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1. What beliefs and actions will inspire effective innovative practice and learning strategies
that close learning gaps and ensure equity for all students?
2. How does professional culture influence student achievement and well-being?
3. What actions and innovations will create learning environments that prepare students to
be active and engaged participants in our global society?
STUDENT VOICE KEY GUIDING QUESTIONS FOR QUEST 2014
1. It is important for all students to have equitable opportunities to improve and to support
their well-being. What would help to close learning gaps in your school?
2. What is the connection between a positive culture in the school and the well-being of staff
and students?
3. How can we create a learning environment in our schools to help students be active and
engaged participants in a global society? What might it look like?
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Welcome
Director of Education,
York Region District School Board
J. Philip Parappally
The Quest for Increased Student Achievement and Well-Being Inspiring Learning: Mobilizing Sustainable Improvement
On behalf of the staff of the York Region District School Board, I am very pleased to welcome you all to The Quest for
Increased Student Achievement and Well-Being: Inspiring Learning: Mobilizing Sustainable Improvement.
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Each year, the Quest conference brings together members of the educational community to share ideas, engage in rich
dialogue, and be challenged and inspired. In the tradition of Quest, we will continue to build on our previous learning, going
deeper into promising practices and innovative solutions that support student achievement and well-being.
We are pleased to welcome educational experts from Ontario, across Canada and around the world who will share their
successes, challenges and learning with us. I look forward to the conversations that will begin in the next few days and
carry forward in the weeks and months ahead. Thank you for being a part of this journey.
I wish you all the best for the conference as we continue to inspire learning.
J. Philip Parappally
Chair,
York Region District School Board
Anna DeBartolo
The Quest conference brings together educators, students, community members and experts from around the world who
share a common purpose – increased student achievement and well-being. On behalf of the York Region District School
Board trustees, I am pleased to welcome you to Quest and would like to thank you for being part of this important
conversation.
Everyone in the education community has a role to play in supporting student success and we welcome participants in a
diversity of roles to the conference. You all have valuable contributions to offer to the rich conversations that will take place
throughout the conference and beyond.
I hope that you will share and draw deeply from the experience, knowledge and ideas that will be exchanged over the next
three days, and that you will leave here inspired and prepared to improve the schools and systems that depend on your
leadership and engagement.
Thank you for joining us and helping to make the Quest conference a success.
Anna DeBartolo
Welcome
Chief Student Achievement Officer,
Ontario Ministry of Education
I am so pleased to join you at Quest 2014. I appreciate your professionalism and desire to learn and I am proud to be part
of the Quest experience.
As a province, we have come a long way. High quality teaching and learning are the norm across our province. As we move
forward with our new vision, we are committed to continuing to develop and support a high-quality teaching profession and
strong, inspired leadership at all levels of the public system. We are dedicated to nurturing graduates who are personally
successful, economically productive and actively engaged global citizens. We want our students to become critical, innovative
thinkers and risk takers; to have the courage to be adventurous, to speak their mind and to take risks. For we know that
they will enter a world that is more diverse, more technologically advanced and more competitive and collaborative than
ever before.
We know that there is still a lot to be done to realize a truly excellent and equitable education system in Ontario. We know
that we need to provide additional support for children and youth in care, for students with special needs and for Aboriginal
students, among others. And we need to focus on improved results and transitions for students in Applied classes. As well,
the Ontario spotlight continues to be on the teaching and learning of mathematics, an important part of our children's
future.
I look forward to the next few days of learning together at Quest as we mobilize further to sustain and extend
improvements in our work.
