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MONDAY KEYNOTE AND SESSIONS
Keynote Session, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
MS1: "School Violence and Youth Suicide: Lessons from the Front Lines" Featuring Dr. Scott Poland, Nova Southeastern University
Presentation Description: It is essential that that school personnel know the incidence of school violence and youth suicide and be up to date on the best safety and prevention practices in order to develop policies and procedures to create a safe and supportive school climate. This presentation will review numerous state and national initiatives that have focused on school safety and the recommendations from a variety of foundations started by parents who lost their children in tragic school shootings. Many school shooters died by suicide and this presentation will outline the major theory of murder suicide. The presenter has a wealth of practical experience responding to school shootings and youth suicide and participants will learn many lessons from school tragedies and practical strategies for prevention.
Dr. Scott Poland is a Professor at the College of Psychology and the Co-Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. A licensed psychologist Dr. Poland is an internationally recognized expert on school safety, youth suicide, self-injury, bullying, school crisis prevention/intervention, threat assessment and parenting in challenging times. He has authored or co-authored five books and many chapters and articles on these subjects. He recently co-authored the Suicide Safer Schools Plan for the state of Texas and the Crisis Action School Toolkit-Suicide for the state of Montana. He previously directed psychological services for a large Texas school system for 24 years and is a past President of the National Association of School Psychologists and a past Prevention Division Director of American Association of Suicidology. He is very dedicated to prevention and has testified about the mental health needs of children before the U.S. Congress on four occasions. He is a founding member of the National Emergency Assistance Team and has personally assisted school communities after many tragedies.
Monday Morning's Keynote is brought to you by the Pennsylvania Association of Student Assistance Professionals
Breakout Session 3 (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
3A: Investigating Identity Perceptions and Strengths-Based Approaches in Working with Students of Color - Deanna Burgess, Penn State University and David Bright, Penn State University (Standard 3)
Children begin developing their sense of self and how they are valued within greater society at early ages. The importance of fostering positive cultural and academic identities for elementary-school children has received greater attention in recent years. Despite this, there is an absence of educational and mental health interventions that integrate positive identity construction for minoritized children. This presentation will introduce strategies, which can be utilized by teachers, administrators, and school counselors to cultivate positive identity perceptions for minoritized children within school settings through a Social Cognitive Career Theory perspective.
Presenter(s) Bio:
Deanna Burgess is a second year doctoral candidate in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at Pennsylvania State University. Her research centers on the positive construction of cultural identity among primary and secondary students, and its function in mediating academic achievement. Prior to attending Penn State, Deanna worked for two years as school-based mental health counselor in Seattle, where she provided therapeutic and case management services to diverse youth and their families. Deanna also holds a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Psychology and Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Penn State University, and currently specializes in addressing multicultural issues within K-12 academic settings utilizing strengths-based approaches. In addition to coursework and research, Deanna has also co-taught graduate courses on cross-cultural awareness and
is currently completing an internship where she works directly with the Director of Diversity and Inclusivity on addressing matters of equity and promoting multiculturalism within the State College Area School District
David Bright is a Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at The Pennsylvania State University. His research interests include career development needs of rural low-income students. David currently serves as a career counseling graduate assistant at Penn State. He formerly served as PreK-8 School Counselor in rural Vermont.
3B: Daring to Lead Effective Teams: Braiding with PBIS - Susan Tarasevich and Marie Bozzelli (Standard 1 & 2)
This dynamic skill building workshop addresses two itching questions. The first, how do we facilitate effective teams that attend to both process and tasks? The second, what are ideas for braiding the SAP within the Multitiered System of Support? Come with questions, ideas and solutions, and have some fun too!
Presenter(s) Bio
Dr. Susan Tarasevich has a noteworthy track record of working for many years to empower positive change in diverse educational communities through effective teamwork, by establishing sound prevention frameworks and providing useful and energizing professional development and coaching. From prosperous to needy, from private to rural to urban in public, private and charter schools, Susan has honed her skills as an effective teacher, counselor and administrator, as a student assistant professional and as a compelling trainer and consultant. She currently works as a preventionist with Addiction Medicine Services of WPIC-UPMC, while maintaining a private consulting practice. Susan holds a Master of Education in School Counseling from Duquesne University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Pittsburgh.
