Administrator Summit at National Conference on Differentiated Instruction

Join hundreds of your colleagues at the only high-level meeting on differentiated instruction created exclusively for principals and administrators. This is where you’ll discover powerful solutions and gain valuable DI tools to address the needs of both staff and students.

Why Attend
The role of today’s school leaders has become ever more challenging and complex—putting the need for fresh ideas, proven leadership strategies, and real-world solutions at an all-time high. Whether you’re new or an experienced administrator, this special forum provides an exceptional opportunity to sharpen your skills, especially as it pertains to the successful implementation of differentiated instruction. Come to be inspired by America’s foremost DI experts, to network with like-minded professionals, and to walk away with valuable tools.

America's Foremost DI and Leadership Experts


Dr. Elaine McEwan	Dr. Diane Heacox	Dr. Gayle Gregory
Plus, Jim Grant, Betty Hollas, Amy Humphreys, Frank Narducci and Dr. Marcia Tate

This exclusive, one-day summit will provide:

9 of the nation’s top differentiated instruction experts and best-selling authors
Special morning keynote and closing reception
Unparalleled opportunities to learn, network, exchange ideas, and meet new friends
Inspiring “theory into practice” presentations on the topics that matter to you most!
Comprehensive Summit Resource book
Exclusive preview of the Crystal Springs Bookstore. Be first to browse and purchase top educational titles and more.

Please note: This limited-enrollment event is offered only to administrators attending SDE’s 2008 National Conference on Differentiated Instruction. Separate registration and tuition are required. Tuition for the Summit is $379.

For the 2008 Administrator Summit, we've brought together some of the sharpest minds in the education field—from differentiated instruction gurus and best-selling authors to top education leaders.

	Jim Grant Jim has emerged as the nation's Spokesperson for School Success with a dedicated mission to stop school failure. An internationally renowned educator and popular speaker, he offers practical instructional strategies to help all students learn. Jim is the author of many popular professional books, including the best selling, Differentiated Instruction: Different Strategies for Different Learners and Differentiating Textbooks and his latest release, Death of Common Sense in Our Schools And What YOU Can Do About It!
	Gayle Gregory, Ed.D. Gayle is an experienced elementary, middle, and secondary school teacher as well as an education instructor at York University. She is also an experienced curriculum consultant and staff development coordinator. Gayle now consults internationally with teachers, administrators, and staff developers on a variety of topics. She is the coauthor of Designing Brain Compatible Learning and author of Differentiated Instructional Strategies: One Size Doesn't Fit All.
	Diane Heacox, Ed.D. Dr. Diane Heacox is an experienced elementary and secondary educator who has also served as a gifted education instructor, administrator, and instructional specialist. Currently, she is the Associate Professor of Education for the College of St. Catherine. Dr. Heacox is the author of Up from Underachievement and Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom: How to Reach and Teach All Learners, Grades 3-12.
	Betty Hollas Betty is a veteran educator with more than 24 years of exemplary teaching experience. Betty’s high energy, humor, and keen insights have made her a very popular presenter at many state, national, and international conferences. She is a former Teacher of the Year and has enthusiastically shared her strategies with fellow educators since 1982. Betty is also the co-author of the best-selling books Differentiated Instruction: Different Strategies for Different Learners, Differentiating Textbooks, and 6 Ways to Teach the 6 Traits of Writing.
	Amy Humphreys A National Board Certified teacher with 15 years of classroom experience, Amy has created hundreds of content-area literacy and enrichment activities for educational publishers. Her books Making Literature Circles Come Alive and But I Only Have 45-Minutes! are teacher favorites. A popular staff developer, Amy's areas of expertise include gifted and talented, differentiated instruction, content-area literacy, and enhancing students' effectiveness as writers. Her energetic presentation style coupled with highly-practical strategies keep her in demand as a speaker.
	Elaine McEwan, Ed.D. Elaine is a former teacher, librarian, principal, and assistant superintendent for instruction in a suburban Chicago school district. She is the author of more than thirty-five books for parents and educators, including Raising Reading Achievement in Middle and High Schools: Five Simple-to-Follow Strategies for Principals, Seven Strategies of Highly Effective Readers: Using Cognitive Research to Boost K-8 Achievement, and Teach Them All to Read: Catching the Kids Who Fall Through the Cracks. She was honored by the Illinois Principals Association as an outstanding instructional leader, and was named the Illinois National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
	Frank Narducci Frank is currently the Community Education Director in Chandler Unified School District. He has extensive teaching and administrative experience, and under his leadership, schools have received both state and national recognition for academic excellence and innovative programs. A dynamic and energetic speaker, Frank is well known for setting practical, engaging, and achievable goals for school improvement using differentiated instructional strategies. He also teaches educational leadership courses as an adjunct staff member for Northern Arizona University and is a national presenter.
	Marcia Tate, Ed.D. Marcia is the former executive director of professional development for the DeKalb County School System in Decatur, Georgia. During her 30-year career with the district, she has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, language arts coordinator, and staff development director. As an educational consultant, Marcia has presented to over 125,000 administrators, teachers, parents, and business and community leaders throughout the world. Marcia uses the 20 strategies outlined in her books to actively engage her audiences. She is the author of several best-selling books.

Continental Breakfast & Networking • 8:15 - 9:00 am

Morning Keynote • 9:00 - 9:50 am

10 Traits of Highly Effective Schools
Elaine K. McEwan, Ed.D.

A highly effective school is one that provides a quality learning experience for all students. Discover what highly effective schools have in common and find out if your school measures up.

