{"success":true,"data":[{"ID":1334,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1730124194,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Empowerment Through Belonging: Elevating LGBTQIA+ Voices in Education","Handle":"empowerment_through_belonging--elevating_lgbtqia-voices_in_education","ShortDescription":"Join us for an engaging session on fostering equity and mental health support for LGBTQIA+ youth and staff. Learn effective strategies, explore successful practices, and build a supportive community through collaborative discussions. Discover how Affinity Groups and Communities of Practice can create inclusive environments where everyone thrives.","Description":"Outcomes:\r\n- Describe characteristics of effective LGBTQIA+ Communities of Practice and Affinity Groups.\r\n- Identify strategies that support LGBTQIA+ youth and staff to apply to your context.\r\n\r\nJoin us for an engaging breakout session focused on using Affinity Groups and Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Integration (MTSS-I) based Communities of Practice as a roadmap to support LGBTQIA+ youth and staff in our schools. Fostering equity and mental health support for queer folks benefits everybody. This session will dive into relevant practices and guidance, explore the successes of the Broome-Tioga BOCES Affinity Group and Community of Practice, and share effective strategies for integrating mental health resources.\r\n\r\nThrough collaborative discussions and activities, participants will learn how to engage staff, families, and youth in meaningful ways, as well as support the unique needs of all stakeholders to address common challenges faced in educational settings. Facilitators and participants will work together to build a supportive community tailored to the specific needs of the group. Utilizing the World Caf\u00e9 Structure, participants will engage in rich conversations, contribute their thinking, and create a collaborative rendering of their vision for happy, safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ school community members. This session is not just about strategies\u2014it's about creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.","Link":[],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"We plan on using a modified version of \u201cWorld Caf\u00e9:\u201d each table group will have a guiding question(s) posted on a paper table cloth. During the session, participants will be prompted to respond and doodle to the question, as well as engage in conversations. At the end of the session, participants will engage in a gallery walk to view the other participants\u2019 thinking.","Presenter":["Emily Friends (she\/her)","Shae McLachlan (they\/any)","Liz Wood (they\/them)"],"PresenterAffiliation":["The Professional Learning and Innovation Center at Broome-Tioga BOCES"],"PresenterEmail":["efriends@btboces.org","smclachlan@btboces.org","lwood@btboces.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":176,"ScheduleLocationID":36,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":"Thank you for your consideration!","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":12},{"ID":1358,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1730502336,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Building Expectations Using Co-created Rubrics","Handle":"building_expectations_using_co-created_rubrics","ShortDescription":"Co-creating rubrics with students helps them understand assignments, increases autonomy over their learning, and offers motivation through ownership of the process. In this session we will explore how and when to co-create rubrics and how to support students in this process. We will also spend some time planning for implementation.","Description":"Rubrics have grown in popularity in education for positive reasons. There are many benefits to rubrics but they could be even more powerful tools in our classrooms. One of the positives to a rubric is that it outlines for students the expectations for an assignment immediately. On the flip side, they can overwhelm students with information that may not be completely clear. Through collaborating with students to create rubrics, they will be in a better position to understand what is expected as well as increasing their autonomy over their learning. This also increases motivation as a result of their participation in creating a piece of the assignment. In this session we will discuss the pros and cons of rubrics and the challenges in including students in their creation. We will explore rubrics in different content areas and for different ages and levels. Rubrics are not always the right answer so we will discuss when they might be useful and when they are less likely to support our educational work. In addition, we will talk about the work that goes into setting students up for success in this collaborative process through analyzing rubrics together and using rubrics for peer review, for two examples. Finally, we will spend some time planning for how to implement this practice in our own classrooms and schools.","Link":["http:\/\/mcclurken.org\/"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"We will create a collaborative document with the rubrics that are created during