MVC2010 Master

CELEBRATING 31 YEARS
MT. VERNON CONFERENCE,

a joint educational inservice program, sponsored by:
Larry Fillingim,
Bryan Cross, Regional Superintendent
Regional Superintendent of Edwards, Gallatin,
of Hamilton-Jefferson Hardin, Pope, Saline,
Counties #25 Wayne, White and
Wabash Counties #20
Matt Donkin, Keri Garrett,

Regional Superintendent Regional Superintendent
of Franklin and of Clinton, Marion and
Williamson Counties Washington Counties
#21 #13
Mt. Vernon Conference Planning Committee

Daniel Allen, Director Wabash, Ohio Valley Special Education
Tyler Brown, Asst. Superintendent Mt. Vernon City Schools Dist. #80
Kim Byars, Director Fr.-Jeff. Counties Special Education
Bryan Cross, Regional Superintendent of Schools Regional Office of Education #25
Ron Daniels, Principal Mt. Vernon Twp. High Schools Dist. #201
Matt Donkin, Regional Superintendent of Schools Regional Office of Education #21
Alan Estes, Superintendent Woodlawn High School Dist. #205
Larry Fillingim, Regional Superintendent of Schools Regional Office of Education #20
Melinda Fiscus Regional Office of Education #12
Keri Garrett, Regional Superintendent of Schools Regional Office of Education #13
Pat Garrett, Conference Director Regional Office of Education #25
Kathy Lynn Regional Office of Education #21
Bernice McWilliams Chair of Education Committee of NAACP
Vince Mitchell, Superintendent Hamilton County Unit #10
Betty Musgrave Regional Office of Education #21
Brent O’Daniell, Superintendent Nashville Community Dist. #49
Cheryl Settle, Asst. Regional Superintendent of Schools Regional Office of Education #25
Kevin Settle, Superintendent Mt. Vernon City Schools Dist. #80
Michael Smith, Superintendent Mt. Vernon Twp. High Schools Dist. #201
Keith Talley, Superintendent Carmi-White School Dist. #5
Jim Taylor, Asst. Regional Superintendent Regional Office of Education #20
David Wilson, Asst. Regional Superintendent Regional Office of Education #13
Special Thanks to Michael Smith, District #201 Superintendent;

the administrators, teachers, and staff of the Mt. Vernon Twp. High School.
WELCOME TO THE 31TH ANNUAL
MT. VERNON CONFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Announcements…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Below
Program Schedule ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Keynote Speakers …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4-5
Featured Speakers ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-24
Receptions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26
Sessions by Day …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27-47
Exhibits……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 48
Administrator Academies Registration Form …………………………………………………………………… 49-50
Presenter Sessions Descriptions …………………………………………………………………………………. 53-81
Category Strands ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 83-94
Notes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 95
Maps of City and Mt. Vernon High School ………………………………………………………………………. 96-97
CPDU Forms …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 98-99
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coffee and donuts will be available near the entrance to the Exhibit Hall, Building L, on the
northeast side of the high school campus and the cafeteria located in Building A.
A first aid center will be located in Building H, Room 126. The Jefferson County Health Dept. will
have flu shots available on both days at an additional cost. This year, the flu shots have the H1N1
in the flu shot.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please see the registration table in the lobby of
H building.
Organizations will set up stands for food and drink for participants between Building A and F from
10 a.m. to 2:00 both days. The cafeteria in Building A will be available for seating.
Enclosed see maps for available parking lots; the closer parking lots will fill early. Parking space
on campus is limited. Shuttle service is available from the Park Plaza (located on S. 10th St.
behind IGA) to the high school campus on Thursday, Oct. 28 & Friday, Oct. 29. Shuttle pick
up from the conference will be in front of Building H; please look for signs.
CPDU labels will be provided at the conclusion of the session. For placement of these labels, see
page99 of the conference program. CPDU labels will also be available at the Exhibit Hall. These
are for the use of the individual school districts. CEU verification labels/sheets come from
your own facilities.
Please check for any last minute presentation add-ons, changes, or cancellations at the confer-
ence official website www.roe25.com! Updates will also be available at the opening sessions,
exhibit hall, and the registration area in Building H.
EXHIBIT HALL, BUILDING L THURSDAY, OCT. 28 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.

Friday, OCT. 29 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010
8:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Information & Registration Open, Building H
8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open in Building L
8:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Opening Program, Auditorium, Building D

Keynote Speaker, Kristen Olsen
10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Session 1

11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Session 2
12:45 p.m.—1:45 p.m. Session 3
2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Session 4
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010
8:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Information & Registration Open, Building H
8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open in Building L
8:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Opening Program, Gymnasium, Building E

Keynote Speaker, Bob Ash
10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Session 5

11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Session 6
12:45 p.m.—1:45 p.m. Session 7
2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Session 8
HELPFUL HINTS FOR THE CONFERENCE PARTICIPANT!
• Parking: Arrive early to park on the high school campus or use the
shuttle service located at the Park Plaza on 10th Str.(behind IGA) Look
for signs.
• Dress in layers: Meeting room temperatures fluctuate throughout the
day. Please pack a sweater or jacket.
• Please put all cell phones on vibrate or off mode: If you must take a
call, step totally out of the room before speaking on your phone.
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Brookline, Maine
Thursday, October 28, 2010 Opening Session

Keynote Auditorium-Blding D
“What Are the Wounds of Schooling? OR Recapturing
Pleasure in Learning”
Thursday, October 28, 2010 Auditorium-Blding D Session 1 10:15am-11:15am

“Healing the Wounds of Schooling: Language Practices That Foster Growth”
Thursday, October 28, 2010 Auditorium-Blding D Session 2 11:30am-12:30pm
“Healing the Wounds of Schooling: Learning To Listen”
Friday, October 29, 2010 Auditorium-Blding D Session 5 10:15am-11:15am
“Creating Caring School Communities: 3 Practices That Really Work.”
Friday, October 29, 2010 Auditorium Session 6 11:30am.-12:30pm
“Creating Caring School Communities: 3 (More) Practices That Really Work.”
Kirsten Olson is a write, an educational consultant, a national-level Courage To Teach fa-
cilitator and principal of Old Sow Consulting. A frequent lecturer and presenter, Olson
has also been a visiting assistant professor at Wheaton College in Norton, MA, and is the
author of Schools as Colonizers (2008), a book that reconsiders the educational ideas of the
radical school critics of the 1960s. She is also the author of The Wounded Student. She re-
ceived her doctorate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2005 and was an
English major at Vassar College. Olson’s work as an educational consultant focuses on
instructional improvement and leadership development to better support all learners.
She has been a consultant to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to the Kennedy
School at Harvard University, and to many large public school systems and charter
schools. She also writes for Education Week, Educational Leadership and Teacher Maga-
zine. Olson can be reached at www.kirstenolson.org, where stories about school wound-
ing, healing, and standing up to old school culture are being collected and featured.
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Indianapolis, Indiana
Friday, October 29, 2010 Opening Session

Keynote Gymnasium-Blding. E
“Dealing With and Accepting Change In Education”
Friday, October 29, 2010 Gymnasium-Blding

Double Session: 5-6 10:15am.—12:30pm.
“Your Piece of the Puzzle”
Bob Ash founded his company, Life Lessons, in 1995. Since then, he has provided
training to over 750 organizations and businesses, numbering over 230,000 people.
Prior to 1995, Bob served in several different positions in education. He was a janitor,
principal, and superintendent of schools. He also played a few years of professional
baseball.
In his presentations, Bob strives to provide people with practical, solid information;
challenge them to look at their own behaviors to see if any need
adjusting; and provide a learning experience that is enjoyable to attend.
NEW THIS YEAR!
Mt. Vernon Conference Website will post
Additions—Changes—Cancellations
Up until the day of the conference! Please visit

Www.roe25.com MVC10!
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Jennifer Acord Room: 217-G
Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education District
Dbl. Sessions: 1-2 and 3-4 “READY OR NOT...Using RtI to Make SLD Eligibility”
Dbl Sessions: 5-6 and 7-8 “READY OR NOT… Using RtI to Make SLD Eligibility”
Jennifer is a school psychologist who has been working at the Wabash and Ohio Valley
Special Education District for 10 years. She holds a Specialist Degree in School Psychol-
ogy and a Type 75 Educational Administration Certification, both from Eastern Illinois
University. She has previously taught an Academic Assessment course for Eastern Illi-
nois University. Together, with Monica Girten, Jennifer has trained many local teachers
and school staff members in DIBELS, AIMSweb, and RtI best practices.
Category: Special Education/RtI/IEPs Grade Level: All
Luke Allen Room: 235-F

Skokie, Illinois
Sessions: 1 and 5 “Keep It Clean”

Sessions: 3 and 7 “You Get What You Pay For? A Teachers Guide to Open Source
and Freeware”
Sessions: 4 and 8 “Tech for Teachers—Tips, Tricks, Tweaks”
Luke is a retired teacher who has spent over 33 years in the classroom. He is a member of ICE,
Illinois Computing Educators, and has served on the planning committee for the ICE
Conference (formally known as The Illinois Technology Conference for Educators). For the past
eight years, Luke has helped in recruiting tech staff volunteers, and working with Web 2.0 re-
sources for the conference. Luke has been a conference presenter at ICE, MECC in Minneapo-
lis, IETC in Springfield, TETC in Nashville, METC in St. Louis, eTech Ohio, The Southern Illinois
Technology Showcase in Carterville and returns to the Mt. Vernon Conference.
Since retirement, Luke keeps himself busy with substitute teaching and managing websites. He
enjoys golf, the outdoors, reading, digital photography and, of course," fiddling around with
stuff on the computer.”
Category: Technology Grade Level: All.
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Room: 1 and 5 106-G
Susan “Susie” Bishop 3 and 7 106-G
Olney, Illinois 2 and 6 114-G
Sessions: 1 and 5 Recipes to Integrate Writing Across the Curriculum”

Co-presenting with Becky Rains
Sessions: 2 and 6 “Who Needs a Bully” Co-presenting with Butch Lockley
Sessions: 3 and 7 “Recipes to Integrate Writing Across the Curriculum”
Co-presenting with Becky Rains
Susie Bishop is an educational consultant and author of the Eenie Meanie Me children’s book se-
ries. She presents workshops with enthusiasm, humor, passion, and “down-to-earth, been-there
done that” style. Susie taught school for 32 years with experience at every level. She loves teach-
ing students and values teaching as the number one profession in America. She has received na-
tional and state awards for her work in education. Susie lives in Olney with her husband, Paul.
They have three children and four grandchildren. Susie returns to the Mt. Vernon Conference as a
co-presenter with Butch Lockley for the Thursday Administrator’s Academy. She also brings back
to the conference the popular “Love Languages” workshop and a new one.
Category: Curriculum/Writing/IL Learning Standards/Bullying
Grade Level: K-5; 6-8; All
Larry Busch Room: 107-G (Thursday)

Edwardsville, Illinois Room: 201-C (Academy)
Dbl Session: 3-4 “Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life”

All Day Academy: 5-8 Friday, Administrator’s Academy #674
“The Six Secrets of Change”
Larry began his career in education as an instrumental music teacher after receiving his
BM from SIU-C. After developing an award-winning band, he moved into education ad-
ministration. Larry served as a high school principal for 14 years, claiming that this was
his favorite role in education. He received his MS in Education Administration from EIU.
He received his Specialist in Education Administration from SIU-E and he became an as-
sistant superintendent. He ended his 34 year public education career, retiring in 2005 as
an 11-year superintendent. Since retiring, he has been speaking and doing workshops in
public and private schools. He is still serving as an adjunct instructor for Rockford Col-
lege. Larry has presented for the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and
Colleges, Illinois Principals’ Association, Illinois Vocational Association, Illinois State
Board of Education, Southeastern Illinois Principals’ Association, and the Mt. Vernon Con-
ference. Further he has been an adjunct instructor for Rockford College and SIU-E.
Category: Administration/General Grade Level: Administrator/All
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Christy Chambers Room: 201-C (Academy)
McHenry, Illinois Room: 107-G (Friday)
Sessions: 1-4 Thursday Administrator’s Academy #786

“Leading with Heart in Times of Cardiac Arrest: Strategies and
Resources Facilitating Effective Teamwork.”
Dbl Session: 5-6 “Leading with Heart in Times of Cardiac Arrest”
With over 25 years experience as an administrator, Dr. Chambers has been the Director/
Superintendent of three special education joint agreements. Increasing the capacity of
local school districts to improve outcomes for students has been a hallmark of her career.
She has authored several articles on special education leadership and trends and is au-
thor of Leadership and the Special Education Administrator, currently in publication with
Master Teacher and is a frequent speaker and trainer of teams on “Leading with Heart in
Times of Cardiac Arrest.” Dr. Chambers is Co-Founder/CEO of Beyond the Box, LLC, a
consulting group assisting schools, parents and companies dedicated to improving edu-
cation outcomes for children and their families. She works with school districts and ad-
ministrative teams developing effective, collaborative leadership teams that lead with
heart. Category: Administrator Academy/Leadership Development
Grade Level: Administration—All
Kari Docherty Room: 112-G

Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Sessions: 1 and 5 “Make It Take It!”

Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 “Junior High Literature Roundtable”
Kari Docherty has been a teacher for 13 years. She has presented throughout the country
at various conferences including the Lindamood-Bell International Conference in Wash-
ington, D.C. Her presentations are high energy and she prides herself on giving her fel-
low educators new and creative ideas to use in their own classrooms.
Category: Reading/Literature
Grade Level: K-2 and 6-9
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Melinda Fiscus Room: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 205-H
Robinson, Illinois Dbl. Session: 3-4 207-H
Sessions: 1 and 5 “Creating the Collection”

2 and 6 “Capturing the Spirit of Your Classroom”
Double Session: 3-4 “Using Photo Elements”
Session: 7 “Understanding E—Rate”
Melinda believes that technology is the tool that gives us the power to motivate, engage,
and empower ourselves and our students. As the director of Learning Technology Center
6 North, she works with three Regional Offices of Education and 50 school districts in
southern Illinois to promote technology as a way to enhance what we are doing, not give
us more to do. When Mindy is not wearing her Director hat, she serves as the President of
ICE-SI, is a wife and mother of two 21st century learners, and runs a part time-
photography studio out of her basement.
Category: Technology
Grade Level: All
Dr. Nancy Frakes Room: 233-F

Gary Zum Mallen
Geneseo, Illinois
Double Sessions: 1-2; 5-6 “Web Based Resources”
Session: 3 “Geography and Social Studies”
Session: 7 “Space and Astronomy”
Dr. Frakes received her bachelor’s in elementary, her master’s in elementary/secondary, her
Ed.D. in curriculum and her PhD. She taught in elementary, junior and senior high schools and at
the university level and has been chair of the education department and supervised student teach-
ers. Nancy has been consultant for school districts, organizing workshops for small and large
groups. Her speaking engagements have taken her from New York City—west. Nancy is an author
of many books ranging from social studies books such as Abe Lincoln in New Salem and Presi-
dents, All I Want to Know About Presidents to children’s reading books such as The Frog Who
Wanted to Sing. Gary is a retired administrator and teacher. He received a bachelor’s degree in
history, master’s in guidance and his specialist in administration from Eastern Illinois University.
He began his career in southern Illinois at Lawrenceville and St. Joseph-Ogden. Gary served as
asst. principal at the high school and later as principal of the junior high where he led the district’s
adoption of the middle school concept. After retirement, he became an adjunct instructor for a
field-based master program and is busy giving workshops in the area. Gary has been a workshop
director for the Illinois Association of Student Councils and Co-Director of the National Leadership
Training Center. Category: Teacher Resources/Geography/Social Studies/Astronomy/Science
Grade Level: All
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Honorable David Frankland Room: 205-G
Albion, Illinois
Session: 5 “JUVENILE COURT—Procedures, New Directions and Hot Topics”

Judge Frankland was born and raised in Edwards County. He graduated from SIU-C with
a BA in government and minor in history. He attained his law degree from the University
of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri in 1973.He practiced law until 1998 when he was elected
Edwards County Resident Circuit Judge. He currently serves as the Judge for the Second
Judicial Circuit. Judge Frankland has been an attorney for a school board, city attorney,
and director for 22 years at the Citizens National Bank in Albion, Illinois. He has served as
president for the local Chamber, Rotary, and Albion Development Inc.
He resides in Albion with his wife, Gloria. They have 4 children and 4 grandchildren with
the 5th to be born in October.
Category: Juvenile Court/At Risk
Grade Level: All
Honorable Terry Gamber

Mt. Vernon, Illinois Room: 205-G
Session: 5 “JUVENILE COURT—Procedures, New Directions and Hot Topics”

Judge Gamber graduated from Mt. Vernon Twp. High School, Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He re-
ceived his B.A. from Northwester University majoring in history, going on to DePaul Uni-
versity Law school and receiving his J.D.
In 1975, Judge Gamber engaged in private practice in Mt. Vernon until 1992. He was
elected as Circuit Judge of Jefferson County until 1998 and he went on to be Chief Judge of
Second Judicial Circuit. Judge Gamber is the presiding Judge in Criminal Felony Court
and Juvenile Court in Jefferson County.
He resides in Mt. Vernon with wife, Joy. He has two sons: Scott (married to Jessica Scott
Gamber) and Brian. Scott is a teacher and head basketball coach at the Mt. Vernon Twp.
High School. Jessica is a teacher at Waltonville High School. Brian is a student at SIU-C
pursuing a career in teaching and coaching. Brian is currently the sophomore basketball
coach at Mt. Vernon Twp. High School.
Category: Juvenile Court/At Risk Grade Level: All
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Ann Garrett Room: 124-H
Sessions: 3, 7 “Librarians’ Round Table”

Sessions: 4, 8 “Everybody Writes!”
Ann Garrett has presented at the Mt. Vernon Conference for several years. Born in south-
ern Illinois, she has taught in the public school system for forty years as a special educa-
tion teacher, gifted teacher, elementary teacher, middle school language arts teacher,
public and high school librarian, high school and community college English teacher,
high school department chair, and, currently, a language arts methods teacher at South-
ern Illinois University – Carbondale and part-time librarian at Mt. Vernon Township High
School. Garrett is a National Board Certified Teacher in English/language arts. Besides
her elementary, secondary, special education, library, and administrative endorsements,
Garrett is also a certified school counselor and has English language learner post bacc
certificate. In 2009 she became a fellow in the National Writing Project at Southern Illinois
University – Edwardsville. This year’s sessions include a school librarians’ round table
and ways to incorporate writing in all content areas. Category: Librarians/Writing/General
Don Garrett Room: Double Session 1-2 119-H

Carmi, Illinois Double Session 5-6 118-G
Double Session: 1-2 “The 4th “R” Responsibility”
Double Session: 5-6 “Connecting with Students Through Classroom
Climate”
Don Garrett graduated from Murray University in 1969 with a B.S. in chemistry and in 1971 with an
M.A. in teaching science. He also acquired over 60 hours in PLS classes, counseling, administra-
tion, and teacher education courses. In the past 20 years, Don has trained over 4,000 teachers in
PLS master’s level courses. The majority of those courses were/are held in Illinois and Indiana, but
are also taught in Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania. He retired from
Carmi White County High School in May of 2005. While at the high school teaching chemistry, he
worked with another teacher to co-develop and instruct a community-oriented, technology based,
live event high school class. Don was recognized as a Master Teacher in 1984 by the Governor of
Illinois. In 1996, the local Kiwanis Club honored him as “Teacher of the Year.”
Category: Student Behaviors/Teaching Strategies/Classroom Climate Grade Level: All
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Lillian Polus Gerstner Room: 108-G
Skokie, Illinois
Sessions: 1, 3, 5 and 7 “From Generation to Generation: My Parents and
the Holocaust”
Sessions: 2 and 6 “Teaching the Holocaust & Genocide: Classroom Resources”
Lillian Polus Gerstner is the daughter of Holocaust survivors. From 1991 through 2008, she
oversaw operations and programming for the Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois in its Main
Street facility in Skokie. With the opening of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
in April 2009, she had undertaken a new role as Director of Special Projects, which embraces
carrying out a wide spectrum of educational, remembrance and public programs. Ms. Gerstner
received her undergraduate degree in theatre and speech education from Northwestern
University. She has more than 25 years of teaching experience and has been acknowledged in
such international publications as Holocaust and Genocide Studies for her grade appropriate
bibliography and videography of Holocaust materials for students.
In addition, Ms. Gerstner has served as advisor and director of Holocaust Expression Theatre, an
activity of the Great Midwest Region B’nai B’rith Youth Organization, through which she has
helped high school students develop and perform dramatic Holocaust related material. Recent
participation in international programs conducted by the March of the Living and Action
Reconciliation/Service for Peace included traveling to Poland, Israel and Germany. These
journeys have contributed to Ms. Gerstner’s work on a biography of her mother’s wartime
experiences in Berlin, and have added greater depth to the knowledge she shares with students of
all ages.
Category: History/Teacher Resources/Holocaust Grade Level: All.
Monica Girten Room: 217-G

Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education District
Dbl Sessions: 1-2 and 3-4 “READY OR NOT...Using RtI to Make SLD
Eligibility”
Dbl Sessions: 5-6 and 7-8 “READY OR NOT… Using RtI to Make SLD Eligibility”
Monica has been a school psychologist at the Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education
District for four years. She holds a specialist degree in school psychology from Eastern
Illinois University, and she is currently working on a Type 75 Educational Administration
Certificate. Together with Jennifer Accord, she has trained many local teachers and
school staff members in DIBELS, AIMSweb, and RtI best practices.
Category: Special Education/RtI/IEPs Grade Level: All
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C.W. Hamilton Room: 219-H
Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 “Understanding Transition Services Under IDEA:

Do What?”
C.W. is the Director of the Tri-County Special Education Joint Agreement based
out of Murphysboro, Illinois. He has over 33 years of practical, hands-on experience working in
poverty programs, vocational education, and special education. Dr. Hamilton has taught at the
high school, community college, and university level. He worked as an Asst. Director for Tran-
sition Services as Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education for over 17 years. During that
time , Dr. Hamilton worked as a pre-vocational coordinator, vocational evaluator, teacher, and
supervised a residential facility designed to address vocational and independent living skills of
special education students within a nine county area. He also supervised the pre-vocational co-
ordinator staff that developed transition plans for nearly 900 students annually. Dr. Hamilton is
considered an expert in special education issues with a specialty area and interest in transition
services. Category: Transition Services in Special Education Grade Level: All.
Chris Irwin Room: King City Saddle Club

Canada Covered Arena
Busing available on the corner of
Casey and 7th (S.E. Corner of H-Building)
Double Sessions: 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8 “What Can Horses Teach
Teachers?”
Internationally renowned horseman and best selling author Chris Irwin has gained invaluable
insights into learning how to learn in his work with therapeutic and personal coaching. He con-
tinues to consult with universities on equine assisted learning programs curricula.
In his live horse demonstrations, Chris will explain how horse sense and behavior relate di-
rectly to student behaviour. Honest, positive relationships between horse handlers and horses
result in positive learning. The opposite is also true. During this double sessions, Chris will
work with horses to coach audience volunteers on how horses read and react to human behav-
iour and body language. Those interactions will be translated into classroom behaviour be-
tween teachers and students. Learn how to build authentic, educational relationships with all of
your students, including not only the successful but also the wounded, at-risk, disengaged, re-
bellious, defiant, even gifted and talented to facilitate your teaching and to maximize their
learning. Students need you, their teachers, to be your best selves-every day, every period. In
many cases, you are their only hope. Students attend to your body language, attitude, and word
choice. Learn how to avoid building helpless, destructive, joyless, negative relationships and
how to create therapeutic, educational, positive ones in this impressive and memorable ses-
sion. Participants wishing to volunteer to work with Chris and the horse are required to
wear solid, fully closed, flat heeled footwear for safety reasons.
Category: At Risk/Student Achievement/General Grade Level: All.
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Cindy Lane Room: 200-F
Fenton, Missouri
Sessions: 1 and 6 “Top Ten Tech Tricks You Should Know!”

