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Welcome to the ACPSD TECHFEST/Professional Development In-Service Day.  High school and middle school teachers will meet at Midland Valley HS for TECHFEST in the morning sessions from 8:00 - 11:30, while elementary teachers meet at Aiken HS for morning Professional Development sessions.  The schedule will flip for the afternoon, with all elementary teachers attending afternoon TECHFEST sessions at Midland Valley HS and high school/middle school teachers attending afternoon Professional Development sessions at Aiken HS from 1:00- 3:45.
*Directions: To create your schedule, log into the site via the LOGIN link in the top right.  The SCHED site will recognize your email from your January registration.  Filter the sessions by selecting your school level on the right side.  This will allow you to plan your entire day, for both the TECHFEST at Midland Valley High School and the Professional Development sessions at Aiken High School.
Friday, March 4
 

8:00am EST

Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) Seminar *By Invitation Only
STEM Forward grant program participants will attend the Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) at the Ruth-Patrick Science Center at USCA.

Friday March 4, 2016 8:00am - 4:00pm EST
Ruth Patrick Science Center

8:30am EST

Using Three Levels of Inquiry to Meet the SEPs Head On! Grades K-5 AHS SM 120
Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will conduct a hands-on interactive session that will showcase how Pearson’s South Carolina Interactive Science will address Directed, Guided and Open-Ended Inquiry while making the SEPs come alive in the elementary classroom.

Speakers
TG

Tom Gantt

As a National Board Certified Teacher, Tom Gantt brings the joy of science and teaching together with his unique past experiences. As a former lab scientist and science center educator, Tom combines his research background with 15 years of award-winning teaching of middle school... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Carolina Biological Science for grades 3-5 AHS Library
Limited Capacity seats available

Come see what Carolina Biological has to offer you and your students for the science materials adoption.  Participants will engage in hands on investigations from Carolina Biological's STC and Building Blocks Science Kits designed to meet the 2014 SC Science standards. Demonstrations of the Twig and TigTag technological features will also be shared.

Speakers
DL

Dr. Lewis Blessing

Dr. Lewis Blessing was an elementary and middle grades mathematics and science classroom teacher for twenty-five years in the Miami-Dade County School System. Following his tenure in the classroom, Dr. Blessing worked as an instructor in the professional development department for... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Discovery Education: Science K-5 AHS SM 105
Limited Capacity filling up

Speakers
BF

Brad Fountain

Brad is a passionate educator with over 20 years of educational experience. He began his career teaching in a 3-5 multi-age classroom in rural North Carolina where he utilized some of the earliest educational internet based web resources. He launched one of the first technology based... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

DIY: Data, Interventions, and YOU! AHS B13
Limited Capacity filling up

It's time to take the stress out of data collection. We all know that collecting and analyzing data is crucial to providing quality instruction to our students. However, this process can feel overly time consuming, and thus gets set aside in our day to day instruction. In this session you will learn how to easily track a student's progress and measure the effectiveness of your intervention or instruction without having to sacrifice your weekends. At the end of this session, participants will be able to locate and utilize a variety of paper and digital data collection tools.

Speakers
avatar for Christina Chandler

Christina Chandler

Program Specialist of Section 504, Aiken County Public School District
I am a new member of the Special Programs team and will be the Program Specialist for Section 504 for the 2021/2022 school year. My department, in collaboration with students, schools, families, and the community will work to assist students with disabilities in increasing academic... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

FOSS Science Kits: 3rd grade teachers only AHS SM 113
Limited Capacity filling up

Attendees will participate in grade appropriate hands-on inquiry science instructional strategies.

Speakers
ME

Marylin Enoch

Marilyn Enoch received an AB and a MA degree from the University of Kentucky and taught in Kentucky for 23 years. Her last twelve years of teaching were in a K-5 Science Lab. During her career she received numerous honors and awards including the prestigious Ashland Oil five state... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Getting STEAMed about Reading and Writing with Fairy Tales (Grades K-5) AHS C1
Limited Capacity filling up

At the end of this session, participants will be able to integrate reading and writing into STEAM activities. Popular children's fairy tales will be used to bring STEAM to life in the classroom through interactive read alouds, digital storytelling, journal writing, and STEAM challenges.

Speakers
LF

Lisa Fallaw

Principal, East Aiken School of the Arts
Lisa Fallaw is the principal at East Aiken School of the Arts. Ms. Fallaw has a BA in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education from Clemson University, a M.Ed. in Divergent Learning from Columbia College, and a Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Cambridge College... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Independent Reading: A Structure within the ACPSD Literacy Model AHS C18
Limited Capacity filling up

During this session, participants will experience perhaps the single most important part of any reading block - Independent Reading. By living the process of Independent Reading, participants will go deeper into its purpose and procedures. At the end of the session, participants will be able to implement Independent Reading according to the ACPS Literacy Model.

Speakers
KB

Kristen Buice

2nd grade teacher, Chukker Creek Elementary
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Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Independent Reading: A Structure within the ACPSD Literacy Model AHS Room C14
Limited Capacity seats available

During this session, participants will experience perhaps the single most important part of any reading block - Independent Reading. By living the process of Independent Reading, participants will go deeper into its purpose and procedures. At the end of the session, participants will be able to implement Independent Reading according to the ACPS Literacy Model.

Speakers
avatar for Cat Hamilton

Cat Hamilton

Literacy Coach, North Aiken Elementary
Catherine (Cat) Hamilton serves as the Literacy Coach at North Aiken Elementary School. She loves sharing literacy learning and learning more about all aspects of literacy.



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Independent Reading: A Structure within the ACPSD Literacy Model AHS Room C6
Limited Capacity seats available

During this session, participants will experience perhaps the single most important part of any reading block - Independent Reading. By living the process of Independent Reading, participants will go deeper into its purpose and procedures. At the end of the session, participants will be able to implement Independent Reading according to the ACPS Literacy Model.

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Meyer

Amanda Meyer

Literacy Coach, Redcliffe Elementary
Rita Walden (Gloverville Elementary) and Amanda Meyer (Redcliffe Elementary) are Read to Succeed Coaches in Aiken County. They share a desire to increase reading achievement for all students and to create life-long readers.



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Independent Reading: A Structure within the ACPSD Literacy Model AHS Room C9
Limited Capacity seats available

During this session, participants will experience perhaps the single most important part of any reading block - Independent Reading. By living the process of Independent Reading, participants will go deeper into its purpose and procedures. At the end of the session, participants will be able to implement Independent Reading according to the ACPS Literacy Model.

Speakers
MG

Michelle Green

Reading Coach, Horse Creek Academy
Michelle Green is the Reading Coach at Horse Creek Academy, formerly Midland Valley Preparatory School. She has taught second and third grades, as well as 5th-8th Language Arts, and is passionate about helping students develop a love of reading and writing.



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Interactive Read Alouds AHS SM 114
Limited Capacity filling up

Interactive Read Alouds allow the teacher and students to think about, talk about, and respond to text; it is an active process. Interactive Read Alouds are an important component of effective literacy instruction to improve listening, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, attitudes about reading, and student ability to visualize text. At the end of the session, participants will be able to think more purposefully when planning interactive read alouds.

Speakers
RW

Rita Walden

Rita Walden is a Reading Coach at Gloverville Elementary School. She has taught kindergarten and 2nd grade



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Interactive Read Alouds AHS SM 115
Limited Capacity seats available

Interactive Read Alouds allow the teacher and students to think about, talk about, and respond to text; it is an active process. Interactive Read Alouds are an important component of effective literacy instruction to improve listening, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, attitudes about reading, and student ability to visualize text. At the end of the session, participants will be able to think more purposefully when planning interactive read alouds.

Speakers
avatar for Amber Adams

Amber Adams

WES Literacy Coach, Warrenville Elementary
Ms. Adams has been in education since 1993. She graduated from USCA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master of Education degree in Elementary Education. She has taught fifth grade, fourth grade, and kindergarten. She is currently the Literacy Coach... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Interactive Read Alouds AHS SM 213
Limited Capacity seats available

Read Alouds allow the teacher and students to think about, talk about, and respond to text; it is an active process. Interactive Read Alouds are an important component of effective literacy instruction to improve listening, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, attitudes about reading, and student ability to visualize text. At the end of the session, participants will be able to think more purposefully when planning interactive read alouds.

Speakers
avatar for Kim Livingston

Kim Livingston

Coordinator, Aiken County Public Schools
Kim Livingston is the district Literacy Coordinator for Instructional Programs. Kim is the district liaison for all things Read to Succeed as well as Read 180/System 44. Kim has been in education for over 22 years and has served as a classroom teacher, Literacy Coach, and adjunct... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Interactive Read Alouds AHS SM 214
Limited Capacity seats available

Read Alouds allow the teacher and students to think about, talk about, and respond to text; it is an active process. Interactive Read Alouds are an important component of effective literacy instruction to improve listening, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, attitudes about reading, and student ability to visualize text. At the end of the session, participants will be able to think more purposefully when planning interactive read alouds.

Speakers
avatar for Megan Bush

Megan Bush

K-5 ELA/SS Content Interventionist, Aiken County Public School District
Megan Bush has been in education for 11 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Winthrop University. She completed the certification in Administration from the University of South Carolina-Columbia... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Literacy Centers (Stations): Planning for Purposeful Practice AHS C3
Limited Capacity seats available

Literacy Centers--the answer to the age old question: "What are my students doing while I am working with a small guided reading group?" At the end of this session, using the ACPSD Self-Reflection Rubric, teachers will be able to reflect on the development and implementation of purposeful, authentic reading, writing, and research literacy stations within their classrooms.

Speakers
avatar for Tabatha Hughes

Tabatha Hughes

Literacy Coach, Aiken Elementary
I am beginning my twenty-third year in education where I have taught at all three levels: elementary, middle, and high school. I have a BA in History, a Master's in Education, and a Master's in Educational Administration. Currently, I am entering my seventh year as a Literacy Coach... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Literacy Centers (Stations): Planning for Purposeful Practice AHS SM 112
Limited Capacity filling up

Literacy Centers--the answer to the age old question: "What are my students doing while I am working with a small guided reading group?" At the end of this session, using the ACPSD Self-Reflection Rubric, teachers will be able to reflect on the development and implementation of purposeful, authentic reading, writing, and research literacy stations within their classrooms.

Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Williams

Carolyn Williams

Reading Coach, North Augusta Elementary
Carolyn Williams has been a part of the ACPS District since 1990. Over the years she has spent time teaching in Kindergarten, First and Second grade classrooms. Additionally, she was trained with Reading Recovery and has had the opportunity to be an interventionist at several schools... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Literacy Centers (Stations): Planning for Purposeful Practice AHS SM 210
Limited Capacity seats available

Literacy Centers--the answer to the age old question: "What are my students doing while I am working with a small guided reading group?" At the end of this session, using the ACPSD Self-Reflection Rubric, teachers will be able to reflect on the development and implementation of purposeful, authentic reading, writing, and research literacy stations within their classrooms.

Speakers
KE

Kim Entzminger

Literacy Coach, East Aiken School of the Arts
Kim Entzminger is the Literacy Coach at East Aiken School of the Arts. Prior to serving as Literacy Coach, Mrs. Entzminger was the Reading Recovery Teacher/Reading Interventionist, a kindergarten teacher, and the SST and 504 coordinator at East Aiken School of the Arts. Mrs. Entzminger... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Literacy Centers (Stations): Planning for Purposeful Practice AHS SM 211
Limited Capacity filling up

Literacy Centers--the answer to the age old question: "What are my students doing while I am working with a small guided reading group?" At the end of this session, using the ACPSD Self-Reflection Rubric, teachers will be able to reflect on the development and implementation of purposeful, authentic reading, writing, and research literacy stations within their classrooms.

Speakers
HV

Holly Vaughn

Literacy Coach-Graniteville Ele, Graniteville Elementary School


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Navigating through the Road Blocks of Guided Reading AHS C15
Limited Capacity seats available

The participants will be presented with instruction on using data to drive instructional decisions for implementing Guided Reading in the classroom including: the set-up of Guided Reading, how it works in the classroom, components of the Guided Reading lesson (ACPS Literacy Model), examples of differentiated lessons for K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades. The participants will take away the structures of Guided Reading, how to plan Guided Reading groups and examples of plans to implement within their classroom. We will provide teachers with GRS (Guided Reading Structures) to reduce the barricades, traps or roadblocks teachers experience in the day-to-day routines in the classrooms. At the end of this session, participants will be able to effectively implement Guided Reading with fidelity, in their classroom. They will leave with tools to navigate the roadblocks of Guided Reading.

Speakers
SM

Sheila Matthews

Reading Coach, Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Navigating through the Road Blocks of Guided Reading AHS SM 204
Limited Capacity seats available

The participants will be presented with instruction on using data to drive instructional decisions for implementing Guided Reading in the classroom including: the set-up of Guided Reading, how it works in the classroom, components of the Guided Reading lesson (ACPS Literacy Model), examples of differentiated lessons for K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades. The participants will take away the structures of Guided Reading, how to plan Guided Reading groups and examples of plans to implement within their classroom. We will provide teachers with GRS (Guided Reading Structures) to reduce the barricades, traps or roadblocks teachers experience in the day-to-day routines in the classrooms. At the end of this session, participants will be able to effectively implement Guided Reading with fidelity, in their classroom. They will leave with tools to navigate the roadblocks of Guided Reading.

Speakers
avatar for Breanne Creswell

Breanne Creswell

Literacy Coach
Breanne has been in education for 18 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from University of South Carolina at Aiken and a Masters degree in Literacy: PreK-8th grades from Walden University. Currently, she is pursing an Ed. Specialist degree at... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Navigating through the Road Blocks of Guided Reading AHS SM 205
Limited Capacity seats available

The participants will be presented with instruction on using data to drive instructional decisions for implementing Guided Reading in the classroom including: the set-up of Guided Reading, how it works in the classroom, components of the Guided Reading lesson (ACPS Literacy Model), examples of differentiated lessons for K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades. The participants will take away the structures of Guided Reading, how to plan Guided Reading groups and examples of plans to implement within their classroom. We will provide teachers with GRS (Guided Reading Structures) to reduce the barricades, traps or roadblocks teachers experience in the day-to-day routines in the classrooms. At the end of this session, participants will be able to effectively implement Guided Reading with fidelity, in their classroom. They will leave with tools to navigate the roadblocks of Guided Reading.

Speakers
avatar for Julie Yonn

Julie Yonn

Literacy Coach, Byrd Elementary School
Julie has been teaching for 26 years. She has taught every grade from Kindergarten - 8th grade, spending most of her time in Kindergarten and First grade. She is a graduate of USC-Aiken with a degree in Elementary Education, and holds a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Really Effective Writing Instruction AHS SM 212
Limited Capacity filling up

At the end of the session, participants will be able to go back to their classrooms and use effective strategies to increase the volume of authentic writing opportunities for all students.

Speakers
avatar for Vernon Williams

Vernon Williams

Literacy Coach, J.D. Lever Elementary School
Vernon Williams is a veteran, ELA instructor who has found research-based, tried and true ways to engage all students in authentic reading and writing opportunities. His passion for literacy is evident in his instructional practices, the way he interacts with students, and in the... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Shared Reading AHS SM 215
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will experience a shared reading model and work collaboratively to make classroom connections. Participants will benefit by understanding the components of shared reading and why it is an important part of reading instruction.. At the end of this session, participants will be able to utilize shared reading to explicitly model how proficient readers approach the demand of text.

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Shared Reading Grades 3-5 AHS SM 111
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will experience a shared reading model and work collaboratively to make classroom connections. Participants will benefit by understanding the components of shared reading and why it is an important part of reading instruction. At the end of this session, participants will be able to utilize shared reading to explicitly model how proficient readers approach the demands of text.

Speakers
JM

Joy Mosca

Joy Mosca is a 4th grade teacherl. In her 37- year career as an educator, she has taught grades 2 - 5 and has worked in both middle and high school as a reading coach. She has taught reading recovery students and intervention groups in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5. As a Language Arts... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Shared Reading Grades K-2 AHS SM 110
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will experience a shared reading model and work collaboratively to make classroom connections. Participants will benefit by understanding the components of shared reading and why it is an important part of reading instruction. At the end of this session, participants will be able to utilize shared reading to explicitly model how proficient readers approach the demands of text.

Speakers


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

SMART Classroom Management AHS B14
Limited Capacity filling up

While our focus on rigorous academic instruction is vastly important, developing and supporting appropriate behaviors cannot be forgotten.  Shifting our thinking from "behavior management" to "behavior instruction" is a great first step to begin to address all of the new issues that are arising.  Classroom management is about far more than just a few rules and consequences.  Come discover how to set up your classroom for behavioral success!

Speakers
BT

Beth Taylor

XSEL Director


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Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Word Nerds: Strategic Vocabulary Instruction AHS B10
Limited Capacity full

We will provide an overview of the book Word Nerds and how teachers are implementing more purposeful vocabulary instruction.

Speakers
DA

Dr. Amy McClure

Dr. McClure is the principal at Belvedere Elementary. She has been an elementary teacher, elementary/middle instructional coach, and administrator.


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Accessing Reports on the SRI Portal and Applying Data in the Classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) Computer Lab 213
Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, participants will learn to access various reports on the SRI Portal. Participants will also learn how Kennedy MS uses the data from SRI as one tool to identify and assist students in need.

Speakers
DH

David Hanna

Distrtict Testing Coordinator, Aiken County Office of Accountability and Assessment
I am in my 21st year in the Aiken County Public School District and my 5th year as the District Testing Coordinator.  Prior to serving as the District Testing Coordinator, I was a Middle Level Assistant Principal for 5 years and a High School Math Teacher for 11 years.  Please feel... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Compass Overview - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 224
Limited Capacity full

Participants will recieve an overview of the Compass program for Middle and High School students.

Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Gibbons

Kimberly Gibbons

Professional Development Specialist, CompassLearning
I am a former Georgia ELA Middle School teacher and in my sixth year with CompassLearning. I am also a published writer, The Teacher's Right Hand, 2001. I enjoy working with teachers and providing support with implementing our Compass solutions.
avatar for Rob Thatcher

Rob Thatcher

Professional Development Speicalist, Compass Learning
I manage all aspects of client accounts including extensive pre and post-sales support, planning for effective implementations, managing data analysis, and continually striving to ensure overall customer satisfaction and successful outcomes. I am effectively facilitating the implementation... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Compass Overview - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 303
Limited Capacity full

Participants will recieve an overview of the Compass program for Middle and High School students.

Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Gibbons

Kimberly Gibbons

Professional Development Specialist, CompassLearning
I am a former Georgia ELA Middle School teacher and in my sixth year with CompassLearning. I am also a published writer, The Teacher's Right Hand, 2001. I enjoy working with teachers and providing support with implementing our Compass solutions.
avatar for Rob Thatcher

Rob Thatcher

Professional Development Speicalist, Compass Learning
I manage all aspects of client accounts including extensive pre and post-sales support, planning for effective implementations, managing data analysis, and continually striving to ensure overall customer satisfaction and successful outcomes. I am effectively facilitating the implementation... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Cool ways for using the tools we already have - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 217
Limited Capacity full

Tricks, tips, and ideas for Office 365 programs

Speakers
avatar for Chris Emerling

Chris Emerling

Chris Emerling, who desperately needs to rewrite his bio, has taught for 21 years in the Aiken County School District. He currently teaches AP Language and Composition, AP Seminar, AP Research, and Virtual English IV at North Augusta High School.  He was formerly in Aiken County's... Read More →
avatar for Elisabeth Hardy

Elisabeth Hardy

Multilingual Learner Program Coordinator, Aiken County Public School District
Dr. Elisabeth Blumer Hardy, an educator in the Aiken County Public School District and 2016 District Teacher of the Year, has 30 years of public-school teaching experience across all grades and is a 2017-2018 SC Honor Roll Teacher. Currently, she serves as the Title III / Multilingual... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

OneNote & Schoology: Making Both Work With or Without Classroom Devices - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 220
Limited Capacity full

Participants will receive a brief introduction to OneNote CLASS Notebook and Schoology. Setting up a virtual class notebook will be modeled and explained in detail. Participants will see how a local math teacher with 1:1 devices uses OneNote Class NB and Schoology daily in her classroom. For those participants that do not have a 1:1 classroom, they will see how a local science teacher is beginning to implement the virtual notebook and Schoology into her weekly instruction.

Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Daniels

Elizabeth Daniels

Hello there!!!! Currently I teach at Silver Bluff High School. I have been at SBHS for 6 years teaching Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, and Physical Science. I love to learn new ways to make my teaching relevant and effective. The only... Read More →
avatar for Nichole Mack

Nichole Mack

Math Teacher, Silver Bluff HS
Niki Mack has taught for 21 years in the Aiken County School District. She currently teaches Algebra 1 CP, Math Assistance, Algebra 2 Honors, and Probability & Statistics. Niki's home school is Silver Bluff High School where she is the department chair and Junior Class sponsor.



