High Schools That Work

High Schools That Work

2008-2009 Professional Development Programs

National Workshops 2008-2009

New! Technology Centers That Work National Forum
January 14-15, 2009, New Orleans, LA

New: See below for presenters at the CTE and Quality Teaching Workshops

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SCHEDULE

2008 – 2009 Professional Development National Workshops
Using Data to Set Priorities for Teaching and Learning Strand 1: Train the Trainer Data Workshop Strand 2: Understanding the 2008 HSTW and Middle Grades Assessment Report	October 6 – 7, 2008	Atlanta, Georgia
Effective Adviser-Advisee Programs Strand 1: Designing a Customized Adviser-Advisee Program for your School Strand 2: Refining your Existing Adviser-Advisee Program	October 9 – 10, 2008	Atlanta, Georgia
Getting More High School Students to Achieve at Higher Levels Strand 1: Getting More Students to Make Adequate Yearly Progress through Effective Extra Help Strand 2: Redesigning the Ninth Grade to Increase Success Strand 3: Motivating High School Students to Re-Do Work until It Meets Standards	October 15 – 16, 2008	Jacksonville, Florida
Getting Middle Grades Students Ready for High School Strand 1: Getting More Middle Grades Students to Meet Grade-Level Standards in Reading Strand 2: Getting More Middle Grades Students to Meet Grade-Level Standards in Mathematics Strand 3: Motivating Middle Grades Students to Redo Work Until It Meets Grade-Level Standards	November 6 – 7, 2008	Atlanta, Georgia
Technology Centers That Work Forum: The Future Role of Tech Centers: Building a Workforce	January 14 – 15, 2009	New Orleans, Louisiana
High-Quality Career/Technical Programs Strand 1: Embedding Mathematics into Career/Technical Programs Presenter: Leslie Carson Strand 2: Embedding Literacy in Career/Technical Programs Presenter: Debbie Hall Strand 3: Designing Multiple Pathways and Programs of Study Presenter: Heather Sass Strand 4: Designing Course Syllabi for Career/Technical Courses Presenter: Beth Green	February 5 – 6, 2009	Atlanta, Georgia
Quality Teaching: Research-Based Strategies That Work Strand 1: Instructional Strategies That Work in the Middle Grades Presenter: Dave Shepard Strand 2: Engaging All High School Students in the Extended Block Presenter: Mickey Hickman Strand 3: Real-World Problems and Projects for High School Presenter: Kathleen McNally Strand 4: Motivating the Unmotivated to Meet Grade-Level Standards Presenter: Barbara Blackburn Strand 5: The Effort-Based Classroom Presenter: Steve Barkley Strand 6: Using Cooperative Learning to Help All Students Meet Standards Presenter: Steve Sassaman Strand 7: How Race and Culture Color Learning Presenter: Gwen Bryant	February 9 – 11, 2009	Hilton Head, South Carolina
*Re-Energizing Your Implementation of the HSTW/MMGW* Design** Strand 1: High School Strand 2: Middle Grades	March 5 – 6, 2009	Atlanta, Georgia

Leadership Series for School Improvement: The Critical Factor: What It Takes to Get Students Tuned In and Turned On to Learning
First Session: Changing School and Classroom Practices to Get Students to Exert More Effort	Savannah, Georgia	November 18 – 20, 2008
Second Session: Webinar Follow-up: Changing Adult Beliefs and Actions	January 29, 2009	Two-hour Webinar
Third Session: Webinar Follow-up: Sustaining a Focus on Learning	February 26, 2009	Two-hour Webinar

HSTW/MMGW/TCTW 2008 – 2009 Professional Development Webinar Series
What Works to Improve Reading Skills for Middle Grades and High School Students	October, 2008 – March, 2009	Two-hour Webinar

ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

SREB staff use the results of the High Schools That Work and Middle Grades Assessments, including student and teacher surveys, to determine professional development priorities for the school year. SREB provides professional development that supports higher achievement for students by preparing teams to more deeply implement proven school and classroom practices.

Following these general guidelines will help districts and schools get the maximum return on their investment in SREB national workshops:

Make sure before registering that the content of the workshop is aligned to your school's specific school improvement plan.
Complete a pre-work assignment before the workshop all homework assignments during or following the workshop.
Attend as a team. Team members will work together to create an implementation plan of specific actions that will improve student achievement when you return to your school.
Complete a form at the conclusion of the workshop summarizing what you learned at the workshop, what your implementation plan entails and what kind of support you will need when you return to your schools. SREB will mail the form to principals and/or superintendents so they can provide follow-up support.
Attend the entire workshop. The workshop schedule is printed in the brochure and on the SREB web site so participants can make travel arrangements that do not cause them to arrive late or leave early.

For further information, e-mail ProfDevPrograms@sreb.org.