Marie Bozelli serves as the Region IX Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Network for Student Assistance Services and liaison to the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Leadership Team. Working closely with both initiatives, Marie is often the go-to person for questions and solutions to SAP and PBIS integration from practitioners of each initiative. This unique position provides her with a unique viewpoint, grounded in fidelity to both processes. Marie holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh.
3C: Engaging Youth Leaders in Prevention Planning with Developmental Assets, Survey Data and Social Norming - Joseph Markiewicz, Senior Consultant (Standard 4)
This workshop is designed for professionals who work with students in the prevention of substance abuse, bullying and other adolescent problem behaviors. Information will be shared on the blending of three prevention models; 40 Developmental Assets, CTC Youth Survey data, and Positive Community Social Norms (Positive Messaging Campaigns). The session will share best practices on how to develop student leadership councils, facilitate student leadership summits and organize school-wide events and activities designed to reduce substance abuse and create a more positive school climate.
Presenter(s) Bio:
Joe Markiewicz is the Senior Consultant for Building Stronger Communities and was most recently the Program Coordinator for the Kentucky Statewide Prescription Drug Overdose Reduction Initiative at the University of Kentucky. Joe works closely with community coalitions and prevention initiatives to reduce the incidence of prescription and non-prescription drug overdose. As a statewide trainer and educator, he also provides community leaders with local, county and statewide data to focus on high risk populations with effective prevention strategies and best practices in community coalition development.
Joe has over 20 years of experience as a community coalition trainer, prevention planner, evaluator and national youth trainer. He has been a presenter at national conferences on the subject of risk and protective factors, evidenced-based prevention strategies, youth data, community planning and positive social norming. In 2012, Joe received the Erie County Award for Youth Violence Reduction and as Chair of the Erie County Collaborative Board he received the Statewide Community Coalition of the Year Award in Pennsylvania. In his previous employment, Joe was a statewide planner and trainer with Center for Juvenile Justice Training & Research (CJJTR), Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD), Juvenile Court Judge’s Commission (JCJC) as well as many other youth-serving organizations. He is also a national technical assistant for the Office of Juvenile Justice Training & Research (OJJTR).
3D: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Youth. What should you know? - Susan Marshall, Family & Community Outreach/School Counselor - SCASD (Standard 3)
Susan Marshall, Family & Community Outreach/School Counselor at SCASD and board member of the Centre LGBTQ Support Network, along with student members of the BYOQ (Bring Your Own Queer) Youth Group, will offer basic sexual orientation/gender identity training and then will present a “Straight Talk” panel discussion. The goal of this discussion is to give the audience a close-up view of adolescent life within the LGBT community and to allow the opportunity to ask probing questions about sexual orientation and gender identity to students who will do their best to answer with emotional honesty. When asked what ONE thing LGBT+ students want others to know about them, the resounding response is “we are human just like you.” We invite you to join us in this compelling conversation.
Presenter(s) Bio:
Susan Marshall currently serves as the Family & Community Outreach/School Counselor after serving as the Head Counselor at the State High Counseling Department for five years and as School Counselor for 27 years prior to that. The Family & Community Outreach/School Counselor consults and collaborates with teachers, parents, staff, and community agencies to increase student achievement, behavior, motivation and academic learning. I also support for secondary counseling by organizing departmental programs, information, and outreach to families. I previously served as the advisor of the LGBTA+ Alliance Club at State High (formerly the GSA) for 15 years (since its inception in 2003). I serve the high school and the State College community at large by bringing education and awareness to LGBT issues and concerns through a variety of ways like state/national presentations, community trainings, serving on the board of the Centre LGBTQA Support Network and in my role as Secretary on the State College Borough LGBTQ Advisory Committee. I also currently serve as assistant Girls' Cross Country coach and have 20+ years of coaching experience at State High. I most enjoy, however, being the mother of two young adults (ages 22 and 25) and working, playing, and traveling with my wife.
