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TRANSFORMING LEARNING SUMMIT

For Minnesota’s K-12 educators

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August 8 • Minneapolis Marriott Northwest

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Welcome to the 2019 Transforming Learning Summit! We're pleased to bring the state's education community together for a day focused on advancing learning and sharing of best practices.

Learning is at the heart of education. Transforming learning requires students and educators to see themselves as learners and discover new ways to "learn to learn". The Transforming Learning Summit will support this effort by offering content, dialogue and resources that will enhance learning across educational settings and functions, and lead to improvements in learning outcomes.

We hope you enjoy the day, make new connections and commitments, and leave inspired, engaged and informed!

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SUMMITFor Minnesota’s K-12 educators

TRANSFORMING LEARNING SUMMITFor Minnesota’s K-12 educators

Open Your App and Join Us in a Scavenger Hunt!To help you extend your learning, connect with other attendees and win prizes, join us on a fun and easy Mobile App Scavenger Hunt! We have great prizes for the top three point earners! To get started, read the directions below and start playing! Rules of Engagement:1. All posts/pictures must be relevant to the Summit! We want to see and hear about your sessions, ideas, and

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INTERNET ACCESSWiFi is complimentary at the Marriott Northwest Meeting & Event Center. To connect to the wireless internet service follow the steps below: • Choose wireless SSID Marriott_CONF • Open your web browser • Enter the code TLSummit2019 to access WiFi (Code is case sensitive)

CONFERENCE APPDownload the Transforming Learning Summit mobile app to access everything you need to know for the Summit. To download, search "GTS Educational Events" in the App Store or Google Play Store. Once in the app, click on the 2019 Transforming Learning Summit event, then click "Join" to claim your profile and create a password. Want to download this app on an iPad? In the App Store select "Filters" in the top corner, then select "Supports", "iPhone Only". After that, follow the instructions in the paragraph above.

CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONSSeating for sessions is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We have assigned sessions to locations based on the interest expressed on the conference registration forms. We have done our best to accommodate sessions with the highest interest in the largest rooms available.

PRESENTATIONS AND HANDOUTSPowerPoint presentations provided by session presenters are available on the conference app. Attendees will also receive an email after the conference with a link to a webpage where provided session documents will be posted.

CONFERENCE EVALUATIONA link to the Transforming Learning Summit evaluation will be sent to all attendees in an email following the conference. You can also access the evaluation via the mobile app. Your input provides valuable information to the planning committee.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)CEU certificates issued from GTS Educational Events and the Minnesota Board of Administrators will be available upon completion of the evaluation.

General Information

Consultant's Corner

Have a burning question or issue you want some advice about? Consultants Corner is a free opportunity to meet with expert consultants on topics related to linking assessment with learning! Individuals or groups are welcome to meet with

our expert consultants. No appointment or sign-up necessary!

ANGIE FREESEFounder, Playmakers LLC

JIM SMITH Consultant, No Limits Learning LLC

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Agenda

Thank You Sponsors & Partners

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RegistrationWelcome & Keynote Speaker Katie WhiteBreakConcurrent SessionsBreakConcurrent SessionsLunchFeatured Speaker Clay CookBreakConcurrent SessionsBreakConcurrent SessionsOR CHOOSE TO ATTEND A DEEP DIVE SESSION 2.5 hour Deep Dive Sessions (includes 15 minute break)Thank you for coming!

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Keynote Speaker Softening the Edges

Sometimes, despite our best intentions and dedicated work, our assessment practices can provide challenges for both our students and ourselves. This keynote explores assessment in a new way, using the analogies of hard and soft edges. We will reflect on ways the “edges” of our assessment practices make or break relationships and the learning these relationships are intended to support within a classroom setting. In order to refine our assessment practices, we will explore the ways strong assessment design can “soften the edges” for educators and learners by attending to the needs of everyone involved in the assessment conversation.

Don’t miss Katie’s breakout sessions Learning to Soften the Hard Edges and The Power of a Learning Continuum.

Katie White is Coordinator of Learning for the North East School Division in Saskatchewan, Canada and an author and Assessment Associate for Solution Tree, in addition to being an independent educational consultant. With more than 25 years of experience in education, she has been a system leader, an administrator, a learning coach, and a K–12 classroom teacher. She has contributed to assessment literature in the field and has helped develop multiple supports for facilitators of school-based professional learning. Her blog, Just Thinking Out Loud…provides perspectives on multiple aspects of leadership, teaching, and learning. She has written the following books: Softening the Edges: Assessment Practices That Honor K–12 Teachers and Learners and Unlocked: Assessment as the Key to Everyday Creativity in the Classroom. She received a Bachelor of Education and Master of Education in Curriculum Studies from the University of Saskatchewan.

