Robert Morris University - November 10, 2009 Education Conference: Best Practices in K-12 Education

November 10, 2009 Education Conference: Best Practices in K-12 Education

	The School of Education & Social Sciences Robert Morris University
	November 10, 2009 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Robert Morris University's Sewall Center Moon Township Campus

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Elementary, middle, and secondary classroom teachers, school administrators, intermediate unit leaders, curriculum coordinators, and teacher educators who want to learn new advances in educational technology. Education students and student teachers who seek to broaden their knowledge in technological instruction should also attend.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT WILL INCLUDE:

Engaging Encounters in the Classroom: The Interpersonal Dimensions of Intruction
Dr. Mary Margaret Kerr, University of Pittsburgh

Gifted and Talented Education
Marina Stockdale, South Side S.D.

Reading Centers and the World Wide Web
Pat DelGreco, Hopewell Area S.D.

Positive Impact of Service Learning on Students, Staff, and Community
Alexandra Mariano and Susan McCauley, Quaker Valley S.D.

Effective Instructional Strategies for Math

Differentiated Instruction/Inclusion Practices
Tammy Adams, South Side Area S.D.

Inquiry Science
Ron Perry, Robert Morris University

Middle School Teaming
Tom Ralson, Avonworth S.D.

Behavioral Strategies/Parental Involvement
Sally Hoover, Quaker Valley S.D.

Information Literacy
George Semich, Robert Morris University

Linking Literacy to Content: Best Practices
Cari Bernadowski, Robert Morris University

Social Studies & Technology
Dan Shelley, Robert Morris University

Integrating SmartBoard Technology
Christina Pales, Sewickley Academy

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:

8:00 – 8:30 AM
	Registration Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 AM
	Keynote Speaker Dr. Mary Margaret Kerr
9:40 – 10:40 AM
	Session I Gifted and Talented Education Reading Centers and the World Wide Web Positive Impact of Service Learning on Students, Staff, and Community Effective Instructional Strategies for Math
10:50 – 11:50 AM
	Session II Differentiated Instruction/Inclusion Practices Inquiry Science Middle School Teaming Behavioral Strategies/Parental Involvement

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
	Lunch
1:10 – 2:10 PM
	Session III Information Literacy Linking Literacy to Content: Best Practices Social Studies & Technology Integrating SmartBoard Technology
2:20 PM
	Closing Session (Act 48 Hours, Door Prizes, & Evaluation)

Register online or return your completed registration form with payment to:
Donna J. Reilly
Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108-1189

Education Conference 2009 - Print/Mail Registration (.pdf)
Education Conference 2009 - Brochure (.pdf)

BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY--SPACE IS LIMITED
Registration deadline is November 2, 2009

ACT 48 Hours available through RMU