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Thursday, November 3 – Friday, November 4, 2016Greater Columbus Convention Center • Columbus, OH

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THANK YOU TO THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

(as of July 2016)

2016 Conference SponsorsCHANCELLOR’S CLUB

ARMADA, Ltd Creative Logical Solutions, Inc.Flik Independent School Dining

Skilling and Andrews Foundation

PRESIDENT’S CLUBCarney, Sandoe & Associates

HEAD’S CLUBAladdin an Elior Company

2016 Conference Exhibitors Aladdin an Elior Company

ARMADA, Ltd Barnes & Noble

Brookfield Academy - Leadership Training in Character Formation ProgramCarney, Sandoe & Associates

FCD Prevention WorksFinalsite

Flik Independent School Dining FolioCollaborative

FollettISACS Accreditation Services

ITSCOKay-Twelve.comLawrence SchoolLevel Up Village

Magic Hour CommunicationsNiteo Tours

RenWeb School Management SoftwareSAGE Dining Services

School Rush, Inc.Senior SystemsSmart Tuition SSS by NAIS

TIAA

And many more….

Dear ISACS Community,

The ISACS staff and Board of Trustees came together over the course of the 2015-16 school year to create a new strategic plan for our association. As you might imagine, professional development was one of the key areas of focus. From that work, this goal emerged:

ISACS will increase its efforts to model best practices and encourage a rich and innovative culture of professional learning to support ISACS schools through intentional, authentic professional development experiences for all faculty, administrators, and trustees.

Our Annual Conference is one of the avenues to contribute to a culture of professional learning in your school. We hope you will plan to participate, engage actively at the conference with colleagues near and far, and continue the conversations well after November. We invite you to jump in—and make the experience authentic and enduring.

Looking forward to learning with you in Columbus,

Claudia M. Daggett ISACS President

You won’t want to miss the powerful multimedia art exhibit A Peace of My Mind by John Noltner. The exhibit can be viewed in the Union Station Ballroom foyer next to the ISACS registration area throughout the two-day conference.

The ISACS Conference App is BACK for 2016! Download and peruse the conference mobile app with updated features starting October 27, 2016.

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Featured Speakers

PATRICK F. BASSETT spent eight years as president of ISACS before serving for 12 years as the president of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). He is now a senior consultant to schools and organizations on issues such as leadership, governance, and strategy. Bassett began his career in independent schools in 1970 as an English teacher, lacrosse coach, and dorm parent

at Woodberry Forest School, an all-boys boarding school. In 1980, he became headmaster of an all-girls school, Stuart Hall, where he remained until 1989, when he was appointed head of school at Pomfret School. He has served on numerous boards including Williams College, and he is also an adjunct faculty member of Teachers College, Columbia University.

SUZIE BOSS is a writer and consultant focusing on the power of teaching and learning to empower others to improve their lives and transform communities. She is a member of the national faculty of the Buck Institute for Education, an international resource for best practices in project based learning (PBL). She has also worked with educators online, facilitating webinars and extending

professional development events, including a summer PBL camp. Boss is co-author of Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age and Thinking Through Project-Based Learning: Guiding Deeper Inquiry and lead author of PBL for 21st Century Success: Teaching Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity. She is a contributor to Edutopia and the Stanford Social Innovation Review, and her work has appeared in Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, The New York Times, Huffington Post, and Newsweek. She holds a BA with distinction in communications from Stanford University. Find Boss’s blogs at reinventingpbl.blogspot.com and edutopia.org/suzie-boss.

LISA DAMOUR, PhD directs Laurel School’s Center for Research on Girls, writes a column for the New York Times’ Motherlode blog, maintains a private psychotherapy practice, consults and speaks internationally, and is a faculty associate of the Schubert Center for Child Studies and a clinical instructor at Case Western Reserve University. Damour is the author of numerous academic

papers, chapters, and books related to education and child development, including Abnormal Psychology, a widely-used college textbook co-authored with James Hansell. Damour’s latest book is Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood. She graduated with honors from Yale University and worked for the Yale Child Study Center before earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Michigan. She has been a fellow at Yale’s Edward Zigler Center for Child Development and Social Policy and the University of Michigan’s Power Foundation.

JAMES P. HONAN, EdM, EdD is a senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is also a faculty member at the Harvard Kennedy School and co-chair and senior associate director of the Advanced Leadership Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School as well as educational co-chair of the Institute for Educational Management. Honan serves as a consultant on

strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance measurement and management to colleges, universities, schools, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. His areas of interest include financial management of nonprofit and education organizations, strategic planning, organizational performance measurement and management issues, and higher education administration. He is the author of numerous publications. Honan holds a BA from Marist College, an MA from George Washington University, and an EdM and EdD from Harvard University.

SYLVIA MARTINEZ advocates for student-centered, project based learning, gender equity in technology, computer programming, and life-long learning, particularly in STEM areas. Martinez served as president of Generation YES, a nonprofit with a mission of empowering young people to improve schools and communities with modern technology. Previously,

she was in charge of product development at several software publishers, designing and creating video games and educational software. She also had a career in aerospace engineering as a senior scientist on the GPS navigational satellite system research and development. Martinez holds a master’s in educational technology and a bachelor’s in electrical engineering. She is the co-author of Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom. For more information, visit www.InventToLearn.com.

PAUL TOPOLOS grew up in Northern California and studied fine art in the US and UK. His lifelong interest in movies led him to the entertainment industry where he began work as a storyboard artist for the video game division of his childhood hero, George Lucas. He then went on to Lucasfilm where he briefly storyboarded on Star Wars Episode I and later was a

pre-visual matte painter on Star Wars Episode II. In 2002, Topolos went to work for Pixar Animation Studios. He has painted on feature films including Finding Nemo, Inside Out, and The Good Dinosaur. He has worked as a sketch artist, storyboard artist, color script artist, concept designer, and matte painter on many classic Pixar movies and shorts. He has also spoken and taught around the world and is currently using his time outside of work to complete his first children’s book.

TONY WAGNER serves as expert in residence at Harvard University’s new Innovation Lab. Prior to this appointment, Wagner was the first Innovation Education Fellow at the Technology & Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard and the founder and co-director of the Change Leadership Group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Previous experience includes years as a high school teacher, principal, university professor, and founding executive director of Educators for Social Responsibility. Wagner speaks at national and international conferences and has authored numerous articles and six books. Wagner’s most recent book is Most Likely To Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for The Innovation Era, co-authored by Ted Dintersmith. Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change The World was published to rave reviews and has been translated into 12 languages. His book, The

Global Achievement Gap continues to be an international best seller. Wagner recently served as the strategic education advisor for a new education documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed,” which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. He also collaborated with noted filmmaker Robert Compton to create a documentary, “The Finland Phenomenon: Inside The World’s Most Surprising School System.” Wagner earned an MAT and an EdD at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. For more information, visit www.tonywagner.com.

LARRY ROSENSTOCK is CEO and founding principal of High Tech High (www.hightechhigh.org), a network of twelve K-12 public charter schools in California, and is dean of the High Tech High Graduate School of Education. Rosenstock taught carpentry in urban high schools in Boston and Cambridge and was principal of the Rindge School of Technical Arts and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. A member of the Massachusetts and US Supreme Court Bars, he served as an attorney at the Harvard Center for Law and Education and was a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and at the University of California, Berkeley. He directed the federal New Urban High School Project and was president of the Price Charitable Fund. He and his work have been featured on Oprah, Lehrer, in Newsweek, and Forbes. He is a winner of the Ford Foundation Innovations in State and Local Government Award, is an Ashoka Fellow, and won the McGraw Prize in Education.

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ALEX BANDAR, PhD is an engineer by training, and entrepreneur by accident. Having worked in the field of manufacturing software, with clients from GM to Apple to the Defense Department, he now directs the Columbus Idea Foundry, the world’s largest community makerspace, which he began as a hobby and is now his full time career. Bandar speaks and consults regularly about this exciting new Maker Movement and has presented multiple TEDx talks on the subject. He was invited to deliver the Cultural Heritage presentation on behalf of the City of Columbus at the Intelligent Cities Forum in Manhattan.

CHRISTIAN LONG, EdM is the co-founder of WONDER, by Design, which explores the future of learning through a human-centered design lens. Long also founded Be Playful Design, as well as Prototype Design Lab. He speaks internationally on topics ranging from design thinking mindsets, trends in education, emerging technologies, and innovative school design practices. He founded and co-led TEDxBloomington and TEDxYouth@Columbus, as well as having received the only TEDx license in the world for a non-event for the TEDxClassroom Project. Long spent 15 years as an educator, coach, program director and experiential education leader. He holds a master’s degree in education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. For more information, visit www.wonderbydesign.org.

JOHN NOLTNER has told stories with images and words for 20 years for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. His work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Forbes Magazine, Midwest Living, the New York Daily News, and other publications. A Peace of My Mind is Noltner’s flagship effort, allowing him to use storytelling as a vehicle for bridging social, political, and cultural differences. Noltner has been asking people the simple (or not so simple) question, “What does peace mean to you?” The project combines photographs of diverse subjects and their personal stories exploring the meaning of peace. He has included the voices of Holocaust survivors, the homeless, political refugees and others. The project has been presented at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, the Peace and Justice Studies Association, and has received both regional and national awards.

BOB PEARLMAN is a 21st century school consultant and senior education consultant to the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Fielding Nair International, architects and change agents for education design. Pearlman was formerly director of strategic planning for the New Technology Foundation (now the New Tech Network), president of the Autodesk Foundation, and a former high school teacher. He speaks and consults in the US and abroad on 21st century learning and is a proponent of project based learning. For more information, visit www.bobpearlman.org.

SUZANNE ROBERTS has worked as a trainer, speaker, and facilitator for businesses and non-profits. She coaches leaders to become inspiring, resilient, and effective in their perspective domains and is the founder and principal of UnifyingSolutions. She completed training at the Strozzi Institute (The Center for Embodied Leadership and Mastery) and is part of their teaching team. Roberts combined studies in pre-med, psychology, and dance/movement, and earned a degree in holistic health. She developed Safe Conversation About Race with Jim White, and her passion to address racism and the intersection of class, race, and gender has led her to unify cultures of organizations through diversity and to ensure sufficient diversity in leadership within all levels of organizations.

ALEXANDRA SCOTT has served independent education for 30 years as a school head, teacher, coach, academic dean, and counselor. Currently, she is the director of development at the National Center for Transgender Equality, a leader in the emerging transgender movement, educational consultant, blogger, and author of “Prep School Transgender,” an article published in the summer 2014 issue of Independent School. Scott is a graduate of The Sidwell Friends School, has a BA from Hiram College and master’s degrees of divinity and theology from Duke University. In addition to her experience as a school leader and teacher, she was a certified school counselor and coach.

CARLA SILVER (@Carla_R_Silver) is the executive director and co-founder of Leadership+Design. She is an independent school educator, school administrator, and experience designer. She holds a BA in English and a MA in nonprofit management and leadership. Silver partners with schools on strategic design and enhancing the work of leadership teams and boards and designs experiential learning experiences for school leaders. She also leads workshops for faculty, administrative teams, and boards on design thinking, collaboration and group life, and leadership development. She has presented at numerous conferences and serves on the boards of Breakthrough Silicon Valley and the San Francisco School.

DOUGLAS A. SMITH is a former business leader who is enjoying a new passion for learning about, better practicing, and sharing the skills that lead to a flourishing life. In his business career he served as CEO of Kraft General Foods Canada, Borden Foods Corporation, and Best Brands Corporation. He is a consultant on leadership and organizational effectiveness, a teacher at DePauw University and Canyon Ranch on the subject of “happiness,” and is the author of Happiness: The Art of Living with Peace, Confidence and Joy. Most recently, he has been working to bring the benefits of Positive Education to The Wellington School, following the model of the Geelong School in Australia led by Martin Seligman and the University of Pennsylvania. He holds a BA and an honorary doctorate from DePauw University and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.

DAN ST. ROMAIN provides training to educators working with students at all developmental levels. St. Romain is passionate about helping educators shift their perspective on behavior and understand the best ways to provide support given the challenges posed in today’s classroom. After receiving his master’s in Education, he worked in private, residential and public school settings. His work as a self-contained behavior unit teacher, educational diagnostician, and director of a learning resource center has afforded him experience at all levels, in both general and special education settings. His greatest asset lies in his ability to offer rich insight into the connectedness between educational practices and student behavior. St. Romain is the author of 10 Simple Lessons for Better Behavior, 10 Simple Songs for Better Behavior, and his first children’s book, How Ya Feelin’ Juan Pablo Chameleon?, which was published earlier this year.

