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July 27-July 30 & August 3-August 7

Creekview High School

3201 Old Denton Road

Carrollton, Texas

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Accommodations

Child Care Options

Child Care Registration Forms

Conference Planner

General Information

GT Hours

Keynote Speakers

Meals

New Hires

Parking

Registration

Session Information

Social Media & Technology

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Who do I contact if I need accommodations?

CFB will provide accommodations for employees at the Learn More-Achieve More

Conference. Contact Randi Wells, Executive Director of Special Education, at 972-968-

5800 to request accommodations.

What if I need day care for my children?

The District Child Development Academy (for children ages birth-pre-school) and After

the Bell (for children in kindergarten through 5th grade) will be available, for a daily fee,

for District employees. After the Bell for Special Needs students will also be available.

The Child Development Academy will need to be reserved by June 5th for current staff

members so that the facility is appropriately staffed. If you make a reservation for the

Child Development Academy and decide to not attend the conference, the cost of the

child care is non-refundable due to staffing considerations. Deadline for cancelling or

modifying child care reservations at the CDA is July 10, 2015. The CDA is located at

2325 Heads Lane, Carrollton, Texas 75007. Hours of operation for the CDA during the

Learn More-Achieve More Conference are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

After the Bell will be available at Blair, Good, Landry, McWhorter, and Rainwater from

7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. ATB Services for students with special needs will be at Landry

(elementary) and R.L. Turner High School (secondary).

Registration fees and activity fees will be waived for children enrolled in the CDA or

After the Bell during the conference.

See cost and registration information on pages 13-15 of this brochure.

Will I be able to earn GT Update Hours at the Learn More-Achieve More

Conference?

Yes. The session listing includes a column labeled GT Update Hours. Sessions

awarding GT Update hours are designated in this column.

Where do I find general information and Lost & Found at the conference?

A general information table will be available at the second floor main entrance at

Creekview High School. Lost & Found will be at the general information table, along

with maps. Maps will also be available in the CFB Events app. Greeters will be

stationed to help you find your way to sessions throughout the conference.

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Who are the keynote speakers?

Dr. Burns, Superintendent of CFBISD, will give welcoming remarks on Monday,

July 27 at 8:00 AM and Monday, August 3 at 8:00 AM to kick off each week of the

conference.

Marc Prensky is the keynote speaker on Wednesday, July 29 at 8:30 AM and 1:00

PM.

Marc Prensky is an internationally acclaimed thought leader, speaker, writer, consultant, and designer in the field of education.

Considered one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between education and technology, Marc’s professional focus is on designing better pedagogy and curriculum for the digital generation, and on helping people understand how to thrive in the digital age.

Marc’s ideas are both practical and visionary. Strategy+Business magazine calls him “That rare visionary who implements.” He has spoken in over 35 countries, and presents regularly throughout the globe.

Marc recently founded THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL FUTURE EDUCATION, a not-for-profit organization devoted to advancing the powerful ideas of A New World Curriculum, Future-oriented Education, and Accomplishment-Based Education in primary and secondary education worldwide.

Marc strives to understand the perspective of today’s students, offering solutions both for how to teach and motivate them, as well as for how to motivate and reinvigorate teachers. Through his writings and talks, Marc helps educators learn to adapt their offerings in ways that are far more effective for today and tomorrow, including both new curriculum and a new form of “partnering” between teachers and students. Prensky focuses on how to best put human minds and digital tools together wisely — in school and in life. In his talks to business groups, Marc shows audiences how to work with young people successfully in the turbulent 21st century.

Marc is the author of five books: From Digital Natives to Digital Wisdom (Corwin, 2012) Teaching Digital Natives (Corwin, 2010), Don’t Bother Me, Mom, I’m Learning (Paragon House, 2006), Digital Game-Based Learning (McGraw Hill, 2001) and Brain Gain: Technology and the Quest for Digital Wisdom (Palgrave MacMillan 2012). He is also the author of the 2001 article Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants. Marc’s books and articles have been translated into over 10 languages. Marc has two new books in progress: “Practical Future-education”, and “New Basics and New Balance for a New Age”. They will appear shortly.

As a part of his talks around the globe, Marc initiates and conducts unique educator-student (and manager-worker) dialogs about the teaching, training and learning

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processes — it is often the first time the groups have ever spoken to each other about these important subjects.

Marc is a strong proponent of “passion-based learning” — i.e. teachers’ knowing and using students’ individual passions as motivators — and of students’ participation in the design of their own education. He helps educators teach future-oriented skills — including problem-solving, partnering, collaborating in online communities, video-making and programming — as an integrated part of all curricula.

Marc’s innovative combination of pedagogy and technology is becoming increasingly accepted and used worldwide as the wave of the future.

