21st century learning
This track examines a variety of issues school leaders face as they strive to provide students with the skills they need to succeed in the future. All sessions will be held in rooms C 213-215.
Monday, 9 a.m.
Engineer your future with high school STEM
Learn how to encourage more students to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) disciplines. Princeton City shares how it built a high school engineering program by collaborating with the University of Cincinnati, local industry and private schools.
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Monday, 2 p.m.
Developing a school-university partnership
Ohio Dominican University shows how districts can develop strong partnerships with local universities or colleges. This session outlines what districts can gain from this and how the university or college can improve student achievement.
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Monday, 3:30 p.m.
Graduate profiles define curriculum, teaching
Gahanna-Jefferson City describes the benefits of a graduate profile. Learn how to produce and use this K-12 document to target the teaching of 21st century skills and global awareness by bringing synergy to curriculum, instruction and assessment.
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Tuesday, 9 a.m.
Global opportunities and challenges
Considering new ways to prepare students for the interconnected world of the 21st century? Berea City, Crestwood Local (Portage), Piqua City, Shaker Heights City and ODE discuss language programs, exchanges and other strategies to increase the global awareness of students.
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Tuesday, 2 p.m.
Dropout recovery partnerships that work
Marion City opened Rushmore Academy, a dropout prevention/recovery school. Hear how the academy provides alternative placement for students, as well as a dropout recovery program. Teachers use a variety of methods, from direct instruction to online courses.
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Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
24/7 learning — Ohio’s credit flexibility plan
Ohio’s credit flexibility plan increases student achievement and 21st century skills. ODE, the Metro School and Dayton Early College Academy Inc. describe how they incorporate flexibility to better serve students.
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Wednesday, 9 a.m.
Mandatory career-based seminar for seniors
Northwestern Local (Wayne)’s Senior Seminar is a project-based career course requiring a research paper and multimedia presentation before a panel of community leaders, board members and administrators. See how this course exceeds the governor’s senior project proposal.
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