The 2e Center for Research and Professional Development hosted its second biennial symposium, entitled “Vision and Leadership in 2e Education," on October 13-14, 2017, at the Garland in North Hollywood, CA., and Bridges Academy in Studio City, CA. The following are schedules and materials from the event.
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Symposium
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Post-Symposium
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Friday, October 13, 2017
6 p.m.: Dinner honoring pioneers in the field with induction into the 2e Hall of Fame. Honorees include Lois Baldwin, Linda E. Brody, Mary Ruth Coleman, L. Dennis Higgins, C. June Maker, M. Elizabeth Nielsen, and Joanne Whitmore Schwartz. Dinner speaker: Scott Barry Kaufman — "On the Shoulders of Giants" Saturday, October 14, 2017 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Registration 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.: Morning keynote: Sally Reis — "Talent Development as a Key to Success" 10:55 a.m. - Noon: Panel of inductees and questions 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.: Round table lunch (Father Serra room) 1:20 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.: "Issues and Answers" (see descriptions below) 2:30 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.: Forums (see descriptions below) 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Afternoon keynote: Jonathan Mooney — "Celebrating Diversity" 4:30 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.: Wrap-up 4:45 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Celebratory reception |
Sunday, October 15, 2017
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: The Suite of Tools Workshop (limited to 12 participants) Discover an exciting process to include the “person” in strength-based, talent-focused personalized learning through the use of the 2e Center's Suite of Tools. These four tools are proven to help identify strengths, styles, talents, and interests of students, and then integrate this information into decision making about curriculum and instruction to engage and encourage 2e students. For more information about the Suite of Tools, please contact Kim Vargas. Suite of Tools workshop presentations
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Saturday session schedule
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Issues and Answers (1:30 - 2:30)* Interactive sessions to explore issues with facilitators who will encourage participants' ideas, experiences & questions |
Forums (2:35 - 3:35) Experts share information and strategies that can be applied in multiple settings |
Mission Room |
Program development for 2e Students |
Understanding the 2e Learner: The Implications of a Dual Diagnosis |
Cabrillo North |
Leadership, Branding, Marketing, Labels & Images |
Strategies for Supporting Social and Emotional Needs of 2e Students |
Cabrillo South |
Improving Relationships with Parents |
Conducting Action Research in Your School |
Theater |
Planning Research for the Future (in terms of policy and good programming) |
Strength-based, Talent-focused Learning Strategies to Promote Optimal Growth |