DRAFT Agenda for the Spring 2015 MACTE Meeting

Agenda for the Spring 2015 MACTE Meeting
in conjunction with DESE
March 2-4, 2015
Capitol Plaza
Jefferson City, Missouri
Monday – March 2, 2015 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
10:00 AM11:30
Beginning Teacher & Principal Subcommitee
Facilitator: Hap Hairston
Room: Carnegies
Missouri Council of Education Deans
Facilitator: Jana Neiss
Room: Jefferson
12:00 PM
Lunch on your own
1:00 PM
Deans and Program Leaders
Topic: MoSPE
Facilitator: Hap Hairston
3:00 PM
Deans and Program Leaders with Leadership & Counseling Programs
Topic: Performance Assessments in Leadership and Counseling
Facilitator: Hap Hairston
Room: Jefferson
4:00 PM7:00 PM
Executive Board Meeting
Room: Jefferson
Room: Lincoln
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Tuesday – MARCH 3, 2015 REGULAR CONFERENCE BEGINS
8:00 AM
Registration Begins in the Ballroom Foyer. Registration table open until
5:00pm
9:00 AM5:00 PM
Community College Meeting
Facilitator: Angie Miller
9:00 AM10:45 AM
DESE Meeting with Field and Clinical Coordinators
Facilitator: Hap Hairston
Moderator:
Topic 1: Too Stressed to De-Stress: Incorporating Stress-Reduction Techniques
into Pre-Service Teacher Education.
Presenters: Linda Bradley, Curtis Mason, Molly Sartorius, Terri Zeilenga
Abstract: Our presentation will describe our efforts at incorporating stressreduction techniques within our student teaching practicum including the benefits,
roadblocks, and plans for the future.
Room: Jefferson A
Room: Springfield
Room: Lincoln
Topic 2: Employment and Retention Data Consortium
Presenters: Tim Wall & Mike McBride
Abstract: Three of the four “ingredients” recently put forth by the US
Department of Education regulations to rate teacher preparation programs are
grounded in employment and retention data. These include: student learning
outcomes; employment and retention with focus on high needs schools; and
survey data of graduates and employers. In short, we must know more about
where our students teach and their ability to teach. With that in mind, this
participatory workshop will be an opportunity to discuss and plan how this data
can be better collected in Missouri. This data will need to include teacher
preparation program completers that teach out of state, at private institutions and
in the area of their academic minor. The goal of this presentation is to plan
improvements to the current DESE system of data gathering, or to develop a
parallel system to gather this vital data.
Moderator:
Room: Carnegies
10:45 AM
Break
11:00 AM
DESE Meeting with Certification Officers
Topic:
Facilitators: Margery Tanner
Room: Lincoln
*Danishes, Fruit, Coffee, Juice, Tea, and Water will be available in all meetings.
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11:00 AM
Breakout Session 1:
Topic 1: Assessment Guru’s
Abstract: This session provides an open forum for those charged with
management of data collection and management for EPPs to share issues, data
management ideas, and mutual support.
Presenters:
Room: Jefferson A
Moderator:
Topic 2: Developing 21st Century Teachers: Going Beyond Direct Instruction
in Teacher Preparation Programs.
Abstract: Does your instructional approach provide a strong model for future
educators? In this fast paced session, you will discover how to establish a culture
of learning within your college courses which models best practices for 21st century
learning. Participants will also discover ways to promote active engagement
between university students and the community they serve. Finally, participants
will leave this the session with assessment techniques designed to foster authentic
assessment formats.
Presenter: Tina M. Risse
Room: Carnegies
Moderator: Joyce Downing
Topic3: Workin’ Day and Night” on Tips to Score Well on the MoPTA
Presenter: Candace S. Fairbairn
Abstract: The Missouri Pre-Service Teacher Assessment (MoPTA) will be in
place for teacher candidate licensure in the fall of 2015. Preparation programs in
the state of Missouri are implementing all or some of the tasks into their program
coursework and student teaching semester. The MoPTA assesses the instructional
capability of teacher candidates as it relates to contextual factors, resources,
knowledge of students, assessment/data collection, planning and instruction, and
overall research based teaching practice to measure and inform student learning.
In preparing our teacher candidates for success, this presentation will offer tips for
scoring solidly and well on the MoPTA. Teacher Candidates have given
permission for their samples to be shared.
Room: Jefferson B
12:00-1:30PM
1:30 PM
Lunch (on your own)
Session 1:
Room: Lincoln
Topic: Enhancing Preservice Teachers’ Understanding of the Educational
Needs of Diverse Learners Using Simulation Based Learning
Abstract: The ineffectiveness of pre-service teacher experiences for preparing
them to
understand the educational need of diverse learners has been documented.
