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2023 SSTAGE Fall Conferenc e
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"Improving Student Outcomes thr ough the Science of Reading\, Executive Function\, and Educators' Super Po wer"
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~~September 13\, 2023~~
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Anderson Conference Center\, Mac on\, GA
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8:30 a.m. &ndash\; 4:00 p.m.
\nFeaturing:
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Dr. Gene Kerns
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(Author of Literacy Reframed/Thought Leader/VP &\; Ch ief Academic Officer-Renaissance Learning)
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Sucheta Kamath
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(Speech-language pathologist/TEDx speaker/founder of ExQ®\; - innovating the world of learning how to le arn.)
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Dr. Jennifer Lindstrom
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(Statewide Dyslexia Coordinator&mdash\;Georgia Department of Educatio n)
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Dr. Roberta Scott
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(Vice President for National Partnerships - Rethin kED)
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About the Conference: \;
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The conference will include presentations that impact MTSS and address the current research on the Science of Reading as the most effective metho d of informing educators of how proficient reading and writing can be deve loped\; assessing and teaching reading PreK-12\; and improving student out comes through scientifically backed prevention and intervention of reading and writing issues. Featured speakers will discuss Georgia&rsquo\;s new D yslexia Rule and provide status updates on pilot districts\; the Science o f Learning and the role of Executive Function in literacy development\; an d tapping the &ldquo\;Super Power&rdquo\; educators have on student outcom es in school.&nbs p\; \;
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About the Presenters: \;
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Dr. Gene Kerns \;is a third-g eneration educator with teaching experience from elementary through the un iversity level and K-12 administrative experience. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Academic Officer of Renaissance Learning. \;With more than 20 years of experie nce in leading staff development and speaking at national and internationa l conferences including South by Southwest (SxSW) EDU\, London&rsquo\;s We stminster Education Forum\, the ASU/Global Silicon Valley (SGV) Summit\, t he 42nd Annual Mexico TESOL Conference\, and the Global Education Technolo gy Forum of China. His former clients include administrators&rsquo\; assoc iations across the country and the Ministry of Education of Singapore. Gen e received his Bachelor's degree and Master's degree from Longwood College in Virginia\, and also holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from the Unive rsity of Delaware with an emphasis in Education Leadership. His most recen t work has been focused on assessment and literacy. His first book\, inFor mative Assessment: When It&rsquo\;s Not About a Grade is published by Corw in Press in both English and Arabic. His second book\, Unlocking Student T alent\, was released by Teachers College Press in December of 2017. This n ewest book\, Literacy Reframed\, was released in 2021 through Solution Tre e.
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Sucheta Kamath \;is an \;award-winning \;speech-language path ologist\, TEDx speaker\, Leadership Atlanta Alumna\, and an ed-tech entrep reneur whose new Executive Function training software ExQ®\; is innovat ing the world of learning how to learn. \;Sucheta Kamath is the founder of ExQ®\;\, a patented research-informed system designed to en hance executive function through game-based personalized training. The exc lusive ExQ®\; curriculum prompts thinking to ignite processes essential for academic\, emotional\, and social well-being. Through the strengtheni ng of executive functioning\, ExQ®\; develops skills core to your stude nt&rsquo\;s success in academics\, in sports\, in the arts\, and in relati onships. Sucheta&rsquo\;s program of interactive games teaches students to learn HOW to learn\, empowering the whole child to achieve their maximum potential in school\, at home\, and in life\, and do it with all they&rsqu o\;ve got. \;
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Dr. Roberta Scott \;is a distinguished passionate educator with 20 years of expertise in administration\, counseling\, leadership\, and teaching. S he is the new Vice President for National Partnerships &ndash\; RethinkED. Dr. Scott has successfully educated and empowered students to succeed des pite their obstacles. Dr. Scott previously served as the Director of Socia l/Emotional Learning &\; Student Discipline department in Houston Indep endent School District\, the 7th largest school district in the nation. Th e opportunity for her to lead this work in efforts to dismantle the school to prison pipeline and build better lives for students affected by mental illness is gratifying. She has experience working with districts across t he country\, where she supports emotional\, psychological\, and the social needs via Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to decrease disproportionality amongst black and brown students and increase academic performance at K-16 .
