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2008 JJEI and Southern Conference on Corrections
Conference Agenda

Tuesday  |  Wednesday  |  Thursday

TUESDAY

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Registration Area / Foyer

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Open General Session
Grand Ballroom Salon E & F

MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
Hillsborough County Public Schools

Dr. Thomas G. Blomberg
Dean and Sheldon L. Messinger Professor of Criminology,
College of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Florida State University

Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony
Presented by Sandra Rogers and Katherine Wells

Invited Guest*
Dr. Eric J. Smith, Commissioner
Florida Department of Education

Frank Peterman, Jr., Secretary
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

11:00 a.m. –11:15 a.m.
Break

11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions #1

Salon A
Jennifer Parker
“Youth and the Law”
(Presentation will be repeated on Wednesday in Salon C at 3:00 p.m.)

Salon B
Donna Haff and Melissa Benson
“ePEP and A++ Legislation: An Update on Middle School Promotion Requirements and the Use of FACTS.org Resources with All Students”

Salon C
Teresa Simmons
“Differentiated Math Instruction”

Salon D
Angela Clarke
“PACE: Literary Enrichment Activities”

Salon G
Anne Martin, Alicia Newcomb, Ruby Smith, Mike Marino, and Julie Orange
“Effective Transition Services”

Salon H
Maureen Honan, Cherie Surls, and Frank Gargett
“Gang Free Department of Juvenile Justice”

12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Lunch on your own

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions #2

Salon A
Bonnie Rogers
“Getting Smart about Juvenile Justice in Florida: Report of the Blueprint Commission”
(Presentation will be repeated on Thursday in Meeting Room 12, 3rd Floor at 11:45 a.m.)

Salon B
Thomas Blomberg, Ashley Arnio, Bill Bales, Wendy Cavendish, Jim Clark, Karla Dhungana, Karen Mann, George Pesta, and Colby Valentine
“Center for Criminology and Public Policy Research Overview of Research Projects”
(Presentation will be continued at the 3:45 session)

Salon C
Doug Clemmons and Brad Lauer
“Vex Robotics Education Program and Competition”

Salon D
Melissa Perrotta
“Engaging Reluctant Readers”

Salon G
Chrissy Dorion and Pat Jordan
“Transition Contacts: What Are They Doing In Hillsborough & Polk”

Salon H
Melissa Walker
“Connecting With Families”

3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Break

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions #3

Salon A
Lisa Robinson
“Update on the Basic Achievement Skills Inventory (BASI)”
(Presentation will be repeated on Thursday in Salon A at 11:45 a.m.)

Salon B
Thomas Blomberg, Ashley Arnio, Bill Bales, Wendy Cavendish, Jim Clark, Karla Dhungana, Karen Mann, George Pesta, and Colby Valentine
“Center for Criminology and Public Policy Research: Overview of Research Projects”
(Presentation is a continuation from the 2:15 session)

Salon C
Jane Silveria, Jerry Neely, Jeff McSpaddin, Joyce McCorvey, and Robert Maldon
“Why You Need Career Education and What it Can Do for Your Program”

Salon D
Melanie Guenette
“Achieving Success in Reading Expository Text”

Salon G
Jerry Neely and Teresa Keller
“Best Practices in Managing Instruction for Juvenile Justice Students”

Salon H
Deanna Griest and David Lord
“Fatherhood and Juvenile Justice”

5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Foyer in front of Salon F

WEDNESDAY

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Foyer

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Open General Session
Grand Ballroom: Salon E & F

Julie Orange
Director, JJEEP Quality Assurance
Acknowledgment of Exemplary Programs

Dr. Thomas G. Blomberg
Dean and Sheldon L. Messinger Professor of Criminology,
College of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Florida State University

Invited Guest*
Dr. Eric J. Smith, Commissioner
Florida Department of Education

Frank Peterman, Jr., Secretary
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Break

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions #1

Salon A
Dr. Patty O'Grady
“Gifted Students in the Juvenile Justice System”

Salon B
John Stewart
“Juvenile Justice Student Release: Alabama’s Successful Transition and Collaboration”

Salon C
Will Miles, Frieda Sheffield, Dehryl McCall, and Terri Eggers
“Regional Workforce Boards: Moving Youth toward the World of Work”

Salon D
Marian Winters
“The Promising Practice of Arts Programs”

Salon G
Dr. Felecia Dix-Richardson, Dr. Phyllis Gray-Ray, Dr. Patricia Green-Powell,
Dr. Chanta Haywood, Dr. Randy Nelson, and Dr. Leroy Durant
“Beyond Education: Problems, Consequences, and Solutions”

Salon H
Andy Hindman
“Standing in the Gap: How Faith Communities Can Fill the Void”

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Break

10:45 a.m. – Noon
Concurrent Sessions #2

Salon A*
Andrew Scott Lobdell and Jim Hagedorn
“How Online Curriculum Will Increase Student Achievement while Saving Money.”

