Breakout Sessions 2022
A PICTURE OF THE SCHEDULE IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Resources are included in the description of each session.
THE 9TH GRADE OPPORTUNITY: TRANSFORMING SCHOOLS FROM THE BOTTOM UP - GENERAL SESSION
Scott Habeeb walks through the core elements of transforming schools starting with the ninth grade. He uses Mr. Holland’s Opus throughout.
Room: The Black Box Theater
Time: 9:00 - 11:30
Resources: The 9th Grade Opportunity - Slides (Does not include links to Mr. Holland’s Opus)
GOING BEYOND THE CONTENT: INTENTIONALLY INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE IN A SCHOOL
Scott Habeeb will talk about using content and creativity to inspire young people during the normal function of a classroom. He has a passion for bringing content and life application to students.
Room: F110
Time: 12:30 - 1:30
Resources: Going Beyond the Content - Slides
SIX PRACTICES OF A SUCCESSFUL TABLE
Todd Novak has spent over a decade interacting with teams at the table. He will present six practices that enhance and strengthen the work of the team and their ability to impact freshmen.
Room: F111
Time: 12:30 - 1:30
Resources: Six Practices of a Successful Table - Slides
CONNECTIONS: 10 SUMMER DAYS TO START HIGH SCHOOL WELL
Matt Kiesow will present the core philosophy of what we do during the summer. It’s called Connections. He will give an overview of the 10 days and practical tips on how your school district can prepare freshman leaders for the first day of school. There is also the option to purchase the training module at a discount for conference attendees.
Room: F116
Times: 12:30 - 1:30; 1:45 - 2:45; 3:00 - 4:00
Resources: Connections: 10 Summer Days to Start High School Well - Slides
A CASE STUDY: TWO YEARS FOR THE FRESHMAN ACADEMY @ HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL AND PLANS TO EXPAND
Brad Seamer is the Assistant Principal and Freshman Academy Coordinator at Harrisburg High School. He will present a case study of what they have learned during their continued rapid expansion. He will talk about their Academy model and plans for the future that include a transitional all-freshman high school.
Room: F115
Time: 12:30 - 1:30
PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PBL) IN A FRESHMAN ACADEMY
Lindsey Keiper and Shane Boysen are a part of The Project Based Academy and The Freshman Academy at Jefferson High School. They will walk through the philosophy of PBL and how it is in concert with The Freshman Academy.
Room: F115
Times: 1:45 - 2:45; 3:00 - 4:00
TWO FRESHMAN ACADEMY COORDINATORS IN A DYNAMIC DIALOGUE ABOUT TEAM FUNCTION AND SUCCESS
Josh Smith and Todd Novak will dialogue about key ideas that are immediately useful. Both are Freshman Academy Coordinators at different schools in the Sioux Falls School District. This fast-paced hour is application-rich. Q and A will wrap it up.
Room: F111
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Audio Recording of the Session
Mission and Vision of the Lincoln High School Freshman Academy (PDF)
ASSESSMENT: GETTING TO LEARNING
Scott will queue up ideas about assessment that are practical and insightful. Scott started a network of teachers around the idea of assessment. We are all about learning. How do we know if they learned it? We assess well.
Room: F110
Time: 1:45 - 2:45
Resources: Assessment: Getting to Learning - Slides
HOW A FRESHMAN ACADEMY INVESTS TIME: A WEEK IN REVIEW
Todd will lay out a case that time given to teachers in the Freshman Academy format is an investment with significant return. A walk through a week of The Freshman Academy at Jefferson High School is used to show the practical, the philosophical, and the structural aspects of time use. Additional resources are cited so that all attendees to go deeper into these ideas.
Room: F111
Time: 3:00 - 4:00
Resources: How a Freshman Academy Invest Time: A Week in Review - Slides
A PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVE: SUPPORTING FRESHMAN TRANSITION WITH TEACHERS, TREASURE, AND TIME
Scott will talk about the many ways a freshman academy can be structured. As an administrator for almost two decades and a presenter and clinician at scores of school districts and conferences, he has unique and creative ways to help schools meet the demands of the budget, the needs of the students, and the opportunity for teachers when a freshman academy is created. There will be a significant time for questions.
Room: F110
Time: 3:00 - 4:00