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__**Summer Institute 2011**__ For more information please contact: **Lisa Gerber-Eckard** E-mail: lngerbereckard@iu12.org Phone: 717-624-4616 extension 6615

**Monday, June 20, 2011** __**Instructional Design with the Brain in Mind**__

**//Back by popular demand!//** **//Dr. BethAnn Pratte from York Suburban School District with more brain research.//** This workshop will examine the basic brain-principles surrounding learning as well as the purpose and implementation of learning profiles. Participants will learn how to design instruction to reach the marginal students; therefore, increasing the chances of reaching them all.

__**Engaging Students Using Formative Assessment Techniques in the Classroom**__
 * Tuesday, June 21, 2011**

**//Presented by//** **//Pattan Educational Consultant, Laura C. Moran//** During this session, participants will gain an understanding of the most current research-validated components for increasing active student participation and engagement through formative assessment techniques. Specifically, participants from this session will be able to:

· Define Standards Aligned System, identify its purpose, and review framework components. · Identify and define formative assessment and examine examples of different types of formative assessments. · Summarize the five key elements and techniques of formative assessment as presented by Dr. Dylan Wiliam’s research. · Select formative assessment techniques in order to enhance classroom instruction and improve student achievement.

**Wednesday, June 22, 2011** __**[[DI Tech|Differentiating Instruction through Technology**__Differentiated Instruction through Technology__**

__//Presented by//__ __//Ann Johnston, Program Specialist for//__ __//Instructional Technology, at Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12.//__ __**Differentiating instruction (DI) is an important tool for engaging students and addressing individual needs. Technology can make differentiation easier, more exciting, and engaging for students. This workshop will address the important concepts of DI and explore various technologies which can be used to motivate students and to differentiate instruction .**__

__Thursday, June 23, 2011__ Money? Who needs it? Let’s do it for free!**__**

//Back for the 2nd year with all items demonstrated, available to you for FREE!// //Julie Cunningham, Assistive Technology Coordinator, Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12.//
 * Amaze your school officials. Bring a smile to your parents’ faces. Impress your colleagues. Make your school’s bank account sing when you learn about all of the free assistive technology software. Come and learn about the built-in accessibility features of Windows 7, freeware, and open source software. Why buy when it’s free? **

Hardware/Software needs:** A computer with Windows 7 OS, sound card, and the ability to connect to the wireless internet at the LIU.

Daily Institute Schedule Monday, June 20, 2011 through Wednesday, June 22, 2011

8:30 a.m. Registration and light refreshments 9 a.m. Review of the day’s agenda 9:15 a.m. Morning Presentation 11:30 a.m. Lunch provided by LIU 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Presentation 3 p.m. Adjourn

Thursday, June 23, 2011

8:30 a.m. Registration and light refreshments 9 a.m. Review of the day’s agenda 9:15 a.m. Morning Presentation 12 p.m. Lunch provided by LIU 1 p.m. Afternoon Presentation 2 p.m. Adjourn

__**Parent Trainings for the 2011-2012 School Year**__
__Tuesday__ October 18, 2011

__Tuesday__ February 28, 2012

__Wednesday__ April 18, 2012