The Art and Science of Teaching
Dr. Marzano will address the conference themes on each day based on his newest book, 
“The Art and Science of Teaching.”

• ART AND SCIENCE HANDOUT

• REFLECTION QUESTIONS

• TEACHER'S RUBRIC

DR. ROBERT J. MARZANO An internationally known trainer, Dr. Marzano’s books include
the best sellers “What Works in Schools”, “Classroom Instruction That Works” and “Classroom Management That Works.” He is well known for translating current research into instructional methods.  

 Igniting and Inviting Student Motivation and High Performance
Discover how to make dramatic improvements in student learning and performance in just 90 days. Explore several powerful strategies that deeply engage teachers and students in the continuous examination and improvement of student work.  

Restructuring Students: The Making of Responsible, Successful Learners
Discover how to help students become the responsible, self-directed, successful learners they are capable of becoming. Experience brain-compatible strategies that can be used to teach essential responsibility skills and content material concurrently.  

• IGNITING AND INVITING HANDOUT

• RESTRUCTURING STUDENTS HANDOUT

DR. BOBB DARNELL  Has served as a teacher, author, staff development director and Board Trustee for the National Staff Development Council. A sought-after presenter, his high-energy workshops are filled with practical ideas resulting from research and tested practice.  

permission to laugh: THE 'SENSE' OF HUMOR
Research based strategies for using humor, laughter and improvisation to create a climate for learning and to improve student achievement.

• THE 'SENSE' OF HUMOR

JIM WINTER  A former teacher and staff developer, Jim is the founder of Wavelength. He studied improvisation at the Players Workshop of Second City and is also a Certified Laughter Leader. An award winning actor, writer and educator, Jim presents nationally and internationally, sharing with educators the research on humor’s effectiveness along with the engaged presentation practices of improvisation.   

SUPERCHARGE YOUR CLASSROOM
Practice and perform five improvisational theater strategies that will enhance student learning.

• SUPERCHARGE YOUR CLASSROOM HANDOUT

ROCHELLE RICHELIEU, MSW Wavelength Artistic Director. Known for her highly affective approach to improvisation and teaching.
DEBBIE LAUER Wavelength Associate Director. Known for her physical comedy. Studied with George Carlin, Marty Feldman and Jonathan Winters.  

Professional Learning Communities that Connect
Explicit strategies for liberating the pent-up energy, passion and creativity of every member of your educational community.

• LEARNING COMMUNITIES MATERIALS

JULIE GANEY Community Outreach Director for Next Theatre in Chicago. Youth Programmer for American Girl. Actress and Consultant.

BRAD HARBAUGH Wavelength Ensemble Member, Trainer, Writer and Professional Speaker. 

Say What?! 
Build listening skills to help manage conflicts between colleagues, students and parents.

MICHAEL E. MYERS Award winning actor, director and educator who works extensively with urban schools.

HANDOUT COMING SOON! 

Keeping Students Motivated – You Must Be Kidding!
Discover how to engagingly teach the social and emotional skills students need to become successful learners.

• TRUE OR FALSE CHECKLIST

DR. ED DUNKELBLAU Director of the Institute for Emotionally Intelligent Learning.  Ed Dunkelblau is an internationally known speaker and consultant on the topics of Humor, Health and Emotional Intelligence. He consults with school systems throughout the US and Canada on developing Social Emotional Learning programming for youth. He also consults with Fortune 500 companies on bringing Emotional Intelligence and Humor to the workplace. Ed’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, USA Weekend, Jet Magazine, on CNN and on NPR.