Katie White, Author & Educational

Consultant

Featured Speaker Adult Behavior Must Change Before Student Outcomes Will Change

This TED-like talk will focus on how adult behavior change is necessary to promote changes in student outcomes. Specifically, this talk will discuss how student outcomes change when the primary adults in their lives, parents and educators, alter and align their behavior to be more nurturing, predictable, and responsive. This talk will motivate and inspire educators to recognize all the potential changes that are under their control to create healthy learning environments that promote student engagement, wellbeing, and performance and promote more equitable outcomes for all.

Don’t miss Clay's breakout session Recipe for Creating Healthy Environments that Promote Student Engagement, Wellbeing and Performance.

Dr. Clay Cook is the John and Nancy Peyton Faculty Fellow in Child and Adolescent Wellbeing at the University of Minnesota and Associate Professor in the School Psychology Program. He has extensive research and practical experiences involving the implementation of multi-tiered systems of support to promote children’s mental and behavioral health. He co-founded the School Mental Health Assessment, Research and Training (SMART) Center at the University of Washington and is a core faculty member who helps direct the Institute of Translational Research in Children’s Mental Health at the University of Minnesota. He has received over 10 million dollars in external grant funding from multiple agencies and foundations. In addition to his research, he consults with several school systems throughout the US to integrate a continuum of social, emotional, and behavioral supports to enhance student academic and life success.

Clay Cook,Associate Professor,

Department of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota

MINNESOTA BALLROOM

MINNESOTA BALLROOM

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12:30-1:00 p.m.


Concurrent Sessions: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

1. THE ACCOUNT IS DEPLETED, HOW CAN I DO IT ALL?LINKING ASSESSMENT WITH LEARNINGSpeakers: Will Remmert, Principal/Consultant, New Prague Area Schools/Eagle View ElementarySimilar to our daily life, educators are tasked to make great things happen with limited time, resources and energy. This session will dive into ideas and strategies to help educators prioritize what is needed for student learning.

2. IT’S ABOUT LEARNING, NOT GRADES: TALES FROM THE TRENCHESBUILDING A CULTURE OF LEARNINGSpeakers: Nate Walbruch, Principal, Plainview-Elgin-Millville; and Joe Cerar, Teacher, Plainview-Elgin-Millville High SchoolAre you stuck in your PLC journey? Work with professionals from an emerging PLC school as they transform from traditional practice to a student-centered culture of learning.

3. REDEFINING STEMCULTURALLY RESPONSIVE LEARNINGSpeakers: Emily Cavazos, Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator, Science Museum of Minnesota – KAYSC; and Oanh Vu, Media and Technology High School Track Manager, Science Museum of Minnesota – KAYSCAt the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center (KAYSC), we preface our programming with transparency about the history of STEM in the United States and how it has been used to oppress many individuals. We redefine STEM to center indigenous and non-western ways of knowing and by recognizing that everyone has bias, even scientists.

4. DIGITAL SKILLS ON A SHOESTRINGINNOVATIONSpeakers: Sara Florin, Technology Integration Coach, Centennial Schools ISD12Students need digital skills and digital literacy now more than ever. But with limited resources, time and money, how can districts creatively use time and human capital to deliver digital skills in a blended learning environment without extra funding? Hear one district’s story.

5. MTSS: A SHIFT IN MINDSET FOR SYSTEMS THINKING & ASSESSMENTLEADERSHIP / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSpeakers: Jillynne Raymond, Assistant Director of System Development, Goodhue County Education DistrictConsider the context of a mindset shift necessary for successful MTSS implementation. A system lens is beneficial: it demonstrates strengths to celebrate/duplicate, exposes needs, informs resource allocation, and increases sustainability. To fully appreciate this lens in public education, a shift in mindset is needed to support our adult learners.

6. USING LITERATURE AND FILM TO SUPPORT SELSOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNINGSpeakers: Stephen Schroeder-Davis, Professor and Consultant, College of Saint ScholasticaThis session will feature an overview of a college course the presenter created entitled “Using literature and film to understand “the other.” In addition, a “reflection guide” will be shared so participants can utilize session content in their classrooms.

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7. STOP MAKING LESSON PLANS, START CREATING LEARNING EXPERIENCESSTUDENT-CENTERED LEARNINGSpeakers: Terra Tarango, Director/Chief Education Officer, Van Andel Education InstituteDiscover proven and practical classroom strategies for creating a culture of curiosity, wonder, and intrigue. Transform everyday lesson plans into authentic, memorable learning experiences. Come with a willingness to try something new; leave with tips and tools to build a classroom of students who are inspired to learn.