Salon B
Dr. Susan Lockwood
“Indiana's Transition to School Initiative”

Salon C*
Michelle Anderson, Nicole Biel, and Chris Roberts
“Ignite! Learning: Differentiated Instruction for the 21st Century Learner”

Salon D*
Brad Reitz and Michele Spence
“Scholastic READ 180”

Salon G
Rod Miller, Vicki Mathis, Kerri Coots, Julie Orange, and George Pesta
“Data Driven Decision Making”

Salon H
Frank Potjunas
“Teaching Violent and Aggressive Youth”

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch on your own

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions #3

Salon A*
Denise Lieberman and Nancy Dickson
“Accelerated Math= Math Success for Every Student: Attend this session to experience if you are ‘smarter than a 5th, 4th, or 3rd grader’ when it comes to Math!”

Salon B
Brian Uslan
“Redesigning Accountability in California’s Juvenile Court and Alternative Schools”

Salon C*
Bill Brady
“C-Tech: Short-Term Training for Long-Term Careers TM”

Salon D*
Dr. Joe Lockavitch
“Triage Reading Therapy for Non-Readers”

Meeting Room 11 – 3rd Floor*
Dr. Sherry Francis
“Neuroscience and Technology: Rehabilitation through Strengthening Literacy Skills”

Meeting Room 12 – 3rd Floor*
Melanie Guenette
“National Geographic: Edge Reading, Writing, and Language”

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Break

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions #4

Salon A
Kim C. Komisar
“ESE Update: Current Issues in Exceptional Student Education”
(Presentation will be repeated on Thursday in Salon A at 10:00 a.m.)

Salon B
Shirley Gilfether
“JJPD: Juvenile Justice Professional Development: Empowering Teachers, Inspiring Students.”

Salon C
Jennifer Parker
“Youth and the Law”

Salon D
Roland Alfonso, Maria Fernandez, Keva Mitchell, Pete Diligent, and Elise Leonard
“Easy to Read High Interest Books and Materials for Low Level Readers”

Meeting Room 11 – 3rd Floor
Julie Orange and Thelma Nolan
“Educational Quality Assurance Process”
(Presentation will be repeated on Thursday in Meeting Room 11, 3rd Floor at 10:00 a.m.)

Meeting Room 12 – 3rd Floor
Beth Rattie and Carlos Ojeda Jr.
“SLiCK: Student Leadership for ‘At-Risk’ Youth”

THURSDAY

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Foyer

8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Open General Session
Grand Ballroom: Salon E & F

Closing Remarks and Door Prizes

8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Break

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions #1

Salon A
Jennifer Ethridge and Olivia Wagner
“BASI Scores”

Salon B
Cyndi Terry and Dr. Kimberly Davis
“Quality Data Reporting for the GED Exit Option”

Salon C
Colleen Englert and Doreen DuMond
“Florida Ready to Work”

Salon D
Lon Shealy and Jim Carpenter
“The Adventure of Life”

Meeting Room 11 – 3rd Floor
Sylvia Cantrell Albritton, Sharon Latimer, and Jill Hussing
“Who let the dogs out?”

Meeting Room 12 – 3rd Floor
Wanda Harper and Harry Smith
“Alternative to Secure Detention”

9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Break

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions #2

Salon A
Kim C. Komisar
“ESE Update :Current Issues in Exceptional Student Education”

Salon B
Alicia Newcomb, Greg Harkins, Eric Petro, Dottie Heyser, and Karla Hart
“Youth Services Virtual Tour”

Salon C
Dan Wynne
“Student File Management Made Easy”

Salon D
Dr. Anne Chatfield and Dr. Susan Homan
“Reading Success through Singing: Results of the Research”

Meeting Room 11 – 3rd Floor
Julie Orange and Thelma Nolan
“Educational Quality Assurance Process”

Meeting Room 12 – 3rd Floor
June Monroe
“The Endorsement of Traditional African American Child Discipline Practices as a Buffer to African American Adolescent Delinquent Behavior”

11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Break

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions #3

Salon A
Lisa Robinson
“Update on the Basic Achievement Skills Inventory (BASI)”

Salon B
Lytha P. Belrose and Kevin Walker
“Business Partners: More Than a Checkbook Relationship”

Salon C
Michael Plummer and Rod Miller
“A Technology Education Model in a DJJ Residential Program”

Salon D
Jeff McSpaddin and Heather Beaven
“Jobs for Florida’s Graduates and DJJ: Collaborating to reclaim the High School Drop Out”

Meeting Room 11 – 3rd Floor
Pat Collins
“Simplifying Data Dynamics for Continuous School Improvement”

Meeting Room 12 – 3rd Floor
Bonnie Rogers
“Getting Smart about Juvenile Justice in Florida: Report of the Blueprint Commission”