TH35ANNUAL

MARCH 2-4

2016

Renaissance Hotel | Schaumburg, IL

Statewide Conference for Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Educators

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WednesdayAn Evening with Jack Hartmann

Thursday Books That Nourish the Needs of the

Whole Child: Spark Social and Emotional Learning in Your Classroom! With Kathy

Brown and Sarah MartinoSee Page 8 for details

Please join us for an exciting 35th Annual Illinois ASCD Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Conference at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel on March 2-4, 2016. We are excited by some new faces, new concepts, and new ideas. We will have 25 Featured Presenters and over 65 Concurrent Presenters. As always, you can register for Thursday only, Friday only, or both! School administrators may attend free if you register a team of two or more. Come learn, enjoy, and have fun listening, participating and visiting our exhibit hall.

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Rosita Alvarez, Richland ElementaryKaren Beck-Hirschfeld, Elmhurst SD # 205Sallee Beneke, University of IllinoisMarilyn Blank, Metcalf Lab School, ISUKathy Brown, Aurora, ILPeggy Carr, Illini Bluffs SD 327Kathleen Conn, Arbor Park SD 145Ruth Cormier, Arlington HeightsJan Dews, Oak BrookLaura Ettema, Richland ElementaryJackie Feare, BarringtonKerry Fitzgerald, Kirby SD # 140Jane Foster, HomewoodNita Goodman, North Shore SD # 112Sandy Greenham, Summit Hill SSD # 161Cathleen Hughes, Schaumburg SD # 54Leanne Jebens, Kirby SD # 140Terry Jostes, St. Jude School, Joliet

Judy Kmak, Downers Grove SD # 58Pam Kunkel, Oak Forest, ILSarah Martino, Burlington SD # 301Carol Owles, Illinois State UniversityCathy Pope, Rosemont SD # 78Rachel Shannon, O’FallonSD 90Cindy Snyder, Mt. Zion Schools (Retired)Sarah Snyder, Holy Family, Decatur, ILKatherine Spengler, O’Fallon, ILTrevor Steinbach, Genoa Kingston SD # 424Christina Stangarone, Trinity PreschoolKatherine Stengele, Richland ElementaryBev Taylor, Oak Brook, ILMichelle Cimarossa, North Mac SchoolsAngela Winger-Bryan, Stelle, ILRobert Winters, Decatur SD # 61Nancy Zulawski, Villa Park SD # 45

Thanks to the 2016 Conference Planning Committee

Ryan NeviusAssistant Director

Jane FosterConference Co-Chair

Bev TaylorConference Co-Chair

Kim AdsitLaura BeltchenkoDeb BibleKathy BrownShawn BrownCara CarrollJoy ConradyKaren GraberKathy GriffinWendy HalperinJen JonesKim Jordano

Deanna JumpMary Pat LaRoccaMelissa LeachBarb MalingerSarah MartinoChristy MooreKurt SchwengelTonya Ward SingerShari SloaneDonna WhyteDeeDee Wills

You are invited to attend the 35th Annual Illinois ASCD Statewide Conference for Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Educators

Bill DoddsExecutive Director

Evening Sessions 6-8 p.m.Featured Presenters

Keynote Presentations return to the Pre K-Kindergarten Conference!

Thursday: Tonya Ward Singer —

Courageous Learning

Friday: Shawn Brown —

New Millennium Music for the New Millennium Child

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Earn 13 CPDU’s over the days of the conference, March 3rd and March 4th. Two additional credits can be acquired at the March 2nd “An Evening with Jack Hartmann.” An-other two credits can be earned at the March 3rd Books That Nourish the Needs of the Whole Child: Spark Social and Emotional Learning in Your Classroom! with Kathy Brown and Sarah Martino. By attending all sessions you may acquire 17 CPDU’s. If you need to leave after lunch at 1:00 p.m., you can earn 5 CPDU’s for that day.

Illinois ASCD is providing $15.00 discount lunch coupons! You can apply these coupons to any purchase in the Up-per and Lower Hallways, The Gather Bar/Lounge, Mar-ket Place (coffee shop), or Sam & Harry’s Restaurant.

P= Pre-KindergartenK= Kindergarten1= First GradeA= Administrators

As a Pre-K, Kindergarten, or 1st Grade Teacher, bring along your school administrator as part of the team (two or more teach-ers) and he/she can attend FREE on the days the team attends.

Wednesday, March 2, 20165:30 - 9:30 p.m. ...............Registration6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ...............Jack Hartmann

Thursday, March 3, 20167:00 - 9:30 a.m. ................Registration7:30 - 8:30 a.m. ................Session A (A1 - A23)8:45 - 9:45 a.m. ................Session B (KEYNOTE)9:45 - 10:15 a.m. ..............Lunch/Exhibits10:15 - 11:15 a.m. ............Session C (C2 - C24)11:15 - 11:45 a.m. ............Lunch/Exhibits11:45 - 12:45 p.m. ...........Session D (D1 - D24)12:45 - 1:15 p.m. .............Lunch/Exhibits1:15 - 2:15 p.m. ...............Session E (E1 - E24)2:30 - 3:30 p.m. ...............Session F (F1 - F24)3:45 - 4:45 p.m. ...............Session G (G1 - G24)6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ...............Sarah Martino & Kathy

Friday, March 4, 20167:00 - 9:30 a.m. ............ Registration7:30 - 8:30 a.m. ............ Session I (I2 - I23)8:45 - 9:45 a.m. ............ Session J (KEYNOTE)9:45 - 10:15 a.m. .......... Lunch/Exhibits10:15 - 11:15 a.m. ........ Session K (K2 - K24)11:15 - 11:45 a.m. ........ Lunch/Exhibits11:45 - 12:45 p.m. ........ Session L (L1 - L24)12:45 - 1:15 p.m. .......... Lunch/Exhibits1:15 - 2:15 p.m............. Session M (M1 - M23)2:30 - 3:30 p.m............. Session N (N2 - N24)

Exhibit HoursClosed. .............................Wednesday, March 2, 20167:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ........Thursday, March 3, 20167:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ........Friday, March 4, 2016

• All sessions will be 60 minutes in length.• There will be three 30 minute breaks throughout the day for

visiting the Vendor display floor.• If you want to eat lunch, you need to eat during a 30 minute

break or leave a session open during the day.• Continental Breakfast Thursday & Friday until 9:30 a.m.

Search IL ASCD in your provider’s app store and download it for free for your iPhone, Blackberry, Android phone or your tablet. The general IL ASCD app is available now. The tab for the 35th Annual Pre-K/Kin-dergarten Conference will be available three to four weeks before the event. If you’ve previously downloaded the IL ASCD app to your mobile device, please delete it and download the latest version.

• Real time updates. You’ll be notified of any cancelled or added sessions• Handy conference center map• Handouts available for download and printing before and after the conference (as provided by presenters)• Networking with fellow conference goers• Exhibitor information and Speaker profiles

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LAURA BELTCHENKOLaura Beltchenko is a veteran educator. Her career in public education included classroom teacher, reading specialist, teacher and coordinator of gifted education programs as well as an associate superintendent of curriculum

and instruction for a Chicago suburban school district. She is an adjunct faculty member as well as doctoral student in the Reading and Language Arts Department of National Louis University in Illinois. She is committed to the professional development of Kindergarten – 12th grade teachers as they implement the Common Core Standards as well as the education of the whole child.

DEB BIBLEDeb Bible is a retired literacy, math, and technology resource teacher in the Chicagoland area. She has taught preschool special education, grades 2-4, RtI interventions, gifted students K-5, served as a district level literacy leader, and been an assistant principal. In

addition, she is a children’s editor and writer, a peer reviewer for Corwin Publishing, and has presented previously at the SDE National Kindergarten Conference and the IL ASCD Pre-K/K Conference. She is a professional development provider for the Illinois Reading Council, an independent consultant for Crossland Literacy, and a trainer/vendor for Jolly Learning. Deb also provides coaching/training in Google Apps for Education.

KATHY BROWNKathy Brown enjoys teaching our youngest learners in the wonderful world of kindergarten. Her book Kindergarten and the Common Core: It’s as Easy as ABC was awarded Learning magazine’s 2015

Teachers’ Choice Award, which includes products in its Children’s Books, Classroom, Family, and Professional Development programs. The awards honor products of exceptional quality and outstanding performance. She has presented for NAEYC, GoAEYC and IL ASCD and has provided professional development to school districts.

KIM ADSITKim is a 2002 Teacher of the Year and has taught Kindergarten for over 28 years. Focusing on developing curriculum and strategies that incorporate child- centered activities, she emphasizes the

fun of learning by tapping into the curiosity of young children that plants the seed for lifelong learning. Kim has been selected as an Expert Teacher, and she has served as a teacher mentor. She has a Specialist Degree in Early Childhood Education as well as an At-Risk Endorsement. She has worked as a National Presenter for over 10 years. Kim has co-authored 5 books with her latest titles Jazzing Up Journals and Book Making Bonanza.

Featured Presenters

SHAWN BROWNMr. Shawn Brown, originally from Chicago, now writes & implements unique and entertaining curriculum enhancement programs for childcare centers, elementary grades and private schools. He uses

infectious music for hooking his audience into learning and moving while having “Super Fun.” Mr. Brown and The Super Fun Show team travel to schools and conferences all over the country with his hit live show, “The Super Fun Show.”

CARA CARROLLCara Carroll lives in the great state of Texas…where everything is bigger! There’s no place she’d rather call home, scorching hot summers and all! Cara started her teaching career in Kindergarten and after 7 years made the switch to a brand new district to

teach 2nd grade and found a whole new love for teaching. Following that, she taught 1st grade for two years then relocated 300 miles south with her husband for a brand new adventure. Now she is back in Kindergarten and loving it!

