8:15-8:45       Registration & Coffee

8:45-9:00       Welcome/Opening Remarks
  
9:00-10:45     Communicating between Generations

Dr. Richard Brynteson, Professor, Concordia University, St. Paul
For the first time in American history, four generations are working side-by-side.  This workshop will cover these topics:  A basic understanding of the generations, the values, beliefs and assumptions of these generations, ways generations conflict, and methods to prevent destructive conflict and maximize differences. 

11:00-12:30 Breakout Sessions (choose one):

1) Curriculum Development
Carstens Smith, Hamline University Adjunct Faculty
This session will examine setting goals and expectations of a curriculum, evaluating existing curriculum, and supplementing and updating curriculum without breaking the budget.

2) Accuplacer Test
St. Cloud Tech Testing Center Staff
Ever wanted to see what is on the Accuplacer test?  Now is your chance to take it for yourself and find out what incoming college students are expected to know.

12:30-1:00     Lunch

1:00-2:30       Breakout Sessions (choose one):

1) Accuplacer Test
St. Cloud Tech Testing Center Staff
Ever wanted to see what is on the Accuplacer test?  Now is your chance to take it for yourself and find out what incoming college students are expected to know.

2) ESL-Academic Skills at any Level
Burgen Young, Teacher, Minnesota Literacy Council
Academic skills aren’t just for advanced learners.  Students at any level can practice critical thinking, be more organized, and become more independent learners.  These skills make students better learners.  By gaining academic readiness in earlier levels, students who go on to postsecondary education will be all the more prepared.  Come learn about activities and mini-lessons to foster academic readiness at any level.

2:30-2:45     Evaluations and CEU’s