SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018

Graduate School of Education University of Pennsylvania Houston Hall (2nd floor)

3417 Spruce Street

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Amplify Your Voice

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@MightyWriters, and @PennGSE

Schedule at a Glance

Plenary 1 — 8:30 to 9:30 Breakout Session 1 — 9:45 to 10:45 Breakout Session 2 — 11:00 to 12:00 Scholastic Launch/Lunch — 12:00 to 12:45 Plenary 2 — 1:00 to 1:45 Breakout Session 3 — 2:00 to 3:00 Breakout Session 4 — 3:15 to 4:15 Closing Session — 4:15 to 5:30 Wine and Cheese Reception — 5:30

Strands

MW Mighty Writers Strand TR Teacher Research Strand TIP Teachers Institute of Philadelphia Strand TPS Teaching with Primary Sources PhilWP Philadelphia Writing Project

Wi-Fi

Guests may sign in by finding the AirPennNet-Guest in Wi-Fi settings, reading the agreement, and providing an email address. (AirPennNet-Guest is a wireless network with limited bandwidth and no encryption).

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Welcome Individually and collectively our organizations are dedicated to improving literacy and learning in all content areas, classrooms, and schools across the city of Philadelphia. We are committed to teachers building their knowledge base and improving practice through research and the open exchange of ideas. In that spirit, this conference is an opportunity to share in the experiences of other educators as well as an opportunity for you to share your practice with others. While you enjoy your day, we hope you will connect, share, and help us continue the tradition of expanding teacher knowledge, research, and inquiry into practice.

Philadelphia Writing Project, Teachers Institute of Philadelphia, Mighty Writers, Penn GSE's Reading/Writing/Literacy,

Urban Teaching Apprenticeship Program & Penn Literacy Network

Conference Program 2018

Morning Plenary: 8:30 to 9:30

Welcome and Opening Remarks Class of ’49, Rm. 230 Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom Matt Kay, Science Leadership Academy, author of Not Light, But Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom

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Breakout Session One: 9:45-10:45

Featured Session The Janita Harris Story: From Tragedy to Triumph Class of ‘49, Rm. 230 Janita Harris, Deb Lawrence, and Bonnie Botel-Sheppard, Penn Literacy Network

In this session, presenters explore the power of story and protective factors that encourage confidence, empathy and resilience using memoir and books to support children of trauma.

MW Inspired by Real Life Golkin, Rm. 223 Diana Rodriguez Wallach, Mighty Writers

In this workshop, participants will learn how to pull inspiration from their lives to write a short story. Using all five senses, participants will outline a plot in a modern teen setting, create vivid scenes, and imagine the world through the eyes of their character by creating internal monologue.

TR Inquiry into Teaching: Learning from Classroom Practice Bishop White, Rm. 217 Lynne Yermanock Strieb, Philadelphia Teachers’ Learning Cooperative, PhilWP

Join this interactive, hands-on teacher research session. Participants will discover what can be learned and used to enhance one’s teaching after analyzing various forms of data/documents (journal entries, transcripts of class discussions, notes and letters from parents, etc.) collected while teaching.

TIP Thinking with Origami Ben Franklin, Rm. 218 Cynthia Sung, Moderator

Natural Resources are Natural Wonders Valerie Adams, J.H. Taggart School Audience members will create a sample piece of origami and the presenter will explain how her origami curriculum unit uses it to spark dialogue and the sharing of ideas in the classroom. Origami for Middle School Rachel Odoroff, Lea School The presenter will review her unit plan for origami in a middle school classroom, showing how it helps to develop in students the habits of perseverance, patience, and precision.

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Building Foundational Knowledge by Designing Curriculum Terry Anne Wildman, Teachers Institute of Philadelphia The presenter’s unit centers on research, collaboration, and problem solving, integrating the hands-on activity of origami into a mathematics classroom. Paper-fold Physics: Newton’s Three Laws of Motion Lisa (Yuk Ken) Yau, Kirkbride Elementary School

The presenter incorporates paper-folding into a unit that keeps the thoughts, reflections, and voices of students at the center of the learning process. Her interactive session will show participants how the Need in Deed approach conceptualizes student voice.

PhilWP Reading is Writing: Student Success through Kid Writing Brachfeld, Rm. 225 Nadia Mykysey and Carol Roth, Philadelphia Writing Project

Learn how the Philadelphia Writing Project working in collaboration with four schools, addressed writing for kindergarten and first-grade students, including English Learners. Using Kid Writing, a systematic approach to phonics, journals, and writing workshop developed by teacher consultants Eileen Feldgus and Isabel Cardonick, panelists will provide a look at the program, the research design, and student work. There will be time for discussion of how teachers, parents and community can work together to support strong literacy programs for our youngest writers.