KAREN GRABER Karen Graber is an innovative energetic teacher with 25 years of Kindergarten experience. Karen holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Illinois

State University. Presenting workshops for 12 years, Karen got her start at the IL ASCD Kindergarten Conference and has been a nine-year national presenter for EER, conducting two-day workshops for teachers across the U.S. and Canada. In addition, Karen has been a mentor teacher, served on a variety of district leadership councils and has been nominated for Disney Teacher of the Year Award. Karen’s presentations will share teacher-tested ideas that will enhance student learning.

PLEASE BRING THIS BOOKLET TO THE CONFERENCE. SESSION DESCRIPTIONS WILL

ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON OUR KINDERGARTEN CONFERENCE APP.

WENDY HALPERINWendy provides practical ideas on how to get children to draw. She is an accomplished illustrator and artist and

written two and illustrated 25 children’s books. Her style is detailed and attempts to represent the diverse, the poetic, and the ingenious environment of life, from an obscure flower in Africa to the familiar everyday sunset. Her latest book, Thank You World, written by Alice McGinty is illustrated entirely in pencil and crayon. Visit Wendy at www.wendyhalperin.com

KIM JORDANOKimberly Jordano has over 20 years of teaching experience. A master teacher and language-arts mentor in the Los Alamitos School District, Kimberly holds a masters degree in English as a second Language (ESL). She has also been nom-

inated twice for the Disney’s American Teacher Award. Kimberly received teacher of the year 2002! Kimberly has written over 20 books and teacher resources on pho-

DEANNA JUMPDeanna has taught Kindergarten and

-ed as teacher of the year in 2003 and 2006. She holds an Ed Specialist degree in Early Literacy and reading. Dean-

na has a passion for creating and sharing grade level ap-propriate units and activities that incorporate the Com-mon Core Standards and make learning fun again. She is the number one seller for teacherspayteachers.com.

KATHY GRIFFINKathy Griffin is an early childhood specialist with 16 years experience teaching students in Pre-K through 2nd grade. Kathy holds a BSED in Early Childhood Education and a MSED in

Special Education. She obtained her National Board

and 2011. Kathy is passionate about supporting educators as the plan developmentally appropriate activities in standard based times. Kathy supports teachers in differentiating instruction and keeps young students engaged through music, technology, and hands on learning. She is the author of the CD Growing Dendrites with Kathy Griffin and the blog Kathy Griffin’s Teaching Strategies.

JEN JONESJen Jones was born in Santa Barbara, CA. She majored in English at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for undergrad and East Carolina University for graduate school. She is K-12 Reading Specialist. She taught elementary school for 15 years

before becoming a Literacy Coach and Staff Developer in Literacy. She is Reading Recovery trained and an adjunct professor at ECU in the Reading Education Department. She blogs about all-things literacy at helloliteracy.com.

MARY PAT LAROCCA & JOY CONRADYMary Pat and Joy both teach kindergarten in LaGrange South School District #105. They have had the privilege of working together for 6 years and they can’t wait to share with you what they have learned at the conference. Mary

Pat has been honored to present for over 25 years at the IL ASCD Pre-K/Kindergarten Conference.

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BARB MALINGER

reading specialist/coach in the Chicagoland area. She has taught preschool, grades 1-4, and reading. She has also been an RtI interventionist, district-level literacy leader and professor at Judson

University. She has presented at the IL ASCD Pre-K/K Conference, IL No Child Left Behind Conference, IL Reading Conference, and at the Judson University Summer Reading Conference. She is currently a Jolly Phonics and Grammar consultant/trainer for jollyliteracy.com. She was named the Illinois Reading Educator of the Year for 2013.

nemic awareness, calendar activities, sight word books, interactive writing, standards based thematic teaching, take-home literacy backpacks and Book Making activities.

MELISSA LEACHMelissa is a dynamic presenter and so full of energy! She works across the country to support teachers and districts in their Balanced Literacy efforts. She prides herself on having real life strategies for today’s teacher. Hear it today and use it in your classroom tomorrow. Be ready to

laugh while you’re learning with Leach’s Literacy Training.

SARAH MARTINOSarah Martino is a kindergarten teacher, author, conference presenter and kindergarten intervention teacher in the Burlington Central Unit School District. Her book Kindergarten and the Common Core: It’s as Easy as ABC was

awarded Learning magazine’s 2015 Teachers’ Choice Award, which includes products in its Children’s Books, Classroom, Family, and Professional Development programs. The awards honor products of exceptional quality and outstanding performance. Sarah is requested to speak and present at state conferences. Most recently, she has presented for NAEYC, GoAEYC and IL ASCD.

KURT SCHWENGELKurt began his teaching career in 1995 and immediately started looking for ways to update the traditional kindergarten curriculum. His model was simple: Build a theme around what 5-year-olds

like to do and create activities around those themes. His teaching style offers fun and a creative curriculum that allows children to explore and learn on their own while adhering to state academic standards. Kurt created Rock and Roll Kindergarten as a “rebellious” alternative to traditional practices. Kurt holds a Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in technology and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University.

SHARI SLOANEShari has taught kindergarten for over 25 years. An experienced national presenter, she offers a range of pre-kindergarten and

tested stategies. She expertly translates what occurs in her own kindergarten

classroom into innovative and practical instructional methods that enrich the learning environment. She has released 2 CDs for use in the classroom, School is Cool and Get Ready! Visit Shari at www.kidscount1234.com

DONNA WHYTEDonna describes herself as a mom, teacher and education consultant. She has taught Kindergarten, First and Second Grade. She has experience as a multi-age, inclusion and looping teacher. As a consultant, Donna has presented workshops to teachers across

the U.S. and Canada. She has been a both a keynote and featured speaker for National and State Conferences. Her presentations are high energy, practical and motivating.

DEEDEE WILLSDeeDee began her teaching career in San Diego where she taught at a school with 96% second language learners. After several years of teaching Second Grade, she became her district’s literacy

coach. She helped to train and implement balanced literacy to the K – 2 staff, but found she missed the classroom and returned to teach Kindergarten. She runs the popular blog www.mrswillskindergarten.com

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CHRISTY MOOREChristy Moore is a former struggling reader turned reading specialist and literacy coach. She is passionate about empowering educators to walk into their “impossible futures” through apprenticeship and reflection. Christy has 25 years of experience as an educator, with most of

that time spent in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. She has presented multiple times at national literacy conferences including the Reading Recovery National Conference, SDE I Teach K! National Kindergarten Conference, Illinois Reading Council Conference, Illinois Comprehensive Literacy and Reading Recovery Conference, Arkansas K-8 Comprehensive Literacy and Reading Recovery Conference, and many others.

TONYA WARD SINGER Tonya Ward Singer, M.F.A., is a language and literacy consultant with a deep commitment to ensuring all students access high-quality education. She travels throughout the United States, leading systemic change in K-12 districts, and empowering teachers with tools

that help advance student literacy, language and critical thinking. A passionate innovator and researcher, Tonya collaborates with major publishers on effective language and literacy curricula. She has taught at multiple grade levels as a classroom teacher, reading teacher, and EL specialist, and continues to teach in

SESSION NUMBERS ARE IN NUMER-IC ORDER, HOWEVER, MISSING NUM-BERS DO NOT MEAN MISSING SESSIONS.

Kick off the Kindergarten Conference with our

Wednesday Night Special Session!

An Evening with Jack Hartmann“Cool Beats to Help Children

Read” Wednesday, March 2, 2016

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $59 for members

$108 for non-members$29 for students

2 Professional Development Hours

Special Presenters

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Books That Nourish the Needs of the Whole Child: Spark Social and Emotional

Learning in Your Classroom! With Kathy Brown and Sarah Martino

Educators are overwhelmed with standards and guidelines about how to teach -

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Thursday, March 3 • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $59 for members • $108 for non-members • $29 for students 2 Professional Development Hours

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Thursday, March 3rd

Session A: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

A1 — Set Your Sights on Sounds(P, K, 1) Deb Bible & Barb Malinger

In this fast-paced ses-sion you will experience a plethora of practical phone-mic awareness and phonics activities and teaching tips!

A2 — Read It – Write it – and – Create It!(P, K, 1) Kim Jordano

Creative ways to get your kindergarten-ers excited about writing! With interac-

tive charts, sequencing and labeling activities your chil-dren will be excited to write, then take it a step further with “Craftivites“ to show off their work! Bring your camera!

A10 — Support for Pre-K and Kindergarten Students From a Strong Foundation to Researched-Based Curricula (P, K, 1) Janice Fortmann, Sarah Crawley

child to master educational skills. Learn how solid, high-quality, research-based curricula, instruction, curriculum, environment, the learner, and parental empowerment all affect your students.

A3 — Brain Breaks (P, K, 1) Shari Sloane

with movement breaks to give to your students before, during and after learning activities. These “brain breaks” help to increase attention and focus as well as being lots of fun!

A6 — Rhyming, Reading, and Learning(K, 1) Kathy Griffin

Join Kathy as she uses nursery rhymes and poems to teach emergent literacy skills such as phone-mic awareness, phonics, sight words, and fluency. Gain new ideas for whole, small group, and independent learn-ing through the use of games, puppets, and singing. Leave with easy-to-implement activities you can use the next day.

A4 — Assessment(K, 1, A) DeeDee Wills

Find practical tricks and tools to help you actively identify the skills your students have mastered. Confer on the go to plan instruction, provide interventions, and set future goals. DeeDee will show you some organizational ideas that al-low you to gather valuable information and monitor the growth of your students without losing valuable instruction time.

A5 — The Listening Center, Your New Best Friend!(P, K, 1) Kurt Schwengel

Join Kurt and learn how the listening center can transform your classroom! You will learn how to make your own activities in Garageband and how to include your new (cordless) listening center into your daily curriculum.

