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TASA is pleased to offer professional development designed with your needs in mind, the seminars, institutes, and conferences reflect the highest quality of professional development for school leaders. These podcasts are offered to provide information on upcoming TASA professional training opportunities. |
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Dr. Susan Holley, Associate Executive Director, Instructional Support and Leadership Development, introduces TASA Professional Training in this short podcast. This first podcast on professional learning presents upcoming events, and tells about exciting new training opportunities. Watch Now...
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Want to create more thoughtful classrooms using effective questioning? Dr. Susan Holley, Associate Executive Director, Instructional Support and Leadership Development, highlights the upcoming TASA Training; Quality Questioning to Develop Engaged, Responsible and Reflective Learners. In this informative podcast potential participants will understand how effective questioning can positively affect student learning & thinking! Watch Now... |
TASA - University of Texas Summer Conference 2010 Sessions |
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Session 1: Creating a New Vision for Public Education: Transforming Schools in a Time of Economic Stress
Facilitated by superintendent participants in TASA's Public Education Visioning Institute, this session explores opportunities for developing and implementing programs and procedures that reflect the major transformations embodied in the work of the Public Education Visioning Institute. Superintendents talk about what is happening in their districts and plans to extend the work of the institute across the districts of Texas. Panel: Dawson Orr, Superintendent, Highland Park ISD (ESC 10); Karen Rue, Superintendent, Northwest ISD; and Rod Schroder, Superintendent, Amarillo ISD Moderator: Jeff Turner, TASA Vice-President and Superintendent, Coppell ISD. Watch Now... |
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1st General Session: School Budgeting in Hard Times: Confronting Cutbacks and Critics
Economic stress has proliferated globally in recent months, with financial reductions trickling down to cause stress and strain in individual school system budgets. This presentation seeks to introduce the tools, procedures, and some insights into how school system productivity is enhanced with the prevailing context of limited resources and problematical decision making in resource allocations. Presenter: William K. Poston, Jr., Professor Emeritus, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Iowa State University Watch Now...
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3rd General Session: TEA Update
This session offers a panel discussion by TEA leadership about current agency direction on the commissioner's rule review process, new curriculum and graduation requirements, data systems, assessment and accountability, and the effect of anticipated funding cuts on the TEA budget.
Presenters: Criss Cloudt, Associate Commissioner for Assessment, Accountability, and Data Quality; Anita Givens, Deputy Associate Commissioner for Standards and Programs; Adam Jones, Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Administration; and Ann Smisko, Associate Commissioner for School Improvement and Support, Texas Education Agency Presiding: Rod Townsend, TASA President-Elect and Superintendent, Hico ISD. Watch Now... |
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Session 7: School Finance Perspective
This session provides a perspective on school finance and what to expect in the 82nd Legislature. Presenters: Lynn Moak, Partner, Moak, Casey & Associates; David Thompson, Partner, Thompson & Horton, LLP; and Catherine Clark, Associate Executive Director, Texas Association of School Board Watch Now... |
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Session 8: School Finance Template and Budget Planning
This session concentrates on the finer points of the 2010—11 school finance template and offers important information on budget planning for the upcoming school year. Presenter: Omar Garcia, Director, Statewide School Finance, ESC Region 13. Watch Now... |
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Session 9: Budget Planning for 2010-11 and Beyond: What Superintendents Need to Know and Do Now!
Our final session provided superintendents and other school leaders with an action plan for addressing
critical budget planning decisions in light of current school finance scenarios. Special attention was
devoted to reviewing decisions being made in districts throughout the state in preparation for the
2010-11 school year and beyond. Panel members; Keith Bryant, Superintendent, Bullard ISD; John M. Folks, Superintendent, Northside ISD; and Richard Middleton, Superintendent, North East ISD. These podcasts are between 8 and 12 minutes long.
To View Keith Bryant, Superintendent, Bullard ISD, presentation Watch Now...