PhilWP Invitational Summer Institute Platt Rehearsal, Rm. 236 Latricia Whitfield, Penn GSE; Trey Smith, Northwestern University, PhilWP This is a closed session for participants in the 2018 Invitational Summer Institute. Breakout Session Two: 11:00 to 12:00

Featured Session Partnering with Youth and Families: Class of ‘49, Rm. 230 Action through Literacy Gerald Campano, Penn GSE; Maria Paula Ghiso, Teachers College; Chloe Kannan, Gordon Divine Assah, Penn GSE; Owen Setiawan and Frianna Gultom, St. Thomas Aquinas

In this session we share some of what we have learned from a long-term research partnership with St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in South Philadelphia focused on literacy, educational access, and equity. We will also facilitate conversations about the ways in which educators might learn from and work in solidarity with Philadelphia communities and families.

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MW Transform your Voice Golkin, Rm. 223 Stephanie Cawley, Mighty Writers

Emphasize learning through reading, imagination and play when students write from voices outside of themselves. Engage in this interactive classroom demonstration where you will write from a voice that is not your own as this presenter demonstrates pedagogical strategies for teaching.

TPS/PhilWP Think. Evaluate. Evidence. Do. Why Argument Writing? Bishop White, Rm. 217 Shirley Brown, Philadelphia Writing Project; Beth Patten, Kutztown Area School District

Presenters will share rich online resources for engaging students with primary sources in support of developing argument writing. Dialogue not debate will be emphasized as participants examine student work and explore the NWP C3WP website.

TR Generating Knowledge from Teacher Research to Meet Brachfeld, Rm. 225 the Challenges within Public Education Alan Amtzis, The College of NJ; Jon Cataldi, Kinnelon School District; Mary Beth Duffin-Hickey, Bridgewater-Raritan School District; Andrew Pfaff, Bergen County Tech High School.

Three NJ public school teachers discuss the transformative aspects of teacher research focusing on the opportunities, insights and emergent questions that helped them transcend obstructions to students’ learning and achievement. Each educator will discuss a specific classroom challenge and how they drew on multiple data sources and reflective practices to generate knowledge for teaching and learning.

TIP Data Visualization and Critical Thinking Ben Franklin, Rm. 218 David Nickerson, Moderator

Designing Data on Diabetes Eual Phillips, Hill-Freedman World Academy The presenter will demonstrate how he incorporates published scientific data into classroom instruction, including acquiring and analyzing the information and using design principles to depict it in a way that is visually appealing and easy to understand.

Data Visualization Nuts and Bolts: Using Data to Tell Stories, Argue and Represent Facts Charlie McGeehan and Sam Reed, III, U School; Peggy Savage, Richmond School This presentation will make a case for using data visualization in the classroom for multiple teaching and learning contexts, from the elementary grades through high school. The presenters will cover the use of Google and other data visualization applications; the acquisition and use of data from a variety of sources; the importance of basic statistics and numeracy; and the incorporation of data visualization into narratives, arguments and informational text.

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21st Century Literacies Brachfeld, Rm. 225 Interactive Storytelling: Weaving Together Literacies of Text and Code

Chris Proctor, Stanford University This workshop will introduce participants to Unfold Studio, a free open-source platform for interactive storytelling, a medium which is both text and code. Promote Critical Thinking about Literature: Tips and Tricks from Harvard’s Project Zero Classroom. Julia Workman, The Shipley School Discover “thinking routines” that can be easily adapted to the English classroom to enrich class discussions and strengthen students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking.

PhilWP Scholastic Launch/Lunch: 12:00 to 12:45

The Power of Student Voice Class of ‘49, Rm. 230 Latricia Whitfield and Emily Plummer, Penn GSE; Christina Cantrill, NWP

Attend the launch of the 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards to hear from Husnaa Hashim, Philly’s Junior Poet Laureate (2017-2018) and a 2018 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards winner. Meet student writers from the Philly School Media Network (Agung Putra Carver HS; Kayla Marrero, Cristo Rey HS) and hear thought provoking journalism. Participants will leave the session with Scholastic swag—posters and books!

Show Us You Are Interested! If you think you might want to be more involved in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, let us know! Scan this QR code or visit the website to let us know that you are interested in finding out more or wanting to be an adjudicator of these incredible pieces of writing! tinyurl.com/2019ScholasticJudging

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Afternoon Plenary: 1:00 to 1:45

Welcome, Rogers Smith, Professor of Political Science Class of ’49, Rm. 230 University of Pennsylvania

Teaching about Race, Class, and Punishment James Forman, Jr., Yale University, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author of Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America; Matthew Menschner, Kensington, CAPA

Breakout Session Three: 2:00 to 3:00

Featured Session Teaching Journalism: Exploring and Reporting Class of ‘49, Rm. 230 Local and Global Issues with Students Luke Damiani, Central High School; Lorraine Ustaris, Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting

This session will center on the question, “How do we teach journalism?” and engage teachers in innovative activities and approaches for teaching journalism using Pulitzer Center resources and global education frameworks.

