NYS Teacher Centers Summer InstituteAugust 5-7, 2008

Corning, NY

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NYS Teacher Center Summer InstituteAugust 4–7, 2008

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TEACHER CENTER SUMMER INSTITUTEAugust 5–7, 2008

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August 5-7, 2008Workshop Descriptions

Pre-Conference SessionsTuesday, August 58:30-11:30 amSession #Pre-con-10 Using Blogs for Staff Development

Dan LaFica, Director, Wayne-Finger Lakes Teacher CenterMy center has been using a subscription service called Edublogs Campus. I have been using these blogs to support many of the workshops and projects being run at my center. In this session, I will demonstrate how to set up a blog(s) and use it to support some of your teacher training activities. This will be a hands-on session.

Pre-con-3 Maximizing the Use of 21st Century Memory Strategies in the ClassroomVivian Demers-Jagoda, Instructor, Orchard Park Middle SchoolIf it is true that we use only 10% of our brain, certain techniques will raise that to 15 or 20 percent, which will make us (and our students) twice as smart as anyone else. Apply and practice the most modern strategies available to improve registration, retention, and retrieval. Use the current research to develop more “Velcro” for our students. Explore how memories are recorded, including the timing of sensory and short term memory and the importance of sleep. Identify recall, review, and retrieval strategies, using the rhythm of the brain (10-24-7), memory slots, and distributive practice. Practice and model mental movie and key word conversion memory strategies for terms/vocabulary to increase recall during assessments. Use and model brain-compatible graphic organizers and test preparation to trigger memory recall and retrieval. Identify the critical food source that regulates memory. Identify and apply the roles of emotions and repetition. Use visual input, not just verbal, to strengthen memory recording (cartoons aren’t just for Saturday mornings). Use auditory prompts (Stories stick…Facts fade). Use of props, environment, and music to lock in memory.

Pre-con-51 New Directors Members of the Statewide Teacher Center Evaluation and Strategy CommitteeThis workshop will set the stage for a year-long program designed to assist directors of both new and established centers. New Directors will: (1) Learn about the organizational structure of teacher centers; (2) Meet the SED program coordinator, the NYSUT representative for Teacher Centers, and representatives from Evaluation and Strategy and the Leadership Academy; (3) Review NYS Teacher Center and National Staff Development Standards; (4) Review and discuss an annual timeline of TC Director “to dos;” (5) Meet other Directors; (6) Have plenty of opportunities to ask burning questions that come with taking on a new position; (7) Become familiar with the Directors Kit and resources; (8) Learn what to expect from their mentors; (9) Network with each other.

Workshop Session #1Tuesday, August 52:00-3:15 pmSession #1-16 MS Word Stuff You Didn't Know

Stephen Bittner, Educational Technology Specialist, Syracuse Teacher CenterThis will be a hands-on session. This will be a fast paced workshop showing some basic tips and tricks that even some experienced users don't know. The workshop will also include a demonstration of using MSWord to create downloadable forms and some other infrequently used features of the application.

1-27 Service Learning—Moving Students in the P-16 Continuum From Apathy to Application!Maureen Connolly, English Instructor, Professor, Molloy CollegeHigh quality service-learning provides an opportunity for P-16 students and teachers to apply the content and skills taught in today's classes to real societal needs. Service-learning is the answer to the question: "Why do we have to learn this?" In this interactive presentation, the speaker will present school-wide, local, and international service-learning models and lesson plans that can be used by P-16 teacher educators with their students. Many handouts will be provided and inspiration is guaranteed!

1-30 NYSMSA and the Middle-Level Educator…A Strong PartnershipMonica Kwiatkowski, Region 9 Director, NYS Middle School Assoc.Not quite a child but not quite an adult, the age of young adolescence can be daunting. The teachers who work with middle level students are a unique group of educators who need a well rounded understanding of the whole child in order to achieve success. The NYS Middle School Association provides top notch professional development opportunities for middle level educators and leaders. Come find out who we are and what we do for educators of the "in between" students.

1-33 Response to Intervention: An Overview of the RTI ProcessDavid Rothfuss, Assistant in Educational Services/NYSUTThe reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 formally introduced a Response-to-Intervention (RTI) process as part of the identification of students with specific learning disabilities. However, an RTI process is also recognized as a service that can benefit students without disabilities as well. While many districts are rushing to provide an RTI process, there remain concerns and confusion about the effective implementation of such a process. This session will provide information on the background that led to an RTI process, the legal requirement for an RTI process, and the implementation of an RTI process in New York State.