3E: Change the Conversation, Change the Culture - Lee Rush, justCommunity, Inc. (Standard 3)
Based on the work of Peter Block (Community: The Structure of Belonging), this workshop introduces six essential conversations that create possibilities for personal transformation and organizational change. Each of these conversations grows out of thought-provoking questions. Key points will address: the power of invitation and why choice always trumps mandates, the power of possibility and why we need to stop worshiping at the alter of problems and start imagining new possibilities, the power of refusal and to grasp the fact that if we cannot say no to something our yes means nothing and finally the power of gifts and why when we start to focus on gifts rather than deficiencies everything changes.
This methodology is called "A Small Group" and has been used across the world in business sectors, educational settings, community grass roots organizing meetings, collaborative problem solving sessions, faith community gatherings and recently in cities exploring the development of "economies of compassion" or neighbor to neighbor connection efforts.
My approach to building "restorative communities" is centered on the belief that global change occurs at the local level. Participants will be asked a simple question at the beginning of the workshop-- "Do you want to change the world?" Of course the answer is usually "yes". The follow up question is, "How do we go about that task?" The answer is "One room at a time and this is the room for today".
This workshop will then unpack the six essential conversations to have and teach participants both the physical structure (room layout) and the linguistic mechanisms to use to initiate such change. Each participant will be provided with a 35 page booklet outlining the protocols and methods used.
Presenter(s) Bio:
Lee is the Executive Director of justCommunity, Inc. a non-profit organization based in Quakertown, PA. justCommunity provides training and consultation services to communities, schools and organizations in the area of youth development, community mobilization strategies, student assistance programs and restorative practices. Lee is also a licensee and a certified trainer for the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), the world’s first graduate school dedicated solely to Restorative Practices. Through his work with IIRP and justCommunity, Lee has trained over 30,000 people throughout the United States and abroad.
In 2004, Lee was appointed by Governor Ed Rendell (D-PA), to serve as a member of the statewide Advisory Commission on Children and Families, an inter-disciplinary group to provide guidance to the Governor’s senior cabinet members on public policy issues involving families and child and youth issues. In 2013, Lee was also honored as the 2013 National Prevention Advocate by the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). CADCA is the country’s largest advocacy group working on behalf of over 5,000 members to prevent substance abuse. Lee served as the Executive Director of the National Student Assistance Association (NSAA), (a membership driven organization devoted solely to enhancing the development of SAP's across the country), from 1995 to 2008. NSAA presently has 17 state chapters and represents the interests of thousands of professionals in the student assistance field. He was a co-founder of the Pennsylvania Association of Student Assistance Professionals (PASAP), and served as a charter board member, treasurer and membership chair from 1989-1993. From 1995 to 1998,
Lee served as the Director of Human Resources for LifeQuest, a 600-person company specializing in senior healthcare services. During this same period he also served as Executive Director of LifeQuest Foundation, which sponsored Project CARE, (now sponsored by justCommunity), a state approved student assistance program (SAP) training provider.
From 1986 to 1995 he was the Director of Project CARE, a training program for educators and counselors in prevention and intervention skills. His direct experience with adolescents was in various positions as an administrator, counselor and teacher in a private school and day-treatment setting from 1976 to 1985.
Lee is a former Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), and graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he earned an undergraduate degree (BA) in Criminology. He completed his graduate work (M.Ed.) in education at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, specializing in organizational dynamics, group processes and adult learning. In addition to his work in education and youth development, Lee is also is a seasoned leader in personal transformation and leadership development having been trained through the International Mankind Project’s New Warrior Training program.
Also, in 1981 Lee was certified as a national field representative for the New Games Foundation, a non-profit educational organization that provided trainings and seminars throughout the country on cooperative play and community building. Lee and his wife Kathy live in Perkasie, PA with their daughter Sage.