Mary Jean Gallagher
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Schedule
at a glance
WEDNESDAY
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November 19th
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7:30 - 8:25 AM
8:25 - 8:45 AM
8:45 - 9:00 AM
9:00 - 9:15 AM
9:15 - 10:15 AM
10:45- 12:00 PM
12:00 - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 1:15 PM
1:15 - 2:00 PM
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST/REGISTRATION
QUEST STUDENT MESSAGE
WELCOME TO QUEST 2014/OPENING REMARKS
J. Philip Parappally, Director of Education,York Region District School Board
Mary Jean Gallagher, Chief Student Achievement Officer, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Education
CO-ANCHOR SESSION 1
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School of Education, Boston College Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Allan Luke, Research Professor, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
EQUITY PANEL
Moderator – Allan Luke, Research Professor, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
LUNCH
CO-ANCHOR SESSION 2
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School of Education, Boston College Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Gabrielle Scrimshaw, Co-Founder & President, Aboriginal Professional Association of Canada
THURSDAY
November 20th
7:30 - 8:25 AM
8:25 - 8:45 AM
8:45 - 9:00 AM
9:00 - 9:30 AM
9:30 - 10:15 AM
10:30- 12:00 PM
12:00 - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 1:15 PM
1:15 - 2:00 PM
2:15 - 3:45 PM
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST/REGISTRATION
QUEST STUDENT MESSAGE
CO-ANCHOR SESSION 3
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
MINISTER OF EDUCATION – THE HONOURABLE LIZ SANDALS
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Lucy West, President/Education Consultant, Metamorphosis Teaching Learning Communities, USA
PROFESSIONAL CULTURE PANEL
Moderator – Lucy West, President/Education Consultant, Metamorphosis Teaching Learning Communities, USA
LUNCH
CO-ANCHOR SESSION 4
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Dr. Susan D. Dion, Associate Professor Indigenous Education,York University
Dr. Carla M. Rice, Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor, University of Guelph
MOBILIZING ACTION SESSIONS
FRIDAY
November 21st
7:30 - 8:25 AM
8:25 - 8:45 AM
8:45 - 9:00 AM
9:00 - 10:00 AM
10:30 -11:45 PM
11:45 -12:45 PM
12:45 -2:00 PM
2:05 - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST/REGISTRATION
QUEST STUDENT MESSAGE
ANCHOR SESSION 5
Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
MOBILIZING EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION PANEL
Moderator – Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
LUNCH
CONSOLIDATION SESSION
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Carol Campbell, Associate Professor, Leadership, Higher and Adult Education, University of Toronto
Michael Fullan, OC, Professor Emeritus, Former Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education,
University of Toronto, Mary Jean Gallagher, Chief Student Achievement Officer, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Education
CO-ANCHOR SESSION 6
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
QUEST 2014 CLOSING COMMENTS
J. Philip Parappally, Director of Education,York Region District School Board
WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER
DAY
1
7:30 - 8:25 AM
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST / REGISTRATION
8:25 - 8:45 AM
QUEST STUDENT MESSAGE
INSPIRE LEARNING, Peter Patersdorfer, Student, Newmarket High School
QUEST STUDENT CONFERENCE SPOKEN WORD ARTIST,
Markham District High School
8:45 - 9:00 AM
WELCOME TO QUEST 2014
J. Philip Parappally, Director of Education, York Region District School Board
Mary Jean Gallagher, Chief Student Achievement Officer, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Education
9:00 - 9:15 AM
CO-ANCHOR SESSION 1
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair,
Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education,
Boston College
9:15 - 10:15 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Allan Luke, Research Professor, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Literacy: Engaging Learners in Meaningful ‘Sustained, Rich
Scaffolded Conversations’
10:15 - 10:45 AM
REFRESHMENT BREAK
10:45 - 12:00 PM
EQUITY PANEL
Moderator: Allan Luke, Research Professor, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Panelists:
Harii Mahesh, Student Trustee, York Region District School Board
Rashmi Misra, Founder and Chairperson, VIDYA, India
Cecil Roach, Coordinating Superintendent, York Region District School Board
Camille Taylor, Superintendent of Education, Durham District School Board
12:00 - 1:00 PM
LUNCH
1:00 - 1:15 PM
CO-ANCHOR SESSION 2
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair,
Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education,
Boston College
1:15 - 2:00 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Gabrielle Scrimshaw, Co-Founder & President, Aboriginal Professional Association of Canada,
Aboriginal Leadership & Education: Our Shared Canadian Journey
2:00 - 2:15 PM
TRAVEL BREAK
2:15 - 3:45 PM
MOBILIZING ACTION SESSIONS
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Building Collaborative Practices through Inquiry in Dufferin Peel Catholic: A District Experiencing a Cultural Shift for
Professional Learning
Professional learning structures geared towards energizing and mobilizing new
learning support inquiry teams and involving all district schools. Join us in small
group learning conversations with teams of superintendents, school administrators
and educators as these co-learners describe their inquiry into promising practices,
inviting questions to challenge each other’s thinking.