2 and 7 “Searching and Sifting the 21st Century”
3 “Plain Language Needed-Understanding PLNs”
4 and 8 “What Not to Present”
5 “Google Earth Across Every Subject Curriculum”
Cindy is an adjunct professor teaching online classes for SBU, Mizzou and eLearning
for Missouri educators. For the past six years, she has been a Discovery Education certified
trainer, Master Trainer for Intel Teach to the Future, and eMINTS Instructional Trainer and
currently presents at METC, FETC, SITE, MITC and other conferences. Cindy is extremely
innovative and resourceful and specializes in finding unique, creative and free ways to use
traditional computer tools in the classroom.
Cindy is Missouri’s first Google Certified Teacher and has facilitated a Google Teacher
Academy in Chicago, Illinois. She is also the founder of the GCT/CUE Dinner Club Webinar
Series, a monthly get-together in presentation style that is able to be viewed by the 300+ Google
Certified Teachers around the world. Her Google passion is Google Earth and its cross curricular
processes for all K12 subjects
Grade Level: All.
Gary Lemmon Room: 107-G

Sessions: 1 and 2 “The Myth of Self-Esteem Building”

Gary Lemmon is the President/CEO of United Methodist Children’s
Home which has offices in Mt. Vernon, Centralia, and Norris City, Illinois. He is a Licensed
Clinical Social Worker and has had Diplomat status by the American Board of Examiners
in Clinical Social Work since 1987. He has provided thousands of hours of psychotherapy
in both outpatient and psychiatric hospital settings. He has served as a consultant to multi-
ple child welfare and mental health agencies and has supervised school social workers
through the federal Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative. He was named Social
Worker of the Year in 2008 by the Southern Illinois District of the National Association of
Social Workers. He is a much sought out speaker and trainer for professional groups
throughout the state. His trainings are marked by humor, professional expertise, and
practical application.
Category: Student Behavior/Relationships Grade Level: All
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Butch Lockley Room: 114-G
Olney, Illinois
Sessions: 2 and 6 “Who Needs a Bully” Co-presenting with Susan Bishop

Sessions: 3, 5, 7 “Survivor Strategies: Top 10 List”
Butch Lockley brings over 33 years of experience in the field of education and coaching. He has
served as teacher, athletic director, and coached various sports. His teams have won conference
championships and he was selected coach of the year several times. He has held office in the
Illinois Basketball Coaches’ Association and Illinois Principals’ Association. Butch is married to
Cindy and they have three children. He recently retired from the East Richland School District,
Olney, Illinois, after 15 years in administration. It was during this time that Butch became the first
person from Illinois to be selected for the CBS show SURVIVOR where he finished in the final four.
You will not be voted out during these sessions. At this year’s conference, Butch teams up with
Susie Bishop for the Thursday Administrator’s Academy. He also brings two new single
sessions to Friday’s program.
Category: Bullying/Teaching Strategies Grade Level: All.
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John Lynn Room: 205-G
Peoria, Illinois
Sessions: 1 and 6 “Life on the Appalachian Trail”

2 and 7 “George Rogers Clark Takes the Old Northwest”
To explore our roots, John Lynn of Peoria—armed with a degree in history from the University of
Illinois, a special rapport with dogs and raccoons, and a taste for grilled cheese sandwiches—has
personally hiked, bicycled, and canoed nearly 25,000 miles of historic and scenic routes in North
America and the British Isles. He is also the only person to have visited and photographed all of
the Prairie State’s 2400 cities, towns and villages. His colorful slide/lecture presentations that de-
scribe his experience, adventures, and discoveries have now gotten him into over 3, 750 class-
rooms, libraries, lecture halls, and other such venues.
Category: History/Social Studies Grade Level: All
Dr. Paige Maginel Room: 105-H

Sponsored by: Franklin-Jefferson Co. Sp. Ed.
Sessions: 1, 2, 5, and 6 “Writing IEPs”

Dr. Paige Maginal has spent her career working in the field of special
education through the roles of teacher, supervisor, and director. She currently
serves as an adjunct professor for Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
Her educational interests include programming for children with disabilities in the LRE, legal is-
sues in special education, and the preparation and training of administrator staff.
Category: Special Education Grade Level: All
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Richard McGuire Room: 206-G
Urbana, Illinois
Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 “A Winning Pair in Education: Goodness

& Humor”
Richard McGuire has spoken to more than 30,000 people in groups ranging from 15 to
500. He brings to the conference a realistic understanding of the demands you face based
on his extensive experience managing both staff and volunteers.
The author of Winning Strategies for Stressful Times, he has gained expertise in overcom-
ing stress, improving health, building self-esteem, and working through family and work-
place issues—all with GOODNESS AND HUMOR!
Category: General Grade Level: All
Dr. Nick Osborne Room: 226-H

Session: 3 “Five Practices of Leadership”
Session: 7 “Improving Teaching Performance”
10:00-2:00 Thursday and Friday Room: 225-H EIU Reception
Dr. Osborne served as the superintendent of schools for Mount Vernon District 80 from 1994 to
2002. Since retiring, he has served as a department chair for the Department of Educational Lead-
ership and currently has returned to the classroom as an associate professor at Eastern Illinois
University. He is a frequent presenter at both state and national conferences including ASCD,
AASA, IPA, NCPEA, NCQE, PDK International and others. He is also an active consultant working
with schools and other organizations throughout the U.S. His main areas of interest are Profes-
sional Learning Communities, Building the Capacity for Change, Understanding and Managing
Data at the Building Level and the Role of Leadership in the Management of Change. Dr. Osborne
has won numerous awards including the ISBE “Break the Mold” recognition for leadership in
change initiatives. He was associated with Motorola University as a contract employee for 12 years
helping school administrators throughout the U.S. understand and deal with school improvement
and change.
Category: Administration/Teacher-Administrator Relationships Grade Level: All
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Cliff Petrak Room: 303-A
Chicago, Illinois
Sessions: 5 “Don’t Slow Me Down with that Calculator: Addition &

Subtraction”
6 “Don’t Slow Me Down with that Calculator: Fractions”
7 “Don’t Slow Me Down with that Calculator: Squaring”
8 “Don’t Slow Me Down with that Calculator: Multiplication”
Cliff Petrak of Chicago holds a B.S. degree in mathematics from DePaul University and an M.S. in
mathematics from Chicago State University. Now in his 4th year of retirement, Cliff enjoyed a 40-year
mathematics teaching career at his alma mater, Brother Rice H.S. in Chicago. For his academic
and coaching efforts in baseball, bowling and hockey during that time span, he has been recognized
by his induction into five different halls of fame. Cliff has been giving presentations and workshops
in speed math for the past 12 years at schools, libraries and math conferences from coast to coast,
including several NCTM Annual and Regional Conferences. He is the author of Don’t Slow Me
Down with that Calculator (2005) in which he details 35 little-known, super- shortcut computational
techniques and strategies. He will be demonstrating how speed math methods will always prove
faster than the old traditional algorithmic methods and often faster than the calculator as well. He
promises that once learned, these easy and fun techniques will bring your students into the 21st
Century and, at the same time, will leave your calculator-dependent friends in the dust!
Category: Math/Student Achievement Grade Level: 3-8
Becky Rains Room: 106-G

Flora, Illinois
Sessions: 2 and 6 “Playing With Numbers using Cards, Dice, and Dominoes” PreK-2
Sessions: 1 and 5 “Recipes to Integrate Writing Across the Curriculum” K-5
Co-presenting with Susan Bishop
Sessions: 4 and 8 “Playing With Numbers Using Cards, Dice, and Dominoes”
Co-presenting with David Rains
Becky Rains is an educational consultant and a retired teacher of 35 years. She works co-
operatively with teachers throughout the State of Illinois to develop hands on Reading
Tool Kits for Illinois Teachers and provides ROE Reading First Training. Becky is noted
for her innovative hands-on materials, books, songs, mini units, and murals to enhance
instruction. She is a presenter on such topics as reading and writing across the curricu-
lum, motivation, the integrated classroom, and make it-take its. Currently, she is creat-
ing interactive lessons for the SMART Board and providing training for teachers in the
integration of the SMART Board in the classroom. Becky received the ARC Community
Support Systems award for 2001 Educator. Category: Math/SMART Board/Writing/Language
Arts Grade Level: PreK-5
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Dr. Ruth Rehfeldt Room: 105-H
Sponsored by: Franklin-Jefferson Co. Sp. Ed.
Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 “An Introduction to Behavior Analytic Instruction &

Classroom Management for Students with Autism and
Other Disabilities”
Dr. Rehfeldt holds a BA in psychology from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA, and a
masters and PhD degrees from the University of Nevada. She has published over 70 articles and
book chapters in the area of derived stimulus relations and verbal behavior, and is particularly
interested in the application of the derived stimulus relations research program to special popu-
lations. She is the editor of a book with Yvonne Barnes-Holmes entitled Derived Stimulus Rela-
tions Applications for Learners with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders: A Progressive
Guide for Change. Dr. Rehfeldt is the editor and business manager for Journal of Applied Behavior
Analysis, Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, The Behavior Analyst, The Analysis of Ver-
bal Behavior, and Education and Treatment of Children. Dr. Rehfeldt and her students have deliv-
ered approximately 100 conference presentations over the years. She was the co-founder, pro-
gram chair and past President of the Mid -American Association for Behavior Analysis. Ruth has
been awarded the Rehabilitation Institute Teacher of the Year Award several times in recent
years, and was the Teacher of the Year for the College of Education and Human Services during
2006. She is currently the project director on a nearly half-million dollar grant form the U.S. De-
partment of Education which provides training for undergraduate Rehabilitation Services stu-
dents.
Also assisting in the presentations are the following:
Kirsten Schaper, M.A., M.S., CC-SLP is a Speech/Language Pathologist and the Clinic Coordi-
nator at the CASD. She holds a Masters of Arts in Linguistics and a Master of Science in Communi-
cation Disorders and Sciences, both from SIU-C. Her duties at the CASD include conducting
evaluation, supervising graduate students in the CDS and BAT graduate programs, consulting on
ongoing research, and conducting trainings for area service providers and SIU students.
She collaborates extensively with the CASD Behavior Analysts.
Leigh Grannan, Board Certified Analyst, earned a M.S. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy from
SIU-C. Leigh has worked at the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) as a Clinical In-
structor for several years. She works closely with the Center’s Speech-Language Pathologist, pro-
viding collaborative supervision to students in the Behavior Analysis and Therapy and Communi-
cation Disorders and Sciences programs. Leigh also supervises graduate students working with
children with autism and providing consultation services in area schools.
Category: Special Education/Student Behavior/Classroom Management

Grade Level: All
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Rhodes, Joey Room: 110-G
Rhodes Hails, Tiffany
Shattuc, Illinois
Sessions: 1, 5 “DFS: Mega Memory How to Remember & FORGET”
Sessions: 2, 6 “DFS: Teaching the Child that Pushes Your Button II!”
Sessions: 3, 7 “Can Your Baby Read? A Mother/Teacher Analysis”
For the past two decades Joey Rhodes has been working with different ROEs and districts to help
resolve their most challenging discipline problems with the use of his ever expanding “Discipline
for Success” program and book. His reputation for getting difficult students and confused parents
to cooperate is well known by the potential lawsuits that have been dismissed through his innova-
tive interventions. Assisting Joey will be his daughter and fellow teacher, Tiffany Rhodes Hails.
This father and daughter team beams with love and admiration for each other while bringing two
diverse perspectives to their audiences. Rhodes is the author of several books and is a registered
BMI New York/Nashville writer. Joey’s appearances on tv, radio, and the internet have created an
online help resource for numerous parents and teachers dealing with at risk youth.
Category: Memory Training/Psychology/Social Kills/Self Esteem/Language/Math/Reading/
Health/Special Education/Student Behaviors/Discipline/Government/Political Science/Diversity/
Geography/
Grade Level: All.
Rebecca Roane
Room: 208-G
(co-presents with Kurt Strothmann)
Sessions: 1 and 5 “Get Interactive”
Sessions: 2 and 6 “Interactive Sites that Make Learning Fun”
Sessions: 3 and 7 “Graphic Organizers: The Proven Strategy”
Sessions: 4 and 8 “Intro to Web 2.0 Tools”
Rebecca Roane began teaching in 1969. She taught first grade for 21 years and fifth grade for
eight. She was also a Title 1 teacher. After leaving the classroom, she worked as Curriculum Ana-
lyst for Mt. Vernon City Schools. Currently she is an adjunct instructor for McKendree University
in Reading Endorsement. Upon retirement, Ms. Roane established her own business, Educational
Treasures, which provides professional development in a variety of areas. Each training includes
time for teachers to create their own materials so she can assist them in the process. She has con-
ducted workshops and training across Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee. She has also trained business
office workers in the Chicago area for the last 5 years. In addition to the Mt. Vernon Conference,
some of her conference presentations have included multiple years at IL-TCE, St. Charles, IL;
TETC, Nashville, TN; ICE, Indianapolis, IN; NETA, Omaha, NB; METC, St. Charles, MO; and the na-
tional CORE Knowledge Conference in Baltimore, MD and Phoenix, AZ.
Category: Technology/Reading/RTI/Teaching Strategies Grade Level: Primary/All.
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Dr. James T. Rosborg Room: 115-G
Belleville, Illinois
Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 “Problems and Solutions to Current Educational Issues”

Dr. Jim Rosborg currently serves as Director of Graduate Education at McKendree University and
instructor of graduate classes in curriculum and school law. Since his arrival at McKendree, Ros-
borg has been part of a team that has increased graduate enrollment to over 1,000 students. In
June of 2005, Rosborg retired after eleven years as superintendent of the 3,750 Belleville Public
School Dist. #118, Belleville, Illinois. He has consistently focused his energy on building a climate
of collaboration to benefit all students. Under Rosborg’s leadership, Belleville #118 has some of
the highest district scores in the State of Illinois. In addition, those schools received Golden Spike
Awards, and the Northern Illinois University’s Spotlight Awards for their academic achievement.
Rosborg himself is a past recipient of the Illinois Master Teacher Award, “Those Who Excel”
Award, and “Break the Mold” Award from ISBE, and the 2004 Illinois Superintendent of the Year
Award. He also collaborated in writing a textbook with Dr. Max McGee and Mr. Jim Burgett enti-
tled What Every Superintendent and Principal Needs to Know. In addition, Rosborg has published
articles on dealing with children with AIDS in the classroom and the need to adjust the 2002 No
Child Left Behind Act for successful implementation. Dr. Rosborg received his Bachelor’s Degree
from SIU-C, a Master’s Degree from SIU-E and completed his Doctorate work at SIU-E in 1994.
Category: School Law Grade Level: All
John Shadowens Room: 116-G

Marion, Illinois
Sessions: 3 and 7 “Superhero Training Camp I: Culture Shift and What it has
Done to Our Kids”
Sessions: 4 and 8 “Superhero Training Camp II: Operationalizing the Develop
mental Assets Framework”
John Shadowens is the manager of a comprehensive array of prevention and early inter-
vention services to adolescents. He has spent over 20 years in youth services and 9 years
in youth ministry providing support to youth and their families and in community develop-
ment to expand prevention work throughout the southern Illinois region. He holds a
Bachelor’s in Psychology from Southeast Missouri State and a Master’s of Public Admini-
stration from SIU. John is an approved trainer for the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental
Assets. He is co-author of the ALPHA Peer Leadership curriculum and considered an ex-
pert in the fields of youth mentoring and positive youth development. John has presented
to thousands over the course of his career on multiple youth services and prevention
topics.
Category: Cultural Changes/Behaviors Grade Level: All
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Kendra Smiley Room: 119-G
East Lynn, Illinois
Sessions: 3 and 5 “Do This...Not That! Practical Teacher-Student

Relationship Tips”
Sessions: 4 and 6 “Guiding the Journey of A Strong-Willed Child”
Live Life Intentionally! That phrase describes Kendra Smiley’s life and the message she
brings to her audiences. According to Kendra, life is a wonderful smorgasbord of choices
and we all are responsible for and empowered by the choices we make. Kendra gradu-
ated with highest honors from the University of Illinois and earned an M.S. from the Uni-
versity of North Dakota. In 2001, she was selected as Illinois Mother of the Year. In 2002,
Kendra was named a Tri-Delta Woman of Achievement and she is a member of the 2003
Class of Leadership in Illinois. Kendra returns to the conference bringing new challenges
and encouragement to her participants.
Category: General/Relationships/Student Behavior Grade Level: All.
Kurt Strothmann
Room: 208-G
(co-presents with Rebecca Roane)
Sessions: 1 and 5 “Get Interactive”

Sessions: 2 and 6 “Interactive Sites that Make Learning Fun”
Sessions: 3 and 7 “Graphic Organizers: The Proven Strategy”
Sessions: 4 and 8 “Intro to Web 2.0 Tools”
Kurt has been at the forefront of integrating technology into the Mt. Vernon City Schools curricu-
lum for nearly 20 years. He has piloted several innovative technology related programs, held
workshops and graduate classes, and conducted staff development training for his and numerous
other school districts. His knowledge and background with educational software and interactive
devices have allowed him the opportunity to present and demonstrate technology integration at
education conferences in Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tennessee. In addition, his
experience serving on local and regional committees and Illinois Computer Educators status has
made him recognizable among various technology related agencies throughout Illinois. Recently
retired from the classroom, Kurt plans to remain active in the education field in technology
training and curriculum development.
Category: Technology/Teacher Strategies/Reading/RtI Grade Level: Primary/All.
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Tom Wheeler Room: 204-F
Buckner, Illinois
Session: 1 “One on One with Nick Hill ”
Session: 2 “Football Coaches’ Panel”
Session: 5 “One on One with Deon Thomas”
Session: 6 “ Basketball Coaches’ Panel”
Tom Wheeler is a 34 year veteran of the teaching/coaching profession in southern Illinois. His
teaching experiences range from elementary through college. As a “small” school teacher and
coach, he has learned to be a man of “many” hats which has enabled him to have more than his
share of exciting educational experiences. For over ten years, Coach Wheeler has shared these
experiences at the Mt. Vernon Conference, and other conferences on a wide variety of topics. Mr.
Wheeler is also the moderator of the popular “Coaches’ Roundtable” which has attracted large
crowds every year of current and past coaches from the area. Coach Wheeler is a southern Illi-
nois native, a graduate of McLeansboro High School, and a former athlete at McKendree College
where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He received his Master’s Degree from Murray State
University.
Category: All Sports Coaches Grade Level: All
Brandon Wright Room: 223-H

Franklin-Jefferson Co. Special Education
Sessions: 1 and 5 “More Than Just a Number: A School Administrator’s
Guide to Section 504”
Sessions: 2 and 6 “CSI: Mt. Vernon—Investigating Recent Case Law in Special
Education”
Brandon Wright graduated with a B.S. in Speech Communication from Southern Illinois University,
Carbondale, and a Master’s Degree in educational administration from the Department of Educa-
tional Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois. He received his Juris Doctor from
the University of Illinois College of Law. Prior to becoming an associate at the firm of Miller,
Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd., Mr. Wright worked as an assistant at the Regional Office of Edu-
cation for Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski and Union Counties. Mr. Wright also served as a
member of the Anna-Jonesboro Community High School Board of Education from 1999-2003, the
youngest person to be elected to a school board in Illinois at that time. He is a
former instructor at Shawnee Community College, Ullin, Illinois, and the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.
Category: School Law/Administration Grade Level: All.
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Thank you ICE (Illinois Computing Educators)
For helping to support the
Mt. Vernon Conference!
Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
AND
Bryan Cross,
Hamilton-Jefferson Co.,
Regional Superintendent of
Schools
Co-Sponsoring
the
2010 Cyber Café’
Located in the
Exhibit Hall
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RECEPTION HONORING
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
ALUMNI!
Dr. Michael Smith, Superintendent, Mt. Vernon Twp.
High School invites YOU, the school administrator
to a reception offering refreshments and the PLEASE stop by
opportunity to network with your colleagues.
Room: 234-F
If you are a Regional Superintendent, Asst. Regional
Superintendent, Superintendent, Principal, Assistant
Principal, or Board Member, please come and enjoy Thursday, October 28, 2010
refreshments! Friday, October 29, 2010
10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010 Hosted by:
10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Southern Illinois University
Alumni Association
Room: 101-A
Refreshments and Door Prizes
Provided!
Hosted by:
Dr. Nick Osborne,
Associate Professor
Thursday, October 28, 2010 Thursday, October 28, 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010 Friday, October 29, 2010
10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
ROOM: 225-H Room: 224-H
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois and the
Department of Educational Administration are host- The Illinois Principal’s Association will be
ing a reception area to provide an opportunity for all hosting a reception to network with
graduates of the Department of Education Admini- colleagues and information updates
stration to visit for purposes of networking and infor-
mational update. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!
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SESSIONS BY DAY
Session 1 10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m.
Presenter Title Room Category
Acord, J./Girten, M. Double Session 1-2: “READY OR 217-G Special Education/RtI/SLD/
NOT...Using RtI to Make SLD IEPs
Eligibility”
Allen, Luke “Keep It Clean” 235-F Technology
Baumhoegger, K./ “Quizdom Clickers” 119-G Technology
Rutherford, K.
Bishop, S./Rains, B. “Recipes to Integrate Writing 106-G Curriculum/Writing
Across the Curriculum” K-5
Boyer, Reba Double Session 1-2: “Garbage 216-G Science
Pail Science”
Chambers, Christy All Day 1-4 Administrators’ 201-C Administrators’ Academy
Academy #786 “Leading with
Heart in Times of Cardiac Ar-
rest…”
Clouse, Paula “Sexting: The Facts” 105-G Guidance Counseling/
Psychology/Student Behavior
Cozzolino, Linda “Curriculum Transformation” 116-G Curriculum/Student Achieve-
ment/General
Damon, B./Giardini, G. “In-School Bowling” 100-C Physical Education/
Girls Gym Curriculm
DeRousse, Edmond “The Adventures of a Common 220-H Becoming an Author/
Man” How to Become a Pub- Writing/General
lished Author.
Docherty, Kari “Make It, Take It, Use it!” 112-G Reading/Phonemic Aware-
ness
Douglas, Darren “Rhythmic Remedies…” 232-F Music/Classroom Manage-
ment/Learning Styles
Fiscus, Melinda “Creating the Collection” 205-H Technology
Frakes, N./ZumMallen, G Double Session 1-2: “Web-Based 233-F Technology/Teacher Re-
Resources for Teachers” sources
Garrett, Don Double Session 1-2: “The 4th ‘R’ 119-H Student Behavior/Student
Responsibility” Achievement
Gerstner, Lillian “From Generation to Generation: 108-G History/Holocaust
My Parents and the Holocaust”
Hollmann, Greg “Pluto: Revolve in Peace” 117-G Science/Astronomy
Ing, Laura Warren “ADD and Me” 227-F Student Achievement/ADD
Irwin, Chris Double Session 1-2: “What Can King At-Risk/Student Achieve-
Horses Teach Teachers” City ment/Teacher-Student Rela-
Saddle tionship/Guidance Counsel-
Club ors
Keener, Valerie “IDNR Education Update” 109-G Science
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SESSIONS BY DAY
Session 1 continued 10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m.
Kinder, Sue “Crepes” 216-H F&CS/CTE/Math/History/
Reading Comprehension
Krumweide, Jeff “Learning from Experience” 218-H Coaching
Lane, Cindy “Top Ten Tech Tricks You Should 200-F Technology/Teacher Re-
Know!” sources/Student Improvement/
General
Langley, Laura Double Session 1-2: “CRT Train- 231-F CRT Training
ing”
Larkin, D/Coalson, S. “New Teachers’ Roundtable” 305-A Classroom Management/
Lesson Planning/Roundtable
Lee, M/Clodi, M “Alphabet Soup” 306-A General
Lemmon, Gary “The Myth of Self-Esteem Build- 107-G Student Behaviors/
ing” Relationships
Lindsey, Christine “Protecting Our Children—It’s 124-H Child Abuse-Predators/At-Risk
Everyone’s Job!” Student
Luer, J./Eifert, K. “Puppets for Fun and Learning” 110-H Puppetry/Early Childhood/
Curriculum/Literature
Lynn, John “Life on the Appalachian Trail” 205-G History/Social Studies
Maginel, Dr. Paige “Writing IEPs” 105-H Special Education/IEPs
Mahinda, D. Diane “Cloud Computing for CTE/ 120-G CTE/Teacher Resources
Vocational Classes”
Martin, Sandra Double Session 1-2: “SMART 212-H Technology/Teacher Resources
Board Lesson Activity Toolkit”
McGuire, Richard “A Winning Pair in Education: 206-G General
Goodness and Humor”
Morris, C./LaRue, R. “Careers in the Construction In- 202-C Careers/CTE/Administration/
dustry” Guidance Counselors
Morris, Matt “Assistive Technology Through 207-H Technology/Special Education/
Infinitec” General
Morrison, L./Skorch, L. “R WIKIS 4 U” 212-G Technology
Nelson, D/Norman, M. Reading Across the Curriculum 118-G Reading
Thomas, K./Stowers, S.
Olsen, Kristen “Healing the Wounds of School- Auditorium Classroom Management/
ing: Language Practices That Relationships
Foster Growth”
Rhodes, J./Hails, Tiffany “DFS: Mega Memory: How to 110-G Student Achievement/Self-
Remember & FORGET” Esteem/Special Education/
Memory Training/Language
Arts/Math/Reading
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SESSIONS BY DAY
Roane, R./Strothmann, K. “Get Interactive” 208-G Technology
Roberson, Gracia “Science Activity-Loops, Whorls, 226-H Science/Reading/Math/

