Teacher Candidate Conference

 9:00-9:45am and 10:00-10:45am

Adding to your Teacher Toolbox: Utilizing Differentiated Instruction - Jillian Davidson, Coordinator of Clinical Experiences (EHS 129) This interactive session will explore what differentiation is, what differentiation is not, and why all teachers should be differentiating. Attendees will leave with ideas on how to differentiate classroom content, processes, and products to meet the needs of students.

Inclusion and Peer to Peer in Mt. Pleasant Public Schools - David O'Toole and Melissa Ferry, Teachers, Mt. Pleasant Public Schools (EHS 309) In this session you will hear how Mt. Pleasant public schools, specifically Ganiard Elementary, implement inclusion with their special education population. They will also discuss their success with Links, the peer to peer and disability awareness program.

What's Trending in Special Education? - Stefanie House and Kelly Merrihew, Directors of Special Education, Mount Pleasant Public Schools (EHS 311)  In this session you will hear veteran practitioners discuss current hot topics in the field of special education and share from their wealth of experiences. This is a great session for all teachers looking to expand their knowledge base around best-practices in special education.  

What you need to know about the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification - Dr. Tamara Hullender, Director of Professional Readiness (EHS 328) Not sure what is tested on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification for your discipline?  In this session, candidates will gain an understanding of the objectives of their specific MTTC, how to prepare for the MTTC, and how they will be scored.

Teacher apps, websites, tips and tricks of teaching- Eric Beckman, Teacher, Mount Pleasant High School (EHS 230) Interested in gaining new tricks of the trade? This session will feature a demonstration of a variety of applications and programs that will make your life in the teaching profession easier.  The presenter will model both technology and technology free methods for dealing with daily classroom issues.  

Classroom Management - Jennifer Quick, Principal, Beaverton High School (EHS 231) Building your classroom on relationships, respect and responsibility. Come learn the REAL 3r's of teaching. Additional strategies are also included for students with special needs and students living in poverty.  

Technology you can use with your students on Monday (Elementary Student Teacher Focused) -  Jennifer Weible, Faculty, Teacher Education and Professional Development (EHS 215) Technology is used by teachers and students alike in education today.  Both use computers, tablets, and mobile devices inside the classroom and out to support student learning. We will examine ways that technology can be used for communication, collaboration, creativity, and assessment. Examples, links, handouts, and interactive demonstrations will be provided.  

The Truth Behind Montessori: The Oldest New Age "Fad" in Education - Erin LaFerier, CMU graduate, Teacher, Okemos Public Montessori School (EHS 117)  Come learn more about Montessori education- a philosophy that challenged the way most thought about education 110 years ago and continues today!  We will discuss Montessori's history, key fundamental beliefs of the system, and its methods as compared to the more common traditional classroom and curriculum. We will also explore the idea that those in "educational power" continue to lead teachers to adopt the constructivist methods of Dr. Maria Montessori. Gain an understanding of how practices revolutionized in 1907 (differentiated instruction, alternate seating, shorter direct instruction, quality manipulatives, and allowing choice) can be adapted to revolutionize your new classroom today! 

Interviewing  101 - Mock Interview Sessions with Local School Principals  

1:00-2:15 pm

Gain firsthand experience to the interview process by observing your peers as they engage in mock interviews.

Attend the session according to your certification and last name:

Elementary                                                     Secondary

Last Name:  A-C                EHS 215               Last Name:  A-E                EHS 117

Last Name:  D-J                 EHS 230              Last Name:  F-L                EHS 213

Last Name   K-P                EHS 231               Last Name: M-S                EHS 309

Last Name:  Q-Z               EHS 232              Last Name: T-Z                  EHS 311

Methods Content Sessions:

2:30-3:45 pm