8. MDE NEWLY REDESIGNED MCA BENCHMARK REPORTS FOR 2019LINKING ASSESSMENT WITH LEARNINGSpeakers: Kendra Olsen, Outreach & Training Specialist – Statewide Testing, Minnesota Department of Education, Katie Beattie, Minnesota Department of EducationThe MCA Benchmark Reports available to districts and schools have been redesigned for 2019. Learn about the process involved with defining user requirements, stakeholder involvement, and how to use these reports with your MCA results and classroom instruction.

9. INNOVATION BY DESIGN: A LEADERSHIP CHALLENGEINNOVATIONSpeakers: Scott Kuffel, Hue Life How can you make innovation and creativity more strategic and manageable? Learn how utilizing a graphic depiction of the Trust Cycle and Leadership Lenses can help you focus conversations to both plan for positive change and diagnosis and troubleshoot problems. Discuss practical leadership tools applicable to many levels of a school district.

10. LEARNING TO SOFTEN THE HARD EDGES – Featuring Keynote Speaker, Katie WhiteLINKING ASSESSMENT WITH LEARNINGSpeakers: Katie White, Author & Educational ConsultantGrounded in the dual beliefs that all students can achieve while maintaining emotional safety and that their teachers deserve the opportunity to reflect and address their own needs, this session explores key assessment practices (pre-assessment, formative assessment, self-assessment, summative assessment and reporting) through a scenario-based approach. Participants will select personally meaningful scenarios and apply a specific process in order to design assessment processes that support the needs of everyone involved.

11. IT’S ABOUT LEARNING, NOT GRADES: TALES FROM THE TRENCHES (Repeat Session)BUILDING A CULTURE OF LEARNINGSpeakers: Nate Walbruch, Principal, Plainview-Elgin-Millville; and Joe Cerar, Teacher, Plainview-Elgin-Millville High SchoolAre you stuck in your PLC journey? Work with professionals from an emerging PLC school as they transform from traditional practice to a student-centered culture of learning.

Concurrent Sessions: 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

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12. MTSS: A SHIFT IN MINDSET FOR SYSTEMS THINKING & ASSESSMENT (Repeat Session)LEADERSHIP / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSpeakers: Jillynne Raymond, Assistant Director of System Development, Goodhue County Education DistrictConsider the context of a mindset shift necessary for successful MTSS implementation. A system lens is beneficial: it demonstrates strengths to celebrate/duplicate, exposes needs, informs resource allocation, and increases sustainability. To fully appreciate this lens in public education, a shift in mindset is needed to support our adult learners.

13. SOCIAL JUSTICE 101- ACKNOWLEDGING IDENTITY AND TAKING ACTIONCULTURALLY RESPONSIVE LEARNINGSpeakers: Ayaan Natala, Human Biology & Public Health Track Manager, Science Museum of Minnesota – KAYSC; Roi Ward, High School Program Manager, Science Museum of Minnesota – KAYSCSo often we discuss social justice as a macro systematic issue and forget to also explore how social justice operates on an individual and interpersonal level. This workshop will use hands on activities to discuss the history of social justice movements and how we can take action today.

14. TESTING 1-2-3:TEACHER RESOURCES TO BETTER INFORM INSTRUCTIONLINKING ASSESSMENT WITH LEARNINGSpeakers: Kendra Olsen, Outreach & Training Specialist – Statewide Testing, Minnesota Department of EducationTesting123.education.mn.gov is live! We will walk through this teacher designed website designed for accessing and interpreting data, and will facilitate conversations about using data from the state to inform decision making in the classroom.

15. ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND THE MINNESOTA ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL DESCRIPTORSLINKING ASSESSMENT WITH LEARNINGSpeakers: Penny Houtz, Supervisor, Statewide Assessment, Minnesota Department of Education; and Angela Hochsetter, Math Assessment Specialist, Minnesota Department of EducationExplore the relationship between MN state standards-based education and assessment system, North Star’s achievement and academic progress measures, Achievement Level Descriptors (ALDs), and curriculum and instruction.

16. CHALLENGING STUDENTS WHO ALREADY KNOW “IT”STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNINGSpeakers: Stephen Schroeder-Davis, Professor and Consultant, College of Saint Scholastica“What will we do if they already know it?” is the fourth – and perhaps most challenging – of Dufour’s questions that “should drive all instruction”. In this session we will explore ways to provide meaningful, engaging opportunities for those who “already know it.”