Denise Oude-Reimerink, Superintendent of Program, Dufferin Peel Catholic
District School Board
Jennifer Vieira, Assistant Principal, Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
Audience: All
Excellence in Safe Schools: Building Learning Foundations
Safety is key for student achievement and well-being. The York Region Safe Schools
story includes strategies ranging from threat assessment to anti-bullying and
cyberbullying; from the ALERT program for students with mental health needs to
effective discipline approaches. Attendees will share their Safe Schools journey in
schools and systems, and then strategize forward.
Allan Hoyle, Superintendent of Schools – Operations and School Community
Services, York Region District School Board
Victoria Campoli, Principal, Caring and Safe Schools, York Region District
School Board
Audience: Elementary, Secondary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry,
Government Staff
How Do You Measure True Student Success? Embracing Challenge into
Innovative Change
If you find yourself working in challenging circumstances and struggling to “find
standardized success”; join this interactive and reflective session with the KeewatinPatricia District School Board. Hear our “KP story” as the changing faces of our
student body, growing from 20% to 50% self-identifying as FNMI, have caused
intentional and necessary system coherence, a personalized, precise and reflective
professional learning model, and innovative ways of achieving success.
Sean Monteith, Director of Education, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board
Audience: Elementary, Secondary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry,
Government Staff
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Improving Practice (Letting Go of the Past)
Looking at current practices objectively can help us identify heritage practices
and structures which can be adapted, replaced or eliminated in order to improve
efficiencies, economies and service. This can be done systematically using simple
tools and strategies. Department managers with experience in this area will lead
participants through discussion using a combination of examples and focused
questions.
Tim Ellis, Manager, Finance Services, York Region District School Board
Bill Vansickle, Manager, Purchasing Services, York Region District School Board
Audience: System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry, Government Staff, School
Trustees, Elected Officials, Community Members, Parents
Literacy and Indigenous Learners
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This session is an opportunity to dialogue more deeply with Allan Luke following
his keynote address.
Allan Luke, Research Professor, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Audience: All
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LD@School
A05
The LD@School project is an online resource that supports teachers who work
with students with Learning Disabilities. The tool offers free resources such as
webinars, videos, and summaries of strategies that have been proven to work for
students with Learning Disabilities. This project is funded by the Ontario Ministry of
Education. This online resource website will mobilize the knowledge of educators
providing an effective tool to access evidence informed strategies and support
students with Learning Disabilities.
Lynn Ziraldo, Executive Director, LDAYR
Kelli Cote, Principal, York Region District School Board
Audience: Elementary, Secondary, System Leaders, School Trustees, Elected Officials,
Community Members, Parents
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Perspectives about Promising Leadership Practice
In our changing local and global context, leadership matters now and will
continue to matter in the future. This interactive session will offer participants
the opportunity to reflect on their practice and come away with a deeper
understanding of the impact that leadership has on improved student achievement
and well-being as outlined in the Ontario Leadership Strategy. Local and global
perspectives that highlight examples of promising practices will be shared with a
view to challenging participants as they reflect on their own local practice.
Karen Friedman, Associate Director of Education, Leadership and Learning,
York Region District School Board
Alan Boyle, Director of Leannta Education Associates, London, England
Marg Connor, Assistant Deputy Minister (Acting) – Leadership and Learning
Environment Division, Ontario Ministry of Education
Chris N. Roehrig, Director of Education, Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic
District School Board
Laura Romano, Superintendent of Student Achievement, Hamilton-Wentworth
District School Board
Audience: All
A08
Primary Math Collaborative Inquiry: Stories of Subitizing, the Rekenrek
and More!
How can educators’ understanding of math content and instructional approaches
impact our students’ achievement in mathematics? The Early Primary Collaborative
Inquiry (EPCI) included seven schools that engaged in job-embedded professional
learning to co-teach, network and reflect upon this question within the context
of the primary grades. This workshop will outline the collaborative inquiry
process designed to address the importance of understanding math content and
instructional strategies within the comprehensive math program. Participants will
explore math using a variety of math models and strategies to develop problem
solving skills and innovative thinking.
