Conference for 3rd and 4th Grade TeachersPresented by Third And Fourth Grade Teachers |
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Third and Fourth Grade Teachers: Strategies to Take Back to Your Classroom!
Choose from 21 Strategy-Packed Conference Sessions
- Hands-On Options
- 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher Resources
- Hundreds of Practical Strategies
Uniquely Qualified Instructors
Dr. Barbara Blanke is an outstanding math educator, author and international presenter who is know for her creativity, enthusiasm and practical ideas for teaching students and teachers about understanding mathematics. Barbara brings a special passion for meeting the differentiated needs of all K-6 students in mathematics, along with a wealth of practical tips and ideas for teaching math in your own classroom to all of her presentations. You’ll find her sessions lively, informative and packed with practical ideas.
Kay Law is a highly acclaimed national presenter who brings a wealth of experience as an elementary classroom teacher. You won’t want to miss this outstanding opportunity to receive dozens of ideas and strategies you can use to help your third and fourth grade students become more successful. You will leave Kay’s sessions inspired and touched by her enthusiasm, passion and practical, highly effective strategies.
Mary Peterson is an enthusiastic, grades 3-4 teacher with decades of teaching experience and is known for her highly motivating, very practical ideas and strategies for helping teachers to work smarter, not harder, in their classrooms. She is an expert in implementing powerful math instruction and strategies for supporting all students in reading, particularly those who struggle. Participants regularly praise Mary’s down-to-earth, practical, idea-packed sessions.
Conference Agenda
7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m | Registration |
8:30 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. | Opening General Session |
9:15 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | Morning Sessions |
11:50 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. | Lunch Break (on your own) |
1:05 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. | Afternoon Sessions |
Participants, please check in at the registration desk each day you attend. |
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Registration |
8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Morning Sessions |
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Break (on your own) |
12:30 p.m. - 3:10 p.m | Afternoon Sessions |
Who Should Attend
Grades 3-4 Classroom Teachers, Title I Staff and Instructional Assistants
Special Benefits of Attending
Comprehensive Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive resource handbook, specifically designed for this conference. Included in the handbook are resource materials for ALL conference sessions, even those you don’t attend.
Semester Credit Option
Up to four Graduate level professional development credit are available with an additional fee and completion of follow up practicum activities.
Details for direct enrollment with Brandman University, part of the Chapman University system, will be available at this BER program.
Meet Inservice Requirements
At the end of the program, each attendee will receive
a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in
meeting continuing education requirements.
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