Systems Change Conference 2009

Welcome to the 10th Annual Systems Change Conference!The very first Systems Change Conference was conducted on October 12, 2000 in Sioux Falls. Over the last decade, the conference has proven to be a high-quality professional experience for many South Dakota educators. On behalf of MAPLE and the conference partners, I would like to welcome you to this Tenth Annual Systems Change Conference.

Again this year, a broad slate of breakout sessions is available to you. You will find that many of these sessions will focus on various partnerships which are working to improve learning in South Dakotas schools. As well, a series of book talk sessions will highlight selected titles which are available at the conference bookstore. You can obtain one of these books at no cost with your conference book coupon (behind your name badge), a signature component of the Systems Change Conference.

We are pleased to have South Dakotas Secretary of Education, Tom Oster, share some of his thoughts during the luncheon on Thursday. During this State of Education address, Secretary Oster will highlight some current challenges and opportunities for education in South Dakota.

Our keynote speakers this year are impressive. Barbara Coloroso will challenge us to examine our daily opportunities to help students develop their capacity to think and act responsibly and ethically. Peter Hutchinson will share some personal and professional reflections which can serve as lessons we can use to improve our individual and collective leadership.

MAPLE advocates statewide collaboration to improve education in South Dakota. The Systems Change Conference is a prime example of that collaboration as it brings together the following groups as conference partners: SDASCD/SASD, South Dakotas NCA-CASI, South Dakotas Department of Education, TIE, SDEA, and South Dakotas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. The involvement of each of these partners contributes to richness of the conference content and to the collegiality of the conference experience.

We are confident you will find this conference to be engaging, energizing, and enjoyable. Thank you for making the decision to attend!

John Swanson, MAPLE Director

MAPLE, the Midwest Alliance f o r Pro f e s s i ona l L e a rn ing and Leadership, is an alliance comprised of the educational organizat ions l i s ted be low. The purpose of MAPLE is to establish a collaborative structure for continuously improving educational systems by building the capacity of educators and other constituents.

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10th Annual Systems Change Conference

About the Conference Outcomes

Increased awareness of a variety of partnerships in South Dakota which are successfully supporting increased student achievement

Increased understanding of ways to help students to think and act responsibly and ethically

Increased insight about effective educational leadership, especially during tough times

Multiple opportunities to network with others and share strategies and resources for school improvement

Conference Planning CommitteeSharon Andrews, President - SDACTE & Education Department Chairperson - Augustana Len Austin, SDACTE & Associate Professor of Education - BHSUDeanna Bies, Conference Coordinator - TIEJoe Hauge, Deputy Director - TIEBryce Healy, Executive Director - SDEAMicy Highstreet, SDASCD President & Elementary Principal - Tri Valley SchoolsAngie Koppang, State Director North Dakota and South Dakota - NCA CASIMegan Merscheim, Marketing & Graphics Coordinator - TIEBecky Nelson, HS2025 Team Leader - DOEJohn Swanson, Director - MAPLE

Conference StaffDeanna Bies, Conference CoordinatorBecky Fish, Credit CoordinatorBrenda Luedtke, Conference RegistrarMegan Merscheim, Marketing & Graphics CoordinatorRyan Phillips, Media Production SpecialistMelinda Stricklan, Technical Support & Webmaster

Conference Partners

Corresponding EventsWednesday, November 4 4:00 - 6:30 pm NCA, Conference Room II 4:30 - 6:30 pm HS 2025, Conference Room IIIThursday, November 5 5:30 - 7:30 pm Open House - Project Select, Crystal Room

November 4 - 6, 2009

Agenda/Table of Contents Wednesday, November 4 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Registration (East Lobby)8:00 - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast (Lincoln)9:00 am - 3:00 pm Pre-Conference Workshop with Barbara Coloroso (Jefferson) .............page 76:00 - 9:00 pm Bookstore Open (East Lobby)6:30 - 8:30 pm Special Session for Parents with Barbara Coloroso (Jefferson) .............page 7 Thursday, November 57:30 am - 4:30 pm Registration (East Lobby)7:30 - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast (Washington)8:30 - 10:30 am Opening Keynote Address by Barbara Coloroso (Washington) ...........page 810:00 am - 3:15 pm Bookstore Open (Easy Lobby)10:45 - 11:45 am Breakout Sessions ...................................................................................page 912:00 - 1:30 pm Luncheon with Guest Speaker Tom Oster (Washington)1:45 - 2:45 pm Breakout Sessions ....................................................................................page 103:00 - 4:00 pm Breakout Sessions ....................................................................................page 11 Friday, November 67:30 - 11:30 am Registration (East Lobby)7:30 - 8:30 am Breakfast Buffet (Washington)8:00 am - 1:00 pm Bookstore Open (East Lobby)8:30 - 9:45 am Keynote Address by Peter Hutchinson (Washington) ...........................page 1210:00 - 11:00 am Breakout Sessions ....................................................................................page 1311:15 am - 12:15 pm Breakout Sessions ....................................................................................page 1412:30 pm Grand Prize Drawing (Washington)

