the Morris Plains School District:
Janeen Allmendinger, Teacher
Stephanie DeAngelis, Teacher

Enhancing World Language Acquisition Using Technology
The goal of this K-4 program is to maximize student achievement through effortless learning. Would you like something like that to fly in your district? Learn how to use technology to enhance the acquisition of a world language and the link between home and school. Discuss how to embed world language in the general education classroom and motivate students to continue to acquire language skills throughout their lives.

Presenters from the Linwood School District:
Karen Nazaroik, Teacher
Barbara Quinn, World Language Teacher

Environmental Studies
This culminating interdisciplinary unit instills in every 7th grade student an appreciation of the crucial role water plays in every aspect of life. Discuss the scientific tools, formulas, and protocols students use to run various tests and conduct a variety of investigations. Learn how they present their findings through an expansive variety of formats.

Presenters from the Lebanon Township School District:
Dawn Cappello, Science Teacher
Maria Jewett, Curriculum Coordinator

Family Literacy Program
This K-8 program provides adults and children with limited English proficiency with English language instruction in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to function effectively in an English-speaking environment. This 60-hour program, offered in the evening, runs from September through May and is taught by a certified ESL teacher. In addition to all else, it prepares adults for citizenship.

Presenters from the Little Falls Township School District:
Dr. Bruce deLyon, Superintendent
Grethe Ridley, ESL Teacher

Freedom Quilt
Woven through the K-8 social studies curriculum are threads of understanding that focus on human dignity, rights, freedoms and the commitments of individuals to institute change when faced with the realities of injustice. Explore how regular and special education students are challenged to put into words an expression of what freedom means to them and how they crest a block of a quilt based on those personal feelings.

Presenters from the Washington Twp School District (Gloucester):
Mary Byatt, Social Studies Teacher
Lois Lyons, Special Education Teacher

Get Connected: Linking Science and Social Studies with Guided Reading Instruction
Discuss revising the literacy curriculum to include guided reading instruction with the integration of science and social studies. Understand the process used to research guided reading content integration and materials, create and organize a materials library, and plan activities and lessons.

Presenters from the Glassboro School District:
Rita Procopio, Basic Skills Teacher/Coordinator
Mary Wurst, Teacher

Honors Architectural Engineering
This program for grades 10-12 is a second-level pre-engineering course that provides additional knowledge/experience in architecture. Explore the instructional activities in residential and commercial planning, estimating materials and cost, proposal presentations, designing mechanical systems, and designing for the handicapped, and how they provide an in-depth understanding of architectural design and engineering.

Presenters from the Moorestown Township School District:
Robert T. Moffit Jr., Supervisor
Edward Wright Jr., Teacher

How to Beat the Tests or Using Data to Improve Teaching Practice
Discuss how to conduct a deep analysis of student achievement in your district. Focus on models of assessing achievement and the development of meaningful score reports, to support instructional design and accountability. Explore using this data to make informed instruction and policy decisions.

Presenter:
Dr. Anthony P. Cavanna, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research, Washington, DC

Infusing Character Education into a Schoolwide Program
This K-5 program uses both a school-developed ideology in combination with the NCLB program, “Community of Caring” to on the core values of respect, responsibility, caring, family, and trust. Discuss how this program move reward from extrinsic to intrinsic. Learn about the longitudinal study being conducted in cooperation with the New Jersey Center for Character Education.

Presenters from the Monroe Township School District (Gloucester):
Raymond C. Dinovi, Principal
Christine Gehringer, Character Education Advisor

MOEQ: Math Open-Ended Questions
This challenge-filled program for grades 2 and 3 helps prepare students for the types of NJ-ASK math open-ended questions they will experience on the third grade assessment. Discover how this program fosters ways for students to explain their thought processes when solving open-ended questions. Discuss the scoring method that provides data to improve and strengthen data.

Presenters from the Maple Shade School District:
Sandy Gallagher, Title 1 Math Teacher
Melissa Gershenbaum, Teacher

Only the Best: Selecting Top Tier Teachers
Recruiting, selecting, and employing top-notch teachers is critical to the success of the students. They are the people with the most direct contact with and connection to the students and their parents. Learn how to “weed” through the resumes, select candidates for interview, ask critical questions, and follow up with demonstration lessons and references.

