National Conference on Differentiated Instruction
Transform Inspiration Into Initiative
Join an elite gathering of leaders at this exclusive, once-a-year summit.
Designed specifically for principals, administrators and aspiring school leaders
Take your place among the industry’s best by making yourself a part of the only high-level meeting on DI and leadership created exclusively for principals and administrators.Enjoy a full day of instructive presentations and action-oriented workshop experiences.
What’s in it for YOU?
The role of today’s school leader has become ever more challenging and complex—putting the need for fresh ideas, proven leadership strategies, and real world solutions at an all-time high. Whether you’re a veteran administrator, a principal, a superintendent or a first-time attendee, this special forum is designed to combine substance and inspiration to leave you knowledgeable, motivated, and with a variety of proven solutions to take you to the next level of growth and success.
Experience a full day of workshops presented by some of the most recognized leaders in education including:
- Dr. Doug Reeves
- Rick Wormeli
- Betty Hollas
- Cynthia "Mama J" Johnson
- Among many others
Topics will focus on trends effecting leadership, motivation, and student achievement in the 21st century.
This exclusive one-day summit delivers!
- Powerful insights from an intriguing and innovative array of speakers.
- Special morning keynote address and closing reception.
- Unparalleled opportunities to learn, network, and meet new friends.
- More hands-on sessions than ever, plus answers to your toughest questions.
- Comprehensive Summit Resource Book.
- Exclusive preview of the Crystal Springs Bookstore, featuring a wide range
of top educational products and services.
For more information, or to register, call 1-800-462-1478.
Administrator Summit Registration is $379 and includes all Summit events
and meals, including the Closing Reception.
National Conference on DI 2010 registration is required to attend the
Administrator Summit.
This exclusive Summit, a prelude to the 2010 National Conference on Differentiated Instruction, is designed expressly for administrators, principals, superintendents, and other high-level school leaders.
Once again, we’ve raised the bar with an elite list of speakers and authors.
 | Sharon Faber, Ed.D.Sharon is an internationally recognized speaker and consultant with more than 30 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and trainer. A literacy expert, she wrote the best-selling book How to Teach Reading When You Are Not a Reading Teacher. |   | Jim GrantAn internationally-renowned educator and popular speaker, Jim offers practical strategies to help all students learn. He is the author of The More Ways You Teach, The More Students You Reach and Death of Common Sense in Our Schools. |  | Betty HollasBetty is a veteran educator with more than 24 years of exemplary teaching experience. She is a former Teacher of the Year and has enthusiastically shared her strategies with fellow educators since 1982. Betty is the co-author of several best-selling books including Differentiating Instruction in a Whole-Group Setting. |  | Cynthia "Mama J" Johnson, Ed.D.Cynthia is a national consultant recognized for her work with reaching and teaching today's youth. Motivating educators across the United States, she is a highly-requested keynote speaker and professional development trainer with a proven track record of nearly two decades. |  | Doug Reeves, Ph.D.As the founder of The Leadership and Learning Center, Doug has worked with education, business, nonprofit, and government organizations throughout the world. He is the author of more than 20 books on leadership and organizational effectiveness. Twice named to the Harvard University Distinguished Authors Series, Doug was voted the Brock International Laureate for his contributions to education, and has won several distinguished awards. |   | Rick WormeliRick offers a wealth of experience having worked as a middle-grades teacher, human growth and development teacher, and staff development educator. Rick is the author of Day One & Beyond, Fair Isn't Always Equal, and Differentiation: From Planning to Practice. |
The role of today’s school leader is more complex and challenging than ever. To step up to the next level of growth and success, you need fresh ideas, innovative approaches, and proven leadership strategies.
Join an elite gathering of leaders at SDE’s exclusive, once-a-year summit designed exclusively for administrators, principals, superintendents, and aspiring school leaders. At this—the ONLY high-level meeting on DI and leadership—you’ll get up-to-date on the latest trends effecting leadership, motivation, and student achievement in the 21st century.
Come meet and learn from the nation’s top experts in educational leadership and differentiated instruction, including keynote speaker Dr. Doug Reeves, the highly respected author and expert on organizational effectiveness.
This special gathering will serve as a springboard to change in your school or district—whether you’re getting ready to implement DI or you’ve started your journey and want to assess and build upon the progress you’ve made.
We can’t think of a better way to jump-start your week at the 2010 National Conference on Differentiated Instruction.
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High Impact Learning |
Dr. Doug Reeves |
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How can school leaders save time and money in these challenging times? By focusing on those specific leadership decisions that have the greatest impact on student learning. Join Dr. Doug Reeves, one of the world's leading leadership experts, as he shares new research that examines the relationship between educators' decisions and gains in student achievement. And take home interactive exercises you can use in your own school system to ensure high-impact learning.
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Leading Learning for the Struggling Urban Student |
Cynthia “Mama J” Johnson, Ed.D. |
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Gain a new understanding of how urban students are different so you can design and implement programming that meets their needs. "Mama J" shares seven evidence based strategies for each of the following critical areas: How to build positive relationships, tap into the cultural experiences of urban youth, motivate and make connections to increase student achievement, and teach urban youth how to become and remain resilient.
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Q&A Session with Dr. Doug Reeves |
Doug Reeves, Ph.D. |
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There's one thing we know for sure ... Dr. Doug Reeves' keynote on "High Impact Learning" will generate new thinking AND new questions! Here's your chance to get answers to your most pressing questions and take home new insight into how leaders in your school and district can impact student learning.