Conference Center Map


Session Grid

THURSDAY FRIDAY

Location8:30 -

10:30 AM10:45 -

11:45 AM12:00 -

1:30 PM1:45 -

2:45 PM3:00 -

4:00 PM8:30 -

9:45 AM10:00 -

11:00 AM11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

12:30 PM Location

East LobbyContinental Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 am (Washington)

REGISTRATION & CREDIT: 7:30 am - 4:30 pmBOOKSTORE: 10:00 am - 3:15 pm

Breakfast Buffet: 7:30 - 8:30 am (Washington)REGISTRATION & CREDIT: 7:30 - 11:30 am

BOOKSTORE: 8:00 am - 1:00 pmEast Lobby

Washington

KEYNOTEKids are Worth It! Teaching with Wit

and WisdomBarbara Coloroso

LUNCHEON with Secretary of Education

Tom Oster

KEYNOTEWhat Did You Learn

in School Today?Peter Hutchinson

GRANDPRIZE

DRAWINGWashington

Amphitheatre IBook Talk:

Disrupting ClassJulie Mathiesen

Book Talk: Beyond the Bake Sale

Lori Laughlin

Book Talk: The Element- How

Finding Your Passion Changes Everything

Micy Highstreet

Amphitheatre I

Amphitheatre II

Motivating Unmotivated

StudentsTim Mitchell

Building the Foundation

Tim Mitchell &Donna Neeman

Using Surveys to Collect Data for

School ImprovementMark Baron

Learning Power: A Statewide Partnership

for Online APParry, McGirr

& Schopp

The Universal Keys to Student Success - What is working

in FinlandRick Melmer

Amphitheatre II

Harvest

Parental Engagement in Career Education

Kelly Jones & Len Griffith

Parent Engagement

StrategiesLori Bouza

& Lila Mattis

Building a Collaborative

School CultureCruse, Glodt, Smith & Rose

Book Talk:Made to Stick

Six Qualities for Success in Learning

Kris Baldwin

Give Peace a Chance

Len Austin & Maggie Austin

Harvest

Jefferson

Benefits of a Collaborative Masters

Degree ProgramDr. Liz Venega & Dr. Beth Jernberg

How Safe Is Our Village?

Londa Richter

Utilize SDMyLife.com to

Maximize EducationPam Tiefenthaler

Cool Tools, New RulesDon Blake

The Restorative Justice Center- An

Alternative to Traditional Detention

Dr. Julie Ashworth

Jefferson

Lincoln

Aligning NCA Accreditation Through

Strategic Planning Lance Witte & Jason Kolousek

Setting the StageBecky Nelson & Rich Deaver

NCA CASI Accreditation from A to Z

Angie Koppang

Leading the ChangePartnership Model

that Supports Teacher Preparation and P-16

Hurley & Hall

Book Talk:Rethinking Homework

Jo Hartmann

Lincoln

Roosevelt

Integrating Electronic Resources into Instruction for

Student SuccessJane Healy

Project Based Learning: Creating

Authentic, Technology-Rich Projects

Charlotte Mohling

Reflection ClinicsThinking TogetherMortimer, Goebel

& Dugan

Essential QuestionsWhy and How of

Professional Learning Communities

Walter Skip Olsen

Alternative Compensation

Models- What We Are Learning

Sara Gjerdrum

Roosevelt


THURSDAY FRIDAY

Location8:30 -

10:30 AM10:45 -

11:45 AM12:00 -

1:30 PM1:45 -

2:45 PM3:00 -

4:00 PM8:30 -

9:45 AM10:00 -

11:00 AM11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

12:30 PM Location

East LobbyContinental Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 am (Washington)

REGISTRATION & CREDIT: 7:30 am - 4:30 pmBOOKSTORE: 10:00 am - 3:15 pm

Breakfast Buffet: 7:30 - 8:30 am (Washington)REGISTRATION & CREDIT: 7:30 - 11:30 am

BOOKSTORE: 8:00 am - 1:00 pmEast Lobby

Washington

KEYNOTEKids are Worth It! Teaching with Wit

and WisdomBarbara Coloroso

LUNCHEON with Secretary of Education

Tom Oster

KEYNOTEWhat Did You Learn

in School Today?Peter Hutchinson

GRANDPRIZE

DRAWINGWashington

Amphitheatre IBook Talk:

Disrupting ClassJulie Mathiesen

Book Talk: Beyond the Bake Sale

Lori Laughlin

Book Talk: The Element- How

Finding Your Passion Changes Everything

Micy Highstreet

Amphitheatre I

Amphitheatre II

Motivating Unmotivated

StudentsTim Mitchell

Building the Foundation

Tim Mitchell &Donna Neeman

Using Surveys to Collect Data for

School ImprovementMark Baron

Learning Power: A Statewide Partnership

for Online APParry, McGirr

& Schopp

The Universal Keys to Student Success - What is working

in FinlandRick Melmer

Amphitheatre II

Harvest

Parental Engagement in Career Education

Kelly Jones & Len Griffith

Parent Engagement

StrategiesLori Bouza

& Lila Mattis

Building a Collaborative

School CultureCruse, Glodt, Smith & Rose

Book Talk:Made to Stick

Six Qualities for Success in Learning

Kris Baldwin

Give Peace a Chance

Len Austin & Maggie Austin

Harvest

Jefferson

Benefits of a Collaborative Masters

Degree ProgramDr. Liz Venega & Dr. Beth Jernberg

How Safe Is Our Village?