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Using Lexile Levels within Destiny and Discus *Large Capacity Session - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Media Center
Limited Capacity filling up

Participants will obtain the skills necessary to search the Destiny Library System for books within specific Lexile ranges and how to view the Lexile score for books in the library and articles in DISCUS.

Speakers
avatar for Sue Anne

Sue Anne

Library Media Specialist Midland Valley High SchoolWe believe reading has the power to change lives.
avatar for Marcia Beja

Marcia Beja

Media Specialist, Midland Valley High School
Career-changer -- from graphic designer / production manager to media specialist (MLIS USC-Columbia). Especially interested in digital media and ways that technology can foster literacy. In love with scdiscus.org.
MW

Michelle Wells

North Augusta High School


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Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

10 Things You Didn't Now Your Ipad Could Do to Help Reach All Learners - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 221
Limited Capacity full

Participants will come away with hands on experience and information regarding key features built into Ipads for students with special needs. They will see how Ipads can offer a rich set of accessibility features that can be customized to help diverse learners succeed. Examples of how other educators are successfully using the technology with their special needs students.

Speakers
avatar for Jeff Harting

Jeff Harting

Assistant Principal
Mr. Harting is an administrator at the Middle Level in the ACPSD system. He has a background in business and Special Education. Mr. Harting has a Masters in Special Education and Education Specialists degree in School Leadership. The goal of leadership for Mr. Harting is to effect... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

3D Printing - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 409
Limited Capacity full

Curious about 3D Printing? Come learn what 3d Printing is, how to design something in Autodesk 123D, and see how it is then exported to the printer.

Speakers
CB

Charles Boese

System Administrator


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Census makes interesting graphs - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 407
Limited Capacity seats available

How to use TI 83/84 to make scatter plots using real world data (census) and creating functions to match the data

Speakers
RS

Russell Saunders

Teacher, Aiken County


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Classroom Performance System - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 308
Limited Capacity seats available

The Classroom Performance System (CPS) is a classroom presentation, participation, testing, and grading system by Turning Technologies (https://www.turningtechnologies.com/). With the use of handheld input devices (we call them “clickers”), students are able to test their comprehension at particular points in a PowerPoint presentation. They are also able to be tested either by a student-paced system (with a clicker and paper test), or classroom-paced (with a clicker and projector). In conjunction with Grade Book, a teacher can have an entire class’s exam graded and in Power School before the period ends.

Speakers
avatar for Lee Self II

Lee Self II

Naval Science Instructor, Midland Valley High School NJROTC
Chief Self is originally from Birmingham, Alabama, and is the Naval Science Instructor at Midland Valley High School.  He teaches first year Naval Science and coaches the NJROTC drill team and color guard.  He retired from the Navy in October of 2011 as a Chief Hospital... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

DANGER.com - Internet Safety for ALL *Large Capacity Session - TECHFEST (MVHS) Auditorium
Limited Capacity seats available

DANGER.com: NetSmartz, a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Brought to you by Maryann Burgess, an officer with Aiken Department of Public Safety, this workshop is a must for all educators.

This multimedia Internet safety workshop will explore topics such as cyber bullying, social networking, and learning to think safely through animations and real-life stories. We will also touch on the growing problem of human trafficking as it relates to online activities. NetSmartz can help you better protect your children while they're online. NetSmartz is brought to you by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and is a leader in educating parents, communities, tweens, teens, and younger children on internet safety.

Speakers
avatar for Maryann Burgess

Maryann Burgess

Captain, City of Aiken - Department of Public Safety
Maryann Burgess currently serves as Captain over the Juvenile Division for the City of Aiken, Department of Public Safety investigating crimes against children and crimes children commit. Captain Burgess formerly managed the (adult) Criminal Investigative Division, and was a K-9... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

EDpuzzle: Adding meaning to your videos - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 216
Limited Capacity filling up

Participants will leave understanding how to use EDpuzzle in the classroom. Participants will be provided ideas to use this in the classroom and in flipped classroom settings. Participants will also be shown how to embed videos into their school fusion page.

Speakers

EdPuzzle pptx

Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Enrich-IEP for School Level Administrators - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 408
Limited Capacity seats available

Viewing and locating special educaiton information in Enrich, reports, compliance tips

Speakers
AB

Amy Bryce

Coordinator, Special Programs
Amy Bryce is the Coordinator for Compliance in the Department of Special Programs.
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Cathy Pitts

Special Education Teacher, Redcliffe Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Flipping the Classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 307
Limited Capacity full

Identify strategies to transform your classroom into a student-centered, project-centered learning experience.

Speakers
MB

Mallory Bodine

Mallory Bodine is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in Middle Level Education (Science and Social Studies), and a Master of Curriculum and Instruction from Augusta University. After teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science she took the role of CTE-STEM... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Fun with Coding! - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 414
Limited Capacity seats available

Intro to computer science basics in a format that's fun and accessible to all learners.  Includes fundamentals, pedagogy, overview of the online curriculum, teacher dashboard, strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities and ways to incorporate computer science into your existing curriculum.  

Speakers
avatar for Ann Puckett

Ann Puckett

Code.org Affiliate Trainer, Code.org
Ann is a software developer with a passion for all things education and especially loves kid's creativity and imagination. She has always believed every child has a unique spark whether it be music, sports or computer science. This point was driven home after watching her own children... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Gamifying Assessments - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 305
Limited Capacity full

Take your assessments to another level! Learn some ways to add excitement to your assessments with Gamifying Assessments. These tools can be utlized by any educator and will make students LOVE assessments!

Speakers
avatar for Alvina T Jackson

Alvina T Jackson

Aiken County Career & Technology Center, Aiken County School District
ACPSD CATE Program Specialist at the Aiken County Career & Technology Center and CATE Virtual Instructor for the Aiken County Virtual Academy (ACVA).


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Imagine a classroom so bright you have to wear shades - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 306
Limited Capacity seats available

Imagine dynamic “in the moment” student collaboration where ANY content, ANY connection, ANY device becomes accessible ANYwhere. Introducing ClassFlow 4.0! The award winning cloud-based lesson delivery system, which has been shining light on the transformation of the modern classroom, now includes ClassFlow desktop! Turning ANY content into shareable content with full assessment capabilities. Pair this new feature with ClassFlow Connect to create a solution that allows for multi-user mirroring, instant white-boarding, and multi-browser accessibility, taking your classroom devices to the next level. Put on your shades, sign up at classflow.com and bring a device to revolutionize student engagement.

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Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Mixin' it up. It's not just a PowerPoint - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 419
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn how to use Office Mix. There are many uses from flipping their classroom, assessing student comprehension, review tool, great for homebound students.....the list goes on and on.

Speakers
avatar for Carolyn McCurdy

Carolyn McCurdy

Science, Aiken High


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

One Note: Organizing and sharing content with colleageus and students - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 311
Limited Capacity seats available

This session will highlight how One Note can allow you to organize, present and share materials with students and teaching teams. You will learn how the One Note in the cloud will allow you access to content across devices, and you can explore the tasks tools for reminders and calendar alerts. I will show you how to teach students to use One Note to organize resources in research projects, organize their materials, and create to-do lists.

Speakers
avatar for Angie Drake

Angie Drake

Curriculum Technology Specialist, Aiken County Public Schools
I taught French at Midland Valley for seven years, with five years in the Full Circle Technology program. I earned my Masters degree in Educational technology in 2020. As a Curriculum Technology Specialist, I am now able to help teachers transform their classrooms, personalize learning... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Plickers and Newsela in Middle and High School Classes - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 313
Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will learn how to use Plickers and Newsela.com to quickly assess student understanding

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Removing the Lecture: Using EDpuzzle in a Flipped and Blended Classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 201
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will leave this session understanding how to incorporate principles of a flipped classroom into their instruction.

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Schooling with Schoology - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 401
Limited Capacity filling up

Put your classroom all in one place by utilizing Schoology.com. Participants will learn how to create assignments, blogs, videos, and access/grade student work. They will be able to experiment with student access, submission of files, and daily communication opportunities. Teachers will also learn how to link videos, documents, and resources to assignments. If time allots, teachers will have the opportunity to learn how to clip videos for student use.

Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Prandy

Stephanie Prandy

Stephanie Prandy is a Nationally Board Certified teacher at Kennedy Middle School. She teaches 7th Grade Geography and coaches Volleyball and Basketball. 


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Schoology 101 - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 420
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn the basics of Schoology including classroom updates, folders, parental access, calendar and gradebook.

Speakers
AB

Amanda Burnside

Support Specialist –Science, Aiken County Public School District
Amanda Burnside, M.Ed. is the Middle Level Science Support Specialist for Aiken County Public Schools where she was recognized as a Professional Staff Member of the Year. She promotes effective instruction by empowering every teacher with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

So I got the FCT grant- what now? - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 218
Limited Capacity seats available

You are lucky for several reasons, one of them being that you have approximately 40 teacher friends who have been doing it now for a year. In this session, I intend to present information that can provide you with some information regarding what works, what does not work, and why Schoology. If you are part of this program, or look forward to being a part of this program in the next few school years, this is the session for you!

Speakers
avatar for Dustin Fowler

Dustin Fowler

Virtual Learning Coordinator, Aiken County Public School District
Mr. Fowler is Social Studies certified, with a Masters in Teaching from the University of South Carolina. He also has a Masters in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina He has attended 11 graduation ceremonies as a teacher at Midland Valley. He facilitates... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Tech Facts - FAQ - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 315
Limited Capacity seats available

Do you have questions about word-orders, blocked sites, broken computers, etc.? Participants will leave understanding the proper procedures to a variety of technology related items.

Speakers
avatar for Don Pencille

Don Pencille

Director of Technology, Aiken County School District


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Tech Tools You Can Use - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 219
Limited Capacity filling up

Participants will leave the session with new web-based/app. technology tools that can be used in the classroom and tools that will engage students.

Speakers
avatar for Lydia Boswell

Lydia Boswell

Science Teacher, Aiken High School
avatar for Linda Edenfield

Linda Edenfield

Mathematics Teacher, Aiken County Public Schools
I am a high school mathematics teacher. I like to kayak on lakes and rivers. As well as like to ride mountain bikes on single track trails.


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

The Multi-Literacy Survey Says… - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 212
Limited Capacity seats available

You have web designers, readers, screenwriters, and composers in your class! See how creating and utilizing multi-literacy surveys and web 2.0 tools can help you differentiate and facilitate student learning in all subject areas.

Speakers
avatar for Kennita Hairston

Kennita Hairston

Library/Media Specialist, Jackson STEM Middle School


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

The Myth of the Digital Native - - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 210
Limited Capacity seats available

A wealth of valid, reliable data shows that while young people are using the internet and social networks more than ever, many have no real idea of how best to use these tools or truly implement technology. Teachers will leave with a better understanding of the truths and exaggerations that shape how we view student’s usage, understanding, and acceptance of technology.

Speakers
avatar for David Harris

David Harris

Assistant Principal, North Augusta High School
Assistant Principal, North Augusta High School.


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Using the Epson 595 Interactive Projector - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 424
Limited Capacity seats available

Having troubles using your new interactive projector? Come learn from an Epson professional how to use Epson's Easy Interactive Tools

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Visual Metaphors: Nudging Students to the Highest DOK - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 403
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will discern the power of a visual metaphor, an image to represent a theme, to elevate student thinking and writing about a particular subject. Attendees will understand concept and process, view student work, reflect collaboratively upon that work, and select visual metaphors of their own to accompany selected poetry.

Speakers
avatar for Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins

Sally Jenkins teaches English I and Advanced 7th ELA at LBC.  She is National Board Certified and has taught in Aiken County schools for over 20 years. Sally feels fortunate to be an Aiken County Full Circle Technology teacher which allows her to facilitate the learning of her students... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Family Engagement + Students with Disabilities = Successful Transition (Please note** in the session description) AHS room C16
Limited Capacity seats available

This session is highly encouraged for ACPS Special Education Teachers, Administrators, and Related Service Providers.  

**This is a double session.  Part 1 will begin at 8:30 and Part 2 will begin at 9:30.  The double session will end at 10:15.  When signing up for this session, participants are signing up for both parts and must remain in the session for both parts.  

Session description(outcomes): Participants will have:

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    • Viewed the IEP process from a parent perspective
    • Reviewed local and state level resources and how to access more information, including but not limited to, referral processes 

o   Received information to share with parents of students with disabilities related to Transition during Elementary, Middle and High school


Speakers
avatar for Jennifer  Minichan

Jennifer Minichan

School Counselor, ACPSD
My name is Jennifer Minichan and I have been in Education for over 30 years as elementary counselor, Program Specialist at the district level with Special Programs, and the last six years as a middle school counselor. I have discovered my passion for working with middle school students... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Fitnessgram 101 Required for PE teachers not serving on Curriculum Teams AHS Computer Lab A8
Limited Capacity seats available

Audience: K-12 PE teachers only

Description: We will explore the new Fitnessgram software and how to set up tests.  Please make sure you can log in to the new software before Friday (email Lori Secrist if you can't lsecrist@acpsd.net).  Bring any questions you may have thus far.   


Speakers
avatar for Lori Secrist

Lori Secrist

Lori Secrist has taught elementary physical education for Aiken County for several years, served as the assistant principal for the Center for Innovative Learning, and now serves as the District Health and PE coordinator for Aiken County Schools and teaches at Aiken Intermediate... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

The ART of Integration - How Great Art Educators Support Core Content REQUIRED for all art teachers AHS A6
Limited Capacity seats available

Creating a rich arts curriculum is more than just painting and drawing.  Integrating the core subject areas will engage your students in learning, reinforce concepts learned in their core classes, and help support student learning in your own classes.  In this session, we will talk about why we need to integrate other subjects, look a the scope of concepts covered in each grade level, and identify ways to incorporate those concepts into our current lessons.  We will create new lessons and purposefully plan the integration of other subjects. 

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

'Excel'erate Your Knowledge *Admin/Guidance - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 302
Limited Capacity filling up

Participants will leave with useful tips to using a variety of tools within Excel in order to better examine school data, which includes using Excel to produce surveys, validate data in spreadsheets with dropdown menus, create mail merges, use vlookup function to merge student data from multiple spreadsheets, link-and-embed data into Word or PowerPoint, and utilize formulas to compile and produce test statistics for analysis. This session is not for the novice, but perfect for someone who knows how to create a spreadsheet and export/input data that wants to expand their knowledge about Excel in order to enable members of their organization to communicate more efficiently and effectively about data.
*This is a double session, 8:30-10:15. 
*Session is intended for: Administration/Guidance/School Test Coordinators/High School
*Please bring your own device to this session.

Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Kolmar

Jennifer Kolmar

Assistant Principal, Aiken High
avatar for Martha Messick

Martha Messick

Principal, Aiken Scholars Academy
Martha Messick currently serves as the Principal of Aiken Scholars Academy. Prior to that, she served as an Assistant Principal at South Aiken High School and taught Social Studies at South Aiken High School and at White Knoll High School in Lexington, SC.



Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

R180/S44 Digital Tools (Half-day session)- TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 416
Limited Capacity seats available

Now that you've been using the program for a little bit, it's time for a deeper dive into the digital tools you and your students have available. This session will focus on SAM, Teacher Dashboard, Interactive Teaching System and the student programs. You will need your Implementation Guide, Reports Guide (PARG - R180; SARG - S44); and the Software Overview (R180 or S44).
This session is for all Read 180 and/or System 44 teachers.

Speakers
EB

Eva Brown

Project Manager, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Eva Brown began her educational career teaching second grade in 1996 in Somerville, Massachusetts. There, she initiated an after-school foundational literacy tutoring program for her most at-risk students. Subsequently, Eva taught fourth and fifth grade in Fairfax County, Virginia... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

8:30am EST

Elementary Counseling, Best Practices Required Session for ELEMENTARY Guidance Counselors held in Room 54 of the District Office
Limited Capacity seats available

Elementary counselors will participate in a sharing session of best practices. There will be an emphasis on sharing ways to integrate technology into their work with students.

Speakers
avatar for Gina Bassford

Gina Bassford

Mrs. Bassford is the Coordinator for Counseling and Career Services for ACPS. She has earned masters degrees in Secondary Education and Counseling. Currently, Mrs. Bassford serves on the Executive Boards for the Palmetto State School Counselor Assn. and the Aiken County Child Advocacy... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 11:30am EST
District Office

8:30am EST

Using the Psychological Processing Analyzer to determine Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses: REQUIRED session for all SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS AHS room C13
Limited Capacity seats available

School Psychologists will be meeting to review specific learning disability cases using the Psychological Processing Analyzer.

Speakers
avatar for Philip Young

Philip Young

Coordinator of Evaluation & Student Services, Aiken County Public Schools


Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 11:30am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

8:30am EST

Music Professional Development :USCA REQUIRED session for all Music teachers: USCA Etherredge Center Room 125

According to the Kennedy Center’s Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) Program, arts integration is an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form. Students engage in a creative process which connects an art form and another subject area and meets evolving objectives in both.

This professional learning will provide Aiken County General Music Teachers with standards-based instructional ideas and strategies that integrate music with other assessed subjects in the school’s curriculum. Through presentations and active engagement in instructional activities, participants will become equipped to authentically integrate other core subjects into music instruction, which will aid in improving student’s academic performance. Participants will also develop appropriate formative and summative assessments designed to determine students’ mastery of music concepts and skills.

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 8:30am - 2:30pm EST
USCA

9:30am EST

Using Three Levels of Inquiry to Meet the SEPs Head On! Grades K-5 AHS SM 120
Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will conduct a hands-on interactive session that will showcase how Pearson’s South Carolina Interactive Science will address Directed, Guided and Open-Ended Inquiry while making the SEPs come alive in the elementary classroom.

Speakers
TG

Tom Gantt

As a National Board Certified Teacher, Tom Gantt brings the joy of science and teaching together with his unique past experiences. As a former lab scientist and science center educator, Tom combines his research background with 15 years of award-winning teaching of middle school... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Carolina Biological Science for grades 3-5 AHS Library
Limited Capacity seats available

Come see what Carolina Biological has to offer you and your students for the science materials adoption.  Participants will engage in hands on investigations from Carolina Biological's STC and Building Blocks Science Kits designed to meet the 2014 SC Science standards. Demonstrations of the Twig and TigTag technological features will also be shared.

Speakers
DL

Dr. Lewis Blessing

Dr. Lewis Blessing was an elementary and middle grades mathematics and science classroom teacher for twenty-five years in the Miami-Dade County School System. Following his tenure in the classroom, Dr. Blessing worked as an instructor in the professional development department for... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Discovery Education: Science K-5 AHS SM 105
Limited Capacity filling up

Take a deeper dive into the Discovery Education Science Techbook!  Discovery Education Science Techbook™ promotes deeper levels of science understanding through inquiry. We will introduce participants to features of the Discovery Education Science Techbook™ and provide time for hands-on exploration of the rich resources within the service.

Speakers
BF

Brad Fountain

Brad is a passionate educator with over 20 years of educational experience. He began his career teaching in a 3-5 multi-age classroom in rural North Carolina where he utilized some of the earliest educational internet based web resources. He launched one of the first technology based... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

DIY: Data, Interventions, and YOU! AHS B13
Limited Capacity full

It's time to take the stress out of data collection. We all know that collecting and analyzing data is crucial to providing quality instruction to our students. However, this process can feel overly time consuming, and thus gets set aside in our day to day instruction. In this session you will learn how to easily track a student's progress and measure the effectiveness of your intervention or instruction without having to sacrifice your weekends. At the end of this session, participants will be able to locate and utilize a variety of paper and digital data collection tools.

Speakers
avatar for Christina Chandler

Christina Chandler

Program Specialist of Section 504, Aiken County Public School District
I am a new member of the Special Programs team and will be the Program Specialist for Section 504 for the 2021/2022 school year. My department, in collaboration with students, schools, families, and the community will work to assist students with disabilities in increasing academic... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Extended School Year under IDEA (ESY) AHS room B6 REQUIRED SESSION for all new special education teachers and service providers
Limited Capacity filling up

This is an informational session about the logistics of ESY.  Details to assist with whether a student receiving special education services qualifies for ESY, as well as technical assistance regarding Enrich documentation.  This is required for all new special education teachers and service providers.  This session is optinal for special education teachers and service providers who want a refresher session. 

Speakers
avatar for Amy Margaret MacDougall

Amy Margaret MacDougall

Amy Margaret MacDougall started teaching special education in alternative settings, elementary special education, and general education in middle grades.  In administration she has served as an assistant principal in elementary and middle school settings.  At the district... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

FOSS Science Kits: 4th grade teachers only AHS SM 113
Limited Capacity seats available

Attendees will participate in grade appropriate hands-on inquiry science instructional strategies.