LISA VAN GEMERT (@gifted_guru) shares how to effectively meet the needs of gifted students while also serving all students. Van Gemert is the youth and education ambassador for Mensa, as well an international speaker on issues of neuropsychology and gifted education. She is an expert consultant to television shows, writer of award-winning lesson plans, and author of the children’s and teachers’ guides to the National Book Festival, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy. Van Gemert holds an MEd and serves as vice chair of the Student Advocacy Division of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

JAMES A. WHITE SR. is a master training management consultant, executive coach, and national speaker. He owns Performance Consulting Services, a business performance training, development, consulting, and coaching firm. He has many years of corporate, K-12/college education, and government training experience. He is the co-author of A Better World: Understanding How Your Personal Operating System Affects Culture, Diversity & Inclusion. White spoke at TEDxColumbus on the topic of diversity and race relations and was also selected as an International TEDtalk presenter. His presentations have received over one million hits, which led to a CNN international interview on race relations and law enforcement in America. In 2015, he was asked to take part in The Legacy Project – Echoing Greatness, a website designed to inspire people through the experiences and lessons learned from others.

Highlighted Speakers

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9:30 am – 3:30 pm(with a special session for board chairs & heads)

8:15 am – 9:15 amClaudia M. Daggett, ISACSSPECIAL SESSIONThe Board Chair/Head PartnershipThe quality of the partnership between board chair and head of school can make a significant impact on the degree to which a school serves its mission and realizes its strategic goals. Board chairs and heads are invited to join in a conversation about the nuances of this relationship and how best to nurture it. Chair and head are encouraged to attend together.

9:30 am – 11:30 amJames P. Honan, Harvard Graduate School of EducationBalancing Tradition & Change in Independent Schools: Challenges & Opportunities for Trustees in a Disruptive EraTrustees of independent schools currently find themselves in the middle of an array of fundamental and vexing challenges and opportunities as they exercise their governance responsibilities. Among the key questions facing independent schools are: How do we ensure that our mission and value proposition are relevant and vibrant? What strategic decisions will help to maintain a business model that is both financially sustainable and supportive of innovation and growth? How can our school best incorporate emerging developments in technology-mediated teaching and learning into our delivery model? This session will focus on the role trustees can play as their schools address the emerging challenges these questions present.

11:45 am – 1:15 pmISACS Luncheon with Larry RosenstockPlease see TL-1, page 6 for description.

1:30 pm – 3:30 pmPatrick F. Bassett, Heads Up Educational ConsultingCurrent Trends Impacting the Independent School SectorThis presentation extracts from recent NAIS Trendbooks the common trends around several topics to which boards and school leaders should pay attention: shifts in the economy related to purchasing power; shifts in school-age and teacher demographics; the landscape of access and affordability related to financial aid trends; student safety, health, and school climate; the philanthropy outlook; changes in the American family; and the diversity outlook.

Schools of the FutureHear how education in the 21st century is changing dramatically, influenced by the rapid adoption of technologies that now facilitate teaching and learning and access to information and knowledge. The central strategic and generative question addressed will be: Where is the school now positioned on the continuum of classical/traditional vs. progressive/innovative education, and where does it want to be?

Thursday Morning Sessions

9:00 am – 10:15 am

T-1 From Students to Learners: New Learning Environments for 21st Century Learners *Bob Pearlman, 21st Century School ConsultantStudents of the 21st century, in the US and elsewhere, need a richer school experience that connects them to the real world, real work, and quality relationships with teachers and adult mentors in the workplace and community. Take a virtual tour of the most innovative schools in the US, UK and Australia where students become self-directed and self-assessing learners. Learn about the new learning environments and the new language of school design that characterizes these re-designed schools. This session is for K-12 educators.

T-2 The Moral Life of Schools: Teaching Ethical Thinking & Moral CouragePatrick F. Bassett, Heads Up Educational Consultant Learn the various systems of ethical decision-making that schools should be including in the life skills element of their programming as well as embedding in the teachable moments that naturally arise in all subject area discussions, the daily world news, and events that happen in the life of the school. This session offers a rubric from the Institute of Global Ethics as well as practical crisis-mode decision-making frames of reference. This session is for all.

T-3 Design Strategies for Hacking & Prototyping Existing ClassroomsChristian Long, WONDER, by DesignExplore ways to improve existing classrooms and learning environments without spending money (or spending as little as possible). Think less about decorating and more about the ways design can improve classroom culture while learning how space can support various pedagogical strategies, communicate effectively and curate/celebrate key student work. Be introduced to case studies and leave with ways to translate the interactive design process to larger projects.

T-4 Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3: Identification of Gifted YouthLisa Van Gemert, Gifted GuruExplore what it means to be identified as gifted and what the tests really show (and don’t). Understand and be able to explain why scores sometimes change as well as the difference between precociousness and giftedness. Empower yourself with an understanding of the complexities of identification. The session is for all.

T-5 Technology for Project Based LearningShane Spicer & Jennifer Furey, ITSCOProject based learning (PBL) provides deeper understanding while enhancing student engage-ment bridging learners to the world. Explore the tech tools to help master the management

of projects, while students create meaningful products. Come with ideas of current projects you can turn into PBL gold! All are invited.

T-6 Global Connections Through Online & Traditional LearningShane Foster, Barstow SchoolLearn about added campuses and partnership programs across the US, Australia, China, Germany, Japan, and Spain. Hear how your school can adopt a similar framework that will increase student retention, marketing and admission, and class offerings while allowing students to network with students from across the globe. This session is for all.

T-7 The Play UnfoldsStacy Buehler, Baker Demonstration SchoolLearn the importance of play-based classrooms; structuring the classroom, not the children; encouraging children to create and construct using their own ideas and experiences; and planning and setting up classrooms that allow the necessary space children need to play, socialize, wonder, and explore. Learn songs for group time and transitions, including meditation exercises, as well as new ideas for sensory and science experiences. This session is for early childhood.

T-8 Going Beyond Coding: Teaching Computer Science in SchoolsDustin Wolf, Canterbury SchoolThere is a growing need for computer science (CS) professionals, but interest levels in CS are low because students are unaware of what studying CS actually involves and the different careers available to computer science professionals. Gain insight into creating a CS curriculum that will prepare the student for success. This session is for upper schools with a computer science program.

T-9 Cultivating Innovation from the Inside OutLaurie Pullen, Cranbrook SchoolsSupporting and developing innovative learning environments can be challenging at a large, complex school. Learn how cultivating innovative learning has moved from an organic process to an inclusive, coordinated approach that will inform a new Center for Innovation. Included will be fostering commitment, research, creating community, modeling innovative learning, and gathering feedback. Hear about learning experiences and future plans. All are welcome.

T-10 Design Thinking, Literacy & the LibraryMary Catherine Coleman, Francis W. Parker SchoolLearn how design thinking is used in the library to help students dive deeper into stories and how the process is used to facilitate empathy, collaboration, innovation, and creativity. Projects for grades K-2 will be shared as attendees walk through the process and engage in a design thinking challenge using literature. This session is for early childhood and lower school.

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T-11 Engaging Students in Philanthropy & Alumni/ae RelationsErich Hunker & Jennifer Conti, Columbus AcademyLearn how to engage and educate upper school students in alumni/ae relations and philanthropy and manage the positive, increased growth in various programs as a result. This session is for upper school and development.

T-12 Creating Global Citizens: Montessori Model UNBridget York, Oak Farm Montessori SchoolLearn to support students in the Model UN process. Learn about cultures, governments, and peoples of nations while using research, writing and oral communications skills. Develop critical thinking, problem solving and evaluative skills while debating current global issues and problems. Practice leadership in a real-life global situation and understand the need for peace and conflict resolution. All are welcome.

T-13 Feedback in a Flash: Time-saving Tech for Writing AssessmentDanielle Filas, Village Academy“I can’t. I’ve got grading to do.” It’s the common cry of educators. Digital technology offers collaborative and creative power to students and saves teachers from having to lug home piles of papers. Jotting down quick notes on paper seems easier than the gymnastics required to add a simple digital comment. Get your life back. Explore free time-saving tools and pedagogical tips to save time while empowering students through effective feedback. This session is for middle and upper school faculty.

T-14 10 Google Teacher HacksLaura Miller, Columbus AcademyExplore 10 specific highlights from the Google Certified Teacher training program including classroom examples, video tutorials, and training activities to take home. Streamline your classroom and curriculum with these free, simple, user-friendly Google tools. Highlights include how to easily create assessments and surveys with Forms, facilitate peer teaching with Slides, and implement project based learning while traveling the world with Tourbuilder. Plus learn how you can become a Google Certified Teacher. All are welcome.

T-15 Extending Learning Beyond Classroom WallsShelly Bowling & Debra Parkes, The Wellington SchoolLearn to design experiences that connect and extend learning across grade levels and subject areas. Leave with ideas for project based and experiential learning that maximize student engagement. Multiple examples will be shared. This session is for early childhood, lower and middle school faculty.

T-16 Using Primary Sources in Middle School: Whaling Log BooksChristopher McGinley, Sayre SchoolHear about a practical guide to using an increasingly popular primary resource, the whale ship log book of the 19th century. Students examine and transliterate a cursive log book, compose their own entries with fountain pens, and make whale stamps using linoleum cutters and pink erasers. This session is for middle school faculty.

T-17 Living on The Edge: A Unique Co-Curricular ProgramJames Calleroz White & Tracie Catlett, Louisville Collegiate SchoolLearn about putting all the administrators back into the classroom to teach in a unique co-curricular program called The Edge. Students take ethics, entrepreneurial problem solving, public speaking, financial literacy, philanthropy, and more. Classes are taught during the school day within the new block schedule. The Edge prepares students for life. This session is for upper school.

T-18 The Maker Approach to Everyday LearningBrita Willis, University School of MilwaukeeYoung learners are natural makers, tinkerers, and creators. Explore how to take “I wonder” statements a step further by digging deep into innovative practices and projects that involve both hands-on and digital materials. Leave with a toolbox of practical applications and resources to be used with young makers in both a formal makerspace and, more importantly, in your own classrooms. This session is for K-5.

T-19 A Different Approach to Problem SolvingKelly Telech & Mona Azeem, The Lexington SchoolDestination Imagination! Learn about an after school program that pro vides opportunities to promote problem-solving and teamwork through active participation in creative challenges. All are welcome.

T-20 Differentiating Hands-on STEM Projects for Diverse LearnersDarrin Bonecutter & Erika Maliwanag, Science & Arts AcademySuccessful hands-on projects that integrate science, math, art, and technology will be shared. Ways to meet the needs of diverse learners will be discussed while including techniques and strategies for all types of learners (ESL, twice exceptional, gifted, learning challenged, or the average student). See what will engage your students, no matter what their interests and passions. This session is for lower, middle and upper school science, math, art and technology.

T-21 A Cross-cultural Partnership with the Northern Cheyenne NationSam Chestnut & Matt Russ, The Lippman SchoolCultural competency is a critical skill for all. Students from The Lippman School and the Northern Cheyenne reservation have developed an experiential partnership where they learn together in one another’s respective communities. Learn a compelling method for identity-building through curriculum designed to immerse students in sacred traditions and experiences from diverse cultural perspectives. This platform transforms the way both communities understand history and how cultural identity impacts the way we understand our place in the global community. This session is for middle and upper.

T-22 Building a Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Navigating ChangeEdward Hollinger, Educational ConsultantChange does not come easy for us; personally, professionally and organizationally. As school leaders, we are expected to maintain the traditions and culture of our schools while at the same time lead the charge of change to assure the long-term health, vibrance and sustainability of our institutions. Often, these agendas are in conflict. Explore the reasons for resistance to change and the practical ways in which we can navigate needed change—thoughtfully, sensitively, yet urgently. This session is for faculty, administrators and trustees.

T-23 Getting Ready to Write the Self StudyKevin Rooney & Andy Gilla, ISACSA school in Year 7 (of 7), 10, or 1 of the accreditation cycle needs to complete a number of steps in order to be prepared to write the school’s Self-Study during Year 2 of the accreditation cycle. Re-affirming the school’s mission statement, considering and completing a survey of many of the school’s constituents, and scheduling a Kick Off workshop for the writing of the self study are some of the topics that will be covered. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions.

Thursday Morning Sessions

10:30 am – 11:45 am

T-24 We Make Makers: New Innovation Labs, Makerspaces, & Learning Communities *Bob Pearlman, 21st Century School ConsultantIn schools across the country, there is an explosion of new innovation labs, makerspaces, and library learning commons. Centers provide new learning environments for students to work individually or collaboratively on entrepreneurial, STEM, STEAM, and design thinking projects. Each of these centers also provides programs and pedagogy that, together with the new learning environments, develop a culture of self-directed and self-assessing learners. All are invited.

T-25 Developing a Maker Mindset as a TeacherChristian Long, WONDER, by DesignThe maker movement can seem intimidating to those without previous experience. Simultaneously, most maker movement conversations at schools center on the addition of a 3D printer, a specific robotics challenge, or the need to focus on STEM curriculum. Explore how to develop a maker mindset long before designing specific maker curriculum and experiences. Learn to adopt the attitude and mindset associated with makers and learn how this can play a valuable role in schools. This session is for all interested in the maker movement and its relevance to life at school and beyond the tools and technology.