Londa Richter

Utilize SDMyLife.com to

Maximize EducationPam Tiefenthaler

Cool Tools, New RulesDon Blake

The Restorative Justice Center- An

Alternative to Traditional Detention

Dr. Julie Ashworth

Jefferson

Lincoln

Aligning NCA Accreditation Through

Strategic Planning Lance Witte & Jason Kolousek

Setting the StageBecky Nelson & Rich Deaver

NCA CASI Accreditation from A to Z

Angie Koppang

Leading the ChangePartnership Model

that Supports Teacher Preparation and P-16

Hurley & Hall

Book Talk:Rethinking Homework

Jo Hartmann

Lincoln

Roosevelt

Integrating Electronic Resources into Instruction for

Student SuccessJane Healy

Project Based Learning: Creating

Authentic, Technology-Rich Projects

Charlotte Mohling

Reflection ClinicsThinking TogetherMortimer, Goebel

& Dugan

Essential QuestionsWhy and How of

Professional Learning Communities

Walter Skip Olsen

Alternative Compensation

Models- What We Are Learning

Sara Gjerdrum

Roosevelt


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Wednesday, November 4 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Pre-Conference WorkshopJust Because Its Not Wrong, Doesnt Make it Right: From Toddlers to Teens, Teaching Kids to Think and Act Ethically Barbara Coloroso Jefferson

A workshop packed with solid practical advice on how to use the stuff of everyday life to teach children to act with integrity, civility, and compassion. Beginning with the idea that it is in us to care, that we are born with an innate capacity for compassion, Barbara Coloroso shows professionals, educators, and parents how to nurture and guide childrens ethical lives from toddlerhood through the teen years using everyday situations at home, at school, in social settings, and in the world at large.

How to develop an ethic rooted in deep caring with principles, virtues, and values that are in the service to and at the service of that caring

The why and how to teach our children to think and act ethically

The possibilities and pitfalls of character education programs

Nurturing in children the three antidotes (care deeply, share generously, help willingly) to the virulent agents that are ripping apart the fabric of our human relationships (hating, hoarding, and harming ourselves and others)

How rigid moral absolutism and shifting moral relativism interfere with raising ethical human beings

Media: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Indifferenthow we can help children use these tools and not be used or consumed by them

The difference between punishment and disciplinewhy one works and the other only appears to

The story about our human nature in todays social and cultural climate is part and parcel of our human nature and our social and cultural climate. Our story is also guided by our compassion and loving kindness, which recognizes that there is no I without Thou, no We without Community and no way to survive without honoring both our unique individuality and our common humanity.

Special Evening Session for Parents 6:30 - 8:30 pmRegistration NOT Required, FREE for All Parents, Courtesy of MAPLE

Kids Are Worth It! Parenting with Wit and Wisdom Barbara Coloroso Jefferson

A evening packed with solid practical advice for parents of children from toddlers to teenagers, that shows how to utilize the very stuff of family lifechores, mealtime, sibling rivalry, toilet training, bedtime, allowances and moreto create a home environment in which children can become self-disciplined, compassionate, responsible, resourceful, resilient human beings who can act in their own best interest, stand up for themselves and exercise their own rights while respecting the rights and legitimate needs of others.

Barbara will discuss the keys to good parenting: treating kids with respect; giving them a sense of positive power in their own lives; giving them opportunities to make decisions, take responsibility for their actions and learn from their successes and mistakes.

Topics include: positive home climate, simple rules to help stop trouble before it starts, power struggleswhat, how, why and when not to engage, six critical life messages, discipline and punishmentwhy one works and the other only appears to work, RSVPreasonable, simple, valuable, practical consequences, mistakes, mischief and mayhem, three kinds of familiesbrick wall, jellyfish and backbone, keeping your cool without putting your feelings on ice, and buffering children from sexual promiscuity, drug abuse and suicide.


Thursday, November 5 8:30 - 10:30 amKids Are Worth It! Teaching with Wit and WisdomBarbara Coloroso Washington

Solid practical advice for educators on how to create a school climate in which students can become self-disciplined, compassionate, responsible, resourceful, resilient human beings who can act in their own best interest, stand up for themselves, and exercise their own rights while respecting the rights and legitimate needs of others.