Speakers
ME

Marylin Enoch

Marilyn Enoch received an AB and a MA degree from the University of Kentucky and taught in Kentucky for 23 years. Her last twelve years of teaching were in a K-5 Science Lab. During her career she received numerous honors and awards including the prestigious Ashland Oil five state... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Getting STEAMed about Reading and Writing with Fairy Tales (Grades K-5) AHS C1
Limited Capacity full

At the end of this session, participants will be able to integrate reading and writing into STEAM activities. Popular children's fairy tales will be used to bring STEAM to life in the classroom through interactive read alouds, digital storytelling, journal writing, and STEAM challenges.

Speakers
LF

Lisa Fallaw

Principal, East Aiken School of the Arts
Lisa Fallaw is the principal at East Aiken School of the Arts. Ms. Fallaw has a BA in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education from Clemson University, a M.Ed. in Divergent Learning from Columbia College, and a Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Cambridge College... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Guided Reading and the Early Stages of Learning to Read (Grades K-1) AHS B10
Limited Capacity full

This session will focus on how to teach Guided Reading groups in the very early stages of students learning to read. 

Speakers
avatar for Amy Coleman

Amy Coleman

2nd Grade Teacher, Belvedere Elementary
I have a background in Reading Recovery for twelve years. However, I went back to the classroom several years ago teaching Third Grade at Belvedere Elementary and will begin teaching in Second Grade 2021-22 school year. I have a Masters + 30 in Literacy and Nationally Board Certified... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Independent Reading: A Structure within the ACPSD Literacy Model AHS C18
Limited Capacity seats available

During this session, participants will experience perhaps the single most important part of any reading block - Independent Reading. By living the process of Independent Reading, participants will go deeper into its purpose and procedures. At the end of the session, participants will be able to implement Independent Reading according to the ACPS Literacy Model.

Speakers
KB

Kristen Buice

2nd grade teacher, Chukker Creek Elementary
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Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Independent Reading: A Structure within the ACPSD Literacy Model AHS Room C14
Limited Capacity seats available

During this session, participants will experience perhaps the single most important part of any reading block - Independent Reading. By living the process of Independent Reading, participants will go deeper into its purpose and procedures. At the end of the session, participants will be able to implement Independent Reading according to the ACPS Literacy Model.

Speakers
avatar for Cat Hamilton

Cat Hamilton

Literacy Coach, North Aiken Elementary
Catherine (Cat) Hamilton serves as the Literacy Coach at North Aiken Elementary School. She loves sharing literacy learning and learning more about all aspects of literacy.


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Independent Reading: A Structure within the ACPSD Literacy Model AHS Room C6
Limited Capacity seats available

During this session, participants will experience perhaps the single most important part of any reading block - Independent Reading. By living the process of Independent Reading, participants will go deeper into its purpose and procedures. At the end of the session, participants will be able to implement Independent Reading according to the ACPS Literacy Model.

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Meyer

Amanda Meyer

Literacy Coach, Redcliffe Elementary
Rita Walden (Gloverville Elementary) and Amanda Meyer (Redcliffe Elementary) are Read to Succeed Coaches in Aiken County. They share a desire to increase reading achievement for all students and to create life-long readers.



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Independent Reading: A Structure within the ACPSD Literacy Model AHS Room C9
Limited Capacity seats available

During this session, participants will experience perhaps the single most important part of any reading block - Independent Reading. By living the process of Independent Reading, participants will go deeper into its purpose and procedures. At the end of the session, participants will be able to implement Independent Reading according to the ACPS Literacy Model.

Speakers
MG

Michelle Green

Reading Coach, Horse Creek Academy
Michelle Green is the Reading Coach at Horse Creek Academy, formerly Midland Valley Preparatory School. She has taught second and third grades, as well as 5th-8th Language Arts, and is passionate about helping students develop a love of reading and writing.



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Interactive Read Alouds AHS SM 114
Limited Capacity filling up

Interactive Read Alouds allow the teacher and students to think about, talk about, and respond to text; it is an active process. Interactive Read Alouds are an important component of effective literacy instruction to improve listening, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, attitudes about reading, and student ability to visualize text. At the end of the session, participants will be able to think more purposefully when planning interactive read alouds.

Speakers
RW

Rita Walden

Rita Walden is a Reading Coach at Gloverville Elementary School. She has taught kindergarten and 2nd grade



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Interactive Read Alouds AHS SM 115
Limited Capacity seats available

Interactive Read Alouds allow the teacher and students to think about, talk about, and respond to text; it is an active process. Interactive Read Alouds are an important component of effective literacy instruction to improve listening, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, attitudes about reading, and student ability to visualize text. At the end of the session, participants will be able to think more purposefully when planning interactive read alouds.

Speakers
avatar for Amber Adams

Amber Adams

WES Literacy Coach, Warrenville Elementary
Ms. Adams has been in education since 1993. She graduated from USCA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master of Education degree in Elementary Education. She has taught fifth grade, fourth grade, and kindergarten. She is currently the Literacy Coach... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Interactive Read Alouds AHS SM 213
Limited Capacity seats available

Read Alouds allow the teacher and students to think about, talk about, and respond to text; it is an active process. Interactive Read Alouds are an important component of effective literacy instruction to improve listening, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, attitudes about reading, and student ability to visualize text. At the end of the session, participants will be able to think more purposefully when planning interactive read alouds.

Speakers
avatar for Kim Livingston

Kim Livingston

Coordinator, Aiken County Public Schools
Kim Livingston is the district Literacy Coordinator for Instructional Programs. Kim is the district liaison for all things Read to Succeed as well as Read 180/System 44. Kim has been in education for over 22 years and has served as a classroom teacher, Literacy Coach, and adjunct... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Interactive Read Alouds AHS SM 214
Limited Capacity seats available

Read Alouds allow the teacher and students to think about, talk about, and respond to text; it is an active process. Interactive Read Alouds are an important component of effective literacy instruction to improve listening, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, attitudes about reading, and student ability to visualize text. At the end of the session, participants will be able to think more purposefully when planning interactive read alouds.

Speakers
avatar for Megan Bush

Megan Bush

K-5 ELA/SS Content Interventionist, Aiken County Public School District
Megan Bush has been in education for 11 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Winthrop University. She completed the certification in Administration from the University of South Carolina-Columbia... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Literacy Centers (Stations): Planning for Purposeful Practice AHS C3
Limited Capacity seats available

Literacy Centers--the answer to the age old question: "What are my students doing while I am working with a small guided reading group?" At the end of this session, using the ACPSD Self-Reflection Rubric, teachers will be able to reflect on the development and implementation of purposeful, authentic reading, writing, and research literacy stations within their classrooms.

Speakers
avatar for Tabatha Hughes

Tabatha Hughes

Literacy Coach, Aiken Elementary
I am beginning my twenty-third year in education where I have taught at all three levels: elementary, middle, and high school. I have a BA in History, a Master's in Education, and a Master's in Educational Administration. Currently, I am entering my seventh year as a Literacy Coach... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Literacy Centers (Stations): Planning for Purposeful Practice AHS SM 112
Limited Capacity filling up

Literacy Centers--the answer to the age old question: "What are my students doing while I am working with a small guided reading group?" At the end of this session, using the ACPSD Self-Reflection Rubric, teachers will be able to reflect on the development and implementation of purposeful, authentic reading, writing, and research literacy stations within their classrooms.

Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Williams

Carolyn Williams

Reading Coach, North Augusta Elementary
Carolyn Williams has been a part of the ACPS District since 1990. Over the years she has spent time teaching in Kindergarten, First and Second grade classrooms. Additionally, she was trained with Reading Recovery and has had the opportunity to be an interventionist at several schools... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Literacy Centers (Stations): Planning for Purposeful Practice AHS SM 210
Limited Capacity filling up

Literacy Centers--the answer to the age old question: "What are my students doing while I am working with a small guided reading group?" At the end of this session, using the ACPSD Self-Reflection Rubric, teachers will be able to reflect on the development and implementation of purposeful, authentic reading, writing, and research literacy stations within their classrooms.

Speakers
KE

Kim Entzminger

Literacy Coach, East Aiken School of the Arts
Kim Entzminger is the Literacy Coach at East Aiken School of the Arts. Prior to serving as Literacy Coach, Mrs. Entzminger was the Reading Recovery Teacher/Reading Interventionist, a kindergarten teacher, and the SST and 504 coordinator at East Aiken School of the Arts. Mrs. Entzminger... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Literacy Centers (Stations): Planning for Purposeful Practice AHS SM 211
Limited Capacity seats available

Literacy Centers--the answer to the age old question: "What are my students doing while I am working with a small guided reading group?" At the end of this session, using the ACPSD Self-Reflection Rubric, teachers will be able to reflect on the development and implementation of purposeful, authentic reading, writing, and research literacy stations within their classrooms.

Speakers
HV

Holly Vaughn

Literacy Coach-Graniteville Ele, Graniteville Elementary School


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Navigating through the Road Blocks of Guided Reading AHS C15
Limited Capacity seats available

The participants will be presented with instruction on using data to drive instructional decisions for implementing Guided Reading in the classroom including: the set-up of Guided Reading, how it works in the classroom, components of the Guided Reading lesson (ACPS Literacy Model), examples of differentiated lessons for K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades. The participants will take away the structures of Guided Reading, how to plan Guided Reading groups and examples of plans to implement within their classroom. We will provide teachers with GRS (Guided Reading Structures) to reduce the barricades, traps or roadblocks teachers experience in the day-to-day routines in the classrooms. At the end of this session, participants will be able to effectively implement Guided Reading with fidelity, in their classroom. They will leave with tools to navigate the roadblocks of Guided Reading.

Speakers
SM

Sheila Matthews

Reading Coach, Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Navigating through the Road Blocks of Guided Reading AHS SM 204
Limited Capacity seats available

The participants will be presented with instruction on using data to drive instructional decisions for implementing Guided Reading in the classroom including: the set-up of Guided Reading, how it works in the classroom, components of the Guided Reading lesson (ACPS Literacy Model), examples of differentiated lessons for K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades. The participants will take away the structures of Guided Reading, how to plan Guided Reading groups and examples of plans to implement within their classroom. We will provide teachers with GRS (Guided Reading Structures) to reduce the barricades, traps or roadblocks teachers experience in the day-to-day routines in the classrooms. At the end of this session, participants will be able to effectively implement Guided Reading with fidelity, in their classroom. They will leave with tools to navigate the roadblocks of Guided Reading.

Speakers
avatar for Breanne Creswell

Breanne Creswell

Literacy Coach
Breanne has been in education for 18 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from University of South Carolina at Aiken and a Masters degree in Literacy: PreK-8th grades from Walden University. Currently, she is pursing an Ed. Specialist degree at... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Navigating through the Road Blocks of Guided Reading AHS SM 205
Limited Capacity seats available

The participants will be presented with instruction on using data to drive instructional decisions for implementing Guided Reading in the classroom including: the set-up of Guided Reading, how it works in the classroom, components of the Guided Reading lesson (ACPS Literacy Model), examples of differentiated lessons for K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades. The participants will take away the structures of Guided Reading, how to plan Guided Reading groups and examples of plans to implement within their classroom. We will provide teachers with GRS (Guided Reading Structures) to reduce the barricades, traps or roadblocks teachers experience in the day-to-day routines in the classrooms. At the end of this session, participants will be able to effectively implement Guided Reading with fidelity, in their classroom. They will leave with tools to navigate the roadblocks of Guided Reading.

Speakers
avatar for Julie Yonn

Julie Yonn

Literacy Coach, Byrd Elementary School
Julie has been teaching for 26 years. She has taught every grade from Kindergarten - 8th grade, spending most of her time in Kindergarten and First grade. She is a graduate of USC-Aiken with a degree in Elementary Education, and holds a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Really Effective Writing Instruction AHS SM 212
Limited Capacity filling up

At the end of the session, participants will be able to go back to their classrooms and use effective strategies to increase the volume of authentic writing opportunities for all students.

Speakers
avatar for Vernon Williams

Vernon Williams

Literacy Coach, J.D. Lever Elementary School
Vernon Williams is a veteran, ELA instructor who has found research-based, tried and true ways to engage all students in authentic reading and writing opportunities. His passion for literacy is evident in his instructional practices, the way he interacts with students, and in the... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Shared Reading AHS SM 215
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will experience a shared reading model and work collaboratively to make classroom connections. Participants will benefit by understanding the components of shared reading and why it is an important part of reading instruction.. At the end of this session, participants will be able to utilize shared reading to explicitly model how proficient readers approach the demand of text.

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Shared Reading Grades 3-5 AHS SM 111
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will experience a shared reading model and work collaboratively to make classroom connections. Participants will benefit by understanding the components of shared reading and why it is an important part of reading instruction. At the end of this session, participants will be able to utilize shared reading to explicitly model how proficient readers approach the demands of text.

Speakers
JM

Joy Mosca

Joy Mosca is a 4th grade teacherl. In her 37- year career as an educator, she has taught grades 2 - 5 and has worked in both middle and high school as a reading coach. She has taught reading recovery students and intervention groups in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5. As a Language Arts... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Shared Reading Grades K-2 AHS SM 110
Limited Capacity filling up

Participants will experience a shared reading model and work collaboratively to make classroom connections. Participants will benefit by understanding the components of shared reading and why it is an important part of reading instruction. At the end of this session, participants will be able to utilize shared reading to explicitly model how proficient readers approach the demands of text.

Speakers


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

SMART Classroom Management AHS B14
Limited Capacity filling up

While our focus on rigorous academic instruction is vastly important, developing and supporting appropriate behaviors cannot be forgotten.  Shifting our thinking from "behavior management" to "behavior instruction" is a great first step to begin to address all of the new issues that are arising.  Classroom management is about far more than just a few rules and consequences.  Come discover how to set up your classroom for behavioral success!

Speakers
BT

Beth Taylor

XSEL Director


notes docx

Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

9:30am EST

Accessing Reports on the SRI Portal and Applying Data in the Classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) Computer Lab 213
Limited Capacity filling up

In this session, participants will learn to access various reports on the SRI Portal. Participants will also learn how Kennedy MS uses the data from SRI as one tool to identify and assist students in need.

Speakers
DH

David Hanna

Distrtict Testing Coordinator, Aiken County Office of Accountability and Assessment
I am in my 21st year in the Aiken County Public School District and my 5th year as the District Testing Coordinator.  Prior to serving as the District Testing Coordinator, I was a Middle Level Assistant Principal for 5 years and a High School Math Teacher for 11 years.  Please feel... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Compass Overview - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 224
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will recieve an overview of the Compass program for Middle and High School students.

Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Gibbons

Kimberly Gibbons

Professional Development Specialist, CompassLearning
I am a former Georgia ELA Middle School teacher and in my sixth year with CompassLearning. I am also a published writer, The Teacher's Right Hand, 2001. I enjoy working with teachers and providing support with implementing our Compass solutions.
avatar for Rob Thatcher

Rob Thatcher

Professional Development Speicalist, Compass Learning
I manage all aspects of client accounts including extensive pre and post-sales support, planning for effective implementations, managing data analysis, and continually striving to ensure overall customer satisfaction and successful outcomes. I am effectively facilitating the implementation... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Compass Overview - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 303
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will recieve an overview of the Compass program for Middle and High School students.

Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Gibbons

Kimberly Gibbons

Professional Development Specialist, CompassLearning
I am a former Georgia ELA Middle School teacher and in my sixth year with CompassLearning. I am also a published writer, The Teacher's Right Hand, 2001. I enjoy working with teachers and providing support with implementing our Compass solutions.
avatar for Rob Thatcher

Rob Thatcher

Professional Development Speicalist, Compass Learning
I manage all aspects of client accounts including extensive pre and post-sales support, planning for effective implementations, managing data analysis, and continually striving to ensure overall customer satisfaction and successful outcomes. I am effectively facilitating the implementation... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Cool ways for using the tools we already have - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 217
Limited Capacity full

Tricks, tips, and ideas for Office 365 programs

Speakers
avatar for Chris Emerling

Chris Emerling

Chris Emerling, who desperately needs to rewrite his bio, has taught for 21 years in the Aiken County School District. He currently teaches AP Language and Composition, AP Seminar, AP Research, and Virtual English IV at North Augusta High School.  He was formerly in Aiken County's... Read More →
avatar for Elisabeth Hardy

Elisabeth Hardy

Multilingual Learner Program Coordinator, Aiken County Public School District
Dr. Elisabeth Blumer Hardy, an educator in the Aiken County Public School District and 2016 District Teacher of the Year, has 30 years of public-school teaching experience across all grades and is a 2017-2018 SC Honor Roll Teacher. Currently, she serves as the Title III / Multilingual... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Creating WebQuests with Schoology - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 402
Limited Capacity full

The participants will be able to create WebQuests with Schoology on a variety of topics.

Speakers
avatar for Dana Foster

Dana Foster

5th grade GT Math & Science, Byrd Elementary
GG

Gordon Gaskill

Teacher, Greendale Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

OneNote & Schoology: Making Both Work With or Without Classroom Devices - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 220
Limited Capacity full

Participants will receive a brief introduction to OneNote CLASS Notebook and Schoology. Setting up a virtual class notebook will be modeled and explained in detail. Participants will see how a local math teacher with 1:1 devices uses OneNote Class NB and Schoology daily in her classroom. For those participants that do not have a 1:1 classroom, they will see how a local science teacher is beginning to implement the virtual notebook and Schoology into her weekly instruction.

Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Daniels

Elizabeth Daniels

Hello there!!!! Currently I teach at Silver Bluff High School. I have been at SBHS for 6 years teaching Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, and Physical Science. I love to learn new ways to make my teaching relevant and effective. The only... Read More →
avatar for Nichole Mack

Nichole Mack

Math Teacher, Silver Bluff HS
Niki Mack has taught for 21 years in the Aiken County School District. She currently teaches Algebra 1 CP, Math Assistance, Algebra 2 Honors, and Probability & Statistics. Niki's home school is Silver Bluff High School where she is the department chair and Junior Class sponsor.


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Schoology 101 - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 405
Limited Capacity full

The teacher will learn how to create a virtual classroom in Schoology. This will include creating the class, and creating sections for notes, interactive activities, links, articles, and assignments.

Speakers
avatar for Megan Ball

Megan Ball

Teacher, Paul Knox Middle School
LL

Laura Lusk

School Counselor, North Augusta High School


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Schoology 101 - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 420
Limited Capacity full

Participants will learn the basics of Schoology including classroom updates, folders, parental access, calendar and gradebook.

Speakers
AB

Amanda Burnside

Support Specialist –Science, Aiken County Public School District
Amanda Burnside, M.Ed. is the Middle Level Science Support Specialist for Aiken County Public Schools where she was recognized as a Professional Staff Member of the Year. She promotes effective instruction by empowering every teacher with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop... Read More →
avatar for Vilena Hunt

Vilena Hunt

Science Teacher, Paul Knox Middle School
Vilena Hunt and Amanda Burnside teach 8th grade science at Paul Knox Middle School. Amanda Burnside is also the 8th grade Gifted and Talented teacher.


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

10 Things You Didn't Now Your Ipad Could Do to Help Reach All Learners - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 221
Limited Capacity full

Participants will come away with hands on experience and information regarding key features built into Ipads for students with special needs. They will see how Ipads can offer a rich set of accessibility features that can be customized to help diverse learners succeed. Examples of how other educators are successfully using the technology with their special needs students.

Speakers
avatar for Jeff Harting

Jeff Harting

Assistant Principal
Mr. Harting is an administrator at the Middle Level in the ACPSD system. He has a background in business and Special Education. Mr. Harting has a Masters in Special Education and Education Specialists degree in School Leadership. The goal of leadership for Mr. Harting is to effect... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

3D Printing - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 409
Limited Capacity full

Curious about 3D Printing? Come learn what 3d Printing is, how to design something in Autodesk 123D, and see how it is then exported to the printer.

Speakers
CB

Charles Boese

System Administrator


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

A New Mindset and Pathway to Professional Development - Using Tech and Social Media to Influence Instructional Improvement - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 407
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants would gain a better understanding and explore different vehicles of professional development for teachers and administrators

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Building a Digital Curriculum in Schoology - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 419
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will be able to describe important steps in planning a digital curriculum, including the SAMR model, identify features available in Schoology, and create a mini-lesson for students

Speakers
avatar for Christie Palladino

Christie Palladino

Biomedical Science Instructor, Aiken County Career and Technology Center
Dr. Christie Palladino is a second career high school educator. She is an obstetrician-gynecologist by training, with over 7 years experience in health sciences education and educational research. She began teaching high school full-time in 2014 and integrates best practices from... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Classroom Performance System - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 308
Limited Capacity seats available

The Classroom Performance System (CPS) is a classroom presentation, participation, testing, and grading system by Turning Technologies (https://www.turningtechnologies.com/). With the use of handheld input devices (we call them “clickers”), students are able to test their comprehension at particular points in a PowerPoint presentation. They are also able to be tested either by a student-paced system (with a clicker and paper test), or classroom-paced (with a clicker and projector). In conjunction with Grade Book, a teacher can have an entire class’s exam graded and in Power School before the period ends.