the session. It will be accessible to everyone in the session and will continue to be after the conference so that people are able to refer back to the ideas and utilize them in their classrooms.","Presenter":["Kate McClurken-Orr","Jeffrey McClurken"],"PresenterAffiliation":["University of Mary Washington"],"PresenterEmail":["kate.mcclurken@gmail.com","mcclurken@gmail.com"],"ScheduleSlotID":178,"ScheduleLocationID":36,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":null,"LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":12},{"ID":1337,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1730220016,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Who gives a crap? Fostering academic motivation in tweens and teens","Handle":"who_gives_a_crap-fostering_academic_motivation_in_tweens_and_teens","ShortDescription":"Drawing from interviews with young people all over the country, plus secondary research in positive psychology and education, this workshop lays out some basic principles for building sustainable motivation in the classroom and creates space for educators to collaborate and apply it to their context.","Description":"To really learn, students need to feel motivated by more than just panic about the next test or project, or anxiety about high academic performance. But what does it actually look like to cultivate the kind of environment that sustains motivation in the school building?\r\n\r\nIn this workshop, educator, author and researcher Rebecca Block, PhD, will lay out the basics of the ABCDs of sustainable motivation, with examples from student interviewees across the country. Participants will then have the chance to pick a theme that they're most interested in and collaborate with other educators who are also invested in that theme to brainstorm ideas, ask questions, get feedback, and emerge with something to try in your own classroom context.","Link":["http:\/\/www.beccablock.com","http:\/\/www.phareeducation.org"],"Audience":["High School","Middle School"],"Practice":"Once everyone's settled, I'll spend ly 10 minutes laying out the high level framework of the ABCDs of motivation, with classroom examples. Then I'll invite participants to pick one theme of interest and sit at tables (or in breakout rooms, if the request is to hold it as a virtual or hybrid session) with 2-3 other educators interested in the same theme. They'll have specific questions to prompt them to pick one area of their classroom\/school life they want to focus on boosting this motivation supporter and brainstorm ideas, brainstorm ideas, and get quick additive (not critical) feedback from others at the table. I'll circulate the room, answering questions as they arise (if a hybrid option is desirable, I have a colleague Ian ask to join to do the same in virtual breakout rooms). If there's time, groups can opt to share ideas back out to the full room at the end of the session.","Presenter":["Rebecca Block"],"PresenterAffiliation":[],"PresenterEmail":["blockrebeccar@gmail.com"],"ScheduleSlotID":179,"ScheduleLocationID":36,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":"If the priority is to have educators leave with really concrete materials they can use in their classroom, then this workshop would ideally get a full 85-90 minutes. If leaving with new ideas and the start of how to apply them is enough, then 45 minutes is enough time to accomplish that. I can design the workshop to go either way, I just need to know which time constraint to use.","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":12},{"ID":1351,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1730478219,"CreatorID":72,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Cultural Storytelling with Physical Computing","Handle":"cultural_storytelling_with_physical_computing","ShortDescription":"Explore how to combine cultural storytelling and social justice with robotics in this hands-on workshop using Hummingbird kits. Educators will learn to create interactive student-led projects that celebrate cultural heritage, advocate for change in community spaces, and empower students with voice, agency, and technological skills.","Description":"Content Summary\r\nThis workshop introduces educators to combining culturally relevant storytelling with robotics to promote social change in their communities. Content covers the fundamentals of culturally relevant pedagogy, project-based learning (PBL), and hands-on use of Hummingbird Robotics Kits to create interactive, student-led projects that connect cultural narratives with social justice initiatives.\r\n\r\nEngagement Summary\r\nParticipants will be actively engaged through a mix of peer-to-peer discussions, hands-on device-based activities, collaborative group work, and a showcase of ideas. The session encourages participants to connect personal experiences with technology integration and share insights and feedback with colleagues.","Link":["https:\/\/www.geraldaungst.com","https:\/\/www.amandajeane.com","https:\/\/www.birdbraintechnologies.com\/about-us\/research\/","https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1rzOzScgaxZSUZ3-7_FDNtUUfQSw_OHiD\/view?usp=drive_link","https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/00131725.2021.1957632","https:\/\/d"],"Audience":["All School Levels"],"Practice":"The session will be structured as an interactive maker space where conversation naturally flows through collaborative exploration and creation. Here's how we'll ensure dynamic engagement:\r\n\r\nParticipants will begin in small teams at maker stations, each equipped with a Hummingbird kit. As they explore the technology, they'll share stories about their communities and brainstorm how their students might use robotics to tell these stories. This hands-on exploration drives organic discussion about both technical and cultural considerations.