LMSA

 
Call for Proposals -- DEADLINE March 25, 2010
PRESENTERS MUST REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE AND SUBMIT CONFERENCE REGISTRATION  FEE BY APRIL 14, 2010

Theme Area:  Select the area which best represents the theme of your presentation.
 
 
Presentation Title:
 

Abstract: In the space below, enter your presentation abstract in narrative form as you wish it to appear in the conference program. Please limit your description to fifty (50) words or less and include the overall objective for your session. The abstract may be edited as program space requires.
 
 
NOTE:  A screen will be provided. Any other equipment must be provided by the presenter(s).
 
Presenter Information – PRESENTERS MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
First Name:
 		Last Name:
School/Organization:
 		System:
Address:
City:
 		State:
 		Zip:
Office Phone:
 		Home Phone:
Fax:
 		Email:
  
   
Co-Presenter Information – (Limit 1) CO-PRESENTERS MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
First Name:
 Last Name:
School/Organization:
 System:
Office Phone:
 		Home Phone:
Fax:
 		Email:
 
Is your presentation research based and/or aligned with state academic content standards and student
academic achievement standards?
 Yes  No
 
High Quality Professional Development Activity Checklist
High Quality Professional Development focuses on what teachers need to know and be able to do to ensure that all students are able to achieve academically. Use this checklist to determine if your presentation will qualify for CLUs.

This checklist aligns with No Child Left Behind requirements and National Staff Development Council criteria. Begin your review of a potential professional development activity by responding to the following key questions:
 Yes  No 1. Is the expected outcome of the activity to improve/increase teacher content knowledge of the academic subjects he/she teaches?
 
Yes   No 2. Is the activity aligned with and directly related to the Louisiana State Academic Content Standards and Grade Level Expectations documents?
 
 Yes  No 3. Is the activity an integral part of school-wide and district-wide educational improvement plans that are based on current data?
 

If you have answered YES to each of the above questions, proceed to the next set of more specific criteria to further determine if the activity meets high quality standing.

Select each item that describes the professional development activity. If each of the six boxes in the left is marked, the activity addresses criteria of High Quality Professional Development.

Sustained/intensive – extends over a period of time (not 1 day or short term); includes follow up.
Job-embedded/classroom focused
Based on data analysis of current student needs
Advances teacher understanding of effective instructional strategies that are:
  • Based on scientific research;
  • Increase the knowledge and teaching skills of the teacher; and
  • Improve student academic achievement.
Provides instruction for teachers in methods for addressing one or more of the following:
  • Limited English Proficient
  • Students with special needs
  • Students with diverse learning styles
  • Students considered “at risk”
Evaluation of impact on teacher growth and student achievement
   
The following criteria are strongly encouraged when identified through the school/district needs assessment.
   
Incorporates technology/technology instruction to ensure effective use in the classroom
Uses data and assessments to inform classroom instruction
Addresses methods for improving parental involvement
Includes measures to determine levels of implementation in the classroom
Addresses classroom management
   

Is this a vendor session?
   Yes     No