National Conference on Differentiated Instruction
Transform inspiration into initiative
Join an elite gathering of leaders at this exclusive, once-a-year summit.
Designed specifically for principals, administrators and aspiring school leaders
Take your place among the industry’s best by making yourself a part of the only high-level meeting on DI and leadership created exclusively for principals and administrators.
Come meet Michael Fullan—celebrated author, speaker, and world-renowned leader on educational change! Enjoy a full day of instructive presentations and action-oriented workshop experiences.
You will learn from the best of the best!
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Jim Grant |
Betty Hollas |
Michael Fullan |
Charles Beaman, Ed.D. |
What’s in it for YOU?
The role of today’s school leader has become ever more challenging and complex—putting the need for fresh ideas, proven leadership strategies, and real world solutions at an all-time high. Whether you’re a veteran administrator, a principal, a superintendent or a first-time attendee, this special forum is designed to combine substance and inspiration to leave you knowledgeable, motivated, and with a variety of proven solutions to take you to the next level of growth and success.
Topics will focus on trends effecting leadership, motivation, and student achievement in the 21st century, including:
- Six Secrets of Change: Attributes of the Most Successful School Leaders
- Where to Begin with Differentiated Instruction: An Administrator’s Perspective
- DI and RTI: A Match Made in Heaven?
- Motivating Staff and Colleagues to Differentiate
This exclusive one-day summit delivers!
- Powerful insights from an intriguing and innovative array of speakers.
- Special morning keynote address and closing reception.
- Unparalleled opportunities to learn, network, and meet new friends.
- More hands-on sessions than ever, plus answers to your toughest questions.
- Comprehensive Summit Resource Book.
- Exclusive preview of the Crystal Springs Bookstore, featuring a wide range
of top educational products and services.
For more information, or to register, call 1-800-462-1478.
Administrator Summit Registration is $379 and includes all Summit events
and meals, including the Closing Reception.
National Conference on DI 2009 registration is required to attend the
Administrator Summit.
Transform information into action.
Join an elite gathering of leaders at this exclusive, once-a-year summit.
This exclusive Summit, a prelude to the 2009 National Conference on Differentiated Instruction, is designed expressly for administrators, principals, superintendents, and other high-level school leaders.
Once again, we’ve raised the bar with a-list speakers and authors.
 | Charles Beaman, Ed.D.Charles offers over 20 years of experience as a language arts teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He has presented at numerous state and national conferences in the areas of effective classroom management, stress and time management, and motivating difficult-to-reach students. A dynamic and energetic speaker, Charles is well known for his practical, engaging, and humorous presentations.
|  | Michael FullanMichael is Professor Emeritus of the Ontario Institute for Studies in
Education of the University of Toronto. He is currently Special Advisor to the Premier and Minister of Education in Ontario. Recognized as a worldwide authority on educational reform, he is engaged in training, consulting, and evaluating change projects around the world. A prolific and award-winning author, Michael has published widely on the subject of school improvement and educational reform. His books are available in many languages. |   | Jim GrantJim has emerged as the nation’s Spokesperson for School Success with a dedicated mission to stop school failure. An internationally renowned educator and popular speaker, he offers practical instructional strategies to help all students learn. Jim is the author of many popular professional books, including the best-selling, Differentiated Instruction: Different Strategies for Different Learners and Differentiating Textbooks and his latest release, Death of Common Sense in Our Schools And What YOU Can Do About It!
|  | Betty HollasBetty is a veteran educator with more than 24 years of exemplary teaching experience. Betty’s high energy, humor, and keen insights have made her a very popular presenter at many state, national, and international conferences. She is a former Teacher of the Year and has enthusiastically shared her strategies with fellow educators since 1982. Betty is also the co-author of the best-selling books Differentiated Instruction: Different Strategies for Different Learners, Differentiating Textbooks, and 6 Ways to Teach the 6 Traits of Writing.
|  | Rick WormeliRick offers a wealth of experience having worked as a middle grades teacher, human growth & development teacher, and staff development educator. He is also an educational consultant to National Public Radio, USA Today, and the Smithsonian Institute. Rick has presented at the White House, has appeared on Good Morning America, and has worked with school districts all across the country. He is also the author of Meet Me in the Middle and Day One & Beyond. |
Transform vision into results.
Join an elite gathering of leaders at this exclusive, once-a-year summit.
It is often said “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”We hope that what happens in Vegas at the Administrator Summit does not stay in Vegas but that you take back the myriad of ideas and solutions and USE THEM to transform inspiration into initiative, information into action, and vision into results.
Your day begins with world-renowned speaker, Michael Fullan, who will provide a compelling message of hope and inspiration.