A8 — Growth Mindset! Developing Possibili-ties with that Tiny Word “Yet”(K, 1, A) Christy Moore

This session will focus on the research behind growth mind-set and how it can be developed in our Pre-K and Kin-dergarten classrooms through changing our teacher talk.

A9 — Literacy that Works(K) Tina Theis & Gina Livingston

We will provide ideas, examples, and suggestions for working with early childhood through Kindergarten students on alphabet knowledge, phone-mic awareness, phonics, and more for reading success. Ac-tivities to reinforce literacy will include games, individu-al interventions, large and small group instruction ideas.

A11 — Empowering Little Writers(P, K, 1) Sarah Howe

Implement a Kindergarten Writer’s Work-shop! Ideas on how to maximize your writ-

ing instruction through the use of mini-lessons, men-tor texts, genre studies and much more will be shared. You will leave this session with instructional, organization and management strategies to help your young writers grow.

A13 — Books!(P, K, 1) Vickie Dolk

The best way to have a child share their school experiences at home is to send home a story prop!

They just can’t wait to retell the story. Come see what I have to share: tips, books, projects, actions, and interesting information.

A14 — Exploring Faces with Young Children(P, K, A) Irene Sufrin

Exploring Faces with Young Children was an in-depth project completed at the Ginsburg

Solomon Schechter ECC. The children and teachers explored how artists and authors portray the human face. Working with studio materials, the children created images of faces. The children’s work and project will be reviewed in this session.

Thursday, March 3rd

A15 — Respecting Cultural Diversity in Our Programs(P, K, 1) Molly Babu

All aspects of curriculum planning can be infused with an anti-bi-as approach. I’ll present a series of activities to demonstrate how.

A12 — What Vocabulary is Most Worthy?(P, K, 1) Valerie Brosius

The language literacy connection is well established. The National Early Literacy Panel (2008) reports that language interventions show greater effectiveness early on. We will address what words are worth teaching to build oral language and vocabulary, of particular importance for young ELLs as they acquire academic content and English.

A21 — Ideas for Guided Centers(P, K, 1) Karen Higginson

Are you improving learning by teach-ing in data driven guided groups? Come

get some ideas for both guided and independent centers!

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Session A: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

A16 — September through Novem-ber…Morning Meetings to Remem-ber(K, 1) Mary Pat LaRocca & Joy Conrady

We are making the most of our time during our “Morn-ing Meetings” with our kindergartners! From day one next year, you will have ideas for greetings, sharing time, Morning Message, and activities for each week. We

the school year. These ideas are EASY and TEACHER FRIENDLY and will help get your year off to a great start!

A19 — Shuffling into Math with Card Games (P, K, 1) Jane Felling

Come prepared to play games that incorporate easily-found playing cards. Great for Centers and Math Backpacks; con-cepts covered include comparing numbers, <, >, odd, even, early ad-dition, subtraction and place value to 100. Gameboards included.

A20 — Character and Social Emotional Devel-opment for Young Children Through Literature(P, K, 1) Laura Beltchenko

Picture books have multiple uses in today’s classroom. Children begin to look to story characters and scenarios as windows to conceptual understandings of the world. Together we will explore Social/Emotional learning and how picture books can enhance the well being of our students. A bibliography will be shared to spring board your alignment with social and emotional standards.

A22 — No More Hand Raising! Increasing Stu-dent Engagement (P, K, 1) Donna Whyte

If you have ever thought, “I work harder than the students”…then it is time to change the set-up of your room. Student Engagement is imperative to learning commit-ment. Examine environment, best practice and traits of class-rooms where children are more responsible and learn best. Make your school life easier and more meaningful to your students.

A23 — Make It Count: DI Your Small Groups for Number Instruction(P, K, 1) Kim Adsit

number concepts? Are you wondering how to differentiate you number lessons without working yourself to death? During your time with Kim, she will share how she sets up her small groups for interventions, on target, and enrichment groups and what the other kids are doing while she’s working with each group.

Session C: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

C3 — Differentiating Reading Instruc-tion: Guided Reading in Kindergarten (P, K, 1) Melissa Leach

Guided Reading is how we differenti-ate reading instruction and meet the needs of our learners. Join Melissa as she helps you soar with this method of small group instruction with such begin-ning readers. Participants will examine the teacher’s role before, during, and after reading as well as stra-tegic prompting techniques to use during the lesson so that students are becoming independent readers.

C6 — Teaching with Rigor and Urgency without Teaching to the Test(K, 1, A) Jen Jones

Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day, but not all administrators, teachers and students use time effectively.

Keynote Speaker: Tonya Ward SingerSession B: 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

C2 — Read It – Write it – and – Create It!(P, K, 1) Kim Jordano Repeated Session: See A2

C4 — Assessment(K, 1, A) DeeDee Wills Repeated Session: See A4

C5 — The Listening Center, Your New Best Friend!(P, K, 1) Kurt Schwengel Repeated Session: See A5

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Practical steps for inspiring risk-taking in our students, and our own professional learning — through audience engagement activities and inspiring stories of student and teacher learning. Foster risk-taking for equity and innovation in your classrooms and learning communities.

Courageous Learning

SchaumburgEast/West

In fact, many instructional minutes are misused during the school day. This session will take a closer look at time, and how we use it…before, during and after the school day. Participants will also learn the importance and value of sharing their own joy and excitement of learning with students. Learn how to up the rigor and keep school fun and challenging without boredom or tears.

C7/D7 — Standards Success: It’s As Easy As ABC!(P, K, 1) Sarah Martino & Kathy Brown

Do you need ideas for collecting standards aligned data in kid friendly ways? Are you searching for strategies to incorporate social and emotional learning into your everyday activities? Do you desire to create a classroom of empowered learners? If so, it will be worth your time to attend our double session as you will develop a list of tips and tricks including favorite routines, songs, anchor charts, graphic organizers, parent letters and more. Learn how to create checklists and charts to collect evidence of everyday learning including centers too. Don’t let the demands of the standards defeat you. Instead, join us and be inspired to cook up a recipe for standards success where each of your students feels like a superstar learner. It’s as easy as ABC!

C8 — Let Them Do the Work!(P, K, 1) Steve Oertle

Using standards to drive a student-led primary classroom may seem like a process that is tailor

made for older students. However, there are many research--

lum or program and are well-suited for young learners. This ses-sion will model fun, yet rigorous strategies that are student-led and driven by age-appropriate standards. John Hattie’s research on effective influences will serve as the anchor for each strategy.

C9 — Engaging Strategies for Building Number Sense(P, K) Lauren Putze

Laying a strong foundation in number sense for our earliest learners can lead to continued mathematical success. During this session, teachers will acquire content knowledge as well as ways to use subitizing and engaging children’s literature to strengthen number sense concepts in their students.

C12 — Focus on the Fundamentals(P, K) Barbara Dahly

Join this informative session to Focus on the FUNdamen-tals in Early Childhood with an emphasis on the standards, why they are important and the role the standards play in teaching Pre-School and Kindergarten children. Through this pathway of exploration you will learn how Early Child-hood has changed from Froebel to the present. Appro-priate goals, objectives, environments, and curriculum for Pre-School and Kindergarten Programs will be presented, emphasizing how to use knowledge of developmentally ap-propriate practice as you focus on the FUNdamentals!

C10 — Make Center Time Work More Like Sesame Street and Less Like Jerry Springer(P, K) Kelly Honegger

Get the chaos of centers under control! Learn how to get center style lessons going in your classroom so that your work is done before the lessons even begin. Walk away with ideas on how to incorporate organization into your center time so you are free to monitor different skills for all of your kiddos at one time AND keep the kids on task.

Thursday, March 3rd

C11 — Reading, Thinking, & Talking(P, K) Jill Henning

Participants will learn how to develop a great read aloud program that encourages students to work with a partner to discuss stories they hear. Students will be learning that good readers make connections, retell, visualize, and wonder about books. Participants will be provided with strategies and hands-on items that help students work as partners and enhance discussions.

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Session C: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

C13 — Singing Games & Dances from Around the World (P, K) Brigid Finucane & Carey Goldberg

This interactive workshop expands typical class-room dances and singing games, fosters community and pro-motes cultural diversity. Participants will learn and practice a variety of engaging and fun musical games from around the world, drawn from American Heritage, folk, and mul-ticultural traditions that can be immediately put to use.

C14 — Extension and Enrichment Activities Created by You!(P, K) Molly Babu & Carrie Rafalski

Not enough materials in your class-room? Join us for creative enrichment and extension activi-ties to add to your classroom that are easy, inexpensive, and developmentally appropriate. You don’t need to spend mon-ey on manufactured enrichment when you can create your own! Focus on Math, Language, and Science Enrichment.

C15/D15 — Starting Small(P, K, 1) Megan Fuciarelli

During this double session, we will be watching “Start-ing Small” from Teaching Tolerance and having a discussion about how early childhood providers can provide an environ-ment of equity, cooperation, and citizenship. Resources and give-aways from Teaching Tolerance will also be provided.

C16 — December through February…Morning Meeting Ideas That Vary(P, K) Mary Pat LaRocca & Joy Conrady

-ing ideas for the winter months. Ideas for greetings, shar-ing time, morning messages, and activities for each day in December, January, and February will be explained in our detailed handout. These teacher-friendly ideas will en-sure that there are no winter doldrums in your room!

C17 — STEAM Powered Classrooms(P, K, 1) Katie Feldmann & Anna Dunskus

Science and Math come alive through STEAM in the early childhood classroom! Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math are combined in an approach aligned to CCSS and Next Generation Science Standards. Explore project-based learning and walk away with a plethora of new projects for your classroom!