and Arches” Teaching Strategies
Rosborg, Dr. Jim “Problems and Solutions to Cur- 115-G School Law/School Finances
rent Educational Issues”
Smith,Kevin “NEFE Presents High School 303-A Curriculum/CTE
Financial Planning Program”
Stachyra, M./Stachyra, T “VEX Robotics” 112-F Science/Technology/Math/
CTE/Engineering
Thompson, Jim “Reptiles and Their Place in Our 114-H Science/General
World”
VanKavelaar, Dr. Eileen “Army Education Programs and 123-H Teacher Resources/
Resources” Administration
Vineyard-Most, Paula “Nutrition A3: Anytime, Any- 302-A Technology/Nutrition/Health/
where, Anyplace” Teacher Resources
Walker, Linda “Using FREE Communication 30l-C CTE/Teacher Resources
Software to Enhance the Class-
room”
Wheeler, Coach Thomas “One on One with Nick Hill” 204-F Sports-Coaching
Wisniewski, N./ “New and Noteworthy Books” 222-H Reading

Garrett, M K-4 Grades
Wright, Brandon “More Than Just a Number: A 223-H School Law/Special Education
School Administrator’s Guide to
Section 504”
Session 2 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Baumhoegger, K./ “Clickers in the Classroom” 119-G Technology

Rutherford, K.
Bishop, S./Lockley, B “Who Needs a Bully” 114-G Illinois Standards/Bullying
Daman, B./Giardini, G. “In-School Bowling” 100-C Physical Education/Curriculum
Girls Gym
Docherty, Kari “Junior High Literature Roundta- 112-G Literature/Roundtable
ble”
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SESSIONS BY DAY
Session 2 continued 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Duff, Tom “Boundaries: Teacher and Stu- 120-G Relationships

dent Relationships”
Fiscus, Melinda “Capturing the Spirit of Your 205-H Technology

Classroom”
Gerry, James “Be Cool: Network, Collaborate, 301-C Science/Technology/Math/

Innovate!” Engineering
Gerstner, Lillian “Teaching the Holocaust: Class- 108-G History/Teacher Resources/

room Resources” Holocaust
Hamilton, C.W. “Understanding Transition Ser- 219-H Special Education/IEP
vices under IDEA: Do What?”
Harvester, John “Educator’s Market” 222-H Personal Finance
Hayse, N./Page, K. “GOT ART? Lessons From the Art 302-A Art/Curriculum /Teacher Re-
Box” sources
Hollmann, Greg “Solar Studies” 117-G Science/Astronomy
Hotes, Robert “Helping Career Counselors to 116-G Student Services/Guidance

Guide Students to Careers through Counselors/CTE
Pathways and Programs of Study”
Lane, Cindy “Searching and Sifting the 21st 200-F Technology/Teacher Re-
Century” sources/Student Improvement/
General
Lee, M./Clodi, M “Alphabet Soup” 306-A General
Lemmon, Gary “The Myth of Self-Esteem Build- 107-G Student Behavior/Relationships

ing”
Lindsey, Christine “Protecting Our Children—It’s 124-H Child Abuse-Predators/At-Risk

Everyone’s Job” Student
Luer, J./Eifert, K. “Creating Children Who Love to 110-H Puppetry/Early Childhood/

Read” Curriculum/Literature
Lynn, John “George Rogers Clark Takes the 205-G History/Social Studies
Old Northwest”
Maguire, Det. Sarg. Brent “Internet Safety” 121-G Technology/Student Behavior/

At-Risk Student/Internet Safety
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SESSIONS BY DAY
Milliner, S./Pemberton, B “Helping Students Experience 305-A History
History”
Nelson, D./Norman, M. “Reading Across the Curricu- 118-G Reading
Thomas, K./Stowers, S. lum”
Olsen, Kirsten “Healing the Wounds of School- Auditorium Classroom Management/
ing: Learning to Listen” Communication/Relationships
Pulley, P/Hulbert, S. “Construction of Geometry Note- 111-G Geometry/Math

book”
Rains, Becky “Playing with Numbers Using 106-G Math/SMART Board/Student
Cards, Dice, and Dominoes” Achievement/
Rhodes, J./Hails, T. DFS: Teaching the Child that 110-G Classroom Management/
Pushes Your Button II” Student Behavior/Health/
Special Education/Psy./Soci.
Roberson, Gracia “Science Activity—Loops, 226-H Science/Reading/Math/
Whorls, and Arches” Teaching Strategies
Rosborg, Dr. Jim “Problems and Solutions to Cur- 115-G School law/School Finances
Sinks, Janet “Easy Music Activities for Teach- 312-F Music
ers Who Think They Can’t Sing or
Play!”
Skorch, L./Morrison, L. “Smarter in a Webbed World” 212-G Technology
Smith, Kevin “Credit Cards 2.0” 303-A Personal Finance/General

Stachyra, M./Stachyra, T. “VEX Robotics” 112-F Science/Technology/
Engineering/Math/CTE
Strothmann, K/Roane, R. “Interactive Sites that Make 208-G Technology/Teacher Resources
Learning Fun”
World”
Timmering, Bev “Mobi and Workspace Software 214-F Technology
Training”
Timpner, N./Gabuatz, J. “Ag in the Classroom” 116-H Curriculum/Science
Beattie, K.
VanZandt, Jamey “High School English/Journalism 123-H English/Journalism/Roundtable
Roundtable”
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SESSIONS BY DAY
Wheeler, Coach Tom “Football Coaches Panel” 204-F Sports-Coaching
Wisniewski, Nicole “Illinois Award Lists: Caudill, 220-H Reading
Monarch, and the New Blue Stem
Award”
Wright, Brandon “CSI: Mt. Vernon—Investigating 223-H School Law/Special Education/
Recent Case Law in Special Edu- Administration/IEP
cation”
Session 3 12:45 p.m.—1:45 p.m.

Acord, J./Girten, M. Double Session 3-4 “READY OR 217-G Special Education/RtI/IEPs
NOT...Using RtI to Make SLD Eli-
gibility”
Allen, Jena “Guidance Counselors’ Roundta- 301-C Guidance Counseling
ble Roundtable
Allen, Luke “You Get What You Pay For? A 235-F Technology
Teachers Guide to Open Source
and Freeware”
Bell, C./Brinkman, P. “Living in Fear—Learning in 115-G Child Abuse-Predators
Fear”
Across the Curriculum” 6-8
Busch, Larry Double Session 3-4 “Change 107-G General/Classroom Climate
Your Thoughts, Change Your
Life”
Campbell, L./ “Mind-Body Connection; Stress Library General
Campbell, A. Relief for Educators” 200-C
Dale, Merenda “Child Sexual Abuse: Who? 117-G Child Abuse-Predators
What? Where? When? Why? And
How?”
DeRousse, Edmond “The Adventures of a Common 220-H Become an Author/Writing/
Man” How to Become a Pub- General
lished Author”
Dively, J./Marshall, R. “Speech in the Electronic Age” 109-G School Law/Technology
ble”
Duff, Tom “Boundaries: Teacher and Stu- 120-G Relationships/Classroom Man-
dent Relationships” agement
32
SESSIONS BY DAY
Session 3 continued 12:45 p.m.—1:45 p.m.

Fiscus, Melinda Double Session 3-4 “Using Photo 207-H Technology
Elements:
Frakes, N./ZumMallen, G. “Geography and Social Studies” 233-F Student Achievement/Critical
Thinking/Social Studies/
Geography
Gale, Erin “Project Child” 118-G Health/Seizure Disorder
Garrett, Ann “Librarians’ Roundtable” 124-H Library/ Roundtable

Gilbert, Ray “Child Predators” 105-G At-Risk/Child Abuse—
Predators
vices Under IDEA: Do What?”
Hattendorf, Corp. Donald “Self Defense, Protect Yourself!” 100-B Self Defense
Hayse, N./Page, K. “Got Art? Lessons From the Art 302-A Art/Curriculum/Teacher Re-
Box” sources
Ing, Laura Warren “Health and Health Occupations 227-F Health/Health Occupations
Roundtable” Roundtable
Irwin, Chris Double Session 3-4 “What Can King City At-Risk/Student Achievement/
Horse Teach Teachers” Saddle Relationships/Guidance Coun-
Club selors
Lane, Cindy “Plain Language Needed- 200-F Technology/Teacher Re-

Understanding PLNs” sources/Student Improvement/
General
THE 32nd
ANNUAL MT. VERNON CONFERENCE!
OCTOBER 27 AND OCTOBER 28, 2011!
MARK YOUR SCHOOL CALENDER! YOUR
For more information contact: (618)-244-8040 SCHOOL
DISTRICT
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Hamilton-Jefferson Counties, ROE 25
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SESSIONS BY DAY
Langley, Laura Double Session 3-4 “CRT Train- 231-F CRT Training
ing”
Lockley, Butch “Survivor Strategies: Top 10 List” 114-G Teaching Strategies
Maguire, Det. Serg. Brent “Cyber-bullying” 121-G Cyber-bullying/Internet Safety
Martin, Sandra Double Session 3-4: “SMART 212-H Technology/Teacher Resources
Board Lesson Activity Toolkit”
Mulch, Sheriff R./ “Drug Trends of Southern Illi- 106-H Drug Education
Burge, Capt. S. nois”
Osborne, Dr. Nick “Five Practices of Leadership” 226-H Administration
Parker, T./Bayne, J. “High Tech Dreams, Low Budget 213-H Technology

Reality”
Pulley, P./Hulbert, S. “Construction of Geometry Note- 111-G Geometry/Math
book”
Rehfeldt, Dr. Ruth “An Introduction to Behavior Ana- 105-H Autism/Special Education/
Schaper, K./Grannan, L. lytic Instruction & Classroom General
Management for Students with
Autism and Other Disabilities”
Rhodes, J./Hails, T. “Can Your Baby Read? A Mother/ 110-G Early Childhood/Parenting/
Teacher Analysis” Language Arts/Reading/
Special Education
Roane, R./Strothmann, K. “Graphic Organizers: The 208-G Technology/General
Proven Strategy”
Shadowens, John “Superhero Training Camp I: 116-G Cultural Changes/Student Be-
Culture Shift and What it Has haviors
Done to Our Kids”
Sinks, Janet “Integrating Music Standards 312-F Music/Reading/Math/Social
with Academic and Special Edu- Studies/Science
cation Standards
Smiley, Kendra “Do This...Not That! - Practical 119-G General/Relationships
Teacher-Student Relationship
Tips”
Smith, Kevin “Live Your Life” 303-A Curriculum/CTE
Sneed, Trouper “Seatbelt Convincer” 115-H Driver’s Education/General
World”
34
SESSIONS BY DAY
Timmering, Bev “CPS Response System Training 214-F Technology
‘Clickers”
Beattie, K.
VanZandt, Jamey “High School English/Journalism 123-H English/Journalism Roundtable
Classroom Roundtable”
Wilson, Deb “Using Hollywood vs. History in 213-G History
the Classroom”
Garrett, M. 4-8
Session 4 2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Allen, Luke “Tech for Teachers—Tips, Tricks 235-F Technology
& Tweaks!”
Dale, Merenda “Child Sexual Abuse:…” 117-G Child Abuse-Predator
DeRousse, Edmond “The Adventures of a Common 220-H Become and Author/Writing/
lished Author
Garrett, Ann “Everybody Writes!” 124-H Writing/General/Disciplines
Garrett, Mackie “Growing the Audience: Peer 109-G Writing/Peer Response/
Response to Student Writing” Learning Strategies
Gale, Erin “Project School Alert” 118-G Health/Seizure Disorder
Lane, Cindy “What Not to Present” 200-F Technology/Teacher Re-
sources/Student Improvement
Madrigal, Dan “Classroom Management: What 215-H Classroom Management/
They Don’t Teach You in Col- Discipline
lege”
Maguire, Det. Serg. Brent “MySpace, FaceBook, and Other 121-G Internet Safety/Social Network-
Social Networking Sites” ing
Mulch, Sheriff R. “Drug Trends of Southern Illi- 106-H Drug Education
Burge, Capt. S. nois”
Parker, T./Bayne, J. “High Tech Dreams, Low Budget 213-H Technology
Reality”
Rains, D./Rains, B. “Playing with Numbers Using 106-G Math/SMART Board
Cards, Dice, and Dominoes” 3-8
Rehfeldt, Dr. Ruth/ “An Introduction to Behavior Ana- 105-H Autism/Special Education/
Schaper, K/Grannan, L. lytic Instruction & Classroom General
Management for Students with
Autism and Other Disabilities”
35
SESSIONS BY DAY
Shadowens, John “Superhero Training Camp II: 116-G Student Behavior/Character
Utilizing the 40 Dev. Assets for Education
Increased Success”
Smiley, Kendra “Guiding the Journey of a Strong 119-G Relationships/Student Behav-
Willed—Child” ior/Classroom Management
Sneed, Trouper David “Distracted Driving” 115-H Driver’s Education/General
Stachyra, M./ “VEX Robotics 112-F Science/Technology/

Stachyra, T Engineering/Math/CTE
Strothmann, K./Roane, R. “Intro to Web 2.0 Tools” 208-G Technology
World”
Beattie, K.
Wilson, Deb “Using Hollywood vs History in 213-G History
the Classroom”
36
SESSIONS BY DAY
Friday, October 29, 2010
Session 5 10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m.
Acord, J./Girten, M. Double Session 5-6: “READY OR 217-G Special Education/RtI/SLD/IEPs
NOT...Using RtI to Make SLD
Eligibility”
Allen, Luke “Keep It Clean” 235-F Technology
Ash, Bob Double Session 5-6: “Your Piece Gym General
of the Puzzle”

Across the Curriculum” K-5
Boyer, Reba Double Session 5-6: “Garbage 216-G Science
Pail Science”
Busch, Larry All Day 5-8 Administrators’ 201-C Administrators’ Academy
Academy #684 “The Six Secrets
of Change…”
Chambers, Christy Double Session 5-6: “Leading 107-G Leadership Development
with Heart in Times of Cardiac
Arrest”
Cozzolino, Linda “Curriculum Transformation” 116-G Curriculum/Student Achieve-
ment/General
Daman, B/Giardini, G “In School Bowling” 100-C Physical Education/Curriculum
Girls Gym
Dennison, Mariah “Welcome to the World of SMART 105-G Technology
Boards”
lished Author.
Dittmar, Dean “Agriculture Teacher Roundtable 115-H Agriculture Roundtable
Discussion”
Docherty, Kari “Make It, Take It, Use It!” 112-G Reading/Phonemic Awareness
Fiscus, Melinda “Creating the Collection” 205-H Technology
Frakes,N./ZumMallen, G. Double Session: 5-6 “Web-Based 233-F Technology

Resources for Teachers”
Gamber, Hon. T./ “JUVENILE COURT-Procedures, 205-G Juvenile Court
Frankland, Hon. D. New Direction and Hot Topics”
Garrett, Don Double Session 5-6: “Connecting 118-G Classroom Climate/Student
With Students Through Class- Achievement/Student Behav-
room Climate” iors
37
SESSIONS BY DAY
Hayse, N./Page, K. “GOT ART? Lessons From the 302-A Art/Curriculum
Art Box”
Hollmann, Greg “Pluto: Revolve in Peace” 117-G Science/Astronomy
Hulbert, S./Pulley, P. “Algebra Activities” 111-G Math

Independent Silver Band “Echoes of Yester Year” 302-F Music/History/Social Studies
Ing, Laura Warren “ADD and Me” 227-F Student Achievement/ADD
Irwin, Chris Double Session 5-6: “What Can King At-Risk/Student Achievement/
Horses Teach Teachers” City Teacher-Student Relationship/
Saddle Guidance Counselors
Club
Kinder, Sue “Crepes” 216-H F&CS/CTE/Math/History/
Reading Comprehension
Lane, Cindy “Google Earth Across Every Sub- 200-F Technology/Teacher Re-
ject Curriculum” sources/Student Improvement/
General
Larkin, D./Coalson, S. “New Teachers’ Roundtable” 305-A Classroom Management/
Lesson Planning/Roundtable
Lindsey, Christine “Protecting Our Children—It’s 124-H Child Abuse-Predator/At-Risk
Everyone’s Job” Student
Lockley, Butch “Survivor Strategies: Top 10 List” 114-G Teaching Strategies
Luer, J./Eifert, K. “Puppets for Fun and Learning” 110-H Puppetry/Early Childhood/
Curriculum/Literature
Maginel, Dr. Page “Writing IEPs” 105-H Special Education/IEPs
Madrigal, Dan “Classroom Management: What 215-H Classroom Management/

They Don’t Tell You in College” Discipline
Maguire, Det. Sgt. Brent “Internet Safety” 121-G Technology/Student Behavior/

At-Risk/Internet Safety
Mahinda, D. Diane “Cloud Computing for CTE/ 120-G CTE/Teacher Resources

Vocational Classes
38
SESSIONS BY DAY
Milliner, S./Pemberton, B. Double Session 5-6: “Visit to His- Jeff. Co. Illinois State Standards/History
tory at the Historical Society Vil- Historical
lage” Society
Village
Olsen, Kirsten “Creating Caring School Com- Auditorium School Climate

Keynote, Thursday munities: 3 Practices That Really
Work”
Petrak, Cliff “Don’t Slow Me Down with that 303-A Math/Student Achievement
Calculator-Emphasizing Addition
& Subtraction”
Pierce, Shelli “Choral Reading for Elementary 312-F Music
and Jr. High”
Rhodes, J./Hails, T. “DFS: Mega Memory: How to 110-G Student Achievement/Self-
Remember & FORGET” Esteem/Special Education/
Memory Training/Language
Arts/Math/Reading
Roane, R./Strothmann, K. “Get Interactive” 208-G Technology
Roberson, Gracia “Science Activity– Loops, Whorls, 226-H Science/Reading/Math/

Rosborg, Jim “Problems and Solutions to Cur- 115-G School Law/School Finances
Sandusky, Evana “Do’s & Don’ts of Interacting with 213-G Special Education/
Parents of Special Needs Kids” Relationships
Need Directions?
Need your name badge?
Lost and Found?
Just general questions
answered?
The friendly staff awaits and is
eager to assist and answer those
kinds of questions and more….
H-building lobby!
39
SESSIONS BY DAY
Session 5 10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m.
Smiley, Kendra “Do This...Not That! - Practical 119-G General/Relationship
Teacher-Student Relationship
Tips”
Stachyra, M./Stachyra, T “VEX Robotics” 112-F Science/Technology/Math/
CTE/Engineering
World”
VanKavelaar, Dr. Eileen “Army Education Programs and 123-H Teacher Resources/
Resources” Administration/Counselors
Walker, Linda “Using FREE Communication 301-C CTE/Teacher Resources
Software to Enhance the
Classroom”
Wheeler, Coach Tom “One on One with Deon Thomas” 204-F Sports-Coaching
Garrett, M K-4
Wolf, Deborah “The Brain and Physical Activity 100-B RtI/Physical Education
and RtI”
Wright, Brandon “More Than Just a Number: A 223-H School Law/Special Education
School Administrator’s Guide to
Section 504”
Session 6 11:15 a.m.—12:15 p.m.

