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A Unique Two-Day Conference
Choose from 21 Strategy-Packed Conference Sessions
- Expert Instructors
- Block Schedule Resources
- Hundreds of Practical Strategies
Uniquely Qualified Instructors
Vince Mancuso is a highly experienced block schedule teacher, national presenter and author. Vince enjoys sharing with other secondary teachers his enthusiasm for making the most of the time in a block schedule to extend and enhance student learning. Audiences regularly praise his powerful and practical ideas, stemming from his own block classroom. You'll leave Vince's sessions with a wealth of practical ideas, ready-to-use materials and activities for strengthening your block instruction.
Janice Davis is an experienced block schedule educator, national presenter, and published author who is passionate about what teachers can accomplish with students in a block schedule. Janice developed a love for block schedules and appreciation for the incredible potential teachers have within extended class sessions. She enjoys equipping fellow secondary educators with practical lessons and strategies for making best use of extended class periods to maximize student engagement and success.
Janet Crews is an experienced secondary educator, national presenter, and dynamic coach who is passionate about helping teachers make the most of extended class time. Janet brings a wealth of classroom experience and shares powerful, practical strategies that are proven to increase student engagement and success in block schedule settings. You will leave Janet's sessions with innovative ideas and strategies you can use the very next day in your block classroom.
Conference Agenda
Day 1
Opening General Session |
Morning Sessions: Choose ONE Full Morning Session or TWO 70-Minute Sessions *One mid-morning break |
Lunch Break |
Afternoon Sessions: Choose ONE Full Afternoon Session or TWO 70-Minute Sessions *One mid-afternoon break |
Day 2
Morning Sessions: Choose ONE Full Morning Session or TWO 75-Minute Sessions *One mid-morning break |
Lunch Break |
Afternoon Sessions: Choose TWO 75-Minute Sessions *One mid-afternoon break |
Who Should Attend
Educators Using or Considering Block Scheduling, Grades 6-12
Special Benefits of Attending
Comprehensive Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook, specifically designed for this conference. Included in the handbook are resource materials for ALL conference sessions, even those you don't attend. These materials include:
- Cutting-edge ideas and strategies for immediate use in your block schedule classes
- Tools, resources, methods, and models for organizing your time and teaching within extended class periods
- Proven strategies and activities for keeping grades 6-12 students engaged during the whole block
Semester Credit Option
Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.
Meet Inservice Requirements
Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.