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To View John M. Folks, Superintendent, Northside ISD, presentation Watch Now... |
| TASA Midwinter 2010 General Sessions |
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Don Tapscott, Grown Up Digital: The Net Generation has arrived. The new digital media, particularly the Internet, are the heart of a new youth culture and a new generation who, in profound and fundamental ways, learn, work, play, communicate, shop, and create communities very differently than their parents. There is no issue more important to strategists, marketers, business leaders, educators, lawmakers, and parents than understanding this new generation. Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. To view Don Tapscott's powerpoint, click here. |
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Robert Scott, Commissioner of Education, TEA Updates for 2009 - 2010 School Year: The commissioner provided updates on policy implications for the stimulus and stabilization funds, school accountability, school finance, and other issues.The 81st Legislative Session could be described as one of collaboration and cooperation, and education did fairly well in such a climate. Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. (No powerpoint available.) |
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Tony Wagner, The Global Achievement Gap:What skills will students need in order to get-and keep-a good job in the new global economy? And are they the same skills students will need in order to be active and informed citizens? Are we teaching and testing the skills that matter most? In this provocative presentation based on his just-released book, Tony Wagner asks and answers some of the most essential questions for teaching and learning in the 21st century.Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. To view Tony Wagner's powerpoint, click here. |
| TASA Midwinter 2010 Distinguished Lectures |
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Mary Kusler, What ARRA Tells Us About Federal Education Reform
With the launch of Race to the Top, the U.S. Department of Education has set forth its priorities for the stimulus funding. Learn how proposed changes will impact the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. In addition, learn how Congressional funding cuts will impact school districts’ 2010“2011 school year. Finally, learn how leadership changes on Capitol Hill will have an impact on the outcome of ESEA reauthorization. Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. To view Mary Kusler's powerpoint, click here. |
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Curtis Johnson, Disruption: Unsettling, Inevitable, Good!
As the co-author of Disrupting Class, Curtis Johnson presents a compelling explanation for the persistent gap between what we expect from schools and what we get. This book makes a surprisingly optimistic case for change, all within an environment of increasingly constrained resources. Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. To view Curtis Johnson's powerpoint, click here. |
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Hall Davidson, Going Digital: What It Means to Administrators
Going digital means significant upcoming changes in education. Explore what this means to supplemental curriculum materials, individualized teaching and learning, and communication and its role in more effective assessment and evaluation. This presentation puts you ahead of the game with an overview of the near future and an exploration of tools you could be using today. Tap the power of Web 2.0 social networking tools for professional strength. Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. No powerpoint available. |
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Raymund Paredes, Improving Postsecondary Readiness: Increasing Collaboration
If we are to remain competitive in the global workforce, we must focus on high levels of academic
rigor fostering a foundation for lifelong learning. This can be done through continued cooperation
and collaboration between public and higher education. Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. No powerpoint available. |
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John Ratey, M.D., Listening to the Greeks: The Revolution in Education
Did you know that a revolutionary fitness program helped put one U.S. school district of 19,000 kids first in the world in science? That, in fact, exercise sparks new brain-cell growth? The evidence is incontrovertible: aerobic exercise physically transforms our brains for peak performance. Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. To view Dr. Ratey's powerpoint, click here. |
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Per Havgaard, Facilities for All Learners
Research overwhelmingly shows a link between school facilities and student achievement. Facilities can positively impact test scores as much as 5 percent. One-fifth of biological factors that affect learning style include elements of the environment. Per Havgaard understands this connection and knows that today’s successful classrooms embrace teachers who are committed to reaching the needs of diverse learners. Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. To view Per Havgaard's powerpoint, click here. |
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Ray McNulty, Success by Design, Not by Chance
We know enough today to create schools that are successful by design for all our children. The questions are: Have we adjusted our system to account for the many changes schools have experienced? Are we preparing today's students for the world in which they will live and work? This session explores the steps we need to take and build success by design. Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. To view Ray McNulty's powerpoint, click here. |
| TASA Midwinter 2010 Visioning Institute Featured Sessions |
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Managing Collective Creativity: Richard Middleton, Jeff Turner, & Richard Erdmann
How does a company transform or invent an industry and manage risk when creativity is essential for survival and success? This was the primary question addressed during the recent TASA/Syfr field trip to three innovative and successful companies; ESRI, Pixar, and Autodesk. Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. No powerpoint available. |
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Merging TAKS Score Improvement with 21st Century: Christine Drew
Can we improve student test score performance and address more complex skills at the same time? The simple answer is yes, according to Christine Drew, an expert in using assessment to drive instruction. But what happens when the standards themselves miss the real high stakes skills of the 21st century - analysis, synthesis, application, and creative thinking? We can successfully address both the test and the 21st century. Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. To view Christine Drew's powerpoint, click here. |
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Making the New Vision for Public Education in Texas a Reality: Jeff Turner
Superintendents from across Texas joined together to create a New Vision for Public Education and have expressed that vision in writing. In this session, you'll hear how one district has translated the Visioning Institute document to action. Watch Video Now on your computer; or to put on your iPod, Listen to Mp3. No powerpoint available. |
| TASA Midwinter 2010 Student Talent |
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Duncanville High School Wind Ensemble, Duncanville ISD & Trey Vasquez, Vista Ridge High School, Leander ISD. Watch Video Now on your computer. |
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Plano Senior High School Symphony Orchestra, Plano ISD. Watch Video Now on your computer. |
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Langham Creek High School A Capella Choir, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Watch Video Now on your computer. |
The Public Education Visioning Institute is a unique opportunity for superintendents to learn from one another and challenge conventional thinking to improve public education in Texas. The following podcasts support and explain the work of the Visioning Institute. Feel free to use these podcasts to support and enhance conversation about educational reform in Texas. |
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Introduction: Dr. John Horn and Dr. Cathy Bryce have a conversation that introduces the Visioning Institute and talk about the process of creating the document, Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas.
