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Conference Resources

Conference Bag Resources

National Center on Response to Intervention
Screening Tools Chart

The Education Trust
Gaging the Gaps: A Deeper Look at Student Achievement

The Education Trust
Education Watch State Report: Wisconsin

Keynote Presentation

Ensuring the Success of All Students through Culturally Responsive Education
Dr. Samuel Betances
PowerPoint Presentation
Video of Presentation
 

2-Hour Sectional Presentations

Symbiotic, Serendipitous, Successful Schools: Positive Effects of Culturally Responsive Family/Community Engagement  
(Focus Area 11)
• Dr. Gwendolyn Webb-Hasan, Associate Professor, Texas A & M University
• Carl A. Hasan, School Board Trustee, Bryan Independent School District, Texas
PowerPoint Presentation
Video of Presentation

The Centrality of Trust in Positive School Change
(Focus Areas 5, 6, 9, 20, 23)
• Dr. Jeffrey Lewis, U W Extension, Madison
• Amy Hilgendorf, Graduate Student, University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Adrienne Duke, Graduate Student, University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Jeremiah Jackson, Graduate Student, University of Wisconsin - Madison
PowerPoint Presentation

Understanding Your Relationship with Students by Examining Your Cultural Lens.
(Focus Areas: 5, 6, 9, 20, 23)
• Dr. Lisa Bardon, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
Guiding Questions for Increasing the Instructional-Cultural Match in the Regular Classroom
PowerPoint Presentation

Anti-racist Leaders: Building Capacity, Particularly in White Allies
(Focus Areas 7, 11)
• Courtney Bauder, Lecturer, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
• Mark Flottum, Coordinator, Comprehensive School Health Programs, CESA #2
• Nancy Graese, Educational Consultant, CESA #11
• Dr. Donna Hart-Tervalon, Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• Courtney Reed Jenkins, J.D., Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
PowerPoint Presentation

Ensuring the Success of All Students Through Culturally Responsive Education
(Focus Areas 1, 2, 4, 10, 12, 22)
• Dr. Samuel Betances, Souder, Betances and Associates, Inc.
PowerPoint Presentation
Video of Presentation

Relationship Building at the Core: Working with African American Youth
(Focus Areas 5, 6, 9, 20, 23)
• Dr. Jeffrey Lewis, U W Extension, Madison
• Amy Hilgendorf, Graduate Student, University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Adrienne Duke, Graduate Student, University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Jeremiah Jackson, Graduate Student, University of Wisconsin - Madison
African American Boys' Views of Family as Support for School 
PowerPoint Presentation

Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms 
(Focus Areas 1, 2, 4, 10, 12, 22)
• Amy Covey, Instructional Resource Teacher at Falk Elementary School
• Andreal Davis, District Instructional Resource Teacher for Culturally Responsive Practices
• Emily Farwell, Kindergarten Teacher at Falk Elementary School
• Tonja Gallagher, Program Support Teacher
• Katie Hank, Grade 2/3 Teacher at Mendota Elementary School
• Pat Smith, Social Worker, Mendota Elementary School
• Rachelle Stone, Grade 4/5 Teacher at Mendota Elementary School
• Lynn Winn, Principal Falk Elementary School
• Adam Zingsheim, School Wide Facilitator, Mendota Elementary School
PowerPoint Presentation

Working with Students of Color and Students in Economically Disadvantaged Areas: Perspectives from Higher Education that Will Stimulate Achievement
(Focus Areas 7, 8, 10, 11, 14)
• Dr. Florence Johnson, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
• Dr. Lisa Poupart, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
• Dr. Marguerite Parks, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
• Dr. Bola Delano-Oriaran, St. Norbert College
• Clif Morton, Wisconsin State Human Relations Association

Response to Intervention in Wisconsin and the Specific Learning Disabilities Criteria
(Focus Areas 5, 6, 9, 20, 23)
• Vaunce Ashby, Consultant for SLD, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
PowerPoint Presentation


1-Hour Sectional Presentations

Another Look at Eligibility Criteria for EBD and OHI 
(Focus Areas 5, 6, 9, 20, 23)
• Lynn Boreson, Education Consultant for EBD and OHI, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
PowerPoint Presentation

African Americans and Standardized Tests: The Real Reason for Low Test Scores
(Focus Areas 1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 12, 22)
• Dr. Veda Jairrels, J.D., Professor of Exceptional Education, Clark Atlanta University, Georgia
PowerPoint Presentation

Cognitive Disabilities: Definition, Eligibility Criteria and IEP Team Determinations.
(Focus Areas 5, 6, 9, 20, 23)
• Sandra Berndt, Education Consultant for CD, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
PowerPoint Presentation

Addressing the Challenges of Equity through Online Professional Development (PD360)
(Focus Areas 5, 6, 9, 20, 23)
• Kyle Brown, Professional Development Advisor
PowerPoint Presentation