Presenter:
Ralph Pesapane, Principal, School District of the Chathams

Public Relations Through Student Service: Building Bridges in your Community
Using Learn and Serve America funds, a successful service learning program, which achieved national, state, and local awards, was established for students in grades 7-12. Discuss the variety of innovative projects. Discover how a program like this can build your district’s credibility with the community.

Presenters from the Delsea Regional High School District:
Lauren Boerlin, Educator-English Department Melissa Williams, Educator-English Department

Second Grade Dinosaur Show
See how the study of dinosaurs is integrated across the 2nd grade curriculum, including language arts/literacy, mathematics, science, technology, music, and arts. Explore the roles of special area teaching that staff coordinates with classroom teachers to enrich the dinosaur experience. Discuss the culminating dinosaur show and the “dinorama” display.

Presenters from the Southampton Township School District:
Dawn Bozarth, Teacher
Nancy Freeman, Teacher

STAR Students Leading the Way to Historical Ocean Gate
Discuss student participation in this federally funded program for grades 3-6. Explore how teachers are provided with high quality, sustained, professional development and in-class support directly related to integrating technology with the NJCCCS, to increase student achievement in reading and writing. Learn how students seek innovative ways to incorporate new uses of technology into their learning experiences.

Presenters from the Ocean Gate School District:
Anne Marie Jakositz, Teacher
Dr. Toni C. Mullins, Superintendent

The NJN Digital Classroom and a USDOE Teaching American History Grant
Understand the concept of the NJN Digital Classroom and how it is used in conjunction with other media and Web resources, to support a professional development project funded by a USDOE Teaching American History Grant. Learn how a digital video library was used to create lessons for this six-district consortium project.

Presenters:
Robert Shamy, Supervisor of Social Studies and Medical Services, East Brunswick School District
Ronnie Weyl, Vice President for Public Affairs, New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority, Inc.

The Spanish Speaking World
This intermediate/middle school interdisciplinary project involves the integrated reading and language arts, Spanish, and technology classes. Discuss the process through which students select a Spanish-speaking country, research it via the Internet and the print media, take notes, complete a template, write a bibliography, create a travel brochure, and present their findings at a culmination “fiesta.”

Presenters from the Morris Plains School District:
Megan Griffith, Language Teacher
Susan McKinlay, Spanish Teacher

The Technology Enriched Music Classroom, Connections to the Web and More!
From the classroom to the stage the parents, and the community, the teacher/facilitator will explain successful strategies to enhance and support the general music classroom. See how, through the integration of technology, music addresses the CCCS and the workplace readiness standards. You will also review sample lessons, applicable software, and classroom management techniques.

Presenter:
Barbara Bender, Music Specialist, Little Falls School District

Three Cheers for Diversity
This developmental approach to teaching the essential components of character education is for students in grades K-2. It provides age-appropriate activities for students who are still developing views of themselves and the world, to foster and encourage tolerance and peacemaking skills. Each month a different life skill is introduced and researched.

Presenters from the Egg Harbor Township School District:
Dennis T. Burd, Principal
Karen Throckmorton, Facilitating Teacher

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Thursday, October 27 • 2 - 3:30 p.m.

A Multi-Faceted Approach to the Elementary Art Curriculum
Art instruction comes to life via a series of creative and innovative project running the scope and sequence of the elementary (K-8) art curriculum. Each lesson is multi-faceted and introduces students to a variety of concepts in both creative and innovative fashion. Students experience success in the final product, regardless of the individual student’s level of talent.

Presenter:
Kristin Rigby, Art Teacher, Morris Plains School District

Award Winning-Project Based Learning
Learn how a growing number of high schools are using a project-based learning environment in business education to meet career and technical education and well as information and technology standards. Receive a briefing on the International Business Practice Firm equips students with the ability to learn on the job, by making decisions, recognize problems, function in the global marketplace, and generate new ideas.

Presenter:
Carol L. Weber, Professor, Mercer County Community College

Creating a Bully-Free School Environment
Discuss the series of workshops developed for students in grades 1 through 5, which focus on how to deal with the bully, the victim, and the bystander. Explore the anti-bullying strategies employed by teachers, students, and staff. Learn what schools can do to create and implement a program that enlists the help of all students, parents, teachers, and staff.