Claudio Tulipano, Curriculum Consultant, York Region District School Board
Heather Jelley, Curriculum Consultant, York Region District School Board
Audience: Students, Elementary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry,
Government Staff, School Trustees, Elected Officials, Community Members, Parents
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Rethinking Parent Engagement Because It Matters and Makes a A09
Difference
From “fire safety” to “graduation”, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
shares their approach to “Tier 3” parent engagement and the impact on student
achievement, school culture and parental efficacy. Participants will be encouraged to
share their current approaches to engaging parents and to consider a “next steps”
action plan with a commitment to continuing to learn together.
Joanna Crapsi, Principal, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
Aaron Puley, School Climate and Engagement Consultant, Hamilton-Wentworth
District School Board
Audience: Elementary, Secondary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry,
Government Staff, School Trustees, Elected Officials, Community Members, Parents
Student Census Data
Data that tells the story of our students are key to helping us to understand the
diverse individual and intersecting social contexts that influence their lives. Data
is therefore one important tool that enhance our ability to deliver equitable
public education that fosters improved student achievement and well-being for all
students. In this session, leaders from the Ottawa Carleton and Toronto District
School Boards will share their respective journeys in developing their student
survey data gathering processes; including strategies for stakeholder engagement
and buy-in, transparent implementation plans, effective communication strategies,
and utilizing the findings to implement strategies that positively impact student
achievement and well-being.
Roula Anastasakos, Executive Superintendant, Academic, Research and
Information Services, Toronto District School Board
Maria Yau, Research Coordinator, Toronto District School Board
Jacqueline Lawrence, Diversity & Equity Coordinator, Ottawa Carleton
District School Board
Joan Oracheski, Manager for Quality Assurance, Ottawa Carleton District
School Board
Audience: All
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Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in Mathematics: A Framework for Collaborative Inquiry
Collaboration among SERTs, classroom teachers, administrators, and system leaders
is enabling a common vision for supporting students with learning disabilities in
mathematics. Come learn about the framework for inquiry that includes unpacking
IEPs and students’ mathematical thinking that increases mathematics knowledge for
teaching, and that empowers teachers to leverage student strengths and respond
to needs.
Connie Quadrini, Provincial Mathematics Lead, Ministry of Education
MaryLou Kestell, Provincial Mathematics Facilitator, Ontario Ministry of
Education Audience: Elementary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry,
Government Staff
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Teachers Mathematical Content Knowledge: Acknowledging, Developing
& Capitalizing on it
Participants will be introduced to and interact with the research underpinning
central supports along with all components of the professional learning that
teachers engage in. We will collaboratively explore the rationale behind each of the
professional learning components and successes and challenges related to teachers
transferring learning to their planning/instruction.
Nicole Walter Rowan, Program Coordinator, Lakehead Schools
Dr. Alex Lawson, Lakehead University
Audience: Elementary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry,
Government Staff
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The Power of One: Every One
VIDYA is the story of dedicated educators, from India, who inspire lifelong learning
despite the systemic barriers of socio-economic status and equitable access to
resources, for students, youth and women. By providing authentic engagement
opportunities, the VIDYA team nurtures sustainable initiatives and develops shared
goals for the success of all their learners.
Rashmi Misra, Founder and Chairperson, VIDYA, India
Rashmi Swarup, Superintendent of Schools, York Region District School Board
Audience: All
New Pedagogies for Deep Learning – Canadian Cluster:
An International Innovation Partnership
New Pedagogies for Deep Learning is an international innovation partnership
committed to implementing deep learning goals, enabled by new pedagogies
and accelerated by technology. The “WHY?”: system transformation advances all
learners’ capacity to contribute to the common good, address global challenges
and flourish in a complex world. See the work through the Simcoe County District
School Board lens.