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The Six Secrets of Change: Attributes of The Most Successful School Leaders |
Michael Fullan |
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Drawing on successful real-world examples from both education and business, Michael Fullan, one of the world's leading experts on educational change, identifies the six secrets of change and demonstrates how they work in practice to bring about large-scale system reform. Discover how to motivate your staff to engage in continuous and deep learning. Close |
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From Chaos to Community: Laying the Groundwork for Successful Schoolwide Differentiation |
Charles Beaman, Ed.D. |
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Entirely too much time is spent these days dealing with discipline problems. Differentiated instruction can not thrive in a chaotic environment. Hear firsthand from this former principal how he moved his school from disorderly to calm–dramatically raising achievement in the process. Learn strategies for helping your staff create an environment that supports growth and learning. Close |
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Districtwide Reform: How to Make it Happen |
Michael Fullan |
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Discover specific strategies you can use to accomplish successful reform on a district level. Michael will share video clips and case examples to show these powerful strategies in action. Close |
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Where to Begin with Differentiated Instruction: An Administrator's Perspective |
Rick Wormeli |
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Is your school or district ready to move forward Differentiated Instruction, but you're not sure how to get started? Join Rick, a leading authority of DI, to learn key points that are essential to success. Find out what teachers and students need for DI to become an integral part of your school's culture. Close |
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Secret One: Love Your Staff |
Betty Hollas |
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Michael Fullan, celebrated author and leader on educational change, advises us to invest in our staff in the right ways. Learn practical strategies for ensuring your staff's emotional well-being and creating an environment where everyone can do their best work and succeed. Close |
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What's Worth Fighting for in the Principalship: The Instructional Role of the Principal |
Michael Fullan |
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It's a new world and change is the name of the game. Are you ready? Join Michael to explore a principal's role in leading effective learning communities. Case examples will be used to show what successful principals do to lead change. Close |
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Assessment in the Differentiated School: What Administrators Need to Know |
Rick Wormeli |
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Are you up to speed on what constitutes effective and ineffective assessment? Gain a deeper understanding of pre, formative, and summative assessment, and find out what questions to ask your teachers to learn if they are using them effectively in the differentiated classroom. Close |
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DI and RTI: A Marriage Made in Heaven? |
Jim Grant |
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Differentiated Instruction (DI) and Response to Intervention (RTI) are two concepts that are wholly compatible and co-dependent. Or are they? Join Jim to explore the interchangeable components of these two, promising instructional frameworks. You'll leave this session prepared to inspire, motivate, and inform your staff of the benefits of merging DI and RTI. Close |
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Motivating Staff and Colleagues to Differentiate |
Rick Wormeli |
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Imagine how far your school could go with differentiation if everyone on your staff were truly motivated! Discover 40 practical and proven strategies for helping your staff embrace new initiatives and adopt a "can do" attitude. Close |
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A Simple Framework for Implementing Differentiation |
Betty Hollas |
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Let's face it. Differentiating instruction can be overwhelming. Learn a simple and effective framework for successfully implementing differentiated instruction in any classroom. Betty shares strategies for helping teachers know what to differentiate, how to differentiate it, and why. Close |
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What Every Administrator Should Know About Overcoming the Challenges, Barriers, and Pitfalls of RTI |
Jim Grant |
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RTI, when implemented properly, can fast-forward instructional support for struggling students. It can also reduce the over identification of learning disabled students, thus rendering the wait-to-fail model obsolete. Discover 15 things that can derail this promising instructional decision-making framework, and learn how to avoid them. Close |
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10 Things Every Principal Should Know About DI |
Charles Beaman, Ed.D. |
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Schoolwide differentiation doesn't have to be daunting. After an introduction and review of basic differentiation concepts and ideas, Charles will outline 10 simple and effective things every principal should know about implementing and supporting differentiated instruction in a school or district. Close |
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Determining Your School's Progress with Differentiation: How Do You Know It's Making a Difference? |
Rick Wormeli |
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During your supervisory visits and faculty assessments, are you finding evidence that all your teachers are differentiating instruction successfully? Learn what to look for when determining whether or not differentiated instruction is being implemented correctly in your school or district. Close |
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The 21st Century: A Crystal Ball |
Jim Grant |
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In order to be a part of the change process, principals must have a deep understanding of the critical issues facing schools now and in the future. In his trademark "tell-it-like-it-is" style, Jim predicts the trends, factors, and public perceptions that will transform the principalship as we know it. Close |
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Tips and Tactics for Enlivening Your Staff Presentations |
Betty Hollas |
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Make your next staff meeting come alive! You'll leave this fast-paced session with specific ideas and tools to keep your staff's attention, from beginning to end. Close |
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Stress-Busting Tips for the Busy Administrator |
Charles Beaman, Ed.D. |
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State mandates, overbearing parents, rowdy students ... all these can make life more stressful and difficult. Learn some powerful and effective strategies for dealing with conflict, juggling tasks, overcoming challenges, and accomplishing your goals. Come fill your administrator toolbox with meaningful and fun ways to create a healthier school environment! Close |
The challenges of leadership are extraordinary.
Join an elite gathering of leaders at this exclusive, once-a-year summit.
To register for the Administrator Summit 2009, please call 1-800-462-1478 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7 pm ET) and ask to speak with a customer satisfaction representative.
Tuition:
Administrator Summit Registration is $379 and includes all in-depth sessions, events and meals, including the Closing Reception.
School purchase orders are welcome!
National Conference on Differentiated Instruction registration is required to attend the Administrator Summit. The Summit begins the Saturday before the start of National DI and is open only to administrators and principals. Separate registration and tuition are required. Free principal offer does not apply.
Refunds and cancellations
If for any reason you cannot attend, 100% of your paid registration will be refunded when you notify SDE at least 1 week in advance of the event start date. Notifications after this time will be refunded less a $25 service fee. Paid registrants may send a substitute.
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