Barbara will discuss the keys to good teaching; treating kids with respect; giving them a sense of positive power in their own lives; giving them opportunities to make decisions, take responsibility for their own actions, and learn from their successes and mistakes.

Topics Include:

Positive school climate

Simple rules to help stop trouble before it starts

Power struggles - what, how, why and when not to engage

Six critical life messages

Discipline and punishment - why one works and the other only appears to work

RSVP - reasonable, simple, valuable, practical consequences

Mistakes, mischief and mayhem

Reconciliatory justice - a productive alternative to suspension

Three kinds of schools - brick wall, jellyfish and backbone

Keeping your cool without putting your feelings on ice

Buffering children from sexual promiscuity, drug abuse and suicide


Thursday, November 5 10:45 - 11:45 am Aligning NCA Accreditation through the Strategic Planning Process - A Roadmap for SuccessLance Witte & Jason Kolousek - Wessington Springs School DistrictIf you are interested in developing a community owned strategic plan that will align with the NCA Accreditation Review, this is a session of value. We will explain a process to engage community stakeholders and develop comprehensive plans to make your communitys work productive, accountable and sustainable. Lincoln

Benefits of a Collaborative Masters Degree Program Dr. Liz Venenga - Rapid City Area Schools, Dr. Beth Jernberg & Rachel Loven - University of Sioux FallsThe collaborative Masters degree program between the University of Sioux Falls and the Rapid City Area Schools has benefitted the K-12 system and University in the following ways: K-12 Teacher participants have grown as consumers of research. Classroom research has enabled teachers to explore questions related to effective practice and student achievement. Knowledge and practice of research procedures have helped to refine data collection and analysis required for student assessment processes, effecting school improvement. University faculty and graduate students from the Sioux Falls area have benefited by the close alignment of literacy theory to literacy classroom practice. Teaching graduate courses within a large school district has challenged university faculty to engage in critical conversations about course projects, student assessments, and program assessments, informed by collaborative work on research application projects.Jefferson

Book Talk: Disrupting Class- How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns Julie Mathiesen - TIEThe way we learn does not match up with the monolithic mode of instruction in our schools. This mode has been good enough because it has been the only efficient option - until now. New technology innovations are creating conditions where student-centric modes of instruction are not only possible, but they may actually be more academically and economically feasible. In this session you will learn more about the nature of disruptive innovations and the associated theories of Clayton Christensen. The author predicts we are on the verge of a flip that may create significant change in the nature of our educational systems. Youll become familiar with the four factors that may contribute to futuristic student-centric classrooms. How will this be possible? What will it look like? What does it mean for you as an educator or educational leader?Amphitheatre I

Integrating Electronic Resources into Instruction for Student Success Jane Healy - South Dakota State LibraryLearn how subscription electronic resources provided free to schools by the South Dakota State Library can enhance lessons, support standards, and inspire research. Bring your laptop and explore full-text resources with reading levels, citation creators, research guides, timelines, and more! Well look at World Book Online and other products. Roosevelt

Motivating Unmotivated StudentsTim Mitchell - Chamberlain School DistrictThere are a number of factors that determine whether or not students are motivated and engaged in the classroom. This presentation will focus on the latest brain research, best practices and the five dials that you can adjust to maximize the performance of all students. You will walk away from this session with strategies and techniques you can use in your school and classrooms with struggling and unmotivated students. Amphitheatre II

Parental Engagement in Career EducationKelly Jones - Emery School District & Len Griffith - Vermillion School DistrictParent involvement equals students with higher grades, better attendance and homework completion, more positive attitudes and behaviors, higher graduation rates, and greater enrollment into postsecondary education. The session will cover examples of how to reach parents and get them involved in their childs education, what information to include in parent meetings, SDMyLife.com, and parent portal. Harvest

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Thursday, November 5 1:45 - 2:45 pm Book Talk: Beyond the Bake SaleLori Laughlin - SD Parent Information and Resource Center While all schools recognize the contributions that parents can and do make to the educational success of children, many schools struggle with how to meaningfully and systematically engage parents in their student achievement efforts. Beyond the Bake Sale: the Essential Guide to Family-School Partnerships is THE book for administrators and educators to use as a resource in their parent involvement efforts. This session will explore the information, resources, and tools found and how they can be practically implemented in your school setting. Amphitheatre I

Building the Foundation Tim Mitchell & Donna Neeman - Chamberlain School DistrictThe first steps in preparing for AdvancED District Accreditation is to clarify the foundational statements for the district. If done effectively these statements can motivate and energize people. Come see how one South Dakota school district has provided focus and alignment for all district decision-making. This focus has contributed to efficient use of resources and provided direction for the student learning process. Amphitheatre II

How Safe Is Our Village? Londa Richter - TIEIf indeed it does take a village to raise a child, how is your village doing? Protecting todays students from Internet strangers, violence, bullies and themselves really does involve the whole community. Come and learn the pitfalls our busy lives are having on our children and what we can do systemically to help our kids learn to be the kind of adults we want them to be.Jefferson

