2020-2021 Mentor Program - Summer Academy -Breakout Sessions

Mentoring Summer Academy: Presenter Call for Proposals

The South Dakota Mentoring Program will hold the annual summer academy on June 2 & 3. The conference will be held June 2nd 2pm-8pm and June 3rd 8am-12pm. The purpose of this academy is to provide a time for reflection and feedback on the mentoring program and to provide professional development in the area of best practices. This event will take place at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls and will also be online for those unable to attend in-person. This is a call for proposals for 50-minute break-out sessions. Presenters will receive $150 per session and will be reimbursed for travel if attending in-person. Applications are due by February 28. If you would like to submit more than one proposal, please complete a new application for each.

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* 1. Contact Information - Presenter 1

First Name *

Last Name *

School District/employer *

Personal Mailing AddressAddress 2

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

License Plate number of vehicle for reimbursement purposes *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

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* 2. Contact Information - Presenter 2 If applicable

First Name

Last Name

School District/employer

Personal Mailing Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

License Plate number of vehicle for reimbursement purposes

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 3. I am currently a mentor assigned to a new teacher in the State-wide Mentor program

YES

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* 4. My breakout session falls under the following:

Engaging Students in Learning/Establishing a Culture for Learning/Designing Coherent Instruction - Activities and assignments, student groups, instructional groups, structure and pacing, active learning techniques. learning activities, instructional materials and resources, lesson and unit structure, directions and procedure, explanations of content, importance of content, expectations for learning and achievement, student pride in work.

Managing the Classroom - Expectations, monitoring behavior, response to misbehavior, Instructional groups, transitions, materials and supplies, non instructional duties, teacher interaction with students, student interaction with students. expectations for learning.

Demonstrating Knowledge of Students - Child development, learning process, individual needs, interests and cultural heritage.

Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques - Quality of questions, discussion techniques, student participation.

Using Assessments - Before, During and After Learning.

Reflecting on Teaching - Accuracy, use in future teaching.

Applying Technology in the Classroom - integrating technology tools, collaborating with technology.

Working with Special Needs in the Classroom - understanding and using IEPs, working with specific needs, modifying activities and assignments.

Community Involvement - identifying and using community resources, interacting in the community, connecting classroom activities to community needs.

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Title of Breakout Session

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* 6. This session can be presented... (If presenting online this session would be via zoom, it would be live and not prerecorded) Can choose more than one option

Online

In-person

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* 7. Grade Level

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* 8. Outline (Proposal reviewers will use this to evaluate your proposal)

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* 9. Description for Publication

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* 10. I/we will require lodging

the night of June 2

I/we do not need lodging

You will be notified by April 1, 2021
if your proposal has been accepted.
Thank you!

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* 1. Contact Information - Presenter 1

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* 2. Contact Information - Presenter 2 If applicable

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* 3. I am currently a mentor assigned to a new teacher in the State-wide Mentor program

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* 4. My breakout session falls under the following:

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* 5. Title of Breakout Session

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* 6. This session can be presented... (If presenting online this session would be via zoom, it would be live and not prerecorded) *Can choose more than one option*

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* 7. Grade Level

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* 8. Outline (Proposal reviewers will use this to evaluate your proposal)

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* 9. Description for Publication

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* 10. I/we will require lodging

* 6. This session can be presented... (If presenting online this session would be via zoom, it would be live and not prerecorded) Can choose more than one option