Assessment for Learning & Leading

Brain-Based Strategies to Cultivate Positive Learning Environments

USM and Southern Maine Partnership present their annual Assessment for Learning & Leading Conference, May 6-7, Portland campus in Abromson Hall. This year’s theme is Brain-Based Strategies to Cultivate Positive Learning Environments.  Featured keynoter and presenter is the brilliant and exuberant Dr. Marcia Tate. 

REGISTRATION

In addition to daily keynotes and breakout sessions by best-selling author Dr. Tate,  dozens of Maine educators will be presenting!

 

Dr. Marcia Tate

These educators come from a variety of schools, districts,  higher ed institutions,  and  statewide educational  organizations and represent a host of roles (e.g., k-12 teachers, instructional coaches, school administrators, central office administrators, higher ed faculty from undergraduate and graduate programs, professional development specialists, content specialists from the DOE, researchers, etc.) from a variety of content areas (e.g., social studies, literacy, math, visual and performing arts, science, leadership, teacher education, etc.). 

 

Please see the Conference Draft Program for specific session information. 

 

Session Topics include:

• Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies that Engage the Brain
  
• Formative Assessment in the Brain-Compatible Classroom: How Do We Really Know They’re Learning
  
• Leading the Change Process
  
• Characteristics of a Brain-Compatible Classroom
  
• Brain-based Strategies – Gateways to Creativity, Growth and Recovery
  
• Pulling Tricks from Your Hattie
  
• Making Meaning in History Using Primary Sources
  
• Sit & Get Won’t Grow Dendrites: 20 Professional Learning Strategies that Engage the Adult Brain
  
• Storytelling and Innovation – An Exploration in Arts Integration
  
• All Aboard!! Experience The Power of Field Trips at the Osher Map Library
  
• Student Involvement & Student Voice
  
• Authentic Assessment:  Products and Performances for Student Success
  
• Assessment Literacy Leadership & Processes for Successful Implementation
  
• Sketchnoting & Visual Learning Strategies
  
• Develop Surveys To Get The Data You Want
  
• Escape This! Breakout Challenges in the STEM Classroom
  
• Shouting Won’t Grow Dendrites: 5 Ways to Detour Around the Danger Zones
  
• What Questions Do You Have? Inquiry in the Social Studies Classroom
  
• Using Visualization and Infographics to Tell Your Story
  
• Balancing Formative and Summative Assessment in High School Math Classroom – The Synergy of Feedback, Self-assessment and Goal Setting

This is going to be an incredible two days of learning! You and your team do not want to miss this unique learning opportunity in beautiful Portland, ME! 

Register at:

https://conferences.usm.maine.edu/attendeeonline/AutoLogin.aspx?page=new&event=2856&password=event

Jeff Beaudry & Anita Stewart McCafferty

Cost: $225 for full conference, including materials, lunches, and snacks; $125 for 1 day; $200/person for full conference for teams of 5+

Co-directors of the Southern Maine Partnership and responsible for the conference are Drs. Anita Stewart McCafferty, Assistant Professor, Department Chair and Jeff Beaudry, Associate Professor, both in the School of Education and Human Development, Educational Leadership Program.