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Educating the Middle Grades

42nd Annual Conference

March 1-3, 2019 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

SC – AMLE CONFERENCE 2019

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SC – AMLE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Members and Conference Attendees,

We have all, at one time or another, experienced that moment in the checkout line when

someone gives you their pity or condolences for serving as a middle school teacher. They

sometimes follow their comments with, "I don't know how you can teach those children"

or "I couldn't do your job." They may be right that they couldn't do our job with the same

finesse, pageantry, or commitment with which we work our daily craft, and there's

someone else who knows it too - our students.

My goal for your conference experience this year in Myrtle Beach is multi-faceted. The theme, "Getting to the Heart of

the Matter: Educating the Middle Grades" pushes you toward a deeper awareness of the importance of educating the

whole child. The incorporation of social emotional learning is the key to scholastic sustenance for our children. We

know that we must be thoughtful and targeted in the ways that we not only deliver our content but also how we tend to

the developmental and emotional needs of our students on a daily basis. Not only does research affirm this idea, but

our hearts do as well.

We hope that your experience with us confirms the notion that you are not alone in this on-going quest for effective,

positive educational practice for our adolescent learners at the middle level. Connectedness, collaboration, and the

establishment of effective partnerships through networking ensures innovation in our schools. We hope that you enjoy a

meal, have a conversation, or exchange an email address with another education professional in our state during the

conference. SC-AMLE strives to support innovation that directly impacts South Carolina's children.

Finally, we hope you leave this conference feeling empowered to continue the conversation about Middle Level

Education in South Carolina. Leaders at the highest levels of our government are listening to our membership - their

hopes for the future, their needs, their concerns - in a more meaningful way than ever before. If you have previously

considered joining the political discourse as it relates to education in our state, the time is now. It is important that your

state representatives and state senators know your name and that you're a teacher. I have been personally committed

to making sure our voices are heard and that our students are spoken for at the highest levels. I encourage you to do

the same.

I am proud to have served as President of your SC-AMLE for this term, and look forward to continuing the work so vital

to our South Carolina students and teachers in varying capacities with the organization and beyond. Thank you for your

continued membership and attendance at organization functions and for your on-going commitment to excellence in

middle level education in the state of South Carolina.

Sincerely,

Sarah Evanson-Atkinson


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Conference Information 4

Conference Schedule 5

SC-AMLE Board of Directors 6

Conference Committee Members 7

Conference Sponsors/Vendors 8-9

Middle Level Teacher Career Fair 10

SC-AMLE Regions & National Officers 11

Keynote Speakers 12

Spotlight Sessions 13

Student Entertainment 15

Concurrent Sessions 16-39

SC-AMLE Awards 40-41

SC-AMLE Past Presidents 42

Schools to Watch 43

Credit Renewal 44

Myrtle Beach Convention Center Map 45


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GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION NAMETAGS:

All registered attendees will receive a nametag at

registration. A nametag is required to enter all

sessions, meetings and programs. Please wear

your nametag at all times.

FOOD TICKETS:

A ticket for Saturday lunch and Sunday breakfast will

be provided to you at check in. The ticket and your

nametag are required to enter. We suggest placing

these in your nametag holder for safe keeping.

CELL PHONES:

We ask that all attendees be respectful to the

presenters and fellow attendees by turning your cell

phone to silent during all programs.

REGISTRATION:

Each attendee must pick up his/her own registration

materials.

SC-AMLE Bookstore:

Please visit the SC-AMLE Bookstore in the exhibit

hall for the latest educator books and resources. The

bookstore accepts cash, checks, credit cards, and

district procurement cards and purchase orders.

EXHIBIT HALL:

SC-AMLE has worked with various sponsors and

vendors to provide you with resources to enhance

your school. Please visit our exhibitors and check

out the great resources available to schools across our

state. Many school districts have representation in

the hall, and may be offering interviews throughout

the conference.

CONFERENCE APP:

Changes/additions/deletions to the program will be

made using the YAPP app. Please be sure to

download the YAPP app SCAMLE2019 to get the

latest information.

TECHNOLOGY HELP AND QUESTIONS:

If you need help accessing technology or have

questions for SC-AMLE, please stop by the SC-

AMLE booth.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

We ask that you join us on our live Twitter feed by

using #scamle2019. Please share your pictures,

thoughts, and information on our Twitter and

Facebook pages.

SCHOOLS TO WATCH SHOWCASE:

Visit the Schools to Watch Showcase in the

Convention Center Lobby in the Hall of Fame. Each

STW has provided information about their school.

STW presentations are marked with the School to

Watch logo in the program.


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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Friday, March 1, 2019

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

South Carolina Professors of Middle Level Education Annual Meeting

12:45 pm - 5:30 pm

3rd Annual SC-AMLE Middle Level Institute

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

Welcome

1:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Choice Learning Session 1

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm


4:15 pm - 5:30 pm


5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Conference Registration

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Visit Vendors in Exhibit Hall

Saturday, March 2, 2019

7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Conference Registration

8:00 am - 5:00pm

Exhibit Hall Open

8:00 am - 10:00 am

General Session I 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Visit Vendors in the Exhibit Hall 10:45 am - 11:30 am

Concurrent Sessions I

11:35 am - 1:30 pm

Spotlight Sessions

Group A:

Lunch 11:35-12:25 (Vendor hall)

Roberto Rivera 12:35-1:30 (Ballroom D/E)

Lesley Eason 12:35-1:30 (Ballroom A/B/C)

Group B:

Roberto Rivera 11:40-12:35 (Ballroom D/E)

Lesley Eason 11:40-12:35 (Ballroom A/B/C)

Lunch 12:40-1:30 (Vendor hall)

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Concurrent Sessions II

2:15 pm - 2:40 pm

Visit Vendors in the Exhibit Hall

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Concurrent Sessions III

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm

Concurrent Sessions IV

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Concurrent Sessions V

Sunday, March 3, 2019

8:00 am - 9:15 am

Breakfast buffet and SC-AMLE Annual Business Meeting

9:30 am - 11:30 am

General Session II


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SC – AMLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS


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2019 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Co-Chairpersons

Karen Bullard

Blue Ridge Middle

Corey Collington

Berea Middle

Sarah Evanson-Atkinson, Keynotes Robin Gerzema, Technology

Becky Strickland, Presenters Heather Gordon, Bookstore

Matt Critell, Exhibitors/Vendor Hall Vanessa Rhodes, Entertainment

Jeff Jenkins, Lighting and Sound Tammy Small, Program

Donna Manning, Registration Kayla Audette, Registration


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CONFERENCE SPONSORS


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CONFERENCE VENDORS

PSTA

Orange Sky Travel

Van Robotics

Let Me Learn

SCEA

USC College of Education

USC Academic Partnerships

Mountain Trail Outdoor School

American Book Company

SCETV

Project Lead the Way

STEMScopes

Medieval Times

Burke Christian Tours

SC Geographic Alliance

Clemson Youth Learning Institute

Roper Mountain Science Center

SC ASCD

SC Bar Law

Sparkpoint Innovations

Woodmen of the World

YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly

Healthy Blue

SC Project Learning Tree

JAM Publishing

Capitol Tours

Ozark Lollipops

WonderWorks

Converse College


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Middle Level Teacher Career Fair

Berkeley County School District

Charleston County School District

Cherokee County School District

Fairfield County School District

Greenville County School District

Jasper County School District

Kershaw County School District

Lexington County School District One

Lexington County School District Two

School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties

Orangeburg County Consolidated School District

Richland County School District One

Sumter School District

York County District Three

*Interviews may be scheduled during the conference and may be held in

Room 108.