Morning Half-Day Session • 10:00 am - 12:15 pm

"Sit & Get" Won’t Grow Dendrites: 20 Professional Development Strategies that Engage the Adult Brain
Marcia Tate, Ed.D.

If you’re not modeling what you’re teaching, then you’re teaching something else! Discover 20 strategies for actively engaging your staff in professional learning. After all, “Sit & Get” won’t grow brain cells or result in meaningful behavior change.

60-Minute Sessions • 10:00 - 11:00 am

Creating a Common Definition for Differentiated Instruction
Diane Heacox, Ed.D.

Differentiation is a collection of research-based best practices in teaching and learning. It is also a topic of great misunderstanding. Explore characteristics of authentic differentiation that separate it from “teaching tips and tricks.”

Emotional Intelligence & Leadership: What Really Matters
Betty Hollas

Let your EGO (Emotional Guide for Others) lead you. Discover how to move beyond intellectual know-how and expand your emotional intelligence to inspire, motivate, and encourage others.

How to Effectively Support & Mentor Staff While Implementing Differentiated Instruction
Gayle Gregory, Ed.D.

Learn the strategies and techniques that will support your staff in the process of successfully implementing differentiation throughout your school and/or district.

60-Minute Sessions • 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Using Professional Learning Communities to Support Differentiated Instruction in Your School or District
Gayle Gregory, Ed.D.

Learn how to use Professional Learning Communities to maximize the implementation of differentiated instruction, build trust, and maintain focus on the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to be successful.

10 Traits of Highly-Effective Principals
Elaine K. McEwan, Ed.D.

Discover the secrets to becoming a highly-effective principal—one who can turn around a low-performing school, or take an average school from good to great.

All the Things I’ve Learned While Implementing DI School-Wide
Frank Narducci

Take a “magic carpet” ride with Frank as your expert guide. Discover dynamic ways to raise achievement and expectations for all your staff and students by implementing differentiated strategies school-wide.

RTI & DI: Making the Connection
Amy Humphreys

Join Amy to learn quick, systematic ways to use research-based differentiated instructional strategies to boost student achievement in the classroom—and meet the new levels of accountability required by RTI (Response to Intervention).

Luncheon & Networking • 12:15 - 1:15 pm

Afternoon Half-Day Session • 1:30 - 3:45 pm

Building School Cultures that Get Results
Elaine K.McEwan, Ed.D.

A positive and healthy school culture is the foundation of an effective school—one that achieves success. Come explore what results-oriented cultures look like and walk away with specific tools and strategies your staff can use to reach and teach all their students.

60-Minute Sessions • 1:30 - 2:30 pm

How America’s Schools Are Changing & What You Can Do About It
Jim Grant

With his trademark wit, wisdom, and humor, best-selling author, Jim Grant, predicts the trends, factors, and public perceptions that will transform education as we know it today.

Assessment in the Differentiated School: What Administrators Should Know
Gayle Gregory, Ed.D.

Assessment is crucial if teachers are differentiating in response to the readiness, interests, and learning styles of students. Learn how to help your staff use ongoing assessment data to make sound instructional decisions.

Shouting Won’t Grow Dendrites: Techniques for Managing the Brain-Compatible Classroom & Alleviating Behavior Problems
Marcia Tate, Ed.D.

Have you ever noticed that the louder a teacher gets when reprimanding a student, the louder that student gets in response? Discover ways to help your teachers effectively manage a brain-compatible classroom without ever raising their voices.

Responding to Your Teachers’ Concerns about Differentiating Instruction
Betty Hollas

Explore some of the common concerns new and experienced teachers have about differentiating. Betty provides specific ways to alleviate your staff’s concerns regardless of their level of expertise.

60-Minute Sessions • 2:45 - 3:45 pm

Where to Go From Here: Determining Your School’s Progress with Differentiation
Diane Heacox, Ed.D.

Come work through a process (easily duplicated in your school) that will not only help you to determine your status with differentiation, but also identify next steps in growth and development. By the end of this session, you’ll have an action plan ready for implementation at your school site.

RTI, EIS & DI: Grappling with BIG Questions
Amy Humphreys

Response to Intervention (RTI) will involve a lot more work than just developing a 3- or 4-tier model. This new general education initiative will truly reshape fundamental aspects of your job and have a significant impact on your staff. Join fellow administrators in this interactive session to explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Tips & Tactics to Enliven Your Staff Presentations
Betty Hollas

Make your next staff meeting come alive! You’ll leave this fast-paced session with specific ideas and tools to keep your staff’s attention from beginning to end.

Wine & Cheese Closing Reception • 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Tuition: $379*

To register, please call 1-800-462-1478 to speak with a customer satisfaction representative M-F (7:30 AM - 10 PM ET)

School purchase orders are welcome!

Refunds and Cancellations
If for any reason you can't attend, 100% of your paid registration will be refunded when you notify SDE at least 24 hours in advance. Notifications after this time will be refunded less a $15 service fee. Registrations are non-transferrable.

* This limited-enrollment event is offered only to administrators attending SDE’s 2008 National Conference on Differentiated Instruction. Separate registration and tuition are required. Free Principal offer does not apply.

National Conference on Differentiated Instruction

Secure your place today at this world-class summit for principals and administrators!

America's Foremost DI and Leadership Experts

Jim Grant

Gayle Gregory, Ed.D.

Diane Heacox, Ed.D.

Betty Hollas

Amy Humphreys

Elaine McEwan, Ed.D.

Frank Narducci

Marcia Tate, Ed.D.