First Annual LDC/MDC Networking Conference
Engaging Students With the Common Core State Standards
A Call to Present
Charlotte, North Carolina | July 15 – 17, 2013
Westin Charlotte Hotel
The First Annual LDC/MDC Networking Conference is for
teacher, school, district and state leaders who are engaged
with or interested in adopting the tools and strategies of the
Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) and the Mathematics
Design Collaborative (MDC) to advance students’ gradelevel mastery of rigorous common core state literacy and
math standards.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
I. Capture lessons learned, best practices and results
by enabling teachers who have experience with
LDC and MDC to participate in facilitated sharing
sessions by content areas.
II. Provide opportunities for state, local and school
leaders who are supporting teachers in effectively
using the LDC and MDC tools and strategies to
share lessons learned about successfully growing
the number of districts, schools and teachers
participating.
III. Introduce new participants represented by state,
district and school teams to LDC and MDC through
sessions based on best practices. They will learn ways
to adopt these strategies, and support the growth of
school and teacher involvement in order to better
prepare students for further studies and careers.
First Annual LDC/MDC Networking Conference
Engaging Students With the Common Core State Standards
PRESENTERS
To submit your proposal, please fill out the Presenter Form.
Registration Fee – $150
PRESENTER INFORMATION
This is a call for presenters with successful experiences using the LDC
and MDC tools and strategies.
Proposal Deadline – April 19, 2013
The First Annual LDC/MDC Networking Conference website
and online registration will be available January 2013 at
www.sreb.org.
NON-PRESENTERS
Attendees’ conference fees will be either $180 if paying by
check or $200 if a purchase order is submitted.
The First Annual LDC/MDC Networking Conference website
and online registration will be available January 2013 at
www.sreb.org.
n Teachers experienced with LDC and MDC who can share lessons
learned and the impact the frameworks have had on student
engagement and performance
n State, district and school leaders who can share lessons learned
about building capacity in districts, schools and teachers and
growing the number of districts, schools and teachers participating
n Consultants who can share proven strategies, resources that
enhance successful integration of the LDC and MDC frameworks to
advance student learning
Connections Housing will act as the booking agent for all contracted conference hotels. For more information about hotel reservations or to
reserve a room, please call (404) 844-4404 or (800) 262-9974. You can also visit us at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/LDCMDC.
SESSION TYPES
The conference will include a variety of session types and formats to meet the diverse needs of participants, whether they are
new to LDC or MDC or in advance stages of implementing key tools and strategies.
I ntroduction – These sessions will be designed to present
participants new to LDC and MDC the tools, strategies,
and success stories from experienced teachers and leaders.
est Practices – Experienced teachers and leaders will
B
share LDC and MDC best practices and lessons learned
by discipline areas for middle grades, high schools and
technology centers.
vidence-Based – These sessions will involve teachers,
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leaders, and researchers in sharing evidence about the
effectiveness of LDC and MDC in engaging students
through challenging assignments.
eep-Dive – These sessions are aimed at preparing teachers
D
to return to their classrooms with plans to implement a
key strategy from LDC and MDC with support from their
principals.
caling – These sessions will share successful strategies used
S
by states, districts, and schools to increase the use of LDC/
MDC tools and strategies within districts and schools in
order to have wall-to-wall teacher participation.
ound Tables – Experienced teachers, leaders and providers
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involved with LDC and MDC by content areas will share
lessons learned with discussions led by a facilitator and table
leader.
lanning – These sessions will be for district and school
P
teams to develop a purposeful approach for their district and
school over a three-year period using the LDC and MDC
tools to advance students’ readiness for high school and
postsecondary studies and careers.
First Annual LDC/MDC Networking Conference
Engaging Students With the Common Core State Standards
PRESENTER FORM
Presenter’s Name ___________________________________________________________________________
School or Organization _______________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________________________________
Job Title __________________________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address _____________________________________________________________________________
Daytime phone number ______________________________________________________________________
Type of School (check one)
o High School o Middle Grades School o Career/Technical Center
Presenter School Location (check one)
o Rural o Suburban o Urban o Not Applicable
Content Area (check one)
o English/language arts o Social Studies o Science
o Pre-algebra o Algebra I o Geometry o Career/Technical o Other Elective
Leadership Area (check one)
o State Leader o District Leader o School Leader o Librarian o Teacher
o Special Education Teacher o Counselor o Other
Preferred Date to Present
July 15:___ Monday afternoon
July 16:___ Tuesday morning, ___ Tuesday afternoon
July 17:___ Wednesday morning
Session Types
Select the session type your proposal best fits
o Introduction o Best Practices o Evidence-Based o Deep-Dive o Scaling o Round Tables o Planning
Session Title and Description
Provide a three sentence description to help SREB understand your session. Include the specific LDC or MDC tools you have
used, how you were prepared to use these tools, changes you have made or have seen in the classroom and its effect on student
achievement, engagement, etc.
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If you have any questions or would like further information,
please contact us at profdevprograms@sreb.org or call us at 404-875-9211.