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REGIONS

NATIONAL OFFICES

Dr. Gary Senn President of NAPoMLE

Tina Jamison National Forum Board of

Directors

Dr. David McDonald National Forum Board of

Directors


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Keynote Speakers

Saturday Keynote Speaker: Roberto Rivera, Lead Change Agent, Hope Dealer

Roberto Rivera is an artist, educator, and change agent who specializes in

applying best practices in engaging youth using practical and relevant methods.

He is also the Chief Empowerment Officer at 7 Mindsets Academy.

Roberto Rivera received his undergraduate degree at UW-Madison where he

created his own major entitled “Social Change, Youth Culture and the Arts”. He

received his master’s degree at UIC in Youth Development with a focus on Social

Justice, Urban Education, and Hip-hop. He currently is the President and Lead Change Agent of the Good Life

Org., an organization that publishes multi-media educational tools and trains educators, youth workers, and

parents in connecting positive youth development to community development. His experience in working in the

field of community-based popular education over the last decade have won him awards from former president

Bill Clinton, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, and others. Despite these accolades, Roberto sees his work as

giving back, since being labeled “at-risk” and “disadvantaged” as a teen himself, his relationships with key

educators and youth workers helped him to turn his life around. Roberto’s presentations are unique in that they

not only include scientific based research, but that they also include his own story of transforming from a dope

dealer to a hope dealer, to incorporating stories from his work with communities around the nation. His unique

ability to code-switch from sharing research and data to stories and poems leaves audiences standing with

enlightened minds and moved hearts. He is also a proud husband and father, and sees being a good dad as one

of his life-long goals.

Sunday Morning Keynote and Business Meeting

One of our sponsors is the innovative and remarkable team of professionals from Leader in

Me - a subsidiary of Franklin Covey Education. Sunday's Keynote is Dr. Lesley Eason.

Dr. Eason brings experience, insight, and research to the table as we complete our

discussion and exploration of the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) and our

students. She will highlight the importance of getting to the hearts of our kiddos through an

examination of research and anecdotes that will leave you excited to venture back to your

students and the work of your classroom.

Dr. Lesley Eason was born and raised in Jacksonville, NC and graduated from

Jacksonville High School. After completing college, she returned to Jacksonville to begin a

career in education that has included serving as an English teacher, Assistant Principal,

Principal, and Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services and Continuous Improvement. She is married

to Bob Eason, who is the head football coach for the Northside Monarchs and is a proud mother to Trey, a

freshman at ECU, and Gage, a junior of Northside High School.


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Spotlight Sessions Presenter: Roberto Rivera, Ballroom D/E From Color Blind to Color Conscious: Cultivating Michelangelo Vision When Engaging Students In this workshop Roberto Rivera takes a deeper dive from his keynote examining how implicit bias, defect thinking, and stereotype threat can create a racially hostile school environment for students of color. He then shares practical activities and thought provoking discussion to help staff develop the vision and practical strategy necessary to engage students in authentic, mutually beneficial relationships. Be prepared to go deep and emerge with some new tools, strategies, and resources! Presenter: Dr. Lesley F. Eason,

7 plus 4: A Formula for Middle Level Learner Success The successes achieved and the challenges faced by middle-level educators have never been greater. In addition to being instructional leaders, caring mentors, and motivators for our adolescent learners; middle-level educators must also meet the varying needs of the individuals we serve. By learning practical skills based on timeless principles and an individualized goal execution system, we can cut through the urgency of today’s education environment and engage the best in all students. Participants will be introduced to the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®. Participants will learn how to use and apply powerful leadership tools,

such as the 4 Disciplines of Execution®, to address barriers faced by their schools as well as a road map for continuous improvement. 7 plus 4 equals a renewed passion and energy for the mission of successfully serving the middle-level learner!


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SC-AMLE STUDENT ENTERTAINMENT

SC-AMLE would like to thank these schools who celebrate the arts and

showcase the talents of their students. We hope that you enjoy this great

entertainment throughout the conference.

Friday Evening

R. P. Dawkins Middle School Full Orchestra and Honor Band

under the direction of Jennifer Diehn, Orchestra Director and Megan Irby, Band Director

Opening Session Saturday Morning

McCracken Middle Swingin' Eagles Jazz Band

under the direction of Dr. Vern Weygandt

Closing Session Sunday Morning

Miss Molly Oldstrom, Soloist

Mauldin Middle School 7th Grader


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MARCH 2, 2019 CONCURRENT SESSIONS SESSION I: 10:45 – 11:30

Kinesthetic Strategies for Math and Science

Taking Care of Middle School Teachers’ physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs

CEU #: 1801 CEU #: 1802 ROOM #: Ballroom B PRESENTERS: Nancy Ruppert This session focuses on creating a culture of care in schools. This We Believe inspires us to take care of young adolescents. Middle schools also need to take care of their faculty and administration needs. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: Ballroom A PRESENTERS: Dr. Deborah McMurtrie, Bridget Coleman, Gary Senn We know that physical movement and opportunities for social interaction are essential in the middle school classroom. This session offers strategies for active, purposeful learning, flexible grouping, and kinesthetic teaching approaches as alternatives to whole-class lecture. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]

Advanced Differentiation: Beyond The Basics Bridging The Skills Gap With On-Site Field Trips

CEU #: 1803 CEU #: 1804 ROOM #: Ballroom D PRESENTERS: Beta Box In this presentation, Betabox will highlight the ways we're helping students across South Carolina get access to impactful hands-on learning opportunities to help prepare them for South Carolina's workforce. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: Ballroom C PRESENTERS: Dr. David Vawter

This session on differentiation will look more deeply into the idea that we need to be a student of our students. Topics covered will include learning preferences, interest surveys and engaging activities that sessions attendees will experience first so they can learn more about themselves before taking these strategies into their classroom Main Presentation Contact: [email protected] Technology Beyond Kahoot The Flexibly Blended Classroom

CEU #: 1805 CEU #: 1806 ROOM #: 102 PRESENTERS: Joseph Miles This is a session to show the dynamic power of a Flexibly/Blended Classroom. From the history of it, my process, and the data to show the success of it. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 101 PRESENTERS: Maddie Colvin, Alana Reynolds, Monica Meadows, Ryan Cornell

It's time to move beyond Kahoot! Join innovative teacher candidates to learn how to incorporate technology into your classroom through formative assessment, learning experiences, and specific content integration. This session will leave you with multiple new technology resources to implement immediately in your classroom! Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]

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This Little Light While I Breathe, I Hope: How Mindful Breath and Movement Can Enhance the Learning Process

CEU #: 1807 CEU #: 1808 ROOM #: 104 PRESENTERS: Angela Still

This session will address how mindful breath and movement can integrate the mind/body connection, enhance self-regulation, teach empathy, and encourage a sense of community in early adolescents. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 103 PRESENTERS: Tunisha Summers, Gwendolyn Sewer In this intense workshop of serious fun, we will take a modern approach to including visual art and design standards in your content area. During this class we create a Japanese style lantern with vellum/craft paper & craft sticks. The lantern will depict a concept or standard that is taught in your content area. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]