Bishop, S./Lockley, B. “Who Needs a Bully? 114-G Illinois Learning Standards/
Bullying
Daman, B./Giardini, G. “In-School Bowling” 100-C Physical Education/Curriculum
Gym
Boards”
Docherty, Kari “Junior High Literature Roundta- 112-G Literature Roundtable
ble”
ment/ Learning Styles
Erthal, Dr. Margaret Double Session 6-7: “Computer 231-F Technology/CTE
Keyboarding Methods
40
SESSIONS BY DAY
Fiscus, Melinda “Capturing the Spirit of Your 205-H Technology
Classroom”
Gerry, James “Be Cool: Network, Collaborate, 301-C Science/Technology/Math/
Innovate!” Engineering
Gerstner, Lillian “Teaching the Holocaust: Class- 108-G History/Holocaust/Teacher Re-
room Resources” sources
vices Under IDEA: Do What??
Harvester, John “Educator’s Market” 222-H Personal Finance
Hayse, N./Page, K. “GOT ART? Lessons From the 302-A Art/Curriculum

Art Box”
Henry, T./Taylor, P. “Least Restrictive Environment: 306-A Least Restrictive Environment
You’ve Got to Be Kidding?”
Hollmann, Greg “Solar Studies” 117-G Science/Astronomy
Hotes, Robert “Helping Career Counselors to 116-G Student Services/Guidance

Guide Students to Careers Counselors/CTE
through Pathways and Programs
of Study”
Hulbert, S./Pulley, P. “Algebra Activities” 111-G Math
Hunt, Rita “Audacity in the Classroom” 121-G Technology/Teacher Resources

Independent Silver Band “Echoes of Yester Year!” 302-F Music/History/Social Studies
Lamczyk, M./Farris, M. “Plant mAGic Around the Farm in 116-H Math/Science/ English/Social
Illinois” Studies/Lesson Plans
Lane, Cindy “Top Ten Tech Tricks You Should 200-F Technology/Teacher Re-
Know!” sources/Student Improvement/
General
Lindsey, Christine “Protecting Our Children—It’s 124-H Child Abuse-Predator/At-Risk
Everyone’s Job!” Student
Luer, J./Eifert, J. “Creating Children Who Love to 110-H Puppetry/Early Childhood/
Read” Curriculum/Literature
Lynn, John “Life on the Appalachian Trail” 205-G History/Social Studies

41
SESSIONS BY DAY
Miles, E./Mumba, F. “Science Process Skills Activity 305-A Math/Science
for Integrating Math, Science in
K-12 Classroom
Olsen, Kirsten “Creating Caring School Com- Auditorium School Climate
munities: 3 (More!) Practices
That Really Work”
Calculator-Emphasizing Frac-
tions”
Rains, Becky “Playing with Numbers Using 106-G Math/SMART Board/Student
Cards, Dice, and Dominoes” Achievement
PreK-2
Rhodes, J./Hails, T. “DFS: Teaching the Child that 110-G Classroom Management/
Pushes Your Button II” Student Behavior/Health/
Special Education/Psy./Soci.
Rice, Patrick “Raising Student Achievement’ 218-H Critical Thinking/Student
Achievement/Learning Envi-
ronments/Parental Involvement
Roberson, Gracia “Science Activity-Loops, Whorls, 226-H Science/Reading/Math/
Rosborg, Jim “Problems and Solutions to Cur- 115-G School Law/School Finances
Sandusky, Evana “From Diagnosis to School” 213-G Special Education
Skorch, L./Morrison, L. “Smarter in a Webbed World” 212-G Technology
Smiley, Kendra “Guiding the Journey of a Strong- 119-G Relationships/Student Behav-
Willed Child” ior/Classroom Management
Stachyra, M./Stachyra, T “VEX Robotics” 112-F Science/ Technology/
Strothmann, K./Roane, R. “Interactive Sites that Make 208-G Technology/Teacher Resources
Learning Fun”
Thompson, Jim “Reptiles and Their Place in the 114-H Science/General
World”
Timmering, Bev “Mobi and Workspace Software 214-F Technology
Training”
42
SESSIONS BY DAY
Weatherwax,G./ “Integrating Geography into Lan- 216-H Lesson Plans/Geography/
Weatherwax, L. guage Arts” Language Arts
Wheeler, Coach Thomas “Basketball Coaches’ Panel” 204-F Sport-Coaching
Wisniewski, Niki “Illinois Award Lists: Caudill, 220-H Reading

Monarch, and the New Blue Stem
Award”
Wolf, Deborah “Can Physical Education Help 100-B Physical Education/General
Improve Performance in Aca-
demics”
Wright, Brandon “CSI: Mt. Vernon-Investigating 223-H School Law/Special Education/
Recent case Law in Special Edu- IEP
cation”
Session 7 12:45 p.m.—1:45 p.m.

Acord, J./Girten, M. Double Session 7-8 “READY OR 217-G Special Education/RtI/SLD/IEPs
NOT...Using RtI to Make SLD Eli-
gibility”
Allen, Jena “Guidance Counselors’ Roundta- 30l-C Guidance Counseling Roundta-
ble” ble
Allen, Luke “You Get What You Pay For? A 235-F Technology
Teachers Guide to Open Source
And Freeware”
Bell, C./Brinkman, P. “Living in Fear-Learning in Fear’ 115-G Child Abuse-Predator

Across the Curriculum” 6-8
Dale, Merenda “Child Sexual Abuse…” 117-G Child Abuse- Predator

lished Author”
ble”
43
SESSIONS BY DAY
Fiscus, Melinda “Understanding E-Rate” 205-H Technology/E-Rate
Frakes, N./ZumMallen, G. “Space and Astronomy” 233-F Student Achievement/

Astronomy and Space
Garrett, Ann “Librarians’ Roundtable” 124-H Library Roundtable
Gilbert, Ray “Child Predators” 105-G At-Risk/Child Abuse-Predators
Hamilton, C.W. “Understanding Transitions Ser- 219-H Special Education/IEP
vices under IDEA: Do What?”
Hattendorf, Corp. Donald “Self Defense, Protect Yourself!” 100-B Self Defense
Henry, T./Taylor, P. “Least Restrictive Environment: 306-A Least Restrictive Environment

You’ve Got to Be Kidding?”
Ing, Laura Warren “Health and Health Occupations 227-F Roundtable/Health/Health Occ.
Roundtable”
Irwin, Chris Double Session 7-8: “What Can King City At-Risk/Student Achievement/
Horses Teach Teachers” Saddle Teacher-Student Relationship/
Club Guidance Counselors
Keener, Valerie “IDNR Education Update” 109-G Science
Krumwiede, Jeff “Learning from Experience” 218-H Coaching
Lamczyk, M./Farris, M. “Plant mAGic Around the Farm in 116-H Math/Science/English/Social
Illinois” Society/Lesson Plans
Lane, Cindy “Searching and Sifting the 21st 200-F Technology/Teacher Re-
Century” sources/Student Improvement/
General
Lockley, Butch “Survivor Strategies: Top Ten 114-G Teaching Strategies
List”
Lynn, John “George Rogers Clark Takes the 205-G History/Social Studies
Old Northwest”
Maguire, Det. Sgt. Brent “Cyber-bullying” 121-G Cyber-bullying/Internet Safety
for Integrating Math and Sci-
ence”
Milliner, S./Pemberton, B. Double Session: 7-8 “Visit to His- Jeff. Co. Illinois State Standards/History
tory at the Historical Society Vil- Historical
lage” Village
44
SESSIONS BY DAY
Mitchell, Vince “Administrators’ Roundtable 107-G Administration Roundtable
Burge, Capt. Scott nois”
Osborne, Dr. Nick “Improving Teaching Perform- 226-H Teacher Improvement
ance”
Pacey, B./Parrott, S./ “Project Lead the Way: Middle 207-H Curriculum/CTE/
Knutson, R./Hatfield, G. and High School Pre- Administration/Engineering
Engineering STEM Curriculum
Opportunities”
Calculator-Emphasizing Squar-
ing”
Schaper, K./Grannan, L. lytic Instruction & Classroom General/Assessment/
Management for Students with Classroom Management/
Autism and Other Disabilities” Student Behavior
Reynolds, Wm. “Echoes of Yester Year Part II” 302-F Music/History
Rhodes, J./Hails, T. “Can Your Baby Read? A 110-G Early Childhood/Parenting/

Mother/Teacher Analysis” Language Arts/ Reading/
Special Education
Roane, R./Strothmann, K. “Graphic Organizers: The 208-G Technology/General
Proven Strategy”
Shadowens, John “Superhero Training Camp I: 116-G Cultural Changes/Student Be-
Culture Shift and What is Has haviors
Done to Our Kids”
Sneed, Trouper David “Seatbelt Convincer” 115-H Driver’s Education/General

World”
Timmering, Bev “CPS Response System Training 214-F Technology
‘Clickers”
Weatherwax, G./ “Integrating Geography into Lan- 216-H Lesson Plans/Geography/
Weatherwax, L. guage Arts” Language Arts
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SESSIONS BY DAY
the Classroom”
Garrett, M. 4-8
Session 8 2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Allen, Luke “Tech for Teachers—Tips, Tricks 235-F Technology
& Tweaks”
Dale, Merenda “Child Sexual Abuse…” 117-G Child Abuse-Predators
Boards”
man” How to Become a Pub- General
lished Author
Erthal, Dr. Margaret “Handbook for Co-op Education, 231-F CTE/Teacher Resources
Internships and Registered Ap-
prenticeship”
Garrett, Ann “Everybody Writes!” 124-H Writing/General/Disciplines
Lane, Cindy “What Not to Present” 200-F Technology/Teacher Re-
sources/Student Improvement/
General
Maguire, Det. Sgt. Brent “MySpace, Facebook, and Other 121-G Internet Safety/Social Network-
Social Networking Sites” ing
for Integrating Math and Sci-
ence”
Burge, Capt. S. nois:
Pacey, B./Parrott, S. “Project Lead the Way: Middle 207-H Curriculum/CTE/
Knutson, R./Hatfield, G. and High School Pre-Engineering Administration/Engineering
STEM Curriculum Opportuni-
ties”
Petrak, Cliff “Don’t Slow Me Down with that 303-A Math/Science/Student Achieve-
Calculator-Emphasizing Multi- ment
plication”
46
SESSIONS BY DAY
Rains, Becky & David “Playing with Numbers Using 106-G Math/SMARTBoard
Cards, Dice and Dominoes” 3-8
Schaper, K./Grannan, L. lystic Instruction & Classroom General/Assessment/
Management for Students with Classroom Management/
Autism and Other Disabilities” Student Behavior
Reynolds, William “Echoes of Yester Year Part II” 302-F Music/History
Rice, Patrick “Raising Student Achievement” 218-H Critical Thinking/Student

Achievement/Learning Envi-
ronments/Parental Involvement
Shadowens, John “Superhero Training Camp II: 116-G Character Education/Student
Utilizing the 40 Dev. Assets for Behaviors
Increased Success”
Sneed, Trouper David “Distracted Driving” 115-H Driver’s Ed./General

Strothmann, K./Roane, R. “Intro to Web 2.0 Tools” 208-G Technology
Thompson, Jim “Reptiles and Their Place in Our 114-H Science General
World”
Vineyard-Most, Paula “Linking Communities, Parents, 302-A Nutrition/Health/Relationships

& Schools for Children’s Health

the Classroom”
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Arbonne
EXHIBIT HALL
Angels’ Cove of BCHFS L-Building
Barnes and Noble Thursday, Oct. 29
CDI Computer Dealers, Inc. 8:00a.m. –3:00p.m.
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts Friday, Oct. 30
CIM Technology Solutions 8:00a.m.—2:00p.m.
Common Goal Systems
Community First Bank of the Heartland
Everbind Books
Focus School Software
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Greenville College
Hip-Hop-Edu.Com
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Holt McDougal
Houghton Mifflin Riverside Publishing
Horace Mann Insurance
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Holt McDougal/Great Source Rigby Steck-Vaughn
Illinois Ag in the Classroom
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Illinois Nutrition Education & Training Program (ILNET)
Illinois Petroleum Resources Board
Illinois School for the Deaf Outreach Program
Illinois Secretary of State
Jefferson County Historical Society
Jefferson County Schools Federal Credit Union
Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District
M-S-Creations
Mary Kay Cosmetics
McKendree University
Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitors Bureau
NEA Auto & Home Insurance, California Casualty
Nancy Larson Publishers
Nystrom-Herff Jones Education Division
Pearson
Peoples National Bank
Quality Network Solutions
SIU— Division of Continuing Education
School Education Group McGraw-Hill
Skatetime School Programs
SRA/McGraw-Hill
Stampin Up!
The Academic Source
The Silver Chicks
United Methodist Children’s Home
United States Army
WSIU-Public Broadcasting
Zaner-Bloser Education Publisher
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Chris Irwim
Double Sessions!
Thursday, Oct. 28
2010
1-2 and 3-4
Friday, Oct. 29
2010
5-6 and 7-8
KING CITY SADDLE CLUB
Chris Irwin returns for another year at the Mt. Vernon Conference! Join his ses-
sions located at the King City Saddle Club! Chris will share with you educational
strategies that will surprise and amaze you! He will show you how horses and hu-
man behavior can enhance your classroom and student achievement! CPDUs given!
Concessions provided by the Mt. Vernon FFA during the sessions!
YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!
Experience the 1800s Phase II

Double Session: 5-6 and 7-8
Visit this 1800s village and learn
how it would enhance your class-
room curriculum and increase
student achievement by visiting
this live demonstration!
Even if you didn’t see the first
phase of this journey in session 2,
come on! An educational
experience awaits you!
Shuttle bus will be running to the off site sessions!

From the High School campus meet at the corner of
Casey and 7th in front of H-blding!
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Acord, Jennifer Room: 217-G Allen, Luke Room: 235-F
Girten, Monica Dbl Sessions: 1-2; 3-4 Retired Educator Sessions: 3, 7
Wabash & Ohio Valley Sp. Ed. 5-6; 7-8 Skokie, Illinois
Norris City, Illinois
“You Get What You Pay For? A Teachers Guide to
“READY OR NOT...Using RtI to Make SLD Eligibil- Open Source and Freeware”
ity” The purpose of this session is to familiarize users with
This session will focus on using the Response to In- Open Source and Freeware alternatives to commonly
tervention (RtI) model for Specific Learning Disabil- used commercial software. Attendees will lean how
ity (SLD) eligibility. The presentation will review the to find, download, install and evaluate software from
updated state IEP forms and discuss how to com- the web.
plete these forms. Participants will have an opportu- Category: Technology
nity to work in small groups to practice completing Grade Level: All
the eligibility forms using mock student information. Allen, Luke Room: 235-F
This session is appropriate for general educators, Retired Educator Sessions: 4, 8
special educators, and administrators, A basic un- Skokie, Illinois
derstanding of RtI and AIMSweb or DIBELS will be
helpful to participants. “Tech for Teachers—Tips, Tricks & Tweaks”
Category: Special Education/RtI/SLD/IEPs/Admin. Have you ever looked at some of the cool things you
Grade Level: All see other people doing on their computers and won-
dered, “How do you do that?” This session will intro-
Allen, Jena Room: 301-C duce you to some Windows tweaks and tips, and
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Sessions: 3, 7 some software gems (all freeware) and websites that
will enhance your skills and comfort level with your
“Guidance Counselors’ Roundtable”
PC. Users will leave this session with some basic
Back by popular demand, join Jena Allen for a dis-
skills and knowledge that will make their computer
cussion on what counselors face each day. Network
use more productive and enjoyable.
with other professionals in your field. Share with
each other what works and your struggles. Open Grade Level: All.
forum!
Category: Guidance Counseling Roundtable Ash, Bob Room: Gymnasium
Grade Level: 6-12
Indianapolis, Indiana Friday Keynote
Allen, Luke Room: 235-F
“Dealing With and Accepting Change In Educa-
Retired Educator Sessions: 1, 5
tion”
Skokie, Illinois
Change is a constant in education. Our challenge is
“Keep It Clean” to understand the change process, while also manag-
“My computer’s not running like it used to!” How ing it as proactively as possible. Central to our ap-
often does tech support hear that complaint? This proach should be an understanding and acceptance
session will demonstrate simple maintenance pro- of the fact resistance to change is normal—- not
cedures, using readily available freeware, for keep- negative. Bob’s keynote presentation will provide us
ing hard drive and registry clutter to a minimum, with practical tools to deal with, and accept the
eliminating spyware and streamlining the start-up changes we face. We will also share some laughter
sequence on Windows based PC. along the way to keep us sane!
Category: Technology Category: Friday Keynote/General
Grade Level: All. Grade Level: All
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010

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Ash, Bob Room: Gymnasium Bell, Cathy Room: 115-G
Indianapolis, Indiana Double Session: 5-6 Coordinator Sessions: 3, 7
Brinkman, Peggy
“Your Piece of the Puzzle” Counselor
Each of us is known by the choices we make in life. Mt. Vernon, Illinois
These choices (our puzzle pieces), impact our per-
“Living in Fear—Learning in Fear”
sonal lives, and the lives of the students and adults we
Explore the dynamics of domestic violence and the
interact with each day. Our greatest influence on oth-
effects it has on children– physically, emotionally
ers is the example we set each day, both personally,
and mentally. Recognize warning signs and learn
and professionally. What are we willing to risk? What
how you can respond.
is the focus of our dreams? How much do we truly care
Category: Child Abuse/At-Risk
about others? What are our expectations? This session Grade Level: All
centers on how we choose to answer these four ques-
tions. Plenty of laughter will be shared in our discus- Bishop, Susan Room: 106-G
sion. Educational Consultant Sessions: 1, 5
Category: General Olney, Illinois
Grade Level: All
Rains, Becky
Educational Consultant
Baumhoegger, Katie Room: 119-G
Flora, Illinois
Rutherford, Karla Session: 1
Educators “Recipes to Integrate Writing Across the
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Curriculum”
Follow “tried and true” recipes to nurture and chal-
“Quizdom Clickers”
lenge all students to become independent writers as
Problem! Students zoning out during classroom re-
they explore all facets of core curriculum.
view? Come to this session to see how to get your stu-
Category: Curriculum/Writing
dents engaged! Grade Level: K-5
Grade Level: All
Bishop, Susan Room: 114-G
Baumhoegger, Katie Room: 119-G Educational Consultant Sessions: 2, 6
Rutherford, Karla Session: 2 Olney, Illinois
Educators Lockley, Butch
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Educational Consultant
Olney, Illinois
“Clickers in the Classroom!”
Come join us to learn ways clickers can be used to “Who Needs a Bully?”
make all students actively engaged in learning. Par- Conflict resolution, tools for the bully, tools for the
ticipants will receive hands on experience with the victim, and emotional charting are all included in
use of clickers and ideas for integration into the class- this dynamic presentation. Strategies that create a
room. successful climate in your classroom, in your school,
Category: Technology and in your community will be net-worked among
Grade Level: All participants. Illinois Social and Emotional Learning
Standards will be the focus of this presentation, as
well as, tips on how to partner with students, col-
leagues, parents, and communities to make this
school year engaging, exciting, and inspiring for
everyone.
Category: Illinois Learning Standards/Bullying
Grade Level: All
THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

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Bishop, Susan Room: 106-G Busch, Larry Room: 201-C
Educational Consultant Sessions: 3, 7 Administrator Academy All Day: 5-8
Olney, Illinois Edwardsville, Illinois
Rains, Becky
“The Six Secrets of Change: What the Best Leaders
Educational Consultant
Do to Help Their Organizations Survive and
Flora, Illinois
Thrive.” Academy #684
“Recipes to Integrate Writing Across the This course will provide an overview of the essential
Curriculum” lessons of Michael Fullan’s book, The Six Secrets of
Follow “tried and true” recipes to nurture and chal- Change: What the Best Leaders Do Help Their Or-
lenge all students to become independent writers as ganizations Survive and Thrive. The discussion will
they explore all facets of core curriculum. give participants an opportunity to explore key fac-
Category: Curriculum/Writing tors that allow organizations to sustain meaningful
Grade Level: 6-8 change. Moreover, participants will learn how they
Boyer, Reba Room: 216-G can use the six secrets to preempt the development
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Dbl. Sessions: 1-2 of self destructive leadership and organizational hab-
5-6 its. Pre-registration is required. See page 50 for
“Garbage Pail Science” details.
A hands-on workshop designed to show how to teach Category: Admin.
Grade Level: All
science with minimum equipment and preparation
time. Using ordinary kitchen equipment and objects
Campbell, Lou Ellen Room: Library (200-C)
commonly thrown in the trash, teachers will do excit-
Campbell, Alvin Session: 3
ing science experiments which can be readily dupli-
Woodlawn, Illinois
cated in the classroom. Handouts will include corre-
“Mind-Body Connection; Stress Relief for Educa-
lations to state learning standards and early learning
standards/benchmarks plus ideas for interdiscipli- tors”
nary activities. This session will include training in deep breathing
Category: Science/Early Childhood techniques as a method of stress relief and relaxa-
Grade Level: PreK-8 tion, as well as for health enhancement for educators.
Additionally, traditional tai chi and yoga warm-up
Busch, Larry Room: 107-G movements will be demonstrated and those who
Featured Speaker Dbl. Session: 3-4 wish will have a chance to practice them!
Edwardsville, Illinois Category: General Grade Level: All
“Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life”
In this double session, we will look at how our atti-
tude affects everything we do, but, more importantly,
we will look at attitudes and behaviors that get
passed on to our youth. We will examine the impor-
tance of creating a positive vision for each of our stu-
dents, and we’ll redefine the critical importance of
our influence on all those around us. If you want to
challenge your own thinking about teaching and
learning, perhaps find new meaning for your work
and your life, this session is for you!
Category: General/Classroom Climate Flu Shot??? Jefferson Co. Health Dept is
Grade Level: All
in Room: 126 to offer the flu shot to
Conference participants at an additional
cost!
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REMEMBER THE EXHIBIT HALL! CYBER CAFÉ and MORE—Bld. L
Clouse, Paula LPC Room: 105-G
Chambers, Christy Room: 201-C
Licensed Prof. Counselor Session: 1
Administrators Academy All Day: 1-4
McHenry, Illinois
“Sexting: The Facts”
“Leading with Heart in Times of Cardiac Arrest:
This informative seminar will address the issue of
Strategies and Resources Facilitating Effective
texting “sexual photos, (sexting) images, and infor-
Teamwork.” Academy #786
mation to “friends,” and will discuss prevention, im-
This workshop is designed to increase effective lead-
plications and treatment.
ership knowledge and skills associated with the prin-
Category: Counseling/Psychology/Student Behavior
ciples of Leading with Heart. The workshop provides Grade Level: All.
administrators with the opportunity to review leader-
ship habits and reinvest in developing the leadership Cozzolino, Linda Room: 116-G
skills of their teams. Topics will include the princi- Consultant, IOES Sessions: 1, 5
ples of Leading with Heart, rules for being human, Springfield, Illinois
how to develop “switched on” teams, 360 evaluation
processes, how to encourage the heart, find time to “Curriculum Transformation”
develop your teams, and resources and activities you Are you tired of teaching your subject in the same
can use tomorrow. Pre-registration is required. old way? Discover the easy, 7-step process that will
See page 49 for details. help you use videos, news stories, and other interest-
Category: Administrators Academy ing problems to transform you curriculum and help
Grade Level: All. your students.
Category: Curriculum/Student Achievement/General
Chambers, Christy Room: 107-G Grade Level: All.
Featured Speaker Dbl. Session: 5-6
McHenry, Illinois Daman, Bob Room: 100-C
“Leading with Heart in Times of Cardiac Arrest” Western Springs, Illinois (Girls Gym)
This session is designed for administrators and all Giardini, Gary Sessions: 1, 2
educators to promote leadership development Roscoe, Illinois 5, 6
through case studies, scenarios, and activities. Par- “In-School Bowling”
ticipants are actively engaged in problem solving to The workshop will cover the following topics: meth-
increase effective leadership knowledge and skills ods to teach the fundamentals of bowling, ways to
associated with the principles of Leading with Heart. adapt the In-School Bowling curriculum to any grade
Category: Leadership Development levels, activities to integrate the bowling curriculum
Grade Level: Administration/General into the classroom, how to incorporate fitness into the
bowling curriculum, and a warm-up routine that re-
views the fundamentals of bowling. Resources will
enhance the teaching of the bowling fundamentals,
the rubrics, and the academic activities discussion.
Participants will be actively involved in learning of
the fundamentals and fitness games. Please dress for
light physical activity. Each participant will receive a
free 3-ring binder In-School Bowling curriculum and
DVD.
Category: Physical Education/Curriculum
Grade Level: K-12

