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Lead, Inspire, Innovate 2021-2022 FEBRUARY 3, 2022 MARCH 3, 2022 Keynote: Learning Curve: Keynote: Learner-Centered Lessons Learned on Leadership, Innovation Education, and Personal Growth. Dr. Katie Martin Dr. Jared Smith 9AM - 11AM 9AM - 10:30AM (Superintendents and District Leaders) (Superintendents and District Leaders) Connections: Connections: MTSS, Future Ready, Leadership Leadership Standards: 1,4,6,10 Standards: 1,4,5,6,7,10 Course # 202608 Course # 202689 Dr. Jared Smith is the Superintendent of the South Dr. Katie Martin, author of Learner-Centered Tama County School District in central Iowa. He holds Innovation and Evolving Education, serves as the a BA in Elementary and Middle Level Education from Chief Impact Officer of Learning with the Learner- the University of Northern Iowa, an MS in Educational Centered Collaborative. When we tell kids to Leadership from National Louis University, and a PhD complete an assignment, we get compliance. When in Educational Leadership from Iowa State University. we empower kids to explore and learn how to make Jared has taught and coached at both the middle an impact on the world, we inspire problem solvers school and high school levels. Prior to taking his and innovators. This change in education will require current role as superintendent, Dr. Smith worked as an more than providing training for administrators and assistant principal and principal for ten years. Jared is teachers to implement new curriculum or programs an award-winning blogger, and the host of The Group and resources. To create a culture of learning and Project Podcast. Dr. Jared Smith recently released innovation for all, these learning experiences must his first book - Learning Curve: Lessons Learned on be situated in an ecosystem that redefines how we Leadership, Education, and Personal Growth. measure success, prioritizes learning at all levels, and is always evolving to meet the needs of those we serve. Making these shifts requires more than equipping schools with technology or creating creative learning spaces, instead, it is about us, as educators, evolving to meet the needs of those we serve. This talk will highlight educators making these shifts and celebrate what is possible in education. [email protected]

Lead, Inspire, Innovate 2021-2022 SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 OCTOBER 6, 2022 Keynote: Your Students, Keynote: Just Look Up! My Students, Our Students: I Love Your Face! Rethinking Equitable and Joe Beckman Inclusive Classrooms Lee Ann Jung 9AM - 11AM (Superintendents, Principals, School Leaders) 9AM - 11AM (Superintendents and District Leaders) 1PM - 3PM (All Educators) Connections: MTSS, Well Being, Future Ready, Specially Connections: Designed Instruction, Leadership Standards: Well Being, Future Ready, Climate and Culture, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10 Leadership Standards: 1,2,3,5,7,8 Course #202820 Course # 202821 Lee Ann Jung, PhD, is the founder of Lead Inclusion Our schools are experiencing an unprecedented shift. (leadinclusion.org.) She is a Clinical Professor at San Student loneliness is at an all-time high, while self worth Diego State University, and a consultant to schools and belonging are at all-time lows. And the culprit is a lack worldwide. Dr. Jung provides support to schools in of human connection. the areas of inclusion, standards-based learning and grading, designing individualized goals, designing Over the last 15+ years Joe Beckman, author of the book, interdisciplinary supports, and measuring progress. Just Look Up, has spoken in educational settings all over She has worked in the field of special education the world with one simple mission… to reclaim human for 25 years and has served in the roles of teacher, connection. Whether it’s a Middle School in Minneapolis, administrator, consultant, professor, and researcher. Dr. a Professional Development workshop in Montana, or Jung developed and leads the International Inclusive an International Conference in Malaysia…people are Leadership Program, the largest program in the world craving connection. It’s only when we stop and slow down, devoted to promoting inclusion in international schools. separate from our screens, and truly listen to each other’s Lee Ann has authored or coauthored 6 books, more than stories, that we can course correct, and give our youth 45 journal articles and book chapters, and has been the best chance to leave their mark on this world. Joe’s awarded more than 4 million dollars in federal funding passion, humor and authenticity will connect with and to support personnel preparation and research. She inspire us to new levels. has served as associate editor for Young Exceptional Children (YEC), section editor for The Routledge Encyclopedia of Education, guest editor and editorial board member of Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, and editorial board member for Journal of Early Intervention. Dr. Jung can be reached at [email protected]

CENTRAL RIVERS QUESTIONS? AREA EDUCATION AGENCY [email protected] CONNECTING [email protected] THE DOTS [email protected] [email protected] Collaborative Inquiry, [email protected] School Improvement & Teacher Leadership OUR VISION Jenni Donohoo In schools where the achievement gap is being closed, what Jenni Donohoo is a former classroom teacher and has more than 20 mindsets, policies, roles, structures and supports allow years’ experience in leading school improvement. She is the director for that? It’s time we connect the dots between school of Praxis-Engaging Ideas, Inc and a Project Manager for the Council improvement, teacher leadership, and teams to complete of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE). She is a best-selling author the picture of a successful MTSS framework. of several books including Collective Efficacy: How Educators’ Beliefs Impact Student Learning. Jenni has a PhD in Educational Studies, • Engage in meaningful learning to support your school Supervisory Officer Qualifications, and is the former president of improvement plans and learner needs. Learning Forward Ontario. • Leverage your teams within the collaborative inquiry Ann Mausbach process. Ann Mausbach served as a central office leader for 20 years in a • Jenni Donohoo, Ann Mausbach and Diane Sweeney will help variety of roles including Coordinator of Staff Development, Director build capacity in teams to share feedback to impact student of Curriculum, and Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and learning and help examine student data to monitor and Instruction. Her work has focused on helping leaders create and adjust the universal tier. Diane Sweeney will be attending in sustain reform in schools and has co-authored two books that provide person June 14 to share her insight into this work. practical guidance on this topic. Her most recent publication is the bestselling book Leading Student-Centered, co-authored with Diane Sweeney. Ann holds a PhD from the University of Kansas and is currently an Associate Professor at Creighton University in Omaha, NE. • Workshop Diane Sweeney June 21 & 22, 2022 Course # 82062 Section # 274197 Diane Sweeney is the author of Leading Student-Centered Coaching • Time and Location: (Corwin, 2018), Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves (Corwin, 2016), 9-3 at Central Rivers AEA, Student-Centered Coaching at the Secondary Level (Corwin Press, 1521 Technology Pkwy, Cedar Falls, Iowa 2013), and Student-Centered Coaching: A Guide for K-8 Coaches and • Registration Fee: Principals (Corwin Press, 2011) Diane holds a Bachelor’s Degree from $200/person - lunches included the University of Denver and a Master’s in Bilingual and Multicultural $20 Adminiatration Fee Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder. After teaching and coaching in the Denver Public Schools, Diane served as a program REGISTER HERE officer at the Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) in Denver. Since then, she has become a respected voice in the field of coaching and professional development. Central Rivers Area Education Agency (AEA) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic background or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required by all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies. Students, parents of students, applicants for employment and employees of Central Rivers AEA shall have the right to file a formal complaint alleging non-compliance with federal and state regulations requiring nondiscrimination in educational programs and employment. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Karl Kurt, Equity Coordinator, Central Rivers AEA, 1521 Technology Pkwy, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613, Telephone: 800-542-8375