The Way We Play

How to Demystify STEM and Develop an Effective STEM Program

CEU #: 1809 CEU#: 1810 ROOM #: 202 PRESENTERS: Stan Mozingo When teachers move from science or math to STEM – many things change. STEM students will expand their 21st Century skills, problem-solving, and implement design practices of scientists and engineers. Effective teaching practices are the cornerstone of a rigorous and relevant STEM program or STEM school. Learn how teachers and principals can make this STEM shift. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 105 PRESENTERS: Sharon Templeton, Stephen Ramey Integration between Physical Education and core subject topics. Being active through differentiation, student choice, and inclusion. Learn strategies that can be used in both the gym and classroom. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

Top 10 SEL Strategies eLearning for Coding and Robotics

CEU #: 1811 CEU #: 1812 ROOM #: 204 PRESENTER: Alex Fegely It is not unusual for the modern middle school student to know more about coding and robotics than her teacher. Get up to speed with the free resources in this session. Resources and ready-to-go lesson plans for integrating coding and Lego robotics into middle school science and math will be provided. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 203 PRESENTERS: Angela Burns, Amanda Arflin Are you finding it hard to incorporate social, emotional learning strategies at your school? Come see the top 10 SEL procedures that we deliberately practice at Crayton Middle School. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]








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Two Worlds Collide: Bringing Culture into the Classroom

Start With the Standards!

CEU #: 1813 ROOM #: 205 PRESENTERS: Siddeeqah Cruse, Joy Starks That’s Just Good Teaching! This session will immerse participants in culturally relevant instructional strategies in science and social studies to increase student engagement. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

CEU #: 1814 ROOM #: 206 PRESENTERS: Ronda Bailey, Brandon Beck Academic success begins with breaking down the Social Studies standards by creating clear bite sized student friendly “I can” statements. Only then can educators develop meaningful activities to support student learning. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

Digital Portfolios Don't Fear the Thumb: Five Times a School to Watch

CEU #: 1815 CEU #: 1816 ROOM #: 208 PRESENTERS: Gene Cameron, Cody Strong, Rhonda Horton, Keyes Wheeler The Lugoff-Elgin Middle School learning community acknowledges and is sensitive to the unique developmental challenges students face during early adolescence. We strive to create an environment that supports each student’s intellectual, ethical, social, and physical development. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 207 PRESENTERS: Olga Toggas, Donna Jacobs, Linda Shade, Christy Saleeby Step-by-step instructions will be given from the design of the digital shell to the use of multiple media modes of student reflections, all done in a protected way using Google Sites. Guidance will be provided on how to teach students to develop their own digital portfolios to showcase their reflection, growth, and evolution as a learner. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected] How to Participate in Transformational Discourse with your Legislature

CEU #: 1817 ROOM #: 209 PRESENTERS: Honorable Senator Greg Hembree This session, sponsored by SC-AMLE and instructed by The Honorable Senator Greg Hembree, South Carolina State Senator from District 28, will frame some of the most effective ways for professional educators to engage with and influence meaningful change in the current policy discussions taking place in the South Carolina legislature. The Senator will provide real examples of the best ways to have your voice heard in the political process as it relates directly to your work as an educator in our great state.






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MARCH 2, 2019 TABLE TOP SESSION

SESSION I: 10:45 – 11:30 TABLE TOP SESSION – Ballroom E CEU#:1819

Table Top presentations will last 20 minutes. Attendees will choose two (2) table top presentations

to attend. At the end of 20 minutes, attendees will move to the 2nd presentation of their choice.

Topic 1: Game Up Your Class with Goosechase Abby Schiferl, Teresa Gunn - [email protected]

Turn your worksheets into a challenging scavenger hunt by using the awesome app called Goosechase Edu. Discover how you can create a game for any subject, any age. Topic 2: "LIT"eracy Melissa Pollard- [email protected]

Music is a way in with students. Music develops creativity and makes the brain more receptive to deeper critical thinking.

Students are prone to become more excited about learning your content and ignites concept retention.

Topic 3: Hitting the Mark with Text Dependent Analysis Christy Brown, Ryan Tavenner- [email protected]

In the session, “Hitting the Mark with Text Dependent Analysis”, participants will learn strategies for developing a holistic approach

for assisting students with analyzing texts in order to become more critical readers and writers.

Topic 4: Creating Instructional Videos Debbie Jarrett, Brian Day - [email protected]

Discover some easy ways to create instructional videos.

Topic 5: Professional Development Choice Boards: Personalized Learning for Teachers Christin Edge, Jennifer Henson- [email protected]

Discover how T.E. Mabry Middle School, a National Schools to Watch site, has successfully blended choice and personalized

learning into a 21st Century framework for professional development utilizing Professional Development Choice Boards.

Topic 6: Advisory: Why is it Worth It Denise Webster - [email protected]

Have you struggled to make advisory a meaningful period of your day for both students and teachers? At BMS we have worked to use the time to Bring Organization and Life skills together in one period to build a culture of connectedness and community for both students and teachers. It is no longer just another period of the day.








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MARCH 2, 2019 TABLE TOP SESSION SESSION I: 10:45 – 11:30 TABLE TOP SESSION – Ballroom E CEU#:1819



Topic 7: Using Restorative Practices to Establish Measurable Decreases in Student Discipline Issues Jason Holt- [email protected]

The presentation will focus on a research based approach to building a stronger community and helping students re-enter learning

environments once problems arise.

Topic 8: Augmenting the Reality Weaving African American Studies into the Middle School ELA and

Social Studies Curriculum Joel Colon - [email protected]

This will be based on a week-long course given by Dr. Gloria Boutte and Dr. Toby Jenkins from USCs school of Education as well

as the State Departments guidelines on Diaspora Literature. It will give a basic framework for including African American history

and culture in both ELA and Social Studies.

Topic 9: Student Identification of Fake News in Science Media Jeremy Puskas- [email protected]

In a world full of falsified information and subjective analysis, students find reading scientific material, with an objectiv e

mindset, difficult. This presentation will review how to filter through the bias to determine scientific fact.

Topic 10: Have students “Make” notes, not “Take” notes! Jason Yaman- [email protected]

Empower students to use literacy and reading skills to construct their notes as a comprehensive study system. Using the

Cornell Note-taking system students will record and review information, while questioning and reflecting on their work.

Topic 11: Instructional Framework for Success Erik Lowry- [email protected]

This presentation will provide a view of an Instructional Framework that can be used in schools to help increase student

performance on SC mandated assessments such as SCREADY and SCPASS.







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MARCH 2, 2019 CONCURRENT SESSIONS SESSION II: 1:45 – 2:15

After Mindfulness, What Next?