Traditionally, pre-service teachers’ training was limited to courses and field
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experiences. This study evaluated the use of a Simulation Based Learning tool,
simSchool, as a supplement to coursework and field experiences.
Presenters: Dr. Melanie Bishop, Dr. Timothy Delicath , Mr. David Collum
Session 2
Topic: Mining the MoGEA: Quantitative Analysis of MoGEA data by
Ethnicity and Gender
Abstract: This research presentation will analyze Missouri General Education
Assessment (MoGEA) test scores from several Missouri educator preparation
programs, report the results and recommendations of researcher Dr. Jeff
Edmonds, and provide a forum for policy analysis and discussion. This is a
quantitative analysis of Missouri teacher candidate MoGEA scores by ethnicity,
gender, and institutional type. With an introduction recapping tying into previous
“Babies in the Bathwater” presentations from Dr. Wall and Mike McBride, this
session will cite evidence of candidate variables which may correlate to teacher
candidate success in the MoGEA.
Presenters: Jeff Edmonds, Tim Wall, Mike McBride, Dan Gordon
Room: Jefferson A
Topic 3: University-School Partnerships, Professional Learning
Communities, and Best Practices for Creating Sustainable Effective Practice
and Field Placements for Student Teachers: “My College Professor Must
Have Lost His Mind-He is Teaching Middle School!”
Presenters: C.P. Gause
Abstract: This interactive multi-media presentation and case study presents results and
insights into being embedded as a 6th grade public middle school teacher in a “high
impact” magnet middle school in an urban district while serving as a College Professor.
The results are startling and provide specific insights into the difficulty of maintaining
sustainable PLCs and USPs as vehicles for creating effective field placements for clinical
practice and student teachers. Participants will depart the session with a “tool kit” of best
practices for developing and sustaining effective partnership placements.
Moderator:
3:30 PM
Break – Snacks & Drinks Provided
3:45 PM
Breakout Session 2:
Room: Carnegies
Atrium
Topic 1: The MEP and Host Teacher Feedback: Is there a relationship?
Abstract: All teacher candidates are now taking the Missouri Educator Profile,
but how does the information in that assessment relate to other measures? This
exploratory research study began with a locally developed instrument for
practicum host teachers to evaluate teacher candidates. Specific items on this
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instrument were aligned to the MEES and MEP domains. This instrument was
used for two semesters, and then the researchers randomly selected a small
sample to test the hypothesis that there would be a correlation between the two
instruments. This session will involve discussion about uses of the MEP and
using the MEP in context of other sources of evidence.
Room: Lincoln
Presenter: Jill Hutcheson
Moderator: Robert Williams
Topic 2: Bringing university field experience and PK-12 partners together.
Abstract: A group of district HR and university field experience personnel have
formed a collaborative group to discuss the issues surrounding field experiences
for teacher candidates. We affectionately call these the “Meeting of the Minds”.
Together, we have identified the challenges that are specific to our region and the
concept of having university students in the PK-12 school setting. With open
dialogue and brainstorming sessions, we have been able to identify solutions to
those “pesky” problems that each of us face each time requests go from
universities to districts. Some are simple, like creating a standard template for
everyone to use. Some are more challenging and will continue to be topics for
more work in the future. We will present what we have learned, and have open
discussion in the session, to share what others have learned to make partnerships
with districts, successful to everyone.
Presenter: Natalie Cobb & Dea Marx
Room: Carnegies
Moderator:
Topic 3: A Continuation of Conversations on the MEES and Student
Teacher Evaluations –Trainings with Principals, University Supervisors,
University content professors, and Cooperating Teachers
Abstract: This session is a continuation of discussions from MACTE’s Fall 2014
conference. The state of Missouri has narrowed down the new Missouri Educator
Evaluation System to sixteen indicators for student teachers. This presentation
will focus on training principals, university supervisors, university content
professors and cooperating teachers on the content of these indicators and what to
look for when engaged in classroom observations with student teachers.
Presenters will facilitate discussions on the identification of effective teaching
practices supported by the MEES and foster a better understanding of the MEES
process as it relates to student teaching.
