Midwest Members Seminar 2010
Keynote Sessions
Dr. Vera Blake
“Differentiated Instruction: A Tool that Supports Success”
Participants will develop a greater understanding on how Differentiated Instruction, a research-based initiative helps address the unique attributes that accompany students to the classroom. Differentiation can be a wonderful tool that support enhanced student learning opportunities by strengthening teacher expertise and student engagement.
Vera Blake is a retired principal of Falls Church High School in Fairfax County, VA. She was the 1999-2000 Fairfax County Principal of the Year and was one of the 1999-2000 Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leaders. In addition, Blake served as principal at Holmes Middle School of Alexandria, VA, for 12 years and was the 2000 Virginia Middle School Principal of the Year. Vera Blake stresses that schools cannot move forward without empowering teachers and focusing on the integration of teacher leadership at all grade levels. She believes that "the power of teachers to lead and impact instruction and student achievement often goes untapped."
Robert Baker, Ed. D.
Northwest Evaluation Association
Senior Education Advisor
“A Motivational Approach to Goal-Setting and Growth”
Bob brings a diverse and accomplished background in education before joining NWEA. As a middle school Special Education teacher and elementary principal, he succeeded in turning around the school’s performance. The key to his success was using data from NWEA’s MAP assessment to provide differentiated instruction and inform professional development decisions.
He joined NWEA in 1999 and has led numerous workshops in districts all across the country.
Dr. Baker brings a wealth of experience to put the current trends in standards, assessment, and student academic growth.
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