On the PLUS side

CEU #: 1820 CEU #: 1821 ROOM #: Ballroom B PRESENTER: Amy St. John Discover how to implement effective professional development programs for your educators! Participants will be guided through a hands-on lesson as part of the program. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: Ballroom A PRESENTER: Debbie Hammond Lancaster Educators are practicing mindfulness for self-care, transforming schools into places where anxiety is reduced, attention is optimized, and emotions are regulated, the kinds of places where people want to work and children want to learn. What next? Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

Environmental Science Teaching Resources & Professional Learning Opportunities from SC Project Learning Tree

Schools to Watch: A Continuous Improvement Tool and Opportunity for National Recognition for Your School

CEU #: 1822 CEU #: 1823 ROOM #: Ballroom D PRESENTERS: Dr. David McDonald, Tina Jamison This session will dive into the rubric criteria surrounding the domains of Academic Excellence, Social Equity, Developmental Responsiveness, and Organizational Structure used to determine a School to Watch, as well as explain the process. Even if your school is not ready to apply, this session will help school leaders put in place a plan to begin to analyze your school's middle level practices with school improvement as the ultimate goal.

Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: Ballroom C PRESENTER: Matt Schnabel Learn how you can teach your science standards using the Project Learning Tree curriculum which is correlated to the SCDE standards. You will also learn about professional learning opportunities where you can receive renewal credits. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

One Book/One School: From Hashtags to Character

Taste & Read - How to Increase Reading Through Book Clubs

CEU #: 1824 CEU #: 1825 ROOM #: 102 PRESENTERS Sara Ritchie, Jennifer LaGro, Amanda Barnes By creating a "tasting menu" of books, students are able to find the perfect book for them. Students then meet in book clubs, which dramatically increases independent reading and engagement. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 101 PRESENTERS: Meg Cheshier, Margaret Peach Come hear how our One Book/One School has transformed our school and given us a common language and experience. Lesson plans, character education, reading fluency and more will be discussed with digital lesson plans available. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]








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South Carolina African American Historic Sites Map

Rotating Through Middle School

CEU #: 1826 CEU #: 1827 ROOM #: 104 PRESENTERS: Joyce Crimminger, Brent Chavous, Liz James Do you have students who learn best in the morning but you have them last period every day? South Middle offers every student the opportunity to experience every class at a different time frame throughout the week. Join us to find out how to prevent that phrase, “Oh, no! It’s last period!” Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 103 PRESENTER: Michael Mewborne This session introduces an online map of South Carolina African American Historic sites. The map includes lesson plans, videos, and links to primary source documents, and is particularly useful for 8th grade social studies instruction. Attendees should bring a device to view the map. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]

Building Relationships: Developing Literacy Skills through Student Choice and Interest

Plug into Your School's Power Pair: Media Specialist and Instructional Technology Coach

CEU #: 1828 CEU #: 1829 ROOM #: 202 PRESENTERS: Christin Edge, Ashley Paddock Discover how to integrate separate workflows into an intentional implementation of professional development and student-centered instruction resulting in meaningful, digital-age learning for all stakeholders. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 105 PRESENTER: Dr. Autumn Hudson, Ed.D. Building relationships is a powerful motivator. Students who are actively engaged are more likely to learn. Incorporating student choice and interest into literacy instruction encourages learner participation and increases the likelihood of positive experiences. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

National Geographic Resources for Educators

AdvancED STEM Certification: Overview of the Process & Deep Drive into one School's Journey to becoming Certified

CEU #: 1830 CEU #: 1831 ROOM #: 204 PRESENTER: Trevor Ivey More and more schools are partnering with AdvancED in the STEM journey! The AdvancED STEM framework is not only a pathway toward certification but also provides an international model for defining quality STEM schools and programs. Attend this session to learn more about the content of the AdvancED STEM framework and the process for earning STEM Certification. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 203 PRESENTER: Carley Lovorn Participants will learn how the National Geographic Educator Network connects educators to: in-person and online professional development, fellowship and travel opportunities, high-quality, standards-based classroom resources, such as National Geographic videos and maps, student programming and academic competitions, and grants specifically for K-12 educators. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]








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Mashup: Computational Thinking Strategies and Activities to Engage Girls in Coding and Robotics

United Class of America: Using robotics to unite a class divided

CEU #: 1832 ROOM #: 205 PRESENTERS: Denise Johnson, Jodi Thomas This session will present strategies and activities (using a Computational Thinking Framework) that encourages girls to explore coding and robotics. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

CEU #: 1833 ROOM #: 206 PRESENTERS: Joshua Bovill Athletes kneeling for the flag has created major discourse in our great country. Are teachers supposed to stay away from topics like this? I used my experience as a black male & Robotics Teacher to address this issue in a way that united a classroom. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

The Role of Leadership in Building a Climate of Success

Amusement Park Math

CEU #: 1834 CEU #: 1835 ROOM #: 208 PRESENTER: Sandra Ammons Join us for some fun at the amusement park as we explore mathematical connections to games, lines, and rides. We will investigate ways to engage students at all grade levels in the Mathematical Process Standards. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 207 PRESENTERS: Mary Leslie Anderson, Kelly Finnegan Building a school culture that is trusting and positive is the most important part of raising student achievement. Leadership must create this climate by building capacity among the adults in the school first. This session will discuss the role of leaders in the building. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected] Got DBQs?

CEU #: 1836 ROOM #: 209 PRESENTERS: Stephen Corsini, Shaleka McKithen, Whitney Jones, Courtney Garrison Come hear how the digital collection at USC and South Carolina Digital Library were used to create DBQs for students to deeply engage with documents. Participants will learn about DBQs and walk through several examples. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]







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MARCH 2, 2019 CONCURRENT SESSIONS SESSION III: 2:45 – 3:30

Community and School Working Together to Support Struggling Students

App Prototyping PBL Projects for Stem Infusion

CEU #: 1837 CEU #: 1838 ROOM #: Ballroom B PRESENTERS: Alex Fegely, Cory Gleasman Are you tired of assigning the same website or video projects in order to integrate technology into your assessments? This session will share app wire framing and prototyping project options. Paired with PBL, these ideas are sure to engage your students and fit into any middle school classroom. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: Ballroom A PRESENTERS: Carrie Chappell, Officer Coley Hebrard, Ebony Wright, Matt Lurey The number of students struggling with negative thoughts and circumstances is increasing. Learn how Beaufort Middle supports our students at school and by engaging with community resources to provide mental health assistance and in home support. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected] Differentiated Instruction for Students with Color Deficiencies

Leading Your School Toward Excellence!

CEU #: 1839 CEU #: 1840 ROOM #: Ballroom D PRESENTER: Dr. David McDonald Being a school leader is tough! In this session, participants will near more strategies to leverage leadership, build culture, and support teachers to help a school excel on a trajectory toward excellence! Tools, strategies, and ideas will be shared to help you be a stronger school leader. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: Ballroom C PRESENTERS: Dr. Deborah McMurtrie Tiffany Zorn, Alex Kinard

We will explore properties of light waves and the eye's ability to perceive color. We will discuss different types of color deficiencies and ways that teachers can differentiate instruction to meet these students’ needs. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected] Cha Ching: How to Fill the Positive Climate Bucket on a Budget

The PLTW Student Experience: What's Next

CEU #: 1841 CEU #: 1842 ROOM #: 102 PRESENTER: Ken Verburg The session will cover several key updates and new rollouts in our PLTW programs over the next three school years that will expand student access and engagement, including: PLTW Gateway Spanish-language Curriculum (2019-20) and Chromebook Accessibility (2019-20), New Gateway units (Medical Detectives, Computer Science for Innovators & Makers, App Creators), and new professional development opportunities-Online training for Medical Detectives, Design & Modeling, App Creators, and Computer Science for Innovators & Makers. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 101 PRESENTERS: Donna Jacobs, Olga Toggas At St. James Middle School, we want all members of our school family to feel valued and appreciated. Come hear how the administrative staff maintains the morale of the Shark family by providing opportunities to celebrate parents, teachers, and students. You will leave this session with many ideas that you can quickly and easily implement for little to no cost. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]