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Dr. Jennifer Lindstrom \; joined the Teaching and Learning team at GaDOE in September 2021 as the St atewide Dyslexia Coordinator to assist our state as we lift awareness of d yslexia and create stronger\, evidence-based supports fr students who are experiencing difficulties while learning to read and write. Dr. Lindstrom& rsquo\;s leadership and guidance will ensure that our students get the &ld quo\;best of the best&rdquo\; from our teachers and schools. Prior to comi ng the GaDOE\, Dr. Lindstrom served as Associate Professor in the Departme nt of Communication Sciences and Special Education\, and as Adjunct Profes sor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Georg ia. While at UGA\, Dr. Lindstrom directed ongoing research focusing on the causes and treatment of dyslexia and other learning disabilities\, issues surrounding the provision of accommodations to individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities\, early literacy with a focus on teacher t raining and the use of research-based methodologies for improving student performance\, and the relationships between cognitive and linguistic abili ties and poor reading and writing development.
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Registration Will Include:
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- A copy of Dr. Kern's book\, \ ;Literacy Reframed
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- Access to present er provided resources
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\n - SSTAGE Membership for Non-Members ($75-Annual Membership)
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Tentative Agenda:\n

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7:30-8:20 \; Registration\, Breakfast\, and Visit Exhibit Area
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8:20-8:30 Welcome by SSTAGE Executive Director &\; President
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8:30-9:15 SESSION I &ndash\; Sucheta Kamath - The Foundation of Learning: Exec utive Function
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9:20-10:35 SESSION II &ndash\; Dr. Jennifer Lindstrom - The Dyslexia Rule and Updates
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~~10:3 5-10:50 BREAK &ndash\; \;Exhi bit Area OPEN \; \;~~
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10:50-12 :05 SESSION III &ndash\; Dr. Gene Kerns - The Science of Reading (PreK-12)
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12:05-1:00 \; \; \;LUNCH \;(Served on Site) \;&ndash\; Visit Sponsors/V endors
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1:00-2:00 \; \; \;SESSION IV &ndash\; Dr. Roberta Scott - Tapping Your Educator "S uper" Power
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2:00-2:15 \; \; \; \;BREAK &ndash\; \;Exhibit Area OPEN \; \;
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2:15-4:00 \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \;SESSION V &ndash\; \;Dr. Gene Kerns - The Science of Readin g (PreK-12)
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Diamond le vel ($5000) &ndash\; All of the above plus: \;
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Exhi bit space ONLY \;
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($350) Includes an exhibit table with two chairs. \ ; Please note that there will be no designated exhibition time built into the one-day conference schedule. There are 15-minute breaks between sessio ns/workshops and the exhibit tables will be located in the main lobby and registration area. \; \; \;
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SSTAGE \;Cancellation \;Policy:
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To cancel \;participation for an event\, SSTAGE must receive writte n notice (email \;jwhitehead@gael.org ) seven \;calendar days prior to the scheduled workshop/ conference. \; \;An administrative \;fee \;of $25.00 \ ;will be \;charged \;for cancellations. \; \;Requests for a refund \;must be received in writing at \;least seven \;cale ndar days prior to the start of the conference \;and must be addressed to \;jwhitehead@gael.org. \;< span style="font-size: 10pt\; background-image: initial\; background-posit ion: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; bac kground-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip : initial\;">SSTAGE encourages \;participants to \;find a substitu te. Replacements will be welcome\, and \;there will be no charge to tr ansfer a registration to a colleague for the event. \; Advance notice of replacements is preferred. \; \;If an individual registers and does not attend the event\, he/she will be marked \;as a "no show" and the full conferenc e fees shall apply. Registrants are responsible for p ayment. Refunds will not be made for &ldquo\;no shows&rdquo\;. \; Refu nds and reimbursements will not be transferable to other workshops or conf erences. \;In the event of inclement weather which may impede or prev ent conference attendance\, or which may give cause to fully cancel the co nference\, a credit will be provided to the registrant or school/system.&n bsp\;Refunds will n ot be made for conference cancellations due to COVID-19\, severe weather o r weather events which may cause the conference to cancel. \;SSTAGE is not responsible for United States Postal Service mai l or electronic mail failures.
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