Presenters from the Glen Rock School District:
Dr. George Connelly, Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Linda Weber, Principal

Creativity Fair
As our primary students of today look ahead to the working world of the 21st century, it will be essential for them to develop the skills of creative problem solvers and thinkers. This project allows youngsters to use their creative juices to participate in a school-wide event highlighting innovative student creations throughout the curriculum.

Presenters from the Morris Plains School District:
Janeen Allmendinger, Teacher
Stephanie DeAngelis, Teacher

Differentiated Ingestion: Managing Food Allergies in Young Students
Like students who require differentiated instruction in order to conquer the tasks of learning to read or do math, students with food allergies require a different approach to eating. Common occurrences such as daily snacks and eating in the lunchroom, as well as occasional celebrations are all situations where food-allergic children must use special strategies. Learn how this K-3 programs helps them develop those strategies.

Presenter:
Karen Leister, School Nurse, School District of the Chathams

Elementary School Blogs: Connecting Writers and Technology Through Read2Write Program
Through the STAR-W Grant, K-8 teachers created the Read2Write program by providing monthly visits with authors, around the country, who serve as mentors to critique and support writing in the elementary classroom. They do this through blogging Web pages. Learn how students used online journals to discuss, analyze, and develop open-ended questions with their peers in the classroom and across the country.

Presenters from the Oxford Township School District:
Bridget Carvajal, Technology Support Teacher
Jeanne Kimball, Technology Coordinator

Family Science Jamboree
Fun-filled adventures in science await curious and inquisitive 4th grade minds. As learners immerse themselves in four exciting exploration stations that ignite the senses, true learning takes place. Explore the rocket launches, volcanic eruptions, and lots of good vibrations that energize students and parents, during three memorable evening sessions.

Presenters from the Little Falls Township School District:
Nina Capalbo, Science Teacher
Margaret Halupka, Science Teacher

Getting it Write: Student-to-Student Peer Tutoring Program
This peer tutoring program allows selected high school students to develop their own mentoring skills as they collaborate with student writers throughout the district. Discuss the intensive ½-day workshop for prospective tutors, the specific skills that are developed, and the strategies modeled.

Presenters from the Pascack Valley Regional High School District:
Dr. Barbara Sapienza, Principal
Dr. Edie Weinthal, District English Supervisor

Hilldale's Fifth Grade Science Fair
This program was implemented to provide opportunities for students to pursue individual interests and become personally and directly involved in scientific research. Delve into how 5th graders solve problems on their own using the scientific method. Discuss the students’ interactions with peers, teachers, and community members.

Presenters from the Montville Township School District:
Joanne Cartabona, Teacher
Kevin Haugh, Teacher

In the Bag: Family Literacy Program
This exciting Kindergarten literacy initiative reinforces the school-family connection and promotes carryover of curriculum objectives. Learn about the rotating “bookbags” that are sent home with students, and the activities for student and parents that they contain. Understand how this program is creating family togetherness while promoting literacy and learning activities.

Presenters from the Linwood School District:
Jennfier Mansueto, Kindergarten Teacher
Helen Sellevaag, Kindergarten Teacher

Knowing My 8 Rules for Safety: An Elementary School Personal Safety Program
This program is being conducted by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and the Monmouth County Superintendent’s Office in conjunction with the Center for Child Protection and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The goal of this program, the first of its kind in the state, is to coordinate the efforts of agencies, educational programs, and public and private services to break the cycle of violence against children. Discuss how “Knowing My 8 Rules for Safety” is presented to children in grades K-3.

Presenters from the West Long Branch School District:
Jodi Ann Bocco, School Counselor
Sheriff Joseph Oxley, Monmouth County Sheriff, Monmouth County Sheriff's Office

Making the Connection
This art enrichment program for grade 3 and 4 is an important component of the success of the school’s integration of its yearly theme. Discover how each class works with the art teacher for a special four-week period to undertake class studies associated with a specific theme. Discuss the project associated with such themes as “Looking Forward…Looking Back,” and “Around the World in 180 Days.”

Presenters from the Little Falls Township School District:
Dr. Bruce deLyon, Superintendent
Laurie Hartke, Art Teacher

Maximize Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency in NJDOE Tests
Over the last seven years, up to 45% more students in such diverse districts as Lakewood, Trenton, Monmouth Beach, and Union City achieved proficiency in mathematics or literacy on NJASK, GEPA, or HSPA. Explore effective methods to maximize student achievement including: data-driven strategic planning; curriculum, instruction and resources alignment; criterion-referenced benchmark assessment; and intensive professional development.