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Make C.A.R.E. Great Again: Exploring Title I Middle School Teachers’ Alignment to Self-Concept Enhancement Pedagogy for African American Students

Navigating Teacher Stress

CEU #: 1843 CEU #: 1844 ROOM #: 104 PRESENTER: Stevie Rodis Session will provide an overview of what existing literature says about teacher stress and its relationship to burnout and attrition. We will also explore ways to combat the issue at the classroom, school, and district levels. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 103 PRESENTER: Dr. Walter Lee In this session, we will explore the instructional practices of Title I middle school teachers and their alignment to the development of students' self-concept. The presenter will offer strategies for teachers to integrate into their instructional practices. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]

Inclusion: Finding Strengths in Differences

The Race Myth

CEU #: 1845 CEU #: 1846 ROOM #: 106 PRESENTER: Scott Floyd The presenter will discuss how our understanding of this social construct frames our approach to educating all students. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 105 PRESENTERS: Byron Johnson, Loretta Cooper, Lakeisha Lawrence Inclusion at CMS has transformed from simply a less restrictive model for students with learning disabilities into a support program for all students. We’ll share how we make a difference for all of our students. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

Growing and Developing LEADERS...One Child at a Time

First Year Teacher Forum

CEU #: 1847 CEU #: 1848 ROOM #: 202 PRESENTERS: Hannah Price, Hope Schreiber A first year dance teacher and a 7th grade math teacher will share their perspectives on entering the teaching profession. Included will be a short Q & A where questions are encouraged. Main Presentation Contact [email protected]

ROOM #: 107 PRESENTERS: Clayton Moton, Takela Burns, Sheneka Miller, Michael Wessinger How can a school "actually" target and reach every single student in the building? At Dutchman Creek Middle, a defined system of organizational supports and structures help make that happen! Find out how a school of nearly 1,000 diverse learners manages to meet the needs of every student with increasing quality and fidelity! Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]








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The Breakdown on Breaking Out! Creating Digital Breakouts in Google Sites

Lego Lessons in the Content Areas

CEU #: 1849 ROOM #: 203 PRESENTER: Kaitlin Wilbanks Do you want to break out of your normal teaching routine? Learn how to create your own digital breakouts using Google Sites, Forms, and more in this step-by-step presentation. Two free Science Breakouts included with attendance. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

CEU #: 1850 ROOM #: 204 PRESENTERS: Kelli Kilbourn-Williams, Debby Turno, Allison Verhotz, Marsha Peacock We have been using Legos for the past two years to help students master concepts such as theme, point of view, fractions, balancing science equations, social studies writing, and STEM projects. By using the LEGOs the students are having fun, learning standards, and using their creative writing skills. We will showcase lessons that have helped teach standards. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

21st Century Classroom 4.0: Jump into STEAM, 1:1 Tech, SCTS, and Computer Science & Digital Literacy Standards

Why Teaching Media Literacy is Important in the Middle Grades

CEU #: 1851 CEU #: 1852 ROOM #: 206 PRESENTER: Frank Baker Recent studies indicate many of our students cannot assess the credibility of information. Join media educator for an informative session on integrating media literacy in the middle grades. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 205 PRESENTERS: Tyson Gardin, Stephanie Jowers In this informative resource workshop, we will demonstrate how to beef up your lesson plans by incorporating student choice, cross-content collaboration, tech-integrated learning, and opportunities for student creativity, critique, and revision. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]






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Voices from the Middle

Sliding into Digital Flipbook with Google Slides

CEU #: 1853 ROOM #: 207 PRESENTER: Dr. Don Kauffman This presentation discusses a recent ethnographic research project that elicited voices of Black males in a predominantly white middle school. It examines such areas as their personal perception of academics, school improvement, and staff misunderstandings. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

CEU #: 1854 ROOM #: 208 PRESENTER: Abby Schiferl Challenge your students to create a digital flipbook to match their math word problem, or social studies fact.. Bring a Chromebook, iPad or laptop so you can create a digital flipbook. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

Real Time Feedback and the Cult of Personalized Learning

CEU #: 1855 ROOM #: 209 PRESENTERS: Joel Colon Real time feedback allows teachers and presenters the ability to personalize student learning by giving students feedback immediately during a lesson. When a teacher understands their students' knowledge gap(s), they can better prepare and adapt their teaching. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]





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MARCH 2, 2019 TABLE TOP SESSION SESSION III: 2:45 – 3:30 TABLE TOP SESSION – Ballroom E CEU#:1819



Topic 1: not WHAT, but HOW

Amy St. John– [email protected]

Dive into the learning process asking yourself the question, not WHAT but HOW. Participants will walk

through various learning strategies that assist with student learning and understanding.

Topic 2: Increase Student Achievement Through Tuning Protocol

LaChonna L. Avery - [email protected]

A standard based lesson will be modeled demonstrating how administrators and teacher leaders can provide

support to teachers by providing quality feedback when teachers are presenting a standard aligned lesson,

aligned assessment, and or data.

Topic 3: Sparking Empathy through Global Connections Brent White- [email protected]

Travel the world without leaving your classroom with opportunities through Mystery Skypes, Skype in the

Classroom, and Empatico.

Topic 4: Make Life Easier with Google Extensions

Debbie Jarrett, Brian Day- [email protected]

We'll share some of our favorite Google Extensions and give you access to a list of others to explore.

Topic 5: Coding Drones in Mathematics Emily Strickland- [email protected]

This presentation shows how a unit using Drones and Coding with Tynker were used to teach mathematics.

Topic 6: Using "TIME" To Analyze Poetry

Felicia Grier- [email protected]

Using "TIME" is a creative, quick, and effective way to analyze poetry. This strategy breaks down a poem's

major elements in a simple, yet comprehensive format. Students will read and understand poetry in a whole

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Topic 7: Technology You Can Use Tomorrow Alexis McAllister, Alexis Glenn, Erika Kozub - [email protected]

Enhancing curriculum through technology in a challenging, exploratory, integrative, and relevant way.

Teachers will learn to incorporate 21st century learning to encourage students to be involved and make

connections to the standards.

Topic 8: Challenge Accepted: Developing a School Wide Reading Challenge

Nichole Criminger, Candace Lett- [email protected]

Learn how two instructional coaches implemented reading challenges in their school to build a community of

readers and align practices between all of the ELA grade level teachers.

Topic 9: Just Ask Me! Renee McCaslan, Keith McCaslan - [email protected]

Just ask JAM Publishing how easy it is to teach. This session will introduce how easy it is to teach the

Science and Social Studies Standards.

Topic 10: Preparing to Take the PRAXIS PLT 5-9 Randy Stowe - [email protected]

Participants will leave this session with a deep appreciation for their past and an excitement for their future.

