Alliance for Curriculum Enhancement

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ACE PIR Days

September 13, 2010 PIR Day 8:30 – 4:00
Presenter: Dr. Jay McTighe, author of Understanding by Design, Backward design, and Essential questions and more ... The presentation will be held at Faith Chapel at 517 Shiloh Road in Billings. (The facility opens at 7:30 am.) There will be follow up after the presentation as Dr. McTighe's group will continue to work with ACE members throughout the year.

Download a copy of the workshop handout at the link below:
An Introduction to Understanding by Design

ACE will also be offering a 6-hour bus driver workshop in a separate room at Faith Chapel on September 13th from 8:30-4:00. A schedule will be sent at a later date.

Introduction to Understanding by Design:
What is understanding and how does it differ from "knowing?" How do we "unpack" content standards to identify the important 'big ideas' that we want students to understand? How will we know that students truly understand and can apply their knowledge in a meaningful way? How might we design our courses and units to emphasize understanding rather than "coverage"? What instructional practices are both engaging and effective for developing student understanding? How are Design Standards used to improve the quality of curriculum and assessment designs? In this introductory workshop, participants will explore these questions through a series of thought-provoking examples and exercises.

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There is no charge for members of the Alliance for Curriculum Enhancement for attendance. There will be a $60 per person fee for non-A.C.E. members. An hour and a half will be scheduled for lunch on your own. Faith Chapel has a coffee/lunch bar that will be open at 7:30 but only water is allowed into the auditorium. Renewal units and/or certificates will be offered for both McTighe’s session and the bus driver training. Those attending McTighe’s session are asked to sit in subject or grade level areas in order to discuss and plan for use of the information presented.

To register send the name of your school and the number planning to attend A) Jay McTighe’s session and/or B) the bus driver training to jscott@metnet.mt.gov or to Jerry Scott at PO Box 590, Joliet, MT 59041 on or before September 9, 2010.

September 13, 2010 PIR Day Bus Driver Training 8:30 – 4:00
ACE will also be offering a 6-hour bus driver workshop in a separate room at Faith Chapel on September 13th from 8:30-4:00.

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PIR Days Archives
Visit the following link to find information about past ACE PIR Day presentations: 2007-10 PIR Day Archives