Concurrent Sessions: 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. (continued)

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17. MAXIMIZING THE MATCH IN READING AND MATHLINKING ASSESSMENT WITH LEARNINGSpeakers: Jane Scott, Senior Educational Facilitator, MetaMetricsIn order to prepare students for college and career reading and math mathematical demands, differentiation is crucial. However, educators need time, tools, and resources to be able to differentiate effectively. The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments are linked to both the Quantile Framework for Mathematics and the Lexile Framework for Reading. Come learn about these data points and the FREE resources.

18. STUDENT PRIVACY AND DATA: WHAT EDUCATORS NEED TO KNOWLEADERSHIP / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSpeakers: Ryan Cloutier, Principal Security Architect, CISSPTeachers and other educators in the K-12 environment work in close proximity to student data that is considered private and needs to be protected. In this session, Ryan Cloutier, Principal Security Architect, Sourcewell Technology, will review key concepts about data privacy that educators need to understand. Topics will include what data is considered private, what are the best practices for protecting it, how to safely share student data with colleagues, and what laws apply. This is important information for every educator. No one wants to be the person in the school who accidentally causes a data breach or inappropriately shares student information.

19. STEM JUSTICE AS A TOOL FOR SYSTEMS CHANGEINNOVATIONSpeakers: Joseph Adamji, Director, Science Museum of Minnesota – KAYSC; Jordan Lee Thompson, Environmental Sciences and Sustainability Track Manager, Science Museum of Minnesota – KAYSCAt the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center (KAYSC), our work is completely informed by a “STEM Justice” framework. This framework addresses inequities in society by advocating for more than representation in STEM fields, instead working to alter science education and engagement while challenging the oppressive systems that surround youth.

20. ASSESSMENT IN A CULTURE OF LEARNINGBUILDING A CULTURE OF LEARNINGSpeakers: Jim Smith, K-12 Consultant, No Limits Learning LLCDynamic classroom assessment is the essence at the center of learning. When embedded in a classroom learning culture, assessment attains its loftiest uses. Our learning journey together explores current practices, while searching for assessment balance. The goal is to instigate a revolutionary shift away from accountability, the traditional assessment purpose of assessment, and diverge toward higher purposes; informing instructional effectiveness, and fostering student ownership of learning, leading to independent, invested learners.

Concurrent Sessions: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

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Arbor Lakes

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21. LEADING EDUCATIONAL CHANGES THROUGH TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIPINNOVATIONSpeakers: Billy Chan, Assistant Superintendent, St. Paul Public Schools; and Joy Fredrickson, Student Services Coordinator, ISD 279 – Osseo Area SchoolsIs your educational purpose centered in equity, inclusion, or social justice? If so, leading for change is inevitable. Learn how one school team is creating transformational system change with a focus on educational equity through The Learning Studio Model in order to customize education through Personalized Learning, Universal Design for Learning, and technology integration.

22. DIVING INTO EXCEL’S PIVOT TABLESLEADERSHIP / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSpeakers: Kirsten Rewey, Quantitative Analyst, Minnesota Department of EducationExcel’s pivot table feature can be useful for exploring data, including assessment data. Learn how to prep for, construct, and use a pivot table to ‘drill down’ and explore prepared data sets.

23. INCREASING THE DEPTH OF LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTSLINKING ASSESSMENT WITH LEARNINGSpeakers: Brad Drazan, 5th Grade Classroom teacher, New Prague Area SchoolsHow do you balance the increasing pressures of student achievement and what seems to be less and less time? In this session, participants will learn ready to use strategies to increase the depth of learning in their classroom by using rigorous strategies that can be applied in any classroom.

24. IDENTIFYING AND EXPANDING PROMISING PRACTICESLINKING ASSESSMENT WITH LEARNINGSpeakers: Tom Watkins, Coordinator of Data and Assessment, Osseo Area Schools; and Dave Heistad, Bloomington Public SchoolsIn Osseo Area Schools, “Promising Practices” studies recognize staff and teams that are getting gap-closing results, identify contributing adult actions, and seek to expand the implementation of these actions. Bloomington Schools have conducted similar “Beating the Odds” studies. Explore findings from this action research and share lessons learned from similar initiatives in your district.

25. MINDFULNESS – THE PATHWAY TO PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENTSSOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNINGSpeakers: Kathy Matthews, Parent Educator, Certified Professional Coach, Peace FactorsYou will learn the power of your thoughts and how they determine the words you say and the way you choose to act. Strategies provided will help you to better understand personal triggers, manage big emotions and build compassion capabilities for others. All strategies can be applied to your classroom and workplace.

