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Colonial Best Practices Fair 2026
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Wednesday, August 26
 

9:00am EDT

Classroom-Based Action Research for Reflective Teachers
FULL
Wednesday August 26, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Limited Capacity full
This interactive session introduces classroom-based action research as a teacher-led way to improve one's practice and supporting student success. Participants are guided through a practical process to develop an inquiry focus, generate a high-leverage action research question, and outline data collection and action steps. This process is ideal for those interested in the action research component of the CSD differentiated supervision model.
Speakers
avatar for Rich Madel

Rich Madel

Spanish Teacher, Department Chair, Adjunct Professor, Colonial School District, Saint Joseph's University
Wednesday August 26, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
PWHS C26

9:00am EDT

Looking at the Whole Child Through LinkIt!'s Student Hub
LIMITED
Wednesday August 26, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session focuses on the Student Hub within the reporting warehouse, where users can explore a comprehensive data portfolio for every student. Participants will learn to create custom charts and graphs to visualize various data points, including benchmark assessment results and historical district data. You will also learn how to build and manage "data walls" for specific students, and be able to apply them to other students in your class.
Speakers
Wednesday August 26, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
PWHS C45

10:00am EDT

Analiyzing Class Data Through the Use of Dashboards and Reports (LinkIt)
LIMITED
Wednesday August 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, you will learn to utilize the Reporting Dashboard to select specific data sets and create personalized dashboards to analyze the students in your upcoming classes. You will also gain the ability to access and review historical data from previous years, allowing you to see how your former students performed on state assessments like the PSSA or Keystone exams. The session covers both basic and advanced dashboard tasks, including the use of custom filters to identify growth trends and patterns within your class.
Speakers
Wednesday August 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
PWHS C45

12:00pm EDT

Analyzing Class Data Through the Use of LinkIt! Dashboards and Reports
LIMITED
Wednesday August 26, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, you will learn to utilize the Reporting Dashboard to select specific data sets and create personalized dashboards to analyze the students in your upcoming classes. You will also gain the ability to access and review historical data from previous years, allowing you to see how your former students performed on state assessments like the PSSA or Keystone exams. The session covers both basic and advanced dashboard tasks, including the use of custom filters to identify growth trends and patterns within your class.
Speakers
Wednesday August 26, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
PWHS C45

12:00pm EDT

IEP Process Refresher for All Teachers
LIMITED
Wednesday August 26, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
For new teachers—or those who need a refresher on the IEP process: Are you unsure what information to include in your IEP input? Do you know what data should be used to make informed decisions about student placement? Are you familiar with the interventions that should be implemented and documented before recommending a student to CARE? What accommodations and modifications have been tried to support the student in their current placement? Do you need more ideas for interventions? Do you understand the different placement options available for ELA and Math instruction? Are you aware of resources to help guide you with the IEP process? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, this session is for you! Join us to strengthen your understanding of the IEP process, intervention strategies, placement considerations, and best practices for supporting students with diverse learning needs. This training will help ensure that decisions are data-driven, collaborative, and focused on student success while ensuring the least restrictive environment and a positive educational experience for all. Please bring a computer to view online resources.
Speakers
KB

Keri Bartynski

Special Education Teacher, Colonial School District

MM

Maryellen Messina

Colonial School District

Wednesday August 26, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
PWHS C23

1:00pm EDT

IEP Process Refresher for All Teachers
LIMITED
Wednesday August 26, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
For new teachers—or those who need a refresher on the IEP process: Are you unsure what information to include in your IEP input? Do you know what data should be used to make informed decisions about student placement? Are you familiar with the interventions that should be implemented and documented before recommending a student to CARE? What accommodations and modifications have been tried to support the student in their current placement? Do you need more ideas for interventions? Do you understand the different placement options available for ELA and Math instruction? Are you aware of resources to help guide you with the IEP process? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, this session is for you! Join us to strengthen your understanding of the IEP process, intervention strategies, placement considerations, and best practices for supporting students with diverse learning needs. This training will help ensure that decisions are data-driven, collaborative, and focused on student success while ensuring the least restrictive environment and a positive educational experience for all. Please bring a computer to view online resources.
Speakers
KB

Keri Bartynski

Special Education Teacher, Colonial School District

MM

Maryellen Messina

Colonial School District

Wednesday August 26, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
PWHS C23

1:00pm EDT

The Ins and Outs of LinkIt! Online Assessments
FILLING
Wednesday August 26, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
This comprehensive session covers the entire lifecycle of online testing within the LinkIt platform, from initial assignment to robust reporting. Participants will walk through the four-step process of assigning tests: selecting the assessment, choosing students, setting preferences (such as text-to-speech accommodations), and assigning. You will also explore how to monitor live test-taking to track student progress, use the interactive rubric for manual grading of constructed responses, and utilize the reporting platform to review benchmarking and local assessment data once submissions are complete.
Speakers
Wednesday August 26, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
PWHS C45

2:00pm EDT

Classroom-based Action Research for Reflective Teachers
FULL
Wednesday August 26, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity full
This interactive session introduces classroom-based action research as a teacher-led way to improve one's practice and supporting student success. Participants are guided through a practical process to develop an inquiry focus, generate a high-leverage action research question, and outline data collection and action steps. This process is ideal for those interested in the action research component of the CSD differentiated supervision model.
Speakers
avatar for Rich Madel

Rich Madel

Spanish Teacher, Department Chair, Adjunct Professor, Colonial School District, Saint Joseph's University
Wednesday August 26, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
PWHS C26

2:00pm EDT

Looking at the Whole Child Through LinkIt!'s Student Hub
LIMITED
Wednesday August 26, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session focuses on the Student Hub within the reporting warehouse, where users can explore a comprehensive data portfolio for every student. Participants will learn to create custom charts and graphs to visualize various data points, including benchmark assessment results and historical district data. You will also learn how to build and manage "data walls" for specific students, and be able to apply them to other students in your class.
Speakers
Wednesday August 26, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
PWHS C45
 
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