Presenter: Tim Wall, Mike McBride, Dan Gordon, Greg Rich, David Kiene
Moderator:
Room: St. Louis
5:00 PM
Small Group Meetings
Community Colleges
Moderator: Angie Miller
Room: Springfield
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Public Colleges/Universities
Moderators: Paul Yoder/Cheryl Malm
Room: Lincoln
Private Colleges/Universities
Room: Carnegies
Moderators: Alex Cuenca/Karen Garber-Miller
5:30 PM
Reception and cash bar
Room: Atrium Area
6:00 PM
Banquet
Room: Jefferson
Speaker: Mark Gideon Holding Your Head Above Water – Dealing with
Change in Education Today
Moderator: Shawn Young
Abstract: This presentation focuses on post-secondary institutions who train
teachers and the challenges they face with changes in assessment and national
accreditation. A motivational and humorous approach will be used to remind the
audience what is the essence of that change and how to deal with it…and survive!
Dinner Options: Chicken Bruschetta, Pot Roast or Lemon Orzo Primavera
(vegetarian) with Tiger or Lemon Cake for dessert.
Wednesday – March 4, 2015 REGULAR CONFERENCE CONTINUES
7:45 AM
Registration Continues in the Lobby. Registration table open until 11:00 am.
8:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet and Business Meeting
9:30 AM
Sessions
Room: 1
Topic 1: Pilot to Bombardier: Prepare for launch of the MoPTA!
Presenter: Carol Sargent, Dea Marx
Room: St. Louis
Abstract: Join us in an exhilarating presentation as we detail our journey to pilot
the MoPTA and ‘deliver the goods’ to teacher candidates, cooperating mentor
teachers, and university supervisors. You’ll thrill to the description of both live
and digital (Zoom!) presentations. You will hear first-hand accounts of how our
passengers survived the journey and learn what changes we’ll make as we map
our next trip. Bombs away!
Topic 2: Outstanding Beginning Teacher Workshop 1: Engaging All
Learners with Interactive Graphic Organizers: Make & Take Workshop
Room: Springfield
Presenters: Ms. Libby Dierking & Dr. Deborah Orr, University of Central
Missouri
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Abstract: Every teacher looks for different strategies that will engage all
learners. Interactive notebooks using three-dimensional graphic organizers are
unique and highly motivating. Learn not only how to teach students the steps in
creating these organizers, but also ways to connect them with content.
Topic 3: Outstanding Beginning Teacher Workshop 2: Teacher Tackle Box
Room: Kansas City
Presenter: Sue Nothstein
Abstract: Colleges and universities do a wonderful job of preparing our new teachers in the art
of teaching. They graduate with impressive knowledge of curriculum and best practices. Often,
the missing preparatory information, which constitutes the “IT” factor in successful teaching, is
the “heart” in the art of education. The majority of the job of teachers is communication and
building relationships. A teacher must develop skills and techniques to connect with each student,
their parents, staff, administrators and the community. This presentation shows teachers how to
quickly get to know their students personally and academically at the beginning of the year
without interfering with valuable curriculum time.
Topic 4: Outstanding Beginning Teacher Workshop 3: Beyond the
Classroom Walls
Room: Sedalia
Abstract: Despite what some may initially think teaching is not a career that
takes place only within the walls of a classroom. It is an exciting and complex
profession that has the potential to touch people beyond the walls. It can bring
amazing growth experiences for students and teachers alike. As an everdeveloping professional you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively
with truly exceptional experts and authorities. You will have the opportunity to
engage and inspire learners to become both consumers and producers of
knowledge inside and outside of the classroom. This panel of presenters will
share their initiatives to help middle and high school teachers fully engage
learners with the curriculum beyond the classroom and into communities. The
presenters have been fortunate to learn from fellow educators and engage in
exciting educational opportunities in the metro area, across the country and
around the world. We are excited to share our experiences connecting students
with the world beyond the classroom. We will help you consider ways to take
unique learning adventure with your students.
Presenter: Karen Garber-Miller, Stacy Keith, Natalie Cobb, Alicia Murillo and
Others
10:45 AM
Welcome Outstanding Beginning Teachers
Room: Jefferson
11:15 AM
Round Table Discussions with Outstanding Beginning Room: Jefferson
Teachers
12:15 PM
Ruth Brinkmann Awardee:
Room: Jefferson
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Facilitator: Angie Miller
12:30 PM
Outstanding Beginning Teachers Luncheon and Awards:
Speaker: Mark Gideon Finally! I am a REAL teacher…NOW What Do I
Do?
Facilitator: Shawn Young
Room: Jefferson
Abstract: This presentation will give beginning teachers some insight into the
pitfalls and pratfalls of those first years of teaching. Challenges for new teachers
in our current education system will be discussed. New teachers will take away
from this presentation some hope for their future, new confidence in their
instruction and some laughter to tuck away for a “rainy” day.
Menu Chicken Dijonnaise or Pasta with Marinara (vegetarian)
2:00 PM
Conclusion of the Conference- Hill Visits with OBT and IHEs
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