C21 — My Top 30 from 30 exciting years in Kindergarten! (P, K, 1) Karen Graber

Come get a wealth of activities and ideas from across the curriculum to enhance your classroom. Common Core Math games & literacy ideas, NGSS science activi-ties, art projects, management tips, movement and more!

C22 — No More Hand Raising! Increasing Student Engagement (P, K, 1) Donna Whyte Repeated Session: See A22

C23 — Ready, Set, READ! (P, K ) Deanna Jump

Get ready to go on a reading adventure as Deanna shares research-based strategies for increasing your student’s reading comprehension and vocabulary. Learn strategies for retelling, making connections, inferring, and summarizing that will help your students comprehend the text at a higher level.

C18 — Supporting the Implementation of KIDS(P, K, A) Mary Kay Dunne & Mary Ellen Wodzisz

KIDS is an observational tool being used in Kindergar-ten rooms throughout Illinois. If you’re already implement-ing KIDS, we will share additional ways to gather evi-dence and review strategies using our classroom experiences.C19 — Using STEM, Science and the Practices of Scientists and Engineers in the Early Childhood Classroom(P, K, 1) Terry Talley & Ashley Mathis

old and blossom into the ability to make sense of the world and to solve problems with a sense of autonomy and independence. Join us in this as we share STEM science best practices for de-

C20 — Get ’Em Up, Moving & Learning(P, K, 1) Carrie Flint

Research has proven that movement has a direct cor-relation to learning. This presentation is packed with easy brain breaks and tips to implement them without causing chaos in the classroom.

C24 — Dancing Feet! Pattern and Sequence for Early Literacy Skills!(P, K, 1) Carole Stephens

Young children must move to keep their bodies and brains growing healthfully. Organized dancing promotes pattern, rhythm and sequence – early literacy skills made easy! Ready to mix it up with individual, circle and partner style danc-es? Do you use manipulatives safely? Encourage children to jump and twirl without “losing control?” Miss Carole has answers! Twinkle Toes and Stumble Bunnies are welcome!

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Session D: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

D1 — Brain Breaks (P, K, 1) Shari Sloane Repeated Session: See A3

D2 — Rhyming, Reading, and Learning(K, 1) Kathy Griffin Repeated Session: See A6

D3 — Differentiating Reading Instruc-tion: Guided Reading in Kindergarten (P, K, 1) Melissa Leach Repeated Session: See C3

D6 — Teaching with Rigor and Urgency without Teaching to the Test(K, 1, A) Jen Jones Repeated Session: C6D8 — Inquiry! Literacy Learning Through Noticing and Naming(P, K, 1) Christy Moore

Develop that spark of inquiry that enables active learning in our kindergarten students. This session will focus on ways we can encourage our students to notice things about liter-acy and learn to name them and use them in writing and reading.

D13 — Using Visual Work Task Systems Within the Classroom Environment(P, K, 1) Shanna Rufener & Rebecca Leskowich

Learn how to develop and imple-ment visual work task systems to foster academic growth, com-munication and independence within the classroom environ-ment for even your most challenging students. These systems also help promote increased on-task and functional behaviors!D10 — Environmental

Education Full STEAM Ahead(P, K) Becky Lambert, Val Sage

Science, technology, engineering, and math are at the foundation of many classroom units and educational standards. Yet, to truly engage the creativity needed to spur technological advancement, arts must be included in this formula. This session will explore artistic ways to bring environmental education into the classroom.

Thursday, March 3rd

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Session D: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

D11 — Literacy Link – Finding Science and Engineering in Books(P, K, 1) Laura McCoy & Jennifer VanDerMolen

Are you “stumped” on how to include quality science and engineering concepts to your students? Do you want more STEM activities for your students? Link the literature you already use in your classroom to hands-on activities that will get your students thinking like a scientist or an engineer. Hands-on activities from Project Learning Tree will be used to get you up and moving with lessons you can use in your classroom next week!

D9 — Delivering “Winning” Family/Parent Events(P, K, 1) Bev Schumacher

Well-designed events are powerful in building relation-ships with parents and families. This session will discuss ele-ments for you to consider in designing events that attract families while also reaching the goals you intend to achieve.

D12 — Writing in Kindergarten: What Are You Waiting For?(K) Leanne Jebens & Kerry Fitzgerald

Kindergarten students are able and ready to write in the Fall. We’ll cover the philosophy behind starting writing early in the year and how to meet all of the developmental writing levels with motivation. We’ll provide strategies to meet the needs of all students and ensure progress is made all levels. Samples of our students work will be provided. Young writers are ready and waiting, what are you waiting for?

D14 — A Multi-Sensory Introduction to Sight Words through Songs(P, K ) LaDonna Wicklund

Joyous songs boost Pre-K and Kindergarten children in essential language and literacy skills. Sing and dance children into reading and writing 13 beginning words, reading simple print, forming letters, and having an I CAN READ attitude. Especially helpful for ELL and at-risk children.

D16 — Building a Reading Brain in PreK-1st Grade(P, K, 1) Jane Vallin

effective instruction for pre-readers and beginning readers,

neuroscience. This session provides an in-depth look at the importance of creating “neural pathways” in the brain, and how that translates into practical classroom application.

D17 — Appy Hour(P, K, 1) Trevor Steinbach

Join Trevor as he explores many of his favorite FREE apps that can be used immediately in the classroom.

D18 — Early Childhood Profes-sional Learning Communities(P, K, A) Sue Mayernick & Vanessa Upton

The newly opened District 54 Early Learning Center supports more than 840 at-risk and special education students and their families. Early Childhood Director Sue Mayernick will pro-vide examples of how we implement our full inclusion model, classroom and PLC schedules, curriculum, common assess-ments, individual student goal setting and portfolio collection.

D24 — Drawing Children Into Reading Collaborates with High Scope in Early Child-hood Education(P, K, 1) Wendy Halperin

Drawing Children Into Reading was started by children’s book author and illustrator Wendy Halperin. The program

span, self esteem, handwriting abilities and following direc-tions skills. Wendy and a team are producing a documen-

children draw science, math, engineering, language arts, and more. You’ll get a chance check out TRY angle furniture, too.

D23 — Ready, Set, READ! (P, K ) Deanna JumpRepeated Session: See C23

D19 — Problem Solving in Mathematics(P, K, 1) Jennie Winters

Participants will learn strategies for teach-ing students to represent and solve story

problems involving addition and subtraction. We will dis-cuss the progression from Kindergarten to First Grade.

D20 — An Overview of KIDS(P, K, A ) Mary Ellen Wodzisz & Ruthann Ryan

During this informational session, an overview of the Illinois KIDS instrument, the training process and its resources will be presented. A statewide Kindergarten as-sessment enables the state to be more strategic in its efforts to align early childhood and K-12 systems, thereby enhanc-ing education experiences for all children. If you have heard about KIDS but have not trained, then this session is for you.

D22 — Prop Up Your Centers(P, K) Kim Adsit

Want to “Prop Up” your centers? In this ses-sion Kim will share fun, creative, kid tested ways to develop centers that will have your kids reading and writing! She will also show you how to develop, organize and manage effective and efficient literacy centers. Your kids will become indepen-dent learners so that you can easily call your small groups.

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Session E: 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

E1 — Dynamic Conversations – Advancing Language through Student Talk (P, K, 1, A) Tonya Ward-Singer

Increase student talk, risk-taking, and oral language! Get interactive strategies and linguistic tools to engage all students, especially ELLs. We will analyze video les-sons and plan conversation tasks for PreK and K learning.

E2 — Move Over! Here Comes the MATH WALL!(P, K, 1) Kim Jordano

-force each concept in math throughout the year? Would you like to bring math alive in your classroom? What if every child was actively participating in every math activity as you did it? You’ll see how all of this is possible and more when you come see the Math Wall in action. Math is fun, interactive, and reinforced dai-ly in this unique approach to math beyond your regular calendar activities. Come see how motivating and exciting math can be!

E4 — Engaging Word Work and Interventions(P, K) DeeDee Wills

Catch your students before they fall! DeeDee introduces word work and intervention activities for Kindergartners who need help with phonics, phonemic awareness, and fluency. Put these activities to work in your small-group lesson and in tier 2 and tier 3 interventions.

E5 — Rock and Roll Kindergarten!(P, K, 1) Kurt Schwengel

Join Kurt as you explore his original, full-year cur-riculum, Rock and Roll Kindergarten. Pirates, Star

Wars, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Dinosaurs, Japan, Pizza Restau-rant … these are just some of the thematic units we will be exploring!

E6 — Transitions as Learning Opportunities(P, K, 1) Shawn Brown

Transitions are an integral part of the day and can be challenging. Learn how to use music as a guide to these tough transitions. The group will be taught how to write 7 syllable military chants that produce learning outcomes. This is a moving and learning activity. We will work in groups while writing transitional chants that are

of the session will allow groups of participants to utilize their new skills and act them out in front of the class.

Thursday, March 3rd

E11 — Interdisciplinary Units and Children’s Literature(P, K, 1) Melody Murphy

-nects some of the greatest children’s books and turns them into interdisciplinary units that are Common Core approved. Participants will be actively engaged and have the opportunity to make and take some activities to use in their classrooms.

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Session E: 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

E9 — Say Yes to the Mess! Bringing Literature to Life Through Art, Science, and Play(P, K, 1) Lora Taylor & Becky Nau

We will share our compilation of ideas for bringing favorite classroom books to life using art, sci-ence, and play while meeting the goals of the Illinois Early Learning Standards and Common Core. Par-ticipants will walk away with successful ways to docu-ment and display students’ learning and explorations, as well as techniques and ideas for creating successful Sci-ence and Art centers in the classroom that are print rich.