\r\n\r\nParticipants will be encouraged to  rotate between stations to share their emerging project ideas and build upon each other's concepts. Each rotation adds new perspectives on both the technical possibilities and cultural applications.\r\n\r\nA shared document  will capture the group's collective insights about connecting robotics with cultural storytelling. Participants will contribute tools, resources, story frames, and other strategies, creating a living document of project ideas, cultural connections, and technical tips.","Presenter":["Gerald Aungst","Amanda Jeane Strode"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Gerald: Cheltenham School District","Amanda: CodeJoy Director of Learning"],"PresenterEmail":["geraldaungst@gmail.com","amandajeane@codejoy.org"],"ScheduleSlotID":182,"ScheduleLocationID":36,"SubmitterID":72,"AdditionalComments":"CodeJoy will be providing material resources for this session and will share information about available professional development programs with the participants, but the session will not focus primarily on products or services sold by the company.","LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":12},{"ID":1338,"Class":"Conversation","Created":1730220819,"CreatorID":79,"RevisionID":null,"Status":"Accepted","Title":"Presence in Practice: How We Show Up Matters","Handle":"presence_in_practice--how_we_show_up_matters","ShortDescription":"Presence in Practice: How We Show Up Matters invites educators to engage in reflective dialogue about their impact on their learning community in a variety of educational roles. Through reflective questions, participants will explore their professional identities, fostering inclusivity and deeper understanding. Participants will also be encouraged to build connections among participants to strengthen collaborative growth among educators.","Description":"Presence in Practice: How We Show Up Matters is a professional development conversation designed for educators to reflect on their presence and impact in the educational landscape. Led by practicing educators, this session focuses on how our mindsets and actions influence both our teaching practices and student outcomes.\r\n\r\nThrough a conversational format, facilitators will establish a supportive atmosphere and set clear expectations for engagement. Participants will explore reflective questions that invite them to share their experiences and insights. This approach encourages all voices to be heard, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity.\r\n\r\nBy engaging in this collective reflection, educators can gain a deeper understanding of their professional identities and the nuances of their interactions within the learning community. This dialogue will illuminate how individual attitudes and behaviors can shape the learning environment, ultimately impacting educational outcomes in a variety of ways.\r\n\r\nAt the end of the session, participants will be encouraged to connect with one another, creating opportunities to build a professional network of like-minded educators committed to ongoing growth and collaboration.","Link":[],"Audience":["High School","Middle School","Elementary School","All School Levels"],"Practice":"Depending on the number of participants, we will either facilitate a conversation through circle practice or facilitate a World Cafe. In either case, the facilitators will set the expectations for the conversation and utilize 3-4 open ended guiding questions to open the conversation for the input of the participants. \r\nBy utilizing this type of strategy, educators can create a space where all voices contribute to the collective reflection on their professional identities and practices. This method not only fosters inclusivity but also deepens understanding of how individual actions and mindsets influence educational outcomes, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of their educational practice.\r\nAt the close of our session, we will encourage participants to connect with another participant to build their professional network of educators invested in this kind of work.","Presenter":["Nicole Dent","Jessica Massenat","Anna Muessig"],"PresenterAffiliation":["Trenton Public Schools New Jersey"],"PresenterEmail":["ndent@trenton.k12.nj.us","jmassenat@trenton.k12.nj.us","amuessig@trenton.k12.nj.us"],"ScheduleSlotID":184,"ScheduleLocationID":36,"SubmitterID":79,"AdditionalComments":null,"LiveChannel":null,"Hashtag":null,"VokleID":null,"RecordingURL":null,"ConferenceID":12}],"conditions":{"Status":"Accepted","ConferenceID":12,"ScheduleLocationID":36},"total":5,"limit":false,"offset":false}