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Data for Student Success2008 Event:
Results Now - Mike SchmokerMarch 6, 2008 Battle Creek, Michigan, McCamly Plaza Hotel
Mike Schmoker is the author of "Results Now." In his presentation, Dr. Schmoker provided the over 350 in attendance the most important challenge of the decade not only for educators but for every citizen: Will we choose to enter an "era of unprecedented effectiveness" or will we succumb to the siren song of secure sameness? We know how to make dramatic improvements in educational achievement and equity. The only question is whether we have the political and personal courage to do it. Combining compelling case studies and overwhelming national evidence, Mike Schmoker's words engaged every educator, leader, staff developer, parent and policymaker. All of us share responsibility for where we are today, and each of us must take to heart Schmoker's admonitions and his encouraging vision of the future.
For use by schools in attendance at the event Dr. Schmoker's presentation.
2007 Event:August 6 - 8, 2007
This event was meant to bring community, district, regional and statewide leaders together to understand the importance of using data to focus school improvement efforts on student success. After the opening day key note speakers, district participants participated in sessions designed for their needs. Each day included:
Where: KCC Binda Theatre ~ KCC campus450 North Avenue, Battle Creek
August 6, morning:
Key Note Speakers: John Seita, PhD: Asst. Professor/MSU School of Social WorkJohn challenged us to decide that “no odds are too great, no obstacles are too large, and no chasms are too wide to stop us from helping our youth to claim greatness.”
Mike Flanagan, State SuperintendentMike provided a video presentation. His point was that because the Michigan Merit Curriculum (Michigan’s new, rigorous high school standard curriculum) is the goal, this project provides a pilot model for using data to ensure that all students are successful.
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