Anita Simpson, Superintendent of Education: Program and Innovation, Simcoe
County District School Board
Pat Miller, Principal of Innovation, Simcoe County District School Board
Audience: All
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THURSDAY
NOVEMBER
20th
DAY
2
7:30 - 8:25 AM
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST/REGISTRATION
8:25 - 8:45 AM
QUEST STUDENT MESSAGE
BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, Bogart Public School "Xtreme Drummers" and Poplar Bank Public School "Calexa Lavellée."
8:45 - 9:00 AM
CO-ANCHOR SESSION 3
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School
of Education, Boston College
Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
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MINISTER OF EDUCATION – THE HONOURABLE LIZ SANDALS
9:30 - 10:15 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Lucy West, President/Education Consultant, Metamorphosis Teaching Learning Communities, USA
Culture, Communications and Collaboration – Keys to Success
10:15 - 10:30 AM
REFRESHMENT BREAK
10:30 - 12:00 PM
PROFESSIONAL CULTURE PANEL
Moderator: Lucy West, President/Education Consultant, Metamorphosis Teaching Learning Communities, USA
Panelists:
Dawn Adams, Manager, York Region District School Board
Daraius Bharucha, Secondary School Teacher, York Region District School Board
Terry Carigula-Bull, Elementary School Teacher, York Region District
School Board
Bill Cober, Principal, York Region District School Board
Mary Jean Gallagher, Chief Student Achievement Officer, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Education
Rhonda Kimberley-Young, Secretary-Treasurer, Ontario Teachers’ Federation
12:00 - 1:00 PM
LUNCH
1:00 - 1:15 PM
CO-ANCHOR SESSION 4
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
1:15 - 2:00 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Dr. Susan D. Dion, Professor, Indigenous Education, York University
Dr. Carla M. Rice, Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor,
University ofGuelph
nIshnabek de'bwe wIn: Indigenous people, digital storytelling and
urban schooling
2:00 - 2:15 PM
TRAVEL BREAK
2:15 - 3:45 PM
MOBILIZING ACTION SESSIONS
A System-Wide Collaborative Professional Learning Process
Instructional Rounds, a process of collaborative professional inquiry to improve
teaching and learning across a system, creates a safe environment where
teachers and principals learn together. Boards in Ontario have been engaged in
learning about Instructional Rounds as a process for instructional improvement.
Representatives from several boards will share how they have introduced
Instructional Rounds to their system along with successes and challenges.
David Nimmo, Principal, Leadership Development, York Region District
School Board
Pat Zrihen, Principal, Leadership Development, York Region District School Board
Audience: All
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Guiding Math Transitions: Our Quest for the Student Voice
Share our journey supporting transitions from elementary to secondary panel using
Grade 8 to 9 math as the tool. The process evolves through student interviews,
teacher conversations, cross-panel explorations and innovative timetabling. Enjoy
interactive discussion with each of our stakeholders, from the students to the
superintendent, as we share how student voice was used to focus transition
decisions and inform math practice.
Cathy Chaput, Program Coordinator, Wellington Catholic District School Board
Holly Conway, Secondary Administrator, Wellington Catholic District
School Board
Audience: All
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Innovative Approaches to Caring and Safe Schools
Innovative approaches in York Region help create safer schools. Developing
partnerships builds positive school climate, enhances sense of community and
provides essential skills for students. The panel of presenters will share the York
Region experience thus far, seek input on future work and help to develop action
plans for each participant.
Allan Hoyle, Superintendent of Schools – Operations and School Community
Services, York Region District School Board
Michael Nasello, Superintendent of Education, York Catholic District
School Board
Andre Crawford, Deputy Chief, York Regional Police
Audience: Elementary, Secondary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry,
Government Staff
Keys to Cultivating a Professional Learning Culture
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How do we create learning cultures in which everyone—adults and students,
administrators and faculty—are committed to learning and growing? What practices,
tools, strategies can be employed to focus educator learning on the art and craft
of teaching? These two questions will guide our conversation as we examine videos
and share strategies that have worked. This session is an opportunity to dialogue
more deeply with Lucy West following her keynote address.
