Presenters & Session Titles for
33rd Annual Title I Conference
Order of Presenters/Session Titles does not necessarily indicate time of session.
Information will be updated with session times prior to the Conference.

Sessions are still being added as we confirm dates with Presenters. Please check back for more information in the coming days.
Monday, March 15, 2010  
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Candi Cosgrove, Creating Connections

Creating Connections with Bal-A-Vis-X in the Classroom
Margaret Kenney, Boston College Mathematics Institute

Learning Geometry through Paperfolding is Fun & Effective
Linda Remington, Five Skills, The Common Thread

Five Skills The Common Thread - A Proactive Community Approach to Education
Linda Remington, Five Skills, The Common Thread

Five Skills The Common Thread - A Proactive Community Approach to Education
Rebecca Hayes, Malengret Bardosh & Kathy Marchetti, Peabody Essex Museum

Object Based Museum Learning In & Out of the Classroom
Dr. Leslie F. Hergert & Richard Fournier, Education Development Center, Inc.

Finding & Using Research to Improve Programs, Schools & Districts
Kathleen Ryan & Susan Getty, Educational Consultants

Words! Words! Words! - Word Work Strategies
John Desses, Educator

Conflict Resolution & Management Strategies to Achieve Cooperation
Geri O'Brien & Susan Kazeroid, Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Coaching for Instruction: Effects on Student Outcomes
Nancy Updegraff, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Get Ready for Federal Competitive Grants
Margaret Adams & Jennifer McCabe, Malden Public Schools

Distinguishing a Language Difference from a Learning Disability in English Language Learners
Virginia Morse & Cindy Nottage, Active Learning Systems

Miss Jones, How Soon Can We Do ANOTHER Research Study?
Margaret Adams, Heather Provenzano & Vincenza Sakhtah, Malden Public Schools

Personal Narrative & Expository Units of Writing for Grades 1 - 5
Virginia Morse & Cindy Nottage, Active Learning Systems

No More Plagiarism! Transforming Research Assignments for Success in Secondary Classrooms
Alice Barton & Donna Traynham, Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

PK-Grade 3: Improving Inclusion by Aligning Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
Kathy Shanks, University of New Hampshire / Picture Writing

Artists/Writers Workshop: Fostering Literacy Through Art
Susan Getty, Educational Consultant

Problem Solving Strategies in Mathematics, K-5
Corrine Steever & Jennifer Gresham, Zoo New England

Integrating Science Throughout Your Curriculum
Min-Hua Chen, Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Supporting Language & Literacy Development for Young English Language Learners.
Tracey Martineau, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education

Components of Systematic Oral Language & Vocabulary Development
Kathleen Ryan, Educational Consultant

Books for Young Children
Betty Luz, Educational Consultant

Energizing the Classroom with Educational Games
Candace Carro, Millmark Education / Dowling College

Empower ALL Striving Readers as They Become Strategic Content Readers!
Meenaksi Khanna, The Center for Collaborative Education

Exploring a Process for Using Data to Improve Teaching & Learning
Barbara Mariconda, Empowering Writers

Powerful Models for Narrative & Expository Writing
Ann Marie Pilch, Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Exploring Science & Literacy Integration
Dr. Harriet Bessette, Kennesaw State University
& Stuart Peskin, Title I Dissemination Project, Inc
.

Distributing Leadership in Ways that Maximize Achievement for All Students
Dr. Harriet Bessette, Kennesaw State University
& Stuart Peskin, Title I Dissemination Project, Inc.


Distributing Leadership in Ways that Maximize Achievement for All Students
Stuart Peskin, Title I Dissemination Project, Inc.

Preventing Summer Regression (aka Avoiding Summer Brain Drain)
Stuart Peskin, Title I Dissemination Project, Inc.

Preventing Summer Regression (aka Avoiding Summer Brain Drain)
Stuart Peskin, Title I Dissemination Project, Inc.

Dealing with Homework Horrors
Stuart Peskin, Title I Dissemination Project, Inc.

Dealing with Homework Horrors
Mya Chen Whitney, Scholastic, Inc.

Fluency - The Forgotten Reading Skill
John Desses, Educator

Motivational Leadership During Difficult Times
Matt Gambino, Catapult Learning

Successfully Utilizing Partners For Your ELL Students Needs
Joyce Bowen, Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Learning About Supplemental Educational Services in Science & Technology/Engineering (STE)
James Burnett, Origo Education

Building Links Between Addition & Subtraction: Concepts & Number Facts
Alex Lilley, Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Navigating the DOESE Website
Dr. Debbie Zacarian, Hampshire Educational Collaborative

Supporting English Language Learners: Increasing Family Involvement
Margaret O’Hare, Massachusetts Parent Information & Resource Center

Parental Involvement: A Catalyst for Change
Roxanne Hoke Chandler, Massachusetts Parent Information & Resource Center

Family Friendly Schools
Marybeth Keane, Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education; Janet Hosking, Julie Tagliamonte, & Mary Anne Sharpe, Lynn Public Schools

Spotlight on Vocabulary & Theme Instruction in Literary Text
Lee Soto, Massachusetts Parent Information & Resource Center

SPIN Meeting

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Updated: Monday, February 9, 2010