1-34 GOTCHA! Effective Ways to Improve Student AttentionTony Trunfio, SUNY CortlandAn interactive program on how to motivate your students with humor and other fun strategies. Come find out about the Laughing-Learning Connection.

1-4 How Boys and Girls Learn DifferentlyVivian Demers-Jagoda, Instructor, Orchard Park Middle SchoolWith more biological and neurological information on how children actually learn and learn best, apply the best of the new science in everyday classrooms. Apply the recent research on gender differences including: Males have high metabolism and energy level, need physical release in order to self-manage behavior more than girls; BODY CAN BREATHE, SO MIND CAN GROW; Trouble learning because they don’t feel cared about; Girls are called on less=girl’s self-esteem drops; Boys get more attention=often negative attention; Double edged sword=boys force us to bond in negative ways; Girls stand back during class=bond less dramatic also more positive; Stressed kids act out=causing disturbances in class; Girls and boys announce their stress differently=girls passive-act in but boys increase aggressiveness-act out.

1-45 Bringing Fair Trade HomeAnne Kelly, Fair Trade Promoter, Labor-Religion Coalition of New York State, Maureen Casey, International Project Coordinator, Labor-Religion Coalition of New York StateNYSUT has launched an innovative campaign to bring Fair Trade to members, students, and communities. Come learn about Fair Trade and why it matters to millions of poor farmers and their children around the world. See why children are able to go to school instead of doing field work as a direct result of your and your students' purchases. Learn about tools to teach about Fair Trade, including the new curriculum modules developed by NYSUT's Social Studies and Arts Curriculum Committees and launched at RA 2008

1-1 How Do You Deal with a Problem If you Don't Know You Have One?Renee Rosenblum-Lowden, Education ConsultantHow can we teach tolerance when we ourselves are unaware of our own prejudices? In this workshop we will discuss who we are and how we identify ourselves. We will then explore who "WE" are and "THEM". We study scapegoating, stereotyping, and discrimination. Then through socio/psychological perspectives, we look at the "Isms". (Racism, Sexism, Anti-Semitism, Ethnocentrism, Ageism, Sexual orientation, Disabilities, Looks "ism", Classism, etc.) We do this at both the impersonal and personal levels using interactive thought provoking and consciousness raising techniques. We conclude with an examination of the actions we can take to combat bigotry.

1-11 Thinkfinity in Higher Education: A P16 FocusJoe Pesevento, Director, Mid-Hudson Teacher Center, JoAnn Murphy-Genter, Assistant Director, Mid-Hudson Teacher CenterTeacher Centers are committed to working with P-16 institutions. This Thinkfinity awareness session will focus on effective ways to share Thinkfinity resources so that our college partners might use them with preservice students. Thinkfinity is a rich website that contains more than 55,000 authoritative educational and literacy resources for teachers, students, and community programs including standards-based K-12 lesson plans, student materials, interactive tools, and web sites offers the highest quality, standards-based professional development from nine academic disciplines. The ThinkfinityNY Web site, a partner with the NYS Virtual Learning System, aligns Thinkfinity lessons and resources with New York State Standards. A Thinkfinity training will show how teacher centers, working with higher education representatives, can impact on the full P16 range, in particular, preparing the preservice classroom teacher.

Extended Workshop Session #1/2Tuesday, August 52:00-5:00 pmSession #1/2-38 The What, Why, and How of Reading Comprehension in Early Childhood

Deborah Jones, Doreen Bevilacqua, UFT Teacher CenterWhen we think about teaching reading to young students we think primarily about teaching decoding skills. Equally important is developing the listening comprehension and thinking processes that proficient readers automatically apply to make meaning of text. In this interactive session participants will explore the role of classroom discussion to enhance reading comprehension and experience an explicit instructional model that includes scaffolding instruction and using work stations where young students can practice and apply comprehension strategies that have been taught.

1/2-37 NO Problem Problem Solving: Examining the Singapore Bar Model StrategyAndrea Elasser, UFT Teacher CenterExpand your students’ problem solving took kit by introducing them to the Singapore Bar model. Examine the analytical, representational nature of this strategy which can provide students with a protocol to help them successfully attack about 80% of the math problems they encounter in textbooks. Explore the potential of this strategy in supporting students who are English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and emergent mathematicians.

