Symposium Materials for 2016

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October 17, 2016 Symposium

Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement

Presenter

• Scarlet Lewis, Founder, Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, Newtown

Materials

• Choose Love Movement

ALIVE at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven

Presenters

• Garth Harries, Superintendent, New Haven
• Edith Johnson, Principal, Wilbur Cross High School, New Haven
• Lizzie McAdam, MA, RDT, Assistant Director, ALIVE, New Haven

Materials

• Wilbur Cross and Alive: Developing a Trauma-Informed Partnership

Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in Partnerships with Yale Child Study

Presenters

• Cecelia Singh, Ph.D.,  Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven
• Joseph O'Callaghan,  Licensed Social Worker, Stamford Public Schools

Materials

• Moving Stamford Public Schools Forward: Creation of a Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed School Based System of Care

Implementing Choose Love Movement in Your School

Presenters

• Paul Whyte, Instructional Leadership Director, Waterbury Public Schools
• Scarlet Lewis, Founder, Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, Newtown
• Krislyn Petti, Teacher, Wilby High School, Waterbury

Materials

• Thank you for Choosing Love, Choose Love Movement

Ensuring Healthy Outcomes for Children through Effective Policy, Stronger Systems, and Improved Practice

Presenters

• Jeffrey Vanderploeg, Ph.D.,Child Health and Development Institute of CT, Farmington
• Jeana Bracey, Ph.D., Child Health and Development Institute of CT, Farmington

Materials

• Building Effective Trauma-Informed School-Based Mental Health Systems for Youth

ALIVE at Diloreto School in New Britain

Presenters

• Nancy Sarra, Superintendent, New Britain Public Schools
• Alex Ortiz, Principal, Diloreto School, New Britain
• Cat Davis, M.A., RDT, Director, ALIVE, New Haven

Materials

• Frank J. Diloreto Magnet School, Partners with The ALIVE Program

Bloomfield's Student Family Assistance Center Improves Student Outcomes

Presenters

• Dr. James Thompson, Jr., Superintendent, Bloomfield Schools
• Jesse White, Principal, Metacomet Elementary School, Bloomfield
• Regina-Lester Harriat,  Licensed Master Social Worker, Metacomet Elementary School

Materials

• Bloomfield Public Schools' Student and Family Assistance Centers, Improving Student Outcomes

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May 25, 2016 Convening

Relationships and a Developmental Mindset: Foundation for Teaching, Learning, and Positive Student Outcomes

Presenter

• Cynthia Savo, Yale Child Study

Materials

• An Overview of the Student and Staff Support team (SSST)

Strategies for Developing a Comprehensive Trauma-Informed School District

Presenters

• Joe O'Callaghan, LCSW, Department Head of Social Work, Stamford Public Schools
• Jeffrey J. Vanderploeg, Ph.D., Vice-President for mental Health, Child Health and Development Institute of CT

Materials

• Creating Trauma-Informed School-Based mental Health Systems

Growth and the New State Accountability System

Presenters

• Ajit Gopalakrishnan, Chief Performance Officer, CSDE Performance Office
• Renee Savoi, Ed.D., NAEP Coordinators, CSDE Performance Office

Materials

• In School and Engaged Student Attendance: Data Collection, Reporting, and Accountability

Restorative Practices

Presenter

• JoAnn Freiberg, Ph.D., Education Consultant, CSDE Turnaround Office

Materials

• Restorative Practices: What Do These Look Like in Practice

Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT)

Presenters

• Susan Palisano, Education & Workforce Development, CT Center for Advanced Technology, INC.
• Richard Pelczar, Secondary Science Department Head, Middletown Public Schools

Materials

• Education for Tomorrow's STEM Careers...Today!

Project Child

Presenters

• Winifred Jenkins Rice, Director of Project Child and Professional Development, Innovative Educational Programs, LLC
• Ellen Paolino, Principal, Walsh Elementary School, Waterbury
• Jane Perez, Principal, Chamberlain Elementary School, Waterbury

Materials

• Project Child Changing How Instruction for Learning is Delivered

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January 27, 2016 Convening

Mental Health and Behavior

Presenter

• Jocelyn Mackey, Ph.D. , Education Consultant, CSDE Bureau of Special Education

Materials

• Mental Health and Behavior: Positive and Effective Discipline Practices

Redesigned S.A.T

Presenter

• Michelle Rosado , Education Consultant, CSDE Academic Office

Materials

• Connecticut SAT School Day

Family Engagement

Presenter

• Michele Brooks, Principal Consultant, Transformative Solutions in Education

Materials

• Engagement as a Lever for School Improvement

Chronic Absenteeism

Presenters

• Robert Testa, Assistant Superintendent, Vernon Public Schools
• Oz Ramos, Vernon Youth Service Bureau
• William Bilyak, Truancy Counselor, Vernon Public Schools

Materials

• Reducing Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism

Homeless and Unaccompanied Youth

Presenter

• Louis Tallarita, Education Consultant, CSDE Office of Student Supports and Organizational Effectiveness

Materials

• Educating and Supporting Students in Homeless Situations

Accountability Measures

Presenter

• Ajit Gopalakrishnan, Chief Performance Officer, CSDE Performance Office

Materials

• Accountability Measures

Building Sustainability: A Strategic Look at Optimizing District Budget Resources

Presenters

• Kathy Demsey, Chief Financial Officer, CSDE
• Mike Kent, Education Consultant, CSDE Turnaround Office

Materials

• Building Sustainability

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