T-26 25 Factors Great Teachers Have in CommonPatrick F. Bassett, Heads Up Educational ConsultingThis session will articulate the skill sets and attitudes exhibited by great teachers. A wisdom of the crowd group process will identify the top 5-6 factors most important that teachers do well and the top 5-6 factors most important that teachers need to improve. This session is for all.

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T-27 Teaching Like Lucy: Five-Minute Interventions to Calm Students & Build RelationshipsLisa Van Gemert, Gifted GuruTaking a page of out Lucy’s playbook from Peanuts, explore some tips and tricks for embracing five-minute opportunities to meet the needs of students. Get dozens of resources and strategies you can use to get a read on your students, calm a tense moment (even if it’s your own.), and deepen relationships to make the classroom a wonderful place to be. The session is for all.

T-28 The Secret Sauce of Blended LearningJennifer Furey & Bill Mooney, ITSCOCreating the perfect recipe for a blended learning environment can be a tricky balance. Join us as we discuss key ingredients for the blend of digital content and activity with face-to-face content and activity. We’ll also share some of our favorite web tools to use in blended learning. This session is for K-12.

T-29 Communication Strategies to Transform Your SchoolKim Ratcliff & Meredith Bortz, Battelle for KidsInnovative schools face the challenge of communicating changes in a way that brings everyone along toward a goal. Internal audi-ences including teachers, students, families, and administrators have different needs regard-ing information. Strategies for creating a cohe-sive message, differentiating opportunities for learning, and taking a dialogue-based communi-cations approach will be explored. Learn how to authentically engage with your internal audiences in creative and meaningful ways that staff and families won’t soon forget. This session is for all.

T-30 Creating A Culture of Quality in the Elementary ClassroomMeghan Breyer, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day SchoolHear about implementing an Expeditionary Learning model, a type of project based learning that focuses on the importance of student choice, dedication to high quality work, and presenting learning to an authentic audience beyond the classroom. Leave with resources and tools to implement this type of learning model within your own classroom. This session is for lower school.

T-31 Inquiry & Literacy in Science ClassroomsJessica Fries-Gaither, Columbus School for Girls & Terry Shiverdecker, Ohio State UniversityExperience how inquiry and literacy can be integrated in authentic and engaging learning cycle units. Hear a brief overview of research-based pedagogy and engage in active participation as this session draws upon the Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers: Using Nonfiction to Promote Science Literacy books. This session is for lower and middle science faculty.

T-32 Collaborative Professional Learning: A New FrameworkKristen Ellison & Sarah Vaughn, The Frances Xavier Warde SchoolExplore a framework for professional learning based on the Japanese lesson study technique and a video-based approach to observation and reflection. Centered on teacher-led inquiry, teacher teams collaborated to identify an instructional

challenge, conducted research, designed and implemented a lesson, collected evidence through video observation, and reflected with the emphasis on student learning rather than teacher evaluation. All are welcome.

T-33 A New Approach to Community Reads: Balancing Unity & ChoiceJan Toth-Chernin & Jenna Goldenberg, Greenhills SchoolHear about a new approach to a traditional community reads program designed to balance a shared literary experience and honor students’ literary choices. Explore the process as well as successes and challenges of implementation. Examine the aims of community reads programs and discuss how they can create meaningful experiences for our student communities. This session is for upper school.

T-34 I See, I Think, I Wonder: Columbus’s History Comes AliveMaureen Reedy & Staci Schulte, Columbus School for GirlsStudents find a mystery artifact—what could it be? Based on Making Learning Visible, students’ questions, observations, and reflections are used to guide instruction and deepen learning. Students explore historical fiction and use research and photos to write a script. Learn how using student documentation will transform teaching practice. This session is for early, lower and middle school.

T-35 Blindspots & Mindbugs: Understanding Implicit BiasBeckett Broh, Columbus AcademyImplicit bias refers to bias in judgment and/or behavior resulting from unconscious cognitive processes. These biases are present in all humans and can result in stereotyping and other forms of discrimination that impact our students’ experiences at school. Learn about the psychology and neuroscience of implicit bias, how it impacts people’s lives, and how to examine implicit bias at your school and explore tools and strategies for intervening. All are welcome.

T-36 Measuring & Understanding Student EngagementRobert Brisk, The Wellington SchoolThe MUSE Group (Measuring and Understanding Student Engagement) consists of 10 ISACS schools implementing innovative tools for measuring student engagement in the classroom. These tools help schools to drive students to higher levels of engagement. Heads from the MUSE schools will demonstrate these tools and illustrate the impact this work has had on their learning communities. Participants will be invited to try the tools themselves. This session is for middle and upper school.

T-37 Inquiry InfusionBenjamin Tierney, Convent of the Visitation SchoolEducation is filled with ill-defined buzzwords. One such word is inquiry. The inquiry approach, which can play an impactful role in all content areas, is often associated only with math and science. By refreshing/rebooting understanding of inquiry through the 5E approach, learn strategies, pedagogical considerations, and a framework for using a research-based inquiry approach that spans all content areas. All are welcome.

T-38 Fantasy, Creativity, & Community in 3DDan Jacobs, The Roeper SchoolOur students design fantasy worlds, create crises in their worlds, and send letters, in character, to elementary school students asking for assistance. While the younger students write, draw, and build their way to solutions, the older students illustrate the world with 3D graphics software. The project connects students from different schools, energizes interest in literacy and writing, helps develop 3D graphics skills, and promotes cooperation, community, and creativity across all ages and demographics. This session is for lower, middle and upper school.

T-39 Love STEM? Meet SLAM: Statistics, Language Arts, & MapsAdrian Pumphrey & Jane Sidey, Park Tudor SchoolEducators tend to separate math and English as unrelated subjects, yet humans created the first alphabetic texts at the same time as mathematically codifying the world in the form of the map. Digital maps and infographics have become important tools in business and academic spheres, which opens interesting questions, because maps are data-based images that tell stories and contain bias. When students analyze and create their own infographics, they must think critically and utilize interdisciplinary skills. This session is for middle and upper school.

T-40 You’re Never Too Old for Hands-on MathCatherine Katauskas & Darrin Bonecutter, Science & Arts AcademyExperience successful hands-on math activities that will engage and inspire your students. Participate in sample activities that offer students a kinesthetic experience and real-world applications of math skills that reach the most active, tactile, visual students. Leave with ideas, projects, and activities ready to use tomorrow. This session is for lower, middle and upper school math faculty.

T-41 Supporting School Community Through Restorative JusticeJacklyn Wells & Tara Reineck, Maumee Valley Country Day SchoolHear about restorative strategies for handling con-flict in independent school communities. Learn how to use restorative justice practices in cases of academic dishonesty, student-teacher and teach-er-teacher conflict, violations of community stan-dards, etc. Leave with tangible approaches to work-ing alongside students, faculty, and staff in order to repair relationships that have been harmed in school communities. All are welcome.

T-42 Exploring Vocation: What is Meaningful Work?Jill Donovan, John Burroughs SchoolWalk through a five-week unit as segments from literature and film clips are shared along with stories about students’ profound discoveries during independent projects and presentations. Explore and share your own powerful stories about what makes work meaningful. This session is for upper school faculty, particularly those teaching English.


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T-43 The Play ProjectsRachel Rich & Erin McNamara, Old Trail SchoolBring a new element of story writing to your class-room through this project that extends traditional pen and paper to the screen through the use of iMovie. Learn to guide students from being authors and illustrators to seeing their stories come to life through set development, costume design, and directing peers as cast members. Collaboration, compromise and leadership opportunities abound in this rich literacy experience that brings 21st cen-tury skills to life. This session is for early childhood.

T-44 Proactive & Effective Communication with ParentsChris Ambroso, Near North MontessoriCommunicating with parents is a significant part of any teacher’s daily work, and many teachers aren’t prepared for that aspect of their job. Examine real examples and practice interpreting what parents are really asking and saying. Discuss ways to build good will and trust with your parents through proactive, effective communication. This session is for all.

T-45 Computer Coding that Works for Your ClassroomDana Stewart, Catherine Cook SchoolComputer science is now a necessary part of a high quality education for American students. Learn ways to integrate computer science into existing curriculum using code including pattern making in preschool, using Scratch for writing in 3rd grade, or using Processing code for 8th grade math. Also included will be relevant assessment and differentiation strategies. This session is for grades PK–8.

T-46 Writing the School’s Self StudyJudy Bloch, University School of MilwaukeeIn Year 2 of the accreditation cycle, many school community members are involved with writing the school’s Self-Study. Comprised of multiple reports written by individual sub-committees about each area of a school, the document tells the visiting team both the current story and some future goals of the school. Guiding the steering committee, setting up committees to write reports, providing guidelines to committee chairs, writing reports, utilizing results from the constituent survey, and formatting the document are some of the topics to be covered. This session is recommended for those in Year 1 preparing for Year 2 (for a fall accreditation visit in Year 3) or in Year 2 (for a spring accreditation visit in Year 3). Bring your questions.

Thursday Luncheon

11:45 am – 1:15 pm

TL-1 Changing the SubjectLarry Rosenstock, High Tech HighThe world is changing, and perhaps schools should too. The artifacts of schooling that were established in the past have some elements worth keeping and most certainly some others that are now getting in the way of what schools can be.

Thursday Afternoon Workshop

1:30 pm – 4:15 pm

T-47 Designing Agile & Creative Learning Environments for Complex FuturesChristian Long, WONDER, by DesignWhat does it mean to think and solve as a designer in a complex educational future? How might this influence decision-making as we design compelling learning environments? What emerging design thinking trends invite looking outside the world of schooling for 21st century leadership/management strategies? What are examples of design practices that can guide a leadership team’s ongoing thinking, research, and exploration? How can leaders connect real-world design practices to 21st

century educational and organizational goals? How can this inform thinking about school culture, program and campus design, both now and in the future? Join us to explore how we can all utilize design thinking methodologies to design agile and creative learning environments for complex futures that integrate an ecology of culture, brand, pedagogy, professional practice, and spaces. Participate in an interactive design challenge and experience how design thinking can be utilized throughout the school. This session is for all.

Thursday Afternoon Sessions

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

T-48 Most Memorable Learning ExperienceLarry Rosenstock, High Tech HighThis protocol, from Project Zero at Harvard Graduate School of Education, explores how we, as educators, learned best ourselves and what this suggests for how we teach today. All are welcome.

T-49 From Students to Learners: New Learning Environments for 21st Century LearnersBob Pearlman, 21st Century School ConsultantPlease see T-1, page 3 for description.

T-50 Meeting Expectations for Innovation & Entrepreneurial Initiatives: Strategies & Tactics for Administrators & Teacher Leaders James P. Honan, Harvard Graduate School of EducationRapid and fundamental changes in teaching and learning have heightened expectations that administrators and teacher leaders are not only keeping pace, but rather, are proactively developing and executing innovative and entrepreneurial initiatives and projects. At the same time, there are pressures to continue to deliver high quality outcomes for ongoing/routine work in one’s portfolio. This session will focus on the strategies and tactics that administrators and teachers can use to balance these sometimes competing expectations. This session is for all.

T-51 Designing the Learning Adventure *Carla Silver, Leadership+DesignIn a highly digital and connected world, where information and content is abundant and accessible to students, how might the role of the teacher evolve from content expert to experience

designer? This interactive session is for learning-centered educators who are excited to design learning adventures and want to explore new possibilities for their role including co-creator and co-learner. Learn and practice habits, skill sets and mindsets of user experience designers that allow them to reimagine lessons with the needs and resources of contemporary learners in mind. This session is for lower, middle and upper school.

T-52 Teaching with a Critical Eye: What Critical Thinking Really Looks Like in a ClassroomLisa Van Gemert, Gifted GuruWe hear “teach kids to think critically” and “use high-level thinking.” But what does that really mean? Learn what deep thinking looks like in a classroom. Explore the research-supported ideas for deepening thinking, grab the tools you need, and leave knowing exactly what critical thinking means and how to do it. This session is for grades 3-12.

T-53 A Global Revolution Goes to School: The Maker MovementSylvia Martinez, Constructing Modern KnowledgeThe Maker Movement is a revolutionary collaboration of people learning to solve problems with modern tools and technology. Learners are combining new technologies and timeless craft traditions to create exciting projects and control their world. The implications are profound for engaging students, maintaining relevance, and preparing children to solve problems. The technological game-changers of 3D printing, physical computing and computer science require transformations in the learning environment. Educators can adapt technology and “can do” maker ethos to revitalize learner-centered teaching and learning. All are invited.