3F: Suicide: Prevention/intervention and postvention - Scott Poland (Standard 4)
Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. and suicide rates have doubled for middle school aged girls in the last decade. The 2017 YRBS results from the CDC found that 7.4% of high school students surveyed admitted to making a suicide attempt in the last 12 months. Unfortunately schools must also be prepared to respond if a suicide has occurred in order to reduce suicide contagion. This presentation will help school personnel design and implement prevention and intervention plans that support suicidal or grieving students if a suicide has tragically occurred. Participants will recognize the prevention lessons learned from legal cases where schools have been sued after a student suicide.
Presenter Bio:
Dr. Scott Poland is a Professor at the College of Psychology and the Co-Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
A licensed psychologist Dr. Poland is an internationally recognized expert on school safety, youth suicide, self-injury, bullying, school crisis prevention/intervention, threat assessment and parenting in challenging times. He has authored or co-authored five books and many chapters and articles on these subjects. He recently co-authored the Suicide Safer Schools Plan for the state of Texas and the Crisis Action School Toolkit-Suicide for the state of Montana. He previously directed psychological services for a large Texas school system for 24 years and is a past President of the National Association of School Psychologists and a past Prevention Division Director of American Association of Suicidology. He is very dedicated to prevention and has testified about the mental health needs of children before the U.S. Congress on four occasions. He is a founding member of the National Emergency Assistance Team and has personally assisted school communities after many tragedies.
Mini-Learning Session 3-1 (10:15 AM - 11:15 AM)3G1: Social Emotional Learning and Whole Child Education Across the Curriculum – Sara McHale, Spanish Teacher, Twin Valley MS (STW)What is Social Emotional Learning and why must it be taught in Middle School? Educators will learn how to identify the SEL (Social Emotional Learning) techniques that they use in their classrooms. Educators will participate in, share, and brainstorm SEL activities that can be used and adapted for their content areas. Educators will reflect on their classroom and school communities, make short-term and long-term goals for incorporating SEL, and bring back ideas to implement immediately.Presenter(s) Bio:Sara McHale is a 7 and 8th grade Spanish teacher at Twin Valley Middle School in Elverson, PA. She earned a B.A. in Spanish, a K-12 Teacher’s Certification, and a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education with a Specialization in English from Kutztown University. She is currently finishing a second Master’s Degree from Neumann University in Social Emotion Learning through Thom Stecher and Associates.
3H1: Outdoor Ed – How Can You Make it Happen in Your School? – Kyle Wetherhold, Principal, Wilson West MS (STW)This presentation will discuss how to use the space inside and outside your school building to create outdoor education opportunities.Presenter bio:Kyle Wetherhold, Principal of Wilson West Middle School since 2010,
3I1: Addressing social class: Overcoming common misconceptions to effectively teach those from poverty backgrounds – Dr. Jason T. Hilton, Associate Professor of Education, & Ms. Madeline McCleary, Senior ML Education, Slippery Rock UniversityStudents from poverty backgrounds are often the subject of negative stereotypes. In the classroom, teachers often take on a “savior” status believing it is their job to save poor students from their deficient backgrounds. Moving from saving poor students to building on their successes, and from overcoming perceived deficiencies to finding common connections among students are strategies that can allow teachers to avoid common mistakes and more effectively reach students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.Presenter(s) BioDr. Jason T. Hilton is an Associate Professor of Education at Slippery Rock University. He teaches courses related to pedagogy, research methods, comparative education and he supervises student teachers. His research interests include critical pedagogy and technology.Ms. Madeline McCleary is a senior at Slippery Rock University where she is an honors student, middle level education major, and the President of the student AMLE on campus. Her interests include social studies education and diversity.
3J1: Make Learning Fun: Gaming and Simulations in the Classroom – Janice Lear & Josh Thomas, Teachers, Charles F. Patton MSSimulations and gaming strategies provide rich opportunities for student-centered learning which boost engagement, honor the middle schoolers’ diverse learning needs, and provide authentic practice in 21st Century skills, including communication, collaboration, creative thinking and problem solving. This session will demonstrate a number of simulations and hands-on learning strategies that can be used in Social Studies, English/Language Arts, and Science classrooms.Presenter bio:Janice Lear is a Middle School teacher, with experience in grade 6 through 8, teaching Social Studies, Pre-Algebra, English/language Arts and Geography. She is a two-time presenter at the PA Council for Social Studies and a three-time presenter at the PAMLE conference.
