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Keynote Speaker: Dr. John Hattie
Dr. John Hattie is a world-renowned educational expert. He has examined 2,100 meta-analyses comprising more than 130,000 studies involving 400 million students around the world, leading to the Visible Learning books series that has been translated into 29 different languages and sold more than two million copies. His research interests include performance indicators, models of measurement, and evaluation of teaching and learning.
More about Dr. John Hattie and his work with Visible Learning
Conference Registration
Registration Fee:
- Before May 30th: $249 per person
- After May 30th: $399 per person
Travel Accommodations & Arrangements
Please give "FallEdCon24" or "Fall Educators Conference" when reserving.
Landmark Inn - $219 per night
Staybridge Suites Marquette - $169 per night
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marquette - $149 per night
Full Service Holiday Inn - $139 per night
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marquette - $139 per night
Rates valid starting May 2024.
Featured Speakers
Myron Dueck
Myron Dueck is a best-selling author and speaker who shares 25 years of practitioner and leadership experience. He helps educators generate ideas and navigate issues surrounding grading, assessment, and student voice. Myron’s published work includes numerous journal articles and his books, Grading Smarter, Not Harder– Assessment Strategies that Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn (ASCD, 2014) and ‘Giving Students a Say! Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage.'
Dr. Jenni Donohoo
Jenni Donohoo, Ph.D., is a five-time, best-selling author and professional learning facilitator with more than 20 years experience in leading school change. Jenni’s books include: Collaborative Inquiry for Educators: A Facilitator’s Guide to School Improvement, Collective Efficacy: How Educators’ Beliefs Impact Student Learning, and Quality Implementation: Leveraging Collective Efficacy to Make ‘What Works’ Actually Work (co-authored by Steven Katz).
Dr. John Almarode
Dr. John Almarode is a bestselling author and an Associate Professor of Education at James Madison University. He was awarded the inaugural Sarah Miller Luck Endowed Professorship in 2015 and received an Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia in 2021. His books include: PLC+, Better Decisions and Greater Impact by Design, Clarity for Learning: Five Essential Practices that Empower Students and Teachers, and How Learning Works.
Dr. Kim Gibbons
Kim Gibbons, Ph.D., is the Director of the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) at the University of Minnesota. She has worked as the Executive Director of the St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) which received national recognition for its use of the Response to Intervention (RtI) framework. Dr. Gibbons is the co-author of four books and has numerous other peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Garth Larson
Garth Larson, Ed.D is the Co-Founder and CEO of FIRST Educational Resources. Garth has previously worked as a director of learning, elementary principal, and started his career in education as a high school speech and English teacher. Garth currently consults with school districts around the world and provides customized professional development around a variety of topics, mainly Professional Learning Communities 2.0, learning-centered grading practices, leadership, and school improvement.
Conference Schedule & Breakout Sessions
Day 1 - Monday, October 14
- 8:30 - 10:10 - Keynote (Dr. John Hattie) & Facilitated Q & A (all presenters)
- 10:30 - 11:20 - Breakout Session 1
- 11:40 - 12:20 - Breakout Session 2 / Lunch (Group A)
- 12:30 - 1:10 - Breakout Session 3 / Lunch (Group B)
- 1:30 - 2:20 - Breakout Session 4
- 2:40 - 3:30 - Close Note - Dr. John Hattie
Day 2 - Tuesday, October 15
- 8:30 - 9:40 - Keynote - Dr. John Hattie
- 10:00 - 11:00 - Breakout Session 5
- 11:20 - 12:00 - Breakout Session 6 / Lunch (Group A)
- 12:10 - 12:50 - Breakout Session 7 / Lunch (Group B)
- 1:10 - 2:10 - Breakout Session 8
- 2:30 - 3:30 - Close Note - Dr. John Hattie
Breakout session information can be found in the Whova app
Professional Learning Credits (SCECHs)
 | SCECHs @ No Cost
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 | Graduate Credit - ED 596
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 | 6 SSW CEUs
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Venue: Northern Center1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 WiFi Information
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