Workshop Session #2Tuesday, August 53:45-5:00 pmSession #2-12 Opening Doors with Blogging

George Lohmann, Director, Tioga County Teacher CenterBlogging is an amazingly easy and valuable way to interact with students, parents, and colleagues. Explore the various ways blogging can be used in educational settings. About blogging, Will Richardson, author of Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms, blogging is "about the connections, collaborations, and conversations that the new 'cool tools' of the web are allowing us to create." Explore the benefits of creating classroom blogs, student portfolio blogs, writing lab blogs and blogs used by librarians, coaches, and guidance counselors, etc. Teacher Centers can also use blogs to quickly and efficiently communicate with their constituents.

2-17 Excel Tips and TricksStephen Bittner, Educational Technology Specialist, Syracuse Teacher CenterThis will be a hands-on session. Participants in this workshop will learn some of the basics of using Excel to manage data and how to do a mail merge using Excel and Word together. Come in with your questions about this powerful application.

2-40 Using Peer ReviewCarolyn Williams, Assistant in Research and Educational Services, NYSUTThis session will provide an update on changes to tenure law, specifically, the use of peer review in making tenure determinations. Participants will gain an understanding of the history and context for peer review, barriers and elements of a productive peer review program, research on peer review, and the role of teacher centers in development and implementation of peer review programs.

2-46 Looking at Your LeadershipMary Ann Luciano, Director, Catskill Regional Teacher Center, Coordinator of the NYS TC Leadership AcademyUsing an instrument from the National Staff Development Council, participants will examine their own leadership. There will be discussion about the Leadership Academy and opportunities for participation

2-48 Tour of FilesafeGail Orione, Director, Rush-Henrietta Teacher Center, Ginny Gorski, Director, Monroe #1 BOCES Teacher CenterTake a tour of Filesafe on Caucus. All of your public relations and other resource materials are now readily available for your use. Find out how to access: logos, PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, posters, postcards, the director’s kit, the mentor binder, the TC brochure, and more!

2-49 Explore the Possibilities! Learn what the AFT ER&D Can Do for Your Teacher CenterKathleen Graham Kelly, NYSUT Educational Services DepartmentThe American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Educational Research and Dissemination (ER&D) Program is a union-sponsored research-based professional development program. This program will demonstrate how K-12 educators can gain access to research on teaching and learning in a form that gives them the ability to apply the findings in their classrooms and share strategies with their colleagues. Attend this session to learn about the ER&D model and how to get involved in this AFT professional development program.

2-5 High Impact Communication: Adult LearnersVivian Demers-Jagoda, Instructor, Orchard Park Middle SchoolMany of our teachers and staff members are now asked to present to their adult peers. The leadership roles demand refinement of their great teaching skills to become effective adult presenters and facilitators. Effective trainer/facilitator of adult learning styles; Confidence in delivery and managing stress; 3 V’s of presentation (visual, verbal, vocal); Developing and using quality visuals and handouts; Delivery.

2-1 How Do You Deal with a Problem If you Don't Know You Have One?Renee Rosenblum-Lowden, Education ConsultantHow can we teach tolerance when we ourselves are unaware of our own prejudices? In this workshop we will discuss who we are and how we identify ourselves. We will then explore who "WE" are and "THEM". We study scapegoating, stereotyping, and discrimination. Then through socio/psychological perspectives, we look at the "Isms". (Racism, Sexism, Anti-Semitism, Ethnocentrism, Ageism, Sexual orientation, Disabilities, Looks "ism", Classism, etc.) We do this at both the impersonal and personal levels using interactive thought provoking and consciousness raising techniques. We conclude with an examination of the actions we can take to combat bigotry.

Workshop Session #3Wednesday, August 610:15-11:30 amSession #3-13 Meeting Student Needs with Targeted, Audience Specific Thinkfinity

TrainingKaren Finter, Director, West Irondequoit Teaching Learning CenterThinkfinity has undergone a massive transformation in the past few months. New partner sites, a new look, and over 50,000 learning objects to use within the classroom are just some of the changes and updates to the site. In this workshop, you will receive an overview of these important changes and training in what your NYS Thinkfinity Trainers have been hard at work developing, Audience Specific Training Templates. These templates can be effectively customized and utilized to better meet your Thinkfinity training needs for K-8 target populations such as ELL, Science, Math and ELA.