Parent Engagement StrategiesLori Bouza & Lila Mattis - Wagner Community School DistrictThis presentation will tell our districts story of how we are striving to engage our parents in their childs educational journey. We will share some research that we have read along with our personal experiences. We will share what we have done to shift from the traditional public school attempts at parental involvement to the hands on engagement that our Head Start partnership has encouraged. Harvest

Project Based Learning: Creating Authentic, Technology-Rich Projects Charlotte Mohling - Wessington Springs School DistrictYou say you are an old hand at project-based learning? But, do you want to invigorate your curriculum and motivate students more? Learn about the needs and benefits of project based learning in todays technology rich environments. Gain knowledge of the conceptual framework and technology tools to design authentic projects that make the most of available and emerging technologies for inquiry, collaboration and connection to the world beyond the classroom.Roosevelt

Setting the StageBecky Nelson & Rich Deaver - South Dakota Department of EducationIn todays world, all graduates will need training after high school. College, technical school, military or apprenticeship are now a necessity not a luxury; especially if graduates are looking for competitive wages. How do we start them thinking about post high school study early? What high school courses do they need? How do we get parents on board? How can we make high school meaningful to students that would otherwise drop out? How do we make the high school courses kids take relevant? What resources do we have to help students plan their high school course choices and prepare themselves for rigorous college training? Are there resources that schools can use to answer these questions? Lincoln

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Thursday, November 5 3:00 - 4:00 pm Book Talk: The Element - How Finding Your Passion Changes EverythingMicy Highstreet - Tri-Valley School DistrictThis session will offer insights into Sir Ken Robinsons latest book, The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything. Throughout his book Robinson gives examples of a wide range of people who are famous for their creative contributions to society and notes that in most school settings, We are educating people out of their creativity. He goes on to offer a paradigm shift that fosters creativity and allows everyone to capitalize upon their natural talents and personal capabilities. Join this session to learn more about how to recognize and foster the creativity in your life and the lives of the students that you serve. Amphitheatre I

Building a Collaborative School Culture Kathy Cruse, Dr. Kelly Glodt, Ruth Smith & Peggy Rose - Pierre School DistrictThe Pierre School District was commended by the visiting QAR Team as being an exemplary model of shared leadership and collaboration. Staff from the district will share ideas to involve all staff members in collaborative work toward school improvement goals, creating a positive and progressive culture of pride and school ownership. Harvest

NCA CASI Accreditation from A to Z Angie Koppang - SD NCA CASI This session will provide an overview of the NCA CASI Accreditation process focusing on the 3 pillars of accreditation: Meeting High Standards, Engaging in Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance. The session will provide information on tools and processes to assist schools in their continuous improvement efforts and provide time for questions and answers about the process. Lincoln

Reflection Clinics . . .Thinking TogetherKaren Mortimer, Mary Goebel - Black Hills State University & Erin Dugan - Project SELECTThis presentation will address the innovative teacher training practice called Reflection Clinics being implemented at BHSU. Specific focus and discussion will include process, protocol procedures and preliminary results of a research study on the Project SELECT practice named Reflection Clinics as supported by the Dakota Assets grant. This approach has been utilized as a learner-centered approach supporting best practices when addressing the learning and teaching needs in schools with high needs. The Reflection Clinics provide a realistic dialogue regarding classroom management, student achievement, dealing with the economic and cultural challenges in a high needs school and the development of practical hands-on strategies. Reflection clinics are a theory into practice approach in which student interns, consulting teachers (clinical faculty) and BHSU faculty come together to reflect and solve problems in a non-threatening, user friendly format resulting in problem solving and applied practice. Stakeholders leave the clinic with strategies and renewed energy to address critical needs. Practical results and methodology will be shared. The panel will share examples and representative data illustrating the use of reflection clinics in a teacher training program in high needs schools.Roosevelt

Using Surveys to Collect Data for School ImprovementMark Baron - University of South Dakota The presentation highlights the use of surveys as an efficient tool for data collection within the larger process of school improvement. Survey construction, distribution, and collection are explored. Amphitheatre II

Utilize SDMyLife.com to Maximize EducationPam Tiefenthaler - Sioux Falls School DistrictEvery student must have a clearly defined and meaningful future plan. That plan must be an extension of the person the student wants to become. SDMyLife is a career guidance system available to all South Dakota schools. Join us for an overview of the program, valuable reports available, and examples of how districts can implement and utilize SDMyLife.com into all classrooms. Jefferson


Friday, November 6 8:30 - 9:45 amWhat Did You Learn in School Today? Leadership Lessons for Tough TimesPeter Hutchinson Washington

Leadership looks easy when times are good, but what about when times are tough? Peter Hutchinson is no stranger to tough times. He has lost or changed jobs in virtually every recession since 1970. In those four decades he has been a corporate officer at Dayton-Hudson (now Target), an entrepreneur who started and grew a successful business, the CFO for the state of Minnesota, superintendent of schools in Minneapolis and now President of the Bush Foundation. He even ran for Governor in 2006. With every job he has learned valuable lessons that have served him well in good and tough times.

