Thursday, Nov. 3, 8:00 a.m.–Noon
Begin your Convo experience early with your choice of sessions at world-class venues, with inspiring presenters, on essential topics. To join us for one of these exciting events, be sure to reserve your spot ($30 additional fee) when you register for Convo.
Reggio Emilia-Influenced Early Childhood Center
Visit St. Mary’s Child Center for a unique opportunity to learn about the acclaimed Reggio Emilia philosophy and curriculum. Observe each classroom firsthand to see how the Reggio method, which incorporates a constructivist and multiple intelligence approach, is implemented in an urban early childhood center. The tour and classroom visits are followed by a discussion with the Center’s passionate and energetic teachers. Guaranteed to make you want to return to preschool! Especially for grades PreK–3 educators.
“The Power of Children” at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
At the world’s largest children’s museum, take part in an extraordinary learning experience focused on the exhibit The Power of Children: Making a Difference, where Ruby Bridges, Anne Frank, and Ryan White are portrayed through live theatre and interactive experiences. Participants receive units that extend museum learning experiences into the classroom and can enjoy touring the museum after the workshop. Especially for grades 3–8 teachers.
“Visual Thinking Strategies” at the Indianapolis Museum of Art
Using this world-class museum’s inspiring displays and new outdoor sculpture garden and nature conservation lab, experience Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) and technology in two alternating breakout sessions—Perspective, Geometry, and Art; and Science and Art—then learn how to bring these approaches into your classroom. After the workshop, take a personal tour of the museum, walk around the beautifully landscaped grounds, or enjoy lunch in the café.
Management and Motivation: Reaching the Tough to Teach
Get equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to design an effective classroom management plan and inspire the cooperation of reluctant learners. In this highly interactive session with Dr. Sylvia Rockwell, expert in working with at-risk students, engage in simulations, discussions, case study exploration, and the construction of targeted management and motivation tools for your classroom. Leave with a copy of Dr. Rockwell’s latest book. Presented at the hotel.
Realizing the Teacher-Leader Within: It All Begins with You
Discover how you can become the teacher-leader you aspire to be during this hands-on, in-depth session from the KDP Leadership Initiative. Focusing on developing your individual leadership skills, presenters Angela Lupton and Dr. Catherine Pangan of Butler University help you build confidence in yourself as a teacher-leader, connect with other teacher-leaders, and find out how transformational leadership can help you as a teacher to better the world around you. Participants receive a copy of Change the Way You See Everything: Through Asset-Based Thinking by Dr. Kathryn D. Cramer and Hank Wasiak, plus a blank writing journal. Presented at the hotel. (Limited to 50 participants)
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