Alan November is the keynote speaker on Thursday, July 30 at 8:30 AM.

Alan thrives on confirming and challenging

educators’ thoughts about what’s possible in

the world of teaching and learning. More than

anything, he is a teacher at heart, with a wealth

of experience teaching learners of all ages.

Alan November is an international leader in education technology. He began his career

as an oceanography teacher and dorm counselor at an island reform school for boys in

Boston Harbor. While Alan was a computer science teacher in Lexington, MA, he was

probably the first teacher in the world to have a student project on line in 1984, a

database for the handicapped. He has been director of an alternative high school,

computer coordinator, technology consultant and university lecturer. He has helped

schools, governments and industry leaders improve the quality of education through

technology.

Audiences enjoy Alan’s humor and wit as he pushes the boundaries of how to improve

teaching and learning. His areas of expertise include planning across curriculum, staff

development, new school design, community building and leadership development. He

has delivered keynotes and workshops in all fifty states, across Canada and throughout

the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Central America.

Alan was named one of the nation’s fifteen most influential thinkers of the decade by

Technology and Learning Magazine. In 2001, he was listed as one of eight educators to

provide leadership into the future by the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse. In 2007,

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he was selected to speak at the Cisco Public Services Summit during the Nobel Prize

Festivities in Stockholm, Sweden. His writing includes numerous articles and two best-

selling books, Empowering Students with Technology and Web Literacy for Educators.

Alan was co-founder of the Stanford Institute for Educational Leadership Through

Technology and is most proud of being selected as one of the original five national

Christa McAuliffe Educators.

Each summer Alan leads the Building Learning Communities summer conference with

world-class presenters and international participants.

Visit http://novemberlearning.com/blc for more details.

Dr. Tina Bryson is the keynote speaker on Monday, August 3 at 8:30 AM and 1:00

PM.

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is the co-author (with Dan Siegel)

of the New York Times Best Selling THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD (Random House

Delacorte, 2011), which has now been published in over twenty languages, and

the New York Times best-selling NO-DRAMA DISCIPLINE (Random House Bantam,

2014). She is a psychotherapist at Pediatric and Adolescent Psychology Associates in

Arcadia, California, where she offers parenting consultations and provides therapy to

children and adolescents. She keynotes conferences and conducts workshops for

parents, educators, and clinicians all over the world, and she has written for numerous

publications, for example mom.me, SkillForKids and the PBS series “This Emotional

Life.” She has also co-hosted a web-based parenting show and makes frequent media

appearances at venues like TIME, “Good Morning America,” Huffington

Post, and Redbook. She is the Child Development Specialist at Saint Mark’s School in

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Altadena, the Director of Parenting Education at the Mindsight Institute, the Director for

Child Development for Camp Chippewa in Cass Lake, Minnesota, and the Child

Development Director for Lantern Camps. Tina earned her Ph.D. from the University of

Southern California, where her research explored attachment science, childrearing

theory, and the emerging field of interpersonal neurobiology.

Tina emphasizes that before she’s a parenting educator, or a researcher, she’s a

mom. She limits her clinical practice and speaking engagements so that she can spend

time with her family. Alongside her husband of 19 years, parenting her three boys is

what makes her happiest: “They’re my heart. Their personalities make life so much

fun. They’ve also made my research very personal, helping bring together the different

roles I play in my life, where I’m part-time educator/researcher, and full-time Little-

League-mom/super-Jedi-spy-with-laser-powers. As I’ve studied attachment and

childrearing theory and the science of how brains work, I’ve been able to apply that

knowledge and let it help me parent more.”

Where do I park?

Parking is available on-site at Creekview High School at 3201 Old Denton Drive,

Carrollton. There are two lots available in the front of the building. Please leave the

visitor spots open for Creekview families coming to enroll and register for classes.

Additional parking will be available at Blalack Middle School. Shuttle service between

Creekview and Blalack will run throughout the day beginning at 7:30 AM and ending at

4:30 PM from the front circle of Creekview to the front of Blalack Middle School.

What are my options for breakfast, lunch, and snacks?

Healthy and affordable food options will be available during the breakfast and lunch

hours. We encourage conference participants to eat lunch on-site to build networks

with colleagues and take advantage of additional programming during the lunch hour,

such as Benefits enrollment, Innovation Station, & Fitness Revolution! In addition to

meal service, several student organizations will provide snack options for purchase.

Complimentary water and coffee will be provided throughout the conference. See menu

options and pricing for Breakfast & Lunch on page 9 of this brochure.

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Do New Hires attend this conference?

