CLMS/CLHS ANNUAL CONFERENCE (North)

February 24-26, 2012, Sacramento, CA

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Featuring Dr. Ruby Payne, Under-Resourced Learners Specialist and
Debbie Silver, Differentiated Instruction

Are you struggling to build relationships with today’s diverse students? Do you have significant-subgroup students who could perform better on the CSTs? From understanding how to engage all students to designing specific strategies to create a
culture of achievement, this conference will provide you with practical, grade-level resources for your immediate use.

The Annual Conference North offers

• Over 85 sessions led by seasoned educators and specialists included with conference registration.
• Solutions for English learners and students with disabilities.
• Session strands for middle school, high school and elementary school teachers and administrators.
• Sessions on content areas, Response to Intervention, PLCs, differentiated instruction, integrated technology, data analysis, classroom management, API/AYP strategies and more.
• Over 14 quality professional development hours – use Title I-V, PI and QEIA funds!
• College credit available.
• Over 4 hours of under-resourced learner and student engagement training from Dr. Ruby Payne and Dr. Debbie Silver included with conference registration.

Session Highlights

Free with Conference Registration
The following sessions (plus over 85 other sessions) are free with registration.

	Dr. Ruby Payne Friday, Feb. 24 / 8:00 am – 11:30 am Under-Resourced Learners: 8 Strategies to Boost Student Achievement Participants will also receive the accompanying book free with conference registration! Join Dr. Ruby Payne to learn practical strategies for reaching and teaching all under-resourced learners. Gain techniques and examples for how to monitor each student’s performance, cultivate relational learning, assess and create interventions for students and more. Leave with the book to assist you with site implementation. A former teacher and administrator, Dr. Payne speaks to audiences worldwide about the effects of poverty on students and ways to support students from all economic backgrounds.
	Dr. Debbie Silver Saturday, Feb. 25 / 8:00 am - 9:30 am Meandering to the Beat of a Different Drummer: How to Help Kids Who Just Aren’t That Motivated Join Dr. Debbie Silver for an exploration of how educators can promote student self-efficacy and reduce students’ learned helplessness through a combination of research findings, authentic examples and practical strategies. Dr. Silver has 30 years of experience as a teacher, staff developer and university professor. She has presented worldwide and authored books on differentiated instruction and student motivation.
	All participants receive a copy of Ruby Payne's Book, Under-Resourced Learners: 8 Strategies to Boost Student Achievement.

Ticketed Sessions (optional)
The following sessions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis; sign up during the conference registration process as soon as possible to reserve your space. You must register for the conference to attend.

Saturday, Feb.25 / 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Dr. Mark Wagner: iPad 2 for Educators - includes iPad 2!
Get a 16-GB wifi iPad 2 and learn to use it! In this hands-on session, you’ll explore initial iPad 2 setup, how to add content
to the iPad 2, how to make the most of iTunes U, and how to find the best educational apps available - including apps for creating content and media. An overview of mobile learning in the classroom, cutting-edge 1:1 programs, and volume licensing for education will be included. Dr. Wagner is the educational technology coordinator for CLS, director of the Google Teacher Academy, and president of EdTechTeam, Inc. Price: $675 per session

Saturday, Feb. 25 / 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dr. Debbie Silver: Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers: Engaging All Learners (Grades K- 5)
Join Dr. Debbie Silver for a useful, humorous session that answers the question, “How do we engage students from all backgrounds and experiences?” By emphasizing student strengths rather than weaknesses, teachers can elicit
greater achievement gains and higher motivation. Learn how to give students in the primary grades multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery through responsive student-centered assignments and assessments. Price: $65

Saturday, Feb. 25 / 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Dr. Debbie Silver: Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers: Engaging All Learners (Grades 6-12)
Join Dr. Debbie Silver for a useful, humorous session that answers the question,“How do we engage students from all backgrounds and experiences?” By emphasizing student strengths rather than weaknesses, teachers can elicit
greater achievement gains and higher motivation. Learn how to give students in grades 6-12 multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery through responsive student-centered assignments and assessments. Price: $65

Membership Information:
CLMS (middle school), CLHS (high school), CLES (elementary school)

Location and Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Sacramento Hotel
1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Special room rate: $141 single/double and up
To reserve your room, call (916) 443-1234

Additional Information

About California League of Schools
California League of Schools is a nonprofit educators’ association encompassing the communities of California League of Middle Schools, California League of High Schools and California League of Elementary Schools. CLS is dedicated to helping K-12 educators improve student learning through useful, evidence-based professional development and other resources.

Questions?
(800) 326-1880
info@leagueofschools.org

University Credit: Earn one semester unit for $83 from Fresno Pacific University; sign up on-site.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests must be in writing and faxed to (562) 430-5607. Please call as soon as you fax your request to verify receipt at (562) 430-3136.

ALL registrations submitted are subject to the cancellation policy. There is no refund for no-shows.

Through 12/26/11 - $60 fee
12/27/11 through 1/24/12 - 50% fee
After 1/24/12 - no refund
A colleague may substitute for you to avoid cancellation penalties.