Mini-Plenary Sessions

View all session descriptions and presenters and create your own personalized schedule using the TEACH 2015 conference app. Go to any app store and search for “AFT TEACH” to download the app on your phone or tablet. Prefer to use a computer? View the companion website at: http://eventmobi.com/teach15.

Wednesday, July 15
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Achievement Gaps at High End of the Spectrum    
Track: Equity: Racial, Economic, Academic

The Baltimore Story: Engaging School and Community    
Track: Community Schools/Community Partners

The Effects of After-School Professional Development on Teachers and Students    
Track: Professional Practices

Fighting Human Trafficking: Reclaiming Our Schools and Our Communities
Track: Safe & Welcoming Schools

Get Noticed on Share My Lesson     
Track: Classroom Tools

Help English Language Learners Succeed! Professional Development and Parent Outreach Resources for PreK-12 Educators on Colorín Colorado
Track: Special Populations

Keeping the End Goal in Mind: Collaboratively Developing a Human Capital System in Austin, Texas
Track: The Teaching Profession

Peer Assistance and Review: Best Practices to Enhance Educator Effectiveness Through a Peer-to-Peer, Continuous Improvement Model
Track: The Teaching Profession

Speaking about Shared Academic Standards
Track: Advocating for Public Education

Teaching Human Rights is One Click Away
Track: Classroom Tools

Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS): Teaching Around the World
Track: Advocating for Public Education

Using the Media to Drive an Agenda
Track: The Union at Work

What Successful District Collaboration Looks Like
Track: Collaboration & Teamwork
 

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