E12 — Families are a Part of Pre-K Environ-ment Too!(P, K) Kathy Young

Want to achieve 100% participation with parents in your preschool program? I’ll cover ways to share the importance

-tions/family night topics, and how to keep parent work-shops and volunteer ideas fresh and new year after year, while bringing everything you do back to the IELDS.

E13 — Cognitive Stages of Devel-opment(P, K, 1) Isnedy Escobar & Barbra Ayers

Sometimes we get used to the humdrum of our students and what we do for them is automatic … we know in our guts what do but sometimes forget why. It’s good to re-view Cognitive Stages of Development. Refuel yourself !

E14 — Let’s SALSA and Accelerate English and Spanish Oral Language Skills(P, K, 1) Gloria Rojas

Enhance and accelerate early sound, language,

-guage to strengthen vocabulary, communication skills, self-esteem and strategies to support early brain development.

E15 — Christmas Around the World(P, K) Donna Mikesell & Dana Trummer-Imlah

Learn how to turn your class-room into an airport/airplane and travel around the world visiting different countries all while learning about their Christmas traditions. This is a make and take unit in-corporating social studies, physical education, and lit-eracy all wrapped up into one fun and exciting adventure.

E16- Practical Best Practices Strategies for Teaching & Relationship Building( P, K, 1)Maureen Collins

Practical Strategies drawn from eclectic teach-ing methodologies such as Montessori, Reggio,

Waldorf, and Deep Play will focus on “how-to” intention-ally teach both academic and socio-emotional skills while proactively fostering interactive peer-to-peer and adult-child relationships in-the-moment. These practices can be the foundation of, and integrated into, any curriculum.

E17— Easy as 1-2-3: Developing Early Nu-meracy Skills to Parallel Early Literacy(P, K, 1) Kimberly Rimbey

Want to build a foundation for math success? In this hands-on session, you will explore strategies that build early nu-meracy while creatively examining how numeracy develop-ment parallels that of literacy. Come ready to be wowed with all the amazing ways to use ten frames and other manipula-tives that help little hands explore the big ideas of math.

E21 — Enough! (P, K, 1, A) Jeff Koziatek

Kids may be in the seats, but are they able to learn what you are teaching? Lack of self-worth can lead to acting out — looking for attention and seeking value. Before we can build the mind of a child, we must help build a foundation of self-worth. Disruptive behavior will decrease as we deal with root issues and we help these students become ready to learn. You can spend less time as a disciplinarian and more time teaching!

E20 — Project Engineering(P, K, 1) Susan Wapniarski

Engineering in preschool means planning, building, and design-ing with open ended materials. By offering project-based engi-neering in class, you can successfully engage students with hands-on lessons and opportunities for extended learning. Students improve their critical thinking, social and motor skills as they construct engineering projects. We’ll cover: Simple Machines, Architecture, Patterns and Geometry, 2D vs. 3D, and more.

E18 — Artist I-Five (P, K, 1 ) Robin O’Connor & Linda Lucke

Drive early visual literacy with rigor and fun using the Artist I-Five cur-

riculum. Engage your younger students with innovative and easy learning tasks. Using Artist I-Five critical thinking questions, students will discover deeper understandings and connections between text and illustrations. Teachers can modify the depth, complexity and pacing of the lessons and can easily differentiate.

E19 — Play on Words – Literacy Games (P, K, 1) Jane Felling

Come prepared to play literacy games that incorporate the use of the alphabet tiles, alpha-bet and literacy dice and word decks. Great for centers. Games for the alphabet sounds, letter recognition, rhyme, learning to spell simple words. Gameboards included.

E22 — Crafting Successful Writers (Make & Take)(P, K, 1) Donna Whyte

Donna will share tools that will allow students to improve their writing, along with becoming more independent.

leave feeling much more able to move our youngest writers forward.

E23 — Make It Count: DI Your Small Groups for Number Instruction(P, K, 1) Kim Adsit Repeated Session: See A23

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E24 — Science Time(P, K, 1) Sherry Ann Wolfer

You don’t have to be a scientist to do or have science in your classroom. Explore this “hands-on” workshop that contains easy and inexpensive science experiments, science activities and science tabletop props that you can do with children from two years old through one hundred plus years old.

Session F: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

F1 — Courageous Collaboration – Opening Doors to Peer Observation(P, K, 1, A) Tonya Ward Singer

Observation is one of the most powerful teaching skills. Learn how to facilitate “observation inquiry” a dynamic pro-tocol for planning, observing and reflecting on lessons to-gether. Through interactive simulations, hone your observation

to your school to be a catalyst for courageous collaboration.

F2 — Move Over! Here Comes the MATH WALL!(P, K, 1) Kim Jordano Repeated Session: See E2F3 — Inspiring Kindergarten Writers with Writer’s Workshop (P, K, 1) Melissa Leach

What do writers do? Join Melissa in this ses--

ters a love for writing by using Writer’s Workshop. Prac-tice conferring, see some mini-lessons and make plans to begin your Writer’s Workshop for this school year.

F4 — Engaging Word Work and Interventions(P, K) DeeDee Wills Repeated Session: See E4

F5 — Rock and Roll Kindergarten!(P, K, 1) Kurt Schwengel Repeated Session: See E5

F9 — PowerPoint Tips and Tricks – Creating Printables and Interactive Boards(P, K, 1) Jill Rafter

-est and TeachersPayTeachers, but don’t know where to start? The session will begin by teaching PowerPoint basics to create class-room printables. Tips and tricks will be shared to create inter-active learning boards by adding animations, songs and videos.

Thursday, March 3rd

F10 — Best Practices in Transitioning Children from Preschool to Kindergarten(P, K ) Christine Nicpon

This presentation is a review of the best prac-tices in transitioning children from Preschool programs into Kindergarten. By providing a summary of best prac-tices to teachers, and school district administrators the goal is to enhance current practices to bridge the rela-tionship between preschool and elementary education.

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Session F: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

F6 — Be Opinionated: Developing Critical Thinking in Our Youngest Learners(P, K, 1) Jen Jones

Before we can expect students to be critical readers, we must teach them and give them opportunities to think and speak like critical thinkers. If we expect higher level thinking from ALL students, even Kindergarten and 1st grade students,

expecting higher-level answers. We must not teach students WHAT to think but HOW to think, how to be problem-solvers and the habits of mind that critical thinkers have.

F7 — Super Science Centers and More(P, K) Shari Sloane

Make science instruction fun and easy in your classroom. Shari will show you many developmen-tally appropriate science centers to develop children’s natu-ral sense of wonder. You will also come away with ideas for units of study for whole-group science instruction.

F12 — Keep Art Alive!(P, K, 1) Tanya Boyle

This is a workshop that will give ideas for ways to in-tegrate art and artists into your curriculum so that you CAN keep art even when your specials or enrichment classes have been cut.

F13 — Some April Foolishness!(P, K, 1) Jackie Jones

Don’t be a fool! Explore April Foolish-ness by Theresa Bateman — a great story choice for April Fool’s Day or a farm unit. No joking about it, these hands-on activities will introduce your stu-dents to agriculture while meeting state standards.

F14 — Why Are You Asking That Question?(P, K, 1) Connie Hamilton

Do you want to learn to pose questions that in-crease engagement? Come learn 7 basic principles that you can use in your classroom tomorrow. No gimmicks, just re-search based strategies to support even our youngest learners.

F15 — Learning Related Vision Dysfunctions(1, A) Monika Spokas & Linda Weil

The American Foundation for Vision Awareness estimates that 25% of children have a correctable vision dysfunc-

Learn what visual dysfunctions are and how they interfere with a student’s academic performance. Receive practical tools to help identify students who may be struggling with these problems. Plus, learn effective strategies adaptable to the classroom to reduce visual stress, giving students a greater likelihood of achieving desired performance results.

F11 — From September to May, Using Centers the Daily 5 Way(P, K, 1) Amy Wylie

Activities and centers for every month of the school year based on the Daily 5 Literacy Mod-el! Handouts included and we invite you all to take photos

F21 — Music Tool Box(P, K, 1) Brigid Finucane & Carey Goldberg

This lively, interactive workshop will provide musical strategies to practically and pleasurably

explore foundational music concepts (beat, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, etc.), and the intentional progression for teaching and extending songs, chants and movement activities. Informa-tion will link literacy, reinvigorate and deepen connections to curriculum. Successful methods for making musical connec-tions to books will be examined, and instrument use explored.

F18 — Reading Rituals And Routines(P, K ) Greg Smedley-Warren

Take your literacy instruction to the next level using the balanced literacy frame-

work. Stock up on ideas for engaging students in lit-eracy, meeting the needs of all students and challeng-ing them with higher order thinking all while having fun!

F19 — Observational Assessment in Math-ematics(K, 1, A) Jennie Winters

Participants will learn how to use observation tools to capture data regarding students’ levels of understanding in mathematics. We will use video clips to practice observing students to capture data.

F20 — Books vs. Technology, Exploring the Physicality of Books and the Use of Tech Tools(P, K, 1, A) Laura Beltchenko

There is much to be said about the use of technology in to-day’s classroom. In this “let’s dig deeper” session, we will ex-plore the virtues of both the physical book picture book (literary and informational) and the use of technology. A plethora of books and websites will be shared that dis-cuss the attributes of both sides of this proverbial coin.

F22 — Crafting Successful Writers (Make & Take)(P, K, 1) Donna Whyte Repeated Session: See E22

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F23 — Math Workshop (P, K ) Deanna Jump

Fill your teacher toolbox with instruc-tional strategies and interventions to help ALL your stu-

proven strategies, tips, tricks and activities that will make your math block meaningful, engaging, and magical.