3-18 Intel TeachStephen Bittner, Educational Technology Specialist, Syracuse Teacher CenterThe Intel Tech program has trained over 4 million teachers in over 40 countries and is committed to reaching over 13 million teachers by 2011. Teacher Centers are the lead agency responsible for the rollout of this exciting free professional development program in New York State. This session will include a description of the various offerings including Intel Essentials, Thinking with Technology, and the Leadership program. All teacher centers should have a plan for supporting this valuable resource in their districts.

3-22 Integrating Visual Thinking StrategiesGail Szeliga, Director, Teacher Center of Broome County, Marlene Roeder, VTS/VUE TrainerVisual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a visual arts program for elementary school students and teachers who use art to teach critical thinking, communication skills, and visual literacy. This introductory workshop will allow you to understand the VTS program, observe the VTS method in practice, and examine it in light of educational theory. Based on the work of cognitive psychologist Abigail Housen and veteran museum educator Philip Yenawine, VTS encourages a personal connection to art from diverse cultures, times and places, along with promoting active class discussions and group problem solving. It is especially useful in the development of thinking and communication and writing skills which can be transferred to other subject areas. Whether looking at a piece of artwork, an archaeological object, or a science object, the VTS questioning strategy can help students look more critically at an object and make increasingly sophisticated observations.

3-23 Building Life Long Leadership through Service Learning and Character Education in the ClassroomSusan Starkweather, Albion CS NYS Learn and Serve America Coordinator, Toni Plummer, Leadership Group FacilitatorDuring this interactive workshop, high school students and staff will share service learning teaching methodology, how to integrate it into the classroom curriculum, and demonstrate proven techniques that work in class to get students engaged and invested in their own learning. By using rigorous and relevant curriculum, meeting true community needs and encouraging student choice and voice, you will learn how to motivate students to be civic minded individuals who want to continue education on their own beyond the classroom into college and throughout their lives.

3-32 Unleash the POWER of Collaborations and Communication to Grow Your CenterGail Szeliga, Director, Teacher Center of Broome County, Betsy Weinman, Oceanside Teacher CenterPublic relations can be a very powerful tool. Often, it is an afterthought, while it should actually be one of your top priorities. Whether you're just starting out or have been running a Teacher Center for years, this workshop will focus on practical tips and tools for PR. and down-to-earth advice related to building partnerships and discovering and meeting the needs of your teachers and promoting your center.

3-35 How to Become a Powerful PresenterFred Ashforth, President Ashforth AssociatesSpeaking in front of a group is a nerve-wracking experience for many people. While teachers are comfortable in front of students, many are not as comfortable or effective when presenting to peers, administrators, board members, parents, and community groups. This highly interactive program will help attendees improve presentation skills so they can become more effective communicators in and out of the classroom. The hundreds of educators who have attended this program attest to its value in providing "great information that can be applied today" in the classroom and other venues.

3-41 Beyond Getting Along: Changing the Culture of Middle SchoolShannon Maxson, Director, Lansing-Groton Teacher Center, Penee Barresi, School Psychologist, Lansing High School, Margaret Marcoux, Middle School Counselor, Lansing High SchoolJoin teachers from the Lansing Central School district who have, over the past four years, been working to change the culture of middle school. At the heart of the endeavor is CASS (Creating a Safe School), which is supported by classes in character education and high-school mentoring. You will leave this workshop with a collection of activities to use in your classroom, grade level, or building, and a wealth of ideas for creating a safer physical and emotional environment for students.

3-52 Working and Learning Together: Harnessing the Power of Collaboration in the Classroom and the Faculty RoomBruce F. Bonney, Leading EDGE LLCWorking with others is not easy. Indeed, collaboration can be frustrating, even painful for both young and old. Why is this often the case? What can be done about it? In this highly interactive workshop the presenters will explore the challenges of true collaboration and introduce participants to the IP3 (Ideas-People-Product-Process), a tool that creates a simple framework for understanding the different collaborative styles group members of any age bring to the enterprise of collective work. Participants will learn the characteristic strengths and weaknesses of each style as a group member and experience specific strategies for meeting the needs of each style so that group work is more productive and engaging. Workshop participants will explore the implications of the IP3 for both the classroom (classroom process, formation of learning groups, strategies for problem-solving, etc.) and the faculty room (organization of meetings, staff teaming, school leadership, and decision making). The presenters are front-line educators and authors who have conducted workshops on the topic in the US, the UK, and recently in Beirut, Lebanon.