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Dale, Merenda Room: 117-G Dittmar, Dean Room: 115-H
Program Supervisor Sessions: 3, 4 Ag Program Advisor Session: 5
Norris City, Illinois 7, 8 Belleville, Illinois
“Child Sexual Abuse: the Who? What? Where? “Agriculture Teacher Roundtable Discussion”
When? Why? & How?” Up to date curriculum and topics will be presented
Cases of child sexual abuse seem to be everywhere and discussed to improve and enhance your agricul-
we look. But behind those cases are real children tural education program.
who are facing the struggle of simply making it Category: Agriculture Roundtable
through each day knowing that others know what has Grade Level: 9-12
happened to them, or that maybe no one knows and
the abuse continues. As teachers, it is our duty to Dively, John Room: 109-G
learn who those children are, what, where, when, Marshall, Ralph Session: 3
why, and how we can respond and to seek out help. Eastern Illinois University
Category: Child Abuse-Predators/At-Risk Charleston, Illinois
Grade Level: All
“Speech in the Electronic Age.”
This session will provide participants with up- to-
Dennison, Mariah Room: 105-G
date legal information regarding student and teacher
Raleigh, Illinois Sessions: 5, 6, 8
speech rights via technology on and off campus.
“Welcome to the World of SMART Boards” Category: School Law/Technology/Admin.
Hands on class that will show how to use the class- Grade Level: All.
room SMART Board. I will describe and demonstrate
how the tool bar can be used, websites, powerpoints, Docherty, Kari Room: 112-G
and more. Bring your own laptop with smartnote- Educator Sessions: 1, 5
book for extra practice. Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Category: Technology/Early Childhood “Make It, Take it, Use It!”
Grade Level: PreK-8th
This high energy presentation will give you ideas
you can use in your classroom immediately. The fo-
DeRousse, Edmond Room: 220-H
cus will be phonemic awareness and reading. In ad-
Educator Sessions: 1, 3, 4
dition, you will have the opportunity to make a ma-
Sparta, Illinois 5, 7, 8
nipulative that you can take back to your classroom!
“The Adventures of a Common Man” How to Be- Category: Reading/Phonemic Awareness
come a Published Author” Grade Level: K-2
At age 58, he wrote and published his first book. If Docherty, Kari Room: 112-G
you have the desire to write and publish, this work- Educator Sessions: 2, 3
shop gives information on how to pursue that desire. Mt. Vernon, Illinois 6, 7
Don’t be afraid to ask and don’t be afraid to fail. This
workshop will provide insight into how to put your “Junior High Literature Roundtable”
thoughts on paper and how to get your book into Have you wanted to try new novels in your class-
print for others to read. room, but didn’t have the time to read them? This
Category: Writing/Author/General session will give you insight into novels that can be
used in your classroom as well as ideas/projects that
will coincide with your curriculum. Come to this ses-
sion ready to share your ideas, too!
Category: Literature/Roundtable
Grade Level: 6-9

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Douglas, Darren Room: 232-F Erthal, Dr. Margaret Room: 231-F
St. Louis, Missouri Sessions: 1, 2 Asst. Prof. Emerita Sessions: 8
5, 6 Brighton, Illinois
“Rhythmic Remedies: Meeting Your Students/ “Handbook for Co-op Education, Internships, and
Children Where They Are” Registered Apprenticeship”
This session is music and movement motivated! We This session will illustrate and highlight the most
take academic subjects and set them to rhyme, repeti- important aspects in order for the teacher, student,
tion and the rhythm of hip-hop beats to teach the and employer to be in compliance. Please bring a
basics! copy of the handbook which can be downloaded
Category: Music/Classroom Management/Student Im- from:
provement/Learning Styles www.isbe.net/career/pdf/coop_ed_handbook.pdf
Grade Level: PreK-5 Category: Career and Technical Ed. (CTE)
Grade Level: 9-12
Duff, Tom Room: 120-G
Treatment Director Sessions: 2, 3 Fiscus, Melinda Room: 205-H
Mt. Vernon, Illinois 6, 7 Technology Director Sessions: 1, 5
“Boundaries: Teacher and Student Relationships” Robinson, Illinois
This presentation will explore the importance of “Creating the Collection”
healthy boundaries between teacher and student. This This session will focus on some of the new tools that
will involve distinguishing between normal age ap- can be used to develop and maintain portfolios for
propriate thoughts and unhealthy patterns of behav- your students or yourselves. You are just a few
ior. The presentation will also cover potential risk fac- mouse clicks away from creating a digital collection
tors to monitor within the classroom as well as with that can be saved or shared.
each other to assist with stopping potentially un- Category: Technology Grade Level: All
healthy situations.
Category: Relationships/Classroom Management Fiscus, Melinda Room: 205-H
Grade Level: All Technology Director Sessions: 2, 6
Robinson, Illinois
Erthal, Dr. Margaret Room: 231-F
Asst. Prof. Emerita Dbl. Session: 6-7 “Capturing the Spirit of Your Classroom”
Brighton, Illinois This session will focus on ways that you can improve
your own photos and will also provide ideas for
“Computer Keyboarding Methods” many ways that you can use digital images with your
Are you teaching computers and/or keyboarding? students. Come see how motivating projects en-
Are you frustrated because your students can’t touch riched with digital photographs can lead to a whole
keyboard and waste valuable computer lab time? If new level of expression and engaged learning.
so, this workshop is for you. You will learn the princi- Category: Technology Grade Level: All
ples of touch keyboarding, learning objectives for
various grade levels, how to evaluate software and Fiscus, Melinda Room: 207-H
textbooks, and learn how to introduce a lesson. Technology Director Dbl Session: 3-4
Category: Technology/Career and Technical Ed (CTE) Robinson, Illinois
Grade Level: 3-12 “Using Photo Elements”
This session will focus on the operations of the pro-
gram, how to get around and how to take your im-
ages to where you want them to go. Come see what
you can do with Photoshop Elements in this hands-
on presentation.
Category: Technology Grade Level: All

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Fiscus, Melinda Room: 205-H Frakes, Nancy Room: 233-F
Technology Director Session 7 ZumMallen, Gary Session: 3
Robinson, Illinois Geneseo, Illinois
“Understanding E—Rate” “Geography and Social Studies”
The E-Rate program is a federal discount and reim- Teachers will learn how to stimulate student
bursement program that can help offset the costs of learning by developing critical thinking and
telecommunications equipment and services as well problem-solving skills through social studies,
as those related to local area network support. The E- geography and maps. This is a hands-on session
Rate program provides some important opportunities where teachers will learn to incorporate multiple in-
for school officials, but it also presents challenges telligences, cooperative learning and diverse learn-
when it comes to completing the documentation that ing styles. Participate in activities that you can use in
is associated with the program. Join us to learn more your classroom tomorrow.
about the ways the E-rate can help you to provide Category: Student Achievement/Critical Thinking/
services for your schools and districts. Social Studies/Geography Grade Level: All.
Category: Technology/ERate Frakes, Nancy Room: 233-F
Grade Level: All
ZumMallen, Gary Session: 7
Geneseo, Illinois
Frakes, Nancy Room: 233-F
ZumMallen, Gary Dbl. Sessions: 1-2 “Space and Astronomy”
Geneseo, Illinois 5-6 Learn to make your classroom a challenging and ex-
citing place to stimulate student learning and interest
“Web-Based Resources for Teachers”
in the field of astronomy and space. Choose activities
Teachers will learn how to better utilize the internet
that will fit into your lesson plans. Each teacher,
in planning great lesson plans for the classroom. I n
through a variety of fun and educational activities,
this “hands-on” session, you will explore a variety of
will receive the background necessary to create
free internet resources that will enhance lesson plans
space and astronomy unit across the curriculum.
and stimulate the students to learn. The sites will in-
Category: Student Achievement/Astronomy & Space
clude collections of lesson plans, web quests, “kid Grade Level: All.
friendly” search engines, virtual field trips, scaven-
ger hunts, power points and bulletin boards. Each Gale, Erin Room: 118-G
teacher will receive a CD of internet sites that will be Epilepsy Foundation Sessions: 3, 4
used during the session to search for materials ap- Mt. Vernon, Illinois 7, 8
propriate to the individual classroom and students.
The CD will be the participant’s to keep and continue “Project School Alert”
to use on his or her own. One child in every 100 has epilepsy. If s/he had a
Category: Technology/Teacher Resources seizure now, would you, your staff and students
Grade Level: All know what to do? Project School Alert, a program of
the Epilepsy Foundation of Southern Illinois, is
Shuttle Bus Service! specifically designed to educate students, teachers,
Provided by: Beck school nurses, support staff and families about
Bus Service. epilepsy/seizure disorders.
Category: Health/Seizure Disorder
Shuttle to the high Grade Level: All
school campus!
Shuttle from the 10th street Park Plaza (Family

Dollar and IGA) to the high school campus.
Park at the Park Plaza. Pick up will be at the
corner of Casey and 7th.
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Gamber, Hon. Terry Room: 205-G Garrett, Don Room: 119-H
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Session: 5 Carmi, Illinois Double Session: 1-2
Frankland, Hon. David
“The 4th ‘R’ Responsibility”
Albion, Illinois
Responsible behaviors of students is the key that al-
“JUVENILE COURT—Procedures, New Directions low teachers to be effective in the classroom. This
and Hot Topics” presentation considers the use of many practical
Overview of the Juvenile Court System with special techniques that eliminate irresponsible behavior in
emphasis on the role of educators. Hot topics sub- students and develop responsibility and personal
jects will include (1) the educator as a witness; and power. Teacher will examine ways to expand their
(2) Mandated Reporter Immunity and Liability. own personal power and extend teaching time by
Category: Juvenile Court/Admin incorporating tools that eliminate troublesome be-
Grade Level: All havior and empower students to make good deci-
sions.
Garrett, Ann Room: 124-H Category: Student Behavior/Student Achievement
SIU-Instructor/School Librarian Sessions: 3, 7 Grade Level: K-12
Garrett, Don Room: 118-G
“Librarians’ Roundtable” Carmi, Illinois Double Session: 5-6
A roundtable discussion of current library topics
and strategies. “Connecting With Students Through Classroom
Category: Library Roundtable Climate”
Grade Level: All Learn several of the keys to building classroom cli-
Garrett, Ann Room: 124-H mate. Ideas to be discussed are developing a posi-
SIU-Instructor/School Librarian Sessions: 4, 8 tive environment, teacher talk, team building, and
Mt. Vernon, Illinois classroom arrangement. Understand what you can do
to “draw in” the difficult and indifferent students.
“Everybody Writes!” Category: Classroom Climate/Student Achievement/
How does writing impact student learning and Student Behaviors
achievement in all disciplines? Join this session to Grade Level: K-12 (note the room change)
discuss and explore the centrality of student written
expression to their learning in all subjects. Learn Garrett, Mackie Room: 109-G
how to engage all students in creative, interesting Teacher Sessions: 4, 5, 6
writing assignments to motivate achievement. Rend Lake College
Category: Writing/General/Disciplines/Student “Growing the Audience: Peer Response to Student
Achievement
Writing”
Grade Level: K-12
Any teacher who has ever waded through a stack of
student writing knows that lonely feeling. “No one
else is reading this but me...not even the person who
Food Court wrote it,” we sometimes want to shout. It’s hard to be
Available in- an audience of one. How can we expand the audi-
between the F ence for students’ work and improve their attitudes
blding and A toward writing assignments? Structured peer re-
blding! Various sponse activities can be part of the solution. This ses-
student clubs sion offers a brief sampling of recent research on
and others are peer response, as well as practical suggestions for
open! any class that involves writing.
Category: Writing/Peer Response/Learning Strategies
Grade Level: 9-12

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Gerry, James Room: 301-C Gilbert, Ray Room: 105-G
Aurora, Illinois Sessions: 2, 6 Mt. Vernon Police Officer Sessions: 3, 7
“Be Cool: Network, Collaborate, Innovate!”
Explore CoolHub.IMSA, a K-12 integrated platform “Child Predators”
for virtual and face-to-face collaborative innovation This presentation will give educators a general idea
projects in STEM (science, technology, engineering of the techniques child predators use to victimize
and math). This presentation demonstrates through children. It can help them teach children to resist
projects, how face-to-face and virtual learning these techniques. The presenter will use examples of
spaces may be optimized to transform teaching and real cases from our area, as well as cases from across
learning in STEM subjects. The CoolHub.IMSA plat- the country. Hand-outs.
form illustrates how self-organizing collaborative Category: At-Risk/Child Abuse-Predators
innovation networks are formed and facilitated. Grade Level: All
Category: Science/Technology/Math/Engineering
Grade Level: K-12 Hamilton, C.W. Room: 219-H
Director Tri-County Sp. Ed Sessions: 2, 3
Gerstner, Lillian Polus Room: 108-G Carterville, Illinois 6, 7
IL Holocaust Museum Sessions: 1, 3 “Understanding Transition Services under IDEA:
Skokie, Illinois 5, 7 Do What?”
“From Generation to Generation: My Parents and This session topic addresses in a practical manner a
the Holocaust” guide to understanding IDEA’s special education le-
Inevitably, as the generation of Holocaust eyewit- gal requirements for meeting student transition
nesses grows smaller in number, the opportunity to needs. What are transition requirements? When are
learn from them diminishes. Few programs equal the they required? For whom are they given? How must
impact of a Survivor’s presentation; however, the 2nd the student IEP address transition services? Can my
Generation, daughters and sons of Holocaust Survi- rural school district option out of this requirement
vors, can play a key role in Holocaust education. This due to isolated location? What might a model transi-
session gives you the opportunity to explore these tion program look like? These are just a few of the
possibilities through one daughter’s presentation of questions that will be answered for both special edu-
her parents’ experiences during the Holocaust. cators and administrators.
Category: History/Holocaust Category: Special Education/IEP/Admin
Grade Level: All Grade Level: All
Gerstner, Lillian Room: 108-G Harvester, John Room: 222-H

Director of Special Projects Sessions: 2, 6 Exclusive Agent Sessions: 2, 6
Illinois Holocaust Museum Salem, Illinois
Skokie, Illinois
“Educator’s Market”
“Teaching the Holocaust: Classroom Resources” John has many years in the financial service industry
Sharing the lessons of the Holocaust can be a daunt- specializing in the educator’s market. Come and
ing task. Learn how you can address this difficult sub- learn what opportunities you have.
ject matter, and that of other genocides with a variety Category: Personal Finance
of books and films appropriate for your student audi- Grade Level: All.
ence.
Category: History/Holocaust/Teacher Resources
Grade Level: All.

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Hattendorf, Corp. Donald Room: 100-B Hollmann, Greg Room: 117-G
Mt. Vernon City Police Sessions: 3, 7 Assoc. Professor, RLC Sessions: 1, 5
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Mt. Vernon, Illinois
“Self Defense, Protect Yourself!!” “Pluto: Revolve in Peace”
You do not want to miss this session! Join Corporal In 2006, the International Astronomical Union made
Hattendorf for an overview of what you can be pre- the decision to downsize Pluto to Dwarf Planet status.
pared to do in case of an emergency situation. Cor- Reducing the number of planets to eight has proven
poral Hattendorf will use a brief power point pres- to be a very controversial issue. Few people, young
entation before he asks for audience participation. or old, understand or approve of the change. So what
Learn the legal facts you as educators, can do to is the justification? How can this issue be used to
protect yourself. Be Smart. Be Safe. Know what you teach a greater lesson on the scientific process? You
CAN do! will learn all this and more in this interactive science
Category: Self Defense lesson.
Grade Level: All Category: Science/Astronomy
Grade Level: All
Hayse, Neesa Room: 302-A
Art Teacher Sessions: 2, 3 Hollmann, Greg Room: 117-G
Page, Kate 5, 6 Assoc. Professor, RLC Sessions: 2, 6
3rd Grade Teacher Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Woodlawn, Illinois
“Solar Studies”
“GOT ART? Lessons From the Art Box” Your mom always said, “Don’t stare at the sun!”
Classroom teachers looking to incorporate art in Come to Solar Studies to learn safe solar viewing
their classroom; should not miss out on this make n’ techniques and much more about the center of our
take session. Get lesson ideas, internet resources solar system. This session offers a solar oven build-
and learn about new materials to make art easy for ing project, ways to put the sun’s size in perspective,
you and fun for your students. and internet resources which demonstrate the ins-
Category: Art/Curriculum and-outs of our closest star, “the Sun.”
Grade Level: K-8 Category: Science/Astronomy
Grade Level: All.
Henry, Tammie Room: 306-A
Taylor, Pandora Sessions: 6, 7 Hotes, Robert Room: 116-G
Project CHOICES Consultant, IOES Sessions: 2, 6
Springfield, Illinois
“Least Restrictive Environment: You’ve Got to Be
Kidding?” “Helping Career Counselors to Guide Students to
W really have to provide a Least Restrictive Envi- Careers through Pathways and Programs of Study”
ronment for all students? If we have to, how in the Through this interactive presentation, participants
world are we supposed to do that with everything will explore the critical role of student services/
else that is on our plate? Join our panel discussion counseling staff in guiding students toward careers.
with area superintendents and Project CHOICES Learn of the initiatives undertaken by the ISBE to sup-
staff, the Least Restricted Environment Initiative of port student services professionals as key elements
ISBE, as this burning question is explored. Superin- in accomplishing the educational mission. Provide
tendents will share their districts’ stories of how input for the development of web-based curriculum
they created a culture that supports all students in and communication resources that will aid staff in
their home schools and general education class- guiding students toward careers.
rooms. This session will include a presentation, Category: Student Services/Guidance Counseling/CTE
demonstration , modeling and Q & A. Grade Level: 6-Post Secondary
Category: Least Restrictive Environment/Admin./
Special Ed. Grade Level: All

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62
Hulbert, Stacy Room: 111-G Ing, Laura Warren Room: 227-F
Pulley, Paula Sessions: 5, 6 Mt. Vernon Twp. High School Sessions: 1,5
Math Teacher, MVTHS Mt. Vernon, Illinois
“ADD and Me”
“Algebra Activities” Discuss my experiences as a student and teacher.
Problem solving activities using manipulatives and Things I do that help me stay focused and organized
mental math. and things to look for in students with ADD and
Category: Math working with ADD students will be described.
Grade Level: 7-10 Category: Student Achievement/ADD
Grade Level: 7-12
Hunt, Rita Room: 121-G
Librarian/Tech. Coordinator Session: 6 Ing, Laura Warren Room: 227-F
Rinard, Illinois Mt. Vernon Twp. High School Sessions: 3, 7
“Audacity in the Classroom”
Turn your PC into a recording studio with this free, “Health and Health Occupations Roundtable”
easy to use, audio editor and recorder for Windows, Sharing statistics about the health of teenagers, dis-
Mac, or Linux. This session will introduce you to basic cussing teaching strategies for teaching health and
installation, operation and application of Audacity health science technology and issues facing health
software. Explore classroom application of teacher teachers.
and student produced audio. Sample examples of stu- Category: Roundtable/Health/Health Occ.
dent recordings for assignments, portfolios, podcast- Grade Level: 7-12
ing, web publishing or audio CDs. It’s easy and it’s
fun. Irwin, Chris King City Saddle
Category: Technology/Teacher Resources Canada Club Covered Arena
Grade Level: K-12 Double Sessions: 1-2; 3-4
5-6; 7-8
Independent Silver Band Room: 302-F “What Can Horses Teach Teachers?”
Director, Wm. Reynolds Sessions: 5, 6 Horseman Chris Irwin will share his extensive
Mt. Vernon, Illinois knowledge of insight into horse and human behav-
ior that will enable teachers to analyze and improve
“Echoes of Yester Year!” their classroom interactions and student achieve-
Illustration and narrative of musical groups and evolu- ment. Climb aboard the shuttle bus for this im-
tion of musical Americana. Some demonstrations and pressive and unforgettable session at the King
discussion of antique instruments. This session is for City Saddle Club with live horses! Concessions
teachers, not only in music, but also history and social will be available! (Shuttle bus located on the cor-
studies. You won’t want to miss this session! ner of Casey and 7th; outside of H-blding)
Category: Music/History/Social Studies
Category: At-Risk/Student Achievement/
Grade Level: All
Relationships/ Counselors
Grade Level: All.