Lucy West, President/Education Consultant, Metamorphosis Teaching Learning
Communities, USA
Audience: Elementary, Secondary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry,
Government Staff
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Mathematics-4-All Collaborative Inquiry: Success for Students with
Learning Disabilities in Grade 9 Applied Math
How does an increased knowledge of cognitive processing areas and learning
disabilities impact on how teachers develop and deepen students’ understanding
of linear relations in Grade 9 Applied Math? The Grade 9 Math—Students with
Learning Disabilities Project included innovative professional learning sessions
involving opportunities to co-learn, network and reflect on this important question.
This session describes the collaborative inquiry process used and will share
the documented impact on student learning. Participants will experience the
professional culture that was created within the group and will engage in learning
together in a safe, respectful environment.
Shawn Perry, Regional Math Leader, York Region District School Board
Kim Hollefriend, Coordinator of Psychological Services, York Region District
School Board
Heather Minielly, Curriculum Consultant, York Region District School Board
Audience: Elementary, Secondary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry,
Government Staff, School Trustees, Elected Officials, Community Members, Parents
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Promoting Innovative Practices in our Departments
Creating an environment in which innovative practices can be created and adopted
requires commitment and encouragement at all levels. Join department managers
from three Ontario school boards as they discuss how to translate challenges into
opportunities, and give examples of innovative practices that focus on efficiency and
service excellence, ultimately improving student achievement and well-being.
Margaret Roberts, Associate Director, York Region District School Board
Russ Coles, Senior Manager, York Region District School Board
Mark Carbone, CIO, Waterloo Region District School Board
Lewis Morgulis, Manager, Durham Catholic District School Board
Audience: Elementary, Secondary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry,
Government Staff, School Trustees, Elected Officials, Community Members, Parents
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Rethinking Academic Math: Could it be for everyone?
Discover the insightful journey that occurred when students who originally
selected grade 9 applied mathematics were placed instead into Grade 9 academic
mathematics. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect upon the implications
resulting when students choose applied programming and the impact it has on their
opportunities to design their future.
Norah Marsh, Superintendent of Education, Limestone District School Board
Heather Highet, Principal of Granite Ridge Education Centre, K-12, Limestone
District School Board
Audience: Secondary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry,
Government Staff
Serendipity: Math, Mount Joy and an AQ
"I love art, music and physical education. As a result my students love art, music
and gym. From this course, I now love math...and now my students love math, math
and math.” This session will explore the learning partnership between ETFO-AQ
and York Region in designing a mathematics additional qualification course (AQ)
to support educators in their understanding of primary and junior mathematics.
Come hear the impact this course had on the learning in one school where 18 staff
members (teachers & administrators) participated together in the course. Clearly
this has been a most powerful collaborative and innovative professional learning
activity.
Ken Pettigrew, Principal, York Region District School Board
Andrea Rye, Vice Principal, York Region District School Board
Janine Franklin, Curriculum Coordinator, Mathematics, York Region District
School Board
Lisa Liu, Teacher, York Region District School Board
Audience: Elementary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry, Government
Staff, School Trustees, Elected Officials, Community Members, Parents
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Teachers Leading Improvement: Strategies for Mobilizing Your Knowledge and Practices for Collaborative Professional Learning
Drawing on research with teachers across Ontario and participants’ reflections,
experiences and dialogue, this interactive session will support teachers developing
leadership goals that contribute to collaborative professional learning and a linked
knowledge mobilization plan for developing networks, activities and/or resources to
share effective and innovative practice.
Carol Campbell, Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Shasta Carr-Harris, Project Manager-KNAER, OISE, University of Toronto
Audience: Elementary, Secondary, System Leaders, Supervisory Officers, Ministry,
Government Staff
The Neuroscience of Learning: How the Brain Works to Support the
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Growth Mindset, Resiliency and Wellbeing
This interactive presentation complete with videos and opportunity for reflection
and discussion will document how the growth mindset reflects brand new
insights about the brain. Learn about the significant implications impacting our
understanding of lifelong learning, student achievement, well-being and resiliency.
Dr. Sue Ball, Coordinator of Psychological Services, York Region District School
Board
Dr. Gordon L. Flett, Professor of Psychology with a Canada Research Chair in
Personality and Health, York University
Audience: All
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The Power of One: Every One
VIDYA is the story of dedicated educators, from India, who inspire lifelong learning
despite the systemic barriers of socio-economic status and equitable access to
resources, for students, youth and women. By providing authentic engagement
opportunities, the VIDYA team nurtures sustainable initiatives and develops shared
goals for the success of all their learners.