3-6 Classroom Instruction that WorksVivian Demers-Jagoda, Instructor, Orchard Park Middle SchoolThe research in educational theories is phenomenal, BUT, classroom educators often lack the time to interpret the findings. The interpretation has been done for us! (Robert Marzano and ASCD have cataloged it for us). Research has been summarized and prepared for classroom use in “The Nine Instructional Strategies” to increase achievement. Discover and apply the most reliable research to your curricular area. For example: HOMEWORK! Homework given to students in Grade 4 or earlier does not increase achievement, but in high school, there is a direct correlation between homework completion and achievement.

Workshop Session #4Wednesday, August 61:45-3:00 pmSession #4-14 Toys for Technology

Dan LaFica, Director, Wayne-Finger Lakes Teacher CenterA show-and-tell session about current instructional technologies. Hardware, software and Internet resources will be demonstrated. Participants will be encouraged to share any experiences (good and bad) with instructional technologies that their center has tried.

4-19 End of Year ReportingStephen Bittner, Educational Technology Specialist, Syracuse Teacher CenterThis session will begin with some essentials to cover the basics of filling out the End-of-Year Report required of all teacher centers. This will be a hands-on session. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop computer, but iBooks will be available. Participants should also bring any questions they have about the reporting requirements for Teacher Centers.

4-21 Museum/School PartnershipGigi Alvaré, Director of Education, Rockwell Museum of Western ArtParticipants will engage in an overview of the Rockwell Museum of Western Art collection and the integrated learning programs that have been developed in partnership with area teachers. The overview will also include a special exhibit of sixth grade student photography which has been produced under an Empire State Partnership grant of the New York State Council on the Arts. Our program of student tours and activities are designed to support teachers in the delivery of the New York State Learning Standards and focus on the development of critical thinking skills through written, verbal, and visual expression in response to observation. (Maximum number of participants: 30)

4-24 Creating Character in the Middle School Classroom Community with Literature, Integration of Curriculum, and Service LearningLeslie Gates, Middle School English Instructor, Albion Central School DistrictWe wish to provide teacher centers with information regarding the P-16 Service Learning Classroom Teaching Methodology; Character Education and its practical application through Service Learning; P-16 Service Learning Programs and Collaborations. During this interactive workshop, middle school teachers will share how their team worked collaboratively on a year-long project that integrated service learning and character education across their curriculum to create a meaningful year-long project that has a significant impact across a child’s learning experience and promotes peace and citizenship in their school and community. Attendees will learn how to integrate/embed service learning within a curriculum, how to use literature and reflection strategies to make learning more meaningful, and how to motivate students with youth voice and choice, while meeting standards and goals.

4-47 Collaborating with our Professional Development PartnersMary Ann Luciano, Director, Catskill Regional Teacher Center, David Rutherford, SUNY Oneonta, Dr. Anna Stave, SUNY Oneonta, Karen Rowe, Oneonta CSDTeacher Centers work together with many professional development partners. This workshop will provide an example and a template for how to work with many different partners.

4-7 Practical Classroom Applications of Educational Kinesiology (Brain Gym)Vivian Demers-Jagoda, Instructor, Orchard Park Middle SchoolParticipate first-hand in “Brain Gym” applied to a middle school lesson. Witness the integration of laterality: right-left, top-bottom, and front-back of the brain so students are more successful, less frustrated, and enjoying the learning process more. The integration is necessary at any age because stress, fear of failure, and lack of self-confidence may cause parts of the brain to “overwork” and other parts to "switch off". When we are working to only half our potential, this can lead to unnecessary and avoidable failure.

Extended Workshop Session 4/5Wednesday, August 61:45-4:45 pmSession #4/5-2 An In Depth Look at the Service Learning Literacy Connection

Cathryn Berger Kaye, International Service Learning ConsultantEngaged students are awake, alert, inquisitive, curious, involved, and productive. Every student can be engaged—and service learning is a proven methodology for engagement and success. Learn how high quality service learning integrates proven, effective teaching strategies geared toward academic achievement, and social and emotional development. During this highly interactive workshop, experience practical ways to increase relevance and literacy skills. A thorough review of high quality service learning within a school setting based on Essential Elements and Four Stages. Make authentic cross-curricular connections to advance academic learning. Easy to use ideas and handouts!

4/5-39 Supporting English Language Learners in Content-Area Reading: Research Update and Best PracticesLaura Daigen-Ayala, Anita Rodriguez, UFT Teacher CenterIn this interactive work session, participants will examine scaffolding strategies to support academic learning and linguistic proficiency for English Language Learners. Using a model social studies lesson, participants will engage in a variety of reading and writing strategies that support ELL students in content-area learning. Participants will also become familiar with key findings from the research of the National Literacy Panel on Language-Minority Children and Youth and their instructional implications.