Speakers
avatar for Lee Self II

Lee Self II

Naval Science Instructor, Midland Valley High School NJROTC
Chief Self is originally from Birmingham, Alabama, and is the Naval Science Instructor at Midland Valley High School.  He teaches first year Naval Science and coaches the NJROTC drill team and color guard.  He retired from the Navy in October of 2011 as a Chief Hospital... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

DANGER.com - Internet Safety for ALL *Large Capacity Session - TECHFEST (MVHS) Auditorium
Limited Capacity seats available

DANGER.com: NetSmartz, a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Brought to you by Maryann Burgess, an officer with Aiken Department of Public Safety, this workshop is a must for all educators.

This multimedia Internet safety workshop will explore topics such as cyber bullying, social networking, and learning to think safely through animations and real-life stories. We will also touch on the growing problem of human trafficking as it relates to online activities. NetSmartz can help you better protect your children while they're online. NetSmartz is brought to you by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and is a leader in educating parents, communities, tweens, teens, and younger children on internet safety.

Speakers
avatar for Maryann Burgess

Maryann Burgess

Captain, City of Aiken - Department of Public Safety
Maryann Burgess currently serves as Captain over the Juvenile Division for the City of Aiken, Department of Public Safety investigating crimes against children and crimes children commit. Captain Burgess formerly managed the (adult) Criminal Investigative Division, and was a K-9... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

EDpuzzle: Adding meaning to your videos - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 216
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will leave understanding how to use EDpuzzle in the classroom. Participants will be provided ideas to use this in the classroom and in flipped classroom settings. Participants will also be shown how to embed videos into their school fusion page.

Speakers

EdPuzzle pptx

Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Enhancing Presentation and Assessment in the Classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 406
Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will leave with a number of different electronic resources and the knowledge, techniques and benefits of applying them in the classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Adam Cowart

Adam Cowart

Adam Cowart has been teaching Spanish at North Augusta High School for the past 11 years. Every year he has added more and more modern techniques to his daily lessons and has received and utilized training on implementing technology in the classroom at the highest levels of rigor... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Enrich-IEP: Get More Out of Enrich - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 408
Limited Capacity seats available

More effiecient management of caseloads: Running reports, setting up groups, batch printing

Speakers
AB

Amy Bryce

Coordinator, Special Programs
Amy Bryce is the Coordinator for Compliance in the Department of Special Programs.
CP

Cathy Pitts

Special Education Teacher, Redcliffe Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Fun with Coding! - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 414
Limited Capacity seats available

Intro to computer science basics in a format that's fun and accessible to all learners.  Includes fundamentals, pedagogy, overview of the online curriculum, teacher dashboard, strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities and ways to incorporate computer science into your existing curriculum.  

Speakers
avatar for Ann Puckett

Ann Puckett

Code.org Affiliate Trainer, Code.org
Ann is a software developer with a passion for all things education and especially loves kid's creativity and imagination. She has always believed every child has a unique spark whether it be music, sports or computer science. This point was driven home after watching her own children... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Gamifying Assessments - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 305
Limited Capacity full

Take your assessments to another level! Learn some ways to add excitement to your assessments with Gamifying Assessments. These tools can be utlized by any educator and will make students LOVE assessments!

Speakers
avatar for Alvina T Jackson

Alvina T Jackson

Aiken County Career & Technology Center, Aiken County School District
ACPSD CATE Program Specialist at the Aiken County Career & Technology Center and CATE Virtual Instructor for the Aiken County Virtual Academy (ACVA).


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

How to Flip Effectively - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 218
Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will leave with ideas about how they might be able to flip their classrooms, without having to buy equipment. I will be providing multiple formats, as well as tips based on 2 years of experience in flipping my own classroom instruction.

Speakers
avatar for Dustin Fowler

Dustin Fowler

Virtual Learning Coordinator, Aiken County Public School District
Mr. Fowler is Social Studies certified, with a Masters in Teaching from the University of South Carolina. He also has a Masters in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina He has attended 11 graduation ceremonies as a teacher at Midland Valley. He facilitates... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Imagine a classroom so bright you have to wear shades - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 306
Limited Capacity seats available

Imagine dynamic “in the moment” student collaboration where ANY content, ANY connection, ANY device becomes accessible ANYwhere. Introducing ClassFlow 4.0! The award winning cloud-based lesson delivery system, which has been shining light on the transformation of the modern classroom, now includes ClassFlow desktop! Turning ANY content into shareable content with full assessment capabilities. Pair this new feature with ClassFlow Connect to create a solution that allows for multi-user mirroring, instant white-boarding, and multi-browser accessibility, taking your classroom devices to the next level. Put on your shades, sign up at classflow.com and bring a device to revolutionize student engagement.

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Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Not Another Powerpoint! Utlizing Technology To Enhance Learning - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 418
Limited Capacity full

Participants will be introduced to the possibilities of OneNote (online binders), Student Created Videos, Schoology, and various cross-curricular lesson ideas and methods. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to enhance the classroom through online interactive notebooks, online math notebooks and collaborative learning!

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Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

One Note: Organizing and sharing content with colleageus and students - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 311
Limited Capacity seats available

This session will highlight how One Note can allow you to organize, present and share materials with students and teaching teams. You will learn how the One Note in the cloud will allow you access to content across devices, and you can explore the tasks tools for reminders and calendar alerts. I will show you how to teach students to use One Note to organize resources in research projects, organize their materials, and create to-do lists.

Speakers
avatar for Angie Drake

Angie Drake

Curriculum Technology Specialist, Aiken County Public Schools
I taught French at Midland Valley for seven years, with five years in the Full Circle Technology program. I earned my Masters degree in Educational technology in 2020. As a Curriculum Technology Specialist, I am now able to help teachers transform their classrooms, personalize learning... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Plickers and Newsela in Middle and High School Classes - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 313
Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will learn how to use Plickers and Newsela.com to quickly assess student understanding

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Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Presenting with Sway - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 401
Limited Capacity filling up

Participants will learn how to create a Microsoft Office Sway. Sway is one of Microsoft's newest presentation tools. It's very user friendly and a great resource for teachers and students.

Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Prandy

Stephanie Prandy

Stephanie Prandy is a Nationally Board Certified teacher at Kennedy Middle School. She teaches 7th Grade Geography and coaches Volleyball and Basketball. 



Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Removing the Lecture: Using EDpuzzle in a Flipped and Blended Classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 201
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will leave this session understanding how to incorporate principles of a flipped classroom into their instruction.

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Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Tech Facts - FAQ - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 315
Limited Capacity seats available

Do you have questions about word-orders, blocked sites, broken computers, etc.? Participants will leave understanding the proper procedures to a variety of technology related items.

Speakers
avatar for Don Pencille

Don Pencille

Director of Technology, Aiken County School District


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

Tech Tools You Can Use - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 219
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will leave the session with new web-based/app. technology tools that can be used in the classroom and tools that will engage students.

Speakers
avatar for Lydia Boswell

Lydia Boswell

Science Teacher, Aiken High School
avatar for Linda Edenfield

Linda Edenfield

Mathematics Teacher, Aiken County Public Schools
I am a high school mathematics teacher. I like to kayak on lakes and rivers. As well as like to ride mountain bikes on single track trails.


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

The Multi-Literacy Survey Says… - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 212
Limited Capacity seats available

You have web designers, readers, screenwriters, and composers in your class! See how creating and utilizing multi-literacy surveys and web 2.0 tools can help you differentiate and facilitate student learning in all subject areas.

Speakers
avatar for Kennita Hairston

Kennita Hairston

Library/Media Specialist, Jackson STEM Middle School


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

The Myth of the Digital Native - - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 210
Limited Capacity seats available

A wealth of valid, reliable data shows that while young people are using the internet and social networks more than ever, many have no real idea of how best to use these tools or truly implement technology. Teachers will leave with a better understanding of the truths and exaggerations that shape how we view student’s usage, understanding, and acceptance of technology.

Speakers
avatar for David Harris

David Harris

Assistant Principal, North Augusta High School
Assistant Principal, North Augusta High School.


Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

9:30am EST

You Should Give a Flip! - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 307
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will leave with an enthusiasm to creatively integrate a flipped classroom with the use of technology including Office Mix and Schoology.

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Friday March 4, 2016 9:30am - 10:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Using Three Levels of Inquiry to Meet the SEPs Head On! Grades K-5 AHS SM 120
Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will conduct a hands-on interactive session that will showcase how Pearson’s South Carolina Interactive Science will address Directed, Guided and Open-Ended Inquiry while making the SEPs come alive in the elementary classroom.

Speakers
TG

Tom Gantt

As a National Board Certified Teacher, Tom Gantt brings the joy of science and teaching together with his unique past experiences. As a former lab scientist and science center educator, Tom combines his research background with 15 years of award-winning teaching of middle school... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Carolina Biological Science for grades 1-2 AHS Library
Limited Capacity seats available

Come see what Carolina Biological has to offer you and your students for the science materials adoption.  Participants will engage in hands on investigations from Carolina Biological's STC and Building Blocks Science Kits designed to meet the 2014 SC Science standards. Demonstrations of the Twig and TigTag technological features will also be shared.

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Dr. Lewis Blessing

Dr. Lewis Blessing was an elementary and middle grades mathematics and science classroom teacher for twenty-five years in the Miami-Dade County School System. Following his tenure in the classroom, Dr. Blessing worked as an instructor in the professional development department for... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Discovery Education: Science K-5 AHS SM 105
Limited Capacity seats available

Take a deeper dive into the Discovery Education Science Techbook!  Discovery Education Science Techbook™ promotes deeper levels of science understanding through inquiry. We will introduce participants to features of the Discovery Education Science Techbook™ and provide time for hands-on exploration of the rich resources within the service.

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Brad Fountain

Brad is a passionate educator with over 20 years of educational experience. He began his career teaching in a 3-5 multi-age classroom in rural North Carolina where he utilized some of the earliest educational internet based web resources. He launched one of the first technology based... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Elementary Financial Literacy & STEM AHS SM 104
Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers should bring an ACPSD laptop or similar device.
  • Sponsored by SC Economics and the 529 College Savings Plan, Vault is an interactive, learning platform designed to introduce financial literacy skills early in a child’s cognitive development. Course topics include saving, budgeting, responsibility and decision-making, credit and debt, careers, income, and more.
  • Hockey Scholar is a STEM resource that enables upper elementary and middle school students to explore the real-life applications of fundamental math, science and engineering concepts through immersive hockey simulations. Made up of twelve virtual labs and rooted in the scientific method, this resource is aligned to both South Carolina’s Math and Science standards.

Speakers
avatar for Belle Stoker Holmes

Belle Stoker Holmes

South Carolina Schools Manager, Everfi
Belle Stoker is the South Carolina Schools Manager at EverFi, an educational technology company that provides digital content at no cost to schools through partnerships with several private sector organizations. Belle grew up in Aiken and currently lives in Charlotte, NC with her... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

FOSS Science Kits: 5th grade teachers only AHS SM 113
Limited Capacity seats available

Attendees will participate in grade appropriate hands-on inquiry science instructional strategies.

Speakers
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Marylin Enoch

Marilyn Enoch received an AB and a MA degree from the University of Kentucky and taught in Kentucky for 23 years. Her last twelve years of teaching were in a K-5 Science Lab. During her career she received numerous honors and awards including the prestigious Ashland Oil five state... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Getting STEAMed about Reading and Writing with Fairy Tales (Grades K-5) AHS C1
Limited Capacity full

At the end of this session, participants will be able to integrate reading and writing into STEAM activities. Popular children's fairy tales will be used to bring STEAM to life in the classroom through interactive read alouds, digital storytelling, journal writing, and STEAM challenges.

Speakers
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Lisa Fallaw

Principal, East Aiken School of the Arts
Lisa Fallaw is the principal at East Aiken School of the Arts. Ms. Fallaw has a BA in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education from Clemson University, a M.Ed. in Divergent Learning from Columbia College, and a Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Cambridge College... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Guided Reading and the Early Stages of Learning to Read (Grades K-1) AHS B10
Limited Capacity filling up

This session will focus on how to teach Guided Reading groups in the very early stages of students learning to read. 

Speakers
avatar for Amy Coleman

Amy Coleman

2nd Grade Teacher, Belvedere Elementary
I have a background in Reading Recovery for twelve years. However, I went back to the classroom several years ago teaching Third Grade at Belvedere Elementary and will begin teaching in Second Grade 2021-22 school year. I have a Masters + 30 in Literacy and Nationally Board Certified... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Independent Reading: A Structure within the ACPSD Literacy Model AHS C18
Limited Capacity seats available

During this session, participants will experience perhaps the single most important part of any reading block - Independent Reading. By living the process of Independent Reading, participants will go deeper into its purpose and procedures. At the end of the session, participants will be able to implement Independent Reading according to the ACPS Literacy Model.

Speakers
KB

Kristen Buice

2nd grade teacher, Chukker Creek Elementary
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Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Independent Reading: A Structure within the ACPSD Literacy Model AHS Room C14
Limited Capacity seats available

During this session, participants will experience perhaps the single most important part of any reading block - Independent Reading. By living the process of Independent Reading, participants will go deeper into its purpose and procedures. At the end of the session, participants will be able to implement Independent Reading according to the ACPS Literacy Model.

Speakers
avatar for Cat Hamilton

Cat Hamilton

Literacy Coach, North Aiken Elementary
Catherine (Cat) Hamilton serves as the Literacy Coach at North Aiken Elementary School. She loves sharing literacy learning and learning more about all aspects of literacy.


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Independent Reading: A Structure within the ACPSD Literacy Model AHS Room C6
Limited Capacity seats available

During this session, participants will experience perhaps the single most important part of any reading block - Independent Reading. By living the process of Independent Reading, participants will go deeper into its purpose and procedures. At the end of the session, participants will be able to implement Independent Reading according to the ACPS Literacy Model.

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Meyer

Amanda Meyer

Literacy Coach, Redcliffe Elementary
Rita Walden (Gloverville Elementary) and Amanda Meyer (Redcliffe Elementary) are Read to Succeed Coaches in Aiken County. They share a desire to increase reading achievement for all students and to create life-long readers.



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Independent Reading: A Structure within the ACPSD Literacy Model AHS Room C9
Limited Capacity seats available

During this session, participants will experience perhaps the single most important part of any reading block - Independent Reading. By living the process of Independent Reading, participants will go deeper into its purpose and procedures. At the end of the session, participants will be able to implement Independent Reading according to the ACPS Literacy Model.

Speakers
MG

Michelle Green

Reading Coach, Horse Creek Academy
Michelle Green is the Reading Coach at Horse Creek Academy, formerly Midland Valley Preparatory School. She has taught second and third grades, as well as 5th-8th Language Arts, and is passionate about helping students develop a love of reading and writing.



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Interactive Read Alouds AHS SM 114
Limited Capacity filling up

Interactive Read Alouds allow the teacher and students to think about, talk about, and respond to text; it is an active process. Interactive Read Alouds are an important component of effective literacy instruction to improve listening, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, attitudes about reading, and student ability to visualize text. At the end of the session, participants will be able to think more purposefully when planning interactive read alouds.

Speakers
RW

Rita Walden

Rita Walden is a Reading Coach at Gloverville Elementary School. She has taught kindergarten and 2nd grade



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Interactive Read Alouds AHS SM 115
Limited Capacity seats available

Interactive Read Alouds allow the teacher and students to think about, talk about, and respond to text; it is an active process. Interactive Read Alouds are an important component of effective literacy instruction to improve listening, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, attitudes about reading, and student ability to visualize text. At the end of the session, participants will be able to think more purposefully when planning interactive read alouds.

Speakers
avatar for Amber Adams

Amber Adams

WES Literacy Coach, Warrenville Elementary
Ms. Adams has been in education since 1993. She graduated from USCA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master of Education degree in Elementary Education. She has taught fifth grade, fourth grade, and kindergarten. She is currently the Literacy Coach... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Interactive Read Alouds AHS SM 213
Limited Capacity seats available

Read Alouds allow the teacher and students to think about, talk about, and respond to text; it is an active process. Interactive Read Alouds are an important component of effective literacy instruction to improve listening, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, attitudes about reading, and student ability to visualize text. At the end of the session, participants will be able to think more purposefully when planning interactive read alouds.

Speakers
avatar for Kim Livingston

Kim Livingston

Coordinator, Aiken County Public Schools
Kim Livingston is the district Literacy Coordinator for Instructional Programs. Kim is the district liaison for all things Read to Succeed as well as Read 180/System 44. Kim has been in education for over 22 years and has served as a classroom teacher, Literacy Coach, and adjunct... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Interactive Read Alouds AHS SM 214
Limited Capacity seats available

Read Alouds allow the teacher and students to think about, talk about, and respond to text; it is an active process. Interactive Read Alouds are an important component of effective literacy instruction to improve listening, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary skills, attitudes about reading, and student ability to visualize text. At the end of the session, participants will be able to think more purposefully when planning interactive read alouds.

Speakers
avatar for Megan Bush

Megan Bush

K-5 ELA/SS Content Interventionist, Aiken County Public School District
Megan Bush has been in education for 11 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Winthrop University. She completed the certification in Administration from the University of South Carolina-Columbia... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Literacy Centers (Stations): Planning for Purposeful Practice AHS C3
Limited Capacity seats available

Literacy Centers--the answer to the age old question: "What are my students doing while I am working with a small guided reading group?" At the end of this session, using the ACPSD Self-Reflection Rubric, teachers will be able to reflect on the development and implementation of purposeful, authentic reading, writing, and research literacy stations within their classrooms.

Speakers
avatar for Tabatha Hughes

Tabatha Hughes

Literacy Coach, Aiken Elementary
I am beginning my twenty-third year in education where I have taught at all three levels: elementary, middle, and high school. I have a BA in History, a Master's in Education, and a Master's in Educational Administration. Currently, I am entering my seventh year as a Literacy Coach... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Literacy Centers (Stations): Planning for Purposeful Practice AHS SM 112
Limited Capacity filling up

Literacy Centers--the answer to the age old question: "What are my students doing while I am working with a small guided reading group?" At the end of this session, using the ACPSD Self-Reflection Rubric, teachers will be able to reflect on the development and implementation of purposeful, authentic reading, writing, and research literacy stations within their classrooms.

Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Williams

Carolyn Williams

Reading Coach, North Augusta Elementary
Carolyn Williams has been a part of the ACPS District since 1990. Over the years she has spent time teaching in Kindergarten, First and Second grade classrooms. Additionally, she was trained with Reading Recovery and has had the opportunity to be an interventionist at several schools... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Literacy Centers (Stations): Planning for Purposeful Practice AHS SM 210
Limited Capacity seats available

Literacy Centers--the answer to the age old question: "What are my students doing while I am working with a small guided reading group?" At the end of this session, using the ACPSD Self-Reflection Rubric, teachers will be able to reflect on the development and implementation of purposeful, authentic reading, writing, and research literacy stations within their classrooms.

Speakers
KE

Kim Entzminger

Literacy Coach, East Aiken School of the Arts
Kim Entzminger is the Literacy Coach at East Aiken School of the Arts. Prior to serving as Literacy Coach, Mrs. Entzminger was the Reading Recovery Teacher/Reading Interventionist, a kindergarten teacher, and the SST and 504 coordinator at East Aiken School of the Arts. Mrs. Entzminger... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Literacy Centers (Stations): Planning for Purposeful Practice AHS SM 211
Limited Capacity seats available

Literacy Centers--the answer to the age old question: "What are my students doing while I am working with a small guided reading group?" At the end of this session, using the ACPSD Self-Reflection Rubric, teachers will be able to reflect on the development and implementation of purposeful, authentic reading, writing, and research literacy stations within their classrooms.

Speakers
HV

Holly Vaughn

Literacy Coach-Graniteville Ele, Graniteville Elementary School


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Navigating through the Road Blocks of Guided Reading AHS C15
Limited Capacity seats available

The participants will be presented with instruction on using data to drive instructional decisions for implementing Guided Reading in the classroom including: the set-up of Guided Reading, how it works in the classroom, components of the Guided Reading lesson (ACPS Literacy Model), examples of differentiated lessons for K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades. The participants will take away the structures of Guided Reading, how to plan Guided Reading groups and examples of plans to implement within their classroom. We will provide teachers with GRS (Guided Reading Structures) to reduce the barricades, traps or roadblocks teachers experience in the day-to-day routines in the classrooms. At the end of this session, participants will be able to effectively implement Guided Reading with fidelity, in their classroom. They will leave with tools to navigate the roadblocks of Guided Reading.