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Mini-Learning Session 3-2 (11:30 AM - 12: 30 AM)
3G2: Student Voices on Science Achievement – Marianna Zamen & Ian Petrillo Middle Level Education Students & Dr. Carol Watson, Associate Professor, Kutztown University
We have been conducting research on the intersection of how students perceive they are achieving in science classes compared to their actual measured achievement. We are considering the variable that socioeconomic status may play in these students’ perceptions. The methodology structure will be multiple case study format mining data from ten students from varying backgrounds. After sharing the specifics of our work so far, we will invite participants to discuss and offer thoughts and feedback.
Presenter(s) Bio
Mari Zaman is a third-year undergraduate at Kutztown University studying Middle Level Education with focuses in Math, Science, and Social Studies. She serves as a representative of the College of Education and Dean’s Liaison on Kutztown University’s Student Government Board. Mari has been conducting research with Ian Petrillo and Dr. Carol Watson on student perceptions of their achievement in the science classroom.
Ian Petrillo is a third-year undergraduate at Kutztown University studying Middle Level Education with foci in Science and Social Studies and a minor in Athletic Administration and Coaching. Ian is a part of the Kutztown University AMLE chapter. He lobbied at the capitol building to show support of the Middle Level Degree. Ian is on a research team with Mari Zaman and Dr. Carol Watson to investigate the connection between student achievement and student perceptions of success in the science classroom.
Carol Watson taught 23 years in elementary and middle schools in PA, VA, WV, and NH in grades ranging from one to seven. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at Kutztown University working in both the Early Childhood Education Program (PK-4) and the Middle Level Program (4-8). Carol took the lead in designing the Middle Level Program at KU, initiated and advises the KU CMLA, and established several partnerships with local middle schools to facilitate collaboration.
3H2: Making Meaningful Connections: Working Across Teams – Rebecca Sensor, Music Teacher, DuBois Area MS (STW)
A school that successfully teams includes all building instructors, support staff, and counselors to build a unified school. Find and share tips for building connections across teams and gain ideas for including all building members in decision making. Hear from 2 music teachers who have a combined 24 years of experience in working with all grades, all teams, and all students in a successful School to Watch where they have been award the NAMM foundations Support Music Merit Award for 5 consecutive years.
Presenter(s) Bio
Rebecca Sensor has been a music teacher at DuBois Area Middle School since the fall of 2001. She loves her job and the students she works with! Becky teaches 5th and 6th grade music, directs the 300+ member 6-8th grade choirs, and directs the annual middle school play. Becky lives in Treasure Lake with her husband Joe and their kids Max, Maddie, and Molly. Becky is a Google Certified Educator and loves to incorporate new technology into her classroom. At the Reitz Theater in DuBois, she has directed Children and Teen Workshops as well as directing and performing in regular season shows. Most recently she and her husband directed a summer 2018 production of Bye Bye Birdie.
3I2: Talkin’ Bout “Z” Generation – Karen Walker, Associate Professor, Lebanon Valley College
Have you noticed that your students process information and respond differently from those in the past? Do you find yourself often shaking your head and wondering how to best meet their needs? Meet Generation “Z.” They are in your classrooms and they are the new breed. In this workshop, you will explore the characteristics of this generation and gain new strategies to successfully implement with them.
Presenter(s) Bio
Karen Walker has taught K-9 in the intercity of Los Angeles, CA and been an elementary and middle school teacher and principal. She has served on the State and Region Boards of PAMLE. She has been a college professor in Maine and PA. Her areas of interest include how people learn, brain based learning, multiple intelligences, and the young adolescent.