26. PERSONALIZED LEARNING BEGINS WITH YOU!STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNINGSpeakers: Kathryn Magnusson, Owner, Wildewood LearningParticipants will leave the interactive session with ideas and activities that can assist them to personalize their own learning and the learning of their students. Personalized learning starts by understanding what is strong in you and using your strengths to guide your students to be their best selves.

Concurrent Sessions: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (continued)

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27. PLAYMAKERS: LEADING A CULTURE OF ASSESSMENTLEADERSHIP / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSpeakers: Angie Freese, Founder, Playmakers LLCThe demands of building and district leaders are extraordinarily high. As we attempt to maintain balance of the varied, demanding roles of our positions, how can we remain diligent to our duty of ensuring high levels of learning for every child? We can best leverage our efforts when we create a balanced system of assessment and embed time for our teachers to collaborate around this critical work. However, building a culture of learning among the adults comes first…and is no small task. Come to this session to gain tips and perspectives on how to set up your teachers (and yourself) for student success!

28. RECIPE FOR CREATING HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROMOTE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, WELLBEING AND PERFORMANCE – Featuring Clay CookSOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNINGSpeakers: Clay Cook, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, University of MinnesotaBuilding off of the featured talk, this presentation will discuss the recipe for creating healthy environments that promote student engagement, wellbeing, and performance. Too often schools adopt and deliver a single or limited set of ingredients yet expect to achieve certain student outcomes (e.g., akin to using only flour to bake a chocolate cookie). However, single ingredient approaches are insufficient to provide the full range of experiences and supports students need to prevent problems from emerging, promote success enabling factors, and provide the foundation for more intensive intervention to work for the subset of students who need them. Instead schools must focus on using a recipe that combines important ingredients together to produce desired social, emotional, and academic outcomes. Attendees will learn about the specific ingredients and corresponding evidence-based practices that bring to life each of the ingredients in the recipe.

29. IMPLEMENTING SCHOOLWIDE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNINGSOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNINGSpeakers: Heather Hirsch, School Climate Specialist, Minnesota Department of EducationThis session will feature a deep dive into MDE’s Social and Emotional Learning Schoolwide Implementation Guidance. This session will feature tools, resources and technical assistance available to schools and districts across Minnesota.

Deep Dive Sessions: 1:30 – 4:15 p.m.

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30. THE POWER OF A LEARNING CONTINUUM – Featuring Keynote Speaker, Katie WhiteBUILDING A CULTURE OF LEARNINGSpeakers: Katie White, Author & Educational ConsultantWhen we are planning to enhance student learner outcomes, it is hard to know where to start! Learning is incredibly complex and each piece of the process holds a vital role in the success of the learner. However, sometimes changing one single aspect of how we approach the teaching and learning cycle can affect everything else, resulting in positive outcomes for both our learners and ourselves. This session explores the power of a learning continuum to impact student success and guide teacher planning.

31. COUNTING ALL STUDENTS AND ED-FI IN MNINNOVATIONSpeakers: Gayra Ostgaard, Results Measurement Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education; and Tara Chapa, EdFi Technical Support, MN Department of EducationThis presentation will cover the transition to Ed-Fi occurring at the Minnesota Department of Education. It will cover information around how Ed-Fi was chosen, timelines for implementation, what this will mean for districts and schools, as well as support that can be expected during onboarding.

32. STATE OF THE STATE ASSESSMENT SYSTEMLEADERSHIP / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSpeakers: Jennifer Dugan, Director, Statewide Testing, Minnesota Department of EducationThis session will discuss the state of the Minnesota Assessment System in fulfilling state and federal obligations. The discussion will include an overview of current legislation, statewide testing policy and changes in format and design for individual testing programs.

33. TESTING 1-2-3:TEACHER RESOURCES TO BETTER INFORM INSTRUCTION (Repeat Session)LINKING ASSESSMENT WITH LEARNINGSpeakers: Kendra Olsen, Outreach & Training Specialist – Statewide Testing, Minnesota Department of EducationTesting123.education.mn.gov is live! We will walk through this teacher designed website designed for accessing and interpreting data, and will facilitate conversations about using data from the state to inform decision making in the classroom.

Concurrent Sessions: 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.

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Presenters

Joseph AdamjiDirector, Science Museum of Minnesota – KAYSCJoseph Adamji serves as the Director for the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center (KAYSC) at the Science Museum of Minnesota creating bridges between families, community efforts/organizations, educators, institutions and opportunity. The KAYSC works to build a cross-sector “STEM Justice Ecosystem” to bring inclusion and the experiences of women, youth of color, and youth from low income communities to the center of conversations on workforce development, career pathways, education, and leadership in the 21st century. Adamji believes in the power of young people, and of the collective to support them, as they discover their brilliance, find their purpose, and lead us into the future.

