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AFDC 2019

**NOTE** Our preliminary Conference Schedule is up, but we will continue to edit it as we hear from Participants (even during the conference). Check back often for the most recent changes.

REGISTRATION COST FOR THIS YEAR IS $850 (minus CSA Discount).

Designed for new and veteran SmartLab™ Facilitators, the Advanced Facilitator Development Conference prepares STEM K-12 educators to support and facilitate student learning and skills development for career and college readiness. AFDC participants gain experience and knowledge of instructional strategies and the principles of project-based learning, develop expertise with a variety of advanced technologies, participate in authentic STEM practices, and learn to integrate cross-cutting concepts and content. Don’t take our word for it, hear about the experience from our Facilitators and Trainers in this video!

Workshop Outcomes:
Increased expertise with project-based, student-driven learning. Development of performance-based assessment rubrics and methodologies.Ability to integrate STEM disciplines and practices along cross-cutting concepts. Demonstrated advancement in proficiency with STEM technologies.

Questions?
Do not hesitate to call us at 800-458-2880 option 2 or email support@clsonline.com

Holly Pierce

Colorado SKIES Academy
STEAM Facilitator
Greater Denver Area

I have 16 years of teaching experience and enjoy being outside, spending time with my family, and watching movies. I have a 14-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl who enjoy baseball and backstage theater. I am excited to be opening up a new school this year as the smart lab facilitator.

8:00am

Introductions / Welcome Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Steve Tucker

8:30am

Icebreaker Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Haley Huberty • Penelope Moody

9:00am

Share Fair Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald

9:45am

Keynote Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald

10:20am

Morning Break Gathering Space

10:40am

New Facilitator Orientation Classroom 1Jesse Gray • Deanie Bartlett • Linda Hruby

12:00pm

Lunch Break Gathering Space

1:00pm

SmartLab Learning: Introduction to ePortfolios, Assessments, and Projects in a SmartLab Classroom 1Jesse Gray • Tammy Partlow

2:20pm

Afternoon Break Gathering Space

2:40pm

Designing the SmartLab: A place designed for SmartLab Learning Classroom 3Deanie Bartlett • Victor Fitzjarrald

6:00pm

Social Event: Bowling TBD

8:00am

Welcome to AFDC Day 2! Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Steve Tucker

8:15am

Share Fair Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald

9:30am

Morning Break Gathering Space

9:40am

Updates from CLS Gathering SpaceMatt Dickstein

10:20am

Morning Break Gathering Space

10:40am

Advanced Photoshop (Create your own Warhol) SmartLab 1Matt Dickstein

12:00pm

Lunch Break Gathering Space

1:00pm

SmartLab Learning: Curriculum, Systems of Technology, Articulations Classroom 3Haley Huberty • Penelope Moody • Phillip Mayhoffer

2:20pm

Afternoon Break Gathering Space

2:40pm

Tech 101: LanSchool, Deep Freeze, Impero, Servers, etc. SmartLab 2Ashley Roeder • Phillip Mayhoffer

6:00pm

Social Event: Baseball Game TBD

8:00am

Welcome to AFDC Day 3! Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Steve Tucker

8:15am

Share Fair Gathering Space

9:30am

Unconference Prep Gathering Space

10:00am

AFDC Photo Gathering Space

10:20am

Morning Break Gathering Space

10:40am

Unconference Block A Gathering Space, Studio, Classroom 1, Classroom 2, Classroom 3, SmartLab 1, SmartLab 2

12:30pm

Lunch Break Gathering Space

1:30pm

Unconference Block B Gathering Space, Studio, Classroom 1, Classroom 2, Classroom 3, SmartLab 1, SmartLab 2

2:20pm

Afternoon Break Gathering Space

8:00am

Welcome to AFDC Day 4! Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Steve Tucker

8:15am

Share Fair Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald

9:30am

Morning Break Gathering Space

9:40am

Introduction to the CLS Innovation Academy Curriculum, Video Production Curriculum, Facilitator Community, and Professional Development Pathway Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Haley Huberty • Phillip Mayhoffer • Penelope Moody

10:20am

Morning Break Gathering Space

10:40am

Science and Data with Vernier SmartLab 1Bill Steinbach • Phillip Mayhoffer

12:00pm

Lunch Break Gathering Space

1:00pm

Snap Circuits Articulation Classroom 2BJ White • Tammy Partlow

2:20pm

Afternoon Break Gathering Space

2:40pm

Thank You for Attending! (Awards, Announcements, etc.) Gathering SpaceVictor Fitzjarrald • Steve Tucker