Planning With the End in Mind

2012 Cray Academy

This workshop will focus on combining these two models to address two of the biggest challenges faced by educators today: developing rigorous curriculum aligned with standards and ensuring academic success for all students. Bringing the models together will provide strategies for the four basic elements in effective classrooms: student diversity, positive learning environment, quality content, and effective instruction and assessment. Participants will be provided with a variety of activities and materials to take back to their classrooms and use in any content area.

Presenter:  Lynne Maslowski

Lynne Maslowski has been in education for many years. She taught special and general education at all grade levels for 19 years. For the next 15 years, she was Director of Special Education/Pupil Services. In addition, she coordinated a number of other programs including gifted and talented education, English Language Learners, Title programs, and was the principal of an alternative high school. Currently, she is working with two school districts on curriculum, instruction, and assessment and supervising aspiring special education directors.

Instructor of Record:  Nancy Forseth

Course Assessment Requirements:

1. Attend all required days.
2. Write a reflection page after each day's activities.
3. Develop pre-assessment and ongoing assessment tools based on learning goals to guide instruction and adaptations.
4. Develop strategies to gather evidence of student learning.
5. Examine ways both educators and students can practice self-reflection during the learning processs.

Fees:

• Registration Fee:  $40
• Session Fee:  $150 for non-consortium members
• Optional Graduate Credit Fee:  $200