Speakers
SM

Sheila Matthews

Reading Coach, Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Navigating through the Road Blocks of Guided Reading AHS SM 204
Limited Capacity seats available

The participants will be presented with instruction on using data to drive instructional decisions for implementing Guided Reading in the classroom including: the set-up of Guided Reading, how it works in the classroom, components of the Guided Reading lesson (ACPS Literacy Model), examples of differentiated lessons for K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades. The participants will take away the structures of Guided Reading, how to plan Guided Reading groups and examples of plans to implement within their classroom. We will provide teachers with GRS (Guided Reading Structures) to reduce the barricades, traps or roadblocks teachers experience in the day-to-day routines in the classrooms. At the end of this session, participants will be able to effectively implement Guided Reading with fidelity, in their classroom. They will leave with tools to navigate the roadblocks of Guided Reading.

Speakers
avatar for Breanne Creswell

Breanne Creswell

Literacy Coach
Breanne has been in education for 18 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from University of South Carolina at Aiken and a Masters degree in Literacy: PreK-8th grades from Walden University. Currently, she is pursing an Ed. Specialist degree at... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Navigating through the Road Blocks of Guided Reading AHS SM 205
Limited Capacity seats available

The participants will be presented with instruction on using data to drive instructional decisions for implementing Guided Reading in the classroom including: the set-up of Guided Reading, how it works in the classroom, components of the Guided Reading lesson (ACPS Literacy Model), examples of differentiated lessons for K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades. The participants will take away the structures of Guided Reading, how to plan Guided Reading groups and examples of plans to implement within their classroom. We will provide teachers with GRS (Guided Reading Structures) to reduce the barricades, traps or roadblocks teachers experience in the day-to-day routines in the classrooms. At the end of this session, participants will be able to effectively implement Guided Reading with fidelity, in their classroom. They will leave with tools to navigate the roadblocks of Guided Reading.

Speakers
avatar for Julie Yonn

Julie Yonn

Literacy Coach, Byrd Elementary School
Julie has been teaching for 26 years. She has taught every grade from Kindergarten - 8th grade, spending most of her time in Kindergarten and First grade. She is a graduate of USC-Aiken with a degree in Elementary Education, and holds a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Really Effective Writing Instruction AHS SM 212
Limited Capacity filling up

At the end of the session, participants will be able to go back to their classrooms and use effective strategies to increase the volume of authentic writing opportunities for all students.

Speakers
avatar for Vernon Williams

Vernon Williams

Literacy Coach, J.D. Lever Elementary School
Vernon Williams is a veteran, ELA instructor who has found research-based, tried and true ways to engage all students in authentic reading and writing opportunities. His passion for literacy is evident in his instructional practices, the way he interacts with students, and in the... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Shared Reading AHS SM 215
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will experience a shared reading model and work collaboratively to make classroom connections. Participants will benefit by understanding the components of shared reading and why it is an important part of reading instruction.. At the end of this session, participants will be able to utilize shared reading to explicitly model how proficient readers approach the demand of text.

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Shared Reading Grades 3-5 AHS SM 111
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will experience a shared reading model and work collaboratively to make classroom connections. Participants will benefit by understanding the components of shared reading and why it is an important part of reading instruction. At the end of this session, participants will be able to utilize shared reading to explicitly model how proficient readers approach the demands of text.

Speakers
JM

Joy Mosca

Joy Mosca is a 4th grade teacherl. In her 37- year career as an educator, she has taught grades 2 - 5 and has worked in both middle and high school as a reading coach. She has taught reading recovery students and intervention groups in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5. As a Language Arts... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Shared Reading Grades K-2 AHS SM 110
Limited Capacity filling up

Participants will experience a shared reading model and work collaboratively to make classroom connections. Participants will benefit by understanding the components of shared reading and why it is an important part of reading instruction. At the end of this session, participants will be able to utilize shared reading to explicitly model how proficient readers approach the demands of text.

Speakers


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

SMART Classroom Management AHS B14
Limited Capacity full

While our focus on rigorous academic instruction is vastly important, developing and supporting appropriate behaviors cannot be forgotten.  Shifting our thinking from "behavior management" to "behavior instruction" is a great first step to begin to address all of the new issues that are arising.  Classroom management is about far more than just a few rules and consequences.  Come discover how to set up your classroom for behavioral success!

Speakers
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Beth Taylor

XSEL Director


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Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

TEACH Behaviors AHS B6
Limited Capacity full

.understand the importance of finding out WHY behaviors occur and how to prevent behavior problems rather than react after the fact.

Speakers
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Elaine Slack

Elaine is a Program Specialist with the Department of Special Programs. She is a member of the department's Behavior Intervention Team and works closely with teachers who teach students with behavioral issues.


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Writing, Reading, and Speaking in Science (K-5) AHS B13
Limited Capacity filling up

 

Participants will explore the 2014 Science and Engineering Practices through the lens of reading, writing, and speaking in science class as they learn specific strategies for engaging students in science and literacy.


Speakers
CA

Cherlyn Anderson

Cherlyn Anderson has worked as an Education Specialist with S 2 TEM Centers SC since 2008. During her 38 years in education, Mrs. Anderson has taught middle level science, English Language Arts, technology, and robotics. Mrs. Anderson has received numerous state and national awards... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

10:30am EST

Compass Overview - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 224
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will recieve an overview of the Compass program for Middle and High School students.

Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Gibbons

Kimberly Gibbons

Professional Development Specialist, CompassLearning
I am a former Georgia ELA Middle School teacher and in my sixth year with CompassLearning. I am also a published writer, The Teacher's Right Hand, 2001. I enjoy working with teachers and providing support with implementing our Compass solutions.
avatar for Rob Thatcher

Rob Thatcher

Professional Development Speicalist, Compass Learning
I manage all aspects of client accounts including extensive pre and post-sales support, planning for effective implementations, managing data analysis, and continually striving to ensure overall customer satisfaction and successful outcomes. I am effectively facilitating the implementation... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Compass Overview - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 303
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will recieve an overview of the Compass program for Middle and High School students.

Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Gibbons

Kimberly Gibbons

Professional Development Specialist, CompassLearning
I am a former Georgia ELA Middle School teacher and in my sixth year with CompassLearning. I am also a published writer, The Teacher's Right Hand, 2001. I enjoy working with teachers and providing support with implementing our Compass solutions.
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Rob Thatcher

Professional Development Speicalist, Compass Learning
I manage all aspects of client accounts including extensive pre and post-sales support, planning for effective implementations, managing data analysis, and continually striving to ensure overall customer satisfaction and successful outcomes. I am effectively facilitating the implementation... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Cool ways for using the tools we already have - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 217
Limited Capacity full

Tricks, tips, and ideas for Office 365 programs

Speakers
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Chris Emerling

Chris Emerling, who desperately needs to rewrite his bio, has taught for 21 years in the Aiken County School District. He currently teaches AP Language and Composition, AP Seminar, AP Research, and Virtual English IV at North Augusta High School.  He was formerly in Aiken County's... Read More →
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Elisabeth Hardy

Multilingual Learner Program Coordinator, Aiken County Public School District
Dr. Elisabeth Blumer Hardy, an educator in the Aiken County Public School District and 2016 District Teacher of the Year, has 30 years of public-school teaching experience across all grades and is a 2017-2018 SC Honor Roll Teacher. Currently, she serves as the Title III / Multilingual... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Creating WebQuests with Schoology - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 402
Limited Capacity full

The participants will be able to create WebQuests with Schoology on a variety of topics.

Speakers
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Dana Foster

5th grade GT Math & Science, Byrd Elementary
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Gordon Gaskill

Teacher, Greendale Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

DANGER.com - Internet Safety for ALL *Large Capacity Session - TECHFEST (MVHS) Auditorium
Limited Capacity seats available

DANGER.com: NetSmartz, a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Brought to you by Maryann Burgess, an officer with Aiken Department of Public Safety, this workshop is a must for all educators.

This multimedia Internet safety workshop will explore topics such as cyber bullying, social networking, and learning to think safely through animations and real-life stories. We will also touch on the growing problem of human trafficking as it relates to online activities. NetSmartz can help you better protect your children while they're online. NetSmartz is brought to you by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and is a leader in educating parents, communities, tweens, teens, and younger children on internet safety.

Speakers
avatar for Maryann Burgess

Maryann Burgess

Captain, City of Aiken - Department of Public Safety
Maryann Burgess currently serves as Captain over the Juvenile Division for the City of Aiken, Department of Public Safety investigating crimes against children and crimes children commit. Captain Burgess formerly managed the (adult) Criminal Investigative Division, and was a K-9... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Living Life Online - Educators Role in Digital Citizenship *Large Capacity Session - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Media Center
Limited Capacity full

“Today's students, having grown up with technology and digital devices, are called digital natives. They are very technology savvy but still need instruction and guidance to become technology literate. Part of being technologically literate is knowing how to use technology effectively, responsibly, and safely. The South Carolina K-12 Internet Safety Standards were developed to provide a framework and guidance for educators as they work with their students to learn 21st Century skills and to become information and technologically literate.” SC Dept. of Education

Speakers
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Sue Anne

Library Media Specialist Midland Valley High SchoolWe believe reading has the power to change lives.
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Marcia Beja

Media Specialist, Midland Valley High School
Career-changer -- from graphic designer / production manager to media specialist (MLIS USC-Columbia). Especially interested in digital media and ways that technology can foster literacy. In love with scdiscus.org.



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Mixin' it up. It's not just a PowerPoint - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 219
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn how to use Office Mix. There are many uses from flipping their classroom, assessing student comprehension, review tool, great for homebound students.....the list goes on and on.

Speakers
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Carolyn McCurdy

Science, Aiken High



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Schoology 101 - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 405
Limited Capacity full

The teacher will learn how to create a virtual classroom in Schoology. This will include creating the class, and creating sections for notes, interactive activities, links, articles, and assignments.

Speakers
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Megan Ball

Teacher, Paul Knox Middle School
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Laura Lusk

School Counselor, North Augusta High School


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

10 Things You Didn't Now Your Ipad Could Do to Help Reach All Learners - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 221
Limited Capacity full

Participants will come away with hands on experience and information regarding key features built into Ipads for students with special needs. They will see how Ipads can offer a rich set of accessibility features that can be customized to help diverse learners succeed. Examples of how other educators are successfully using the technology with their special needs students.

Speakers
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Jeff Harting

Assistant Principal
Mr. Harting is an administrator at the Middle Level in the ACPSD system. He has a background in business and Special Education. Mr. Harting has a Masters in Special Education and Education Specialists degree in School Leadership. The goal of leadership for Mr. Harting is to effect... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

3D Printing - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 409
Limited Capacity seats available

Curious about 3D Printing? Come learn what 3d Printing is, how to design something in Autodesk 123D, and see how it is then exported to the printer.

Speakers
CB

Charles Boese

System Administrator


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

A New Mindset and Pathway to Professional Development - Using Tech and Social Media to Influence Instructional Improvement - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 407
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants would gain a better understanding and explore different vehicles of professional development for teachers and administrators

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Building a Digital Curriculum in Schoology - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 419
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will be able to describe important steps in planning a digital curriculum, including the SAMR model, identify features available in Schoology, and create a mini-lesson for students

Speakers
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Christie Palladino

Biomedical Science Instructor, Aiken County Career and Technology Center
Dr. Christie Palladino is a second career high school educator. She is an obstetrician-gynecologist by training, with over 7 years experience in health sciences education and educational research. She began teaching high school full-time in 2014 and integrates best practices from... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Bus Video 101 - The Good, The Bad, & The Indifferent - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 212
Limited Capacity seats available

After attending this session, principals (new administrators) will have the knowledge and tools neccessary to successfully review and capture bus video footage using our software.

Speakers
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Rashad Roland

Area 4 Transportation Supervisor, Aiken County Public School District


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Collections - Using your Online Resources - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 220
Limited Capacity seats available

Collections has many online resources, many of which are often unutilized. Come see how you can use these tools to promote student and achievement and make your job a little easier.

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Enhancing Presentation and Assessment in the Classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 406
Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will leave with a number of different electronic resources and the knowledge, techniques and benefits of applying them in the classroom.

Speakers
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Adam Cowart

Adam Cowart has been teaching Spanish at North Augusta High School for the past 11 years. Every year he has added more and more modern techniques to his daily lessons and has received and utilized training on implementing technology in the classroom at the highest levels of rigor... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Enrich-IEP: Back to Basics - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 408
Limited Capacity seats available

Navigating Enrich-IEP effectively

Speakers
AB

Amy Bryce

Coordinator, Special Programs
Amy Bryce is the Coordinator for Compliance in the Department of Special Programs.
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Cathy Pitts

Special Education Teacher, Redcliffe Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Fun with Coding! - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 414
Limited Capacity seats available

Intro to computer science basics in a format that's fun and accessible to all learners.  Includes fundamentals, pedagogy, overview of the online curriculum, teacher dashboard, strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities and ways to incorporate computer science into your existing curriculum.  

Speakers
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Ann Puckett

Code.org Affiliate Trainer, Code.org
Ann is a software developer with a passion for all things education and especially loves kid's creativity and imagination. She has always believed every child has a unique spark whether it be music, sports or computer science. This point was driven home after watching her own children... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Gamifying Assessments - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 305
Limited Capacity filling up

Take your assessments to another level! Learn some ways to add excitement to your assessments with Gamifying Assessments. These tools can be utlized by any educator and will make students LOVE assessments!

Speakers
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Alvina T Jackson

Aiken County Career & Technology Center, Aiken County School District
ACPSD CATE Program Specialist at the Aiken County Career & Technology Center and CATE Virtual Instructor for the Aiken County Virtual Academy (ACVA).


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

How to Flip Effectively - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 218
Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will leave with ideas about how they might be able to flip their classrooms, without having to buy equipment. I will be providing multiple formats, as well as tips based on 2 years of experience in flipping my own classroom instruction.

Speakers
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Dustin Fowler

Virtual Learning Coordinator, Aiken County Public School District
Mr. Fowler is Social Studies certified, with a Masters in Teaching from the University of South Carolina. He also has a Masters in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina He has attended 11 graduation ceremonies as a teacher at Midland Valley. He facilitates... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Imagine a classroom so bright you have to wear shades - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 306
Limited Capacity seats available

Imagine dynamic “in the moment” student collaboration where ANY content, ANY connection, ANY device becomes accessible ANYwhere. Introducing ClassFlow 4.0! The award winning cloud-based lesson delivery system, which has been shining light on the transformation of the modern classroom, now includes ClassFlow desktop! Turning ANY content into shareable content with full assessment capabilities. Pair this new feature with ClassFlow Connect to create a solution that allows for multi-user mirroring, instant white-boarding, and multi-browser accessibility, taking your classroom devices to the next level. Put on your shades, sign up at classflow.com and bring a device to revolutionize student engagement.

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Interactive Timelines - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 401
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn how to create a Timeline using Hstry.co. This timeline allows teachers to create classes and share teacher or student created timelines with those classes.

Speakers
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Stephanie Prandy

Stephanie Prandy is a Nationally Board Certified teacher at Kennedy Middle School. She teaches 7th Grade Geography and coaches Volleyball and Basketball. 



Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

One Note: Organizing and sharing content with colleageus and students - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 311
Limited Capacity seats available

This session will highlight how One Note can allow you to organize, present and share materials with students and teaching teams. You will learn how the One Note in the cloud will allow you access to content across devices, and you can explore the tasks tools for reminders and calendar alerts. I will show you how to teach students to use One Note to organize resources in research projects, organize their materials, and create to-do lists.

Speakers
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Angie Drake

Curriculum Technology Specialist, Aiken County Public Schools
I taught French at Midland Valley for seven years, with five years in the Full Circle Technology program. I earned my Masters degree in Educational technology in 2020. As a Curriculum Technology Specialist, I am now able to help teachers transform their classrooms, personalize learning... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Plickers and Newsela in Middle and High School Classes - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 313
Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will learn how to use Plickers and Newsela.com to quickly assess student understanding

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Removing the Lecture: Using EDpuzzle in a Flipped and Blended Classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 201
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will leave this session understanding how to incorporate principles of a flipped classroom into their instruction.

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Tech Facts - FAQ - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 315
Limited Capacity seats available

Do you have questions about word-orders, blocked sites, broken computers, etc.? Participants will leave understanding the proper procedures to a variety of technology related items.

Speakers
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Don Pencille

Director of Technology, Aiken County School District


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

The Learn OnDemand Poster Printer - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 205
Limited Capacity seats available

Discover new ideas to address your visual learners needs. The Learn OnDemand poster maker incorporates over 1400 ready to use templates for your visual learners needs. Templates are divided by subject, ready to print. All templates are fully editable or you can scan your own original or make one from scratch.
The system is fully integrated and includes the workstation, scanning station, and printer. The patent pending software comes preloaded from our factory. Our system comes with onsite training and service.
Come discover the possibilities.


Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

Using SMART Software with your Interactive Projector - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 424
Limited Capacity filling up

Come learn from an expert how to use SMART software with your interactive projector to engage your students and increase student achievement.

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

10:30am EST

You Should Give a Flip! - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 307
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will leave with an enthusiasm to creatively integrate a flipped classroom with the use of technology including Office Mix and Schoology.

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

10 Things You Didn't Know Your Ipad Could Do to Help Reach All Learners - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 221
Limited Capacity full

Participants will come away with hands on experience and information regarding key features built into Ipads for students with special needs. They will see how Ipads can offer a rich set of accessibility features that can be customized to help diverse learners succeed. Examples of how other educators are successfully using the technology with their special needs students.

Speakers
avatar for Jeff Harting

Jeff Harting

Assistant Principal
Mr. Harting is an administrator at the Middle Level in the ACPSD system. He has a background in business and Special Education. Mr. Harting has a Masters in Special Education and Education Specialists degree in School Leadership. The goal of leadership for Mr. Harting is to effect... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

AASL's Best Websites for 2015 - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 405
Limited Capacity full

The American Association of School Librarians comes out with a list each year of the best websites for librarians and educators. Will show them where to access the list, and past lists, of very good sites to use in their classrooms. Will have time to introduce several of them that might be of high interest.

Speakers
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Angie Moorhead

Media Specialist, Redcliffe Elementary



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Accessing Reports on the SRI Portal and Applying Data in the Classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 208
Limited Capacity filling up

In this session, participants will learn to access various reports on the SRI Portal. Participants will also learn how Kennedy MS uses the data from SRI as one tool to identify and assist students in need.

Speakers
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David Hanna

Distrtict Testing Coordinator, Aiken County Office of Accountability and Assessment
I am in my 21st year in the Aiken County Public School District and my 5th year as the District Testing Coordinator.  Prior to serving as the District Testing Coordinator, I was a Middle Level Assistant Principal for 5 years and a High School Math Teacher for 11 years.  Please feel... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Audioboom and QR Reader Apps - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 216
Limited Capacity full

Participants will leave knowing how to use these two apps across the curriculum in any grade level. Easy, user friendly, practical, and must have apps for the classroom

Speakers
BN

Bobbi Noe

Second Grade Teacher, North Augusta Elementary
Born and raised in Rock Hill, SC. Graduated from Northwestern High School. Go Trojans! Bachelor's Degree from USM in Hattiesburg, MS. Master's Degree with an emphasis in Divergent Learning from Columbia College in Columbia, SC. Educator for 23 years. Have taught grades K-5 in four... Read More →
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Alysia Stroud

My name is Alysia Stroud and I have been teaching at North Augusta Elementary School for 22 years. I have taught both 3rd and 2nd grade classes. I graduated from Midland Valley High School and USCA. I am married with two beautiful children.
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Staci Walpole

kindergarten teacher, North Augusta Elementary


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Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Bus Video 101 - The Good, The Bad, & The Indifferent - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 212
Limited Capacity seats available

After attending this session, principals (new administrators) will have the knowledge and tools neccessary to successfully review and capture bus video footage using our software.

Speakers
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Rashad Roland

Area 4 Transportation Supervisor, Aiken County Public School District


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

DANGER.com - Internet Safety for ALL *Large Capacity Session - TECHFEST (MVHS) Auditorium
Limited Capacity seats available

DANGER.com: NetSmartz, a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Brought to you by Maryann Burgess, an officer with Aiken Department of Public Safety, this workshop is a must for all educators.

This multimedia Internet safety workshop will explore topics such as cyber bullying, social networking, and learning to think safely through animations and real-life stories. We will also touch on the growing problem of human trafficking as it relates to online activities. NetSmartz can help you better protect your children while they're online. NetSmartz is brought to you by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and is a leader in educating parents, communities, tweens, teens, and younger children on internet safety.

Speakers
avatar for Maryann Burgess

Maryann Burgess

Captain, City of Aiken - Department of Public Safety
Maryann Burgess currently serves as Captain over the Juvenile Division for the City of Aiken, Department of Public Safety investigating crimes against children and crimes children commit. Captain Burgess formerly managed the (adult) Criminal Investigative Division, and was a K-9... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Enrich-IEP for School Level Administrators - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 408
Limited Capacity seats available

Viewing and locating special educaiton information in Enrich, reports, compliance tips

Speakers
AB

Amy Bryce

Coordinator, Special Programs
Amy Bryce is the Coordinator for Compliance in the Department of Special Programs.