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Keener, Valerie Room: 109-G Lamczyk, Melissa Room: 116-H
Educator, IDNR Sessions: 1, 7 Franklin Co. Ag. Sessions: 6, 7
Springfield, Illinois Benton, Illinois
Farris, Maria
“Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
Williamson Co. Ag.
Education Update”
Marion, Illinois
Attend this session to find out what’s new from the
IDNR. We’ll also provide the latest information about “Plant mAGic Around the Farm in Illinois”
the 2010 Environmental Literacy for Illinois Plan and The Ag in the Classroom kits will offer many interest
how it may help you. Free resources given to all par- approach ideas along with math, English, science
ticipants! and social studies lesson plans. The three kits will be
Category: Science/Agriculture available to view their contents and resources as well
Grade Level: K-12 as many handouts and door prizes. There will be
ISAT materials and some smart board lesson plans
Kinder, Sue Room: 216-H available also.
Teacher, Hamilton Co. Sessions: 1, 5 Category: Math/Science/English/Social Study/Ag/
McLeansboro, Illinois Planning Lessons/ISAT/Teacher Resources
Grade Level: K-8
“Crepes”
Come to this session for a food demonstration! Sue Lane, Cindy Room: 200-F
will focus on how to make crepes! She will showing Fenton, Missouri Sessions: 1, 6
this skill by using math in culinary arts, history, read-
ing and following directions. “Top Ten Tech Tricks You Should Know!”
Category: Family & Consumer Science/CTE/Math/ Of course, there are more, but these are the tricks
History/Reading-Comprehension you should be using daily in your classroom to help
Grade Level: 7-12 make your life easier! You will walk away under-
standing and sharing with your colleagues the next
Krumwiede, Jeff Room: 218-H day!
Teacher/Coach Sessions: 1, 3 Category: Technology/Teacher Resources/Student
Carrollton, Illinois 5, 7 Improvement/General
Grade Level: All
“Learning from Experience”
Carrollton Boys Basketball Coach Jeff Krumwiede (18 Lane, Cindy Room: 200-F
years; 344-171 record) discusses his 25 years in Fenton, Missouri Sessions: 2, 7
coaching. Included in this sessions are interesting “Searching and Sifting the 21st Century”
and sometimes humorous stories that shaped his phi- So where do you go to search? Do you use
losophies and strategies. www.google.com and feel lucky? Did you know only
Category: Coaching
3% of the world uses the “advanced search button?”
Grade Level: 6-12
There are many tricks to use while searching through
google, whether you are hunting for images, power-
points, or music. You’ll never go back to feeling
lucky!
Category: Technology/Teacher Resources/Student
Improvement/General
Grade Level: All

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64
Lane, Cindy Room: 200-F Langley, Laura Room: 231-F
Fenton, Missouri Sessions: 3 Fr.-Jeff. County Sp. Ed Double Sessions: 1-2
Benton, Illinois 3-4
“Plain Language Needed-Understanding PLNs”
What’s the big deal about this Twitter thing? Why is it “CRT Training”
important? Do I really need to belong to a Ning? Kim Byars, Director of the Franklin-Jefferson Coun-
What’s the hype about Skype? These three applica- ties Special Ed., is offering this training for the spe-
tion will be explained in plain language so you can cial education aids.
understand the importance of using these tools! Category: CRT Training
Category: Technology/Teacher Resources/Student Grade Level: All
Improvement/General
Grade Level: All Larkin, David Room: 305-A
Lane, Cindy Room: 200-F Principal Session: 1, 5
Fenton, Missouri Sessions: 4, 8 Coalson, Stacey
Teacher
“What Not to Present” Woodlawn, Illinois
There are NEW rules for Power Point presentations,
so come “try them on”! Visual Literacy is a great way “New Teachers’ Roundtable!”
to engage your students in learning from your power Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and the feeling of
point presentations and also helps them to learn being alone in your struggles? WELCOME to the first
faster and better. Scientific research proves vision year of teaching! Join a principal, second year
trumps all of the senses when it comes to learning. teacher, and a first year teacher for a roundtable dis-
Category: Technology/Teacher Resources/Student cussion on the problems that new teachers experi-
Improvement/General ence. Classroom management, lesson planning, time
Grade Level: All and stress management will be some topics dis-
cussed.
Lane, Cindy Room: 200-F Category: Classroom Management/Lesson Planning/
Fenton, Missouri Sessions: 5 Roundtable
“Google Earth Across Every Subject Curriculum” Grade Level: All
You’ve found your address and roamed around
Rome! Come and see how to seamlessly use Google Lee, Michelle Room: 306-A
Earth in EVERY subject. All you need is Google Clodi, Megan Sessions: 1, 2
Earth, (which is a free download) to begin creating Educators
cross curricular lessons for your classroom! Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Category: Technology/Teacher Resources/Student “Alphabet Soup”
Improvement/General A brand new organization created by teachers for
Grade Level: All teachers, who live/work in Jefferson County. We are
teachers from all grades/schools and areas that net-
work while socializing, growing professionally, and
giving back to the community through community
service projects. Attend to learn more and how to
join!
Category: General Grade Level: All

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65
Lemmon, Gary Room: 107-G Lockley, Butch Room: 114-G
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Sessions: 1, 2 Retired Educator Sessions: 3, 5, 7
Olney, Illinois
“The Myth of Self-Esteem Building”
This presentation will challenge the basic premise of “Survivor Strategies: Top 10 List”
the self-esteem building movement and will point out Butch Lockley, a retired school administrator, was a
its devastating consequences to children individually final four survivor contestant from the popular
and to our society as a whole. The connection be- Survivor CBS television show. This session, he will
tween self-esteem and antisocial behavior, boredom, share his “Top 10 Survivor Strategies.” This informa-
and various relationship problems will be examined. tional and humorous message will include how and
Old fashioned, time tested concepts such as respect why he wanted to be on the show plus topics of rela-
for others, self-discipline, personal responsibility, tionships, goal setting, teamwork, and basic strate-
self-respect, etc. will be proposed as effective alter- gies for success in your school as well as everyday
natives to this defective, pop-psychology concept. life. Butch will also share some stories and give ex-
Category: Student Behavior/Relationships/Self- amples of events that happened in the Amazon Jun-
Esteem gle which helped him “Survive” for 38 days and
Grade Level: All share with you how you can do the same in your own
“jungles.” Sit back, relax, and enjoy this session. You
Lindsey, Christine Room: 124-H will not be voted out!
Assistant Director Sessions: 1, 2 Category: Teaching Strategies/Admin
Sangamon Co. Child Advocacy 5, 6 Grade Level: All.
“Protecting Our Children—It’s Everyone’s Job!” Luer, Judy Room: 110-H
1 in every 4 girls and 1 in every 6 boys is a victim of Retired Teacher Sessions: 1, 5
sexual abuse/assault before they reach age 18. Na- Walnut Hill, Illinois
tionally, statistics suggest that fewer than half of all Eifert, Kathleen
child sexual abuse cases are ever reported. Studies Retired Teacher
show us that children are often afraid to tell, feel Centralia, Illinois
ashamed or responsible, and don’t know whom they “Puppets for Fun and Learning”
can tell. Some of these children attend your See how puppets can enhance your classroom by
school. In this workshop, you will learn about indica- spending an enjoyable hour with the Puppet Part-
tors of sexual abuse, the impact of abuse on our chil- ners. We’ll show you a variety of puppets and ways
dren, our schools, and our communities. You’ll learn to use them. You will get great handouts and Peep-
the requirements of mandated reporting and leave ers!
with a clear sense of what you can do to help protect Category: Puppetry/Early Childhood/Curriculum
our children. Enrichment/Literature
Category: Child Abuse-Predators/At-Risk Student Grade Level: PreK-4.
Grade Level: All

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66
Luer, Judy Room: 110-H Maginel, Dr. Paige Room: 105-H
Retired Teacher Sessions: 2, 6 Carbondale, Illinois Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6
Walnut Hill, Illinois
“Writing IEPs”
Eifert, Kathleen
This session will focus on IEP pitfalls and how to
Retired Teacher
avoid Special Education Purgatory. Included will be
Centralia, Illinois
goal writing tips and easy ways to collect data. This
“Creating Children Who Love to Read” session is recommended for novice and veteran spe-
See how your love of literature encourages your stu- cial education teachers!
dents to become lifelong readers. We will show you Category: Special Education/IEPs
how to increase memory skills, enrich vocabulary, Grade Level: All
and make your classroom a reading community.
Bring your favorite storybook and ideas. Time per- Madrigal, Dan Room: 215-H
mitting, participants will share with others. Educational Consult. Sessions: 4, 5
Category: Puppetry/Early Childhood/Curriculum/ Red Bud, Illinois
Literature
“Classroom Management: What They Didn’t
Grade Level: PreK-1
Teach You in College”
Lynn, John Room: 205-G Tired of classroom management gimmicks and cum-
Historian Sessions: 1, 6 bersome discipline bookkeeping systems? Learn
Peoria, Illinois strategies to become an effective classroom man-
ager. Find new ways to document classroom disci-
“Life on the Appalachian Trail” pline problems in the minimum amount of time. Dis-
A slide/lecture presentation of the world’s most fa- cover techniques that can cut down on as much as
mous hiking trail—and its community of mountain 70% of low-level discipline problems in the class-
landscapes, plants, animals, and people—as experi- room.
enced during 2100 miles of hiking and camping ad- Category: Classroom Management/Discipline
ventures from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Grade Level: All
National Scenic Trail.
Category: History/Social Studies Maguire, Det. Sergeant Brent Room: 121-G
Grade Level: All Fairfield Police Dept. Sessions: 2, 5
Fairfield, Illinois
Lynn, John Room: 205-G
Historian Sessions: 2, 7 “Internet Safety”
Peoria, Illinois This topic discusses the popularity of social network-
ing sites such as MySpace and Facebook. The pros
“George Rogers Clark Takes the Old Northwest” and cons of social networking sites, chat rooms and
A slide/lecture presentation of the story of George instant messaging and how to teach students to be
Rogers Clark who, along with his small army, cap- safe on the internet are covered. Discussion of online
tured the British forts at Kaskaskia, Illinois and Vin- predators, identity theft, cyberbullying and other
cennes, Indian during the American Revolution. Fol- current issues is included as well as examples of
lowing Clark’s historic route today, we’ll canoe 1000 MySpace profiles of local teens.
miles down the Ohio River from Pennsylvania and Category: Technology/Student Behavior/At-Risk/
then bicycle 320 miles through southern Illinois. Internet Safety
Category: History/Social Studies Grade Level: All
Grade Level: All.

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Maguire, Det. Sergeant Brent Room: 121-G Martin, Sandy Room: 212-H
Fairfield Police Dept. Sessions: 3, 7 Carlyle, Illinois Double Sessions: 1-2
Fairfield, Illinois 3-4
“Cyberbullying” “SMART Board Lesson Activity Toolkit”
Topics discussed in this session include harassment Do you want to make an exciting interactive lesson
and threats transmitted on the internet using chat on the SMART Board for your students in less than 20
rooms, instant messaging, email and social network- minutes? The SMART Board Activity Toolkit 2.0 can
ing such as MySpace. Information is provided on ap- make it happen. The Lesson Activity Toolkit is part of
propriate response and reporting of cyberbullying. the SMART Board gallery which contains dozens of
Category: Cyberbullying/Internet Safety/Technology types of customizable activities including anagram,
Grade Level: All category, sort, image match, keyword match, multi-
Maguire, Det. Sergeant Brent Room: 121-G ple choice, pairs, tiles, and word games. Join us for
Fairfield Police Dept. Sessions: 4, 8 this double session and begin creating lessons for
Fairfield, Illinois your classroom! Bring your flash drive so you can
take your created lessons home.
“MySpace, Facebook and Other Social Networking Category: Technology/Teacher Resources.
Sites” Grade Level: All
This session discusses the many different social net-
working sites with emphasis on the more popular
McGuire, Richard Room: 206-G
sites. This topic focuses on explaining what features
Consultant Sessions: 1, 2, 3,
are offered on these sites and why these sties are
Urbana, Illinois 5, 6
popular with teens. This presentation can be adapted
to provide an in-depth look at a particular social net- “A Winning Pair in Education: Goodness and
working site, how to register and “set up” an account Humor”
on that sight, how to navigate through the site and While the great majority of us underuse these two
what security features are provided on that particular genetic qualities we all posses, Richard reveals why
site. the latest scientific research indicates we should be
Category: Internet Safety/Social Networking/ making more use of them. Lots of information and
Technology laughs.
Grade Level: All Category: General Grade Level: All
Mahinda, D. Diane Room: 120-G Miles, Erin Room: 305-A

Consultant, IOES Sessions: 1, 5 Grad. Student Sessions: 6, 7, 8
Springfield, Illinois Mumba, Frackson
“Cloud Computing for CTE/Vocational Classes” Assoc. Professor
Discover classroom resources that are free and avail- Carbondale, Illinois
able in the “Cloud.” Take a look at who offers free “Science Process Skills Activity For Integrating
“Cloud Computing” applications and how activities Math and Science in K-12 Classrooms”
might be incorporated into courses. A process skill inquiry activity that engages students
Category: Career and Technical Ed (CTE)/ Teacher in a hands-on mind-on fashion and integrates math
Resources and science in any classroom and for any student.
Grade Level: 7-12
Category: Math/Science Grade Level: All

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Milliner, Sid Room: 305-A Morris, Charles Room: 202-C
Pemberton, Bob Session: 2 Mt. Vernon, Illinois Sessions: 1, 2
Mt. Vernon, Illinois LaRue, Reginold 5, 6
O'Fallon, Illinois
“Helping Students Experience History”
Chief Lame Wolf will share his experience as a Dela- “Careers in the Construction Industry”
ware leader whose band of Indians lived in Jefferson Careers in Construction Industry are for men and
County for about two years. Information about the women. It is a growing market due to work force
“Day in the Life of the Prairie Child” will be pre- ageing and industry needs. Opportunities for skilled
sented. workers in several crafts will be discussed. Each
Category: History/State Standards craft has multiple industry career paths including
Grade Level: All technical, management and union leadership posi-
tions—even becoming a company owner. Wage and
Milliner, Sid Jefferson Co. Historical benefit data will be presented for apprentices and
Pemberton, Bob Society Village fully qualified crafts persons. Careers are obtained
Mt. Vernon, Illinois through “Earn While You Learn” Educationally
Dbl. Sessions: 5-6 and 7-8 Competitive Apprenticeship Programs.
“Visit to History at the Historical Society Village” Successful candidates must be problem solvers. Edu-
Visit and experience living in a late 1800s—early cators can provide this skill, motivate students and
1900 village. Talk with experienced teacher who enhance the industry. Come and learn about vital,
have used primary resources to help students meet honest, rewarding careers for students.
Category: Careers/CTE/Administration/Counselors
State Standards. Climb aboard the shuttle bus, you
Grade Level: 8-12
don’t want to miss this! (Shuttle bus located on the
corner of Casey and 7th; outside of H-blding Morris, Matt Room: 207-H
Category: State Standards/History/
Student Improvement.
Franklin-Jefferson Co. Sessions: 1, 2
Grade Level: All Special Education 5, 6
Benton, Illinois
Mitchell, Vince Room: 107-G “Assistive Technology Through Infinitec”
Superintendent Session: 7 Matt will provide an update on available Assistive
Hamilton County Unit 10 Technology through Infinitec to general and special
McLeansboro, Illinois educators. Included will be an exciting demo of the
“Superintendents’ Roundtable!” website and all of the free materials available.
Category: Technology/Special Education/General
This session is intended to allow superintendents a
Grade Level: All
chance to discuss timely topics and share survival
skills. Attendees’ preferences will dictate discussion,
but may include: board meeting management, tax
levies, funding challenges, ISBE reports and dead-
line, life safety, data management, etc. Bring sam-
ples to share!
Category: Roundtable/Administration
Grade Level: All.

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Morrison, LouAnn Room: 212-G Olsen, Kirsten Room: Auditorium
Educator Sessions: 1, 3 Brookline, Maine Thursday Keynote
McLeansboro, Illinois 5, 7
“What Are the Wounds of Schooling? OR Recaptur-
Skorch, Laura
ing Pleasure in Learning”
Educator
How do today’s students challenge our teaching and
capacity for understanding? How do our “old school”
“R WIKIS 4 U” practices sometimes hinder student growth and
WIKIs are terrific communication venues. On our achievement? In this trying times for teachers, Dr.
classroom WIKIs we provide links for students, infor- Olsen talks about understanding wounded and dis-
mation for parents, and showcase student work. No engaged students, the path of healing, and new mod-
HTML code or ftp uploading is necessary. Need a els for schooling. Come to this keynote to think to-
tool for collaboration—try a WIKI! gether about Old vs. New models of schooling.
Category: Technology Grade Level: All Category: Wounded Student/General
Grade Level: All
Mulch, Sheriff Roger Room: 106-H Olsen, Kirsten Room: Auditorium
Burge, Capt. Scott Sessions: 3, 4 Brookline, Maine Session: 1
Jefferson County 7, 8
Mt. Vernon, Illinois “Healing the Wounds of Schooling: Language Prac-
tices That Foster Growth”
“Drug Trends of Southern Illinois” In this interactive session, we look at four common
From the late 70s to current date, a look at drug language scenarios in which students are given feed-
trends of the past, the battles waged, and the current back on their performance and/or ability, and prac-
battles being fought in the “war against drugs.” tice “reframing for growth.” Come to this session to
Category: Drug Education
unpack how language shapes performance and out-
Grade Level: All.
comes, and how you can “open the door for more” in
Nelson, Deb Room: 118-G all your interactions with kids.
Category: Classroom Management/Relationships
Norman, Melanie Sessions: 1, 2
Grade Level: All
Thomas, Kiley
Stowers, Sheila Olsen, Kirsten Room: Auditorium
Mt. Vernon Twp. High School Brookline, Maine Session: 2
“Healing the Wounds of Schooling: Learning To
“Reading Across the Curriculum” Listen”
Session will focus on reading strategies to use in high In this session we will open with a body scan de-
school content areas to encourage reading and signed to help you calm down and get centered.
check comprehension. Hand-outs will be Then we explore a listening protocol that can be
available! used in difficult or sticky situations with students and
Category: Reading
colleagues to help you “hear” each other.
Grade Level: 9-12
Category: Classroom Management/Relationships
Grade Level: All

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Olsen, Kirsten Room: Auditorium Osborne, Dr. Nick Room: 226-H
Thursday Keynote Session: 5 Mt. Vernon, Illinois Session: 7
Brookline, Maine
“Improving Teaching Performance”
“Creating Caring School Communities: 3 Practices This presentation will outline the relationship be-
That Really Work” tween the school administrator and the classroom
From Kirsten’s work with real schools and real peo- teacher needed to assure the highest quality of
ple, here are 3 school-based, team-based or grade- teaching performance. Topics presented will include
level practices you can institute at your school to developing an understanding of the major domains
help make your school a place where everyone feels of teaching, collecting data to assist with the im-
they belong, and everyone is more welcome. provement of the teaching process and establishing
Category: School Climate/Admin/At-Risk an evaluation system, and more!
Grade Level: All Category: Teacher Improvement /Admin.
Grade Level: All
Olsen, Kirsten Room: Auditorium
Thursday Keynote Session: 6 Pacey, Brenda Room: 207-H
Brookline, Maine Champaign, Illinois Sessions: 7, 8
Parrott, Steve
“Creating Caring School Communities: 3 (More!)
Practices That Really Work”
Knutson, Robert
From Kirsten’s work with real schools and real peo-
Hatfield, Gary
ple, here are 3 more school-based, team-based or
Educators
grade-level practices you can institute at your school
to help make your school a place where everyone
feels they belong, and everyone is welcome. “Project Lead the Way: Middle and High School
Category: School Climate/Admin/At-Risk Pre-Engineering STEM Curriculum Opportunities”
Grade Level: All More than 100 Illinois middle and high schools (3500
nationwide) have implemented PLTW problem
Osborne, Dr. Nick Room: 226-H based pre-engineering curriculum, with 6500 high
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Session: 3 school and 3500 middle school students and 250
“Five Practices of Leadership” teachers involved statewide. Session provides over-
A presentation about leadership that outlines the five view of curriculum, specific Illinois school examples,
practices which are critical to successful school ad- and implications for successful school/community
ministration. A short inventory will be provided to partnerships and integrated STEM/CTE learning ex-
help participants to assess their own leadership periences.
strengths and to identify their opportunities for im- Category: Curriculum/Career and Technical Ed./
Administration/Engineering
provement.
Grade Level: 5-12
Category: Administration
Grade Level: All Parker, Tamara Room: 213-H
Bayne, Jana Sessions: 3, 4
Educators
Bridgeport, Illinois
“High Tech Dreams, Low Budget Reality”
With today’s budget WOEs, teachers must find cheap
and free technological resources out of necessity.
Discover easy ways to integrate money saving tech-
nology into your classroom with high impact on stu-
dent achievement.

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Petrak, Cliff Room: 303-A Petrak, Cliff Room: 303-A
Chicago, Illinois Session: 5 Chicago, Illinois Session: 8
“Don’t Slow Me Down with that Calculator- “Don’t Slow Me Down with that Calculator-
Emphasizing Addition & Subtraction” Emphasizing Multiplication”
In the first of 4 related sessions, learn to master a In this fourth of 4 related sessions, learn to master a
multitude of little-known, super shortcut calculation multitude of little-known, super shortcut calculation
techniques and strategies involving ADDITION & techniques and strategies involving MULTIPLICA-
SUBTRACTION that will leave your calculator de- TION that will leave your calculator dependent
pendent friends in the dust. Your “up and down” ad- friends in the dust. Learn to produce products of 2, 3,
dition skills will never be the same, while with sub- and even 4 digit numbers with no physical work in-
traction, you’ll never again have to use the word volved other than jotting down the answer, one digit
“borrow,” while arriving at answers at a rate of 1 sec- at a time.
ond per digit in the answer. Category: Math/Student Achievement
Category: Math/Student Achievement Grade Level: 3-8
Grade Level: 3-8
Pierce, Shelli Room: 312-F
Petrak, Cliff Room: 303-A
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Session: 5
Chicago, Illinois Session: 6
“Choral Reading for Elementary and Jr. High”
“Don’t Slow Me Down with that Calculator-
A variety of music (Christmas, Graduation etc.) will
Emphasizing Fractions”
be read. Music is provided by JW Pepper.
In this second of 4 related sessions, learn to master a
Category: Music
multitude of little-known, super shortcut calculation Grade Level: 5-8
techniques and strategies involving FRACTIONS that
will leave your calculator dependent friends in the Pulley, Paula Room: 111-G
dust. Learn to determine all fractional answers in su- Hulbert, Stacy Sessions: 2, 3
per quick time and usually orally, too, with little or no Mt. Vernon, Illinois
need for paper or pencils. “Construction of Geometry Notebook”
Category: Math/Student Achievement Hands on activity using origami!
Grade Level: 3-8
Limit 25 people
Petrak, Cliff Room: 303-A Category: Geometry/Math
Chicago, Illinois Session: 7 Grade Level: 7-10
“Don’t Slow Me Down with that Calculator- Rains, Becky Room: 106-G
Emphasizing Squaring” Flora, Illinois Sessions: 2, 6
In this third of 4 related sessions, learn to master a “Playing with Numbers Using Cards, Dice, and
multitude of little-known, super shortcut calculation Dominoes”
techniques and strategies involving SQUARING that Use the MAGIC of the SMART Board to captivate stu-
will leave your calculator dependent friends in the dents in learning that is multi-sensory. Enhance your
dust. Learn to produce the squares of 2, 3 and even 4- existing math curriculum to motivate and provide
digit numbers by just jotting down the digits of the differentiated instruction for all students. The audi-
answer without all those “in-between” numbers. ence will engage in multi-level activities utilizing
Category: Math/Student Achievement playing cards, dice and dominoes and will take back
Grade Level: 3-8
to the classroom activities that will supplement math
lessons, learning centers and provide opportunities
for home/school connections.
Category: Math/SMART Board/Student Achievement
Grade Level: PreK-2

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Rains, David Room: 106-G Reynolds, William Room: 302-F
Rains, Becky Sessions: 4, 8 Sandoval Community Schools Sessions: 7, 8
Flora, Illinois Mt. Vernon, Illinois
“Playing with Numbers Using Cards, Dice, and “Echoes of Yester Year Part II”
Dominoes” Come and see this session of a phenomenal array of
Enhance the 3-8 math curriculum to motivate and antique instruments! You will be amazed at the age
provide differentiated instruction for all students. The of some of them because they can still be played!
audience will engage in multi-level activities utilizing Mr. Reynolds will not only demonstrate their sound,
playing cards, dice, and dominoes and will take back but will also give you a history of the era in which
to the classroom activities that will supplement math they came from, their own evolution story, as well as
lessons, learning centers and provide opportunities who owned them.
for home/school connections. All activities will be Category: Music/History
directly tied to the Illinois Learning Standards and Grade Level: All
RtI. Rhodes, Joey Room: 110-G
Category: Math/SMART Board Hails-Rhodes, Tiffany Sessions: 1, 5
Grade Level: 3-8
Shattuc, Illinois
Rehfeldt, Dr. Ruth Room: 105-H “DFS: Mega Memory: How to Remember & FOR-
Schaper, Kirsten Sessions: 3, 4 GET”
Grannan, Leigh 7, 8 This synamic clinic demonstrates how to rid the mind
SIU-C of unpleasant memories disturbing self esteem. Re-
Carbondale, Illinois membering a lengthy story including detailed facts,
figures, names, and colors that can be recalled se-
“An Introduction to Behavior Analytic Instruction &
quentially verbatim by the use of a specialized mem-
Classroom Management for Students with Autism
ory technique will be demonstrated. As usual, Rho-
and Other Disabilities”
des will humorously mesmerize participants with
Representatives from the Center for Autism Spectrum
their amazing progress within the 45 minutes hypo-
Disorders at SIU-C will present behavior analytic ap-
infusion strategy. Joey will demonstrate to educators
proaches to instruction, classroom management,
how to generalize the acquired skill to their students
handling behavior problems, assessment, and writ-
and curriculum to increase self esteem, attention,
ing goals and objectives. This session will be suitable
study skills, and academic achievement. As a special
for general education and special education teach-
math bonus, Fractions Made EZ, will be briefly re-
ers.
viewed and demonstrated for new attendees. Cate-
Category: Autism/Special Education/General/
gory: Student Achievement/Self Esteem/Special Ed./
Assessment/Classroom Management/Student Behav-
Memory Training/Language Arts/Math/Reading
ior
Grade Level: 4-12
Grade Level: All