4/5-53 Relieving the Pain: Classroom Approaches that Help Teachers Teach and Make Students Eager to LearnBruce F. Bonney, Leading EDGE LLCTeachers and students are happier and their interaction more productive when working in a classroom environment that is emotionally safe, intellectually challenging, and mutually supportive. This hands-on, engaging workshop introduces participants to a coherent and comprehensive classroom approach that is Student-centered, Problem-based, Experiential, and Collaborative. In this SPEC classroom, students and teachers enjoy a much higher probability of success because stress is reduced, minds and hearts engaged, creativity encouraged, and tests passed. This model reflects the “front-line” wisdom of teachers (Kindergarten to College) over the past 20 years. It has proven successful in the US, in the UK, and most recently in Beirut, Lebanon.

4/5-29 Enhancing Teacher Quality through National Board CertificationAnnette Romano, National Board CoordinatorDiscover why 93% of teachers believe National Board Certification is the best professional development experience they have been involved in. This interactive workshop is designed to provide an overview of National Board Certification and how the process can be a pathway into teacher leadership. National Board Certification concentrates education reform in the classroom—where teaching and learning takes place. Discussion will also tap into how teachers and schools could best support and increase their capacity through teacher leadership roles and initiatives.

Workshop Session #5Wednesday, August 63:30-4:45 pmSession #5-15 Smart Board Basics

Neil MacDermott, Director, Valley Stream Teacher CenterThis workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to explore the educational possibilities of this instructional tool. The capabilities of the tool will be demonstrated, useful reference materials will be distributed, and the participants will be presented with the opportunity to interact with the tool.

5-20 Internet Bookmarking Tools for EducatorsStephen Bittner, Educational Technology Specialist, Syracuse Teacher CenterThere are a variety of free bookmarking tools available to help teachers guide students through Internet activities. These time saving utilities keep students on task while in the computer lab and are an effective way to share Internet based activities with other teachers. Online bookmarking is also an essential tool for professional development that involves the Internet.

5-36 Educational Uses of PodcastingKerri Crawford, Instructor, 2nd grade, East Moriches Elementary, Emily Peterson, Instructor, East Moriches ElementaryParticipants will be introduced to the wonderful world of podcasting. First we will play a "Podcast on Podcasting" for our audience. This gives an introduction and brief history of the topic. Then we will go through the process step-by-step, using audience participation. Finally, we will share some of our favorite student-created podcasts. Participants will be given handouts detailing each step in the process. You will leave realizing what a wonderful tool for differentiation podcasting can be for students.

5-42 China and the 21st CenturyRosemary Harrigan, Director, Greater Capital Region Teacher Center, Dr. Elizabeth Zie, Professor, Fudon University, Shanghai ChinaChina has always been a great nation but in the last few decades it has emerged as a world power that we cannot ignore. This nation remains a mystery to most Americans. US citizens, especially those living the majority of their life in the current century, need to learn about this great nation. Come to this workshop and learn about ways that you can expand your knowledge about this 21st century powerhouse.

5-8 Brain Dominance Made EasyVivian Demers-Jagoda, Instructor, Orchard Park Middle SchoolThis workshop will provide participants with simple assessment tools for discovering students’ dominances that affect the learning process. Dominance dimension to be discovered: laterality (left and right hemispheres), focusing (back and frontal lobes) and centering (upper and lower body) along with eye, ear, and hand dominance and their effect with cross lateral integration.

5-25 Tool Kit for Political and Legislative SurvivalJohn Green, NYSUT LegislationThis workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the NYS legislative and political process, and the role of active NYSUT members in that process. The course also provides an understanding of the development and funding of both NYS and local school budgets. Union members’ input into the democratic structure of state politics has a direct impact on our school districts and professional lives. The workshop will give participants an overview of how bills become laws in Albany and Washington, how our unions work to shape those bills, how union political action committees function, the NYSUT Endorsement Conference and Committee of 100 Lobby Days, the importance of VOTE/COPE contributions, and a comprehensive guide to how the NYS and school district budgets are shaped.

