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Summit on High-Performing Educators -- November 13-15

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Thursday, November 13, 8:30 a.m.
Pre-summit session on Writing for Professional Publication
(extra fee)

Do you want to write an article about your work, but you aren't quite sure how to begin? Led by Kappan editor-in-chief Joan Richardson, this session will help you organize your thoughts and includes tips to help you edit your writing to achieve the style most publications favor.

Richardson

 

Thursday, November 13, 1:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion: What Makes a Great Teacher?
Panel Moderator: Thomas Guskey

Thomas Guskey, Distinguished Service Professor at Georgetown College, is widely known for his research in education reform, assessment, grading, and professional development. An award-winning author, Mr. Guskey has worked with educators throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America.

Distinguished Panelists and Featured Speakers:

Barnett Berry


Mary C. Clement

Gloria Ladson-Billings
President,
Center for Teaching Quality,
Hillsborough, North Carolina
Associate Professor,
Teacher Education, Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia
Kellner Family Chair in Urban Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

 

Friday, November 14, 8:30 a.m.
Keynote Address: How Great Teachers Use Assessments
Thomas Guskey

Mr. Guskey's remarks will set the tone for thought-provoking sessions that will further delve into the question: What makes a great teacher?

 

Saturday, November 15, 8:30 a.m.
The 40th Annual PDK/Gallup Poll Presentation
William Bushaw

The annual PDK/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes Toward the Public Schools reveals what the general public knows and believes about schools. PDK Executive Director William Bushaw will provide details on the results of this year's survey and report on trends over time.

 

Throughout the summit, breakout sessions and roundtable discussions will encourage dialogue that will answer one of education's most critical questions. We invite you to join us as we discuss what makes a great teacher.