Presenters:
Robert Fazio, Assistant Superintendent, Union City School District Dr. Susanne Richert, President, Global Insitute, Inc., Ocean Grove

Olympic Day
This is field day taken to the extreme for students in grades K-5. Every class in the school is involved in a day filled with relay races, problem solving, cooperative teamwork, and tons of fun. Discuss the involvement of the PTA, community, and the local police officers. Understand the relationship of this project to personal development and the CCCS.

Presenter:
Nancy Witte, Physical Education Teacher, Denville School District

Preserving Primary Sources
This across-the-curriculum, middle school project adds a unique dimension to the traditional research process by involving community members as sources of information related to the topics. Uncover how students become adept at interviewing and use technology to record their conversations. Understand their reactions when they find out that research can be done outside of the traditional sources.

Presenters from the Morris Plains School District:
Anthony Lardaro, Social Studies Teacher
Mary Grace Yost, Integrated Reading and Language Arts Teacher

Rainbow Connection: Creating a Family Learning Community
This evening program brings K-5 families together to learn and make art projects. With art as the core subject, families explore art and marine science, mathematics, and cultures. Understand how this program both brings families together to form positive connections with each other and the school community.

Presenter:
Rita R. Williams, Art Teacher, Plumstead Township School District

Relationships Are Everything! Capturing Kids' Hearts
Experience a model that fosters an environment of trust and sets the stage for a self-managed classroom, a conducive environment for learning, and a better school climate. Learn the importance of building trust and forming relationships. Come away with a better understanding of the saying, “If you have a child’s heart, you will have that child’s head.

Presenter:
Eva M. Ogens

Shake Hands with Shakespeare
Learn how gifted and talented 4th through 6th graders see Shakespeare come to life and begin a lifelong relationship enjoying the magic and timeless emotions of the Bard. Explore the myriad of Elizabethan hands-on activities including, writing sonnets with quill pens, constructing Globe Theater models, sewing bean bags for juggling, and creating pomander balls to ward off the plague.

Presenter:
Marilyn Hamot Ryan, Coordinator of Gifted Programming, Saddle Brook Township School District

Team Adventure: Challenge by Choice
This program aims to build friendship and camaraderie for all incoming 7th graders. Discuss the three-day period during which the entire class participates in a program that focuses on building community by fostering self-esteem, team building, and trust. Discuss the activities used and the methods of team formation used to ensure that authentic learning takes place.

Presenters from the Vernon Township School District:
Ellen Shapiro, Physical Education Teacher
Stewart Stumper, Assistant Principal

The Tapeless Television Studio - Merging IT and Your School TV
Have you been thinking about creating and educational television station in your district? Would you like to merge television production with information technology? Would you like to build and maintain a solid relationship with you community? If the answer to any or all questions was, “Yes,” stop here.

Presenter:
Joseph Masperi, Community Relations Specialist, Woodbridge Township School District

The Titanic: Third Grade Enrichment Program
This 3rd grade enrichment program help students explore the lifestyles of the passengers aboard the Titanic and relate to the history of the early 1900s. Interdisciplinary in approach, it includes art, music, library research, and physical education along with history. Take a peak at the culminating activity, the “Titanic Ball.”

Presenters from the Eatontown School District:
Carmella Kelly, Teacher, Gifted & Talented, Librarian
Susan Szczepanek, Gifted & Talented, Librarian

The Writing Journey
This year-long project for grades 2-4 has students actively engaged in daily reading and writing activities. Discuss the scaffolding approach which builds on students’ writing strengths and provides support and encouragement for students to improve on their weaknesses. Explore the formal and informal assessments that are used.

Presenters from the Bayonne School District:
Judy Czachur, Title I Teacher
Nancy Ruane, Principal

We the Students
This 4th grade civics unit uses a problem-based authentic learning task as the basis for instruction. Students learn about the US government by exercising their civic responsibilities and becoming active participants in their school. This involves designing a framework for a student council that reflects the democratic principles of the government. Discuss the range of activities from learning about the government to designing a symbol and writing an anthem.

Presenters from the Lebanon Township School District:
Joanne Hinkle, Teacher
Maria Jewett, Curriculum Coordinator

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