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The New Digital Learning Environment: Dr. John Horn and Dr. Cathy Bryce discuss the first principle of Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas. The new digital learning environment demands new teaching methods that reflect new technologies. |
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New Learning Standards: Dr. John Horn and Dr. Cathy Bryce discuss the second principle of Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas. The new digital learning environment demands new learning standards that are appropriate for 21st century learners. |
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Assessment & Accountability for Learning: Assessment and accountability are closely linked, Dr. John Horn and Dr. Cathy Bryce discuss the third and fourth principles of Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas. |
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Organizational Transformation: Dr. John Horn and Dr. Cathy Bryce discuss the fifth principle of Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas. The digital revolution and its accompanying social transformations and expectations dictate a transformation of schools from their current bureaucratic forms and structure. |
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Reinvigorated State and Local Partnership: Dr. John Horn and Dr. Cathy Bryce discuss the sixth principle of Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas. |
TASA, in collaboration with Syfr Corporation, has created Tomorrow's Education in Today's Classrooms, a series of three conferences designed to create new ways of thinking about the challenges facing public education. Please note that these podcasts are longer and thus are large files and require a fast internet connection.
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| Part 1 A Whole New Brain: July 19-22 2009 This conference focused upon how 21st century students learn and how new findings in neuroscience can impact learning. This conference examined how change can occur and the elements necessary to make it happen. Below are a series of podcasts documenting the conference. |
| Presenter Interviews:Syfr interviews the distinguished experts who presented. |
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Sharon Begley and Richard Erdmann Sharon is the author of Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain and discusses achieving physical changes in your brain, based upon neuroplasticity theory, that can create remarkable abilities to learn new things at any age. |
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Bruce Wexler and Richard Erdmann Brain and Culture, Bruce Wexler's book, is discussed. Bruce talks about the relationship between the brain, culture and aging, and educational implications. |
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Annette Goodman and Christine Drew Annette and Christine have a discussion on how current neuroplasticity theory is resulting in new techniques to actually remove learning disabilities and allow reclassification of previously learning disabled students. |
| Part 2 A Whole New Education: September 9-10 2009 This recently completed conference examined Multiple pathways to High School graduation, looked at college and industry demand for students including STEM, and a look at the supply of students. This conference also examined integrating technology in the core curriculum, and creating change by using group genius theory. |
| Presenter Interviews:Syfr interviewed the two distinguished experts who presented. |
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Robert Schwartz and Richard Erdmann Dr Schwartz is the Academic Dean, Graduate School of Education, Harvard University. Should we assume that all students should be preparing for a four-year degree when today 30% of high school students do not graduate with a traditional degree, only 75% actually enroll in college, and only 25% graduate with a four-year degree? Should this policy be reexamined? This is an expansion of Dr. Schwartz's presentation. |
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Keith Sawyer and Christine Drew Dr Sawyer is the author of Group Genius and Explaining Creativity and is Professor of Management, Washington University, St. Louis. Most schools have professional learning communities. In some they are successful and in others they are not. What is the difference? This interview expands upon the conference presentation. |
| Part 3 A Whole New World: October 27-28, 2009 This recently completed conference explored facets of 21st century work and research, its ramifications for today's classrooms, an exploration of today's and tomorrow's assessment requirements and how to interlace them to meet the performance requirements of today. |
| Presenter Interview:Syfr interviewed the distinguished expert who presented. |
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David Autor and Richard Erdmann Dr Autor is a professor of Economics, MIT. Professor Autor conducts research on labor market trends for the 21st century. He discusses how technology is causing a hollowing out of the middle class, changing the nature of the job market, and how differences in this market will truly challenge American schools. |
| TASA Midwinter 2009 General Sessions |
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Daniel Pink, A Whole New Mind: Pink shows you why "high tech" abilities are giving way to "high concept" and "high touch" talents, the six essential aptitudes necessary for thriving in this emerging world, the greatest recruiting challenge, and the largest business opportunity of our time. He explains what this transformation means for schools. Watch Now... |
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Matthew Dowd & Phil Schlechty, Connecting with Your Community: How do you, as a community leader, connect with a fast-changing public and get them to buy what you're "selling"? Dowd and Schlechty explain how successful leadership requires the ability to touch people at a gut level in building community support for transforming schools. Watch Now... |
