Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Convocation Agenda." National Research Council. 2014. Exploring Opportunities for STEM Teacher Leadership: Summary of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18984.
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June 5-6, 2014
Lecture Room
National Academy of Sciences Building
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Thursday, June 5
| 7:30 am | Registration and Networking |
| Registration table and full breakfast available outside of Lecture Room | |
| 8:00 am | Welcome, Introductions, Overview, and Learning Goals for the Convocation |
Summary of Participant Responses to Registration Questions
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Convocation Agenda." National Research Council. 2014. Exploring Opportunities for STEM Teacher Leadership: Summary of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18984.
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| 8:15 am | Keynote Presentation and Discussion |
Empowering Our Best Teachers: A Grand Challenge in Education
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| 8:45 am | Session of Panelists and Discussion |
| What are the opportunities and challenges of giving a voice to teachers around education policy and other forms of decision making at the national, state, and local levels? | |
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A panel will provide perspectives about how teachers are involved with these issues, the benefits that teacher voices have brought to the table, and any challenges faced. Convocation participants will be able to ask general questions and additional discussion is scheduled for 12:00 today following additional perspective from two plenary speakers. |
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PANELISTS
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| 9:30 am | Plenary Session and Discussion of “Grand Challenges in Education” Paper |
Teacherpreneurs: Leaders For Tomorrow’s Schools
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| 10:30 am | Break and Networking |
| 11:00 am | Plenary Session and Discussion of “Grand Challenges in Education” Paper |
Effective STEM Teacher Preparation, Induction, and Professional Development
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Convocation Agenda." National Research Council. 2014. Exploring Opportunities for STEM Teacher Leadership: Summary of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18984.
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| 12:00 pm |
Reactions to Plenary Sessions and Moderated Discussion
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| 12:30 pm | Lunch and Networking. |
| Lunch available outside the Lecture Room Sign up for afternoon breakout sessions. | |
| 1:30 pm |
Overview of Additional Current Models of Engaging Teachers’ Voices in Education Issues
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| 2:40 pm | Break and Move to Breakout Session with Presenter(s) of Your Choice |
| 2:45 pm | Breakout Sessions with the Presenters |
Continue discussions with one of the presenters of your choice. The goal of these facilitated discussions is to explore the implications of these papers for policy, implementation, and teacher practice.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Convocation Agenda." National Research Council. 2014. Exploring Opportunities for STEM Teacher Leadership: Summary of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18984.
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| 3:55 pm | Move to Second Breakout Session of Your Choice |
| 4:00 pm | Breakout Sessions with the Presenters |
Continue discussions with one of the presenters of your choice. The goal of these facilitated discussions is to explore the implications of these papers for policy, implementation, and teacher practice
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| 5:00 pm | Break and Reassemble in Lecture Room |
| 5:15 pm | Lessons Learned |
| Facilitators who were assigned to work in each breakout room will provide an overview of the most important points, insights, or avenues for future research that emerged from each of their sessions. Followed by general group questions and discussion. | |
| 6:00 pm | Adjourn and Dinner on Your Own |
| List of suggestions for restaurants is at the registration table outside the Lecture Room. |
Friday, June 6
| 7:30 am | Networking |
| Full breakfast available outside the lecture room | |
| 8:00 am |
Recap of Day 1 by Members of the Organizing Committee
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Convocation Agenda." National Research Council. 2014. Exploring Opportunities for STEM Teacher Leadership: Summary of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18984.
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| 8:30 am | 3-2-1 Exercise |
Each participant will submit on an index card for later discussion:
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| 9:00 am | Plenary Session and Discussion |
Generating Continuous Improvement Cycles Through Research And Development in School Systems
The goal of this longer session will be to explore the implications of the vision for future research for policy, implementation, and teacher practice.
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| 10:45 am | Break and Networking |
| Move to breakout sessions at 11:05 am. | |
| 11:15 am | Breakout Sessions |
In these sessions participants who represent a sector of the education system will meet together and with representatives from their professional societies to develop and agenda for action. Each group will appoint a rapporteur and prepare not more than two PowerPoint slides that provide the following information:
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix A: Convocation Agenda." National Research Council. 2014. Exploring Opportunities for STEM Teacher Leadership: Summary of a Convocation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/18984.
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| Lunch will be available beginning at 11:45 AM. Return to the Lecture Room beginning at 12:25. |
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| 12:30 pm | Each breakout session facilitator from Day 2 will provide a summary of that group’s action plan, answer questions, and engage participants in discussion. |
| 1:30 pm | Summary Comments by Members of the Organizing Committee and Representative from the National Science Foundation followed by general discussion. |
| 2:00 pm | Convocation Ends |
