McREL International
4601 DTC Blvd., Suite 500
Denver, CO 80237
Driving Directions
Free parking available.
The following hotels are within walking distance of McREL, and they also provide free shuttle service within designated hours.
Hampton Inn and Suites - DTC
5001 S. Ulster Street
Denver, CO 80237
303.804.9900
When booking, please mention that guests will be attending a McREL event in order to receive a discounted rate.
Hyatt Place - DTC
8300 E. Crescent Parkway
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303.804.0700
https://denvertechcenter.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?corp_id=46836
Cheryl Abla – McREL International
Cheryl assists teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders to increase student achievement through the use of research– and evidence-based instructional strategies. Cheryl is an expert on instructional strategies and coaching, use of technology for learning, positive school culture and climate, and supporting English language learners. Prior to joining McREL, Cheryl taught grades 1-12 for more than 20 years, and served as a national facilitator for a character education program. Her enthusiasm for learning, coupled with her extensive and diverse classroom experience, ensures that workshop participants walk away with practical ideas that can be immediately put to use in their schools.
Presenters subject to change.
June 13-14, 2018
Denver, CO
Aligned with McREL’s renowned Classroom Instruction That Works strategies and framework, this two-day workshop will deliver an intensive learning, working, and planning session for classroom teachers, instructional coaches, teacher mentors, principals and assistant principals, and central office PD leaders. Participants will also receive extended virtual coaching during 2018-19 school year.
This workshop will help participants raise student achievement in the classroom by focusing on crafting dynamic learning activities supported by the best research on effective instruction. Participants will gain valuable insights and practical tools and strategies for delivering engaging instruction that makes a difference in students’ learning.
All participants will receive a copy of the book Tools for Classroom Instruction That Works, co-written and co-published by Thoughtful Classroom and McREL.
In this workshop, participants will learn:
Registration fee:
$399 per person. Includes 2-day workshop and extended virtual coaching, a copy of the newly published Tools for Classroom Instruction That Works book, plus lunch and refreshments.
Questions? Need More Information? Ordering by P.O.?
Contact Madonna Shafer at McREL International, at 303-632-5507.
Agenda*
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Check in/Registration
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Welcome, Introduction, and Overview
The Evolution of a Revolution
* Understanding the Power of Research (CITW Framework)
* Classroom-Ready Tools: How We Can Achieve Results—Tomorrow
Creating the Environment for Learning
* Clarifying Learning Objectives
* Developing Self-Directed Students
* Building a Classroom Community
Reflection, Q&A, and Feedback
Thursday, June 14, 2018
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Welcome, Review, and Preview
Helping Students Develop Understanding
* Understanding “Understanding”
* Two Kinds of Understanding: Declarative and Procedural
* How Do We Develop Student Understanding in the Classroom?
Helping Students Extend and Apply Learning
* Moving Beyond Understanding: What Does It Really Mean to Extend and Apply Learning? What Does It Look Like in the Classroom?
* Moving Beyond the Test: The Importance of Real-World Problem-Solving
* Tools for Helping Students Extend and Apply Learning
Reflection and Application: Developing a Plan of Action
*Agenda subject to change.