3J2: Don’t Worry, Be Appy 2.0 - Dr. L. Robert Furman, Principal, South Park Elementary, Author, Blogger for The Huffington Post & Ed Tech Review & Kevin Monaghan, Principal South Park MS
Participants take a deep dive into the apps of today. There is also an underlining experience on how to choose an app for your classroom. This session is a fun experience on finding and learning about great apps for all classrooms. Come and join in the discussion. Share your favorite apps with the group.
2.0 Includes new AR/VR apps such as Co-Spaces and Merge!
Presenter(s) Bio
Dr. L. Robert Furman is an educator, leader, principal, student, speaker, and published author. As a former teacher and now administrator, Dr. Rob serves in the foreground of everyday education. Currently, Dr. Rob serves as Principal at South Park Elementary Center outside of Pittsburgh, PA, and has truly become a sought after leader in topics surrounding the field of education today. Dr. Rob is the author of several books including Reading, Technology, and Digital Literacy and the ISTE bestselling title Are You Future Ready. Beyond speaking at venues across the country, Dr. Rob is also a contributing blogger for The Huffington Post as well as the Ed Tech Review. Rob also hosts a well-known YouTube educational video blog called The Seditionists and educational podcast called the Council on the Future of Education. Further, he has received several prestigious awards, such as being named in the National School Board Association’s “20 To Watch” in technology education and a Pittsburgh Tribune Review News Maker of the year.
3K2: 21st Century Engagement: Putting Students in the Driver’s Seat of Their Learning – Joel T. Johnson, Lead Founder, Compass Academy Charter School
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3L2: Learning Through Play: Engaging Students through the Game Design Process – Amy Barron & Jeff Holiday, Social Study Teachers, Mellon MS
This session is designed around the idea of learning through play. Our goal is to show how the game design process can be used as an inclusive, challenging, collaborative, and team-oriented instructional technique that provides engaging contexts for students to learn concepts, build skills that connect to their lives outside school, and develop reflective practices. Experience an example of how we embed curriculum standards into game play. Explore our session’s website for a deeper dive.
Presenter(s) Bio
Amy Barone and Jeff Holliday
Teachers, Thinkers, and Learners
Pittsburgh, PA
We believe that embedding learning games and the game design process into our American history classrooms has improved learning. In a world of distractions, games are tools that match the needs of today’s middle level learners. They allow a teacher to personalize, individualize, and differentiate. They can help students explore and understand issues and train for various circumstances. Games can allow students to experience different time periods, different geographic locations, or to take on different identities. They naturally encourage us to collaborate with others and learn by doing. They can be a true assessment of knowledge/skills; a public display of what students know and/or can do and provide us instant feedback about failure or success. Students are motivated to try again and succeed since failure is a necessary part of any gaming experience. In short, when learning feels like play, it allows teachers and students to create an environment where it is safe to take risks, learn from failure, and celebrate success.
3M2: Student Individual Learning Plans and Teaming – Marlynn Lux, Principal, Hampton MS
Use student assessment data to create meaningful Individual Learning Plans (ILP) for each of the students on your team! Teachers on the teamwork collaboratively to develop an ILP that not only encompasses the student’s assessment results, strengths, and weaknesses, but also prescribes a plan to set the student up for success! This plan enables all stakeholders to effectively and efficiently communicate “what works” for each child on the team.
