World-Class Speakers Coming to VCOE in 2016-17

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The Ventura County Office of Education department of Leadership Support Services and Corwin are proud to announce the speakers for the 2016-17 L3: Learn, Lead, Launch Professional Learning Series. Included in this year’s lineup are Dr. John Hattie, world-renowned educational researcher; Dr. Russell Quaglia, globally recognized for his unwavering dedication to student voice and aspirations; Jennifer Abrams, international educational and communications consultant training educators on hard conversations; and Zaretta Hammond, who transforms our thinking and learning with a compelling and practical examination of culturally responsive teaching.

To strengthen educators' learning, the series has three theme strands: Visible Learning, Leadership and Student-Centered Vision, and Equity. Speakers are color-coded with their theme to help district teams choose workshops that have similar objectives.We hope that educators will attend as many of the presentations as possible in each of the themes. Reserve your spots online using the registration links below.
 

Themes:   Visible Learning     Equity     Leadership & Student-Centered Vision  

 

Presenter Date Topic  
John Hattie September 16, 2016 Visible Learning Info and Registration
Darnisa Amante  September 30, 2016 Family Engagement  Info and Registration
Russ Quaglia October 28, 2016 Student Voice Info and Registration
Lynn Sharratt November 30, 2016 Leading Collaborative Learning Info and Registration
Steve Ventura December 05, 2016 Visible Learning in Action Info and Registration
Jennifer Abrams  January 10, 2017 Having Hard Conversations Info and Registration 
Gary Howard February 14, 2017 Deep Equity Info and Registration
Jim Knight March 14, 2017 Instructional Coaching Info and Registration
Sarah Brown Wessling April 25, 2017 Teach Our Kids  Info and Registration
Zarretta Hammond May 16, 2017 Culturally Responsive Info and Registration

*All sessions will take place from 8:30 am — 12:30 pm

Join the leading experts in education for the L3: Professional Learning Series, where we will explore what works best in education. This invaluable learning experience will give you the opportunity to learn and collaborate alongside your peers from all around Southern California. Together we will uncover the strategies and inspiration that will make our schools even greater.