November+16,+2012



Essential Questions: 1. How can we make parent-teacher-student conferences meaningful? 2. How can we differentiate our instruction to support student needs in our classrooms? 3. How will my teaching change because of our discussions today?





9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and Energizer

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9:15 – 10:00 Mentor/Protégé Conversation 1. Discuss the following questions: 2. Using the handout below and your own experiences, enter your thoughts into the following document: []
 * Part A: Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences**
 * Have these occurred yet?
 * If so, how did they go? What did you do that worked? That you would change for next time?
 * If they haven’t occurred? How are you preparing for them? Is there anything you are worried about?


 * Part B: Your Own Conversation**

10:00 – 10:30 Walking Together & Learning Through the Arts

10:30 – 10:45 Break

10:45 – 11:00 Energizer

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11:00 – 12:00 Diverse Learners in the Classroom - Student Services




 * Diverse Learner Needs
 * Q & A in relation to Student Services
 * Where are the students we work with? Answers to some of the questions we have.

12:00 - 12:10 Final Energizer

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12:10 Lunch

Afternoon Time to Plan and Collaborate You are welcome to stay at IMC and use the afternoon to work with together or return to one of your schools to plan together.

NEXT MEETING: February 5, 2013 at Division Office. Please register with Lorraine Ewashen.