During his presentation, Peter will share some of the most valuable lessons he learned while he was Superintendent of the Minneapolis Public Schools. He will make us laugh, wince and maybe cry, but he is sure to leave us with lessons that could help all of us in the times we face right now.

For the last several years, a maple baseball bat has been a symbol of the MAPLE alliance. It finds its way to most all MAPLE sponsored events. The maple wood from which the bat is made is strong and durable two qualities of the partnerships which make up the MAPLE alliance. As well, the bat has a South Dakota connection. It is known as a Sam Bat, invented by Sam Holman, a native South Dakotan. In celebration of this Tenth Annual Systems Change Conference, please enjoy a somewhat smaller version of the bat but still made from maple. And, remember, swing for the fences!

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Friday, November 6 10:00 - 11:00 amBook Talk: Made to Stick - Six Qualities for Success in Learning Kris Baldwin - TIEEver wonder why you can remember your first day of kindergarten but not the weather forecast for today? Ever wish you could get students (or learners of any age) to better remember important concepts? The book Made to Stick aims to answer these questions and more by defining the six key principles of ideas that have staying power. This interactive session will share highlights from the book, including connections to brain research and 21st century skills. Harvest

Cool Tools, New RulesDon Blake - National Education Association Computer-based technologies and social media are not just tools. They are attributes of a new world...a new frontier...in which we must move and live. Living in cyberspace requires the marriage of the human and computer...the human and the Internet. Organizations must evolve to address human collaboration within the cyber-realm. Three facts of life in the wired world are: (1) People are radically connected, (2) Collaboration trumps control, and (3) We live in complex and constantly changing ecosystems. Although each topic is deep and rich, we will explore these issues only briefly and examine what they mean for us in our work.Jefferson

Essential Questions - Why and How of Professional Learning Communities Walter Skip Olsen - National Education AssociationIts often difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff when considering an educational goal. Theres so much hype and so many promises its hard to know what to believe. In this session, we intend to spend time in conversation with you about the bottom line of the why and how of Professional Learning Communities. Well summarize pertinent research briefly, and then talk with you about implementing PLCs. There will be no Power Point presentation. Roosevelt

Leading the Change - Partnership Model that Supports Teacher Preparation and P-16 Student Success Melanie Hurley, Dr. Nancy Hall & Patty Dewey - Black Hills State UniversityThere has been a strong call nationally for change in teacher preparation. Black Hills State University has long been an advocate for innovation and an initiator of change based on research. This session will describe a Professional Development School (PDS) model, its impact on student teacher interns, and school faculty, as well as the benefits of the of the partnership for school districts in supporting P-16 student success. Lincoln

Learning Power: A Statewide Partnership for Online AP James Parry, MaryLou McGirr - TIE, Melody Schopp - DOE & Mary Cundy - NSUOne hundred fourteen high school students from 44 school districts across the state successfully completed online AP courses in mathematics, science, or English during 2008-09 with the initiation of the statewide Learning Power program. Notably, 54% of those students scored three or higher on AP exams. This successful program is a model of statewide collaboration and partnership engaging four primary entities and a host of advisory partners. The SD Department of Educations Virtual School makes the Learning Power courses available to SD students. NSUs E-learning Center assists with course design and delivery. BHSUs Center for the Advancement of Mathematics and Science (CAMSE) brings expertise for professional development for Pre-AP teachers, and TIE provides the overall management for the program. Leveraging state resources, grant funds from the National Math and Science Initiative, and a grant award from the US Department of Education, Learning Power courses are offered at no cost to students or high schools. For 2009-10, nearly 200 students from 65 school districts are participating in the program. Clearly, Learning Power is a partnership that is making a positive difference. Join us to learn more about this partnership and its impact on South Dakota. Amphitheatre II


Friday, November 6 11:15 am - 12:15 pmAlternative Compensation Models - What We Are Learning Sara Gjerdrum - National Education AssociationAlternative Compensation (AC) Models that reward teachers & other school employees and also improve student learning - sounds great! Do they exist? If not, then what does exist out there regarding AC? This session will help you answer these and other questions about Alternative Compensation. Roosevelt

Book Talk: Rethinking HomeworkJo Hartmann - TIEIs homework an essential part of rigor or a deleterious practice that discourages our students and pushes them out of school? The pendulum of public opinion about homework has swung back and forth between no-homework to never-enough-homework over the past 100 plus years. Homework has a foot in the two camps of school and home - the dual world where kids live. Consequently, both parents and educators have strong opinions on the topic. Whether we are pro or anti homework, many of us harbor the suspicion that something is wrong. However, if we could just get it right, perhaps it could contribute significantly to student success. Join this examination of Cathy Vatterotts 2009 publication as it casts a spotlight on homeworks past, present and future and discusses the good, the bad and the ugly of this century-old practice.Lincoln