Topic 11: Using Interdisciplinary Learning Centers to Engage Students in the Classroom

Xiomarra Beverly & Jasmine Edwards - [email protected]

Middle school students often ask, “Why do we need to learn this?” Interdisciplinary learning centers in the

mathematics classroom offer students the opportunity to apply content across disciplines and in authentic

problem-solving. We will share sample centers and resources.

Topic 12: Include Me: Inclusive Literature in Middle School Language Arts

Brandon J. Watkins - [email protected]

The objective and goal of this presentation is to bring awareness to the marginalization that adolescent age,

LGBTQ identifying students feel in their classrooms. Classrooms and schools are viewed as places of support

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MARCH 2, 2019 CONCURRENT SESSIONS SESSION IV: 3:45 – 4:15

Underachieving Gifted and Talented Students: Possible Causes and Potential Cures

B.A.G. it & W.I.N. it

CEU #: 1856 CEU #: 1857 ROOM #: Ballroom B PRESENTERS: Preston Thorne, Langston Moore Our W.I.N Chalk talk is an interactive "skull" session designed to arm your students/staff/faculty with the FUNdamentals to get to the B.A.G. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: Ballroom A PRESENTERS: Lienne Medford, Meg Lee You know they can do more. You see the potential. How do you make it happen? Presenters will discuss characteristics and causes of underachieving academically gifted students and will offer practical strategies to motivate students. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

The Adolescent Brain

Co-Teaching: Ruling the Classroom

CEU #: 1858 CEU #: 1859 ROOM #: Ballroom D PRESENTERS: Jennie L. Farmer, Ph.D. Sera Tanner This presentation will discuss benefits and methods for co-teaching. The presenters will ground the discussion in research-based practices and discuss their cardinal rules for co-teaching and strategies for co-teaching in the real classroom. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: Ballroom C PRESENTER: Dr. David Vawter How much do you know about the brains of your students? Current research will be presented concerning the adolescent brain including the effects of poverty, ADHD, drugs/alcohol, sleep, and technology. Participate in interactive pedagogy to help engage those brains! Main Presentation Contact: [email protected] Building Empathy through Reading and Writing Instruction: And It's Not Just In English!

Tools, Tools and More Tools (Webtools, That Is)

CEU #: 1860 CEU #: 1861 ROOM #: 102 PRESENTERS: Debbie Jarrett, Brian Day We'll share our top 10 favorite webtools plus more if time permits. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 101 PRESENTER: Laurie Schmotzer Come hear about one teacher's journey to build a community of learners prepared to meet the challenges of a rigorous academic environment. Building empathy through reading and writing can occur in any classroom - not just the English teacher's classroom. Come learn how one teacher built a meaningful routine and began focusing on what her students needed rather than what she thought they did. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]








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Coping Skills Training for Middle Schoolers

It Starts with Relationships....

CEU #: 1862 CEU #: 1863 ROOM #: 104 PRESENTERS: Jeff Boozer, Wendy Hawkins, Jennifer Mckibben, Richard George What makes our school a place our students want to be? It starts with our daily Morning Meeting. Learn more about the many things that Riverside Middle (ASD4) does to build community and connections. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 103 PRESENTERS: Monique Loin, Dana Mullins, Margaret Hiner The need for coping skills addresses self-esteem, anxiety, and depression and focuses on self-care and mindfulness. Different strategies will be demonstrated and practiced with participants in order to gain an insight to how each strategy touches on different areas of concern and to explore each aspect of the strategies. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]

From the Mouths of Teacher Candidates

Better Writing through Self-Awareness as a Learner

CEU #: 1864 CEU #: 1865 ROOM #: 106 PRESENTER: Joel Johnston Engage students in writing through understanding their own personal learning. Complete a learning inventory, develop a personal learning profile, and see how personalized writing skills strategies make a measurable difference in student writing. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 105 PRESENTER: Nate Carnes, Blythe Vickery, Ying-Chen Lin, Maddie Colvin This panel features middle level preservice teachers who seek to engage the audience in a professional conversation about support that they receive and need throughout a yearlong internship. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

Creating 21st Century Change Makers

Intervention 911

CEU #: 1866 CEU #: 1867 ROOM #: 202 PRESENTERS: Megan Carrero, Jonathan Wilburn Come check out how Fulmer Middle School seeks to modify student behavior, in order to achieve the best learning environment possible for students and teachers. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 107 PRESENTERS: Rebecca Shackleford, Kristy Marler-Weiner Come see how you can transform the culture of students to balance academics with service in order to create 21st century change makers who know how to use their voice in the world. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]








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Let's Laugh and Share

Trauma-Responsive Teaching: Understanding the Effects of Trauma on the Adolescent Brain

CEU #: 1868 ROOM #: 203 PRESENTERS: Tammy Small and the Audience Take a break from the usual sessions and join this completely interactive session! It's not about the technology or the lesson plan, it's about the people in the room. What's your "Why?" Come to this session and share your stories and/or favorite lessons with your peers! This is your time to remember your passion! Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

CEU #: 1869 ROOM #: 204 PRESENTERS: Alana Reynolds Trauma occurring in the early years can have a substantial impact on adolescent development and academic performance. This session will provide necessary knowledge to become a trauma-responsive educator and empower students healing from trauma. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

Tag, You're It! As the saying goes, "Lead Where You Are Strong, Team Where You Are Weak."

Drugs: The New epidemic Facing our Children. How to Educate a Middle-School Student

CEU #: 1870 CEU #: 1871 ROOM #: 206 PRESENTER: Donna Odom As health and physical education teachers, it’s important to understand the impact drugs are currently having on our youth. We have to understand the issue first and figure out how to teach it next. Addiction does not discriminate. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 205 PRESENTERS: Karis Mazyck, Greta Carter, Robert Ratterree, Rahim El-Amin Come find out how we organized our school based upon the skills of our leadership team: from everything to handling grade-level teams, department meetings, SLOs, IEPs, SpED, Technology, Testing, and the everyday hassles of parent concerns/complaints and personnel issues. We will share with you how we “lead where we are strong and team where we are weak.” We no longer have an orchestra: we have a wonderful jazz ensemble! Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]






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S.H.I.F.T- Schools Helping In Family Transitions

Stalled Improvement on High-Stakes Testing?

CEU #: 1872 ROOM #: 207 PRESENTERS: Jennifer Meisten, Jennifer Woody The transition to middle school can be scary for both parents and students. The faculty and staff at Beck are focused on alleviating these fears and anxiety by developed a multi-tiered system of support that begins while students are still in elementary school. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

CEU #: 1873 ROOM #: 208 PRESENTER: Michele Mangum If a school or even individual high-stakes testing results hit a wall in growth, it can sometimes be due to the design of assessments being used in practice. The quality of the summative assessment drives everything we do and the session will focus on this particular component. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

Emerald Owl Productions

CEU #: 1874 ROOM #: 209 PRESENTER: Michael Meyer Endorsed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grade Reform, the "EOP Experience" will leave your students with a lasting positive middle school memory while uniting your school. Use it as an incentive, new school-wide tradition, introduction to your feeder schools, and/or fundraiser. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]





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MARCH 2, 2019 CONCURRENT SESSIONS SESSION V: 4:30 – 5:15

The Game-Changing Blueprint to Building the Whole Child

Taking the "Mystery" Out of Book Clubs: Why Student-Led Discussions Really Matter