F24 — Math, Science, and Crititcal Thinking(P, K, 1) Kathy Griffin

Are you wondering how to take your science cen-ter to the next level? Join Kathy as she shares engaging science activities that incorporate math and use everyday materials. Is it a math center? Is it a science center? It’s both! Get ready for hands on fun in this make and take session. Leave with fun, engaging activities that help build critical thinking skills too.

G1 — Digging for Information(P, K, 1) Deb Bible & Barb Malinger

In this session you will “unearth” many teaching treasures that you can use with your students

G3 — Inspiring Kindergarten Writers with Writer’s Workshop (P, K, 1) Melissa Leach Repeated Session: See F3

G5 — Develop an Emotionally Supportive Community(P, K, 1) Sheryl Brown

Sheryl Brown is a Licensed Marriage, Chil-dren and Family Therapist. She will exhibit a variety of sce-narios and methods that foster developing emotional sup-port. She will identify and demonstrate the differences between positive and negative climates. Methods will be in-troduced to set the overall positive tone of the classroom.

F17 — The ABCs of NGSS(P, K, 1) Kevin Daugherty

This session will explore ways you can incorpo-rate the Next Generation Science Standards into

any new or existing farm, plant, or weather unit. What hap-pens if you push or pull an object with a tractor? Where do animals live and why? How do changes in the weather affect plants and animals? Make real world connections with hands-on lessons and activities ready to implement in any classroom.

Session G: 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

G10 — Get Yourself And Your Students Pub-lished!(P, K, 1) Adam Peterson

Have you ever said, “I should write a book!”? Kin-dergarten teacher and self-published children’s author, Adam Peterson, will show you how easy it is to write and publish your creative ideas! Publish class books for fun or FUNdraising!

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Session G: 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, March 3rd

G11 — Music Rocks!(P, K) Susan Kostal

Music Rocks! Get Hip! Be Cool! Music helps children learn the alphabet, sounds, days of the week, months, and everyday rou-tines! Original music will be presented! New movement songs! Free Gifts! Susie plays the guitar, saxophone, and ukulele! Look-ing for new songs for the classroom? Come to MUSIC ROCKS!!!

G13 — Beyond ‘Use Your Words!’: Supporting Social Interactions in the Classroom(P, K, 1) Nancy Bruski

Children often do not use their words because they don’t know what words to use. Get strategies to help them to use words to resolve conflicts and manage relationships. Help-ing children expand their feelings vocabulary and im-prove regulation skills is essential for school success!

G14 — Yogurt and Cheeses and Ice Cream That Pleases!(P, K, 1) Brad Banning

Discover what’s in the milk group using the book Yo-gurt and Cheeses and Ice Cream That Pleases by Brian P. Cleary. The session will feature hands-on activities that can be easily imple-mented into your classroom while complementing and connect-ing to Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

G15 — Writing Well Does Not Begin with Teaching Students How to Write – it begins with teaching students why they should write(P, K ) Antionette Johnson

In order for children to be lifetime writers, they must see the value of writing which is only appreciated through authentic work that they use on any typical day. In this workshop, participants will be given strategies to teach Kelly Gallagher’s 7 types of writing.

G16 — Creating Independent, Creative and Thoughtful Students: A Focus on Learner Qualities and the Research Behind How We Learn(P, K, 1, A) Steve Oertle

When teachers help young students understand and apply the qualities of good learners, students begin to take responsibil-ity for their learning and increase their drive, motivation and achievement. This session will focus on 8 learner qualities and the research behind how their use in the classroom will improve student independence, creativity, motivation and achievement. Attendees will learn practical strategies for each of the 8 qualities.

G17 — Teaching Next Gen Stan-dards to our Next Gen(P, K ) Grace VanDerKolk, Nikki Zolotor

to incorporate your Next Gen Science Standards with the Com-

G8 — Let Them TALK! Developing Empathy Through Dialogue Around Read Alouds(P, K, 1) Christy Moore

So many times the best learning takes place when students are talking! Learn how to create caring kids through dialogue around thought provoking read alouds in Pre-K and Kinder!

G7 — Super Science Centers and More(P, K) Shari Sloane Repeated Session: See F7

G6 — Be Opinionated: Developing Critical Thinking in Our Youngest Learners(P, K, 1) Jen Jones Repeated Session: See F6

G21 — High Fives for Finger Fun! Activities that enhance ALL students’ fine & gross motor skills within your busy day(P, K) Karen Graber

G22 — Prop Up Your Centers(P, K) Kim Adsit Repeated Session: See D22

G23 — Math Workshop ( P, K ) Deanna Jump Repeated Session: See F23

G24 — Math, Science, and Critical Thinking(P, K, 1) Kathy Griffin Repeated Session: See F24

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G20 — The ABC’s of Gross Motor Skills(P, K, 1) Carrie Flint

Gain a better understanding of what, why, and how to teach little ones gross motor skills. Easy to implement activities and helpful teaching tips are packed into this activity-based session.

G19 — Rolling Into Math-Building Number Sense and Early Operations (P, K, 1) Jane Felling

Come prepared to play math games that incorporate the use of easily found regular dice. Concepts covered include; addition, comparing numbers, >, <, place value, 10’s, 1’s, doubles, near doubles and much more. Handouts and gameboards provided.

G18 — Re-find the Joy Through Music with Miss Carole!(P, K, 1) Carole Stephens

Create happier children who interact appropriately with classmates socially, emotionally and physically. Light up their brains by connecting neural pathways natu-rally. Give your classroom (and yourself ) a Brain Break to enhance instruction. A tall order? It’s easier than you think! Start making more music – and watch and listen!

I10 — Can Technology in the Classroom Enhance Parent-Teacher Communication?(P, K, ) Kathie Beyer

Kathie Beyer will reflect on current communication prac-tices, show participants how technology is used in her class-room to improve awareness and acquisition, then let them put all that knowledge to work at the end of the session to document their own project with a communication application.

I12 — Sensory Table Ideas from A to Z(P, K ) Rachel Lewis & Jennifer Miller

Sensory tables are fun and they can provide focus! We will give you A-Z themes and ideas to use in your classroom for water and sand tables. This fun, hands-on session will feature the props we use AND we will show you how to make your own water table.

Friday, March 4th

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Session I: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

I2 — Understanding the Role of Poverty in Learning (P, K, 1, A) Donna Whyte

This session will explore the teacher’s role in the life of a child that lives in poverty. Participants will learn about poverty and deepen their understanding of how

-cant ways to overcome their situation. Come and learn ef-fective, research-based interventions to use in your class-room that improve achievement in learning and in life.

I4 — Nurturing our Students’ Social and Emotional Growth (P, K, 1) Melissa Leach

While classroom instruction should include ac-tivities that strengthen cognitive skills, it must also provide for the development of social and emotional competencies required for success in school and life. Using NAEYC’s re-search and research from the Center on Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, participants will gain prac-tical and easily implemented ideas for lessons and activities to help guide the social and emotional development of Kin-dergarten students including building positive relationships, creating a positive verbal environment, and developmentally appropriate ways to enforce classroom rules and routines.

I5 — Total Tech Kindergarten(K) Kurt Schwengel

Join Kurt as we explore the different technologies that can be used in a Kindergarten classroom. From

iPads and iPods to Smartboards and Kindles, we will also be discussing how to acquire these items for your classroom through grant writing.

I6 — Word Up! Vocabulary Instruction in the Primary Classroom(P, K, 1) Jen Jones

Words are critical pieces of information when it comes to text. Not only must students know how to crack the code to decode, but students must also know what the words mean. This session will introduce 15 different 21st century ways/strategies/structures/lesson/processes/methods/apps to develop receptive and expressive vocabulary.

I8 — Guided Reading in Kindergarten: A Balanced Literacy Approach(K) Christy Moore

Many kindergarten teachers struggle with the question, “Is reading instruction in kindergarten developmentally appro-priate?” This session will not only address that question with evidence from research, but will highlight a balanced ap-proach to literacy that will fuel both teachers’ instruction and students’ development of self-regulation and love of literacy.

I9 — Empowering Little Writers(P, K, 1) Sarah Howe Repeated Session: See A11

I13 — Again! Again! Can We Do That Again? YES!(P, K, 1) Amber Osterman

Need some fresh ideas to enlighten your day with cre-ative curriculum, awesome activities,motivating manage-

Kids tell us what they love and can best learn from. Turn your classroom into an environment where all children

Bring your camera, as there will be many examples to share!

I14 — The Power of Song — Peace, Friendship & Community Building(P, K, 1) Brigid Finucane

Experience the power of song. Music and move-ment is an engaging, pleasurable way of building classroom community. Learn American Heritage dances and chants that will engage your students. Explore songs of Woody Guth-

classroom with peace, friendship and community – and fun.

I15 — Let’s SALSA and Accelerate English and Spanish Oral Language Skills(P, K, 1) Gloria Rojas Repeated Session: See E14

I16 — March Through May…Start Your Day The Common Core Way!(K) Mary Pat LaRocca & Joy Conrady

Make the most of your time dur-ing Morning Meetings! From day one next year, you’ll have ideas for sharing time, Morning Message, and ac-tivities for each week. These teacher-friendly ideas will help your students to be FIRST GRADE READY!

I17 — The First 30 Days: Get Your Procedures Ready(P, K, 1) Kathy Griffin

It’s never too early to get ready for a new school year. Join Kathy as she shares books, songs, activities, and proce-dures that will have your classroom running smoothly dur-

I18 — Character and Social Emotional Devel-opment for Young Children Through Children’s Literature(K, 1) Laura Beltchenko Repeated Session: See A20 I19 — Domino Math Games — Connecting the Dots (P, K, 1) Jane Felling

Come prepared to play games that incor-porate the use of standard double — six dominos. Con-cepts covered: patterns, early addition, graphing and more. Great gameboards, student samples will be shared.