Give Peace A ChanceLen Austin - Black Hills State University & Maggie Austin - TIEWhere and how do global challenges and inner peace intersect? The presenters recently attended a UN Conference on World Peace and have been living with this question ever since. This session will introduce the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted by 147 countries around the globe. Then we will have a discussion about how we, both as individuals and as school and university leaders, might contribute to the attainment of these goals. Harvest

The Restorative Justice Center - An Alternative to Tradional Detention Dr. Julie Ashworth - Augustana CollegeBased on the basic premises of the restorative justice process and Augustana Colleges Circle of Courage framework, a Sioux Falls School District Elementary school faculty, in collaboration with Augustana College professors, developed an after school center for elementary students that is an alternative to traditional detention. The center assists students who commit destructive or dangerous offenses at school and need to learn how to restore peace to the community, the victim and themselves. The center actively involves students in the process of understanding their behavior and gives opportunities to develop new problem solving skills, communication skills and honors their independence.Jefferson

The Universal Keys to Student Success - What is Working in FinlandRick Melmer - University of South DakotaFinland students lead the world in many international assessments. This session is designed to review what is working in the Finland system and the opportunities for that system to be replicated in the United States. The presenter visited the Finland educational system in September and will be reporting his experiences during this session. Amphitheatre II

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Speaker Biographies Barbara Coloroso is an international bestselling author and for the past 38 years an internationally recognized speaker and consultant on parenting, teaching, school discipline, positive school climate, bullying, grieving, nonviolent conflict resolution and restorative justice. She has appeared on Oprah, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN and NPR and has been featured in the New York Times, Time, U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national and international publications.

Her uniquely effective parenting and teaching strategies were developed through her years of training in sociology, special education, and philosophy, as well as field-tested through her experiences as a classroom teacher, laboratory school instructor, university instructor, seminar leader, volunteer in Rwanda, and mother of three grown children.

She is the author of four international bestsellers: kids are worth it! Giving Your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline; Parenting Through CrisisHelping Kids in Times of Loss, Grief and Change; The Bully, the Bullied, and the BystanderFrom Pre-School to High School, How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle of Violence; and Just Because Its Not Wrong Doesnt Make It RightFrom Toddlers to Teens, Teaching Kids to Think and Act Ethically. Barbaras latest book is Extraordinary Evil: A Brief History of Genocideand Why it Matters. She also has two critically acclaimed video programs Winning at Parenting...without beating your kids and Winning at Teaching...without beating your kids.

Peter Hutchinson is president of the St. Paul, Minnesota-based Bush Foundation. The Foundation was established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Granville Bush and his wife Edyth. In 2008, the Foundation made grants of approximately $40 million to support programs and efforts to sustain communities in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota and in the 23 sovereign tribal nations that share the same geographic area. The Foundation aims to be a catalyst to shape vibrant communities by investing in courageous and effective leadership that significantly strengthens and improves the well being of people.

Prior to coming to the Foundation in December 2007, Hutchinson was co-founder of the Public Strategies Group, a St. Paul company that redesigns and transforms governments throughout the

world. Hutchinson has also served as the vice president for external affairs and chairman of the Dayton Hudson Foundation, commissioner of finance for the State of Minnesota, superintendent of the Minneapolis Public Schools and as a deputy mayor in Minneapolis. In 2006, he was the Independence Party candidate for Minnesota governor. Hutchinson is coauthor with David Osborne of The Price of Government: Getting the Results We Need in an Age of Permanent Fiscal Crisis. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Princeton Universitys Woodrow Wilson School of International and Public Affairs.

Tom Oster has been the South Dakota Secretary of Education since November 2008. A lifelong educator, Oster most recently served as superintendent, elementary principal and athletic director for the Avon School District for nearly 10 years. Prior to that, he served as the secondary principal and athletic director in Avon. His first teaching assignment was in Frederick, S.D., where he taught social science.

Oster graduated from Ethan High School in 1979. He received his bachelors degree in secondary education in 1984 and his masters in education administration in 1990, both from Northern State University in Aberdeen. In 1996, he received his specialist degree in education administration from the University of South Dakota.

Throughout his career, Oster has coached multiple sports including basketball, track, golf and football. He was part of the coaching staff for the Avon Pirate football team that was State Champion in 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2008 and State Runner-Up in 2004.


BookstoreHours: Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Thursday 10:00 am - 3:15 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pmThe conference bookstore will offer the following titles for participants to use their complementary coupon or for purchase. Official purchase orders, cash and checks will be accepted.

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Conference Materials In an effort to share materials and save paper, many conference presenters have posted information related to their sessions online. To access these materials, please visit http://systemschange2009.tie2.wikispaces.net.

