upcoming institutes
Professional Development for All is a critical piece of the Superintendents' Early Childhood Plan, one of the nation's most innovative, comprehensive approaches to reducing achievement gaps. Developed by the Buffett Institute and funded by the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties, the 2017-18 PD for All series includes five institutes in Omaha. Details and online registration coming soon.
Second Institute, "Children as Authors: Guiding Children on the Pathways Toward Strong Writing"
(Full day institute, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., or evening workshop 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.)
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Third Institute, "Children as Mathematicians: Early Math that Matters the Most"
(8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day; repeat sessions-register for one day)
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Fourth Institute, "Children as Researchers: Reading to Learn Can Start Early"
(8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day; repeat sessions-register for one day)
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Fifth Institute, Dates TBD, "Children as Expressive Artists: Integrating the Arts as a Tool for Learning"
PRESENTATION ARCHIVE
Presentations, videos, and resources from the first two years of Professional Development for All institutes are available for download.
2017-18 SERIES
October 5 and 7, 2017, "Children as Scientists: Scientific Inquiry for Every Child"
- Institute recap
- Keynote – Not Too Early but Just Right: Why Early Science Education Is Key to Building a Foundation for High-Quality Teaching and Lifelong Learning, Dr. Daryl B. Greenfield
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- Science Is Everywhere! Learning With Infants and Toddlers, Maegan Heimes
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- Science Through the Eyes and Hands of a Preschooler, Kelly Jones and Michelle Sullivan
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- Connecting Research to Practice: Connecting Science and Engineering Practices to Early Childhood Education, Wendy Badders, Heather Dreibus, Katherine Holt, Dan Sitzman, and Laura Strubbe
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- Using Inquiry-Based Learning as a Means for Teaching Science in Children Ages 5-8, Dr. Anne Karabon
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- Readiness Through Integrative Science and Engineering, Dr. Christine M. McWayne
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2017 LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
June 20, 2017, "School as Hub for Birth – Grade 3"
- Home Visiting 101: The Core Ingredients of the Superintendents' Plan Home Visiting Program (Molly Colling, Meghan McCormack, Rocio Silva, Jennifer Sanchez, Helen Evans)
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- Project-Based Learning in the Primary Grades (Mary Beth Pistillo, Katey Reynolds, Becky Weiss)
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- “Getting to Know You” Conferences: Positive Grade-to-Grade Transitions for Students, Families, and Staff (Nikki Schubauer, Kelsea Lambert, Pam Helmick, Leslie Holston)
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- Mirrors and Windows: Expanding Diversity Through Family Engagement and in Classroom Libraries (Janette Merkel, Herendira Moreno, Mirta Bustos)
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- Mirrors and Windows: Diversifying Classroom Libraries (Lizzie Grimm, Danielle Paulson, Darcy Heath)
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- District Leadership for the Birth – Grade 3 Continuum and School as Hub: Our Journey and Lessons Learned (Andy DeFreece, Jean Ubbelhode, Melissa Poloncic, Duane Krusemark)
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- Connecting Our School and Community: Neighborhood Walks, Community Maps, Barbershops and Books, and More! (Teresa Lopez Tovar, Matthew Williams, Keshia Partridge, Nicole Crumbly, Tierra Stennis, Arthur Lyle, Damion Sayers, Anthony Kellogg, Dalhia Lloyd)
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- Welcoming Families in Our Schools (Kristi Reinsch, Tierra Stennis, Mary Ellyn Dunn)
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- Preschool to Kindergarten Transitions: Ready, Set, K! (Jessie Wymore, April Jordening, Cama Charlet)
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- School as Hub Leadership Team: Our Journey and Lessons Learned (Dawn Marten, Helen Evans, Eileen Cabrera, Bastian Derichs, Darcy Heath)
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- Expanding the Social-Emotional Learning and the Pyramid Model From Preschool into the Primary Grades (Violet Glasshoff, Lindsey Voegele)
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2016-17 SERIES
March 2 and 4, 2017, "Young Children as Active Learners and Thinkers: Integrated Learning Matters"
- Integrated Learning Experiences, Ages 5 – 8, Amy Blessing, Susan Choplin, and Andi Green
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- Integrated Learning Experiences, Ages 0 – 8 (Espanol), Janette Merkel, Ed.S.
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Jan. 19 and 21, 2017, "It's More Than Words: Young Children's Language, Thinking, and Learning"
- Oral Language Birth to Age 8: Implications of the Multiple Contexts of Development: Home, Community, and School, Dr. Luisiana Melendez
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- Language as a Foundation for Children's Thinking and Learning, Ages 0 – 5, Dr. Holly Hatton-Bowers
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- Language as a Foundation for Children's Thinking and Learning, Ages 5 – 8, Nancy Powers, M.S., and Jenna O'Farrell, M.Ed.
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- Language as a Foundation for Children's Thinking and Learning, Ages 0 – 8 (Espanol), Dr. Luisiana Melendez and Janette Merkel, Ed.S.
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Dec. 1 and 2, 2016, "Engaging and Nurturing Young Children as Active Thinkers"
- Teaching Active Learners: The Real Rocket Science, Dr. Jerlean Daniel
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- Parenting Matters: Unlocking the Possibilities for Authentic Partnerships With Families, Portia Kennel
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- Engaging Children as Active Learners, K – 3, Bonnie Reyes and Stephanie Reid
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2015-16 SERIES
May 13, 2016, "Family Partnerships for Whole Child Development and Learning"
- Indispensable Allies: Understanding Family Members' Unique Contributions to Children's Early Literacy and What We Can Do to Support Them, Dr. Jane Fleming
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- Strategies for Family Partnerships, Ages 3 – 5, Staff and Parent Participants From the Learning Community Center of South Omaha
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March 2, 2016, "Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness for Whole Child Development and Learning"
- Why Culture Matters: Culturally Responsive Education That Nurtures the Whole Child, Dr. Tonia Durden
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- Strategies for Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness, Ages 0 – 3, Nicky Clark and Beth Sechrest
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- Strategies for Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness, Ages 3 – 5, Dr. Tonia Durden
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- Strategies for Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness, Ages 5 – 8, Melissa Wolken and Janette Merkel
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- Mirrors Matter: Using Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Literature to Support Language and Literacy Development, Dr. Jane Fleming
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Dec. 4, 2015, "Social and Emotional Foundations for Whole Child Development and Learning"
- Strategies for Social and Emotional Development and Learning, Ages 0 – 3, Traci Penrod-McCormick
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- Strategies for Social and Emotional Development and Learning, Ages 3 – 5, Dr. Michelle Rupiper
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- Strategies for Social and Emotional Development and Learning, Ages 5 – 8, Dr. Marisha Humphries
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- Strategies for Social and Emotional Development and Learning, Leadership, Dr. Sharon Ritchie
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For more information about Professional Development for All, please contact Machaela Cavanaugh at mcavanaugh@nebraska.edu.