Rashmi Misra, Founder and Chairperson, VIDYA, India
Rashmi Swarup, Superintendent of Schools, York Region District School Board
Audience: All
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B12
The Quest for Increased Student Achievement and Well-Being Inspiring Learning: Mobilizing Sustainable Improvement
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15
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Global Learning Circles & Children's Rights - Putting Innovative Theories & Proven Concepts into Action
We will share how students from 16 countries / 80 schools learn and work
together in the proven methodology of challenge based GTP Learning Circles
about UNICEF’s Children’s Rights. This 12 week interactive learning and assessment
of 21st Century Learning skills is supported by peerScholar and enables students
worldwide in a Global Classroom to view, critique, assess and learn from each
other’s work, in ownership of their own learning. This session includes hands-on
working in peerScholar; participants are welcome to join in for the next Circles
offered in 2015.
Bob Hofman, Executive Director Global Teenager Foundation, Netherlands
Anita Townsend, Country Coordinator Global Teenager Project Canada
Audience: All
Wiiwijnookimin – We Learn Together, Increasing First Nation, Métis and
Inuit Early Years Literacy through Collaborative Inquiry
This job-embedded learning, focused on primary grades, increases a school teams’
understanding of historical and contemporary First Nation, Métis and Inuit cultures
and views. Resources and strategies to encourage early literacy development
through authentic voice and integration of First Nation, Métis and Inuit content and
strategies throughout the school are investigated.
Brian Schouten, Principal, Leadership Development and First Nation, Métis and
Inuit Education, York Region District School Board
Janine Stutt, Principal, Leadership Development and Early Years Implementation
Lead, York Region District School Board
Audience: All
New Pedagogies for Deep Learning – Canadian Cluster: An International
Innovation Partnership
New Pedagogies for Deep Learning is an international innovation partnership
committed to implementing deep learning goals, enabled by new pedagogies and
accelerated by technology. The “WHY?”: system transformation that advances all
learners’ capacity to contribute to the common good, address global challenges
and flourish in a complex world. See the work through the Simcoe County District
School Board lens.
Anita Simpson, Superintendent of Education: Program and Innovation, Simcoe
County District School Board
Pat Miller, Principal of Innovation, Simcoe County District School Board
Audience: All
4:00 -5:00 PM
QUEST RECEPTION AND STUDENT ENTERTAINMENT
Coppard Glen Public School and Roselawn Public School
5:15 -8:00 PM
QUEST DINNER
Welcome:
Megan Afsham, President, York Region Presidents' Council
Harii Mahesh, Student Trustee, York Region District School Board
Daniel Roytman, Student Trustee, York Region District School Board
O' Canada, Peter Patersdorfer, Student, Newmarket High School
QUEST STUDENT MESSAGE
THE JOURNEY, Hartman Public School
QUEST SPECIAL APPRECIATION
Dr. Denese Belchetz, Former Associate Director of Education, York Region
District School Board
Dinner Speaker: General Roméo Dallaire
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER
DAY
3
7:30 - 8:25 AM
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST/REGISTRATION
8:25 - 8:45 AM
QUEST STUDENT MESSAGE
DREAMS AND PASSIONS, Devin's Drive Public School
8:45 - 9:00 AM
ANCHOR SESSION 5
Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education,
Boston College
9:00 - 10:00 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Uplifting Leadership
10:00 - 10:30 AM
REFRESHMENT BREAK
10:30 - 11:45 AM
MOBILIZING EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION PANEL
Moderator: Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education,
Boston College
Panelists:
Paulla Bennett, Chief Information Officer, York Region District School Board
Carol Campbell, Associate Professor, Leadership, Higher and Adult Education, University of Toronto
Janine Franklin, Curriculum Coordinator, Mathematics, York Region District School Board
Daniel Roytman, Student Trustee, York Region District School Board