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Rhodes, Joey Room: 110-G Rice, Dr. Patrick Room: 218-H
Hails-Rhodes, Tiffany Sessions: 2, 6 Principal Sessions: 6,8
Shattuc, Illinois Mt. Vernon, Illinois
“DFS: Teaching the Child that Pushes Your Button “Raising Student Achievement”
II” This workshop will reveal researched based strate-
When teachers/administrators lose control of class- gies to close the achievement gap.
rooms & schools they usually can specifically point to Category: Critical Thinking/Student Assessments/
The Kid That Pushed Their Button. With RTI dictating Learning Environments/Parental Involvement
mandated progress for at risk identified students - Grade Level: All
teachers need proven interventions that work with
the most extreme cases. Last year’s session raised Roane, Rebecca Room: 208-G
the need for more issues and strategies that will be Strothmann, Kurt Sessions: 1, 5
addressed within this new seminar. Rhode’s unique Educational Treasures
step-by-step instruction of specialized techniques Mt. Vernon, Illinois
balancing firmness and softness in their use to create “Get Interactive”
a new relationship and classroom/school climate. Your students are already active! Learn ways to make
Finally, Rhodes will identify and demonstrate how to your classroom interactive! I’ll show you some web-
find (before it finds you) the antecedent (trigger) that sites designed for PreK-2nd grade teachers with ac-
sets off a student pushing your button! tivities you can begin using tomorrow with your com-
Category: Classroom Management, Conduct Disor- puter and interactive white board.
ders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Psychology, Soci- Category: Technology/Early Childhood
ology, Behavior, Discipline, Health, Special Education Grade Level: PreK-2
Grade Level: All
Roane, Rebecca Room: 208-G
Rhodes, Joey Room: 110-G Strothmann, Kurt Sessions: 3, 7
Hails-Rhodes, Tiffany Sessions: 3, 7 Educational Treasures
Shattuc, Illinois Mt. Vernon, Illinois
“Can Your Baby Read? A Mother/Teacher Analy- “Graphic Organizers: The Proven Strategy”
sis.” Graphic Organizers are researched-based strategies
Any program has pros and cons. Having pioneered the for helping students comprehend material. We will
Mega Memory program for the past two decades to demonstrate some of the best ones to help you deter-
become fully adaptable with students utilizing outcome mine how you can use them in your classroom.
learning assignments, Joey Rhodes now has encour- Category: Technology/General/Teaching Strate-
aged his daughter to do the same with a current buzz gies
program. Tiffany examines how her own child, along Grade Level: All
with others interviewed reacted to the program’s
claims, strategies, and outcomes. Hails reveals special-
ized adaptations to a classroom reading setting that
could prove beneficial for specific students.
Category: Early Childhood/ Parenting/ Lan-
guage Arts/ Reading/Special Ed.
Grade Level: K-4

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Roberson, Gracia Room: 226-H Sandusky, Evana Room: 213-G
Nancy Larson Publishers Sessions: 1, 2 McLeansboro, Illinois Session: 6
Mt. Vernon, Illinois 5, 6
“From Diagnosis to School”
“Science Activity—Loops, Whorls, and Arches” Evana will share her personal experiences of parent-
Children are as unique as their fingerprints, but they ing a child with Down Syndrome and associated
all can get excited about science! Participate in an health problems. You will have a better understand-
elementary science activity and take this activity idea ing of the feelings, struggles, and events that many
back to your classroom. You will also learn how in- parents have.
structional, reading, and math strategies can be ef- Category: Special Ed./Parental Involvement
fectively incorporated into a science lesson. Grade Level: All
Category: Science/Reading/Math/Teaching Strategies
Grade Level: K-4 Shadowens, John Room: 116-G
Marion, Illinois Sessions: 3, 7
Rosborg, Dr. Jim Room: 115-G
“Superhero Training Camp 1: Culture Shift and
McKendree College Sessions: 1, 2
What it Has Done to Our Kids”
Belleville, Illinois 5, 6
There are things we know down deep to be true that
“Problems and Solutions to Current Educational just seem too big to deal with. Among these is the
Issues” critical erosion of meaningful support structures for
What has happened in Illinois to cause such a finan- kids. In this session attendees will revisit some his-
cial crisis? What does the future of education hold? tory lessons about the role of youth in American cul-
What are solutions to these problems? This presenta- ture over the last two generations. We will consider
tion will deal with major issues in education today what the monumental shift in our culture has done to
while offering practical solutions for educators in this our young people and explore why many of ac-
tough environment. Topics include funding, retire- cepted prevention and educational practices are fail-
ment benefits, taxation, NCLB, collaboration, legal ing and will continue to frustrate and burn out our
issues, assessments, and positive action plans to im- young workers unless we completely shift our think-
prove the school’s public perception. ing and embrace a more holistic approach.
Category: School law/School Finances/Admin. Category: Cultural Changes/Behaviors/Student Im-
Grade Level: All provement
Grade Level: All.
Sandusky, Evana Room: 213-G
McLeansboro, Illinois Session: 5 Shadowens, John Room: 116-G
Marion, Illinois Sessions: 4, 8
“Do’s & Don’ts of Interacting with Parents or Spe-
cial Needs Kids” “Superhero Training Camp 2: Utilizing the 40 De-
Evana has experienced the special education proc- velopmental Assets for Increased Success”
ess as both a professional and a parent. She will Regardless of gender, ethnic heritage, economic
share insights into the mindset that a parent may situation or geographic location, developmental as-
have. You will learn behaviors and language that sets both promote positive behaviors and attitudes
may cause a breakdown in the parent—teacher rela- and protect young people from problem behaviors.
tionship and ways you can facilitate a more positive This workshop builds on the concept of the Super-
relationship. hero Training Camp; culture shift and helps teachers
Category: Special Education/Relationships and other youth professionals “operationalize” their
Grade Level: All work through a relationship model of prevention for
outstanding outcomes.
Category: Student Behavior/Character Education/
Student Improvement
Grade Level: All.

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Sinks, Janet Room: 312-F Skorch, Laura Room: 212-G
Mt. Vernon City Schools Session: 2 Educator Sessions: 2, 6
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Morrison, Lou Ann
“Easy Music Activities for Teachers Who Think They
Educator
Can’t Sing or Play!”
McLeansboro, Illinois
During this session, elementary teachers with little no
music training will explore simple ways to incorporate “Smarter in a Webbed World”
music into every day activities and learn how to ac- Ready to use your Smart board? This session will
company easy one and two-chord songs on the Q- introduce you to advanced features of the Smart
Chord. Novel and traditional instruments will be dem- board and how to create lessons. Learn how to cre-
onstrated and participants will receive resourceful ate recordings for playback and find out how to use
handouts. the video players to annotate video. Learn how to
Category: Music attach files to objects on the Smart board and learn
Grade Level: K-8 how to create your own usable lessons (from scratch
or tweaking a down-loadable lesson).
Sinks, Janet Room: 312-F Category: Technology
Mt. Vernon City Schools Session: 3 Grade Level: K-12
Smiley, Kendra Room: 119-G
“Integrating Music Standards with Academic and
East Lynn, Illinois Sessions: 3, 5
Special Education Standards”
During this session, music teachers will learn hands- “Do This...Not That! - Practical Teacher-Student
on activities for reinforcing and enhancing the learn- Relationship Tips”
ing of reading, math, social studies, and science skills. We’ll look at everything from offering incentives
A variety of novel and standard instruments will be rather than bribes to promote encouragement
explored and an annotated list of references will be rather than discouragement. As the various tips are
provided. Music activities for developing communica- presented, chances are you’ll discover several of
tion skills and social skills in special education stu- your more pressing issues covered.
dents will also be explored. Category: General/Relationships
Category: Music/Reading/Math/Social Studies/Science Grade Level: All
Grade Level: K-5
Smiley, Kendra Room: 119-G
East Lynn, Illinois Sessions: 4, 6
“Guiding the Journey of a Strong-Willed Child”

Have you been blessed with a strong-willed child
(or 2) in your classroom? Are you surprised to see
the words “blessed” and “strong-willed” in the
same sentence? Learn more about the process of
teaching (and enjoying) a strong-willed child.
Category: Relationships/Student Behavior/
Classroom Management/General
Grade Level: All

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Smith, Kevin Room: 303-A Sneed, Trouper David Room: 115-H
Illinois State Treasurer Sessions: 1 Illinois State Police Sessions: 4, 8
Springfield, Illinois DuQuoin, Illinois
NEFE Presents High School Financial Planning Pro- “Distracted Driving”
gram” Addressing new laws on distracted driving and the
This will overview the HSFPP curriculum that helps danger of texting and driving.
educate high school students about sound money Category: Driver’s Ed./General
management skills and the financial planning process. Grade Level: All
Student materials are available AT NO COST for edu-
cators through the National Endowment for Financial Stachyra, Mike Room: 112-F
Education. Stachyra, Tom Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4
Category: Curriculum/Career and Technical Ed. CTE Educators 5, 6, 7, 8
Grade Level: 9-12 Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Smith, Kevin Room: 303-A “VEX Robotics”
Illinois State Treasurer Sessions: 2 VEX Robotics is an exciting way to incorporate the
Springfield, Illinois STEM model in your classroom. Visual and Hands-
on skills are utilized to design, build and operate
“Credit Cards 2.0”
robots. Students will gain experience in the field of
This session will explain the New Credit Card Act and
engineering.
discuss how to use debt wisely.
Category: Science/Technology/Engineering/Math/
Category: Personal Finance/General
CTE
Grade Level: All
Grade Level: All.
Smith, Kevin Room: 303-A
Illinois State Treasurer Sessions: 3 Strothmann, Kurt Room: 208-G
Springfield, Illinois Roane, Rebecca Sessions: 2, 6
Educational Treasures
“Live Your Life” Mt. Vernon, Illinois
This session introduces teens and young adults to the
basics of investing and emphasizes the importance of “Interactive Sites that Make Learning Fun”
life long investing. Come and discover some interactive websites I’ve
Category: Curriculum/Career and Technical Ed. CTE found for you that promote learning and fun.
Grade Level: 9-12 Category: Technology/Teacher Resources
Grade Level: All
Sneed, Trouper David Room: 115-H
Illinois State Police Sessions: 3, 7 Strothmann, Kurt Room: 208-G
DuQuoin, Illinois Roane, Rebecca Sessions: 4, 8
Educational Treasures
“Seatbelt Convincer”
Addressing occupant restraint use (using the Seatbelt
Convincer) “Intro to Web 2.0 Tools”
Category: Driver’s Ed/General Come and see what you can do with Google Docs;
Grade Level: All an interactive writing program; and My Space, You-
Tube, and Facebook all rolled into one safe innova-
tive tool.
Grade Level: All

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Thompson, Jim Room: 114-H Timpner, Nancy Room: 116-H
Mt. Vernon Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4 Ag Lit. Coordinator Sessions: 2, 3, 4
5, 6, 7, 8 Pinckneyville, Illinois
Gabuatz, Janice
“Reptiles and Their Place in Our World”
Ag. Lit. Coordinator
How reptiles co-exist with humans and their place in
Nashville, Illinois
the ecosystem, where they are found, how they re-
Beattie, Kendra
produce and how venoms are utilized in medical
Ag Lit. Coordinator
labs. With live, hands on demonstrations using audi-
Sparta, Illinois
ence participation.
Category: Science/General “Ag in the Classroom”
Grade Level: All Hands on approach to multidisciplinary lessons using
agriculture as the key. You will receive instruction
Timmering, Bev Room: 214-F and lessons that you can implement in your class-
CIM-Tech Sessions: 2, 6 room today! AITC lessons geared for K-6th grade
Louisvile, Kentucky levels. We will introduce you to our mAGic kits
“Mobi and Workspace Software Training” (multidisciplinary agricultural integrated curriculum)
Learn how to connect and use the Interwrite Mobi. Category: Curriculum/Science/Ag
Grade Level: K-6
How to create content in Workspace software. Learn
how to incorporate Examview and CPS response sys-
VanKavelaar, Dr. Eileen Room: 123-H
tems with Workspace.
Indianapolis, Indiana Sessions: 1, 5
Grade Level: All “Army Education Programs and Resources”
An overview of programs and resources the Army
Timmering, Bev Room: 214-F makes available at no cost to schools.
CIM-Tech Sessions: 3, 7 Category: Teacher Resources/Administration
Louisville, Kentucky Grade Level: All
“CPS Response System Training ‘Clickers”
VanZandt, Jamey Room: 123-H
You asked for it, you got it! Join Bev Timmering, Edu-
Educator Sessions: 2, 3
cational Consultant in this training session on the
Mt. Vernon, Illinois 6, 7
“clickers.” Learn how to incorporate Examview and
CPS with Workspace. “High School English/Journalism Classroom
Category: Technology Roundtable”
Grade Level: All. Out of ideas? Running on empty? Or do you have it
all under control? If you teach English and/or jour-
nalism, or advise your school newspaper or year-
book, bring your best strategies and plan to attend
this session for conversation and ideas to take back
to your school.
Category: English/Journalism Roundtable
Grade Level: 9-12.

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Vineyard-Most, Paula Room: 302-A Weatherwax, Glenn Room: 216-H
Illinois NET Consultant Session: 1 Weatherwax, Linda Sessions: 6, 7
Sycamore, Illinois Sterling, Illinois
“Nutrition A3: Anytime, Anywhere, Anyplace” “Integrating Geography into Language Arts”
Nutrition A3 is a set of six online, technology-based Proven lesson plans and innovative activities will
nutrition projects for teens that are designed to em- demonstrate ways to integrate while using great chil-
power students to make healthy food choices and be dren’s literature. Accomplish more in the same time
physically active. Lessons will allow students to prac- periods. Have a great time plus take away ready-to-
tice an array of skills from core subject areas. An use materials and “freebies”!
online course for teachers is also available for train- Category: Lesson Plans/Geography/Language Arts
ing on project implementation in the classroom and Grade Level: 3-6
will be discussed. Each teacher will be provided with
a Nutrition A3 Teacher’s Guide. Wheeler, Coach Thomas Room: 204-F
Category: Technology/Nutrition/Health/Teacher Re- Buckner, Illinois Session: 1
sources
“One on One with Nick Hill”
Grade Level: 6-12
If you are a follower of the top ten plays of the day on
Vineyard-Most, Paula Room: 302-A ESPN, then you may have seen this year’s speaker
Illinois NET Consultant Session: 8 this past spring. DuQuoin native Nick Hill was high-
Sycamore, Illinois light number seven when he scored the winning
“Linking Communities, Parents & Schools for Chil- touch down for the Orland Predators of the Arena
dren’s Health” Football League. How did this all-state basketball
School staff will learn how to plan awareness, educa- player become one of the top quarterbacks in the top
tion and outreach programs that promote healthful Arena Football League in the country? Attending
food choices and daily physical acitivity in the school Western Kentucky on a basketball scholarship, Nick
community. Discover how to create fun and engaging returned to SIU and was persuaded to not only play
health fairs, parents’ nights, a Body Walk exhibit, and basketball but to also give football a try. The rest is
other activities to hook your target audience’s inter- history and the left handed throwing quarterback
est and reel them in. Find out about useful strategies and tight handed shooting basketball guard was one
and resources as well as local partners that can help of the last players cut by the Chicago Bears! The ses-
make your outreach activities a success. sion will not leave any question uncovered, from why
Category: Nutrition/Health/Relationships he gave up basketball, to what does the future hold.
Grade Level: All This should be an exciting session, not just for foot-
ball minds, but for all southern Illinois sports fans!
Walker, Linda Room: 301-C Category: Sport-Coaching
Grade Level: All
Consultant, IOES Sessions: 1, 5
“Using FREE Communication Software to Enhance
the Classroom”
Feeling the effects of the budget crunch? No money
for field trips or supplies? Learn how to set up FREE
communication software (SKYPE, ooVoo, etc) in your
classroom. Receive suggestions on how to use this
software to connect with classrooms and speakers
world wide.
Category: Career and Technical Education (CTE)/
Teacher Resources
Grade Level: 9-12
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Wheeler, Coach Thomas Room: 204-F Wheeler, Coach Thomas Room: 204-F
Buckner, Illinois Session: 2 Buckner, Illinois Session: 6
“Football Coaches’ Panel” “Basketball Coaches’ Panel”
Any coach knows you must have great assistants to This may be one of the most entertaining sessions in
have a winning program in any sport. In southern the history of the Mt. Vernon Conference. Deon Tho-
Illinois football, there are countless assistants who do mas will stay and team up with invited Illinois team-
a great job! Today’s coaches all took different paths mates TJ Wheeler and Tommy Michael. How did a
to get where they are today. This should be an player from Chicago Simeon end up as best friends
enlightened session for all fans. Is being a head with southern Illinois products from Buckner and
coach in the future for this panel or are they satisfied Hoffman? These three will reminisce back into their
where they are at? Those invited for this session in- days at Illinois playing for coach Lou Henson, Jimmy
clude: Carterville’s Kevin Helfrich, Duquoin’s Collins, Dick Nagy and Mark Coomes. No teammate
Keith Ellis, Herrin’s Dwayne Summers and Eldo- of theirs will be forgotten but some will be singled
rado’s veteran football coach Vern Pollack. out more than others. If you’re an Illini fan, or just a
Category: Sport-Coaching Roundtable basketball fan, you won’t want to miss listening to
Grade Level: All these three guys.
Wheeler, Coach Thomas Room: 204-F Category: Sports-Coaching Roundtable
Grade Level: All
Buckner, Illinois Session: 5
“One on One with Deon Thomas” Wilson, Deb Room: 213-G
Deon Thomas is the leading scorer at the University Adjunct Faculty Sessions: 3, 4
of Illinois (2129 points) and is currently Athletic Di- Mt. Vernon, Illinois 7, 8
rector and Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Lewis
“Using Hollywood vs History in the Classroom”
and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois.
Students are more familiar with the “history” pre-
How did Mr. Basketball in Illinois (1989) and the 28th
sented by the film industry they are with the actual
pick of Dallas end up coaching? Maybe his years
historical events. This session looks at how to use
overseas playing professional basketball in Spain,
movies to teach history in the classroom. Students
Israel, and throughout Europe had something to do
are encouraged to look at what they see on the silver
with it. In Deon’s first year coaching the Trailblazers,
screen more objectively and possibly even to do
his team finished fourth in the nation, losing both
some research of their own.
games in the final four in double overtime. Deon was
Category: History
named “coach of the year” in his conference, region Grade Level: 7-12
and was also named top coach in his division in the
state. Wisniewski, Nicole Room: 220-H
This session will be one where you will need your Educator Sessions: 2, 6
clip board; it will be an X and O session where mod- DuBois, Illinois
erator, Tom Wheeler, will pick the mind of this very
talented player and rising young basketball coach. “Illinois Award Lists: Caudill, Monarch, and the
Special emphasis will be placed on post play as this New Blue Stem Award”
was Deon’s specialty. Coach Lou Henson has always Get your students involved in selecting the next Illi-
said, “Deon is the best post player I ever coached!” nois book award! Now that the Blue Stem Award is
Category: Sports-Coaching available, there is truly something exciting for every
Grade Level: All grade level.
Category: Reading
Grade Level: All

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Wisniewski, Nicole Room: 222-H Wright, Brandon Room: 223-H
Educator Sessions: 1, 5 Attorney at Law Sessions: 1, 5
DuBois, Illinois Champaign, Illinois
Garrett, Marsha
Educator “More Than Just a Number: A School Administra-
Woodlawn, Illinois tor’s Guide to Section 504”
A Section 504 Plan is much more than “second prize”
“New and Noteworthy Books” to an IEP—it’s an obligation arising out of a compre-
Enjoy new children’s books that you can use in your hensive disability discrimination law intended to pro-
classroom to supplement your curriculum or simply vide appropriate educational services to children
model fluency with a great read-aloud. with disabilities. Presented by Brandon K. Wright,
Category: Reading attorney with Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller,
Grade Level: K-4
Ltd., this session will help school administrators un-
derstand the requirements of Section 5040, the basics
Wisniewski, Nicole Room: 222-H
of 504 eligibility and writing 504 plans, and high-
Educator Sessions: 3, 7
lighting the changes brought by the ADA Amend-
DuBois, Illinois
ments Act of 2008.
Garrett, Marsha Category: School Law/Special Education
Educator Grade Level: Administration
Woodlawn, Illinois
“New and Noteworthy Books” Wright, Brandon Room: 223-H
Enjoy new children’s books that you can use in your Attorney at Law Sessions: 2, 6
classroom to supplement your curriculum or simply Champaign, Illinois
model fluency with a great read-aloud.
Category: Reading “CSI: Mt. Vernon—Investigating Recent Case Law
Grade Level: 4-8 in Special Education”
In this session, Brandon K. Wright, attorney with
Wolf, Deborah Room: 100-B Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd., will walk
Professor Emeritus, EIU Session: 5 you through recent case law in special education,
Charleston, Illinois highlighting those issues most important to educa-
“The Brain and Physical Activity and RtI” tors. This overview of new and important cases (and
What’s the latest information linking physical activity other changes to the law) will cover topics including
and improved cognitive function? How can we apply evaluations and eligibility, IEP development, disci-
it to RtI efforts in our classroom? pline, and other timely issues. Don’t miss this chance
Category: RtI/Physical Education/General to get up-to-date on special education law—as well
Grade Level: 6-12 as extended Q& A on special education topics. Cate-
gory: School Law/Special Education/Admin./IEP
Wolf, Deborah Room: 100-B Grade Level: All
Professor Emeritus, EIU Sessions: 6
Charleston, Illinois
“Can Physical Education Help Improve Perform-
ance in Academics?”
YES!!! Come and experience how integrated physi-
cal education can enhance reading, math, science,
and social studies!
Category: Physical Education/General
Grade Level: 6-12

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BEFORE YOU LEAVE!
• Did you get your CPDU and/or CEU
stickers from the sessions you at-
tended? If not stop, at the H-building
lobby.
• Did you complete the MVC10

Survey? For participants convenience
a Cyber Café has been set up in the Ex-
hibit Hall. Check emails, websites, and
complete the survey before you leave.
This booth is sponsored by: ICE-SI and
Bryan Cross, Hamilton-Jefferson Co.
Regional Superintendent of Schools!
• Did you mark your calendar for the

