partners for rigor through relavancy

2007 Conference

Secondary School and Beyond
Inspiring All Students



On June 21, 2007, the Third Annual Partners for Rigor through Relevancy Conference, Secondary Schools and Beyond ~ Inspiring All Students, took place at Northwest High School in Germantown. More than 700 leaders representing education, business, and the community attended. Conference highlights are posted below including remarks by keynote, Ed Barlow, and information provided by featured presenters. Check this Web site in the future for video clips, photos, Power Point presentations and materials.

 


Photo Gallery  

Slide Show by Lesley Robinson, CTE
Slide Show by Brandon Fletcher, CTE

Morning Plenary Session

Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson
President
Montgomery College

Opening Remarks


Ed Barloe
Ed Barlow
President
Creating the Future, Inc

Keynote Address
PPT Handout 58.8MB
Password is MONEDBZ

Forum Sessions:

Strand A: Redesigning Schools to Compete Globally
Breakout Session
Description
Resources
Improving Achievement and Closing Gaps Among Groups in Secondary Schools  
Academic Leadership: Creating a Climate of Success for All Students    
Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math    
Award Winning Schools: What it Takes to Create and Sustain Excellence  
Middle School Reform Initiative    
Minding the Gap: Program Strategies and Structures to Improve Student Achievement    
Making Data Work for Middle School    
Redesigning Secondary School Counseling Education  
eLearning: Charting the Course for Secondary Education    

Strand B: Promoting Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships
Breakout Session
Description
Resources
A High School Student Advisory Program: Promoting Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships  
Reaching Every English Language Learner  
Rigor and Writing  
High School Academies: Creating a Culture of Success    
Let's Do Lunch - All Together
Differentiation through Inclusive Practices  
Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners    
Character Counts: Creating an Award Winning Character Education Program    

Strand C: Fostering Key Transitions through Secondary Education to College and Careers
Breakout Session
Description
Resources
Integrating 21st Century Competency Skills into Educational Programs  
Successful Transitions: MIddle School through High School    
Ace-ing College English: What Secondary Students Need to Know    
Bridge Builders: Establishing Effective School-Community Relationships    
21st Century Skills: Are Students Really Ready to Work?  
Getting a Jump on College: Winning Secondary-Post Secondary Partnerships    
Freshman Transitions that Work    
The Montgomery County Latino Coalition and Its Impact on Students    
The real deal on the Check and Connect Dropout Prevention Program  
Surviving College: Secrets for English Language Learners and their English Speaking Friends

Acknowledgements

Thank you to the many presenters, facilitators, and conference supporters who shared their time, talent, and resources to make this conference possible.

Contact: Laura R. Grace, Laura_R_Grace@mcpsmd.org or 240-632-6937.