Oakland County Effective Practices
June 18-19, 2019 Lamphere High School
The Oakland County Effective Practices Conference 2019
Our theme this year is INSPIRE TEACHERS, EMPOWER STUDENTS with a primary focus on wellbeing, quality instructional practices and student engagement.
FEATURED KEYNOTES
Dave Burgess - June 18, 2019
Dave Burgess is the New York Times Best-Selling author ofTeach Like a PIRATE, and co-author of P is for PIRATE. He specializes in teaching hard-to-reach, hard-to-motivate students with techniques that incorporate showmanship and creativity. At a recent ceremony in Washington, D.C., he was awarded the BAMMY for Secondary School Teacher of the Year by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences.
Dave delivers a high-energy, interactive, and entertaining experience that will leave your staff unbelievably inspired, motivated, and with the practical skills to dramatically increase student engagement. His presentations are a unique blend of outrageously energetic performance art and magic, mixed with an inspirational message of how and why to become more passionate in the classroom. All techniques and methods are modeled and fully explained so as to leave no doubt about how to apply the methods in the real-world. Participants will leave with a tool-box full of dynamic presentational ideas that they can immediately use to improve their lessons.
As a teacher in San Diego, California, he was a 2001 and 2012 Golden Apple winner in the Grossmont Union High School District and the 2007-2008 Teacher of the Year at West Hills High School. He was voted a faculty standout for 17 consecutive years in categories such as Most Entertaining, Most Energetic, and Most Dramatic.
Dr. Jean Clinton - June 19, 2019
Dr. Jean Clinton is a Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster, division of Child Psychiatry. She has been a consultant to children and youth mental health programs, child welfare, and primary care for over 30 years. Dr. Clinton was appointed as an education advisor to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Education 2014 - 2018.
Dr. Clinton is renowned nationally and internationally as an advocate for children’s issues. Her special interest lies in brain development, and the crucial role relationships and connectedness play therein. Jean champions the development of a national, comprehensive child well-being strategy including a system of early learning and care for all young children and their families. She is equally committed to ensuring that children’s and youths’ needs and voices are heard and respected.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
In addition to our keynote speakers, breakout sessions in the areas of: Student Engagement / Wellbeing, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science/Social Studies and Fine Arts will be offered by Oakland County teachers and administrators.
Wait...there's more! Presenters receive FREE REGISTRATION!
Space is limited! Register today!
Breakfast and lunch is included each day of the conference.
Unlike previous years, each district is able to register as many participants as they would like to send. Space is limited to 600 educators. Secure your spot today!
Need More Information?
Larry Thomas, Special Projects Consultant, Oakland Schools
larry.thomas@oakland.k12.mi.us
If you have questions regarding registration, please contact:
Stephanie Barlow, Event Coordinator, Oakland Schools