32nd Annual
Mt. Vernon Conference?
October 27 and 28, 2011!
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ADMINISTRATION
J. Acord/M. Girten Dbl. Sessions: Room: 217-G Grade Level: All
1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8
L. Busch Admin. Academy 5-8 201-C Grade Level: All
C. Chambers Admin. Academy 1-4 201-C Grade Level: All
J. Dively/R. Marshall Session: 3 109-G Grade Level: All
T. Gamber/ Session: 5 205-G Grade Level: All
D. Frankland
C. W. Hamilton Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 219-H Grade Level: All
T. Henry/P. Taylor Sessions: 6, 7 306-A Grade Level: All
B. Lockley Sessions: 3, 5, 7 114-G Grade Level: All
V. Mitchell Session: 7 107-G Grade Level: All
C. Morris/R. LaRue Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 202-C Grade Level: 8-12
K. Olsen Sessions: 5, 6 Auditorium Grade Level: All
N. Osborne Sessions: 3, 7 226-H Grade Level: All
B. Pacey/S. Parrott/ Sessions: 7, 8 207-H Grade Level: 5-12
R. Knutson/
G. Hatfield
J. Rosborg Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 115-G Grade Level: All
E. VanKavelaar Sessions: 1, 5 123-H Grade Level: All
B. Wright Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 223-H Grade Level: All
AG IN THE CLASS
AGRICULTURE
D. Dittmar Session: 5 115-H Grade Level: 9-12
V. Keener Sessions: 1, 7 109-G Grade Level: K-12
M. Lamczyk/ M. Farris Sessions: 6, 7 116-H Grade Level: K-8
N. Timpner/ Sessions: 2, 3, 4 116-H Grade Level: K-G
J. Gabauatz/
K. Beattie
ART/FINE ARTS/
MUSIC
D. Douglas Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 232-F Grade Level: PreK-5
N. Hayse/K. Page Sessions: 2, 3, 5, 6 302-A Grade Level: K-8
Indpendent Silver Sessions: 5, 6, 7, 8 302-F Grade Level: All
Band
S. Pierce Session: 5 312-F Grade Level: 5-8
J. Sinks Sessions: 2, 3 312-F Grade Level: K-8
Assessment
R. Rehfeldt/ Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 105-H Grade Level: All
K. Schaper/
L. Grannan
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AT RISK
M. Dale Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 117-G Grade Level: All
R. Gilbert Sessions: 3, 7 105-G Grade Level: All
C. Irwin Dbl Sessions: 1-2; King City Saddle Club Grade Level: All
3-4; 5-6; 7-8
C. Lindsey Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 124-H Grade Level: All

C. Bell/P. Brinkman Sessions: 3, 7 115-G Grade Level: All
B. Maguire Sessions: 2, 5 121-G Grade Level: All
R. Mulch/S. Burge Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 106-H Grade Level: All
K. Olsen Sessions: Keynote Auditorium Grade Level: All
1, 2, 5, 6
BEHAVIORS/BULLY/
DISORDERS
S. Bishop/B. Lockley Sessions: 2, 6 114-G Grade Level: All
P. Clouse Session: 1 105-G Grade Level: All
E. Gale Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 118-G Grade Level: All
D. Garrett Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; 205-G Grade Level: K-12
5-6
L. Ing Sessions: 1, 5 227-F Grade Level: 7-12
G. Lemmons Sessions: 1, 2 107-G Grade Level: All
B. Maguire Sessions: 2, 3, 5, 7 121-G Grade Level: All
K. Schaper/
L. Grannan
J. Rhodes/T. Hails Sessions: 2, 6 110-G Grade Level: All
K. Smiley Sessions: 4, 6 119-G Grade Level: All
CAREER & TECH. ED.

CTE
M. Erthal Dbl. Session: 6-7 231-F Grade Level: 3-12
Sessions: 8 Grade Level: 9-12
R. Hotes Sessions: 2, 6 116-G Grade Level: 6-
College
S. Kinder Sessions: 1, 5 216-H Grade Level: 7-12
C. Morris/R. LaRue Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 202-C Grade Level: 8-12
K. Smith Session: 1, 3 303-A Grade Level: 9-12
L. Walker Sessions: 1, 5 301-C Grade Level: 9-12
B. Pacey/ S. Parrot/ Sessions: 7, 8 207-H Grade Level: 5-12
R.Knutson/G. Hatfield
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CHILD ABUSE/
PREDATORS
C. Bell/P. Brinkman Sessions: 3, 7 115-G Grade Level: All
M. Dale Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 117-G Grade Level: All
R. Gilbert Sessions: 3, 7 105-G Grade Level: All
C. Lindsey Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 124-H Grade Level: All
CLASSROOM
CLIMATE/
MANAGEMENT
L. Busch Dbl. Session: 3-4 107-G Grade Level: All
T. Duff Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 120-G Grade Level: All
D. Garrett Dbl Session: 5-6 118-G Grade Level: K-12
D. Larkin/S. Coalson Sessions: 1, 5 305-A Grade Level: All
D. Madrigal Sessions: 4, 5 215-H Grade Level: All
K. Olsen Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 Auditorium Grade Level: All
K. Schaper/
L. Grannan
K. Smiley Sessions: 4, 6 119-G Grade Level: All
COACHING/SPORTS
J. Krumwiede Sessions: 1, 3, 5, 7 218-H Grade Level: 6-12
T. Wheeler Session: 1, 2, 5, 6 204-F Grade Level: All
CRT TRAINING
L. Langley Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; 231-F Grade Level: All
3-4
CURRICULUM
S. Bishop/B. Rains Sessions: 1, 5 106-G Grade Level: K-5
S. Bishop/B. Rains Sessions: 3, 7 106-G Grade Level: 6-8
L. Cozzolino Sessions: 1, 5 116-G Grade Level: All
B. Daman/G. Giardini Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 100-C (Girls Gym) Grade Level: K-12
N. Hayse/K. Page Sessions: 2, 3, 5, 6 302-A Grade Level: K-8
J. Luer/K. Eifert Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 110-H Grade Level: PreK-4
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CURRICULUM cont.
B. Pacey, S. Parrott/ Sessions: 7, 8 207-H Grade Level: 5-12
R. Knutson/
G. Hatfield
K. Smith Session: 3 303-A Grade Level: 9-12
N. Timpner/ Sessions: 2, 3, 4 116-H Grade Level: K-6
J. Gabautz/
K. Beattie
DISIPLINE
D. Madrigal Sessions: 4, 5 215-H Grade Level: All
DRIVER’S ED.
D. Sneed Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 115-H Grade Level: All
DRUG EDUCATION
R. Mulch/S. Burge Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 106-H Grade Level: All
ERATE
M. Fiscus Session: 7 205-H Grade Level: All
EARLY CHILDHOOD
R. Boyer Dbl Sessions: 1-2; 216-G Grade Level: PreK-8
5-6
M. Dennison Sessions: 5, 6, 8 105-G Grade Level: PreK-8
B. Rains Sessions: 2, 6 106-G Grade Level: PreK-2
J. Rhodes/T. Hails Sessions: 3, 7 110-G Grade Level: K-4
R. Roane/ Sessions: 1, 5 208-G Grade Level: PreK-2
K. Strothmann
ENGINEERING
J. Gerry Sessions: 2, 6 301-C Grade Level: K-12
M. Stachyra/ Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4 112-F Grade Level: All
T. Stachyra 5, 6, 7, 8
B. Pacey/S. Parrott Sessions: 7, 8 207-H Grade Level: 5-12
R. Knutson/
G. Hatfield
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ENGLISH/
JOURNALISM
M. Lamczyk/M. Farris Sessions: 6, 7 116-H Grade Level: K-8
J. VanZandt Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 123-H Grade Level; 9-12
GENERAL
B. Ash Sessions: Keynote Gymnasium Grade Level; All
Friday; 5-6
L. Busch Dbl. Session: 3-4 107-G Grade Level: All
L. Campbell/ Session: 3 200-C Grade Level: All
A. Campbell Library
C. Chambers Dbl. Session: 5-6 107-G Grade Level: All
E. DeRousse Sessions: 1, 3, 4, 220-H Grade Level: All
5, 7, 8
A. Garrett Sessions: 4, 8 124-H Grade Level: K-12
C. Lane Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 200-F Grade Level: All
5, 6, 7, 8
M. Lee/M. Clodi Sessions: 1, 2 306-A Grade Level: All
M. Morris Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 207-H Grade Level: All
R. McGuire Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 5, 206-G Grade Level: All
6
K. Olsen Sessions: Keynote Auditorium Grade Level: All
Thursday; 1, 2, 5, 6
K. Schaper
L. Grannan
K. Smith Session: 2 303-A Grade Level: All
D. Sneed Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 115-H Grade Level: All
K. Smiley Sessions: 3, 4, 5, 6 119-G Grade Level: All
J. Thompson Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4 114-H Grade Level: All
5, 6, 7, 8
D. Wolfe Sessions: 5, 6 100-B Grade Level: 6-12
GUIDANCE
COUNSELING
J. Allen Sessions: 3, 7 301-C Grade Level: 6-12
P. Clouse Session: 1 105-G Grade Level: All
R. Hotes Sessions: 2, 6 116-G Grade Level: 6-
College
C. Irwin Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; King City Saddle Club All
3-4; 5-6; 7-8
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GUIDANCE
COUNSELING cont.
C. Morris Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 202-C Grade Level: 8-12
Health/Health Occ.
E. Gale Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 118-G Grade Level: All
P. Vineyard-Most Sessions: 1, 8 302-A Grade Level: All
History
L. Gerstner Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 108-G Grade Level: All
5, 6, 7
Independent Silver Sessions: 5, 6 302-F Grade Level: All
Band
J. Lynn Sessions: 1, 2, 6, 7 205-G Grade Level: All
S. Milliner/ Session: 2 305-A Grade Level: All
B. Pemberton Dbl. Sessions: 5-6; Jeff. Co. Historical Grade Level: All
7-8 Village
W. Reynolds Sessions: 7, 8 302-F Grade Level: All
D. Wilson Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 213-G Grade Level: 7-12
IL LEARNING
STANDARDS/ISAT
S. Bishop/B. Lockley Sessions: 2, 6 114-G Grade Level: All
S. Milliner/ Sessions: 2 305-A Grade Level: All
B. Pemberton Dbl. Sessions: 5-6 Jeff. Co. Historical Grade Level: All
7-8 Village
IEPs/RtIs/SLDs/
J. Acord/M. Girten Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; 217-G Grade Level: All
3-4; 5-6; 7-8
P. Maginel Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 105-H Grade Level: All
C. Hamilton Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 219-H Grade Level: All
INTERNET SAFETY
B. Maguire Sessions: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 121-G Grade Level: All

8
JUVENILE COURT
Hon. T. Gamber/ Session: 5 205-A Grade Level: All
Hon. D. Frankland
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LANGUAGE ARTS
J. Rhodes/T. Hails Sessions: 1, 3, 5, 7 110-G Grade Level: All
G. Weatherwax/ Sessions: 6, 7 216-H Grade Level: 3-6
L. Weatherwax
LEARNING STYLES/
STRATEGIES
M. Garrett Sessions: 4, 5, 6 109-G Grade Level: 9-12
P. Rice Sessions: 6, 8 218-H Grade Level: All
R. Roane/ Sessions: 3, 7 208-G Grade Level: All
K. Strothmann
LEAST RESTRICTIVE
ENVIRONMENT
LIBRARY
A. Garrett Sessions: 3, 7 124-H Grade Level: All
MATH/ALEGBRA/
GEOMETRY
S. Hulbert/P. Pulley Sessions: 5, 6 111-G Grade Level: 7-10
S. Kinder Sessions: 1, 5 216-H Grade Level: 7-12

E. Miles/F. Mumba Sessions: 6, 7, 8 305-A Grade Level: All
C. Petrak Sessions: 5, 6, 7, 8 303-A Grade Level: 3-8
P. Pulley/S. Hulbert Sessions: 2, 3 111-G Grade Level: 7-10
B. Rains/D. Rains Sessions: 4, 8 106-G Grade Level: 3-8
J. Rhodes/T. Hails Sessions: 1, 5 110-G Grade Level: 4-12
G. Roberson Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 226-H Grade Level: K-4
J. Sinks Session: 3 312-F Grade Level: K-5
NUTRITION
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PARENTING/PARENT
INVOLVEMENT
J. Rhodes/T. Hails Sessions: 3, 7 110-H Grade Level: All
P. Rice Sessions: 6, 8 218-H Grade Level: All
PEER RESPONSE
M. Garrett Sessions: 4, 5, 6 109-G Grade Level: 9-12
PERSONAL
FINANCES/
FINANCE
J. Harvester Sessions: 2, 6 222-H Grade Level: All
K. Smith Sessions: 2 303-A Grade Level: All
PHONEMIC
AWARENESS
K. Docherty Sessions: 1, 5 112-G Grade Level: K-2
PLANNING LESSONS
L. Weatherwax
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
B. Daman/G. Giardini Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 100-C (Girls Gym) Grade Level: All
D. Wolf Sessions: 5, 6 100-B Grade Level: 6-12
PUPPETRY
RELATIONSHIPS
T. Duff Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 120-G Grade Level: All
C. Irwin Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; King City Saddle Club Grade Level: All
3-4; 5-6; 7-8
G. Lemmon Sessions: 1, 2 107-G Grade Level: All
K. Olsen Sessions: Thursday Auditorium Grade Level: All
Keynote/1, 2, 5, 6
K. Smiley Sessions: 3, 4, 5, 6 119-G Grade Level: All
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ROUNDTABLES
J. Allen Sessions: 3, 7 301-C Grade Level: 6-12
D. Dittmar Session: 5 115-H Grade Level: 9-12
K. Docherty Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 112-G Grade Level: 6-9
V. Mitchell Session: 7 107-G Grade Level: All
J. VanZandt Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 123-H Grade Level: 9-12
T. Wheeler Sessions: 2, 6 204-F Grade Level: All
SCHOOL LAW

SCIENCE/
ASTRONOMY/SPACE
R. Boyer Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; 216-G Grade Level: PreK-8
5-6
N. Frakes/ Session: 7 233-F Grade Level: All
G. ZumMallen
G. Hollmann Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 117-G Grade Level: All
V. Keener Sessions: 1, 7 109-G Grade Level: K-12
E. Miles/F. Mumba Sessions: 6, 7, 8 305-A Grade Level: All
G. Roberson Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 226-H Grade Level: K-4
N. Timpner/ Sessions: 2, 3, 4 116-H Grade Level: K-6
J. Gabautz/K. Beattie
J. Thompson Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4 114-H Grade Level: All
5, 6, 7, 8
SELF DEFENSE/
SELF ESTEEM
D. Hattendorf Sessions: 3, 7 100-B Grade Level: All
G. Lemmon Sessions: 1, 2 107-G Grade Level: All
J. Rhodes/T. Hails Sessions: 1, 5 110-G Grade Level: 4-12
91
SMART BOARD
M. Dennison Sessions: 5, 6, 8 105-G Grade Level: PreK-8
S. Martin Dbl Sessions: 1-2; 3-4 212-H Grade Level: All
B. Rains/D. Rains Sessions: 4, 8 106-G Grade Level: 3-8
SOCIAL STUDIES/
GEOGRAPHY
N. Frakes/ Session: 3 233-F Grade Level: All
G. ZumMallen
Independent Silver Sessions: 5, 6 302-F Grade Level: All
Band
J. Lynn Sessions: 1, 2, 6, 7 205-G Grade Level: All

L. Weatherwax
SPECIAL ED.
J. Acord/M. Girten Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; 217-G Grade Level: All
3-4; 5-6; 7-8
C. Hamilton Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 219-H Grade Level: All
P. Maginel Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 105-H Grade Level: All
M. Morris Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 207-H Grade Level: All
J. Rhodes/T. Hails Sessions: 1, 2, 3 110-G Grade Level: All
5, 6, 7
K. Schaper/
L. Grannon
E. Sandusky Sessions: 5, 6 213-G Grade Level: All
Student Improv./
Achieve.
N. Frakes/ Sessions: 3, 7 233-F Grade Level: All
Gary ZumMallen
D. Garrett Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; 119-H Grade Level: K-12
5-6 118-G
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STUDENT IMPROVE./
ACHIEVE
L. Ing Sessions: 1, 5 227-F 7-12
C. Irwin Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; King City Saddle Club All
3-4; 5-6; 7-8
C. Lane Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 200-F All
5, 6, 7, 8
S. Milliner/ Sessions: 2 305-A All
B. Pemberton Dbl Sessions: 5-6; 7-8 Jeff. Co. Historical
Village
C. Petrak Sessions: 5, 6, 7, 8 303-A 3-8
B. Rains Sessions: 2, 6 106-G Prek-2
J. Shadowens Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 116-G All
TEACHER
RESOURCES
L. Gerstner Sessions: 2, 6 108-G All
N. Frakes/ Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; 233-F All
G. ZumMallen 5-6
R. Hunt Session: 6 121-G All
C. Lane Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4 200-F All
5, 6, 7, 8
M. Lamczyk/M. Farris Sessions: 6, 7 116-H K-8
D. Mahinda Sessions: 1, 5 120-G 7-12
S. Martin Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; 212-H All
3-4
K. Strothmann/R. Sessions: 2, 6 208-G All
Roane
E. VanKavelaar Sessions: 1, 5 123-H All
P/ Vineyard-Most Sessions: 1 302-A 6-12
L. Walker Sessions: 1, 5 301-C 9-12
TEACHER IMPROVE-
MENT/STRATEGIES
B. Lockley Sessions: 3, 5, 7 114-G All
N. Osborne Session 7 226-H All
G. Roberson Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 226-H K-4
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TECHNOLOGY
L. Allen Sessions: 1, 3, 4 235-F Grade Level: All
5, 7, 8
M. Erthal Dbl. Session: 6-7 231-F Grade Level: 3-12
M. Fiscus Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 205-H Grade Level: All
Dbl. Session: 3-4 207-H
N. Frakes/ Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; 233-F Grade Level: All
G. ZumMallen 5-6
R. Hunt Session: 6 121-G Grade Level: K-12
C. Lane Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 200-F Grade Level: All
5, 6, 7, 8
B. Maguire Sessions: 2, 3, 4, 121-G Grade Level: All
5, 7, 8
S. Martin Dbl. Sessions: 1-2; 212-H Grade Level: All
3-4
L. Morrison/L. Skorch Sessions: 1, 3, 5, 7 212-G Grade Level: All
T. Parker/J. Bana Sessions: 3, 4 213-H Grade Level: All
R. Roane/ Sessions: 1, 5 208-G Grade Level: PreK-2
K. Strothmann 3, 7 Grade Level: All
L. Skorch/L. Morrison Sessions: 2, 6 212-G Grade Level: K-12
K. Strothmann/ Sessions: 2, 4, 6, 8 208-G Grade Level: All
R. Roane
B. Timmering Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 214-F Grade Level: All
P. Vineyard-Most Session: 1 302-A Grade Level: 6-12
Writing/Author
S. Bishop/B. Rains Sessions: 1, 5 106-G Grade Level: K-5
S. Bishop/B. Rains Sessions: 3, 7 Grade Level: 6-8
E. DeRousse Sessions: 1, 3, 4, 5, 220-H Grade Level: All
7, 8
M. Garrett Sessions: 4, 5, 6 109-G Grade Level: All
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95
96
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CPDU evidence of Completion Form
INSTRUCTIONS: This copy is for your records. For each session attended, please show the
appropriate documentation label available from your presenter. Exhibits may only be counted
once. A maximum of 5 CPDUs may be claimed each day as long as a label is obtained for each
CPDU.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009
Keynote 8:30-10:00a.m. Place Documentation

Exhibits 8:30-10:00a.m. Label Here
Session #1 10:15-11:15a.m. Place Documentation

Session #2 11:30-12:30p.m. Place Documentation

Exhibits 11:30-12:30p.m. Label Here


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010
Keynote 8:30-10:00a.m. Place Documentation

Session #5 10:15-11:15a.m. Place Documentation




EXHIBITS CLOSED Label Here
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and
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October 22, 2009 may pick up their name badges at the conference registration table in the lobby
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CELEBRATING 31 YEARS

MT. VERNON CONFERENCE,

Matt Donkin, Keri Garrett,

Mt. Vernon Conference Planning Committee

Special Thanks to Michael Smith, District #201 Superintendent;

EXHIBIT HALL, BUILDING L THURSDAY, OCT. 28 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Information & Registration Open, Building H

8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open in Building L

8:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Opening Program, Auditorium, Building D

10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Session 1

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010

8:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Information & Registration Open, Building H

8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open in Building L

8:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Opening Program, Gymnasium, Building E

10:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Session 5

HELPFUL HINTS FOR THE CONFERENCE PARTICIPANT!

Thursday, October 28, 2010 Opening Session

Thursday, October 28, 2010 Auditorium-Blding D Session 1 10:15am-11:15am

Friday, October 29, 2010 Opening Session

Friday, October 29, 2010 Gymnasium-Blding

NEW THIS YEAR!

Mt. Vernon Conference Website will post

Up until the day of the conference! Please visit

Luke Allen Room: 235-F

Sessions: 1 and 5 “Keep It Clean”

Sessions: 1 and 5 Recipes to Integrate Writing Across the Curriculum”

Larry Busch Room: 107-G (Thursday)

Dbl Session: 3-4 “Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life”

Sessions: 1-4 Thursday Administrator’s Academy #786

Kari Docherty Room: 112-G

Sessions: 1 and 5 “Make It Take It!”

Sessions: 1 and 5 “Creating the Collection”

Dr. Nancy Frakes Room: 233-F

Session: 5 “JUVENILE COURT—Procedures, New Directions and Hot Topics”

Honorable Terry Gamber

Session: 5 “JUVENILE COURT—Procedures, New Directions and Hot Topics”

Sessions: 3, 7 “Librarians’ Round Table”

Don Garrett Room: Double Session 1-2 119-H

Monica Girten Room: 217-G

Sessions: 2, 3, 6, 7 “Understanding Transition Services Under IDEA:

Chris Irwin Room: King City Saddle Club

Sessions: 1 and 6 “Top Ten Tech Tricks You Should Know!”

Gary Lemmon Room: 107-G

Sessions: 1 and 2 “The Myth of Self-Esteem Building”

Sessions: 2 and 6 “Who Needs a Bully” Co-presenting with Susan Bishop

Sessions: 1 and 6 “Life on the Appalachian Trail”

Dr. Paige Maginel Room: 105-H

Sessions: 1, 2, 5, and 6 “Writing IEPs”

WABASH AND OHIO VALLEY

FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF

Sessions: 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 “A Winning Pair in Education: Goodness

Dr. Nick Osborne Room: 226-H

Sessions: 5 “Don’t Slow Me Down with that Calculator: Addition &

Becky Rains Room: 106-G

Sessions: 3, 4, 7, 8 “An Introduction to Behavior Analytic Instruction &

Also assisting in the presentations are the following:

Category: Special Education/Student Behavior/Classroom Management

Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 6 “Problems and Solutions to Current Educational Issues”

John Shadowens Room: 116-G

Sessions: 3 and 5 “Do This...Not That! Practical Teacher-Student

Sessions: 1 and 5 “Get Interactive”

Brandon Wright Room: 223-H

Your efforts are greatly appreciated!