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Education Partnership Conference

Central Florida educators are invited to attend the 2011 Education Partnership Conference. Attendees will receive clinical education training and learn about technology, special education and the latest educational tools. Professional development credit is offered for this conference.

  • When: July 19-21, 2011
  • Where: Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, building H
  • Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (lunch provided)
  • Cost: $25 per person

Conference Sessions

Please note: The Clinical Educator track is full and not listed in the table below.

Tuesday, July 19Wednesday, July 20Thursday, July 21
Keynote: Motivating Teachers
  • Dr. Elvis Epps
  • Followed by breakout sessions on The Changing Face of Poverty
Keynote: Vision for Seminole County Public Schools
  • Dr. Bill Vogel
  • Includes introduction by Seminole State President Dr. E. Ann McGee on the collaboration between Seminole State and SCPS
Keynote: Millennials
  • Dr. Connie Collins
Elementary Science (3 hours)
  • Introduction to New Harcourt Fusion Textbook and Online Components
  • Webb's DOK in Science and FCAT 2.0 Test Item Specs
  • Science Misconceptions (What are they? How do we correct them?)
  • Robotics Integration
Elementary Math (2 hours)
  • NGSSS by Grade Level or K/1, 2/3, 4/5 (with references to Go Math textbook to support teachers with teaching for depth)
ESE Teachers (5 hours)
  • Support Facilitation
  • Beyond the Basics
  • Special Diplomas
  • Access Points - Algebra 1
  • Star Curriculum
How Does 'Race to the Top' Affect Me?
  • Jason Wysong
Legislative Update: How Legislation Affects Our Schools
  • Dr. Anna-Marie Cote
ESE Parapros (3 hours)
  • Nature and Needs of Disability
  • Legal Issues
  • How to Work with Teacher
Secondary Math: Conceptual Understanding of Algebra (4 hours daily)
  • Variables, Expressions, Problem Solving, Relations and Functions
  • Open to all math teachers
Secondary Math: Conceptual Understanding of Algebra (4 hours daily)
  • Exploring Linear and Non-linear Relationships, Quadratics and Number Systems
  • Open to all math teachers
Secondary Math: Conceptual Understanding of Algebra (4 hours daily)
  • Exploring Exponents and Exponential Functions, Logarithms and Some Famous Gems
  • Open to all math teachers
Secondary Science: Earth Science (3 hours)
  • Instructional Strategies
  • New Textbook Overview
  • NGSSS Overview
  • ESE Strategies
Secondary Science: Life Science (3 hours)
  • Instructional Strategies
  • New Textbook Overview
  • NGSSS Overview
  • ESE Strategies
Secondary Science: Physical Science (3 hours)
  • Instructional Strategies
  • New Textbook Overview
  • NGSSS Overview
  • ESE Strategies
Instruction Strategies
  • Barrett
Creativity In the Classroom
  • Davis
Families and Communities Involving Families
Parent Conference Do's & Don'ts Technology: The Web Less Traveled and Turning Up the Heat for 21st Century Learners Creating Effective Inclusion in Schools and Classrooms
  • Dr. Lisa Dieker, U.C.F.
Creative Technology Technology for Hybrid Teaching K-2 and 3-5 Curriculum Toolboxes
  • Teacher-driven Curriculum Toolboxes (contain a yearlong curriculum map for each grade level, along with suggested resources and assessments)
Classroom Management Math Tech
  • Barbara Lott
Top Reading Strategies
Florida Virtual School Families and Communities Involving Families ESOL Strategies: Top 20 Teaching Tips


To register, complete the Education Partnership Conference registration form, and submit it with the appropriate payment to:

Seminole State College of Florida
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
Attn: Regina Fontana

For more information, e-mail Gina Fontana, director of the Educator Preparation Institute.

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