TechCon is two days of teacher sharing, learning and networking. Each day kicks off with an insightful and motivating keynote presentation. Participants may attend sessions throughout the day, with multiple offerings during each session period. In between sessions, there will be built-in time to ask questions, try out new skills, network with peers, get 1:1 help and have fun. Expect to leave with tools, lessons and ideas you can use in your role in the upcoming year! To learn more and register for the event that will be hosted at Hoover High School in Des Moines, click on this link.
Des Moines Public Schools and Drake University are teaming up to bring you Transforming Systems Through Standards-Based Learning on June 22 at the Iowa Events Center. Topics covered include implementing standards-referenced learning, including grading and reporting, over a large district, specific learning sessions for administrators, small school strategy on system transformation and aligning student information systems with standards-based learning.
The conference is designed for secondary and elementary educators who are starting authentic standards-based learning (including grading & reporting), teachers who are trying things on their own, and those who are looking for new ideas to try.
Save the Date: Transforming Systems through Standards-Based Learning
Date: June 22, 2017
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St, Des Moines
Registration coming soon!
Des Moines Public Schools is hosting its first annual Summit on School Climate and Culture, Aug. 8-9, 2016 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. This event is designed to improve school climate and culture through professional development, skill building and application of the best practices and research. Well-known national experts including Erin Gruwell, Randall Lindsey, Judy Elliott, Tim Lewis and Wes Hall will lead a series of workshops, speeches and breakout sessions focusing on:
- Best Practices in Improving Student Behavior
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports
- Cultural Proficiency
- Social and Emotional Health
- Stakeholder Engagement
For more information about the event, including online registration, visit http://www.dmschools.org/climateculturesummit/.
