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2010 Continuous Improvement Conference


February 1-2, 2009


This Year's Theme: "Building the Future"
 *All proposals are due by the deadline of November 5th!

BE THINKING of IDEAS!!!

Session ideas so far: Still Brainstorming a Catchy Title Tired of the old monotonous way of teaching math facts? Visit with us as we explore teaching strategies coupled with games and activities that engage children in learning their facts. Walk away with valuable tools that can be immediately implemented to increase student fact automaticity.
 * Math Journals (Kelly S. & Beth)
 * Math Facts-Beyond the Drill and Kill (Marie & Kelly F.)

**Math Counts: Building Numerical Fluency through Counting Collections** (Tracie Montanio and Carol) Research shows that although counting is one of the best ways to develop number sense and other important mathematical ideas, we do not do nearly enough. Come see how classroom teachers have implemented counting collections into their daily routines. See videos of actual LISD students learning in action. You will leave with ideas that can be used in the classroom tomorrow!

Involving Families/Homework (Dana & Beth) The beginnings of a power point for our session. . . This is the info we presented at Faubion's Math Night on Nov. 17th! (file was too big to upload . . .so sorry)

Building Blocks of Success (Pre-K) (Tammy) Pre-K Counts!

Join me to explore some engaging hands on, minds on math activities that will appeal to our Pre-K friends' natural curiosity and enthusiasm. We will take a look at patterns, numbers, counting, shapes and more! Little Kids, Big Fun!  Making the Most of Your Manipulatives (Kelly F.??) Any others??? Add to the list!

Learn ideas to stretch your students' mathematical thinking and aide in making sense of problem solving, vocabulary development, number sense and more! Participants will learn ideas to engage their students in mathematical writing.
 * Give your students the "WRITE" of way through Math Journals!**

 Here are some of the math sessions I found browsing the book (Number, Title, and Time): Please add to the list if I missed some! :) 


 * MONDAY **
 * 1) 061 Math Counts: Building Numerical Through Counting Collections 9:30-10:30


 * 1) 100 Baby It’s a Fact 10:45-11:45

#177 Making MATH Come ALIVE! 2:45-3:45
 * 1) 176 Involving Families in Developing Children’s Mathematical Thinking 2:45-3:45

**TUESDAY**
 * 1) 205 Give your Students the “Write” of Way through Math Journals! 8:15-9:15
 * 2) 204 Numbers Aren’t Just for Math Anymore-Connecting Literature, Writing and Research to the Math Classroom 8:15-9:15

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">#248 Are your math kids compatible? 9:30-10:30

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">#285 Count Us In, Numeracy for Children with an Intellectual Disability 10:45-11:45
 * 1) 287 Making the Problem-Solving Rubric “Kid Friendly” 10:45-11:45

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">#330 Integrate Wireless Chalkboards to Support Math Instruction 1:15-2:15