Presenter(s) Bio
Marlynn Lux
Principal of Hampton Middle School since August 2016
Assistant Principal of Hampton Middle School from July 2009-August 2016
High School Mathematics Teacher at Mt. Lebanon High School from August 2002-July 2009
Education:
Doctoral Program in Leadership, Point Park University, anticipated April 2019
Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility, Edinboro University, March 2013 – May 2014
Master of Education in K-12 Administration, University of Pittsburgh, 2003 – 2007
K-12 Principal Certification
Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction Certification
B.S. Ed. Secondary Mathematics Education, Duquesne University, 1998 – 2002
B.S. Mathematics, Duquesne University, 1998 – 2002
Pennsylvania Certification – Secondary Mathematics
Luncheon Activities (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM)ML: Tailgate Luncheon Buffet (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)Buffet will be located in the hall then PASAP attendees will be in President's Hall 1 & 2 and PAMLE attendees will be in President's Hall 3 & 4.PASAP ActivitiesPASAP and Interagency Updates (1:00 PM - 1:30 PM) |
Breakout Session 4 (3:00 PM -5:00 PM)4A: Drugs & Alcohol: Signs, Symptoms & Trends - Kyle Harder, Gateway Rehab (Standard 4)Drugs and alcohol are an important issue in schools and represent a significant risk to our students. Come and learn about current trends in drug use, the science of addiction, what to look for, and ways treatment can be effective. There are simple things we can learn about addiction that can vastly improve the way we focus on and respond to addiction in our community.Presenter(s) Bio: |
Mini-Learning Session 4-1 (2:45 PM - 3:45 PM)4G1: Integrated ELA Advanced Algebra Escape Room Lesson – Elizabeth Zebrowski & Allison Wambach, Senior Middle Level Education Students, Millersville UniversityCancelled
4H1 Communicating to Instill a Growth Mindset – Deborah Schussler, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Pennsylvania State UniversityThanks to the work of Carol Dweck, educators now try to motivate and engage students by fostering a “growth mindset” as opposed to a “fixed mindset.” However, knowing what to say to cultivate a growth mindset may remain an enigma. This interactive presentation introduces fundamental aspects of a growth mindset and then asks participants to revise language, including their own, to instill a growth instead of a fixed mindset.Presenter(s) Bio:Dr. Deborah Schussler has been an educator for 25 years. Currently she is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership program at The Pennsylvania State University and an Affiliate at the Prevention Research Center and Rock Ethics Institute. Previously she was a high school English teacher in rural and suburban districts in Tennessee. Dr. Schussler is known nationally for her work on teacher dispositions, teacher moral development, and the development of social-emotional skills.
4I1: Population Connection: Hands-On Activities for People and the Planet – Kathryn Silvis, Education Department Chair, La Roche CollegeParticipants will be involved in several hands-on activities that simulate the use of available resources. For example, participants will take on the role of panthers as they "hunt" for "food" to explore the concept of carrying capacity. Activities will include connections to math, science, and social studies concepts. A link to FREE lesson plans and additional teacher resources from Population Education will be provided. Get ready for a fun time exploring population concepts!Presenter(s) Bio:Kate Silvis teaches Math, Science, and Social Studies Methods at La Roche College (near Pittsburgh). Kate is a volunteer trainer for Population Education, an organization that provides teachers with professional development and classroom materials to help prepare young people to become responsible consumers. Kate earned her Doctorate Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and has ten years of middle school teaching experience as well as twelve years of teaching experience in higher education.
4J1: Mentoring Students: A School Wide Positive Approach – Richard Spering (Assistant Principal), Jennifer Kukowski (Health & PE), Nancy Pontier (Guidance Counselor), Palisades MSMentoring programs provide a small developmentally responsive environment for students to focus on a culture of learning while building connections with their peers and faculty. At Palisades Middle School, mentoring period consists of a mentor and ten to twelve same grade level students who meet daily for a minimum of twenty minutes to participate in mini-lessons ranging from goal setting to strengthening interpersonal skills. Mentors develop a positive relationship with students assisting with academic and social goals.Presenter(s) Bio:Jennifer Kukowski: Health & Phys. Ed. Teacher, Palisades Middle School, Leader of the Mentoring Committee, 30 years of experience
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Mini-Learning Session 4-2 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)4G2: How to Power a Level One 90% Target Language Class! – Ellen Shrager, Spanish Teacher, Abington JHSCancelled
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Conference Evening Activities (5:15 PM - Midnight)Sundown Yoga with Lori (5:15 PM - 6:15 PM)Join us for a session of relaxing Yoga.Dinner On Your Own (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)Take advantage of the several fine restaurants in the State College area - Restaurant GuideMonday Evening Social - Dean's Hall 1 & 2 (8:00 PM - Midnight)
Be sure not to miss the Ice Cream Sundae Social and Dance featuring First Class Entertainment |
Pennsylvania Association |  PAMLE is a proud affiliate of the Association for Middle Level Education
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