MAPE-PREPS Conference March 20 & 21, 2012 - Jackson Hilton
Conference Registration
Download the registration form and conference agenda at right. Those paying by check are instructed to mail payments to the address listed on the form.
Scroll down for instructions to submit purchase orders.
Early registration must be received on or before March 12. After March 12 you will be allowed to register onsite with PO or check only. Online registration will close on March 14.
The 2012 MAPE-PREPS Conference is loaded with keynote and concurrent sessions focusing on Common Core and related initiatives, including the new teacher evaluation for Mississippi. Also, MAPE will lead helpful workshops on understanding the value of partnerships. PREPS ValueAdded Awards and MAPE Governor’s Awards recognizing outstanding school-community partnerships will be presented on March 21.
Dr. Tom Burnham, State Superintendent of Education, will be keynote speaker at the opening General Session on March 20. Dr. Burnham is a member of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Governing Board, which makes major policy and operational decisions on behalf of PARCC.
Concurrent session topics include, but are not limited to:
Mississippi’s New Teacher Evaluation
Strategies to Support Common Core Implementation in Literacy (presented in grade spans: K-2, 3-5, & 6-8)
Strategies to Support Common Core Implementation in Mathematics (presented in grade spans K-2, 3-5, & 6-8)
Assisting Students in Grades 6-8 Who are “Falling Through the Cracks” in Mathematics
Helping High School Teachers Realize their Role in Teaching Literacy Skills (as required by CCSS)
Informing Parents and the Community about Common Core State Standards: Implementation Issues, International Benchmarking, and Forming Partnerships to Support Students
Standards Based Assessment and Use of Formative vs. Summative Assessments
ELL & Multicultural Issues: How to Differentiate for Diverse Populations
Accountability Issues During the Transition to Common Core Standards
Students Must Write MORE! Impact of the CCSS on Writing Assessment (Same Modes, More Emphasis on Thinking and Inclusion of Research Skills)
Ways for Special Educators to Integrate Common Core Standards into Instruction
Preparing for the Biology I Assessment
How Partnerships can support the Implementation of the Common Core Standards
Mark your calendars to join us, along with educators and business, industry and community representatives on March 20 & 21, 2012. You don’t want to miss this extraordinary event! Come and bring a TEAM! CEUs and SEMIs applied for. Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities welcome!
Instructions for Paying by Purchase Order
Please fill out the form below to submit your PO number, including the full address where your invoice should be mailed.