Yes! New Hire Academy is part of this conference. We encourage staff new to CFB to

attend as many sessions as they wish; however, the required New Hire Sessions

include: Culture, Classroom Management, Special Populations in CFB, Content Area

Sessions, & PDAS (for teachers who have not yet had PDAS training). Please attend

the Culture Session prior to the Classroom Management Session. Staff new to CFB will

need log-in and password credentials to register for sessions on the CFB Events app.

The District Helpdesk can assist with this information. Contact the Helpdesk at 972-

968-HELP.

Where do I find the schedule of sessions?

The schedule of sessions is available in a PDF sent to all staff members, as well as on

the Educational Services Website at:

http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/CFBISD/Departments/Educational_Services

The schedule of sessions is organized in two formats: by strand and by date and time.

What are the conference strands?

Conference Strands highlight areas of interest. Participants may take one session or

multiple sessions in a particular strand. Participants may attend sessions in multiple

strands. The Visioning Strand is designed as a 3 day institute to deepen understanding

and learning about a changing vision for public education in Texas. Strands include:

Advanced Academics

Bilingual/ESL

Data-Driven Instruction

Digital Learning

Early Intervention

Fine Arts

Health & Wellness

Instructional Improvement

Language Arts

Management

Mathematics

New Hires

Science

Social Studies

Social-Emotional Needs

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Special Education

Visioning

Workforce Readiness

World Languages

Which sessions should I attend?

The conference is designed so that participants can personalize their learning

experience. If you have questions about which sessions may be most beneficial for

your continued professional growth, seek guidance from your principal or supervisor.

How do I register?

Use the Schedule of Sessions to pre-plan which sessions you wish to attend. On May

15, download the CFB Events app from the Apple Store or Android Play Store. A web-

based version for registration will also be available on May 15th with the link provided at

the Educational Services Website at

http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/CFBISD/Departments/Educational_Services

Use CFB Events to register for your summer sessions.

Is there a deadline for registration?

Registration in the CFB Events app will open on May 15, 2015. Registration will close

on June 5, 2015. Please check CFB Events for updates and changes.

Is there a fee for sessions?

There is no cost for sessions for CFB staff.

Can people from outside of CFB attend the conference?

The Learn More-Achieve More Conference is for current CFB staff only.

What if a session I want to attend has reached capacity?

Check back in CFB Events after June 15. Between June 5 and June 14, we will be

reviewing sessions to close sessions with limited interest or open additional sessions.

Can I attend sessions I did not register for at the conference?

If a session has seats available, you are welcome to change your session registration in

the CFB Events app and attend a different session on-site. If a session is full, you will

not be able to join. A sign will be posted on the door of sessions that are at full

capacity.

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How do I get credit for the sessions?

At the end of each session, a PIN number will be given for attendance credit at the

session. Simply enter the PIN number for the session in the CFB Events app and you

will be awarded credit for attending the session. These credits will be uploaded into our

staff development record-keeping warehouse, ERO.

Will these sessions apply towards the Thanksgiving Comp Days?

Yes, with principal approval. Each Campus Improvement Council determines if the

campus will have 12 hours of professional development and 6 hours of parent

conference contact or 18 hours of professional development. The summer conference

hours will apply for the 12 or 18 hours of professional development comp time with

principal approval.

Will I get hand-outs from sessions?

Session presenters may have minimal hand-outs. Full hand-outs and/or presentations

will be available in the CFB Events app.

How long will resources from sessions be available following the conference?

Session resources will be available in the CFB Events app until June 1, 2016.

Is there a worksheet to help plan my sessions?

Yes, see the conference planner available beginning on page 16 of this booklet.

Will I be able to give feedback on sessions I attend?

Yes! Your feedback is valuable to help CFB improve professional learning experiences.

Following each session, a survey will be available to you in the CFB Events app. In

addition, you may be asked to complete a survey in your session before leaving the

session.

What technology do I need at the conference?

Many sessions will require BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). A limited number of

devices will be available for check-out at the conference in the Creekview Library if you

do not have access to a smart phone, tablet, iPad, or laptop.

How do I follow the conversation on social media?

Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram by using #cfblearn

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Quality Child Care While You

Learn More, Achieve More in C-FB! July 27 – 30 and August 3 – 7

7:00 am – 5:30 pm - Child Development Academy 7:00 am – 6:00 pm - After the Bell Summer Programs

Child Development Academy Newborn through PreK

Kelly PreK Center New & returning children are welcome!