T-54 A Safe Conversation About Race *James White, Performance Consulting Services & Suzanne Roberts, UnifyingSolutionsHear about a forum from a unique white and black cultural and ethnic perspective to demonstrate a structure, process, and protocol to dialogue and come together to solve race relations in our communities and America—thus, creating a sense of urgency to take action. All are welcome.

T-55 Positive Education & Your School *Douglas A. Smith, www.whitepinemountain.comThe emerging field of Positive Psychology is founded on the belief that people want to live fulfilling, meaningful, joyful lives—they want to flourish. Since 2008, Martin Seligman has been working with the Geelong School in Australia to build this discipline into the Geelong curriculum with stunningly positive results. Smith, author of Happiness: The Art of Living with Peace Confidence and Joy, will share an overview of the Geelong experience and his work to begin building this emerging science into the curriculum of schools. All are invited.

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T-56 A Peace of My Mind: The Calling *John Noltner, A Peace of My MindA Peace of My Mind is a traveling multimedia art exhibit that explores the meaning of peace through portraits and personal stories asking diverse subjects the simple question, “What does peace mean to you?” Join the founder and artist John Noltner as he explains the motivation and process of creating this powerful collection and shares some of the diverse experiences and wisdom he learned along the way. The session will be followed by group dialogue and is for middle and upper school levels, though it has been adapted to all grade levels.

T-57 The Maker Movement, the Idea Foundry, & Empowering Grassroots Innovators *Alex Bandar, Columbus Idea FoundryLearn about the Maker Movement and how it is empowering innovators from 8 to 80 years of age, here in Columbus and beyond. Explore the possibilities and maximize the impact of digital prototyping (3D printers), open-source design software (free CAD programs), free education resources (YouTube and more) and how crowdfunding can fuel your idea. Background of the movement, examples of makerspaces, and successful case stories of grassroots innovators will be shared. All are invited.

T-58 Bridges to Personalized, Learner-Centered Education Through Hope & EngagementJamie Meade, Battelle for KidsMaking the shift to learner-centered education requires a fundamental shift in the roles of the teacher and student. Explore the power of student agency and ownership, fostered through hope and engagement. Achievement is essential for student success, but academic achievement alone does not ensure lifelong success and overall well-being of students. Learn how strategies to nurture important non-academic factors in classrooms and learner-centered education can take root and become a reality. Learn the research-based connections among hope, engagement, and academic achievement. All are welcome.

T-59 Tech Gadget ShowdownBill Mooney, Shane Spicer, & Jennifer Furey, ITSCOThere’s a showdown coming to ISACS. Interested in seeing some exciting gadgets that are making heads turn? In this fast-paced session, learn the name of a number of gadgets, get to play, and learn how to integrate these tools into the curriculum. All in K-12 are invited.

T-60 Morning Meeting Math MagicKatherine Schulz & Regan Pore, Lake Ridge AcademyExplore the unique ways teachers can bring mathematics alive during morning meetings all year long. Through visuals, demonstrations, and take-home projects, learn new and meaningful ways to incorporate basic, and increasingly complex, math skills in all parts of morning meeting. This session is for lower school.

T-61 The Language of Technology in a Reggio-inspired EnvironmentAdrianna Hollenbeck, University Lake School “Il bambino é fatto di cento.” Hear about an intentional use of technology and the first steps of a journey based on a strong image of the child. Learn about meaningful dialogue with materials and important relationships both with adults and peers. The search for connection, our reflections, and our story are told through digital photography, image manipulation and coding. This session is for early childhood and lower school.

T-62 Developmentally Appropriate Academic Rigor in KindergartenCarly Harvey & Megan Mathy, Lake Forest Country Day SchoolAcademic rigor and developmentally appropriate practice can coexist and lead to learning experiences that prepare children for success. Academic rigor is teaching with intentionality in order to align curricular domains with methodology that is drawn from the research on how children learn best. Aspects of a curriculum that set high yet attainable performance expectations, while creating a learning environment that respects social and emotional development will be shared. This session is for early childhood.

T-63 Hands-on, Minds-on: Navigating the Maker MovementKaren Redmond & Sarah McKeown, Laurel SchoolDo you want your students to be creators rather than consumers? Are you feeling challenged by space, time, and curricular goals? Hard-to-reach students getting you down? Be inspired by the evolving Maker Movement and get started today with materials and initiatives your school already has in place. This session is for lower and middle school STEAM faculty.

T-64 Nurturing a Progressive Culture in a Competitive SocietyJohn Novick, Francis W. Parker SchoolSchools must help children find the freedom to explore, develop their identities, and grow in spite of an anxious, competitive, often cynical culture that lacks patience for human development and imposes pressure to achieve benchmarks on a fixed timetable. How is it possible to honor and celebrate childhood, to encourage a growth mindset, nurture community, and teach wellness as a life-long priority? Concrete suggestions, as well as space for all to share their own ideas, will be provided. All are welcome.

T-65 Conduct & Use the ISACS School Community SurveyChris Everett, The Kensington Group, Inc.Designed to aid self-study/strategic planning chairs in administering the ISACS School Community Survey, this session will address how to conduct the survey from initial planning through final results. Learn the implications of decisions related to sample frame (one survey per student/household), split households, multi-hat responsibilities (e.g. faculty members who are parents), survey timing, and customized questions. Come to appreciate the benefits of the embedded alumni/ae survey for development initiatives. Bring your questions.

Thursday Afternoon Sessions

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

T-66 The Future of Work in Schools: The Creative & Collaborative Educator *Carla Silver, Leadership+DesignSchools are expected to develop creativity and collaboration in students. How might teachers and school leaders build capacity and model those same behaviors? How might we develop a culture of collaboration and creativity in our schools? How can we teach creativity and collaboration not as soft skills but as important behaviors needed to join and succeed in an innovation economy? Leave with a design challenge that will allow the development of your own creative collaboration skills and inspire creative and collaborative approaches: from meetings to learning spaces to curriculum design. This session is for all.

T-67 We Make Makers: New Innovation Labs, Makerspaces, & Learning CommunitiesBob Pearlman, 21st Century School ConsultantPlease see T-24, page 4 for description.

T-68 Game On: Using Game Theory to Invigorate the ClassroomLisa Van Gemert, Gifted GuruWhat do video game designers know that we don’t? Why do kids get addicted to games in a way they never get addicted to, say, social studies? Learn the secrets of the pros. Grab some fun tech tools along with the practical theory, and take your classroom to a different level. This session is for grades 1-12.

T-69 A Leadership Model for Abundant Results *Douglas A. Smith, www.whitepinemountain.comAll leaders need to have some model of leadership as a compass that enables them to see their work and that of their constituents in a constructive context that leads to superior results. Smith, former CEO of Best Brands and Borden Foods and author of Happiness: The Art of Living With Peace Confidence and Joy, will share a model of leadership which leads to abundant results, meaning that all constituents benefit from the leader’s actions. Leave with a model that defines leadership and sets forth clear steps to make your leadership more effective. This session is for all.

T-70 Girls & STEM: Leadership for Inclusion, Equity, & Action *Sylvia Martinez, Constructing Modern KnowledgeAre there ways to interest more girls in STEM, and keep them interested? Hear research, resources, and best practices to involve girls of all ages in STEM. Learn about the potential to bring new tools and technology to support hands-on learning across all grades and curriculum—plus areas that are of particular interest to girls. Explore how the collaborative, tinkering nature of global revolutions like the Maker Movement, open source, and project based learning dovetails with girls’ ability to work collaboratively and in a connected way. Creating a culture and climate of inclusion and equity goes well beyond the lessons in a classroom or buying the right tools and technology. All are invited.


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T-71 Micro AggressionsJames White, Performance Consulting Services & Suzanne Roberts, UnifyingSolutionsTo illuminate greater understanding of how the term got coined, learn what a micro aggression is and leave with examples from day-to-day communication with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Hear how raising consciousness can result in less harm and more opportunity for racial healing and unity. All are welcome.

T-72 A Peace of My Mind: The Conversation *John Noltner, A Peace of My MindJoin A Peace of My Mind’s founder John Noltner as he explains how his traveling exhibit has been used as a catalyst for dialog and vehicle for social change. Noltner will share an overview of the project and facilitate writing and discussion sessions with the participants to explore identity, values, and how storytelling can be used as a tool to bridge real and perceived differences. In a world that asks us to focus on our differences, A Peace of My Mind asks us to consider the common humanity that connects us. This session is most appropriate for middle and upper school levels, though it has been adapted to all grade levels.

T-73 How Can Schools, Libraries, & Museums Engage with the Maker Movement? *Alex Bandar, Columbus Idea FoundryLearn about the Maker Movement and how it can be translated to your school setting. Explore the possibilities and maximize the impact of crowdfunding, digital prototyping resources, open-source design software and free education resources. Empower students and teachers, artists and inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs from 8 years to 80 years of age. Leave with ideas and resources to join the movement. All are invited.

T-74 Cultivating Compassion in the Classroom & School CommunityRobyn McCloud Springer & Kirstin Nordhaus, Chiaravalle Montessori SchoolThis session will address methods for cultivating compassion within one’s school community and classroom. Methods for establishing compassion among faculty and staff through professional development and cross-program activities will be covered. Additionally, lessons that have been used to foster compassion in classrooms by exploring how art has been used as a form of activism throughout history will be shared. All are welcome.

T-75 A T.E.D. Talk: Tinkering, Engineering & Design ThinkingAbbie Bole & Karen Galloway, Laurel SchoolGather ideas and resources on how to incorporate tinkering, engineering and design thinking into your science curriculum. A brief overview of each of these creative processes (tinkering, engineering and design thinking) will be shared along with hands-on projects that illustrate how these processes can be integrated. Teaching your students how to solve problems and think divergently today will help build a better future tomorrow. Let’s show them how. All projects are adaptable for grades 1–8.

T-76 Turn Writer’s Workshop into a Lean, Mean Book-making MachineTrina Haygaru, International School of IndianaWe all use Writer’s Workshop. We know the benefits and love the approach but the organization is a nightmare. How do you juggle all those writing pieces? This question and so many more will be answered through a tried and true method of cranking out children’s writing. Review the organizational strategies and leave ready to start a whole new Writer’s Workshop when you return to school. This is for early childhood and lower school.

T-77 Making History Real: Teaching Through Community ExperiencesJulie Agar, Hawken SchoolWhether it be the fate of a convict in a federal resentencing trial or the realities of being an unemployed steel worker in Cleveland, experiences with real life situations in the community can help teachers engage students in historical topics and make them passionate about learning. Learn about two experiential courses that use community resources to make historical topics come alive for students. This session is for middle and upper school history, humanities, and government faculty.

T-78 Teacher Collaboration Through Learner-centered ConversationsSara Card & Paula Apostolou, Maumee Valley Country Day SchoolThis session will model strategies that can be used to consider the student learning experience and promote collaborative discussions with colleagues while developing instructional units, self-reflection, and assessment of student learning. Third and fourth-grade interdisciplinary units of study will be used to model two different strategies (tuning and stacking) that can be implemented by teaching teams of all levels. All are welcome.

T-79 Designing & Building an Innovation HubBrian King & Sheryl Primakow, Milwaukee Jewish Day SchoolDo you talk about making and innovation in your school but believe the school lacks the physical space(s) to make your dreams a reality? Join this interactive session about how one school, on a tight budget of $250,000, transformed 2,100 square feet of existing classroom and hallway space into an innovation hub. Be led through the project from its early planning stages to construction to getting students and teachers to use the space as a tool for 21st century learning. This session is for all.

T-80 Tech-enhanced Vegetable Gardens: An Environmental Ed ProjectSarah Cummins & Michael Martin, Virginia Chance SchoolToday’s electronic devices can be leveraged to enhance outdoor learning experiences. Learn how elementary students connect with nature and increase their environmental education knowledge by using GAFE tools, iPads, QR codes and more to: collect, analyze and present data; share service-learning messages; and create and disseminate information to students and teachers. Leave with purposeful technology-enhanced strategies that improve students’ environmental literacy and hands-on learning experiences. This session is for lower school.

T-81 How Boys LearnWilliam O’Neil, University SchoolReview current research on how boys learn best and then consider how best to design lessons, assign homework tasks, and create assessments so that they are motivated, reaching for conceptual understanding, and making meaningful connections between their learning and their experience. This session is for lower, middle and upper school.

T-82 International Academics & Intranational ClassroomsDavid Cramer & Jarrod Roark, Barstow SchoolIndependent schools have growing populations of international students and face challenges integrating those students into their communities. Do we assess these students in the same way, particularly in English classes? How can we bring out their voices and perspectives in an authentic and supportive way? How does the school work to create the best experience for every student? Presenters will discuss experiences and invite attendees to share strategies and concerns. This session is for middle and upper school.

