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Translate research into results Come to McREL this summer for professional development that makes a difference. Choose from among sessions for both teachers and leaders, held in our Denver facilities. | ||
Learn from research how to improve your teaching Classroom Instruction that Works June 9–11, 2008, $350  This 3-day institute describes nine categories of effective instructional strategies and shows how to implement them in the classroom. Based on the best-selling Classroom Instruction that Works, one of the most widely-used professional development manuals in education today.
Use technology to improve student achievement Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works June 16–18, 2008, $525  This 3-day workshop explores ways to use technology with the nine research-based instructional strategies to enhance student achievement using your existing lesson plans. Take your science lessons to the next level Designing Effective Science Lessons  Through 2-day workshops or a week-long academy, science teachers will learn how to focus on the right content, deepen students’ understanding of science, engage students, and encourage high-order thinking.
Developing Student Understanding
June 23–24, 2008, $350
Designing Effective Science Lessons Academy (Complete series)
July 7–11, 2008, $1,000 ($800 before June 1)
Identifying Important Content
September 1–2, 2008, $350
Creating a Learning Environment
November 3–4, 2008, $350 Help ELL students succeed in mainstream settings Classroom Instruction that Works with ELLs July 15–16, $350  Based on our popular book of the same title, this 2-day workshop applies the nine categories of research-based instructional strategies to five stages of language acquisition. Learn how to successfully engage and raise the achievement of English-language learners in mainstream classrooms.
Create a guaranteed & viable science curriculum Designing a School or District Curriculum Audit in Science August 4–5, 2008, $350 Develop a step-by-step process for creating an alignment matrix, mapping assessments to standards, identifying gaps in instruction and achievement, and evaluating a school or district curriculum framework for appropriateness. Challenge & motivate your math students Doing the Right Things Right in Mathematics August 7–8, 2008, $350 Examine and experience for yourself the characteristics of effective mathematics learning environments through activities, dialogue, video clips, and selected readings. Learn strategies to increase student engagement and accountability and to incorporate data from formative assessment into the learning process. |
Help ELL students succeed in mainstream settings What Works with ELLs: Academies for Instructional Leaders April 24, 2008–June 26, 2009, $4,000/team This five-session, fifteen-month professional development program brings instructional leaders together to get their schools focused on proven, practical strategies for improving ELL achievement. Help turn routine classroom observations into power walkthroughs Power Walkthrough™ seminar June 12–13, 2008, $600 (includes software license)  During this 2-day seminar, you’ll gain a practical understanding of the strategies in Classroom Instruction that Works, why they are so powerful in student learning, and how to identify their use in classrooms. Learn how to use McREL’s Power Walkthrough software on your hand-held device to observe, evaluate, and record classroom observations and coach your teachers to higher levels of performance. Learn how leaders make a difference for students Balanced Leadership™ Institutes  Gain knowledge and practical skills from McREL’s research, reported in the ASCD publication School Leadership that Works, to guide your school to higher levels of performance and student achievement. Attend one or all four in a series of 2-day institutes.
An Overview
June 25–26, $350 Developing a Purposeful Community
June 27–28, $350 Managing Change
June 30–July 1, $350 Choosing the Right Focus July 2–3, $350
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