Workshop Session #6Thursday, August 710:15-11:30 amSession #6-15 Smart Board Basics

Neil MacDermott, Director, Valley Stream Teacher CenterThis workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to explore the educational possibilities of this instructional tool. The capabilities of the tool will be demonstrated, useful reference materials will be distributed, and the participants will be presented with the opportunity to interact with the tool.

6-26 21 C—A Model P16 InitiativeDebi Thomas, Director, Rockland Teacher CenterTeacher Centers have been cited as the only statewide educational network to serve all the breadth of the spectrum encompassed by the P-16 focus: from early childhood programs to graduate education partnerships and participants. Working through the Schools of the 21st Century model in Rockland County, Rockland Teachers’ Centers have played an integral role in supporting Family Resource Centers in each district. This distinctive countywide model for school-based or school-linked services, including: early education and care, school-age care, family support, mental health, health, and social services, exists in a unique P16 environment. As an example of a successful comprehensive program, there are 31 Family Resource Centers throughout the smallest county in New York, in various stages of development. Your Center may have another collaborative relationship that provides important resources to children and families, as well as helping educators to connect with them in more meaningful ways. Join us in a “conversation workshop" centered around Family Resource Centers as a Model P-16 Initiative. The following questions will be discussed:

• How do you begin working with or starting a Family Resource Center (FRC), connecting the early childhood community and schools in working together towards realizing the optimal development of all children?• Who are the strategic partners who can make it happen?• What similar models are working in your Teacher Centers• How can we learn from each other to extend our Teacher Center outreach?

Here is the model for P-16 collaboration with a direct impact on children and learning in which teacher centers have played a leading role.

6-28 National Board Certification Panel DiscussionAnnette Romano, National Board Coordinator. Trudy Bantle, Director, Fairport Teacher Center, Sanford Lake, NYSED, Stuart Horn, NYSUT, Catherine Snyder, Associate Dean, Union Graduate CollegeThese expert panelists have been involved with National Board Certification for many years. Their various perspectives will provide a broad range of information about the National Board Certification process, state stipends, local incentives, and supports needed to undertake this rigorous process. Learn how NYS Teacher Centers are creating cohorts for candidates and networking their resources to maximize this tremendous professional development expertise.

6-31 Enhance, Enrich, and Extend Core Curriculum while Building Language Arts Skills and Instilling a Love of Reading in 15 minutes a Day!Judy Bradbury, Author, Reading SpecialistAuthor and teacher Judy Bradbury highlights dozens of exemplary, recently published children's books suitable for reading aloud in Grades K-6. Explore strategies for incorporating read-alouds into the already too-busy school day. Collect tips for preparing and delivering read-alouds that will enhance, enrich, and extend content area curriculum while building English Language Arts skills—in fifteen minutes a day! Discuss how to weave all four strands of ELA into your read-aloud time. Discover new authors. Check out award winners. Unearth sleepers. Hear about poetry pauses, fantastic websites, and sure-fire ways to engage parents. Participants receive an extensive handbook.

6-44 Mastering Math: Professional Development Opportunities for Math TeachersDoreen Adelman, Math Instructor, Amherst Central SchoolOnce again math teachers are faced with revamping and restructuring their classroom instruction to meet the NEW state standards for Mathematics. Math teachers require specialized staff development specific to their content area to help implement these changes including graphic calculator use in all secondary level courses. Examples of teaching models and learning strategies available to your math staff will be presented using topics from the MST Process and Content Strands.

6-50 What the National Writing Project has to OfferBrian Fay, Cortland Alternative High SchoolThis workshop will introduce Directors, Policy Board Members, Teachers, and Staff to the theory and practices of the new Seven Valleys National Writing Project in Cortland County. It is an interactive workshop, not a lecture, so bring your pencils, pens, and computers!

6-9 The Brain-Compatible ClassroomVivian Demers-Jagoda, Instructor, Orchard Park Middle SchoolIn the last seven years, more has been discovered about the brain and its intricate functions than in all of history. Theories and research are phenomenal, BUT, how does a classroom teacher apply the recent discoveries? ENOUGH OF THE THEORY ALREADY! Proven practical applications will be discussed and modeled for immediate classroom use. Environmental factors will be emphasized so all curriculum areas CAN apply the best of research.

6-43 A Deeper Sense of Literacy: Integrating Critical Thinking and Media Literacy into K-12 EducationCyndy Scheibe, Executive Director, Project Look SharpThis interactive workshop intrduces the theory and practice of media literacy integration throughout the curriculum, emphasizing the development of critical thinking analysis skills as well as skills related to technology and effective communication. It will highlight the ways in which media literacy can be used to address a wide range of learning standards and educational goals while teaching core content in engaging and accessible ways. Workshop participants will receive materials and learn approaches that can be immediately used in the classroom or other educational context.