T-83 Analyze & Interpret the ISACS School Community Survey ResultsChris Everett, The Kensington Group, Inc.Designed for self-study/strategic planning chairs, visiting team members, administrators, and board members, this session explores the survey benefits by focusing on the analysis of the data. Learn to translate survey results into self-study/strategic planning input, issues, and priorities. Understand how the new Summary and Administrative/Board Overview PPTs ease the self-study/planning process. Learn how correlation and regression analyses can guide resource allocation. Make the connection from survey results to planning, decision-making, and success. Bring your questions.

* This session will be repeated.

RECEPTION

4:30 pm – 5:30 pmJoin the ISACS Board, committees and

staff for a reception for heads of school, teacher representatives, diversity

practitioners at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Sponsored by ARMADA, Ltd,

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, and Flik Independent School Dining

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Friday Morning Sessions

9:00 am – 10:15 am

F-1 Global Concerns, Local Action *Suzie Boss, Author & Educational ConsultantLearn how to design meaningful projects that connect your students to global issues while focusing on solutions close to home. Explore strategies and tools to take inquiry learning beyond your classroom. Expect to make real-world connections during this hands-on session for elementary, middle, and upper school faculty and administrators.

F-2 The Power of Design in Film *Paul Topolos, Film ArtistWhen reading a book we imagine what the characters look like, and when working in film it is the same, only you actually have to create real drawings and paintings. There are cliché characters in film and literature, but the ones that really work and stay memorable somehow tap into a combination of originality and emotional or physical qualities that evoke the shared instincts and experiences of what it is to be human. We are all visual creatures, and, yet, when we watch a movie, sometimes we forget how a character’s visual design affects how we feel about them. This session will look at the designs of famous films and how and why they work. This session is for all.

F-3 EQ, School Culture & the Transgender Movement *Alexandra Scott, Transgender ConsultantHow does the dramatic appearance of transgender and gender non-binary students offer the opportunity to consider how biases affect all aspects of school life? Discussions related to social justice are incomplete unless they include the nature and impact of gender identity. Anyone interested in exploring the interrelationship between mindfulness, gender and the growth of emotional intelligence is invited. Also included: Transgender 101—understanding the basics.

F-4 PBL Gets a Make-over: Prompts, Scaffolding, & Assessment for the Maker Classroom Sylvia Martinez, Constructing Modern KnowledgeOf course students should have powerful hands-on project-based experiences in the classroom—but how does that happen? Explore how to design engaging prompts with helpful (but not too helpful) scaffolding. Discuss how to manage the project process when students are using cutting edge technology integrated with iterative design. Learn new research on assessment for projects and classroom practices with students using modern technology and materials. All are welcome.

F-5 Understanding the BrainDan St. Romain, Educational ConsultantIn this active session, participants will be guided on a fun journey through the brain. Learn the best ways to lock information into long-term memory, engage emotions, and help learners manage their own behavior as a means of successfully navigating the road of education. This session is for PK-12.

F-6 Designing the Learning AdventureCarla Silver, Leadership+DesignPlease see T-51, page 6 for description.

F-7 Positive Education & Your SchoolDouglas A. Smith, www.whitepinemountain.comPlease see T-55, page 6 for description.

F-8 A Safe Conversation About Race James White, Performance Consulting Services & Suzanne Roberts, UnifyingSolutionsPlease see T-54, page 6 for description.

F-9 The Maker Movement, the Idea Foundry, & Empowering Grassroots InnovatorsAlex Bandar, Columbus Idea FoundryPlease see T-57, page 7 for description.

F-10 Understanding Executive/Regulatory Difficulties *Steven Guy, NeuropsychologistWhat is executive functioning (EF)? Gain a founda-tional understanding of EF and learn of recent prog-ress in the definition and understanding of EF includ-ing a newer factor structure. Methods of assessment of EF will be discussed including performance-based measures and informant reports. All are welcome.

F-11 Engineering Design: Template for Critical Considerations in Integrated STEM Education Deb Besser & Debbie Monson, University of St. Thomas’ Center for EngineeringEngineering design as featured in the Next Generation Science Standards is clearly defined, but how do engineers actually use engineering design on a day-by-day basis? We will answer this question as we experience an authentic real world problem through the design process. Leave with an engineering challenge which includes problem definition, constraints, ideation, model development, engineering drawings, cooperation, communication, building and testing. Integrated STEM education including science lessons and mathematical lessons will be shared. This session is for middle and upper schools, though many lower schools are also using the materials.

F-12 The Maker Movement & PK-12 EducationAnnMarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas’ Center for EngineeringThe worldwide growth of the Maker Movement has provided a wide array of opportunities for educators and learning. This session will discuss making and what role it can play in schools. The session will also include a project. This session is for middle and upper schools, though many lower schools are also using the materials.

F-13 Shy or Phobic, Down or Depressed? Understanding Temperament & Mental HealthKatherine Howard, Old Trail SchoolHear how to differentiate between style differences and mental health challenges. When is it temperament and when is it a disorder? Topics covered include: recognizing and accommodating normal differences in disposition; helping students with mood or anxiety disorders; managing students who self-injure; balancing privacy with action plans; and the vocabulary to talk about this with students and parents. This session is for all.

F-14 From Rhetoric to Realization: Assessing Creative ThinkingLarry Goodman & Marina Vladova, Andrews Osborne AcademyCreative thinking (CT) skills are as crucial to col-legiate success as critical thinking skills, but for all the rhetorical flourish of how true this is, pedagogy and curriculum continue to focus on critical think-ing skills. Hear one school’s effort to differentiate its students with an assessment index designed to evaluate CT skills as a complement to the ubiq-uitous GPA. Learn how this enhanced assessment paradigm caused a profound pedagogical and cur-ricular shift in the classroom. This session is for all.

F-15 College Counseling for International StudentsSally Pont, Maumee Valley Country Day SchoolCounselors who work with international students are often charged with guiding students to colleges all over the US. But communicating messages related to college attendance in the US takes persistence. Strategies to address a variety of norms as well as the emphasis on standardized testing will be discussed. In addition, methods of communication that engender trust will be reviewed. This session is for upper school.

F-16 Storytelling: A Magical Method to Acquiring a Second LanguageElaine Winer & Scott Green, Wolcott SchoolAll students can acquire a second language with ease while having fun. Learn how students gain speaking proficiency by immersing in language rather than talking about it. Learn why and how the storytelling magic works. Leave understanding and speaking some Spanish. This session is for all world language teachers.

F-17 PeerView: Harnessing the Power of Peer FeedbackJeffrey Terwin & John Kruzan, The Wellington SchoolTalented peers are an underutilized resource for teachers. This session will provide an overview of the effectiveness of peer sharing and visitation, along with a variety of peer observation models that can be implemented, including approaches that leverage current communication technology. Leave the session with tools and technology that can easily be implemented at your school. This session is for all.

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F-18 Using Innovative Technology to Teach 21st Century SkillsJennifer Aquino, Cincinnati Country Day School & Natalya Seals, Little Sponges©Brain research confirms that bilingualism enhances brain development and children have an innate ability to learn multiple languages with ease before the age of seven. Yet, few schools have been able to capitalize on this amazing ability. Learn about a new method to improve language learning by 300% leveraging video technology, storytelling, and native speakers. This session is for early and lower school.

F-19 Developing Purpose: Laurel School’s Capstone ExperienceTrey Wilson & Tim Connell, Laurel SchoolUsing the lenses of civic engagement, entrepre-neurship, global studies and STEAM, hear about a capstone experience that is student driven and incorporates research, mentorship, student collaboration, leadership, internships, and travel into a three-and-a-half-year program. This session is for upper school.

F-20 iDesign Studio: Designing Instructional ExperiencesJamey Everett, Park Tudor SchoolAre you looking for new ways to inspire curiosity and intrinsic motivation in your students? Are you someone who believes “good enough” is never good enough? Apply the design thinking method to redesign an element of classroom instruction based on the needs of your students and your curricular goals. No previous design thinking experience necessary. This session is for lower and middle school.

F-21 Student Book Blogs: Improving Reading-writing with Google DocsMichael Martin, Virginia Chance SchoolInteractive book blogs provide a wealth of opportunities to engage students in best practices for reading, writing, and literacy. Learn how students in grades 2-5 use Google Docs to write weekly book blogs that help expand their cognitive understandings and develop process skills while allowing teachers to develop deeper understandings of their students’ proficiencies and differentiate their instruction. This session is for lower school.

F-22 A Trip to the Art Museum?Catherine Martin & Kate Crupi, Canterbury School In the age of Google Images, a trip to the museum might seem hopelessly old-school, but, done well, it can bring much more than art appreciation into the curriculum. Different elements of a museum trip will be discussed including preparatory assignments and lectures, use of teachers or students as docents, interdisciplinary possibilities, and post-trip assessments. As well as the benefits, the challenges of logistics and supporting such an endeavor will be addressed. This session is for upper school.

F-23 Planning, Supporting, & Publishing the Self Study for AccreditationJames McGuire & Janice Mulligan, Louisville Collegiate School and David Moeckler & Danielle Gershon, Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan ChicagoCreating the Self-Study during the school year before the arrival of the Visiting Team can seem overwhelming. Planning is the key to success. Timelines, sub-committee assignments for faculty and staff, scheduling the Kick Off, including data from the school’s survey, planned work sessions for writing the reports, and roles of students, parents, and trustees are just some things to be considered. Come and benefit from the experiences of others as you begin your school’s Self-Study. Leave with an array of plans and ideas to implement in Year 2.

Friday Morning Sessions

10:30 am – 11:45 am

F-24 Thinkers, Doers, Innovators *Suzie Boss, Author & Educational ConsultantTransform innovation from a buzzword into a habit of mind with a process for problem-solving that works across the curriculum. Expect to take away new strategies and resources for unlocking your students’ creative potential (and your own). This session is for middle and upper school.

F-25 Storytelling Through Visuals Paul Topolos, Film ArtistIn a movie, color, shape, composition, and lighting can tell a story just as strongly or subtly as words. Film has its own language which is as expressive and intellectual as literature. If a picture conveys 1,000 words, then the moving pictures can speak volumes. There are truths, fundamentals, surprises and secrets in the visuals of a film that you can use once you are aware of them. This session will provide examples from many films and show from personal experience working with talented directors and production designers how important the visual image is to help tell a good story. All are welcome.

F-26 Transgender Students: Policy & Practicality *Alexandra Scott, Transgender ConsultantWe are seeing significant national and local media coverage about transgender bathroom and locker room use, dormitory placement, and athletic team participation. How schools handle these hot button issues, as well as bullying and micro aggressions, will have dramatic impact on school culture. This session is for all involved in crafting school policy and culture and all interested in the nuances of the challenges of being transgender.

F-27 The Future of Work in Schools: The Creative & Collaborative EducatorCarla Silver, Leadership+DesignPlease see T-66, page 7 for description.

F-28 A Leadership Model for Abundant ResultsDouglas A. Smith, www.whitepinemountain.comPlease see T-69, page 7 for description.

F-29 Girls & STEM: Leadership for Inclusion, Equity, & ActionSylvia Martinez, Constructing Modern KnowledgePlease see T-70, page 7 for description.

F-30 Just Going Through a Stage: A Guide to Developmentally Appropriate BehaviorsDan St. Romain, Educational ConsultantWondering if a student’s behavior is typical? Trying to increase rigor while still taking into consideration the developmental needs of your students? Join this session to examine typical behaviors associated with young children in all areas of development. Gain new insight that will help you work with parents, encourage independence, and design appropriate interventions. This session is for grades PK-2.

F-31 How Can Schools, Libraries, & Museums Engage with the Maker Movement?Alex Bandar, Columbus Idea FoundryPlease see T-73, page 8 for description.

F-32 A Peace of My Mind: The CallingJohn Noltner, A Peace of My MindPlease see T-56, page 7 for description.

F-33 Helping Them Show What They Know: Students with Executive/Regulatory Difficulties *Steven Guy, NeuropsychologistHear from an expert in the field about the most effective treatment for students with executive regulatory difficulties. Effective methods of intervention within the classroom and at home will be shared. Recent studies demonstrating the impact of intervention programs for students with executive regulatory difficulties also will be reviewed. All are welcome.

F-34 Quality Coaching: What Does That Look Like?Steve Locker, Coach, Author & ConsultantMany of us get called into action to coach children, and we all have varying degrees of experience. What separates the truly good coaches from the rest of the pack is our ability to motivate children, grow confidence, enhance decision-making skills, encourage risk-taking, overcome adversity, and increase mental toughness—all while establishing a culture of hard work and fun. Learn how you can become that coach or teacher that kids are always bragging about. This session is for all who coach.

F-35 Implicit Bias: Understanding Racism, Prejudice, & PowerJames White, Performance Consulting Services & Suzanne Roberts, UnifyingSolutionsWe have inherited unconscious messages that influence our thinking and behavior and limit our perceptions of human and social potential. These unconscious messages are our implicit bias. Learn to become aware of these biases and employ strategies to manage and overcome. All are welcome.