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Where to Begin with DI: An Admin Perspective |
Rick Wormeli |
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Most of the faculty is ready to differentiate instruction and assessment, but the road ahead is murky. Where do you start? How do you follow through on the initiative? Come hear Rick's practical tips for moving forward with DI and weaving it into your daily culture.
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Making the Playing Field Equal: Creating Success for All Students |
Sharon Faber, Ed.D. |
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How can you create a school where teachers meet the needs of students who live in poverty? How do you increase the academic achievement of these students? And, how can you establish an atmosphere that's conducive to their success? Sharon shares classroom environment and instructional strategies for educators of all grades and subject areas.
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Assessment in the Differentiated School: What Administrators Need to Know |
Rick Wormeli |
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Get up to speed on what constitutes effective and ineffective pre-, formative, and summative assessments so you can better support teachers. Based on that background, Rick discusses questions that will determine if teachers are using assessments effectively. Plus, learn how assessment changes when teachers differentiate.
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From Teaching Focused to Learning Focused: What Effective Leaders Do To Develop & Sustain Collaboration |
Betty Hollas |
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Shift your school's culture from typical isolation to collaboration for higher student achievement. Your teachers will be more likely to collect and use assessment data systemically when working collaboratively. This session will help you be more intentional about helping teachers collaborate and share hands on experiences to increase your staff's collaboration skills.
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I’m a New Administrator, HELP! |
Sharon Faber, Ed.D. |
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School administrators are a distinct group. They have specific needs and traits. If you're eager to become a successful school leader, you need to master them. Join Sharon for a look at the skills and characteristics you need to develop and excel in this important role.
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How Administrators Can Help Teachers Find Time for Instruction |
Jim Grant |
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The time bound school structure is the unacknowledged design flaw in American education. How can you increase teaching and learning time? Jim shares two dozen practical ways as he outlines how to move beyond the "fixed point" curriculum to a "fixed amount of time" model.
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Motivating Staff & Colleagues to Differentiate |
Rick Wormeli |
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New initiatives—like DI—can be dead on arrival if teachers are cynical, fearful, overworked, or suffering from low morale. Rick provides 40 practical and proven strategies for helping teachers and their leaders embrace new initiatives—even those who are hesitant or go "kicking and screaming" into the unfamiliar.
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Tricky Issues of Differentiation & How Effective Leaders Respond |
Betty Hollas |
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Discover new ways to handle the many tricky issues involved in supporting the work of teachers in differentiation. Betty provides practical ideas and strategies on grading in the differentiated classroom, communication with parents, addressing the compatibility of the standards movement and differentiation, keeping differentiation alive in the school, and paying attention to the norms that support a healthy school culture.
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Collaborative Leadership: Developing & Sustaining Effective Teams |
Cynthia “Mama J” Johnson, Ed.D. |
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Ready to move your classroom, school, or district to the next level while meeting the demands of NCLB? This is the place to start. Learn how to implement research-based strategies that will transform student-adult relationships, put the focus on teaching and learning, and build leadership capacity among all stakeholders.
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School Culture & Leadership: How They Affect Student Achievement |
Sharon Faber, Ed.D. |
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How does an effective leader develop a school culture where parents, teachers, and students want to increase student achievement? Sharon examines the components of a positive school environment where teachers and students thrive. And, with humor and research, you'll learn how to create a school climate where failure is not an option.
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What Keeps Principals Awake At Night & What to Do About It |
Jim Grant |
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An unprecedented range of high impact issues face the 21st century principal. Take control with the four action steps Jim prescribes. Learn how to move beyond denial, identify the issues, share responsibility, and implement real-world solutions that work!
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How to Maintain DI in Your School |
Rick Wormeli |
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You've done the introductory professional development. But now you're wondering if differentiated instruction will last beyond the current leadership that guides it. Join Rick for a practical look at how to maintain differentiated instruction today and across the decade ahead.
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Differentiating Staff Development |
Betty Hollas |
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Differentiation requires teachers to learn more ways to be responsive to different learning needs. It's the job of leaders to support and coach teachers wherever they are in this journey. Betty shares numerous techniques to help you differentiate professional learning for the needs of your staff.
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Every Classroom, Every Day: Monitoring Instruction to Improve Student Achievement |
Cynthia “Mama J” Johnson, Ed.D. |
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Jump-start greater student achievement with these evidence-based strategies and techniques for monitoring the instructional environment of your school. "Mama J" identifies seven instructional methods to look for when you observe and monitor every classroom, every day.
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Literacy & Leadership, A Winning Combination |
Sharon Faber, Ed.D. |
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Students can't meet the standards if they can't read. So administrators must guide teachers as they teach reading and writing in any content area. Sharon focuses on what you can do to create a building culture where reading and writing are key elements in all content areas.
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The challenges of leadership are extraordinary.
Join an elite gathering of leaders at this exclusive, once-a-year summit.
To register for the Administrator Summit 2010, please call 1-800-462-1478 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7 pm ET) and ask to speak with a customer satisfaction representative.
Tuition:
Administrator Summit Registration is $379 and includes all in-depth sessions, events and meals, including the Closing Reception.
School purchase orders are welcome!
National Conference on Differentiated Instruction registration is required to attend the Administrator Summit. The Summit begins the Saturday before the start of National DI and is open only to administrators, principals and education leaders. Separate registration and tuition are required. Free principal offer does not apply.
Refunds and cancellations
If for any reason you cannot attend, 100% of your paid registration will be refunded when you notify SDE at least 1 week in advance of the event start date. Notifications after this time will be refunded less a $25 service fee. Paid registrants may send a substitute.
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