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Flipping the Traditional Elementary Classroom Upside Down - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 222
Limited Capacity filling up

Participants will leave the session with an understanding of meaning of the in-class flip model. They will also learn ways to implement this in the elementary classroom and the benefits it can provide for student learning.

Speakers
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Tiffany Coleman

K-5 Math Content Interventionist, Aiken County Public Schools



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Fun Apps for Classroom Assessment! TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 303
Limited Capacity full

Teachers will engage in technology applications that will help make classroom assessments fun for students and painless for teachers! Assessment platforms such as Kahoot! and Plickers will be featured. This will be a hands-on session requiring technology devices. Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices (iPad, iPhone, tablet, etc). However, a limited number of devices will be provided for use during the session. Join me for some learning and laughter! *Geared towards 3rd-5th grades

Speakers
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Carolyn Campbell

Reading Intervention


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Getting Schooled on Schoology - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 420
Limited Capacity full

Participants will engage in a lesson by navigating the learning management system Schoology.

Speakers
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Aretha Tarver

school counselor, Chukker Creek Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Getting Techie with Research Based Strategies - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 418
Limited Capacity filling up

Participants will use technology to implement instructional strategies: accountable talk, claim and evidence, and think dots.

Speakers
TC

Tyisha Carter

Classroom Teacher, Aiken County Public School District


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Google Forms for the Counseling Office - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 403
Limited Capacity filling up

Google Forms is a free tool from Google that allows you to do the following:

Create forms, surveys, quizzes, and such
Share the forms with others
Allow others to complete the forms online
Collect all the responses in a spreadsheet
Provide you with helpful summaries of the collected data with charts and graphs
We will be creating documents together, so, it would be helpful to sign up for a google email address to be used with Google Forms prior to attending this session.

Speakers
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Hillary Herring

School Counselor, Aiken County Schools
School Counselor at North Augusta Elementary
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Shari Hooper

School Counselor, Aiken County Schools
I began in our school district in 1991 as a middle school ELA teacher. In 1998, I started my career as a school counselor. I am currently working at Mossy Creek Elementary, but I have worked at NAMS, NAE, and Belvedere. Much of what I have learned can be credited to Mrs. Mary... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

iLearn with Osmo - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 402
Limited Capacity full

The Osmo is a unique learning tool that can be used in any content area or grade level. It enhances student engagement and understanding. Users will leave the session familiar with the Osmo and how to personalize materials to augment learning in their classrooms. The session will be hands-on, giving participants the opportunity to experience the Osmo and it's capabilities. Attendees will leave with lesson ideas in all content areas and access to the albums used during the session.

Speakers
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Sarah Emerling

Sarah Emerling holds dual certification in elementary and special education. She is Nationally Board Certified and has taught special education in Aiken County for 20 years. She is passionate about integrating educational technology into everyday instruction and inclusive practic... Read More →
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Jeremy Rinder

Jeremy Rinder is currently a Fifth Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Hammond Hill Elementary School. He was named the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year at Hammond Hill and was on the Aiken County Teacher of the Year Honor Court. In 2014, he was named to the Newberry... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Imagine a classroom so bright you have to wear shades - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 306
Limited Capacity full

Imagine dynamic “in the moment” student collaboration where ANY content, ANY connection, ANY device becomes accessible ANYwhere. Introducing ClassFlow 4.0! The award winning cloud-based lesson delivery system, which has been shining light on the transformation of the modern classroom, now includes ClassFlow desktop! Turning ANY content into shareable content with full assessment capabilities. Pair this new feature with ClassFlow Connect to create a solution that allows for multi-user mirroring, instant white-boarding, and multi-browser accessibility, taking your classroom devices to the next level. Put on your shades, sign up at classflow.com and bring a device to revolutionize student engagement.

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Inspire Students with Coding - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 311
Limited Capacity seats available

Come learn how coWe all want our students to learn logical thinking, problem solving, persistence, collaboration, and communication. Come learn how coding can help in all of those areas and be FUN at the same time!

Speakers
MC

Mark Cota

Teaching special education, elementary and middle level students, Mark Cota has been in Aiken County for 32 years . The past seven years he has worked in Curriculum Technology, helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms.


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Journeys - Using the Online Resources - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 220
Limited Capacity full

Collections has many online resources, many of which are often unutilized. Come see how you can use these tools to promote student and achievement and make your job a little easier.

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Mastery Connect with Math & Science - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 407
Limited Capacity full

1. Teachers will be able to upload or find a test to add to a tracker using Mastery Connect. 2. Teachers will be able to create and add a tracker in Mastery Connect. 3. Teachers will be able to analyze the data from an assessment in a Mastery Connect tracker.

Speakers
DD

Denise Dickey

5th Grade Teacher, Clearwater Elementary
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Nathan Lobaugh

Coordinator, Aiken County Public Schools
Nathan Lobaugh is currently the assistant principal at Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School. During his ten years of teaching he as taught grades 3-6. He has served on several curriculum teams during this time, with the most recent being GT math and regular math during the summer of... Read More →
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Justin McKinney

4th grade Math/ Science Teacher, Clearwater Elementary
My name is Justin McKinney and I have been teaching in Aiken County for 10 years, and the majority of my teaching career has been focused on teaching Math and Science.  I am currently working to achieve my masters degree which will allow me to move one step closer to accomplishing... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Office 365 - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 409
Limited Capacity full

Speakers
CB

Charles Boese

System Administrator


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Stop COLLABORATE and Listen! - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 218
Limited Capacity full

Learning does not STOP the four walls of our classroom, students learn through social interactions.  You will have the chance to explore Microsoft Online & Schoology, which allow your students the opportunity to COLLABORATE with peers within the classroom and with other schools, professionals, and people within the community to help broaden their knowledge, develop social skills, and apply the skills they are learning. These programs will help motivate your 21st century learners to LISTEN and take ownership of their education, increase their communication skills, and ignite an excitement for learning.

Speakers
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Amanda Brewer

5th grade ELA/S.S. Teacher, Aiken Elementary
I have a passion for teaching and developing independent, engaged, lifelong learners. I have been teaching for 11 years and I couldn't imagine doing anything else. Another passion of mine is integrating technology into my literacy-based classroom and challenge my students to grow... Read More →
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Jacque Osteen

Assistant Principal, LBC Middle School
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Tabatha Younts

Curriculum Technology Specialist, Aiken County Public Schools
Tabatha Younts graduated from the University of South Carolina - Aiken with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a M.Ed in Educational Technology. She has twelve years of experience in early childhood and begins a new journey this year as a Curriculum Technology S... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Student-Teacher Collaboration and Tools with Technology - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 419
Limited Capacity filling up

Describe ways students and teachers can collaborate with each other with or without being in a face to face setting. We will be using Office 365, Microsoft One Note and other online tools. You will learn how to set up a Class Notebook through One Note and ways students can use these at school as well as home. We will present other technology tools to use with students as well.

Speakers
avatar for Miranda Church

Miranda Church

4th Grade Teacher, Chukker Creek Elementary
I teach fourth grade at Chukker Creek Elementary. This is my 12th year of teaching. I have taught 3rd and 4th grade and love them both. During this school year, I have been participating in the Full Circle Technology grant given by the district. Our class has 1:1 technology which... Read More →
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Brian Gibbons

Coordinator- Federal Programs
Brian has served in the field of education for 18 years. For the first 14 years of his career, Brian taught both third and fourth grade.  For the past four years Brian has worked as a Coordinator in the Office of Federal Programs. In this role he is responsible for overseeing the... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Tech Facts - FAQ - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 315
Limited Capacity seats available

Do you have questions about word-orders, blocked sites, broken computers, etc.? Participants will leave understanding the proper procedures to a variety of technology related items.

Speakers
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Don Pencille

Director of Technology, Aiken County School District


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

The Learn OnDemand Poster Printer - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 205
Limited Capacity filling up

Discover new ideas to address your visual learners needs. The Learn OnDemand poster maker incorporates over 1400 ready to use templates for your visual learners needs. Templates are divided by subject, ready to print. All templates are fully editable or you can scan your own original or make one from scratch.
The system is fully integrated and includes the workstation, scanning station, and printer. The patent pending software comes preloaded from our factory. Our system comes with onsite training and service.
Come discover the possibilities.


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Using Excel Surveys for IEP, 504, and SIT Data Collection - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 302
Limited Capacity full

The participants will have an understanding how to create an Excel Survey, how to store data collected electronically, how to create short cuts to Excel Surveys, and how to create graphs with Excel Survey data

Speakers
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Leslie Bailey

Speech Language Pathologist
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Allison Newbegin

Allison Newbegin is the Lead Teacher for the PLC.



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Using Kidblog to flip your classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 313
Limited Capacity full

Teachers will leave the session with the knowledge of Kidblog and using it as a notebooking/blogging tool in the classroom.

Speakers
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Charlene Aycox

4th Grade Math and Science Teacher, Aiken Elementary
Charlene Aycox Aiken Elementary21st year of teachingMasters in Curriculum and Instruction



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Using Lexile Levels within Destiny and Discus *Large Capacity Session - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Media Center
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will obtain the skills necessary to search the Destiny Library System for books within specific Lexile ranges and how to view the Lexile score for books in the library and articles in DISCUS.

Speakers
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Sue Anne

Library Media Specialist Midland Valley High SchoolWe believe reading has the power to change lives.
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Marcia Beja

Media Specialist, Midland Valley High School
Career-changer -- from graphic designer / production manager to media specialist (MLIS USC-Columbia). Especially interested in digital media and ways that technology can foster literacy. In love with scdiscus.org.


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Using the Epson 595 Interactive Projector - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 424
Limited Capacity seats available

Having troubles using your new interactive projector? Come learn from an Epson professional how to use Epson's Easy Interactive Tools

Speakers

Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Engineering in Biology? Yes - It is Possible with Miller & Levine Biology (Biology I, II, and AP) AHS SM 120
Limited Capacity seats available

Biology teachers will learn how they can address the South Carolina Science and Engineering Practices by modeling STEM activities in both hands-on and virtual formats using Pearson’s South Carolina Customized Miller & Levine Biology Program.

Speakers
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Tom Gantt

As a National Board Certified Teacher, Tom Gantt brings the joy of science and teaching together with his unique past experiences. As a former lab scientist and science center educator, Tom combines his research background with 15 years of award-winning teaching of middle school... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

All Means All (Grades 9-12) AHS SM 114
Limited Capacity full

This session examines local and national trends and data that indicate the need for a cross curricular emphasis on literacy. The session will also provide specific literacy strategies and lessons that can easily be adapted into all content. At the end of this session, participants will be able to incorporate research based literacy strategies into their content areas.

Speakers
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Glenda Smith

Teacher, South Aiken High School
Over the past 22 years, Glenda Smith has had the privilege to teach English I-IV and work with students at all ability levels. During the course of her teaching career, she has been recognized three times as a school Teacher of the Year and twice as a district Teacher of the Year... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

Best Practices for High School Counselors REQUIRED for all HS counselors AHS C15
Limited Capacity seats available

At the end of this session, high school counselors will return to their schools with new ideas and best practices for working with students. Topics will include using technology and transitioning students to high school.

Speakers
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Sharon Worley

Coordinator of Counseling & Career Services, Aiken County Public Schools


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

McGraw-Hill Technology for the Science Classroom AHS SM 214
Limited Capacity seats available

In this session we will demonstrate new, innovative and adaptive technology resources to engage students and promote successful mastery of key science concepts. Online sample info will be shared so you can begin exploring the latest technology and test driving it in your classroom now.

Speakers
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Jane Dennerlein

SC Representative, McGraw Hill Education


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

S.O.S. Spotlight on Strategies AHS SM 105
Limited Capacity full

Are you looking for creative ways to utilize digital media and increase student engagement with learning? We have heard your SOS call! Join us to learn how discovery educators from around the globe are engaging their students with videos, images, audio files and more through the Spotlight on Strategy series. Walk away with ready to use integration strategies to incorporate into your curriculum.

Speakers
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Brad Fountain

Brad is a passionate educator with over 20 years of educational experience. He began his career teaching in a 3-5 multi-age classroom in rural North Carolina where he utilized some of the earliest educational internet based web resources. He launched one of the first technology based... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

Writing in the Mathematics Classroom (Grades 9-12) AHS SM 205
Limited Capacity seats available

At the end of this session, participants will be able to incorporate writing into the math classroom to enhance understanding and retention of math concepts.

Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Wilson

Jennifer Wilson

Teacher, Aiken High School
Jennifer Wilson is a recipient of the 2013 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She has taught mathematics and study skills in both middle and high school over the last 21 years. She received her National Board Certification in 2010.



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

Motivating the Relunctant Reader: Grades 6-12 AHS SM 111
Limited Capacity full

At the end of this session, participants will be able to recognize that reluctant readers are not necessarily the same as struggling readers. Students who can’t read well tend to do very poorly in life, no matter how you measure. When you read books out loud that are above your child’s reading level, he or she is building a vocabulary that will enable his or her reading to take off when developmentally ready.

Speakers
avatar for Monica Jones

Monica Jones

English Instructor, Ridge Spring-Monetta High School
Monica Jones is a native of Monetta, South Carolina. She is a graduate of Ridge Spring-Monetta High School. Giving back to Aiken County Public Schools, the school district that paved the way for her, is something that she has always aspired to do. Ms. Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

Self-Monitoring: An Academic and Behavioral Intervention (Grades 6-12) AHS SM 110
Limited Capacity full

There are three types of self-monitoring: Self-monitoring of attention, self-monitoring of performance, and self-monitoring with self-correction checklists. At the end of this session, participants will understand the three types of self-monitoring, will understand the process of implementing self-monitoring with students (for either academic or behavioral purposes), and will be given examples of resources to use.

Speakers
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Kerrie Lovejoy

Kerrie Lovejoy was born and raised in Rochester, NY. She attended Roberts Wesleyan College and received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 2009. She later returned to Roberts Wesleyan College and graduated with her Masters of Science in School Psychology... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

Teaching Togetherness: The Power of Teaching Collaboration Grades 6-12 AHS SM 112
Limited Capacity full

This session will answer the question, "How do I teach my students to collaborate effectively?" With the increased demand for collaborative classroom activities, especially in the area of literacy, it is just as important to teach students HOW to collaborate as it is to give them opportunities to collaborate. This session will provide the research behind collaborative learning as well as lessons and strategies to teach students how to collaborate effectively.

Speakers
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Beth Taylor

XSEL Director



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

Innovative Counseling Strategies for Working with Middle Schoolers: Audience: MS Guidance Counselors AHS C13
Limited Capacity seats available

Do you have a difficult time getting through to your middle schoolers?  Want more effective strategies that your students will actually enjoy?  In this presentation you will learn about tried and true methods, activities, and programs that your students will learn from and love.

Speakers
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Robb Underwood

School Counselor, Aiken Middle School


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

Carolina Biological Science for grades 6-8 AHS Library
Limited Capacity seats available

Come see what Carolina Biological has to offer you and your students.  Participants will engage in inquiry based investigations aligned to the 2014 SC Science standards.  Demonstrations of how the technology features of Carolina's online Twig program support the new SC Science standards will also be offered.

Speakers
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Dr. Lewis Blessing

Dr. Lewis Blessing was an elementary and middle grades mathematics and science classroom teacher for twenty-five years in the Miami-Dade County School System. Following his tenure in the classroom, Dr. Blessing worked as an instructor in the professional development department for... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

Middle School STEM AHS SM 104
Limited Capacity full

Teachers should bring an ACPSD issued laptop or similar device.
  • Hockey Scholar is a STEM resource that enables upper elementary and middle school students to explore the real-life applications of fundamental math, science and engineering concepts through immersive hockey simulations. Made up of twelve virtual labs and rooted in the scientific method, this resource is aligned to both South Carolina’s Math and Science standards.
  • Ignition educates and empowers students with the skill set to leverage technology safely and effectively. Designed for middle school students, it educates on both the “nuts and bolts” of how technology works and introduces STEM careers, while also placing them in virtual environments to tackle issues including privacy, security, cyberbullying, digital relationships, and the viral nature of the web.

Speakers
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Belle Stoker Holmes

South Carolina Schools Manager, Everfi
Belle Stoker is the South Carolina Schools Manager at EverFi, an educational technology company that provides digital content at no cost to schools through partnerships with several private sector organizations. Belle grew up in Aiken and currently lives in Charlotte, NC with her... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

Notebooking in Science: 6th grade only AHS SM 113
Limited Capacity seats available

Strategies and techniques for using notebooking to improve student understanding and performance in the middle school classroom.

Speakers
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Marylin Enoch

Marilyn Enoch received an AB and a MA degree from the University of Kentucky and taught in Kentucky for 23 years. Her last twelve years of teaching were in a K-5 Science Lab. During her career she received numerous honors and awards including the prestigious Ashland Oil five state... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

Family Engagement + Students with Disabilities = Successful Transition (Please note** in the session description) AHS room C16
Limited Capacity seats available

This session is highly encouraged for ACPS Special Education Teachers, Administrators, and Related Service Providers.  

**This is a double session.  Part 1 will begin at 8:30 and Part 2 will begin at 9:30.  The double session will end at 10:15.  When signing up for this session, participants are signing up for both parts and must remain in the session for both parts.  

Session description(outcomes): Participants will have:

  •  
    • Viewed the IEP process from a parent perspective
    • Reviewed local and state level resources and how to access more information, including but not limited to, referral processes 

o   Received information to share with parents of students with disabilities related to Transition during Elementary, Middle and High school


Speakers
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Jennifer Minichan

School Counselor, ACPSD
My name is Jennifer Minichan and I have been in Education for over 30 years as elementary counselor, Program Specialist at the district level with Special Programs, and the last six years as a middle school counselor. I have discovered my passion for working with middle school students... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

Fitnessgram 101 Required for PE teachers not serving on Curriculum Teams AHS Computer Lab A8
Limited Capacity seats available

Audience: K-12 PE teachers only

Description: We will explore the new Fitnessgram software and how to set up tests.  Please make sure you can log in to the new software before Friday (email Lori Secrist if you can't lsecrist@acpsd.net).  Bring any questions you may have thus far.   


Speakers
avatar for Lori Secrist

Lori Secrist

Lori Secrist has taught elementary physical education for Aiken County for several years, served as the assistant principal for the Center for Innovative Learning, and now serves as the District Health and PE coordinator for Aiken County Schools and teaches at Aiken Intermediate... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

1:00pm EST

Compass Training - By Invitation Only! TECHFEST (MVHS) Computer Lab 213 and 406
Limited Capacity full

Each room is limited to 30 participants. Participants will have navigated as a student and teacher to get a better understanding of the CompassLearning Pathblazer acceleration process: screener, diagnostic assignments and differentiated learning paths.

Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Gibbons

Kimberly Gibbons

Professional Development Specialist, CompassLearning
I am a former Georgia ELA Middle School teacher and in my sixth year with CompassLearning. I am also a published writer, The Teacher's Right Hand, 2001. I enjoy working with teachers and providing support with implementing our Compass solutions.
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Rob Thatcher

Professional Development Speicalist, Compass Learning
I manage all aspects of client accounts including extensive pre and post-sales support, planning for effective implementations, managing data analysis, and continually striving to ensure overall customer satisfaction and successful outcomes. I am effectively facilitating the implementation... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

Fun with Computer Science and Coding *By Invitation Only - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 401
Limited Capacity seats available

*By Invitation Only - Intro to computer science basics in a format that's fun and accessible to the youngest learners (grades K-5).  Includes, fundamentals, pedagogy, overview of the Code.org online curriculum, teacher dashboard, and strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities. Workshop attendees will also receive a bag of Code.org swag and printed curriculum guide containing course lesson plans. You will also receive a certificate of completion, as well as classroom supplies for the unplugged activities.

Speakers
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Ann Puckett

Code.org Affiliate Trainer, Code.org
Ann is a software developer with a passion for all things education and especially loves kid's creativity and imagination. She has always believed every child has a unique spark whether it be music, sports or computer science. This point was driven home after watching her own children... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

R180/S44 Digital Tools (Half-day session) - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 416
Limited Capacity seats available

Now that you've been using the program for a little bit, it's time for a deeper dive into the digital tools you and your students have available. This session will focus on SAM, Teacher Dashboard, Interactive Teaching System and the student programs. You will need your Implementation Guide, Reports Guide (PARG - R180; SARG - S44); and the Software Overview (R180 or S44).
This session is for all Read 180 and/or System 44 teachers.

Speakers
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Eva Brown

Project Manager, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Eva Brown began her educational career teaching second grade in 1996 in Somerville, Massachusetts. There, she initiated an after-school foundational literacy tutoring program for her most at-risk students. Subsequently, Eva taught fourth and fifth grade in Fairfax County, Virginia... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

1:00pm EST

CTE-STEM Exploratory Teachers Curriculum Meeting (Required Meeting for CTE STEM Exploratory Teachers): Paul Knox Middle School
Research potential career based STEM units and develop project outlines to meet the standards of the CTE-STEM Exploratory syllabus. 

