Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with key Kappan leaders from PDK International and renew friendships with old friends in Region B, while making new friends with Kappans in Washington State’s new Region A, which includes several Region B chapters. Dr. Robert Meyers, Region B Representative and International Board Member, will lead seminars and workshops along with Amy Kemp, Director at PDK International for Leadership Development and Chapter Services; and Dr. Nancy Young, PDK's new Region A field representative for Washington State and also Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, New Mexico, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Australia, SE Asia and Oceania, California, Western Canada’s British Columbia and Alberta provinces, and the Middle East.
We are excited to have as our Keynote Speaker Dr. Sandee Crowther, President of Phi Delta Kappa International. Before becoming President of PDK International, Sandee was Executive Director of Planning and Program Development with the Lawrence (Kansas) Public Schools and was president of the National Staff Development Council (1996-97).
The professional development at this institute will have you engaged in learning about research-based assessments and instruction that are improving and sustaining student achievement. Deepen your understanding about high leverage and practical assessment strategies and tools from the authors of articles in the Spring 2010 issue of the PDK‑WA Kappan. Learn how to power your PLCs with Data Teams and discover from international experts how you can use their best practices in classroom assessment to achieve success and lasting change in your schools and districts.
Presenters will also include teachers and administrators who lead Washington State PDK’s Great Schools of 2009, who have been honored for being among the 5% highest improving schools in Reading and Mathematics over the past 5 school years. The Center for Educational Effectiveness used the same methodology to select the 2009 winners as CEE used to determine the 2007 and 2008 Schools of Distinction.
What makes a Great Teacher? Come learn about and celebrate at the Great Teachers Awards Luncheon several great educators whose vision, innovations, and work has benefited children, youth, and families in our state this year and in past years. Each year, PDK-WA identifies and acknowledges excellence and achievement in teaching and the preparation of teachers and educational leaders. Join us in honoring men, women, and organizations whose commitment and energy have helped make our schools and communities better places to learn, work, and live.
NOMINATIONS ARE CONTINUING TO BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 20 for the 2010 GREAT TEACHER AWARDS.
Win recognition for your outstanding teachers and programs!
Nomination Form (PDF)
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This conference celebrates the decade long work of Region B’s chapters and Chapter Member Liaisons. It is a celebration of the four year process of chartering and developing the first state chapter in Phi Delta Kappa's 104 years. This Regional Conference is an opportunity to bring together PDK leaders and Kappans across Region B with the leaders and members within the newly formed Regiona A of Phi Delta Kappa.
Great Teacher Awards are an opportunity to recognize the work, commitment, and contributions of distinguished and innovative individuals, schools, school districts, and university faculty and programs in Washington State.
Distinguished Leadership and Service Awards will be presented to leaders and educational innovators in Washington State, retiring state chapter officers, PDK‑WA Kappan journal author and Editorial Board Members, and PDK’s Emerging Leaders.
The new Washington State Chapter #1599 was chartered in 2005 when 13 chapters merged. Future plans include creation of professional learning communities or the reactivation of chapters in each area of the state during the 2010 and 2011 Action Years.
Leadership Seminars & Workshops, April 23, 2010
7:30 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Dr. John Armenia, CML and Past President, Phi Delta Kappa—Washington State
9:15 – 10:00 AM
New Directions in Governance
Learn about PDK International’s six-region reorganization. This session will be conducted by Dr. Robert Meyers, Amy Kemp, and Dr. Nancy Young.
10:15 - 11:45 AM
What works in Chapter Leadership and Membership Recruitment and Development
This session is designed for chapter leaders and members. You will interact with PDK International staff and engage in a job-alike sharing and training. In preparation for this session, please submit questions relative to your role in chapter leadership. Questions about PDK’s new initiatives and organizational changes will be addressed during the session, and the newest chapter officer guides will be available for this leadership workshop.
12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM
Education Reform – New Ways to View School Improvement
The luncheon will feature an outstanding chapter project that uses a clearly defined methodology to determine the highest “improving” schools in math and reading, over the previous five years, in the state of Washington. This analysis is conducted annually by the Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE) and was used to identify the 104 schools recognized this school year as PDK‑WA and CEE Great Schools for 2009 (identified as Schools of Distinction by the state in 2007 and 2008).Learn about plans for continuing this project and recognizing PDKWA/CEE Schools of Distinction in the fall of 2010.
1:45 - 3:30 PM
Global and national trends in the leadership and development of Professional Associations
Examine innovative ideas and strategies to energize your organization and communicate with Phi Delta Kappa members locally and internationally.
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Regional Conference Banquet and Social
7:00 PM
Working Together to Change the World—Dr. Sandee Crowther
Dr. Crowther will speak to the Kappans and guests and will join Dr. Robert Meyers and Dr. Diana Gilsinger, PDKWA President, to present Distinguished Service Awards.
Classroom Assessment Institute, April 24, 2010
7:30 AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Dr. John Armenia, CML and Past President, Phi Delta Kappa- Washington State
9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Seminars and Workshops – Teacher Effectiveness and Classroom Assessment
Hear from outstanding practitioners and the authors of articles in this spring 2010 issue of the PDK-WA Kappan that focuses on “Classroom Assessment.” Presenters will include teachers and administrators who lead Washington’s Great Schools of 2009. Learn about the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s “Teacher Effectiveness” project. In highly interactive sessions, ask teachers and principals how they use data to inform instruction. Learn about powerful practices used in high needs and poverty schools. If you are an administrator or coach, attend sessions that demonstrate ways to encourage collaboration, reward great teachers, and renew the skills and energy of classroom teachers. Discover how these "Great Teachers and Educational Leaders" improve student learning, promote high expectations and success, and sustain excellence in teaching and learning."
12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM
Great Teachers Awards Luncheon
Join us in honoring this year’s outstanding public and private K-12 and university teachers and administrators, state and local leaders, researchers and authors, corporations and foundations.
2:30–3:30 PM
Meet the Authors and Editors
Attend a special roundtable session with the editor, editorial board, journal authors, and research committee to learn how you can share your research and work in PDK‑WA’s Kappan.