F-36 Integrated STEAM: Authentically Focusing on Mathematics & EngineeringDeb Besser & Debbie Monson, University of St. Thomas’ Center for EngineeringAuthentically coupling mathematics and engineer-ing is an emerging, promising focus of integrated

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STEAM. Leave with an integrated STEAM module focused on best practices of mathematics and engineering synergy. Students’ conceptual under-standing of core content is extended with a deep dive into mathematics. Closure includes an evalu-ation by participants articulating content used and can be extended into formal assessments in the classroom. This session is for middle and upper schools, though many lower schools are also using the materials.

F-37 Creative CircuitryAnnMarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas’ Center for EngineeringElectrical circuitry doesn’t have to consist of circuit boards. Did you know that you can sculpt, paint, and sew circuits? This session will be a hands-on exploration of a variety of techniques and tools for teaching basic and advanced electrical concepts. This session is for middle and upper schools, though many lower schools are also using the materials.

F-38 College Counseling Collaboration: A Roundtable DiscussionPenny Cunningham, Linsly SchoolJoin a roundtable discussion on current topics and trends in the college search and selection process. Come prepared to discuss and share ideas with colleagues being used in the college process. Topics will include, but are not limited to, the college search and application processes, financial aid, standardized testing, social media, outreach, and international students. This session is for upper school administrators and college counseling staff.

F-39 The Future of Education in the USJohn Farber, Old Trail SchoolHear an overview of the American education system beginning in the Industrial Age and learn how little the system has evolved during the past 200 years. Are our schools failing to prepare students for the 21st century? Critical skills important to future students include: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, curiosity and character. Explore big changes needed to ensure student success in the future. All are welcome.

F-40 Independent Schools: Public PartnershipsTim Viands, Grand River Academy & John Patterson, Representative, State of OhioIndependent schools are often left out of the narrative among public officials. Opportunity exists to create partnerships and cooperation with elected officials to advance the school mission and the public purpose of education. Examine one school’s efforts and join a roundtable of best practices. All administrators are invited.

F-41 Beyond Institute Days: Effective Professional DevelopmentElizabeth Shutters, Roycemore SchoolWhat should professional development look like in the 21st century? PD no longer needs to be limited to institute days. Good ideas come from a variety of sources—blogs, Twitter, webinars, conferences, unconferences, and more. But which of these trends is truly effective? What are other schools doing to facilitate professional growth? An overview of current PD trends will be given, followed by a discussion of best practices to share PD successes and challenges. All are welcome.

F-42 The Times They Are A Changin’: Strengthening Parent & Faculty Communication in the Age of Millennials Chris Everett, The Kensington Group, Inc. & Lisa Hendrickson, Lisa Hendrickson CommunicationsWhat does it take to foster quality relationships and communication with parents and faculty? What has worked in the past may not be as effective today. Millennials are now a dominant force in our school communities, and it’s time to consider changing the approaches we use with each audience. Learn about the changing dynamics and discuss new research-based strategies that can help to bridge relationship and communication gaps. This session is for administrators and interested faculty.

F-43 Engineering in the Lower School ClassroomJan French, Cincinnati Country Day SchoolHear how to integrate engineering into a current lower school science curriculum. Learn to design lessons that ask students to apply what they’ve learned by using creativity, imagination, and higher order thinking skills in order to go beyond rote learning. Participants will be guided through the engineering process using specific engineering lessons that can be used as models to design their own grade-appropriate lessons. Bring ideas and success stories to share. This session is for lower school.

F-44 Unique 3D Box Design: Problem-solving Through Visual LiteracyPeter Wilson, University Lake SchoolMid-upper elementary students are asked to become well-versed in using perimeter, area, various polygons, and their formulas. Participants will learn how students can create their own 3D box designs, starting with cubes and pyramids and leading to pentagonal dodecahedrons, polyhedrons, and more creative shapes. Learn how students use creativity and measurement skills, while engaging in challenging problem-solving, visual literacy & geometry. This session is for lower school.

F-45 Book Cooks: Feeding the Mind & Body of the Pickiest EatersLaura Reed & Julie Cartwright, Wheeling Country Day SchoolPreschool children are famous for being picky eaters. This engaging curriculum, adaptable to any age, encourages children to try new foods while empowering them to become conscious consumers for a healthier lifestyle. Through cooking demonstrations and an integrated curriculum based on children’s literature, young children become advocates for wholesome nutrition and good health. Reaching beyond literature and nutrition, the themed units allow for cross-curricular engagement including science and art. This session is for early and lower school.

F-46 Design for the Future Through the Biomimetic LensAndrew Wright & Carolyn Ballou, Lake Ridge AcademyExplore the concept of design thinking through the biomimicry lens, which is the relatively new concept of looking to nature for inspiration to help find answers to challenges. Participants will be led

through the fluid process of scoping, discovering, creating, and evaluating a project. Student wind turbine projects based on biomimetic design principles will be shared. Participants will learn the design process (form follows function) and will be given a real world problem to solve using biomimicry. STEM related faculty and interested others are welcome.

F-47 Creating a Culture of CodingJamie Williamson & Brian Davis, Marburn AcademyCoding is an integral part of teaching students how the world of technology plays such an important role in day-to-day lives. Teaching the language of code gives the chance to expose students of all levels to the power of code and how they can change, manipulate, and reinvent the way we communicate, entertain, and collaborate with each other. Learn to create a strong afterschool affinity program that focus on robotics, Arduino, video game creation, drone programming, and monthly hack-a-thons. This session is for middle and upper school.

Friday Luncheon

11:45 am – 1:15 pm

FL-1 Creating InnovatorsTony Wagner, Harvard Innovation LabWhen information is ubiquitous and free, and when basic education is available to billions of people worldwide, only one set of skills can ensure this generation’s economic future: the capacity for inno-vation. What must parents, teachers, mentors, and employers do to develop the capacities of many more young people to be the innovators that they want to be—and that we need them to become? What do the best schools and colleges do to teach the skills of innovation? In a talk based on his recent book, Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change The World, Wagner ad-dresses questions vital to the future of our country.

Friday Afternoon Sessions

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

F-48 The Conversation Continues with Tony WagnerTony Wagner, Harvard Innovation LabJoin Harvard’s Expert in Residence, Tony Wagner for a Q&A follow-up session to his keynote presentation. Wagner will share a clip from his documentary “Most Likely to Succeed” and will respond to your specific comments and questions. Take advantage of the opportunity to continue the conversation about the school’s role in developing our future innovators. This session is for all.

F-49 Untangled: How Educators Can Help Guide Teenagers Into Adulthood *Lisa Damour, Psychologist & Author In this session, Damour will address how the developmental model proposed in her recently released New York Times bestselling book, Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions Into Adulthood, applies to the work of schools. She will describe and normalize much of the challenging and confusing behavior that can characterize adolescence. Further, this session will


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consider the role of educators in helping both boys and girls navigate the teenage years. This session is for middle and upper school.

F-50 I Can Do It Myself: Fostering Independence & Behavioral Mastery in Our StudentsDan St. Romain, Educational ConsultantTeach your students how to solve their own problems rather than look to you and help them positively shape their behavior for a lifetime. St. Romain will demonstrate how to develop the character traits of independence and behavioral mastery using fun projects and children’s literature. Never again hear your students say, “I can’t do this”. This session is for grades PK-2.

F-51 Global Concerns, Local Action Suzie Boss, Author & Educational ConsultantPlease see F-1, page 9 for description.

F-52 The Power of Design in FilmPaul Topolos, Film ArtistPlease see F-2, page 9 for description.

F-53 EQ, School Culture & the Transgender MovementAlexandra Scott, Transgender ConsultantPlease see F-3, page 9 for description.

F-54 A Peace of My Mind: The ConversationJohn Noltner, A Peace of My MindPlease see T-72, page 8 for description.

F-55 Understanding Executive/Regulatory DifficultiesSteven Guy, NeuropsychologistPlease see F-10, page 9 for description.

F-56 What Do Good Teachers & Good Coaches Have in Common?Steve Locker, Coach, Author & ConsultantThere are many parallels in the field of athletics and education; in fact, many top coaches consider themselves educators first. What skills and styles can we borrow from each other that will help inspire our students to new heights, propel us to the pinnacle of our teaching prowess, and truly lead us to more fulfilling relationships with our students? Coaches are famous for borrowing ideas from other coaches—what can teachers borrow from coaches? This session is for all.

F-57 Growth Mindset & Math: Practical Strategies for EducatorsSara Folger & Jeff Edmonds, Catherine Cook SchoolTaking the most current brain research regarding growth mindset and the learning of mathematics, hear about curricula that empower students to experience success and demonstrate under-standing in various ways and at the highest levels while maintaining positive math identities. Learn strategies that can be implemented to help students develop a growth mindset, experience success, and enjoy their experiences in the mathematics classroom. This session is for all math educators.

F-58 Interactive Text: Twine for History, English, & LanguagesJeremiah McCall, Cincinnati Country Day SchoolTwine, freely available software, offers teachers an unparalleled opportunity to have students design interactive texts in any language—texts where the reader is given choices where to go next in the narrative. They allow for the creation of simple or complicated historical reconstructions, short stories, and simulations. The process of designing a Twine interactive text is an exercise that promotes collaborative work, emphasizes the importance of research, and results in the creation of a 21st century text. This session is for middle and upper school history, English or language teachers.

F-59 WL Curriculum: It’s Not Just from Textbooks AnymoreCory Barnes & Angela Barton Haynes, Culver AcademiesLearn to create thematic units using a template focusing on learning outcomes and incorporating three modes of communication. While the textbook is one tool, creative integration of other resources and learning activities is critical as students are guided toward proficiency. For all world language faculty.

F-60 Manage Yourself: Self-care for School LeadersJennifer Bullock, Detroit Country Day School & Maria Reilly, The Stanley Clark SchoolBusy school leaders must “run the show” with grace, organization and confidence. Leaders make sure students, faculty, staff, and parents are well cared for and nurtured. But who looks after the school leaders? Learn efficient methods to organize time and tasks, while honoring your need for self-care and stress relief. This session is for all who lead.

F-61 Super Science on a BudgetMariam Nasser, Elgin AcademyThis session will showcase interactive websites, apps, crafts, and creations to engage students in the wonderful world of science. Teachers can create an active learning environment that will target a variety of learning styles. This session is for lower and middle school science teachers.

F-62 Ignite Learning in Your Classroom with Transferable SkillsSara Trotter, Eton AcademyTransferable skills such as collaboration, communication, creating, and critical thinking are the connections between your students’ learning and their future. Explore the shifting roles of educators as we move from the givers of information to the facilitators of knowledge. Leave with an understanding of the importance of transferable skills and how to implement them in your classroom. All are welcome.

F-63 No Need to Stress: It’s Only the Rest of Their LivesMelissa Nipper, Grand River AcademyIn this session geared toward boarding and day school college placement counselors, travel on a step-by-step journey into helping students search, apply, and gain scholarships throughout the college application process. Learn ways to ease anxious parents’ minds during this exciting, yet also stress-filled, time. Rediscover the joy of the college application process.

F-64 Building Community within Your SchoolCindy Edwards & Ty Stuckslager, Lake Forest Country Day SchoolAre you looking for ways to bring your students, faculty, and staff together in a fun and collegial way? Think Harry Potter meets the Amazing Race with a twist of Jeopardy and a sprinkle of Survivor all the while building lasting connections. Learn to create and manage a house system, including how to assign students, offer activities for all personality types, how to develop and maintain a sense of excitement, sample activities, and administrative tips. The session includes videos, photos, handouts, and fun. All are welcome.

F-65 Back to Bingo for Bio VocabEmily Drown, Morgan Park AcademyUse some all-time favorite kids’ games to teach complex vocabulary and solidify understanding of intricate processes, organelles, and molecules. Use paper manipulatives to help students learn about photosynthesis, cellular respiration, complementary base pairing, antiparallel strands, and amino acid sequences. Make your own BINGO sheets, vocab cards, DNA cards, and amino acid cards to use in the classroom. This session is for middle and upper school biology and life science faculty.

F-66 Inspired By Nature: The Power of Outdoor ExperiencesJennifer Keppler & Emily Vertacnik, University School of MilwaukeeResearch shows that there is a critical connection between time spent in nature and a child’s brain development. The outdoors provides a perfect vehicle for the development of the whole child and helps children make sense of the world. Teaching children in an outdoor setting creates a long-lasting appreciation for nature and is an important application for learning. Learn creative ways to gain funding and leave with activities to get started on the path to authentic outdoor experiences. This session is for early childhood.

F-67 Building Positive Learning Relationships to Reach StudentsJohn Thornburg, The Summit Country Day SchoolTo fully engage students there needs to be a positive learning relationship with the teacher. Learn the social cues and behaviors students interpret as an invitation to a positive learning relationship. Research conducted at the school plus the research of others will be shared. Understand and be aware of relational cues that can make you more effective in the classroom. This session is for middle and upper school.

