The Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education Presents:
The Bay Area Education Leaders Forum (EdForum)

"How to Be Systemic and Site-Based: Using Professional Development to
Improve Data Use"

The Oakland and Elk Grove Unified School Districts are adopting
systemic supports for site-based reforms. But what does this mean in
practice? The next Bay Area Education Leaders Forum (EdForum) will
examine this question in relation to professional development
approaches that improve how schools use data and information.

*How can districts help schools use student achievement data to drive
improvement?
*How can schools help teachers use assessment results to improve
instruction?
*How can these approaches be connected and supported in systemic ways?

Panelists:
Brad Stam, Executive Officer of Instructional Services, Oakland
Unified School District
Roger Stock, Principal, Valley High School, Elk Grove Unified School
District

Contributing Moderator:
Louise Waters, Senior Academic, Stupski Foundation

Date/Time: Thursday, May 11, 2006, 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
Networking Reception: 5:30 to 6:30, Panel Discussion: 6:30 to 8:30

Location: 730 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA

Who Attends EdForum Events?
Board members, Superintendents, Principals, Administrators, Teachers,
Union Leaders, Support Staff, Foundation Officers, Business Leaders,
Education Entrepreneurs, Organizations that Partner with Schools,
Researchers, and Parents and Community Leaders

Please RSVP to edforum@... as seating is limited.

Fee: None

Spread the Word: The EdForum offers Bay Area educational leaders,
researchers, and practitioners a regular, on-going opportunity for
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Additional Information: Lorrie Brittin, lorrie@...
Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME)
323 Harvard Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, (650) 728-3322
www.iskme.org