September 19, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

HSTW Network Advisory Committee Meeting
(Required for HSTW Coordinators only)

HSTW coordinators will have the opportunity to address a variety of topics related to New Jersey’s High School Redesign Plan, implementation of HSTW Key Practices, recognition awards, school assessment and continuous improvement, etc., for network high schools.

Pat Guazzelli – HSTW Coordinator
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), Robbinsville, NJ

HSTW Final Report Due to SREB
Technology Centers That Work (TCTW)
Final Report Due to SREB

Technology Centers That Work (TCTW) Training

Required for TCTW Sites ONLY
Integrating Numeracy into Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Participants will work in school teams to build authentic CTE units of study which are fully integrated with rigorous mathematics.  Hands-on practices and materials will be provided.

Leslie Carson:  SREB Consultant
Location:  Mercer County Technical School
Sypek Center, Pennington, NJ

October 24, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Real-World Writing for Real-World Learning (Part I)

To prepare for work and postsecondary education, students need opportunities to write for real-world audiences and purpose.  Learn a step-by-step process for developing authentic assignments that can be applied immediately in the classroom. Follow-up homework will be given as a way to prepare for Part II session to be held in February 2009.

Jeanette Hodges, SREB Consultant
Location:  Marriott Courtyard, Cranbury, NJ

November 20, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.           

Using Data for School Improvement

Learn how to review, interpret and use your 2008 High School Assessment data in order to make changes in curriculum, instruction and school practices that lead to improved student achievement.

Each school team will need bring a laptop computer and a copy of their individual 2008 Assessment Report on disk mailed from SREB.

Lois Barnes, SREB Consultant  
Location:  Marriott Courtyard, Cranbury, NJ

National Technology Centers That Work (TCTW)                                 Forum – (Required for TCTW Sites)
The Future Role of Tech Centers:  Building a Workforce
Location:  New Orleans, Louisiana

January 30, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

HSTW Network Advisory Committee Meeting
(Required for HSTW Coordinators only)

HSTW coordinators will continue the discussion from September 2008 meeting to address a variety of topics related to New Jersey’s High School Redesign Plan, implementation of HSTW Key Practices, recognition awards, school assessment and school improvement, etc., for network member high schools.

Pat Guazzelli – HSTW Coordinator
Location:  New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), Robbinsville, NJ 

February 27, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Real -World Writing for Real-World Learning (Part II)

This session is a continuation workshop from Part I.  Schools will have the opportunity to discuss and present strategies learned and implemented since fall training.  Additional   topics will include essential reading skills, the reading and writing connection and strategies to increase student comprehension.

Jeanette Hodges, SREB Consultant
Location:  Marriott Courtyard, Cranbury, NJ

Ninth Grade Student Survey:  Online Ordering from SREB.  Further information will be provided.

March 31, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cancelled
to be rescheduled

Transitioning New Jersey’s High Schools     
This session will address the New Jersey Department of Education’s efforts to redesign secondary education.  Topics will include the following:  proposed new standards and graduation requirements; changes in statewide assessment; development of “personalized learning” approaches to prepare and support students for postsecondary and workforce readiness and more.   Questions/answers and discussion to follow.

Presenters:  To Be Announced   
Location:  Mercer County College Conference Center
West Windsor, NJ

HSTW Schools Administer Ninth-Grade Student Survey.  Further information will be provided.

HSTW Follow-Up Survey of 2008 High School Graduates – Further information will be provided.

Technical Review Visit (TRV)
Abraham Clark High School, Roselle, NJ

Technical Review Visit (TRV)
Bergenfield High School, Bergenfield, NJ

HSTW 23rd Annual Staff Development
Pre-Conference Sessions

Georgia World Congress Center – Atlanta, Georgia

HSTW 23rd Annual Staff Development Conference

Georgia World Congress Center - Atlanta, Georgia