F-68 Educating for Ethics & Character from the Inside OutTimothy Leet, Columbus AcademyHow can we promote character without being preachy? We know there are many ways to alienate students when talking about character. Yet, our mission statements (and often our hearts) insist we do. Perhaps we go wrong when we portray an ethical life as one full of rules and limits imposed from the outside. What healthy adolescent wouldn’t resist? Hear what it means to nurture character from the inside out and see one school’s approach to educating for ethics and character without the preaching. This session is for middle and upper school.

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F-69 Radical Experiments in Classroom DemocracyStephen Foley, Linsly SchoolMany instances of student participation in classroom governance limit students to first-day exercises in adopting rules for conduct or expectations for academic behavior. While such activities empower students to shape classroom culture, once they conclude, authority reverts back to the instructor, disenfranchising students. This session will look at a course designed to smash the asymmetric power dynamics of the traditional classroom by granting every participant, student and instructor alike, equal citizenship. This session is for upper school.

F-70 Connect 4: Multiple Representations in the Math ClassroomGreg Faulhaber, Cincinnati Country Day SchoolWhen you think of a Major League Baseball game, how do you see it? The cheering fans? The smell of hot dogs and popcorn? Maybe the statistics of your fantasy baseball team? Perhaps all three? Using multiple representations, an overall picture becomes much clearer. In mathematics, students can see functions in a variety of ways. Through the use of card sort activities, participants will experience what it is like for a student to represent and match functions in graphical, numerical, algebraic, and written form. This session is for middle and upper school math faculty.

Friday Afternoon Sessions

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

F-71 Thinkers, Doers, Innovators Suzie Boss, Author & Educational ConsultantPlease see F-24, page 10 for description.

F-72 Untangled: How Educators Can Help Guide Teenagers Into AdulthoodLisa Damour, Psychologist & Author Please see F-49, page 11 for description.

F-73 Transgender Students: Policy & Practicality Alexandra Scott, Transgender ConsultantPlease see F-26, page 10 for description.

F-74 Count Me In: Building Social Skills with GamesDan St. Romain, Educational ConsultantTeach your students the behavioral skills they need for school success in a fun way. St. Romain offers insight into specific games and activities that teach important social skills, engage children, and, best of all, positively shape student behavior. This session is for grades PK-1.

F-75 Helping Them Show What They Know: Students with Executive/Regulatory DifficultiesSteven Guy, NeuropsychologistPlease see F-33, page 10 for description.

F-76 MindfulnessPuja Bhutani & Lindsay Klasing, Chesterfield Day SchoolMindfulness is the intentional practice of focusing one’s attention on the present moment. This practice helps children get their brains ready to learn and understand how their brain works. Data and research to support the implementation of mindfulness in the classroom will be presented. Noted outcomes as well as favorite mindfulness exercises and resources

will be discussed. This session is for early childhood through middle school.

F-77 More Than a Number: How to Bring Student Passions to LifeAndy Zimmer, Emerson School & Moses Lee, University of Michigan Students need a growing number of diverse skills and a sense of self-awareness to be successful in college and beyond. This session will share a case study of one school’s approach to address this issue by implementing curriculum focused on helping students identify and take action on their interests and passions. Learn the steps to implement and teach similar practices and hear about the impact on learning outcomes. This session is for all.

F-78 Curriculum Mapping: Our First Step in Edtech ReformDaniel Adiletta, Gilmour AcademyTransforming the way our classrooms operate is educational technology’s intent but rarely its result. Hear about a three-year tech plan started with the somewhat unromantic goal of reforming curriculum mapping and lesson planning. The new platform helps accreditation, but the approach has begun to change the school’s professional development, policies on adopting software, teacher evaluations, grading, and its faculty’s technical skillsets. Hear about the tools and policies used. All are welcome.

F-79 Make Self-paced, Mastery Math Really WorkWendy Jerome & Michelle Roberts, Grosse Pointe AcademyMastery math is a self-paced, individualized learning style of teaching that embraces a growth mindset. Students learn using a variety of media and at a pace that is nurturing and challenging. Mastery math increases student interest, and improves level of mastery in math concepts, and every student has the opportunity to achieve his/her personal best. This is for middle and upper school math faculty.

F-80 Creative Professional Development & Meaningful MentoringBecky Johnson & Tracy Young, The Lexington SchoolLearn how a school has completely re-imagined professional development and their new teacher mentoring program in order to formally foster the ongoing growth of skills of all teachers—not just those new to the school. All are welcome.

F-81 An Interactive Intro to Afro-descendants of Latin AmericaAndranique Scott, John Burroughs SchoolSongs and dances can immediately hook students into a profound global competency growth experience. Use the music and dance of kuduro and salsa choke as conversation catalysts to impart history, social struggles, cultural empowerment ideals, and evidence of the resilience of Afro-descendants of Latin America. Mini-dance lesson included. All are welcome.

F-82 Harness the Power of SixChristine Hutchins & Lisa Podbilski, Louisville Collegiate SchoolLearn to harness the power of the six core high-leverage teaching practices of 90% target language use of both teacher and student: more effective interpersonal communication, backwards design, teaching grammar in context, authentic texts,

and enhancing proficiency through corrective feedback. Be energized and leave with the motivation to amp up your classroom. Strategies and resources will be shared. All grade levels and all world language teachers welcome.

F-83 Design + 3D Printing Meet Service LearningAnnie Collins & Libby Ester, North Shore Country Day SchoolLearn about a 10-week unit on 3D printing: science (design and function of 3D printers), technology (Tinkercad), art (3D design principles), and classroom (3D coordinate systems). Hear how 5th graders developed relationships with residents of nearby apartments modified for people with disabilities resulting in students and residents working together to design an object for 3D printing that assists the resident with a practical problem from daily life. This session is for lower and middle school.

F-84 Meeting Learners Where They AreJane Childers, The Lexington School & Liz Hofreuter-Landini, Wheeling Country Day SchoolOne of the challenges independent schools face is meeting needs of students who learn differently. These students may have been identified as dyslexic or are being treated for ADHD. Schools often have up to 10% of students with diverse learning needs. How can we support these students? How do we widen the doors of our admissions offices without relaxing the standards of rigor and learning? Learn from independent schools working to implement programs that embrace bright students with dyslexia and ADHD. All are welcome.

F-85 Networking with ISACS Division HeadsHolly Fidler, St. Paul Academy and Summit SchoolJoin members of the ISACS Administrative Services Committee to make connections, share experiences, develop ideas, and discover resources to bring back to your schools. Hear about the upcoming Academy for Division Heads and bring your questions and expertise to meet and greet fellow division heads.

F-86 Making an eBook with iBooks AuthorDeborah Harris, Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan ChicagoiBooks Author is a Macintosh app that allows you to create beautiful iBooks—textbooks, student work, and just about any kind of book—for iPad and Macintosh. This free app has drag and drop capability, beautiful templates, widgets to integrate 3D objects, animations, maps and more. Whether you’re creating a new textbook or just a unit, iBooks can help you bring content to life for all your students. Participants must have iBooks Author installed on a Macintosh laptop (you cannot use an iPad). All are welcome.

F-87 Student-led DiscussionsMarguerite Arciaga, Village AcademyA Socratic seminar is a student-led discussion technique based on Socrates’ philosophy that deep learning occurs during questioning. Socratic seminars can be adapted for any age, ability level, and content area. The session will demonstrate best practices for Socratic seminars, share seminar materials, and model how Google tools can be used for assessment and data collection. All are welcome.

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F-88 Beyond The Breakfast Club: Discipline & School CultureRachel Althof & J. Aaron Frim, The Wellington SchoolHear about a restorative justice and dialogue-based system for handling student misconduct. Learn about a program that relies on timely feedback, partnering, conversation, positive affirmation, and a student-led conduct review board. Student autonomy and reflection are at the core of the program. This session is for middle and upper school.

F-89 Engage & Explore: A Middle School Interdisciplinary WeekSusanna Muzzin & Wendy Mayer, The Roeper SchoolTrue interdisciplinary learning can be elusive: it is difficult to find the time to plan, coordinate, and implement this important work in an ordinary schedule. Hear how teachers designed a school-wide interdisciplinary project week focusing on change: climate change, agents of change, and demographic/geographic change. See examples

of student work and discuss the challenges and opportunities for growth and student engagement. All are welcome.

F-90 5% Goal: Service Learning for Over-scheduled StudentsClay Gahan, Louisville Collegiate SchoolStudents and faculty are maxed out. Many arrive at school before 7:00 am and work well past 10:00 pm. Even with individual and organizational desire for meaningful service learning, practical constraints overwhelm outreach initiatives. Explore the challenges schools face in creating opportunities for service learning and discuss effective practices for fostering outreach within existing school programs. This session is for upper school.

F-91 Our Global Summit: Developing a Global Citizenry StrategyKirstin McEachern & Amy Sterling, The Summit Country Day SchoolJoin members of the Global Citizenry Committee who have worked to develop a comprehensive

approach to the incorporation of global citizenry for the entire school. Examples will be shared, and next steps in the process of preparing students for the global nature of the world will be discussed. All are welcome.

F-92 Digital Tools for Literacy Instruction in Elementary SchoolKelly Hincks, Detroit Country Day SchoolParticipants will see examples of student projects that incorporate digital tools with the focus on developing reading and information literacy skills. Projects will be shared that include resources such as Popplet, ChatterPix, Buncee Edu, PebbleGo, Skitch, and Skype. The session will provide time to explore various resources and ask questions. This session is for early childhood and lower school.

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SESSIONS 9:00 am–10:15 am T-1 From Students to Learners: New Learning Environments for 21st

Century Learners *T-2 The Moral Life of Schools: Teaching Ethical Thinking & Moral CourageT-3 Design Strategies for Hacking & Prototyping Existing ClassroomsT-4 Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3: Identification of Gifted YouthT-5 Technology for Project Based LearningT-6 Global Connections Through Online & Traditional LearningT-7 The Play UnfoldsT-8 Going Beyond Coding: Teaching Computer Science in SchoolsT-9 Cultivating Innovation from the Inside OutT-10 Design Thinking, Literacy & the LibraryT-11 Engaging Students in Philanthropy & Alumni/ae Relations

T-12 Creating Global Citizens: Montessori Model UNT-13 Feedback in a Flash: Time-saving Tech for Writing AssessmentT-14 10 Google Teacher HacksT-15 Extending Learning Beyond Classroom WallsT-16 Using Primary Sources in Middle School: Whaling Log BooksT-17 Living on The Edge: A Unique Co-curricular ProgramT-18 The Maker Approach to Everyday LearningT-19 A Different Approach to Problem SolvingT-20 Differentiating Hands-on STEM Projects for Diverse LearnersT-21 A Cross-cultural Partnership with the Northern Cheyenne NationT-22 Building a Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Navigating ChangeT-23 Getting Ready to Write the Self Study

SESSIONS 10:30 am–11:45 amT-24 We Make Makers: New Innovation Labs, Makerspaces, & Learning Communities *T-25 Developing a Maker Mindset as a TeacherT-26 25 Factors Great Teachers Have in CommonT-27 Teaching Like Lucy: Five-Minute Interventions to Calm Students & Build

RelationshipsT-28 The Secret Sauce of Blended LearningT-29 Communication Strategies to Transform Your SchoolT-30 Creating A Culture of Quality in the Elementary ClassroomT-31 Inquiry & Literacy in Science ClassroomsT-32 Collaborative Professional Learning: A New FrameworkT-33 A New Approach to Community Reads: Balancing Unity & ChoiceT-34 I See, I Think, I Wonder: Columbus’s History Comes Alive

T-35 Blindspots & Mindbugs: Understanding Implicit Bias T-36 Measuring & Understand Student EngagementT-37 Inquiry InfusionT-38 Fantasy, Creativity, & Community in 3DT-39 Love STEM? Meet SLAM: Statistics, Language Arts, & MapsT-40 You’re Never Too Old for Hands-on MathT-41 Supporting School Community Through Restorative JusticeT-42 Exploring Vocation: What is Meaningful Work?T-43 The Play ProjectsT-44 Proactive & Effective Communication with ParentsT-45 Computer Coding that Works for Your ClassroomT-46 Writing the School’s Self Study

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WORKSHOP 1:30 pm–4:15 pm T-47 Designing Agile & Creative Learning Environments for Complex FuturesSESSIONS 1:30 pm–2:45 pmT-48 Most Memorable Learning ExperienceT-49 From Students to Learners: New Learning Environments for 21st Century LearnersT-50 Meeting Expectations for Innovation & Entrepreneurial Initiatives: Strategies &

Tactics for Administrators & Teacher Leaders T-51 Designing the Learning Adventure *T-52 Teaching with a Critical Eye: What Critical Thinking Really Looks Like in a