Anita Simpson, Superintendent of Education: Program and Innovation, Simcoe County District School Board
11:45 - 12:45 PM
LUNCH
12:45 - 2:00 PM
QUEST CONSOLIDATION SESSION
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Carol Campbell, Associate Professor, Leadership, Higher and Adult Education, University of Toronto
Michael Fullan, OC, Professor Emeritus, Former Dean of the Ontario Institute
for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Dr. Jean M. Clinton, Associate Clinical Professor, McMaster University
2:05 - 2:30 PM
CO-ANCHOR SESSION 6
Andy Hargreaves, Professor, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Dennis Shirley, Professor of Education, Lynch School of Education,
Boston College
2:30 PM
QUEST 2014 CLOSING COMMENTS
J. Philip Parappally, Director of Education, York Region District School Board
The Quest for Increased Student Achievement and Well-Being Inspiring Learning: Mobilizing Sustainable Improvement
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WORKSHOPS/ROOM ALLOCATION
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014
The Quest for Increased Student Achievement and Well-Being Inspiring Learning: Mobilizing Sustainable Improvement
Workshop
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Session A01 - A14 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
A01: Building Collaborative Practices through Inquiry in Dufferin Peel Catholic: A District Experiencing a Cultural
Shift for Professional Learning
A02: Excellence in Safe Schools: Building Learning Foundations
A03: How Do You Measure True Student Success? Embracing Challenge into Innovative Change
A04: Improving Practice (Letting Go of the Past)
A05: LD@School
A06: Literacy and Indigenous Learners
A07: Perspectives about Promising Leadership Practice
A08: Primary Math Collaborative Inquiry: Stories of Subitizing, the Rekenrek and More!
A09: Rethinking Parent Engagement Because It Matters and Makes a Difference
A10: Student Census Data
A11: Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in Mathematics: A Framework for Collaborative Inquiry
A12: Teachers Mathematical Content Knowledge: Acknowledging, Developing & Capitalizing on it
A13: The Power of One: Every One
A14: New Pedagogies for Deep Learning – Canadian Cluster: An International Innovation Partnership
RoomLocation
Richmond D - Main Level
King City - Lower Level
Richmond A - Main Level
Oak Ridges - Lower Level
Vaughan East - Lower Level
Grand York Ballroom - Main Level
Thornhill Room - Main Level
Vaughan West - Lower Level
Unionville/Buttonville - Main Level
Aurora - Lower Level
Richmond B - Main Level
Richmond C - Main Level
Markham A - Lower Level
Stouffville - Lower Level
Prayer Room - Whitchurch Room
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Workshop
Session B01 - B14 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
B01: A System-Wide Collaborative Professional Learning Process
B02: Guiding Math Transitions: Our Quest for the Student Voice
B03: Innovative Approaches to Caring and Safe Schools
B04: Keys to Cultivating a Professional Learning Culture
B05: Mathematics-4-All Collaborative Inquiry: Success for Students with Learning Disabilities in Grade 9
Applied Math
B06: Promoting Innovative Practices in our Departments
B07: Rethinking Academic Math: Could it be for everyone?
B08: Serendipity: Math, Mount Joy and an AQ
B09: Teachers Leading Improvement: Strategies for Mobilizing Your Knowledge and Practices for Collaborative
Professional Learning
B10: The Neuroscience of Learning: How the Brain Works to Support the Growth Mindset, Resiliency
and Wellbeing
B11: The Power of One: Every One
B12: Global Learning Circles & Children's Rights - Putting Innovative Theories & Proven Concepts into Action
B13: Wiiwijnookimin – We Learn Together, Increasing First Nation, Métis and Inuit Early Years Literacy
through Collaborative Inquiry
B14: New Pedagogies for Deep Learning – Canadian Cluster: An International Innovation Partnership
Prayer Room - Whitchurch Room
RoomLocation
Richmond A - Main Level
Newmarket - Lower Level
Unionville/Buttonville - Main Level
Grand York Ballroom - Main Level
King City - Lower Level
Richmond B - Main Level
Stouffville - Lower Level
Richmond D - Main Level
Thornhill - Main Level
Vaughan East/West - Lower Level
Markham A- Lower Level
Aurora - Lower Level
Richmond C - Main Level
Oak Ridges - Lower Level