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Robert Scott, Commissioner of Education, The Future of Texas Public Education: Scott informs attendees of the current state of Texas public schools and provides an update on topics such as school finance, the state's accountability system, No Child Left Behind reforms, P-16 initiatives, and devotes special attention to state policy issues resulting from recent legislation. Watch Now... |
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Fenwick English, 50 Ways to Close the Achievement Gap: English explains that closing the gap requires strong superintendence leadership and a commitment to steady work over an extended time period. But it begins with an understanding of the major components as outlined; he shares the major points in selecting strategies that have been shown to work. Watch Now... |
| TASA Midwinter 2009 Distinguished Lecture Series |
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Tony Wagner: The Global Achievement Gap: What skills will students need in order to get and keep a good job in the new global economy? Are we teaching and testing the skills that matter most? Watch Now... Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 |
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Jan Morrison: What Is STEM Education? This presentation focuses on thinking about the nature of networks for advancing instruction in districts throughout the state, and highlights the role of T-STEM Centers. Watch Now... Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 |
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Richard Erdmann: TASA’s Vision for Public Education: Daniel Pink asserts that technology and globalization have resulted in a world that will transform the American workplace. TASA's New Vision for Public Education in Texas asserts that the current standards movement, in combination with a test-only performance metric, is too narrow to address Pink's future. Are these two conclusions correct? Must we change direction? How do we do it? Watch Now... Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 |
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Kenneth Cooper: Changing Lives for the Better: Cooper's presentation offers irrefutable data mixed with real-life stories of celebrities and patients that will captivate the audience and set them on a path toward better health. Watch Now... Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 |
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Michael Stevenson: Equipping Every Learner for the 21st Century: Equipping every learner for the 21st century proposes a new paradigm of 21st century learning. It requires a holistic transformation of education systems, guided by a comprehensive roadmap of curricular and assessment reform, as well as improved teacher and leadership development. Watch Now... Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 |
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Bill Daggett: Multiple Pathways to Student Success: Students have multiple interests, aptitudes, and learning styles. The nation’s highest performing and most rapidly improving schools have discovered that multiple pathways are needed if all students are to achieve success. Watch Now... Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 |
| TASA Best Practice Podcast Series 2009 |
| Best Practices for Hispanic Student Success |
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Early Childhood Education: Edcouch-Elsa ISD has made deep commitments to early childhood education. This podcast explores the bold commitment and implementation of model practices that focus primarily on Hispanic children. Presenters discuss the reliability of the model. Watch Now... Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 |
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Early College High School: Hidalgo ISD is known throughout the United States for its efforts to sustain high achievement and encourage college entrance rates for Hispanic students. Its unique partnerships foster best practice instruction for its largely Hispanic student population. Watch Now... Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 |
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AVID in Edinburg CISD: AVID is a college-preparatory program designed to prepare academic middle students for four-year college. This session provides information on how the AVID students outperformed their classmates on TAKS and other measures, as well as changed the culture of the school. Watch Now... Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 |
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Developing and Sustaining a Dual Language Program: This presentation focuses on the development and implementation of a district-wide dual language program, as well as concrete examples of curriculum, policy adjustment, and the integration of recent immigrant students. Watch Now... Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
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| School Wellness and Health |
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Your School Wellness Policy: Learn how to enlist support and overcome challenges. Experts in the field discuss associations between physical activity/fitness and academic achievement, profitable ways to offer healthy foods, tools for evaluating the effectiveness of your wellness policy, how to rally support, and ideas for incorporating physical activity. Watch Now...
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| Using Technology |
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Empowering 21st Century Superintendents to Achieve a Culture of Transformation Through Technology: This enhanced podcast introduces CoSN, Consortium for School Networking, and provides tools and resources to help superintendents create a vision for using technology to expand teaching and learning. Watch Now ... |
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Transformative Technology: Over the last four years, Miami Dade County Public schools has deployed a Web-based portal that helps students manage their own learning, and provides participation opportunities for parents and teachers. This audio podcast will tell how this process works and how academic performance was increased in all grades. Listen Now ... |
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