Speakers
MB

Mallory Bodine

Mallory Bodine is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in Middle Level Education (Science and Social Studies), and a Master of Curriculum and Instruction from Augusta University. After teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science she took the role of CTE-STEM... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Paul Knox Middle School

2:00pm EST

10 Things You Didn't Now Your Ipad Could Do to Help Reach All Learners - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 221
Limited Capacity full

Participants will come away with hands on experience and information regarding key features built into Ipads for students with special needs. They will see how Ipads can offer a rich set of accessibility features that can be customized to help diverse learners succeed. Examples of how other educators are successfully using the technology with their special needs students.

Speakers
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Jeff Harting

Assistant Principal
Mr. Harting is an administrator at the Middle Level in the ACPSD system. He has a background in business and Special Education. Mr. Harting has a Masters in Special Education and Education Specialists degree in School Leadership. The goal of leadership for Mr. Harting is to effect... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

AASL's Best Websites for 2015 - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 405
Limited Capacity full

The American Association of School Librarians comes out with a list each year of the best websites for librarians and educators. Will show them where to access the list, and past lists, of very good sites to use in their classrooms. Will have time to introduce several of them that might be of high interest.

Speakers
avatar for Angie Moorhead

Angie Moorhead

Media Specialist, Redcliffe Elementary



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Accessing Reports on the SRI Portal and Applying Data in the Classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 208
Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, participants will learn to access various reports on the SRI Portal. Participants will also learn how Kennedy MS uses the data from SRI as one tool to identify and assist students in need.

Speakers
DH

David Hanna

Distrtict Testing Coordinator, Aiken County Office of Accountability and Assessment
I am in my 21st year in the Aiken County Public School District and my 5th year as the District Testing Coordinator.  Prior to serving as the District Testing Coordinator, I was a Middle Level Assistant Principal for 5 years and a High School Math Teacher for 11 years.  Please feel... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Audioboom and QR Reader Apps - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 216
Limited Capacity full

Participants will leave knowing how to use these two apps across the curriculum in any grade level. Easy, user friendly, practical, and must have apps for the classroom

Speakers
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Bobbi Noe

Second Grade Teacher, North Augusta Elementary
Born and raised in Rock Hill, SC. Graduated from Northwestern High School. Go Trojans! Bachelor's Degree from USM in Hattiesburg, MS. Master's Degree with an emphasis in Divergent Learning from Columbia College in Columbia, SC. Educator for 23 years. Have taught grades K-5 in four... Read More →
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Alysia Stroud

My name is Alysia Stroud and I have been teaching at North Augusta Elementary School for 22 years. I have taught both 3rd and 2nd grade classes. I graduated from Midland Valley High School and USCA. I am married with two beautiful children.
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Staci Walpole

kindergarten teacher, North Augusta Elementary


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Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

DANGER.com - Internet Safety for ALL *Large Capacity Session - TECHFEST (MVHS) Auditorium
Limited Capacity seats available

DANGER.com: NetSmartz, a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Brought to you by Maryann Burgess, an officer with Aiken Department of Public Safety, this workshop is a must for all educators.

This multimedia Internet safety workshop will explore topics such as cyber bullying, social networking, and learning to think safely through animations and real-life stories. We will also touch on the growing problem of human trafficking as it relates to online activities. NetSmartz can help you better protect your children while they're online. NetSmartz is brought to you by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and is a leader in educating parents, communities, tweens, teens, and younger children on internet safety.

Speakers
avatar for Maryann Burgess

Maryann Burgess

Captain, City of Aiken - Department of Public Safety
Maryann Burgess currently serves as Captain over the Juvenile Division for the City of Aiken, Department of Public Safety investigating crimes against children and crimes children commit. Captain Burgess formerly managed the (adult) Criminal Investigative Division, and was a K-9... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Enrich-IEP: Get More Out of Enrich - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 408
Limited Capacity filling up

More effiecient management of caseloads: Running reports, setting up groups, batch printing

Speakers
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Amy Bryce

Coordinator, Special Programs
Amy Bryce is the Coordinator for Compliance in the Department of Special Programs.
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Cathy Pitts

Special Education Teacher, Redcliffe Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Exit Ticket - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 217
Limited Capacity full

Using materials that are availible to all teachers, create exit tickets and surveys for your students.

Speakers
avatar for Curtis L. Dawkins

Curtis L. Dawkins

Teacher, North Aiken Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Flipping the Traditional Elementary Classroom Upside Down - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 222
Limited Capacity full

Participants will leave the session with an understanding of meaning of the in-class flip model. They will also learn ways to implement this in the elementary classroom and the benefits it can provide for student learning.

Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Coleman

Tiffany Coleman

K-5 Math Content Interventionist, Aiken County Public Schools



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Fun Apps for Classroom Assessment! TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 303
Limited Capacity full

Teachers will engage in technology applications that will help make classroom assessments fun for students and painless for teachers! Assessment platforms such as Kahoot! and Plickers will be featured. This will be a hands-on session requiring technology devices. Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices (iPad, iPhone, tablet, etc). However, a limited number of devices will be provided for use during the session. Join me for some learning and laughter! *Geared towards 3rd-5th grades

Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Campbell

Carolyn Campbell

Reading Intervention


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Google Forms for the Counseling Office - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 403
Limited Capacity seats available

Google Forms is a free tool from Google that allows you to do the following:

Create forms, surveys, quizzes, and such
Share the forms with others
Allow others to complete the forms online
Collect all the responses in a spreadsheet
Provide you with helpful summaries of the collected data with charts and graphs
We will be creating documents together, so, it would be helpful to sign up for a google email address to be used with Google Forms prior to attending this session.

Speakers
avatar for Hillary Herring

Hillary Herring

School Counselor, Aiken County Schools
School Counselor at North Augusta Elementary
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Shari Hooper

School Counselor, Aiken County Schools
I began in our school district in 1991 as a middle school ELA teacher. In 1998, I started my career as a school counselor. I am currently working at Mossy Creek Elementary, but I have worked at NAMS, NAE, and Belvedere. Much of what I have learned can be credited to Mrs. Mary... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

iLearn with Osmo - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 402
Limited Capacity full

The Osmo is a unique learning tool that can be used in any content area or grade level. It enhances student engagement and understanding. Users will leave the session familiar with the Osmo and how to personalize materials to augment learning in their classrooms. The session will be hands-on, giving participants the opportunity to experience the Osmo and it's capabilities. Attendees will leave with lesson ideas in all content areas and access to the albums used during the session.

Speakers
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Sarah Emerling

Sarah Emerling holds dual certification in elementary and special education. She is Nationally Board Certified and has taught special education in Aiken County for 20 years. She is passionate about integrating educational technology into everyday instruction and inclusive practic... Read More →
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Jeremy Rinder

Jeremy Rinder is currently a Fifth Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Hammond Hill Elementary School. He was named the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year at Hammond Hill and was on the Aiken County Teacher of the Year Honor Court. In 2014, he was named to the Newberry... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Imagine a classroom so bright you have to wear shades - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 306
Limited Capacity filling up

Imagine dynamic “in the moment” student collaboration where ANY content, ANY connection, ANY device becomes accessible ANYwhere. Introducing ClassFlow 4.0! The award winning cloud-based lesson delivery system, which has been shining light on the transformation of the modern classroom, now includes ClassFlow desktop! Turning ANY content into shareable content with full assessment capabilities. Pair this new feature with ClassFlow Connect to create a solution that allows for multi-user mirroring, instant white-boarding, and multi-browser accessibility, taking your classroom devices to the next level. Put on your shades, sign up at classflow.com and bring a device to revolutionize student engagement.

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Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

In the Cloud: File storage, collaboration and communication with Office 365 TECHFEST (MVHS) Rm# 201
Limited Capacity filling up

Office 365 Basics:  Get an overview of the Office 365 program and the apps that accompany the program.


Speakers
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Terry Hallman

Adult Education Instructor, Aiken County Public Schools
Terry Hallman is an AdultEducation instructor for the ACPSD. Terry is a 34 year veteran teacher, with 20 years in the K - 12 classroom setting. Ms. Hallman earned her M.Ed in Instructional Technology from Lesley University. Ms. Hallman has a daughter, Holli, an adopted dachshund... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Journeys - Using the Online Resources - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 220
Limited Capacity filling up

Collections has many online resources, many of which are often unutilized. Come see how you can use these tools to promote student and achievement and make your job a little easier.

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Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Livebinder's - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 212
Limited Capacity filling up

By then end of the session teachers will have a basic understanding of livebinder's and how they improve research skills in younger students.

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Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Mastery Connect with Math & Science - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 407
Limited Capacity filling up

1. Teachers will be able to upload or find a test to add to a tracker using Mastery Connect. 2. Teachers will be able to create and add a tracker in Mastery Connect. 3. Teachers will be able to analyze the data from an assessment in a Mastery Connect tracker.

Speakers
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Denise Dickey

5th Grade Teacher, Clearwater Elementary
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Nathan Lobaugh

Coordinator, Aiken County Public Schools
Nathan Lobaugh is currently the assistant principal at Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School. During his ten years of teaching he as taught grades 3-6. He has served on several curriculum teams during this time, with the most recent being GT math and regular math during the summer of... Read More →
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Justin McKinney

4th grade Math/ Science Teacher, Clearwater Elementary
My name is Justin McKinney and I have been teaching in Aiken County for 10 years, and the majority of my teaching career has been focused on teaching Math and Science.  I am currently working to achieve my masters degree which will allow me to move one step closer to accomplishing... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Office 365 - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 409
Limited Capacity full

Speakers
CB

Charles Boese

System Administrator


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Show, Don't Tell - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 305
Limited Capacity full

PreK/Kindergarten teachers will have the opportunity to share their favorite app or website with their colleagues in a fast paced, engaging way. Not only will participants share with their peers, they will leave with many valuable resources specific to their age level.

Speakers
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Gwendolyn Byrd

5K Teacher, Warrenville Elementary School
I love teaching Kindergarten students. Everyday is a new day in class. Kindergarten Rocks!!!
JC

Jennifer Cooney

Teacher, Warrenville Elementary
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Latoya McGriff

Kindergarten Teacher, Warrenville Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

SMART Notebook with the Smarties - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 420
Limited Capacity full

Participants will develop SMART Notebook intelligence by creating a SMART Notebook document to guide them through the school day.


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Stop COLLABORATE and Listen! - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 218
Limited Capacity full

Learning does not STOP the four walls of our classroom, students learn through social interactions.  You will have the chance to explore Microsoft Online & Schoology, which allow your students the opportunity to COLLABORATE with peers within the classroom and with other schools, professionals, and people within the community to help broaden their knowledge, develop social skills, and apply the skills they are learning. These programs will help motivate your 21st century learners to LISTEN and take ownership of their education, increase their communication skills, and ignite an excitement for learning.

Speakers
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Amanda Brewer

5th grade ELA/S.S. Teacher, Aiken Elementary
I have a passion for teaching and developing independent, engaged, lifelong learners. I have been teaching for 11 years and I couldn't imagine doing anything else. Another passion of mine is integrating technology into my literacy-based classroom and challenge my students to grow... Read More →
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Jacque Osteen

Assistant Principal, LBC Middle School
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Tabatha Younts

Curriculum Technology Specialist, Aiken County Public Schools
Tabatha Younts graduated from the University of South Carolina - Aiken with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a M.Ed in Educational Technology. She has twelve years of experience in early childhood and begins a new journey this year as a Curriculum Technology S... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Student-Teacher Collaboration and Tools with Technology - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 419
Limited Capacity filling up

Describe ways students and teachers can collaborate with each other with or without being in a face to face setting. We will be using Office 365, Microsoft One Note and other online tools. You will learn how to set up a Class Notebook through One Note and ways students can use these at school as well as home. We will present other technology tools to use with students as well.

Speakers
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Miranda Church

4th Grade Teacher, Chukker Creek Elementary
I teach fourth grade at Chukker Creek Elementary. This is my 12th year of teaching. I have taught 3rd and 4th grade and love them both. During this school year, I have been participating in the Full Circle Technology grant given by the district. Our class has 1:1 technology which... Read More →
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Brian Gibbons

Coordinator- Federal Programs
Brian has served in the field of education for 18 years. For the first 14 years of his career, Brian taught both third and fourth grade.  For the past four years Brian has worked as a Coordinator in the Office of Federal Programs. In this role he is responsible for overseeing the... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Tech Facts - FAQ - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 315
Limited Capacity seats available

Do you have questions about word-orders, blocked sites, broken computers, etc.? Participants will leave understanding the proper procedures to a variety of technology related items.

Speakers
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Don Pencille

Director of Technology, Aiken County School District


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

The Learn OnDemand Poster Printer - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 205
Limited Capacity seats available

Discover new ideas to address your visual learners needs. The Learn OnDemand poster maker incorporates over 1400 ready to use templates for your visual learners needs. Templates are divided by subject, ready to print. All templates are fully editable or you can scan your own original or make one from scratch.
The system is fully integrated and includes the workstation, scanning station, and printer. The patent pending software comes preloaded from our factory. Our system comes with onsite training and service.
Come discover the possibilities.


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Using Excel Surveys for IEP, 504, and SIT Data Collection - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 302
Limited Capacity full

The participants will have an understanding how to create an Excel Survey, how to store data collected electronically, how to create short cuts to Excel Surveys, and how to create graphs with Excel Survey data

Speakers
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Leslie Bailey

Speech Language Pathologist
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Allison Newbegin

Allison Newbegin is the Lead Teacher for the PLC.


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Using Kidblog to flip your classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 313
Limited Capacity filling up

Teachers will leave the session with the knowledge of Kidblog and using it as a notebooking/blogging tool in the classroom.

Speakers
CA

Charlene Aycox

4th Grade Math and Science Teacher, Aiken Elementary
Charlene Aycox Aiken Elementary21st year of teachingMasters in Curriculum and Instruction



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

Video Modeling/Social Stories - TECHFEST (MVHS) - RM 219
Limited Capacity filling up

Basic overview of how to teach daily living skills using video modeling and/or digital social stories. We will review a basic task analysis and view various videos that teach various daily living skills.


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

2:00pm EST

All Means All (Grades 9-12) AHS SM 114
Limited Capacity seats available

This session examines local and national trends and data that indicate the need for a cross curricular emphasis on literacy. The session will also provide specific literacy strategies and lessons that can easily be adapted into all content. At the end of this session, participants will be able to incorporate research based literacy strategies into their content areas.

Speakers
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Glenda Smith

Teacher, South Aiken High School
Over the past 22 years, Glenda Smith has had the privilege to teach English I-IV and work with students at all ability levels. During the course of her teaching career, she has been recognized three times as a school Teacher of the Year and twice as a district Teacher of the Year... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

Discovery Education Biology TechBook AHS SM 105
Limited Capacity seats available

Take a deeper dive into the Discovery Education Biology Techbook!  Discovery Education Biology Techbook™ promotes deeper levels of science understanding through inquiry. We will introduce participants to features of the Discovery Education Biology Techbook™ and provide time for hands-on exploration of the rich resources within the service.

Speakers
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Brad Fountain

Brad is a passionate educator with over 20 years of educational experience. He began his career teaching in a 3-5 multi-age classroom in rural North Carolina where he utilized some of the earliest educational internet based web resources. He launched one of the first technology based... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

High School Financial Literacy & CATE AHS SM 104
Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers should bring an ACPSD issued laptop or similar device.
  • EverFi™ - Financial Literacy, sponsored by BB&T, brings complex financial concepts to life for today’s digital generation. The platform covers a range of topics, including credit scores, budgeting, insurance, credit cards, student loans, mortgages, taxes, stocks, savings, 401k’s and other critical concepts.Course topics align with South Carolina's Economics and CATE standards. 
  •  Radius – Math & Coding™  is comprised of 16 multi-step, interdisciplinary lessons that focus on teaching math, engineering, technology, coding and analytical thinking.  In addition, the platform links the lessons to interesting and relevant STEM career options in an effort to expose more students to the wide range of possibilities in the STEM space. Module topics Align with South Carolina's standards forAlgebra I, Geometry, Probability & Statistics, Chemistry and Physics 
  • Venture Entrepreneurship  teaches students to think entrepreneurially about business and life. The three-hour course uses case studies, interactive business simulations and personal development activities to teach students business and life skills. Students then learn how to identify a business opportunity by creating their own business plan and refining it as they learn more about their market.  In every scenario, students are asked to think critically and to justify the decisions they make. The course culminates in the creation of a business pitch and a personalized roadmap for each student’s academic and career success.

Speakers
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Belle Stoker Holmes

South Carolina Schools Manager, Everfi
Belle Stoker is the South Carolina Schools Manager at EverFi, an educational technology company that provides digital content at no cost to schools through partnerships with several private sector organizations. Belle grew up in Aiken and currently lives in Charlotte, NC with her... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

McGraw-Hill SC Biology 2017 – Online Platform Technology Resources AHS SM 214
Limited Capacity seats available

In this session we will present the 2017 SC Biology program from McGraw-Hill. Print and online samples will be available and we will demonstrate the latest adaptive and engaging online resources offered now for you to choose for your classroom implementation in Aug 2016. 

Speakers
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Jane Dennerlein

SC Representative, McGraw Hill Education


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

Writing in the Mathematics Classroom (Grades 9-12) AHS SM 205
Limited Capacity seats available

At the end of this session, participants will be able to incorporate writing into the math classroom to enhance understanding and retention of math concepts.

Speakers
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Jennifer Wilson

Teacher, Aiken High School
Jennifer Wilson is a recipient of the 2013 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She has taught mathematics and study skills in both middle and high school over the last 21 years. She received her National Board Certification in 2010.



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

Fun Finding the Future: all guidance counselors may choose to attend AHS C14
Limited Capacity seats available

This is a fun, standards-based way to help students learn how to apply subjects learned in school to the workforce, from earning a high school diploma to achieving advanced degrees.  The use of math, science, language arts, and history is essential in present occupations and serves as a foundation in introducing new careers that have yet to be created. This is an excellent way to open discussions with students about using their creative minds to find new career opportunities.

Speakers
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Darriel Whetstone

Lead Counselor, Wagener Salley High School


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

De-escalation AHS (Grades 6-12) SM 115
Limited Capacity full

At the end of this session, participants will have the nonverbal and verbal skills to de-escalate common classroom behaviors.

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Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

Extended School Year under IDEA (ESY) AHS room B6 REQUIRED SESSION for all new special education teachers and service providers
Limited Capacity seats available

This is an informational session about the logistics of ESY.  Details to assist with whether a student receiving special education services qualifies for ESY, as well as technical assistance regarding Enrich documentation.  This is required for all new special education teachers and service providers.  This session is optinal for special education teachers and service providers who want a refresher session. 

Speakers
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Amy Margaret MacDougall

Amy Margaret MacDougall started teaching special education in alternative settings, elementary special education, and general education in middle grades.  In administration she has served as an assistant principal in elementary and middle school settings.  At the district... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

Motivating the Relunctant Reader: Grades 6-12 AHS SM 111
Limited Capacity seats available

At the end of this session, participants will be able to recognize that reluctant readers are not necessarily the same as struggling readers. Students who can’t read well tend to do very poorly in life, no matter how you measure. When you read books out loud that are above your child’s reading level, he or she is building a vocabulary that will enable his or her reading to take off when developmentally ready.

Speakers
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Monica Jones

English Instructor, Ridge Spring-Monetta High School
Monica Jones is a native of Monetta, South Carolina. She is a graduate of Ridge Spring-Monetta High School. Giving back to Aiken County Public Schools, the school district that paved the way for her, is something that she has always aspired to do. Ms. Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

Self-Monitoring: An Academic and Behavioral Intervention (Grades 6-12) AHS SM 110
Limited Capacity filling up

There are three types of self-monitoring: Self-monitoring of attention, self-monitoring of performance, and self-monitoring with self-correction checklists. At the end of this session, participants will understand the three types of self-monitoring, will understand the process of implementing self-monitoring with students (for either academic or behavioral purposes), and will be given examples of resources to use.

Speakers
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Kerrie Lovejoy

Kerrie Lovejoy was born and raised in Rochester, NY. She attended Roberts Wesleyan College and received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 2009. She later returned to Roberts Wesleyan College and graduated with her Masters of Science in School Psychology... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

Teaching Togetherness: The Power of Teaching Collaboration Grades 6-12 AHS SM 112
Limited Capacity filling up

This session will answer the question, "How do I teach my students to collaborate effectively?" With the increased demand for collaborative classroom activities, especially in the area of literacy, it is just as important to teach students HOW to collaborate as it is to give them opportunities to collaborate. This session will provide the research behind collaborative learning as well as lessons and strategies to teach students how to collaborate effectively.

