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Convo 2011 offers attendees more than 150 educational sessions that provide meaningful, timely information attendees can use in their professional development. Only the highest-quality presentations are among the offerings in the Convo 2011 program. Peer-reviewed sessions include “Crossroads of Excellence” workshops on three strands: Paths to Research and Best Practices, Passages to Global and 21st Century Skills, and Portals to Innovation and Collaboration. After October 15, 2011, you must register onsite in Indianapolis or by phone at 800.284.3167. |
| In addition to workshops, attendees may choose to attend two informal poster sessions that provide plenty of opportunities to speak in-depth with presenters. At Idea Swap for PreK–12 Practitioners, veteran educators share “tried and true” ideas and tips. Spend time with motivated and knowledgeable chapter counselors at Passport to Chapter Success. New this Convo are the Research Roundtables, where those newest to teaching share and discuss their research in this small-group setting. Among the topics are Research to improve teaching, Innovative teaching techniques, Collaboration to improve learning, Global perspectives in the classroom, and 21st Century learning. |
| Pre-Convo Clinics | Poster Sessions | See complete schedule |
| Featured Sessions | Research Roundtable Sessions | |
| Workshops | Earn CEUs |
| PRE-CONVO CLINICS |
| 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. Please note that each session can accommodate only a limited number of participants. 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 first hand 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. (Limited to 20 participants) “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 will receive a unit of study that will extend the museum learning experiences into the classroom and can enjoy touring the museum after the workshop. Especially for grades 3–8 teachers. (Limited to 24 participants) “Visual Thinking Strategies” at the Indianapolis Museum of Art Using this world-class museum’s collections, experience Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) and other popular education techniques. Learn how to use these learner-centered approaches to explore the interaction between art and language in your classroom. After the workshop, take a personal tour of the museum, walk around the beautifully landscaped grounds, or enjoy lunch in the café. (Limited to 40 participants) 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. (Limited to 100 participants) 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) |
| FEATURED SESSIONS |
| • | Click Here for Your Choice of Featured Sessions |
| WORKSHOPS |
| These engaging 60-minute workshop presentations focus on a topic that fits one of the three conference strands listed below. There is something for every attendee’s particular needs—including undergraduates, PreK–12 practitioners and administrators, graduate and doctoral students, and university faculty. Strand One: Paths to Research and Best Practices Maintain excellence in your teaching by staying current with the latest research-based practices. Whether you are just starting out as a new teacher or already have a large repertoire of techniques, applying new strategies is important for your teaching effectiveness. Strand Two: Passages to Global and 21st Century Skills Excellence in education today requires that educators prepare all students with the 21st Century Skills they will need to function in our global society. Teachers must be equipped to reach every student in culturally diverse classrooms. Strand Three: Portals to Innovation and Collaboration Working together in a professional learning community, mentoring relationship, or less formal collaboration often leads to creative problem-solving, higher-level thinking, and perhaps to the excellent solution you need right now. With technologies continuing to emerge, the possibilities for effective ongoing collaboration are growing. • Click Here for Your Choice of Workshops |
| POSTER SESSIONS |
| These popular sessions are informal, offering attendees plenty of opportunities to speak directly with presenters. Multiple presenters are in one room, each with a separate table display. Presentations typically last 10–15 minutes, complete with handouts so that attendees can retrieve lots of great ideas in a short time. Passport to Chapter Success Friday only, Nov. 4, 75 minutes For most new members, an affinity for KDP begins with their chapter experience. A motivated and knowledgeable counselor, trained officers, and programs that encourage member involvement are the keys to achieving chapter success. Speak one-on-one with knowledgeable chapter representatives and pick up ideas for projects and activities that you can take back to your campus. • Click Here for Descriptions of Passport to Chapter Success Posters • Click Here for Descriptions of Idea Swap Posters |
| NEW! RESEARCH ROUNDTABLES |
| Friday only, Nov. 4, 75 minutes Kappa Delta Pi values and encourages reflection to improve teaching through research, scholarship, and collaboration. This session is designed especially to give undergraduates, graduate teacher candidates, and recent graduates an opportunity to share and discuss their research with peers in a roundtable format (8–10 attendees). Participants will have time to attend two presentations during the allotted time. Roundtable presentations will relate to the following five strands: |
| • Click Here for Your Choice of Research Roundtables Sessions |
| EARN CEU's |
| Remember to check with your school district about continuing education credits. You will want to keep your certificate of participation and the program booklet as documentation for your professional development experience. |
