Leadership Institute Series 2010-2011 PDF Print E-mail

The 2010-2011 Leadership Institute Series includes five seminars hosted in various locations throughout Alabama. CLAS offers system subscriptions so that an unlimited number of employees within the subscribing system may attend any or all of the Leadership Institutes in a given school year.

All Leadership Institute sessions begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. and the program runs from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Remember: System subscriptions do not offer the benefits of being an actual CLAS member. If you are unsure if you are an active member of CLAS, you should contact our office at (800) 239-3616.

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Concepts, Ideas, and Strategies to Teach Below-Grade Level Students From Low-Income Families

by Jim Grant

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Attendees will gain a deep understanding of the 33 dynamics of poverty. They will learn over 100 classroom strategies to address the unique learning needs and narrow the achievement gap of low-income, “gray area” and below-grade-level students. Come learn ways to accommodate the needs of high absentee and transient students, how to help students perform better on group standardized tests, strategies to help students who can’t read the textbooks, tips to reduce or eliminate discipline problems, and best practices that support the needs of low-income students.

September 1, 2010
 Embassy Suites
 Huntsville
September 2, 2010
 Marriott Legends
Prattville

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Let's Get Serious with RtI, Together!

Using a Multi-Tier System of Supports to Achieve Improved Outcomes for ALL Students

by Stevan Kukic

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All of us work throughout our careers to do things that promote higher student achievement. Why is this quest so difficult? We can succeed with an adherence to data-based decisions 100% of the time. That’s all it takes…

If we have the collaborative will, we can improve the achievement of ALL our students using a Multi Tier System of Supports (MTSS), and an instructional framework that realizes the potential of RtI. We really can race and make it to the top! Let’s get serious, together!
October 12, 2010
 Wynfrey Hotel
 Birmingham
October 13, 2010
 Riverview Plaza
 Mobile


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Managing Crisis and Behavior in the Classroom

by Joe Coles

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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your most challenging students suddenly became less challenging? Dealing with difficult students and challenging situations are part of every teacher and administrators job. Knowing how to de-escalate crisis situations and how to manage problem behaviors are essential skills for all teachers and administrators. Attend this workshop and learn strategies to prevent behavior issues in your classroom and a common sense approach to manage crisis situtions when they occur.
November 15, 2010
 Embassy Suites Huntsville
November 16, 2010
 The Legends Prattville

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The Differentiated Classroom

by Cindy Strickland

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No two students are the same. Yet, many times in schools we treat students as if they were. We provide the same activities and experiences for all students in our classroom. In this workshop, you will explore an overview of differentiated instruction and why it is necessary in today’s classrooms. You will learn dozens of strategies to teach your students’ diverse range of readiness, interests, and learning profiles. In addition, you will leave with ways to include every student in the same activities targeting different levels of complexity and mastery.
January 18, 2011
 Wynfrey Hotel
 Birmingham
January 19, 2011
 Riverview Plaza Mobile

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Incorporating Technology Across the Curriculum in a K-5 Elementary School

by Teachers and Administrators from Talladega County Schools

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A 21st Century Classroom motivates and engages students in learning that makes sense to them. Students use technology to build learning skills. Join these teachers and administrators as they share how to use technology to help students grasp content through creative and strategic methods as they equip their students with the necessary skills to be successful in the 21st century.
February 23, 2011
 Embassy Suites Huntsville
February 24, 2011
 The Legends Prattville