Conference EvaluationsYour opinions are important! Please take a moment to complete a ten-question survey about Systems Change 2009. We want to hear what you have to say. Simply click on the SURVEY link at www.systemschange.midwestmaple.org to begin the quick survey.

PLUS...All conference attendees who complete the online survey by November 30 will be entered into a drawing to win a fabulous prize, courtesy of MAPLE!

College Credit Systems Change Conference participants have the opportunity to register for one graduate credit from either USF or USD. To receive credit, participants are required to attend the entire conference including the Wednesday session. Participants can register and receive course requirements at the registration area.

One graduate credit will be offered through the University of Sioux Falls at a cost of $40. Please complete both sides of the graduate enrollment form (below), tear it out and bring it with you to registration.

One graduate credit will be offered through University of South Dakota at a cost of $45.95. A USD representative will be available to answer questions from 8:00 - 11:00 am Wednesday, November 4. Please complete the graduate enrollment form (page 19), tear it out and bring it with you to registration.

Additional enrollment forms will be available in the registration area and can also be downloaded and printed from the Systems Change Website: http://systemschange.midwestmaple.org/content/gradCredit.htm.

For Renewal Teacher Recertification information, please visit this link from the South Dakota Department of Education: http://doe.sd.gov/oatq/teachercert/renewalcertification.asp.

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The University of South Dakota Division of Continuing Education

College Credit Registration Form EDAD 790

Seminar: Systems Change Fall 2009

Todays Date SSN/Student ID (Required) Last Name First Name Middle Birth Date Gender: Female Male Maiden/Former Name Mailing Address: Street City State Zip Code E-mail Address Cell Phone Home Phone Business Phone State of Residency: How Long: County: Course Dates: November 4, 2009 November 20, 2009 Professor: Dr. Joseph L. Hauge Location: Ramkota Hotel 3200 West Maple St. Sioux Falls, SD 57107

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Presenter Contact Information & IndexDr. Julie AshworthAugustana [email protected] 14

Maggie AustinTIE [email protected] 14

Len AustinBlack Hills State [email protected] 14

Kris [email protected] 13

Mark BaronUniversity of South [email protected] 11

Don BlakeNational Education [email protected] 13

Lori BouzaWagner School [email protected] 605-384-3677page 10

Barbara Colorosowww.kidsareworthit.com800-729-1588pages 7, 8, 15

Kathy Cruse Pierre School [email protected] 605-773-7300page 11

Mary CundyNational Education [email protected] 13

Rich DeaverSD Department of [email protected] 605-773-4681page 10

Patty DeweyBlack Hills State [email protected] 13

Erin DuganProject [email protected] 11

Sara Gjerdrum National Education [email protected] 202-288-9612page 14

Dr. Kelly GlodtPierre School [email protected] 605-773-7300page 11

Mary GoebelBlack Hills State [email protected] 11 Len GriffithVermillion School [email protected] 605-677-7000page 9

Dr. Nancy HallBlack Hills State University [email protected] 13 Josephine [email protected] 14

Jane HealySouth Dakota State Library [email protected] 605-295-3174page 9

Micy HighstreetTri-Valley School [email protected] 605-446-3538page 11

Melanie HurleyBlack Hills State [email protected] page 13

Peter [email protected] 12, 15

Dr. Beth Jernberg University Of Sioux [email protected] page 9

Kelly JonesEmery School [email protected] 605-449-4271page 9

Jason KolousekWessington Springs Sch [email protected] 605-539-9311page 9

Angie KoppangSD NCA CASI [email protected] 11

Rachel LovenUniversity of Sioux [email protected] 9

Lori Laughlin SD Parent Information and Resource [email protected] 800-219-9247page 10

Dr. Julie Mathiesen TIE [email protected] 605-394-1876page 9

Lila MattisWagner Community School [email protected] 605-384-4354page 10

MaryLou McGirrTIE [email protected] 605-394-1876page 13

Rick MelmerUniversity of South Dakota [email protected] 605-677-5437page 14

Tim Mitchell Chamberlain School [email protected] 605-734-4477page 10

Charlotte MohlingWessington Springs Sch [email protected] 605-539-9311page 10

Karen Mortimer Black Hills State [email protected] 605-394-5256page 11

Donna Neeman Chamberlain School [email protected] 605-734-4477page 10

Becky Nelson SD Department of [email protected] 605-280-3614page 10

Walter Skip Olsen National Education Assoc. [email protected] 612-729-0087page 13

Tom OsterSD Department of [email protected] 15

Dr. James [email protected] 13

Londa RichterTIE [email protected] 605-394-1876page 10

Peggy RosePierre School [email protected] 11

Melody SchoppSD Department of [email protected] 13

Ruth SmithPierre School [email protected] 11

Pam TiefenthalerSioux Falls School [email protected] 605-367-7920page 11

Dr. Liz Venenga Rapid City Area [email protected] 605-394-4031page 9

Lance WitteWessington Springs Sch [email protected] 605-539-9311page 9

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