Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The first day of the Institute consists of the following all-day workshops:

• Using Curriculum-Based Measurement for Progress Monitoring in Written Expression

In this session, practitioners and administrators will learn the skills they need to implement Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) in written expression and spelling for elementary schoolers.  Participants will learn how to administer and score written expression and spelling CBM at different grade levels for both individuals and groups of students. 

• Introduction to Using Curriculum-Based Measurement for Progress Monitoring in Reading

This session will introduce you to student progress monitoring and explain its benefits to student achievement, as well as teach you specific CBM techniques in reading.

• Using Curriculum-Based Measurement to Determine Response to Intervention (RTI)

In this session, an overview of Response to Intervention (RTI) will be provided. In addition, specifics about how to use Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) in reading and math will be explained for:

• Identifying students in need of Tier 2 intervention,
• Determining whether response to Tier 2 intervention is inadequate and therefore special education may be appropriate,
• Applying CBM decision making in Tier 2 special education to formulate effective individual intervention plans, and
• Determining whether Tier 3 special education response is sufficient to consider exiting special education.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The second day of the Institute consists of the following breakout sessions:

• Using Curriculum-Based Measurement for Progress Monitoring in Written Expression [All day session]
• Introduction to Using Curriculum-Based Measurement for Progress Monitoring in Reading [All day session]
• Introduction to Using Curriculum-Based Measurement for Progress Monitoring in Math [All day session]
• Aligning Curriculum-Based Measurement with District Benchmarks and Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) [2 hour session]
• Advanced Curriculum-Based Measurement for Progress Monitoring in Reading [2 hour session]
• Choosing a Progress Monitoring Tool that Works for You [2 hour session]

Complete session descriptions are available here.

Have you worked to establish student progress monitoring at the state, district, building, or classroom level? Did you attempt to implement student progress monitoring with mixed success? If so, this is your chance to share with others the lessons you have learned from both your successes and struggles. Not only does the 2007 Summer Institute on Student Progress Monitoring promise to provide you with important and useful information about Response to Intervention and teach you how to use Curriculum-Based Measurement to improve instruction in reading and math, but it also offers you the unique opportunity to present your own work in these areas to your national colleagues.

We will hold a one-hour reception and poster session following the training workshops on Tuesday, July 10 that will enable you to share your experiences with implementing student progress monitoring. Inspire and encourage others to begin implementing student progress monitoring in their own states, districts, buildings, and classrooms by sharing both your successes and challenges with them.

The 2007 Summer Institute is intended for anyone interested in implementing student progress monitoring to improve achievement for students with disabilities and at-risk students. Participants may include:

• State, district, and building administrators;
• Special and general education teachers and service providers;
• School psychologists;
• Educational diagnosticians;
• Professional development providers; and
• Curriculum and instructional specialists.

While teams are not required to attend, we do encourage them. By attending the Institute as a team, you are able to cover more sessions and share your learning with one another. In addition, team attendance promotes unity and collaboration, which is critical when implementing student progress monitoring in a school or district. Learn more about teams and the discount on registration that teams are eligible for here. 

Registration for the 2007 Summer Institute is available online. People unable to register via the website should call us toll-free at (866) 770-6111. The registration deadline is June 10, 2007.  Participation is limited to 300 people, so register early!

• General Registration Rate: $169 per person
• Partner Association Registration Rate: $149 per person
• Repeat Summer Institute Attendees' Discounted Rate: $149 per person
• Team Registration Rate: $400 per team
• Exhibitor Registration Rate: $149 per person

The 2007 Summer Institute will be held at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel and the Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Click here to find out how to reserve a room in our hotel block. A block of rooms has been reserved at a special rate of $99 per night, plus tax. The deadline for making hotel reservations is June 18, 2007. 

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