Kate BeattieData and Reporting Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Education

Emily CavazosCurriculum and Assessment Coordinator, Science Museum of Minnesota – KAYSCEmily Cavazos is a Tejana from San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Macalester College in 2016 with a major in biology and a minor in art history and decided to stay and explore her connections within the Twin Cities. She currently works at the Science Museum of Minnesota with the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center (KAYSC) as an assessment coordinator.

Joe CerarTeacher, Plainview-Elgin-Millville High SchoolJoe Cerar is a 28-year educator, the past 25 as a high school Social Science instructor at Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School in SE Minnesota. He serves on many committees in the PEM District and is a passionate advocate for improving teaching and learning, and a recent convert to all things PLC.

Billy ChanPrincipal, ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools; Palmer Lake ElementaryBilly Chan is an elementary school principal with Osseo Area School District who inspires and prepares teachers to demonstrate commitment to each student’s achievement of their dreams. He leads with conviction for a paradigm shift in educational practices to ensure equitable student outcomes. Billy has participated in MESPA Speaks, sharing his lived experiences as a struggling multilingual learner to becoming a school principal. Billy has eighteen years of experience in education including ten years as a school administrator. Billy received his undergraduate degree from Concordia University in St. Paul, MN and his Master’s degree from Bemidji State University. Billy attained his K-12 Administration credentials through St. Mary’s University. Billy completed his superintendent endorsement from Mankato State University and is pursuing his doctorate in education leadership.

Ryan CloutierIT Security Professional, Principal Security Architect, CISSP, Sourcewell TechnologyRyan Cloutier is a seasoned IT Security professional with over 15 years of experience and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP® he has held a variety of IT roles during his career including multiple architect and security roles, Ryan has worked on cloud security, Dev-Ops / Sec-Ops methodology, policy, process, audit and compliance, network and application security architecture for several fortune 500’s in the health care, financial, and agriculture sectors and has been working with K-12 and SLED for the last 2 years.


Brad Drazan5th Grade Classroom teacher, New Prague Area SchoolsBrad Drazen has recently completed his fifth year of teaching 5th grade at Eagle View Elementary in the New Prague Area School District. He is excited to share his experience with scaffolding state standards and how to make deeper learning accessible for all learners.

Jennifer DuganDirector, Statewide Testing, Minnesota Department of EducationJennifer Dugan is Director of the Statewide Testing Division at the Minnesota Department of Education. Ms. Dugan has served as the Supervisor of Test Development and Mathematics Assessment Specialist both within the Division of Statewide Testing, middle school teacher in Mathematics, and also worked as a Mathematics Assessment Specialist.

Sara FlorinTechnology Integration Coach, Centennial Schools ISD12Sara Florin is the Technology Integration Coach for Centennial Schools in Circle Pines, MN. Prior to this position she was the Media Specialist at Centennial Middle School where she taught media skills and digital citizenship. She is currently the Co-President Elect of ITEM (Information and Technology Educators of Minnesota).

Joy FredricksonStudent Services Coordinator, ISD 279 – Osseo Area SchoolsJoy Fredrickson is a Student Services Coordinator with Osseo Area Schools. Joy is an adaptive leader for equity through excellence, committed to eliminating barriers in the design of learning to ensure accessibility for all, and passionate about systems change.

Angie Freese – Visit Angie at the Consultant's Corner for expert advice! (7:30 - 8:00 am and 9:00 - 9:30 am)Founder, Playmakers LLCAngie Freese is a committed educator, author, and collaborator with expertise in assessment, leadership, and strategic planning. Angie has supported students for nearly two decades as a teacher, principal, and director within school systems. She now serves as the founder of Playmakers LLC, revitalizing school systems by igniting creativity, leveraging strengths and assets to build capacity, and linking assessment and feedback to invest in system evolution.

David HeistadBloomington Public Schools

Heather HirschSchool Climate Specialist, Minnesota Department of EducationHeather Hirsch is a School Climate Specialist with the School Safety Technical Assistance Center, Minnesota Department of Education. Heather’s work for MDE addresses school climate improvement, bullying prevention and social emotional learning. She travels across the state providing training and consulting with schools and districts on best practices in those areas. She has been certified by McGrath Training Systems, Inc. to provide training on the McGrath Bullying and Harassment: Minimize the Risk Curriculum. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health, and a School Climate Leadership Certificate from the National School Climate Center. She is a South Washington County District School Board member, and serves on the board of a non-profit, AARP Experience Corp – Twin Cities, aimed at improving literacy and social emotional skills of low-income K-3 students.