TR Building Literacies Across the Curriculum within a Ben Franklin, Rm. 218 Middle School Team Structure Sarah Bower-Grieco and Nancy Ironside, Science Leadership Middle School

How can an interdisciplinary team support growing literacies in middle school? Join teachers from SLA Middle School for a conversation about the structures and practices that can bolster reading comprehension, math literacy and communication skills.

PhilWP A Passion for Words: Poetry Inside Out Bishop White, Rm. 217 Erica Darken, Key Elementary School; Lois McGee, Center for the Art of Translation

This session will introduce participants to an interactive program that supports culturally and linguistically diverse learners to engage in academic language by translating poems from their original language into English. PIO is designed for teachers of any linguistic background who teach students in grades 3 and above.

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TPS/PhilWP Histories and Healing Golkin, Rm. 223

Understanding and Unpacking Intergenerational Trauma Through Ethnographic Studies Jen Freed, Springfield High School; Adina Goldstein, Vare-Washington Elementary Explore a range of ethnographic lesson ideas and resources on community members’ experiences of trauma, while students develop their understanding of intergenerational trauma.

Teaching with Historical Primary Sources: Healing, Resilience, and Resistance Sara Primo, Germantown Friends School; Alondra Rosales, Olney Elementary; Trey Smith, Northwestern University, PhilWP Join us for small group discussions about to what degree and in what ways historical primary sources that include racist, sexist, xenophobic, and ableist language and images have a place in K-12 classrooms. Should we include them in classroom spaces at all? What kinds of pedagogical decisions must be made if we use these texts with students? How and why might we center learning on healing or stories of resilience, resistance, and self-determination? Please note that participants will be given choices about whether or not to engage directly with historical texts that include racist, sexist, xenophobic, and ableist language and imagery.

Impacting Inclusion Brachfeld, Rm. 225 Femi Johnson, Educator; Kiera Williams, Creative and Performing Arts

Deepen your understanding of inclusion. Participants will learn how to utilize IEP’s at-a-glance and “If ... then” guides to develop lessons, differentiate instruction and create more inclusive classroom contexts.

Curriculum as Window and Mirror Platt Rehearsal, Rm. 236

The Power and Promise of Classroom Libraries for Secondary English Language Arts Classrooms Kelcey Grogan, University of Pennsylvania This session will discuss the research surrounding the power and promise of building classroom libraries for students within secondary English Language Arts classrooms. We will discuss the importance of incorporating a variety of stories into the classrooms.

Opening Up the Classroom to Include LGBTQQIAA+ Friendly Resources Kathleen Murphey, Community College of Philadelphia As our concepts about gender broaden, teachers need resources for introducing such concepts in the classroom. This presentation will give access to a range of resources from gender neutral pronouns to poems and short stories with positively portrayed LGBTQQIAA+ individuals to bibliography on LGBTQQIAA+ famous individuals and their roles in history.

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Breakout Session Four: 3:15 to 4:15

TIP Robotics in the Classroom Bishop White, Rm. 217 Michelle Johnson, Moderator

It's never too early to innovate: Engaging secondary students with professionals Holly Golecki, PhD, The Haverford School The presenter, who directs the robotics program at the Haverford School, will discuss ways to inspire the next generation of innovators who lead research, interact with professionals in the field, and publish their work in any discipline. Robots in Healthcare, Education and Beyond Cheryl Padgett, Tilden Middle School The presenter will show how to use robotics and project based learning to support students with autism, helping them to develop skills that can be transferred into post-secondary education and employment.

Writing, Identity and Character Development Golkin, Rm. 223

Teaching Citizenship and Character through Biography Dr. Eugene Halus, Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Participants will learn to utilize six character traits-courage, commitment, sacrifice, integrity, citizenship, and patriotism-to examine the biographies of historical figures. Explore ways to encourage fundamental skills of literacy and writing while meeting standards in English and Social Studies. The Writing-Based Practice: Writing, Risk-Taking and Reward Dr. Johanna Parkin, Sandy Run Middle School/Upper Dublin School District Integrate content knowledge and character development through the use of Writing-Based Practice to create a student centered classroom and a collaborative dynamic between teachers and peers.

Generating Stories of Refugee Youth through Creative Placemaking Class of ‘49, Rm. 230 Shira Walinsky, Mural Arts; Jessica Whitelaw & Hitomi Yoshida, University of PA

This panel presentation will focus on two collaborative projects involving the publication of original books by refugee youth in South Philadelphia and Northeast Philadelphia. The work originates out of Southeast by Southeast, a community center established by Mural Arts Philadelphia.