CEU #: 1875 CEU #: 1876 ROOM #: Ballroom B PRESENTER: Dr. Connie "CJ" Williams Book clubs motivate, promote analytical thinking, and build independence among students as readers, writers and thinkers. Clubs also allow teachers to assess and grade student progress during book clubs, holding students accountable for their learning. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: Ballroom A PRESENTERS: Rett Crocker, Jason McCauley, Carol Brooks, Ginger Phillips The Go Program: Developing game-changing, innovative ways to prepare students for success in all environments. Learn how to build a student who is equipped to excel at home, in school, and in the ‘real world.’ Main Presentation Contact: [email protected] Integrating Physical Activity into the Classroom

Cultivating Teacher Leaders Who Develop Positive School Culture

CEU #: 1877 CEU #: 1878 ROOM #: Ballroom D PRESENTERS: Michelle Fowler, Tracy Butler, Christy Henson, Paula Evans This research-, theory-, and practice-based presentation will provide ideas and strategies for administrators and teachers to cultivate opportunities for school leaders to “rise and shine” while developing positive school culture and success. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: Ballroom C PRESENTER: Dr. Carla Cruickshanks Best Practices that work for integrating physical activity in the core content classroom. Emphasis placed on cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning can enhance the Math, SCI, SS, and ELA. Management of activities will be included. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected] Turning Content into Creativity

The Great Google Classroom (Basics)

CEU #: 1879 CEU #: 1880 ROOM #: 102 PRESENTER: Rachael Dmytriw Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their past, evaluate their present and stretch themselves into the future by setting goals. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 101 PRESENTER: Charley Bovill Often times it’s hard to find engaging lessons and projects for students. Have you ever thought about getting students to create digital books? This session is about getting students to combine content, technology and literacy. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]








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Data Folders

Discipline Strategies for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities

CEU #: 1881 CEU #: 1882 ROOM #: 104 PRESENTERS: Adrian Shaun, Goodman Charles, Edwin Redfern It’s easy to think of discipline as exclusionary strategies such as removing students from class, sending them to the principal, suspending them from school, or proceeding with an expulsion. The goal of this presentation is to focus on proactive strategies using positive behavioral interventions and supports with an intentionally reduced focus on exclusionary methods. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 103 PRESENTERS: Christy Matkovich, Rahsaan Perry, Jim Wilke, Audrey Siff This is how our students and teachers use formative assessments to increase student learning. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]

Instructional Framework for Success

Data Driven / Student Centered / Student Driven

CEU #: 1883 CEU #: 1884 ROOM #: 106 PRESENTERS: Graham Batson, Andrew Bowen How can you utilize a platform that allows the scatter plot of student achievement to drive instructional decision making and give students a clear picture of their achievement and goals for their middle school mathematics courses? Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 105 PRESENTER: Erik Lowry This presentation will provide a view of an Instructional Framework that can be used in schools to help increase student performance on SC mandated assessments such as SCREADY and SCPASS. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

Shhhh! They Think They're Playing But They're Really Learning

"Don't Make Me Pull This Classroom Over!" - Simple Ways to Manage Your Classroom

CEU #: 1885 CEU #: 1886 ROOM #: 202 PRESENTERS: Michelle Meloon, Meri Heather Scton From seating charts to group work, managing a classroom requires attention to details. Participants of this workshop will leave with practical ideas for how to manage their classroom. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 107 PRESENTERS: Nnenna Anoruo, Trynee Thomas Student engagement is the key to content mastery and academic excellence. Attendees will leave with several new engaging strategies to implement and hands on material to use in their classrooms that ensure 100% engagement. Main Presenter Contact: [email protected]








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I’m almost at the end of my rope! I need a knot!

Small Steps to Small Groups

CEU #: 1887 ROOM #: 203 PRESENTER: Kathy Hopkins After teaching students with emotional disabilities for several years, I learned a lot. I want to share with you how I have successfully used “Emotions” to motivate students, increase test scores, and promote self-control. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

CEU #: 1888 ROOM #: 204 PRESENTERS: Candace Lett, Nichole Criminger Learn a set of simple steps to implementing small groups in your ELA or math classroom. You will live the experience of sorting student work and planning instruction. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

The Rebl Way- It's Our Mindset, Whats Yours?

The Disciplinary Literacy Playbook

CEU #: 1889 CEU #: 1890 ROOM #: 206 PRESENTERS: Marie Russ, Jason Yaman This session will take a deep dive into how purposeful integration of literacy into content area classrooms help all students read, think, and write like experts and meet the demands of the 21st century learner. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

ROOM #: 205 PRESENTERS: Deedee Westwood, Christine Post, Beverly Wood, Les Arkin Mid-Carolina Middle School believes that fostering social, emotional, academic and physical development is key in helping students realize their full potential. Through various school strategies, students believe that EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE when you are 100% ACCOUNTABLE and put PASSION FIRST. Through school-wide LIVE TO GIVE Projects, students understand the TIME IS NOW to have an ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE and see how WE ARE CONNECTED. In cooperation with the 7 Mindsets University, MCMS has developed the Rebel Way to provide students and staff with a blueprint for success in and out of school. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]






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In-School Suspension...Is there a purpose?

Questioning Strategies That Make Students Think

CEU #: 1891 ROOM #: 207 PRESENTER: Karon Dailey Tired of seeing the same students in in-school suspension over and over? Learn strategies and procedures to decrease repeat offenders. Why take students from instruction for an entire day? Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

CEU #: 1892 ROOM #: 208 PRESENTER: Mary Ayres In this session learn how to ask meaningful, higher order questions that engage students who in turn answer and ask meaningful, engaging questions. As educators we want students to ask questions and to think for themselves. You will learn what the research says about asking questions, learn how to ask better questions, and learn six questioning strategies for the individual student and for groups. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]

Learning Is Lit!

CEU #: 1893 ROOM #: 209 PRESENTERS: Lyman Dawkins III, Brandon Watkins Culturally Responsive Practices to Teach, Motivate, and Engage Under-Performing, African American Students. Main Presentation Contact: [email protected]





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MARCH 2, 2019 TABLE TOP SESSION SESSION V: 4:30 – 5:15

TABLE TOP SESSION – Ballroom E CEU#:1819



Topic 1: Become a National Geographic Certified Educator! Carley Lovorn– [email protected] Join us to learn about National Geographic's free Educator Certification Program. Complete Phase 1 in this session, diving into resources that will fit into your planned curriculum. Certified educators receive special access to National Geographic education resources, including travel fellowships, and an online community of like-minded peers. Topic 2: Developing a Culture for Discourse in the Math Classroom Sandra Ammons– [email protected] Participants will get an overview of the various types of discourse in the math classroom and experience strategies for implementation. Topic 3: Engage to Excel: Resources for Middle Level Educators Linda Heimburger- [email protected]

Discover content and tools to engage middle level students. Help them get excited about planning projects and

completing assignments. Discus - South Carolina's Virtual Library is a free, one-stop platform of resources that

will engage students to excel.

Topic 4: Engaging Review Stephen Corsini, Dr. Chris Turpin- [email protected] Come have fun while you learn some great ways to review content with your students. Several engaging review strategies will be shared, many of which require no technology at all.






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Topic 5: The 50% policy: Are we giving students unearned credit?