Presenters


Angela HochstetterMath Assessment Specialist, Minnesota Department of EducationAngela Hochstetter is a Math Assessment Specialist in the Statewide Testing Division at the Minnesota Department of Education. She has experience as a test development specialist in the private sector and taught high school math for several years. Ms. Hochstetter is a licensed high school math and Spanish teacher in Minnesota and Tennessee. She is working on a M.A. in Quantitative Measures in Education at the University of Minnesota.

Penny HoutzSupervisor, Statewide Assessment, Minnesota Department of EducationPenny Houtz is the MDE Education Supervisor for Math and Reading in the Statewide Testing Division. She has 15+ years of experience as a test development specialist in the private sector and 12 years of teaching junior high school English language arts. In addition, she worked as a Title I Coordinator and District Assessment and Curriculum Director. Ms. Houtz has a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Literacy from Lesley University, a K–12 Principal Certificate in Educational Leadership from the University of Wyoming, a BA in English and a BA in Secondary Education from Western Washington University, and is currently admitted into the M.Ed. Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment (MESA) certification program at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Kathryn MagnussonOwner, Wildewood LearningKathryn Magnusson, M. Ed., owner of Wildewood Learning Coaching and Consulting, has over 25 years of experience working with youth. She supports educators and youth professionals in designing personalizing learning environments so each student can connect the dots from the classroom to the community and to a career.

Kathy MatthewsParent Educator, Certified Professional Coach, Peace FactorsKathy Matthews partners with parents coaching them through transitions and challenges as well as speaking to groups at schools, conferences, churches and other organizations. She is focused on transforming people’s lives through mindfulness, growth mindset and healthy sleep. She holds an MBA, Masters of Education, Parent Education license as well as a Coaching Certification.

Ayaan NatalaHuman Biology & Public Health Track Manager, Science Museum of Minnesota – KAYSCAyaan Natala is an educator and organizer in the Twin Cities. She was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, but also claims Zambia as her second home. While at Macalester College, her writings were published on Google Scholar, Huffington Post, and the Human Rights Observer, tackling conversations on American politics, Black identity, and social movements. She is an alum of the Harvard Kennedy Public Policy and Leadership Program. She currently works for the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center located in the MN Science Museum where she participates in youth work, museum equity work, as well as health activism.

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Kendra OlsenOutreach & Training Specialist – Statewide Testing, Minnesota Department of EducationKendra Olsen is the Outreach and Training Specialist in Statewide Testing at the Minnesota Department of Education. Kendra is working on the new Testing 123 website, which focuses on improving assessment literacy and promoting the use of statewide and local data as a tool for informed instruction in the classroom. Before joining MDE, Kendra taught high school science in New York City and Minnesota. She led professional development with STEM teachers focused on improving student outcomes by strengthening the vertical alignment of course curriculum to common assessment structures and rigorous formative instructional practices. She is an alumnus of the New York City Teaching Fellows and a master teacher in Math for America.

Gayra OstgaardResults Measurement Specialist, Minnesota Department of EducationGayra Ostgaard works as a Results Measurement Specialist at the MDE. Part of her work includes serving as the Project Manager for the transition to Ed-Fi happening at MDE and as the department’s Data Governance Coordinator. Gayra received her PhD from the University of Minnesota in 2016. Her areas of interest include ensuring quality data across the lifespan of data from collection to reporting.

Jillynne RaymondAssistant Director of System Development, Goodhue County Education DistrictJillynne Raymond, Ed.D., has served public education since 1993 in the areas of teacher, principal, and district system development. She currently supports MTSS implementation for Goodhue County Education District, which serves 6 member districts in SE Minnesota. With a strong belief that public education is the great equalizer of the haves and the havenots, she is dedicated to improving outcomes for all students. Her dissertation focused on teacher effectiveness/teacher evaluation, which has led her to a stronger voice in supporting the system lens. The teachers support our students, the principals support our teachers, and the system must be designed to support all with the flexibility to respond to need. Dr. Raymond earned her credentials through Macalester College, UW-LaCrosse, and Saint Mary’s University.

Will RemmertPrincipal/Consultant, New Prague Area Schools/Eagle View ElementaryWill Remmert, is an elementary principal, consultant, and doctoral student at the University of Minnesota. With over 20 years of experience, Will works with educators at all levels to implement systems and proven practices designed to enhance student and professional learning centered on school culture, professional community, and empowering leadership.