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TIP Philosophy and Critical Thinking in the Classroom Brachfeld, Rm. 225 Karen Detlefsen, Moderator

Who Am I? An Exploration of Personal Identity Through Philosophy and Literature Jessica Waber, J. R. Masterman and Demonstration School The presenter will share a curriculum unit that has students explore personal identity through philosophy and literature.

Critical Thinkers are World Changers Charlette Walker, Tilden Middle School The presenter will show how to motivate students to think deeply and in creative ways about topics relevant to them with culturally relevant literature.

Inquiring minds want to know!: Incorporating inquiry in high school English Amanda Schear, Kensington High School Participants will explore the benefits of an inquiry-based approach to literature study. The presenter will share lessons and unit plan ideas that deepen students’ literary analysis through discussion and writing. Attendees will be invited to continue planning and working together in a digital community via a Google Classroom space.

The ARTT Model - Educating the Medically Vulnerable Among Us Ben Franklin, Rm. 218 Judith Bonaduce, Widener University

This interactive session will engage participants in an exploration of ways to meet the needs of the social and medically vulnerable among us, especially individuals who have low literacy and low health literacy.

Visualizing Writing: New Pathways to Literacy Platt Rehearsal, Rm. 236

Word Art: Making Art to Create a Door to Writing Kim Gavin-Pickert, Roberto Clemente Promise Academy

Learn to integrate the Arts in your lesson planning. This session will provide some easy ideas like creative visual journaling, found poems, storyboards, comics, technology diaries and more!

New Writing Opportunities: The Infographic Alima McKnight, Richmond School Learn how to incorporate the use of information graphics to enable students’ ability to decipher and reproduce ideas via a visual presentation. Participants will create an infographic about the session!

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Closing Session: 4:15 to 5:30

Featured Session Writing about Leadership Practice: Class of ‘49, Rm. 230 Issues and Considerations Chair James “Torch” Lytle, former urban school superintendent and practice professor of education leadership at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education Panelists Patricia Cruice, Former Principal, Dobson Elementary School, School District of Philadelphia Noah Tennant, CEO and former principal, Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School Martha Richmond, Coordinator of Academic Advising & Educational Support and Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs, Independent School Discussant Susan L. Lytle, Professor Emerita, University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education

This session will focus on the inquiries of practitioner scholars and their experiences writing about their leadership practice for publication. All panelists are school or charter organization leaders and alumni of Penn GSE’s Mid-Career Program.

Wine and Cheese Reception: 5:30 Class of ‘49, Rm. 230

Join us for a wine and cheese reception immediately following the Repositioning Educational Leadership Panel Discussion. *Raffle Announcements

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2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Dear Educator: We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for students in grades 7 to 12 in the Philadelphia area. The Philadelphia Writing Project is the local affiliate for writing and the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership (PAEP) is the local art affiliate. We encourage you to promote the competition by discussing submission guidelines and procedures with your students. Please pick up a poster at our conference today. For more information on the program, please refer to Scholastic’s website (www.artandwriting.org) or feel free to contact us directly at philadelphiawp@gmail.com. Students may submit an unlimited number of writing submissions, up to two portfolio submissions, and up to sixteen photo submissions. Entry forms for writing submissions are due (postmarked) to the Philadelphia Writing Project by Dec 13, 2018. For writing registration information, please visit: www.artandwriting.org/affiliate/PA001W. Art submissions should be sent to the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership by Dec. 13, 2018. For art registration information, please visit www.artandwriting.org/affiliate/PA001A. All School District of Philadelphia students can submit for free, and fee waivers are available for all students, as-needed. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Latricia Whitfield PhilWP Scholar and Graduate Student at Penn GSE philadelphiawp@gmail.com P.S. Please consider signing up to be a judge for the awards program. Email Latricia if you are interested in volunteering!

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With Special Thanks

The Conference Committee has many people to thank for their support and assistance. We especially would like to thank the following individuals and organizations:

Penn Graduate School of Education

Penn School of Arts and Sciences GSE Information Technology Department

Philadelphia Writing Project Leadership Team Penn Bookstore

National Writing Project All Our Wonderful Presenters, Panelists and Moderators

Sponsors Penn GSE - Reading / Writing / Literacy

Penn GSE - Urban Teaching Apprenticeship Program Penn GSE - Mid-Career Doctoral Program Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Table Resources Penn GSE

Philadelphia Writing Project (PhilWP) Teachers Institute of Philadelphia (TIP)

Penn Museum Library of Congress - Teaching with Primary Sources