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Participant Quotes
 
"We were expecting to gain a few tidbits on teaching, but we left with strategies that have the potential to change the culture and attitude of our school forever."
...4 Teachers from Brooklyn College Academy, grades 9 - 10
"Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to share in this awesome learning experience."
...Math Teacher, Cape Coral, Florida
"This conference was the best educational experience I've had since I left college. I've been to seminars, clinics, and all kinds of workshops, but this conference was more value than anything I've experienced. In the past week, I reflected more on my teaching practices than I've ever done since I began my career."
...Teacher of Middle School Science, St. Lawrence County, New York
"I was awed by your effort to make each person at the conference feel valued."
...Middle School Teacher, ELA, State of Delaware
"We had an amazing experience at the conference!"
...Social Studies Teachers, New York City, New York
"I want to say how much I enjoyed the week. The level of learning just continues to rise every year!"
...Staff Developer, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"Our team became a cohesive group of educators that truly have the kids at heart. We are going to really try to get together on a regular basis to discuss and encourage each other with things learned at this conference."
...Elementary Teacher, St. Lawrence County, New York

Click on the links below to see examples drawn from conference team portfolios. When you click on the link, a word file will automatically download to your computer for easy viewing.

Northeastern Clinton: How do we update our ELA curriculum for the 6th grade and develop a template that can be utilized to update 7th & 8th grade?

CTE Principals: How can we align 21st Century skills with CTE programs to improve student achievement?

Brasher Falls High School: How do we build a more successful Freshman Academy?

Hermon-Dekalb: How do we create a bang-up constructivist basic Excel project that integrates interactive technology (i.e. Smartboard, Airline, etc.)?

Gloversville: How do we revise our ELA Curriculum Map to incorporate Project Read Writing Component (6-8, Special Ed., and AIS) and create a plan for training staff on Project Read in the fall?

CTE Teachers: What is the path to create a project-based unit?

Heuvelton: How can we set up a PreK-4 patnership between all school families and all school staff that supports literacy development and parent development?

Massena: How do we better prepare grade 6 students for success on the NYS ELA assessment and continue their preparation for junior high?

CVES: How do we create a SPEC-like lesson (challenges) that provide independence for our career Pathways students? (Rubric and Follow-thru Plan only)

SETRC: How do we create a manual regarding the assessment of systems? (Rubric only)