Kirsten ReweyQuantitative Analyst, Minnesota Department of EducationKirsten Rewey is the Quantitative Analyst in the Special Education Division at MDE. She is responsible for retrieving, analyzing, and reporting special education-related data for both internal planning and external reporting. Kirsten has been leading informational Excel sessions for MDE staff for the past two years. Her background is in experimental research methods and evaluation.

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Stephen Schroeder-DavisProfessor and Consultant, College of Saint ScholasticaStephen Schroeder-Davis retired in 2015 after 42 years teaching and serving on the district’s Teaching and Learning Team where he coordinated gifted services and the district’s mentoring program as well as supporting Professional Development and district initiatives such as Response to Intervention. He continues to work as an Adjunct Professor for the College of Saint Scholastica as well as speaking, writing and consulting with districts around the region on topics relating to gifted education, differentiation, PLCs, Mindset and bibliotherapy.

Jane ScottSenior Educational Facilitator, MetaMetricsJane Scott joined MetaMetrics in 2008 and is responsible for designing and conducting professional development for educators at the school, regional and state levels around the country. MetaMetrics is the developer of The Lexile Framework for Reading and The Quantile Framework for Math. Mrs. Scott has 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher and prior to retirement from public education, she spent the last 7 years as a Curriculum Facilitator for a school district in North Carolina. She has also served as a consultant to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in the area of teacher retention, license renewal and also served as a trainer for various state math initiatives.

Jim Smith – Visit Jim at the Consultant's Corner for expert advice! (7:30 - 8:00 am and 9:00 - 9:30 am)K-12 Consultant, No Limits Learning LLCAfter teaching for years in Minnesota, I now serve as an Assessment Associate with the Solution Tree Assessment Center and own the Minnesota-based No Limits Learning LLC – presenting and training nationally in the area of classroom assessment. Find me on Twitter @MrDataGuy.

Terra TarangoDirector/Chief Education Officer, Van Andel Education InstituteTerra Tarango is an accomplished executive in education. She served as President of SDE, developed curriculum with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and as VAEI Director, she oversees the organization and its efforts to improve inquiry-based instruction in K-12 education. She’s devoted her career to increasing curiosity, creativity and critical thinking in the classroom.

Jordan Lee ThompsonEnvironmental Sciences and Sustainability Track Manager, Science Museum of Minnesota – KAYSCJordan Lee Thompson has been an artist and out-of-school-time educator for nine years, working towards environmental and narrative justice to craft the future he wants to live in. He spends his days at the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center (Science Museum of Minnesota), managing a team of 16 youth crewmembers in the Environmental Justice Crew. Jordan is also active in local media and performing arts, working right now with New Arab American Theater Works and Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Fest, and serves on the board of directors of Dear Gaza.

Oanh VuMedia and Technology High School Track Manager, Science Museum of Minnesota – KAYSCOanh Vu is youth worker and educator for the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center at the Science Museum of MN. She has a background in community organizing and media arts, and is fortunate enough to share this passion with youth teens in her program.

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Nate WalbruchPrincipal, Plainview–Elgin–Milville High SchoolNate Walbruch is the principal at Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School. Previously, he has served as an administrator for secondary and elementary schools in Minnesota and North Carolina, a teacher and a professional for the Boys & Girls Club. He is passionate about PLCs, interventions/enrichment and guaranteeing student learning.

Roi WardHigh School Program Manager, Science Museum of Minnesota – KAYSC

Tom WatkinsCoordinator of Data and Assessment, Osseo Area SchoolsTom Watkins works in Osseo Area Schools in the Research, Assessment and Accountability Department. He has co-developed assessment and accountability systems in three of Minnesota’s largest school districts. He enjoys facilitating data discussions in schools and engaging the community through open conversations about data that stakeholders care about most.

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Dave Blanchard, School of Education Faculty, St. Cloud State University

Lucus Bogle, IS Program Director – Robbinsdale School District

Brian Cashman, Coordinator, Alternative Programs – Goodhue County Education District

Bret Domstrand, Elementary Principal – Lakeville Area Public Schools

Jennifer Dugan, Director, Statewide Testing – Minnesota Department of Education

Angie Freese, Founder – Playmakers, LLC

Chris Jensen, K-12 Account Manager, Tierney Brothers, Education Sales

Hope Langston, Director of Assessment – Northfield School District

Will Remmert, Elementary Principal – New Prague Area Schools

Jim Smith, K-12 Consultant – No Limits Learning

Jasper AppletonCynthia BergJeremiah DexterAngela GlenhueMegan KallestadChristopher KohnMichelle ShowalterMary Wynne

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