Summer Institute 2008 Tentative Schedule

Date Time DescriptionMonday8/4

1:30-5:00 pm Leadership Academy

2:00-4:00 pm Planning Committee Meeting

Tuesday8/5

8:00 am-4:00 pm Registration

8:30-11:30 am Pre-Conference Sessions8:30-11:30 am New Directors Training11:45-1:30 General Session #1

Lunch Greetings Keynote by Renee Lowden

2:00-3:15 pm Workshop Session #12:00-5:00 pm Extended Session #1 & #23:45-5:00 pm Workshop Session #25:00-6:30 pm Reception @ Rockwell Museum

*Separate Registration/Payment Required6:00 pm Dinner on your own

Wednesday8/6

7:30-8:30 pm Continental Breakfast

8:00 am-4:00 pm Registration8:00 am-5:30 pm Vendor Displays Available8:00-8:45 am Special Time for Vendor Visits8:45-9:45 am General Session #2

Keynote by Cathryn Burger Kaye 10:15-11:30 am Workshop Session #312:00-1:15 pm General Session #3

Lunch Greetings

1:45-3:00 pm Workshop Session #41:45-4:45 pm Extended Session #4 & #53:30-4:45 pm Workshop Session #54:45-5:30 pm Special Time for Vendor Visits

5:30-8:00 pm Dinner @ Corning Museum of Glass **Separate Registration/Payment Requiredor Dinner on your own

Thursday8/7

7:30-8:45 am National Board Advisory Council Meeting

8:00-8:45 am Continental Breakfast8:00-9:30 am Registration8:45-9:45 am General Session #4

Keynote by Kristine Pambianchi10:15-11:30 am Workshop Session #611:30 am-1:00 pm Lunch and Closing Session

The Southern Tier Teacher Center Network invites you to join us!

Special Tour and ReceptionTuesday, August 5 from 5–6:30 pm

Located at 111 Cedar Street, one block away from the Radisson—you will find the Museum a place to immerse yourself in the “Best of the West in the East!’”

Cost: $12, includes a tour, one beverage (beer, wine, or margarita), and Southwestern appetizersThere is a maximum of 50 registrants; please register by July 23!

Visit the Museum website at www.rockwellmuseum.org______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Corning Museum of GlassSelf-Guided Tour and Dinner

Wednesday, August 6 from 5–8 pm

The Museum is available for a Self-Guided Tour and Hot Glass Show. Your ticket is also good for the next day! Shopping in the gift shop is encouraged!

Cost: $40, includes admission to the Museum, Assorted Cheese and Fruit Platter, Glass of Wine, Finger Lakes Wine Country Dinner Buffet, Mini-Pastries, and Desserts

Please register by July 23!Visit the Museum website at www.cmog.com

A shuttle bus is available just by walking to the Rockwell Museum._______________________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to George CruteMail your registration and check to:

Bedford Staff Development Center, Fox Lane Middle School,West House, Route 172, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549

Name Center

Phone Email Check(s) enclosed?

Rockwell Museum: Tues., Aug. 5, 5-6:30 pm ($12) Number of tickets needed _____

Museum of Glass Dinner: Wed., Aug. 6, 5-8pm ($40) Number of tickets needed _____

Registrations are due by July 23. Amount enclosed: $ _____

NYS Teacher Center Summer Institute

August 5-7, 2008

To: YOUR Teacher Center

From: NYS Planning Committeec/o Adirondack Teacher Center

Date: July 1, 2008

Subject: Summer Institute Registration Fee

InvoiceITEM: AMOUNT:

Registered Before July 14 Registered After July 14Summer Institute Registration Fee

Full Conference Attendees: $150.00 $200.00PLEASE LIST NAMES

@$150 = $ @ $200 = $

Single Day Attendees:PLEASE LIST NAMES AND DAYS

Tuesday @$25 = $ @ $ 75 = $

Wednesday @$75 = $ @ $ 125 = $

Thursday @$50 = $ @ $ 100 = $

TOTAL DUE: $

LEA:

Please remit payment by September 8, 2008 to:Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCESc/o Adirondack Teacher Center

Ursuline Hall90 Elm Street

Malone, NY 12953

Please include a copy of this invoice with your check. Thank you.