Stephen Bismarck, Dr. Walter Lee - [email protected] The 50% policy mandates that students receive no less than 50% on assignments. Participants will examine the historical, mathematical, and motivational implications of the 50% policy. Evaluation, grading, and validity will also be discussed.

Topic 6: Exploring Controversial Topics in a Culturally Responsive Lesson Dr. Deborah McMurtrie, Briante Perkins - [email protected]

This session will model a culturally responsive lesson on The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. We will share

strategies for facilitating open and honest discussions on controversial themes presented in the text.

Topic 7: Let's Talk About The Hate U Give Dr. Deborah McMurtrie, Kelsey Spurlin- [email protected]

Based on the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, this interactive, high energy presentation will test your

reactions to stereotypes and reveal your true thoughts and feelings as we wrestle with situational scenarios.





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2019 SC-AMLE AWARD WINNERS Dr. Randy Wall Distinguished Service Award

The South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education (SC-AMLE) established the Dr. Randy Wall Distinguished Service Award to honor the work of Dr. Wall. Dr. Wall was passionate about middle level education, having served as a middle level teacher and administrator and serving the South Carolina Middle School Association as the first president to serve a two-year term. Dr. Wall was also instrumental in helping South Carolina become a nationally recognized Schools to Watch state. The Dr. Randy Wall Distinguished Service Award recognizes significant contribution(s) of an individual, school, or organization. The winner must exhibit a considerable, long-term impact on the advancement of middle level education in South Carolina. The contribution could be in one or more of the following areas: service, leadership, and/or research.

2019 Recipient: Chris Burkett

Past Recipients:

2012 - Dr. Phyllis Pendarvis

2013 - Dr. Baron Holmes

2014 - Linda Allen

2015 - Dr. Fred Splittgerber

2016 - Lillie Lewis

2017 - Larry Allen

2018 - Karen Bullard


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2019 SC-AMLE AWARD WINNERS Dr. Jennifer Wilson Teaching Excellence Award

The South Carolina Association of Middle Level Education established the

Dr. Jennifer L. Wilson Teaching Excellence Award to honor the work of Dr.

Wilson after her untimely death on August 28, 2011. Dr. Wilson was an associate

professor of middle level education and literacy at the University of South

Carolina who was well known throughout the state and nation as a passionate

teacher and a tireless advocate for young adolescent education.

Dr. Wilson was a 2008–2009 Fulbright scholar in Norway, director of the Santee-Wateree Writing Project, and

founder of the nonprofit organization “A Chance through Literacy.” She served the SC-AMLE as editor of the

SC-AMLE Journal and as a board member, and she was actively involved in the work of the Middle Level

Teacher Education Initiative sponsored by the SC-AMLE. The Dr. Jennifer L. Wilson Teaching Excellence

Award recognizes significant contributions of a classroom teacher, literacy leader, or teacher educator who has

had a significant long-term impact on the advancement of middle level teaching excellence in South Carolina

schools or colleges and universities. The contribution may be in service, leadership, and/or research.

2019 Recipient: Dr. Gary Senn

Past Recipients:

2012 – Dr. Delayne Johnson

2013 – Tara Nanke

2014 – Dr. Robert Vanderburg

2015 - Kristen Gillaspy

2016 – Andy Posey

2017 – Dr. David Vawter

2018 – Dr. G. Nathan Carnes


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PAST SC – AMLE PRESIDENTS Years of Service President Years of Service President

1977-78 Mr. Larry Bolchoz 1994-95 Ms. Toni Enloe

1978-79 Dr. Mike Miller 1995-96 Mr. Garland Crump

1979-80 Dr. David Vickery 1996-97 Mr. Wendell Shealy

1980-81 Dr. Bobbie McEntire Parrish 1997-98 Ms. Jaci Bearden

1981-82 Dr. Bill Bruce 1998-99 Ms. Rebecca Lawson

1982-83 Dr. Bill Williams 1999-2000 Mr. Richard Griffin

1983-84 Mr. Charles Bright 2000-01 Mr. Dan Murphy

1984-85 Dr. Phyllis Pendarvis 2001-02 Dr. Mark Bunch

1985-86 Dr. Charles Gatch 2002-03 Ms. Janice Jackson

1986-87 Dr. David Ledbetter 2003-04 Ms. Linda Allen

1987-88 Ms. Molly Kuntz 2004-05 Ms. Lillie Lewis

1988-89 Mr. Earl Rankin 2005-07 Dr. Randy Wall

1989-90 Mr. Claude Underwood 2007-09 Ms. Angie Rye

1990-91 Mr. Franklin Smalls 2009-11 Ms. Kelly Kane

1991-92 Mr. Johnny Calder 2011-13 Ms. Rita Mantooth

1992-93 Dr. Robert Heath 2013-15 Ms. Melissa Mitchum

1993-94 Ms. Jo Hecker 2015-17 Dr. David McDonald

1994-95 Ms. Debbie Willingham


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SCHOOLS TO WATCH Newly Designated Camden Middle School, Kershaw County School District

Riverside Middle School, Anderson School District 4

Re-Designation 1 Springfield Middle School, Fort Mill School District

Re-Designation 2 Dutchman Creek Middle School, York School District 3

South Middle, Lancaster County School District

Re-Designation 4

Lugoff-Elgin Middle School, Kershaw County School District

In addition to the schools above, these schools are also STW: Blythewood Middle School Landrum Middle School

Campobello-Gramling School League Middle School

Castle Heights Middle School Mabry Middle School

C.E. Williams Middle School McCracken Middle School

Chapin Middle School Mid-Carolina Middle

College Park Middle School Palmetto Middle School

Crayton Middle School Springfield Middle School

Fulmer Middle School St. James Middle School

Schools to Watch® is an initiative launched by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform in 1999.Through the Schools to Watch® initiative, the National Forum identifies schools across the United States that are well on their way to meeting the Forum’s criteria for high performance. Forum members believe that three things are true of high-performing middle-grades schools: •They are academically excellent — these schools challenge all students to use their minds well.

•They are developmentally responsive — these schools are sensitive to the unique developmental challenges of early adolescence. •They are socially equitable — these schools are democratic and fair, providing every student with high-quality teachers, resources, and supports. •To achieve this level of performance, high-performing schools establish norms, structures, and organizational arrangements to support and sustain their trajectory toward excellence. They have a sense of purpose that drives every facet of practice and decision-making.


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SC-AMLE 2019

Conference Renewal Credit Certification

March 1-3, 2019 Name___________________________________________ Phone___________________________________

School__________________________________________ Email____________________________________

Address_________________________________________ School District_____________________________

City________________ State_________ Zip Code______________________________

Complete this grid to plan your schedule for certification of credit renewal credits.

March 1, 2019 Session Name Topic/Title Room # CEU # # Minutes

SCPoMLE 1899

Middle-level Institute 1900

March 2, 2018 Session Name Topic/Title Room # CEU # # Minutes

Keynote-General Session I 1896

Concurrent Session I

Spotlight Sessions 1897

Concurrent Session II

Concurrent Session III

Concurrent Session IV

Concurrent Session V

Review of Exhibits 1895 60

March 3, 2018 Session Name Topic / Title Room # CEU # # Minutes

Keynotes-General Session II 1898

Total # Minutes

To calculate points, divide the total minutes by 60.

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