Cost: $35 per day per child

After the Bell Summer Programs

Students completing Kindergarten through 5th grade

Choose either Blair, Good, Landry, McWhorter or Rainwater

Elementary Special Needs @ Landry

Middle & High School Special Needs @ RL Turner

Cost: $ 15/ day – 1 child; $24/day – 2 children; $29/day – 3 children Registration - May 15th through June 5th

To register, complete the Learn More, Achieve More (LMAM) Registration and send to:

Kelly PreK Center Attn: Janet Restivo – LMAM Child Care

2325 Heads Lane Carrollton, Texas 75007

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Learn More Achieve More Conference

After the Bell Registration 2015

Complete this form and send by June 5th to: Kelly PreK Center

Attn: Janet Restivo – LMAM Child Care 2325 Heads Lane

Carrollton, TX 75006 ************************************************************************************************************************ Please indicate the dates that your child(ren) will attend ATB for the Learn More, Achieve More Conference: July 27 _____ July 30 ______ August 5 _______ July 28 _____ August 3 ______ August 6 _______ July 29 _____ August 4 ______ August 7 _______ ATB Summer Site Requested: Blair _____ Good _____ Landry ______ McWhorter ______ Rainwater _______ Special Needs Class: Landry (Elementary) ______ RL Turner (Middle & High) ______

1. Child’s Name: __________________ Home School: ____________________ ATB SUMMER at ___________________________

Age: ________ Birth date: _________ Grade completed June 2015 – kindergarten through 5th

grade:________ 2. Child’s Name: __________________ Home School: ____________________

ATB SUMMER at ___________________________ Age: ________ Birth date: _________ Grade completed June 2015 – kindergarten through 5

th

grade:________ 3. Child’s Name: __________________ Home School: ____________________

ATB SUMMER at ___________________________ Age: ________ Birth date: _________ Grade completed June 2015 – kindergarten through 5

th

grade:________ ************************************************************************************************************************ Parent’s Name: ____________________________________________Phone______________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Street Address: ________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________________

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Learn More Achieve More Conference Child Development Academy Registration 2015

Complete this form and send by June 5th to: Kelly PreK Center

Attn: Janet Restivo – LMAM Child Care 2325 Heads Lane

Carrollton, TX 75006 ************************************************************************************************************************ Please indicate the dates that your child(ren) will attend the Child Development Academy for the Learn More, Achieve More Conference: July 27 _____ July 30 ______ August 5 _______ July 28 _____ August 3 ______ August 6 _______ July 29 _____ August 4 ______ August 7 _______ 1. Child’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Age: ________ Birth date: _________ Special Instructions: _________________________________________________________________________ 2. Child’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Age: ________ Birth date: _________ Special Instructions: ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. Child’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Age: ________ Birth date: _________ Special Instructions: ___________________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************************************************************ Parent’s Name: ____________________________________________Phone______________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Street Address: ________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________________

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Conference Planner

Use the conference planner below to assist you in planning your schedule for the Learn

More-Achieve More Conference.

Monday, July 27, 2015

8:30 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-11:30 AM 8:30 AM-9:50 AM

10:00 AM-11:20 AM

1:00 PM-4:00 PM 1:00 PM-2:20 PM

2:30 PM-3:50 PM

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

8:30 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-11:30 AM 8:30 AM-9:50 AM

10:00 AM-11:20 AM

1:00 PM-4:00 PM 1:00 PM-2:20 PM

2:30 PM-3:50 PM

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

8:30 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-11:30 AM 8:30 AM-9:50 AM

10:00 AM-11:20 AM

1:00 PM-4:00 PM 1:00 PM-2:20 PM

2:30 PM-3:50 PM

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

8:30 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-11:30 AM 8:30 AM-9:50 AM

10:00 AM-11:20 AM

1:00 PM-4:00 PM 1:00 PM-2:20 PM

2:30 PM-3:50 PM

Monday, August 3, 2015

8:30 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-11:30 AM 8:30 AM-9:50 AM

10:00 AM-11:20 AM

1:00 PM-4:00 PM 1:00 PM-2:20 PM

2:30 PM-3:50 PM

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

8:30 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-11:30 AM 8:30 AM-9:50 AM

10:00 AM-11:20 AM

1:00 PM-4:00 PM 1:00 PM-2:20 PM

2:30 PM-3:50 PM

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

8:30 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-11:30 AM 8:30 AM-9:50 AM

10:00 AM-11:20 AM

1:00 PM-4:00 PM 1:00 PM-2:20 PM

2:30 PM-3:50 PM

Thursday, August 6, 2015

8:30 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-11:30 AM 8:30 AM-9:50 AM

10:00 AM-11:20 AM

1:00 PM-4:00 PM 1:00 PM-2:20 PM

2:30 PM-3:50 PM

Friday, August 7, 2015

8:30 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-11:30 AM 8:30 AM-9:50 AM

10:00 AM-11:20 AM

1:00 PM-4:00 PM 1:00 PM-2:20 PM

2:30 PM-3:50 PM