2019 Alaska Cross Content Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2019 Alaska Cross Content Conference at West High School in Anchorage, AK, October 25th and 26th with follow up activities at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Sunday, October 27th.

2:30pm AKDT

Computational Thinking - for MY Students?

Do the students in the grade level and content area that you teach need Computational Thinking? YES! You may already be teaching CT without knowing it. Attend this session to learn about the 4 basic components of CT and how they are addressed in all grade level and content area classrooms. Participate in hands-on activities that you can use in your classroom tomorrow. Find out how Computational Thinking, Computer Science, and Coding are related.

Speakers

Tammy Morris

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Inspired Impact, LLC

Tammy has provided professional learning opportunities, both in-person and online, for Alaska educators statewide since 2009. Prior to that she served as a classroom teacher and as an Ed Tech PD Coordinator in the Fairbanks and Ketchikan school districts. As an independent contractor... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm AKDT
Room 21

Connecting Across Content Areas

Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 10, 11

2:30pm AKDT

Literacy Fundamentals for Middle and High School Teachers

Middle and high school classroom teachers are responsible for helping students learn academic content within their discipline, as well as discipline-specific ways to communicate, read, and write. Drawing upon the International Literacy Association's Standards 2017, this session will provide an overview of literacy fundamentals that support the work of middle and high school teachers.

Speakers

Dr. Laurie A. Sharp

International Literacy Association Board MemberBoard Member, Tarleton State University

I have 16 years of broad experiences in PreK–12 public schools and higher education as a classroom teacher, teacher educator, and higher education administrator. I am passionate about advocating for high-quality literacy teaching and learning among learners of all levels. As an... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm AKDT
Room 5

Integrating Literacy Across Content Areas

Grade Level 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

9:45am AKDT

Educator Chat: Identifying Barriers, Challenges, and Possible Solutions to Teaching and Learning

Educators today encounter a number of challenges that hinder effective classroom instruction and create barriers to student success. Join this session to participate in an interactive discussion about current barriers and challenges in education as a first step towards generating possible solutions.

Speakers

Dr. Laurie A. Sharp

International Literacy Association Board MemberBoard Member, Tarleton State University

Saturday October 26, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am AKDT
West High Library Main Area

Creating Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers

Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

1:45pm AKDT

Culturally Responsive Instruction: Pedagogy & Practices

Alaska schools represent great student diversity, and classroom teachers must create learning environments where all students experience success. This session will explore the importance of culturally relevant pedagogy and describe specific classroom practices that promote educational equity.

Speakers

Dr. Laurie A. Sharp

International Literacy Association Board MemberBoard Member, Tarleton State University

Saturday October 26, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm AKDT
Room 23

Culturally Responsive and Place Based Teaching

Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

3:00pm AKDT

Conceptual, Hands-On Metric Lesson

This lesson guarantees a conceptual understanding of the metric system by following the patterns involved and using manipulatives. Over the years, it has been immediately successful for students in grades 3 through High school. This is a true STEM activity, supporting students in both their math and science classes and activities.

Speakers

Penny Williams

Saturday October 26, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm AKDT
Room 3

Connecting Across Content Areas

Content Area Math, STEM
Grade Level 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

4:15pm AKDT

Visualizing Algebra with Algebra Tiles (Penny Williams for Sandy Schoff)

Algebra can be as visual as geometry. Algebra Tiles allow students to "see" the models behind the zero principal in addition and subtraction, solving linear equations, solving for unknown variables, multiplying and dividing polynomials, factoring, and completing the square. Totally hands-on class.

Speakers

Penny Williams

Saturday October 26, 2019 4:15pm - 5:15pm AKDT
Room 3

Connecting Across Content Areas

Content Area Math
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

4:15pm AKDT

Building ELL student literacy through instructional coaching of classroom teachers

This is a facilitated roundtable, a symposium-style collaborative session. Helping mainstream teachers of ELs facilitate literacy acquisition brings questions: How is building literacy of ELs different? What are the research-supported models of EL coaching? and more. This session is of special interest to EL coaches and anyone involved in the professional development of mainstream teachers working with English learners.

Speakers

Svetlana Nuss

FNSBSD STARTALK Program Director, FNSBSD, UAF

Connect with me at svnuss@alaska.eduEducation is my natural habitat. I work with teachers of ELs in an Alaskan school district and teach Russian at the University of Alaska, but often feel like I never graduated: I love learning and – in the right mind – will never stop. I deeply... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2019 4:15pm - 5:15pm AKDT
Room 21

Integrating Literacy Across Content Areas

Content Area ALL
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12