I20 — Problem Solving in Mathematics(P, K, 1) Jennie Winters Repeated Session: See D19

I21 — High Fives for Finger Fun! Activi-ties that enhance ALL students’ fine & gross motor skills within your busy day.(P, K) Karen Graber Repeated Session: See G21

I22 — Peek at My Week(P, K, 1) DeeDee Wills

What does a week full of kindergarten fun and standards-based learning look like? Take a peek at DeeDee’s week! See how to plan out your week to incor-porate reading, writing, math, and content-area stud-ies. Using these tips, don’t be surprised at how engaged your class is and how much fun they’re having, all while you’re meeting the needs of your students and curriculum.

I23 — Writer’s Workshop(P, K, 1) Deanna Jump

Are you ready to have your students writing like never before? Roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn how to set up an environment where budding authors thrive. Join Dean-na as she gives you steps towards creating a powerful Writers’ Workshop in your own classroom. From mini-lessons to anchor charts, (and so much more). Learn practical tips and tricks that will make establishing your own Writer’s Workshop a breeze!

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K10 — It’s Not All About the Apps: Ways to Expand the Use of Your Classroom iPads(P, K, 1) Kirstin McGinnis & Kara Wesolowski

Set up your students’ iPads for successful, safe, innovative, and meaningful use. We will discuss settings for work collabora-tion, homework connections, center activity utilization, for-mative assessment opportunities, QR codes, apps, and more!

Keynote Speaker: Shawn Brown

K11 — DOLL – Dialogic Oral Language Learning(P, K) Maria Cheak

Dialogic Oral Language Learning (DOLL) will help teachers design instruction aligned with Illinois Early Learning Stan-dards that encourage and nurture language development in Pre-K. Learn how to incorporate these tools and tips into daily routines.

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Session K: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Session J: 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

K2 — Understanding the Role of Poverty in Learning (P, K, 1, A) Donna Whyte Repeated Session: See I2

K3 — Let’s Kick it Up a Notch with Some Literacy Center Fun!(P, K ) Kim Jordano

Kim will share tons of literacy center ideas that will immerse your kids in letters, sounds, rhyming, sequencing, sight words and more! All activities are designed to be easy to implement and keep your kindergarteners engaged and excited to learn!

K4 — Nurturing our Students’ Social and Emotional Growth (P, K, 1) Melissa Leach Repeated Session: See I4

K5 — Total Tech Kindergarten(K) Kurt Schwengel Repeated Session: See I5

K6 — Word Up! Vocabulary Instruction in the Primary Classroom(P, K, 1) Jen Jones Repeated Session: See I6

K7/L7 Double Session — Standards Success: It’s As Easy As ABC!(P, K, 1) Sarah Martino & Kathy Brown Repeated Session: See C7/D7

K8 — Let Them Do the Work!(P, K, 1) Steve Oertle Repeated Session: See C8

K9 — Motivate Your Young Writers!(P, K, 1 ) Adam Peterson

Kindergarten teacher and self-published children’s author, Adam Peterson, will show you fun and engaging ways to get (and keep!) your young students excited about writing!

K12 — Families are a part of Pre-K Environ-ment Too!(P, K) Kathy Young Repeated Session: See E12

Creative expression, music, movement and exploration help create effective behavior management! Create a musical playlist that signals a set of behaviors for relatively quick and seamless transitions.

New Millennium Music for the New Millennium Child

Schaumburg East/West

K17 — Using Co-Teaching Methods to Im-prove your ECERS score(P, K) Katie Dunn & Rudy Olavarri

Our presentation and video tour will fo-cus on the implementation of co-teaching and sharing of two classrooms in order to accommodate the ECERS rat-ing scale, Creative Curriculum and various learning styles. The “bracelet” system we currently use will be on display as well as samples from our 19 spacious learning centers.

K21 — Accelerating Professional Practice using The Framework for Teaching at the Early Childhood Level(P, K, 1, A) Pam Rosa & Lisa Hood

This session will focus on how to utilize the 2013 Danielson’s Framework as a professional learning tool to accelerate high-lever-age, early learning individual and collaborative teaching practice.

K14 — Calm Cool and Collected: Getting little bodies ready to learn(P, K, 1) Roseann Misheck & Jill Rafter

This Special Education team of an Occupational Therapist and a Special Education teach-er will share visual strategies and sensory tools that have helped to promote “ready to learn” bodies and minds in the Early Childhood Classroom. Self-regulation tools, visual schedules, and sensory tools for all learners will be explored.

K13 — Ready, Set, GROW!(P, K,1) Laura Vollmer

Bring the garden to your room! Explore -

ing the subject meaningful for students. We will inves-tigate soil, water, pollination, and more. These activi-ties were created to promote inter-disciplinary learning while meeting NGSS and common core standards.

K15/L15 Double Session — Bullied(P, K, 1, A) Megan Fuciarelli

During this double session, we will watch “Bullied” from Teaching Tolerance and discuss how administrators, teach-ers, and counselors can create a safer environment for all stu-dents. Get resources and give-aways from Teaching Tolerance!

K16 — Quick Daily Routines to Reinforce and Assess Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Spelling, and Handwriting(P, K, 1 ) Jane Vallin

Learn quick, organized routines to support early reading instruction in the prekindergarten through grade one classroom. These concise daily routines help children develop critical skills and provide the teacher with instant daily assessment. Analyzing student responses and determining instruction from these assessments will be included.

K18 — Early Childhood SongSwap!(P, K ) Carole Stephens

Miss Carole will kick off the annual Song Swap with one of her favorites, then it’s your turn! Bring 1 or 2 of your most successful songs/movement activi-ties to share and bring props or a recording as need-ed. If you want to just come and listen, that’s ok, too!

K19 — Demystifying Dice — Great Math Games with All Kinds of Dice (P, K, 1) Jane Felling

Come prepared to “Rock and Roll” with Double Dice, 10, 12, 20 and 30 sided die. Ideas for building number sense, graphing, ordering, comparing numbers and more. You’ll be amazed with all the math you can teach with multi-sided dice!

K20 — Positive Play(P, K, 1) Carrie Flint

It’s not about winning a game. All children need to move and enjoy the value of play. This session is packed with teaching strategies for full inclusion and adapting ac-tivities to meet the needs and skill abilities of all students.

K22 — Peek at My Week(P, K, 1) DeeDee Wills Repeated Session: See I22

K23 — Writer’s Workshop(P, K, 1) Deanna Jump Repeated Session: See I23

K24 — Drawing Children Into Reading Col-laborates with High Scope in Early Childhood Education(P, K, 1) Wendy Halperin Repeated Session: See D24

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L10 — What If You Had Five More Hours a Week of Instructional Time?(P, K, 1, A) David Cohen

Often too much energy is committed to some students who fre-quently disrupt the room. Time To Teach is a set of strategies proven to handle disruptions effectively. What if you could use that time to:

We’ll explore strategies to enable teachers to achieve these goals.

L12 — It’s All Centered! Creating and Assess-ing High Quality Centers(P, K) Crystal Jones

Create and assess high-quality centers! You’ll see what should be included in your room and how to align center activities to Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards and/or The Creative Curriculum for Preschool.

Friday, March 4th

L2 — Meeting the Challenges of Inclusive Classrooms(P, K, 1, A) Donna Whyte

Create a classroom environment where dif-ferences are recognized, accepted, and utilized to ensure that ALL children reach their full potential. Learn to estab-lish a positive environment that enhances academic achieve-ment at all levels. Also, explore management & best prac-tice strategies that will help you to create a classroom where the teacher(s) loves to teach and the children love to learn!

L9 — Take the Number Sense Journey(P, K, 1) Lynn Rule

I’ll take you from the four aspects of early nu-merical knowledge to experiencing the trajectory

for counting as well as identifying and assessing the number re-lationships required to understand facts...not memorize them!

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Session L: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

L1 — Transitions as Learning Opportunities(P, K, 1) Shawn Brown Repeated Session: See E6

L4 — Technolog y Tools for Kindergarten (P, K) Melissa Leach

What ’s in your Web 2.0 Toolbox? Are you a 21st Century educator? Join Me-

lissa in this session as she fills your toolbox with FREE and FABULOUS tools from today ’s Internet. Your teacher toolbox will never be the same again!

L6 — Best Practices in 21st Century Literacy Instruction(P, K, 1) Jen Jones

No more round robin! Do you know why we don’t want students reading round robin anymore? This session will explore the rationale and research behind many of the best practices in 21st century literacy instruction in the 7 Big Areas of ELA: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, speaking & listening, and writing

L8 — Empowering Little Writers Through Book Making!(P, K, 1) Christy Moore

This Writing Workshop approach encourages even our youngest learners in Pre-K and Kinder to write and illus-trate in ways modeled through their favorite read alouds.

L11 — Delivering “Winning” Family/Parent Events(P, K, 1) Bev Schumacher Repeated Session: See D9

L13 — Pre-K to Picasso(P, K) Renee Willis & Peg Cain

Follow our lead through the discovery of Famous Artists and their works, as we share exploring, expressing, exper-imenting, and expanding children’s

experiences in art! If you believe that an imagination is more important than knowledge, you will fall easily into this process with your students. If you do not believe that to be true, you will most likely change your mind as you join us in Pre-K to Picasso!

L18 — Sight Word 60(P, K, 1) Greg Smedley-Warren

A 5-day sight word routine that provides students with over 60 exposures to each sight word. This session demonstrates a routine that includes read-ing, spelling, and writing the words as well as games and sentences. And takes just a few minutes a day!

L14 — Amazing Authors: Incorporating Author Studies Into Your Classroom(P, K, 1) Lora Taylor & Becky Nau

Journey through the world of litera-ture and all it has to offer. Learn about our favorite au-thors, their books, and activities to connect children to literature. Come explore ways to encourage literacy, math, science, and art skills in young children and how we incorporate author studies into the classroom.

