What Works in Schools - A Two-Day Retreat

In a special partnership with the Maine Support Network, Maine ASCD is co-sponsoring a two-day retreat featuring Mary McDonough on February 3-4, 2008. Entitled Huddling with your Professional Learning Community to Explore the Art & Science of What Works in Schools, the program will provide educators with specific, research-based strategies grounded in the extensive work of Robert J. Marzano. What Works in Schools is designed to offer participants research-based strategies to improve district, school and classroom practices. Strategies to support team learning during the conference will include the infusion of technology, visual learning cues, and cooperative and collaborative learning opportunities.

Mary McDonough is an educational consultant and ASCD faculty member who has worked with Robert J Marzano and Associates in a number of states. With more than a decade of educational experience in inner-city Mary is also a former president of Maine ASCD and curriculum director from the mid-coast region. Her sense of respect, awe, humor, and efficacy, regarding the challenges and opportunities facing educators today, is evident in her engaging presentation style.

The Retreat, taking place at the historic and picturesque Samoset Resort in Rockport, also features many unique learning and sharing opportunities including poster sessions where participants can showcase their own examples of "What Works in Maine Schools." Please visit the Maine Support Network website for complete details.