High School Redesign: Expanding Resources and Opportunities through School/Business Partnerships
Live Satellite Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 1pm-3pm ET Satellite Downlink
Streaming Media version available online after Monday, October 8, 2007
Changes in the structures and administration of high school programs are needed for all students to be successful in their high school experience. School/business partnerships offer new connections, opportunities and resources for all students, including students with disabilities. This conference will feature Breaking Ranks II: Strategies for Leading High School Reform developed by the National Association of Secondary School Principles.
Presenters:
Jay Engeln, Resident Practitioner for School/Business Partnerships, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
Judith C. Richardson, Associate Director for School Improvement, NASSP
Ellen Romett, Managing Director, Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)
Redesigning Teacher Preparation: Collaborative Programs in General and Special Education
Live Satellite Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 1pm-3pm ET
Streaming Media version available online after Monday, November 19, 2007
Increased expectations for student achievement and teacher quality make teacher preparation a central focus for improving American schools. As more students demonstrating a diversity of abilities and needs enter school, teachers must teach and work collaboratively to ensure success for all students, including those who have disabilities. This conference will address approaches and competencies for higher education teacher preparation that will lead to highly qualified teachers in every American classroom.
Presenter:
Linda Blanton, Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, Florida International University
Redesigning Instructional Delivery: Co-Teaching as a Strategy for Success
Live Satellite Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2008 1pm-3pm ET
Streaming Media version available online after Monday, March 10, 2008
Diversity and high expectations are hallmarks in American classrooms. While highly qualified teachers are essential for ensuring the success of all students, appropriate strategies for using these teachers in the most effective manner to meet student needs makes the difference. This conference will focus on the use of co-teaching as the strategy for delivering instruction and services.
Presenter:
Marilyn Friend, Chairperson and Professor of Education Department of Specialized Education Services, University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Moving From High School to Post-school Opportunities: Transition Components and Strategies for High School Redesign
Live Satellite Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 1pm-3pm ET
Streaming Media version available online after Monday, May 12, 2008
With increased accountability under No Child Left Behind for student outcomes based on high standards and demanding content, many educators and parents are asking questions about transition and its place in high school restructuring. The presenters will discuss the importance of a continuing focus on transition, some of the components and strategies necessary for successful programs, the importance of youth/young adult participation in policy and practice, and the resources to support successful implementation.
Presenters:
Bill East, Executive Director, National Association of State Directors of Special Education
Carl Suter, Executive Director, Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation
Carolyn Roman, Young Adult Advocate
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