Speakers
BT

Beth Taylor

XSEL Director



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

The Case for Cursive: Using Handwriting to Enhance Literacy and Develop Intellectual Fluency (Grades 6-12) AHS SM 204
Limited Capacity seats available

This session is designed for teachers of all levels and all disciplines. Attendees will learn about brain research and contemporary theories regarding manual dexterity and simultaneous cognitive function. Attendees will review research, practice hands-on techniques, and receive handouts with resources for their own use. At the end of this session, participants will be able to utilize current research on fine motor skills as a fundamental process for developing literacy in their own classrooms.

Speakers
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Carol Creamer

I have a B.A. in English Literature and an M.A.T. in Secondary English Education from the University of South Carolina, Columbia. I have earned endorsements in Gifted Education and in Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition; I also have an add-on certification in Gifted... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

The Literacy-Rich Secondary Classroom: It’s Not Just for English Anymore! Grades 6-12 AHS SM 212
Limited Capacity filling up

At the end of this session, participants will be able to return to their individual content areas in the secondary setting and feel more comfortable incorporating a culture of literacy for their students. Participants will learn practical and fun methods to add to their classroom routines and easy additions to their classroom walls that will have their students exposed to a more literacy-rich environment with little-to-no pain for either party! :)

Speakers
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Elisabeth Hardy

Multilingual Learner Program Coordinator, Aiken County Public School District
Dr. Elisabeth Blumer Hardy, an educator in the Aiken County Public School District and 2016 District Teacher of the Year, has 30 years of public-school teaching experience across all grades and is a 2017-2018 SC Honor Roll Teacher. Currently, she serves as the Title III / Multilingual... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

Notebooking in Science: 7th grade only AHS SM 113
Limited Capacity seats available

Strategies and techniques for using notebooking to improve student understanding and performance in the middle school classroom.

Speakers
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Marylin Enoch

Marilyn Enoch received an AB and a MA degree from the University of Kentucky and taught in Kentucky for 23 years. Her last twelve years of teaching were in a K-5 Science Lab. During her career she received numerous honors and awards including the prestigious Ashland Oil five state... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

Response to Intervention: Strategies for All Teachers in the Area of Reading (grades 6-8) AHS SM 213
Limited Capacity seats available

RTI Skills and research based instructional strategies.

Speakers
MD

Michelle Deschenes

Special Education Teacher, Aiken county Public Schools
I have taught for 18 years as a special education teacher for grades K through High School.I have a Bachelers in Special Education, a Masters in Urban Education and a second Masters in Reading and Writing.I have made Reading Intervention my career goal doing research, becoming certified... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

2:00pm EST

Writing, Reading, and Speaking in Science (6-8) AHS B13
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will explore the 2014 Science and Engineering Practices through the lens of reading, writing, and speaking in science class as they learn specific disciplinary literacy strategies for engaging students in science.


Speakers
CA

Cherlyn Anderson

Cherlyn Anderson has worked as an Education Specialist with S 2 TEM Centers SC since 2008. During her 38 years in education, Mrs. Anderson has taught middle level science, English Language Arts, technology, and robotics. Mrs. Anderson has received numerous state and national awards... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

3:00pm EST

10 Things You Didn't Now Your Ipad Could Do to Help Reach All Learners - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 221
Limited Capacity full

Participants will come away with hands on experience and information regarding key features built into Ipads for students with special needs. They will see how Ipads can offer a rich set of accessibility features that can be customized to help diverse learners succeed. Examples of how other educators are successfully using the technology with their special needs students.

Speakers
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Jeff Harting

Assistant Principal
Mr. Harting is an administrator at the Middle Level in the ACPSD system. He has a background in business and Special Education. Mr. Harting has a Masters in Special Education and Education Specialists degree in School Leadership. The goal of leadership for Mr. Harting is to effect... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Audioboom and QR Reader Apps - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 216
Limited Capacity full

Participants will leave knowing how to use these two apps across the curriculum in any grade level. Easy, user friendly, practical, and must have apps for the classroom

Speakers
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Bobbi Noe

Second Grade Teacher, North Augusta Elementary
Born and raised in Rock Hill, SC. Graduated from Northwestern High School. Go Trojans! Bachelor's Degree from USM in Hattiesburg, MS. Master's Degree with an emphasis in Divergent Learning from Columbia College in Columbia, SC. Educator for 23 years. Have taught grades K-5 in four... Read More →
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Alysia Stroud

My name is Alysia Stroud and I have been teaching at North Augusta Elementary School for 22 years. I have taught both 3rd and 2nd grade classes. I graduated from Midland Valley High School and USCA. I am married with two beautiful children.
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Staci Walpole

kindergarten teacher, North Augusta Elementary


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Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

DANGER.com - Internet Safety for ALL *Large Capacity Session - TECHFEST (MVHS) Auditorium
Limited Capacity seats available

DANGER.com: NetSmartz, a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Brought to you by Maryann Burgess, an officer with Aiken Department of Public Safety, this workshop is a must for all educators.

This multimedia Internet safety workshop will explore topics such as cyber bullying, social networking, and learning to think safely through animations and real-life stories. We will also touch on the growing problem of human trafficking as it relates to online activities. NetSmartz can help you better protect your children while they're online. NetSmartz is brought to you by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and is a leader in educating parents, communities, tweens, teens, and younger children on internet safety.

Speakers
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Maryann Burgess

Captain, City of Aiken - Department of Public Safety
Maryann Burgess currently serves as Captain over the Juvenile Division for the City of Aiken, Department of Public Safety investigating crimes against children and crimes children commit. Captain Burgess formerly managed the (adult) Criminal Investigative Division, and was a K-9... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Enrich-IEP: Back to Basics - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 408
Limited Capacity seats available

Navigating Enrich-IEP effectively

Speakers
AB

Amy Bryce

Coordinator, Special Programs
Amy Bryce is the Coordinator for Compliance in the Department of Special Programs.
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Cathy Pitts

Special Education Teacher, Redcliffe Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Exit Ticket - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Computer Lab 217
Limited Capacity full

Using materials that are availible to all teachers, create exit tickets and surveys for your students.

Speakers
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Curtis L. Dawkins

Teacher, North Aiken Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Flipping the Traditional Elementary Classroom Upside Down - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 222
Limited Capacity full

Participants will leave the session with an understanding of meaning of the in-class flip model. They will also learn ways to implement this in the elementary classroom and the benefits it can provide for student learning.

Speakers
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Tiffany Coleman

K-5 Math Content Interventionist, Aiken County Public Schools



Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Fun Apps for Classroom Assessment! TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 303
Limited Capacity full

Teachers will engage in technology applications that will help make classroom assessments fun for students and painless for teachers! Assessment platforms such as Kahoot! and Plickers will be featured. This will be a hands-on session requiring technology devices. Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices (iPad, iPhone, tablet, etc). However, a limited number of devices will be provided for use during the session. Join me for some learning and laughter! *Geared towards 3rd-5th grades

Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Campbell

Carolyn Campbell

Reading Intervention


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Getting Schooled on Schoology - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 418
Limited Capacity full

Participants will engage in a lesson by navigating the learning management system Schoology.

Speakers
AT

Aretha Tarver

school counselor, Chukker Creek Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

iLearn with Osmo - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 402
Limited Capacity full

The Osmo is a unique learning tool that can be used in any content area or grade level. It enhances student engagement and understanding. Users will leave the session familiar with the Osmo and how to personalize materials to augment learning in their classrooms. The session will be hands-on, giving participants the opportunity to experience the Osmo and it's capabilities. Attendees will leave with lesson ideas in all content areas and access to the albums used during the session.

Speakers
avatar for Sarah Emerling

Sarah Emerling

Sarah Emerling holds dual certification in elementary and special education. She is Nationally Board Certified and has taught special education in Aiken County for 20 years. She is passionate about integrating educational technology into everyday instruction and inclusive practic... Read More →
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Jeremy Rinder

Jeremy Rinder is currently a Fifth Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Hammond Hill Elementary School. He was named the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year at Hammond Hill and was on the Aiken County Teacher of the Year Honor Court. In 2014, he was named to the Newberry... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Imagine a classroom so bright you have to wear shades - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 306
Limited Capacity full

Imagine dynamic “in the moment” student collaboration where ANY content, ANY connection, ANY device becomes accessible ANYwhere. Introducing ClassFlow 4.0! The award winning cloud-based lesson delivery system, which has been shining light on the transformation of the modern classroom, now includes ClassFlow desktop! Turning ANY content into shareable content with full assessment capabilities. Pair this new feature with ClassFlow Connect to create a solution that allows for multi-user mirroring, instant white-boarding, and multi-browser accessibility, taking your classroom devices to the next level. Put on your shades, sign up at classflow.com and bring a device to revolutionize student engagement.

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Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

In the Cloud: File storage, collaboration and communication with Office 365 TECHFEST (MVHS) Rm# 201
Limited Capacity filling up

Office 365 Basics:  Get an overview of the Office 365 program and the apps that accompany the program.


Speakers
avatar for Terry Hallman

Terry Hallman

Adult Education Instructor, Aiken County Public Schools
Terry Hallman is an AdultEducation instructor for the ACPSD. Terry is a 34 year veteran teacher, with 20 years in the K - 12 classroom setting. Ms. Hallman earned her M.Ed in Instructional Technology from Lesley University. Ms. Hallman has a daughter, Holli, an adopted dachshund... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Inspire Students with Coding - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 311
Limited Capacity seats available

Come learn how coWe all want our students to learn logical thinking, problem solving, persistence, collaboration, and communication. Come learn how coding can help in all of those areas and be FUN at the same time!

Speakers
MC

Mark Cota

Teaching special education, elementary and middle level students, Mark Cota has been in Aiken County for 32 years . The past seven years he has worked in Curriculum Technology, helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms.


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Livebinder's - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 212
Limited Capacity full

By then end of the session teachers will have a basic understanding of livebinder's and how they improve research skills in younger students.

Speakers


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Living Life Online - Educators Role in Digital Citizenship *Large Capacity Session - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM Media Center
Limited Capacity seats available

“Today's students, having grown up with technology and digital devices, are called digital natives. They are very technology savvy but still need instruction and guidance to become technology literate. Part of being technologically literate is knowing how to use technology effectively, responsibly, and safely. The South Carolina K-12 Internet Safety Standards were developed to provide a framework and guidance for educators as they work with their students to learn 21st Century skills and to become information and technologically literate.” SC Dept. of Education


Speakers
avatar for Sue Anne

Sue Anne

Library Media Specialist Midland Valley High SchoolWe believe reading has the power to change lives.
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Marcia Beja

Media Specialist, Midland Valley High School
Career-changer -- from graphic designer / production manager to media specialist (MLIS USC-Columbia). Especially interested in digital media and ways that technology can foster literacy. In love with scdiscus.org.


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Office 365 - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 409
Limited Capacity filling up

Overview of all Office365 products. 

Speakers
CB

Charles Boese

System Administrator


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Show, Don't Tell - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 305
Limited Capacity full

PreK/Kindergarten teachers will have the opportunity to share their favorite app or website with their colleagues in a fast paced, engaging way. Not only will participants share with their peers, they will leave with many valuable resources specific to their age level.

Speakers
avatar for Gwendolyn Byrd

Gwendolyn Byrd

5K Teacher, Warrenville Elementary School
I love teaching Kindergarten students. Everyday is a new day in class. Kindergarten Rocks!!!
JC

Jennifer Cooney

Teacher, Warrenville Elementary
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Latoya McGriff

Kindergarten Teacher, Warrenville Elementary


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

SMART Notebook with the Smarties - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 420
Limited Capacity filling up

Participants will develop SMART Notebook intelligence by creating a SMART Notebook document to guide them through the school day.

Speakers
TC

Tyisha Carter

Classroom Teacher, Aiken County Public School District


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Stop COLLABORATE and Listen! - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 218
Limited Capacity full

Learning does not STOP the four walls of our classroom, students learn through social interactions.  You will have the chance to explore Microsoft Online & Schoology, which allow your students the opportunity to COLLABORATE with peers within the classroom and with other schools, professionals, and people within the community to help broaden their knowledge, develop social skills, and apply the skills they are learning. These programs will help motivate your 21st century learners to LISTEN and take ownership of their education, increase their communication skills, and ignite an excitement for learning.

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Brewer

Amanda Brewer

5th grade ELA/S.S. Teacher, Aiken Elementary
I have a passion for teaching and developing independent, engaged, lifelong learners. I have been teaching for 11 years and I couldn't imagine doing anything else. Another passion of mine is integrating technology into my literacy-based classroom and challenge my students to grow... Read More →
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Jacque Osteen

Assistant Principal, LBC Middle School
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Tabatha Younts

Curriculum Technology Specialist, Aiken County Public Schools
Tabatha Younts graduated from the University of South Carolina - Aiken with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a M.Ed in Educational Technology. She has twelve years of experience in early childhood and begins a new journey this year as a Curriculum Technology S... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Tech Facts - FAQ - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 315
Limited Capacity seats available

Do you have questions about word-orders, blocked sites, broken computers, etc.? Participants will leave understanding the proper procedures to a variety of technology related items.

Speakers
avatar for Don Pencille

Don Pencille

Director of Technology, Aiken County School District


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Using Kidblog to flip your classroom - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 313
Limited Capacity filling up

Teachers will leave the session with the knowledge of Kidblog and using it as a notebooking/blogging tool in the classroom.

Speakers
CA

Charlene Aycox

4th Grade Math and Science Teacher, Aiken Elementary
Charlene Aycox Aiken Elementary21st year of teachingMasters in Curriculum and Instruction



Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Using SMART Software with your Interactive Projector - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 424
Limited Capacity full

Come learn from an expert how to use SMART software with your interactive projector to engage your students and increase student achievement.

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Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Using Videos in the Classroom with PlayPosit (fka Educanon) - TECHFEST (MVHS) RM 302
Limited Capacity full

Participants will discover the benefits of using PlayPosit in the classroom. PlayPosit, formally known as Educanon, allows teachers to insert questions into a video. You will learn how to register, create classes, upload a roster, download videos from the Internet and upload them to the website, design a video with questions, monitor students' progress, and export grades.We will look at examples and discuss the many ways you can incorporate PlayPosit in your classroom.

Speakers
RB

Rebecca Butler

4th Grade Teacher, Warrenville Elementary



Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Video Modeling/Social Stories - TECHFEST (MVHS) - RM 219
Limited Capacity filling up

Basic overview of how to teach daily living skills using video modeling and/or digital social stories. We will review a basic task analysis and view various videos that teach various daily living skills.


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Midland Valley High School 227 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC 29829

3:00pm EST

Science and Engineering Practices and the SC Standards (9-12) AHS B13
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will understand the development and structure of the 2014 SC Standards and Performance Indicators for Science and determine the intent of the standards through examining the language of the science and engineering practices through the performance indicators.


Speakers
CA

Cherlyn Anderson

Cherlyn Anderson has worked as an Education Specialist with S 2 TEM Centers SC since 2008. During her 38 years in education, Mrs. Anderson has taught middle level science, English Language Arts, technology, and robotics. Mrs. Anderson has received numerous state and national awards... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

3:00pm EST

Writing in the Mathematics Classroom (Grades 9-12) AHS SM 205
Limited Capacity seats available

At the end of this session, participants will be able to incorporate writing into the math classroom to enhance understanding and retention of math concepts.

Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Wilson

Jennifer Wilson

Teacher, Aiken High School
Jennifer Wilson is a recipient of the 2013 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She has taught mathematics and study skills in both middle and high school over the last 21 years. She received her National Board Certification in 2010.



Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

3:00pm EST

Fun Finding the Future: all guidance counselors may choose to attend AHS C14
Limited Capacity seats available

This is a fun, standards-based way to help students learn how to apply subjects learned in school to the workforce, from earning a high school diploma to achieving advanced degrees.  The use of math, science, language arts, and history is essential in present occupations and serves as a foundation in introducing new careers that have yet to be created. This is an excellent way to open discussions with students about using their creative minds to find new career opportunities.

Speakers
DW

Darriel Whetstone

Lead Counselor, Wagener Salley High School


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

3:00pm EST

De-escalation AHS (Grades 6-12) SM 115
Limited Capacity full

At the end of this session, participants will have the nonverbal and verbal skills to de-escalate common classroom behaviors.

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Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

3:00pm EST

Motivating the Relunctant Reader: Grades 6-12 AHS SM 111
Limited Capacity full

At the end of this session, participants will be able to recognize that reluctant readers are not necessarily the same as struggling readers. Students who can’t read well tend to do very poorly in life, no matter how you measure. When you read books out loud that are above your child’s reading level, he or she is building a vocabulary that will enable his or her reading to take off when developmentally ready.

Speakers
avatar for Monica Jones

Monica Jones

English Instructor, Ridge Spring-Monetta High School
Monica Jones is a native of Monetta, South Carolina. She is a graduate of Ridge Spring-Monetta High School. Giving back to Aiken County Public Schools, the school district that paved the way for her, is something that she has always aspired to do. Ms. Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

3:00pm EST

The Case for Cursive: Using Handwriting to Enhance Literacy and Develop Intellectual Fluency (Grades 6-12) AHS SM 204
Limited Capacity filling up

This session is designed for teachers of all levels and all disciplines. Attendees will learn about brain research and contemporary theories regarding manual dexterity and simultaneous cognitive function. Attendees will review research, practice hands-on techniques, and receive handouts with resources for their own use. At the end of this session, participants will be able to utilize current research on fine motor skills as a fundamental process for developing literacy in their own classrooms.

Speakers
CC

Carol Creamer

I have a B.A. in English Literature and an M.A.T. in Secondary English Education from the University of South Carolina, Columbia. I have earned endorsements in Gifted Education and in Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition; I also have an add-on certification in Gifted... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

3:00pm EST

The Literacy-Rich Secondary Classroom: It’s Not Just for English Anymore! Grades 6-12 AHS SM 212
Limited Capacity filling up

At the end of this session, participants will be able to return to their individual content areas in the secondary setting and feel more comfortable incorporating a culture of literacy for their students. Participants will learn practical and fun methods to add to their classroom routines and easy additions to their classroom walls that will have their students exposed to a more literacy-rich environment with little-to-no pain for either party! :)

Speakers
avatar for Elisabeth Hardy

Elisabeth Hardy

Multilingual Learner Program Coordinator, Aiken County Public School District
Dr. Elisabeth Blumer Hardy, an educator in the Aiken County Public School District and 2016 District Teacher of the Year, has 30 years of public-school teaching experience across all grades and is a 2017-2018 SC Honor Roll Teacher. Currently, she serves as the Title III / Multilingual... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

3:00pm EST

Linking Literacy with Social-Emotional and Behavioral Development AHS SM 110 (Grades 6-8)
Limited Capacity full

Social-emotional development occurs on a parallel path with early literacy development. Early childhood educators know that literacy opportunities that arise naturally in both the home and school environment not only develop listening skills, oral language, and reading and writing skills, but also foster the development of social-emotional growth. That is, as children experience and master more complex forms of language and literacy, they are more likely to build more complex and sophisticated communication skills in order to articulate themselves. Such students are more likely to engage in positive peer and adult interactions and behaviors in school, and in turn, are more likely to remain more engaged in their academics. Studies have shown that students who have mastered such early literacy skills, and continue to fine tune such skills, are significantly more likely to perform higher academically and engage in positive social-emotional and behavioral self-regulation skills. In this presentation, we will further examine how early literacy development and social-emotional development are interrelated. In addition, we will describe specific and effective literacy-based strategies and activities that both early childhood educators and school-based mental health practitioners can both use in the classroom and suggest to families so they can support their young student’s social-emotional and behavioral skills at home.

Speakers
avatar for Ameet Bosmia

Ameet Bosmia

School Psychologist, Aiken County Public School District
I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist (LPES) with the Aiken County Public School District (ACPSD) in Aiken, SC. I am also a certified School Suicide Prevention Specialist through the American Association of Suicidology (AAS... Read More →



Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

3:00pm EST

Notebooking in Science: 8th grade only AHS SM 113
Limited Capacity seats available

Strategies and techniques for using notebooking to improve student understanding and performance in the middle school classroom.

Speakers
ME

Marylin Enoch

Marilyn Enoch received an AB and a MA degree from the University of Kentucky and taught in Kentucky for 23 years. Her last twelve years of teaching were in a K-5 Science Lab. During her career she received numerous honors and awards including the prestigious Ashland Oil five state... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

3:00pm EST

Response to Intervention: Strategies for All Teachers in the Area of Reading (grades 6-8) AHS SM 213
Limited Capacity filling up

RTI Skills and research based instructional strategies.

Speakers
MD

Michelle Deschenes

Special Education Teacher, Aiken county Public Schools
I have taught for 18 years as a special education teacher for grades K through High School.I have a Bachelers in Special Education, a Masters in Urban Education and a second Masters in Reading and Writing.I have made Reading Intervention my career goal doing research, becoming certified... Read More →


Friday March 4, 2016 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Aiken High School 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
 
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