ClassroomT-53 A Global Revolution Goes to School: The Maker MovementT-54 A Safe Conversation About Race *T-55 Positive Education & Your School *T-56 A Peace of My Mind: The Calling *

T-57 The Maker Movement, the Idea Foundry, & Empowering Grassroots Innovators *T-58 Bridges to Personalized, Learner-centered Education Through Hope &

EngagementT-59 Tech Gadget ShowdownT-60 Morning Meeting Math MagicT-61 The Language of Technology in a Reggio-inspired EnvironmentT-62 Developmentally Appropriate Academic Rigor in KindergartenT-63 Hands-on, Minds-on: Navigating the Maker MovementT-64 Nurturing a Progressive Culture in a Competitive SocietyT-65 Conduct & Use the ISACS School Community Survey

SESSIONS 3:00 pm–4:15 pmT-66 The Future of Work in Schools: The Creative & Collaborative Educator *T-67 We Make Makers:New Innovation Labs, Makerspaces, & Learning CommunitiesT-68 Game On: Using Game Theory to Invigorate the ClassroomT-69 A Leadership Model for Abundant Results *T-70 Girls & STEM: Leadership for Inclusion, Equity, & Action *T-71 Micro AggressionsT-72 A Peace of My Mind: The Conversation *T-73 How Can Schools, Libraries, & Museums Engage with the Maker Movement? *T-74 Cultivating Compassion in the Classroom & School Community

T-75 A T.E.D. Talk: Tinkering, Engineering & Design ThinkingT-76 Turn Writer’s Workshop into a Lean, Mean Book-making MachineT-77 Making History Real: Teaching Through Community ExperiencesT-78 Teacher Collaboration Through Learner-centered ConversationsT-79 Designing & Building an Innovation HubT-80 Tech-enhanced Vegetable Gardens: An Environmental Ed ProjectT-81 How Boys LearnT-82 International Academics & Intranational ClassroomsT-83 Analyze & Interpret the ISACS School Community Survey Results

Schedule at-a-glance: Thursday

Several sessions are offered more than once and are indicated with an * when first listed.

Thursday 11/3 • Registration: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration located at the Union Station Ballroom foyer, on the 1st floor of the Greater Columbus Convention Center• Conference Sessions: 9:00 am – 4:15 pm• Continental Breakfast: 7:30 am – 8:30 am• Conference Lunch: 11:45 am – 1:15 pm (Banquet lunch included in registration fee)• Exhibitor Area: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Trustee Day

Thursday 11/3 • 9:30 am – 3:30 pm with a special session for board chairs & heads from 8:15 am – 9:15 am

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SESSIONS 9:00 am–10:15 am F-1 Global Concerns, Local Action *F-2 The Power of Design in Film *F-3 EQ, School Culture & the Transgender Movement *F-4 PBL Gets a Make-over: Prompts, Scaffolding, & Assessment for the Maker Classroom F-5 Understanding the BrainF-6 Designing the Learning AdventureF-7 Positive Education & Your SchoolF-8 A Safe Conversation About Race F-9 The Maker Movement, the Idea Foundry, & Empowering Grassroots InnovatorsF-10 Understanding Executive/Regulatory Difficulties *F-11 Engineering Design: Template for Critical Considerations in Integrated STEM

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F-12 The Maker Movement & PK-12 Education F-13 Shy or Phobic, Down or Depressed? Understanding Temperament & Mental HealthF-14 From Rhetoric to Realization: Assessing Creative ThinkingF-15 College Counseling for International StudentsF-16 Storytelling: A Magical Method to Acquiring a Second LanguageF-17 PeerView: Harnessing the Power of Peer FeedbackF-18 Using Innovative Technology to Teach 21st Century SkillsF-19 Developing Purpose: Laurel School’s Capstone ExperienceF-20 iDesign Studio: Designing Instructional ExperiencesF-21 Student Book Blogs: Improving Reading-writing with Google DocsF-22 A Trip to the Art Museum?F-23 Planning, Supporting, & Publishing the Self Study for Accreditation

SESSIONS 10:30 am–11:45 amF-24 Thinkers, Doers, Innovators *F-25 Storytelling Through Visuals F-26 Transgender Students: Policy & Practicality *F-27 The Future of Work in Schools: The Creative & Collaborative EducatorF-28 A Leadership Model for Abundant ResultsF-29 Girls & STEM: Leadership for Inclusion, Equity, & ActionF-30 Just Going Through a Stage: A Guide to Developmentally Appropriate BehaviorsF-31 How Can Schools, Libraries, & Museums Engage with the Maker Movement?F-32 A Peace of My Mind: The CallingF-33 Helping Them Show What They Know: Students with Executive/Regulatory

Difficulties *F-34 Quality Coaching: What Does That Look Like?F-35 Implicit Bias: Understanding Racism, Prejudice, & Power

F-36 Integrated STEAM: Authentically Focusing on Mathematics & EngineeringF-37 Creative CircuitryF-38 College Counseling Collaboration: A Roundtable DiscussionF-39 The Future of Education in the USF-40 Independent Schools: Public PartnershipsF-41 Beyond Institute Days: Effective Professional DevelopmentF-42 The Times They Are A Changin’: Strengthening Parent & Faculty Communication

in the Age of Millennials F-43 Engineering in the Lower School ClassroomF-44 Unique 3D Box Design: Problem-solving Through Visual LiteracyF-45 Book Cooks: Feeding the Mind & Body of the Pickiest EatersF-46 Design for the Future Through the Biomimetic LensF-47 Creating a Culture of Coding

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SESSIONS 1:30 pm–2:45 pmF-48 The Conversation Continues with Tony WagnerF-49 Untangled: How Educators Can Help Guide Teenagers Into Adulthood *F-50 I Can Do It Myself: Fostering Independence & Behavioral Mastery in Our StudentsF-51 Global Concerns, Local Action F-52 The Power of Design in FilmF-53 EQ, School Culture & the Transgender MovementF-54 A Peace of My Mind: The ConversationF-55 Understanding Executive/Regulatory DifficultiesF-56 What Do Good Teachers & Good Coaches Have in Common?F-57 Growth Mindset & Math: Practical Strategies for EducatorsF-58 Interactive Text: Twine for History, English, & LanguagesF-59 WL Curriculum: It’s Not Just from Textbooks Anymore

F-60 Manage Yourself: Self-care for School LeadersF-61 Super Science on a BudgetF-62 Ignite Learning in Your Classroom with Transferable SkillsF-63 No Need to Stress: It’s Only the Rest of Their LivesF-64 Building Community within Your SchoolF-65 Back to Bingo for Bio VocabF-66 Inspired By Nature: The Power of Outdoor ExperiencesF-67 Building Positive Learning Relationships to Reach StudentsF-68 Educating for Ethics & Character from the Inside OutF-69 Radical Experiments in Classroom DemocracyF-70 Connect 4: Multiple Representations in the Math Classroom

Sessions 3:00 pm–4:15 pmF-71 Thinkers, Doers, Innovators F-72 Untangled: How Educators Can Help Guide Teenagers Into AdulthoodF-73 Transgender Students: Policy & Practicality F-74 Count Me In: Building Social Skills with GamesF-75 Helping Them Show What They Know: Students with Executive/Regulatory

DifficultiesF-76 MindfulnessF-77 More Than a Number: How to Bring Student Passions to LifeF-78 Curriculum Mapping: Our First Step in Edtech ReformF-79 Make Self-paced, Mastery Math Really WorkF-80 Creative Professional Development & Meaningful MentoringF-81 An Interactive Intro to Afro-descendants of Latin America

F-82 Harness the Power of Six F-83 Design + 3D Printing Meet Service LearningF-84 Meeting Learners Where They AreF-85 Networking with ISACS Division HeadsF-86 Making an eBook with iBooks AuthorF-87 Student-led DiscussionsF-88 Beyond The Breakfast Club: Discipline & School CultureF-89 Engage & Explore: A Middle School Interdisciplinary WeekF-90 5% Goal: Service Learning for Over-scheduled StudentsF-91 Our Global Summit: Developing a Global Citizenry StrategyF-92 Digital Tools for Literacy Instruction in Elementary School

Schedule at-a-glance: Friday

Several sessions are offered more than once and are indicated with an * when first listed.

Friday 11/4 • Registration: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration located at the Union Station Ballroom foyer, on the 1st floor of the Greater Columbus Convention Center• Conference Sessions: 9:00 am – 4:15 pm• Continental Breakfast: 7:30 am – 8:30 am• Conference Lunch: 11:45 am – 1:15 pm (Banquet lunch included in registration fee)• Exhibitor Area: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

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Conference Basics

REGISTER AT WWW.ISACS.ORG

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Register and select sessions and lunch at www.isacs.org

There is no on-site registration

Conference registration deadline is Monday, October 17, 2016

Conference Fees

Two-day: $230 ISACS member One-day: $145 ISACS member

Trustee Day on Thursday, November 3: $145 for trustees from ISACS member schools

ISACS anticipates a significant turnout, particularly on Friday. We recommend registering and reserving hotel rooms early!

If you plan to register 10 or more faculty & staff, please call the ISACS office at (312) 750-1190 for assistance.

Cancellation Policy

ISACS cannot offer refunds for the annual conference after Monday, October 17. Cancellations must be received in writing by 4:00 pm CST, October 17 to receive a 50% refund. Registration may be transferred to another member from the same school until October 17. To contact ISACS, please email [email protected] or call (312) 750-1190.

Conference Location

The conference will take place at Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High Street, Columbus, OH.

Conference Basics & Times

Conference Dates: Thursday, November 3 – Friday, November 4

• Conference sessions take place daily from 9:00 am - 4:15 pm.

• Trustee Day takes place on Thursday, November 3 from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, with a special session for board chairs & heads from 8:15 am - 9:15 am.

• Plan to arrive at the ISACS registration area no later than 8:30 am to receive your conference packet and name badge prior to the start of the conference.

• Registration will be open from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm in the Union Station Ballroom foyer on the first floor of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. A limited continental breakfast will be available 7:30 am - 8:30 am.

• Banquet lunch is included in the registration fee and is from 11:45 am - 1:15 pm. You must pre-register for your lunch attendance as part of your complete conference registration.

• Exhibitor area, located in the foyer of the Convention Center, will be open November 3 from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm & November 4 from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Please support our exhibitors by visiting the exhibitor area.

• Conference brochure, schedule at-a-glance, and conference planner can also be downloaded at www.isacs.org.

Site Visits on Wednesday, November 2 Come a day early and visit independent schools in Columbus on Wednesday, November 2. Visit www.isacs.org for a list of available schools and contact the schools directly to schedule site visits.

Pre-conference resources from presenters are available at www.isacs.org.

Conference Hotel

Hilton Columbus Downtown

401 N. High Street, Columbus, OH • (614) 384-8600

ISACS has secured discounted rooms at the Hilton Columbus Downtown at $155/night plus tax for single or double occupancy. This rate includes complimentary Internet and access to the gym. To make a reservation, please call 1-855-380-9591, press option 1 for reservations, and use the Group Code “ISACS” to receive the discounted rate. The rate is valid until Wednesday, October 12, 2016 or until the room block reaches capacity. Individual reservations must be cancelled by 3:00 pm, 24 hours before date of arrival. We highly recommend making your hotel reservations early!

The Hilton Columbus Downtown and The Greater Columbus Convention Center are connected via sky bridge.

Air Transportation

Air travel to Columbus can be accessed via the Port Columbus International Airport. Columbus is accessible via Southwest Airlines from many ISACS cities.

Ground Transportation to/from Airport

Taxi service takes approximately 10-20 minutes and costs approximately $25 one way.

Visit www.isacs.org for additional ground transportation options including a new bus service from the airport to downtown with a stop near the convention center for $2.75 one way.

Parking

Hotel Overnight Valet & Self-Parking Overnight valet parking is $16/night for ISACS hotel guests. Overnight self-parking in the attached parking ramp is $14.40/night for ISACS hotel guests. The rates are a 20% discount off the hotel’s standard parking rates.

Greater Columbus Convention Center Parking Daily flat rate parking is available at Greater Columbus Convention Center. The garages are $10/day, and the East Surface Lot is $8/day. For more information, including maps, visit: www.columbusconventions.com.

For additional information on parking and ground transportation, visit www.isacs.org.

For Columbus information visit, www.experiencecolumbus.com

Please bring this program to the conference. No additional copies will be available. You will receive meeting room location information and maps in the conference registration packet.

BARNES & NOBLE WILL BE ON SITE TO SELL

BOOKS BY FEATURED PRESENTERS.

BOOK SIGNINGS WITH FEATURED SPEAKERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE CONFERENCE.

Social Media at the Conference

· Follow us on Twitter at @ISACSCon

· Tweeting? Use the hashtag #ISACSCon to join the conversation.

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