L17 — Appy Hour (P, K, 1) Trevor Steinbach Repeated Session: See D17

L19 — Using STEM, Science and the Practices of Scientists and Engineers in the Early Childhood Classroom(P, K, 1) Terry Talley & Ashley Mathis Repeated Session: See C19

L20 — Observational Assessment in Math-ematics(K, 1, A) Jennie Winters Repeated Session: See F19

L21 — The First 30 Days: Get Your Procedures Ready(P, K, 1) Kathy Griffin Repeated Session: See I17

L24 — Science Time(P, K, 1) Sherry Ann Wolfer Repeated Session: See E24

Session M: 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

M1 — Develop an Emotionally Supportive Community(P, K, 1) Sheryl Brown Repeated Session: See G5

M3 — Let’s Kick it Up a Notch with Some Literacy Center Fun!(P, K) Kim Jordano Repeated Session: See K3

M5 — Math Stations(P, K, 1) DeeDee Wills

Engage your young mathematicians with classroom-tested activities. Explore ways to incorporate your favorite themes into math stations while meeting the Common Core State Standards. All of DeeDee’s activities develop learning independence in all your kindergartners.

L16 - Communication, Play, and the MInd(P, K, A)Maureen Collins

Based on compelling EC research and theo-ry, this workshop offers interactive practice of

strategies, team design, and data tracking of play and com-munication skills. The goal is maximizing each child’s de-velopment of Self-Worth/Esteem, Humanity-Esteem, and Self-Regulation and simultaneously developing think-ing, communicating, collaborating, and implementing skills by teaching in-the-moment relationship-building skills.

L22 — Simply Science(P, K) Kim Adsit

Calling all scientists and those who feel challenged with teaching science! In this newly developed session, Kim will share how to set up your science time using the workshop mod-el of teaching. Get fun mini lessons, experiments, literature and other activities that will have your kids begging to do more! See

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M7 — The First 30 Days: Ready to Read(P, K, 1) Kathy Griffin

Are you wondering how to make a smoother transition to your reading block? Kathy shares her plans to help your little ones fall in love with reading while learn-ing the procedures too.Build in Shared Reading, Read Alouds, Literacy Centers and Guiding Reading in a man-ageable way. Your students will be begging for reading time!

M19 — Million Dollar Math on A Dollar Store Budget (P, K, 1 ) Jane Felling

she used in her math classes. Come prepared to take lots of pic-tures of great items for counting, place value, early operations, manipulatives, measurement and more. A real life Pinterest!

M17 — From Counting to Making Tens: Early Problem Solving Opportunities(P, K, 1) Kimberly Rimbey

Young children are problem solvers! In this session, you’ll learn instructional strategies to incorporate math into every-day situations such as making snacks and going to the play-ground. From counting to making tens to early addition and subtraction, come learn to bring math to life for your students!

Friday, March 4th

M10 — Year 2 – Student Led Conferences (P, K, 1) Sara Svetic & Jodi Graber

We’re Back!! Last year we -

dent Led Conferences in Kindergarten. We hope that you have all had a chance to implement your own and are ready to come back again and hear what we have added to make them even better for you, your students and your families! We will once again provide copies of everything we use!

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Session M: 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

M11 — From September to May, Using Centers the Daily 5 Way(P, K, 1) Amy WylieRepeated Session: See F11

M13 — Beyond ‘Use Your Words!’: Supporting Successful Social Interactions in the Class-room(P, K, 1) Nancy Bruski Repeated Session: See G13

M14 — Creating a Meaningful Reading Envi-ronment in the Pre-K Classroom (P, K,) Ruth Cormier

This presentation will provide a framework for reinforcing academic concepts of reading, math, science and social stud-ies by using examples of materials which have been created by the teacher and children working together. Examples of ways to use child created materials in daily classroom activi-ties will be provided, enabling the attendees to have practical ideas to use and adapt for their own teaching environment.

M20 — Fitness Fun For The Body & Brain(P, K, 1) Carrie Flint

Yes! Fitness can be fun. NASPE recommends

is packed with quick and easy activities that will get stu-dents moving, not even realizing they are actually exercising.

M9 — Support for Pre-K and Kindergarten Students From a Strong Foundation to Researched-Based Curricula(P, K, 1) Janice Fortmann & Sarah Crawley Repeated Session: See A10

M8 — The Five Minute Miracle! ABC Learn-ing Through Finger Tracing(P, K, 1) Christy Moore

Learn the research behind this evidence based letter learning activity that uses language for the path of movement of let-

M12 — For Pete’s Sake — It’s All Good For Lifelong Readers and Writers!(P, K, 1) Marcia Thompson

Come walk with well-loved book charac-ter Pete through a classroom year using Pete the Cat books for literacy lessons to inspire young readers and writers, as well as their families. Lace up your walking shoes with hope!

M21 — Enough! (P, K, 1, A) Jeff Koziatek Repeated Session: See E21

M22 — Simply Science(P, K) Kim Adsit Repeated Session: See L22

N14 — Say NO to Worksheets and Workbooks: Paperless Math Ideas!(P, K) Amy Jo Borkholder & Tish Cooper

Go beyond traditional teaching and throw out your workbooks and work-

sheets. Learn new innovative hands-on centers and activities based on kindergarten common core standards. Get your stu-dents engaged and active while cutting down your paper supply.

N4 — Technology Tools for Kindergarten Educators (P, K ) Melissa Leach Repeated Session: See L4

N5 — Math Stations(P, K, 1) DeeDee Wills Repeated Session: See M5 N15 — Writing Well Does Not Begin with

Teaching Students How to Write – it begins with teaching students why they should write(P, K) Antionette Johnson Repeated Session: See G15

N12 — Write on Track – Providing Materials, Opportunities, and Encouragement for Early Writers(P, K ) Heidi Doty & Jessica Stanton

Make sure you are “write” on track for creating a print-rich environment, integrating writing throughout your class-room day, and meeting common core language arts stan-dards for your Kindergarten classroom. Critical compo-nents of positive, effective, and developmental writing opportunities for Pre-k and K classrooms will be discussed.Session N: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

N6 — Best Practices in 21st Century Literacy Instruction(P, K, 1) Jen Jones Repeated Session: See L6N7 — The First 30 Days: Ready to Read(P, K, 1) Kathy Griffin Repeated Session: See M7

N9 — Keep Art Alive!(P, K, 1) Tanya Boyle Repeated Session: See F12N11 — PowerPoint Tips and Tricks – Creating Printables and Interactive Boards(P, K, 1) Jill Rafter Repeated Session: See F9

N13 — Learning Related Vision Dysfunctions(1, A) Monika Spokas & Linda Weil Repeated Session: See F15

N17 — Teaching Next Gen Stan-dards to our Next Gen(P, K ) Grace VanDerKolk & Nikki Zolotor Repeated Session: See G17

N18 — Re-find the Joy Through Music with Miss Carole!(P, K, 1) Carole Stephens Repeated Session: See G18

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N2 — Meeting the Challenges of Inclusive Classrooms(P, K, 1, A) Donna Whyte Repeated Session: See L2

M23 — Guided Reading 101 (P, K, 1) Deanna Jump

Whether you struggle with teaching small groups or just want to bump it up a notch this session is for you. In this session, you’ll learn how to group your students and use continuous monitoring to move them up the ladder of read-ing success. You will also leave with activities and strategies that will enrich and enhance your Guided Reading time.

N19 — Creating Independent, Creative and Thoughtful Students: A Focus on Learner Qualities and the Research Behind How We Learn(P, K, 1, A) Steve Oertle Repeated Session: See G16

N23 — Guided Reading 101 (P, K, 1) Deanna Jump Repeated Session: See M23

N22 — For the Love of Reading(P, K, 1) Kim Adsit

Want to have your kids asking for more time to read? Then you don’t want to miss this newly devel-oped session! Kim will share ways to easily cover the Read-ing Literature standards through the Workshop Model. She will show you how to equip your readers to talk about books, to identify book patterns, to compare and contrast characters and settings, and how to identify story elements.

N21 — Maximizing Danielson’s Framework for Teaching in the Early Childhood Teacher Evalua-tion Process (P, K, 1, A) Pam Rosa & Lisa Hood

This session will focus on how to use the 2013 Daniel-son’s Framework evaluation tool to align and advocate for early learning professional practice and student learn-ing in the PERA evaluation process (PreK-3rd Grade).

N20 — Project Engineering(P, K, 1) Susan WapniarskiRepeated Session: See E20

Friday, March 4th

Session N: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Participants attending the conference are eligible to receive one, two, or three hours of graduate credit from the University of St Francis. Along with conference attendance, candidates are required to com-plete assignments and projects specific to the number of graduate credit hours requested. Assignments and projects are reflective in nature as to content learning during the conference as well as applica-tion of the content to the classroom or school environment. Candidates have a minimum of 30 days to complete all course assignments and projects. Additional course information, including description, syllabus, and registration can be found online at www.stfrancis.edu/real/kindy. University represen-tatives will also be available during the conference to answer questions or assist with registration.

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Participants at the 35th Annual Illinois ASCD Confer-ence for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten can re-ceive graduate credit for their attendance at this event. Educators can receive up to three hours of graduate credit through the University of St Francis. Registra-tion will take place on-site, with payment due during the registration process. (Note: the University of St Francis does not accept VISA credit cards for payment).

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Morning continental breakfast (each of the two days of the conference), a “yummy coupon” with $15.00 value (each day for Thursday and Friday only) that can be used for purchase of your lunch within the hotel, access to all featured, concurrent session speakers, and access to the conference exhibitors. Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and Lunch is served from 9:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

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