{"id":1182,"date":"2020-10-08T07:36:31","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T11:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/symposium2020\/?page_id=1182"},"modified":"2020-11-02T20:53:08","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T01:53:08","slug":"use-the-learning-sciences-to-empower-the-learner-to-become-an-agent-and-advocate-of-their-own-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/symposium2020\/use-the-learning-sciences-to-empower-the-learner-to-become-an-agent-and-advocate-of-their-own-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Use the Learning Sciences to Empower the Learner to Become an Agent and Advocate of Their Own Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579976314310{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #042039 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>How can we use the learning sciences to empower every learner to become agents and advocates of their own learning? In this session, you will participate in a practical process in how to develop a Learner Profile that can empower learners to share who they are, how they learn, and what they aspire to be, their identity. Learn from a special education case manager who implements Learner Profiles with her high school learners how they advocate for their learning and lead their own IEP meetings.<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;container&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579906640091{margin-top: 60px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/6pvIzvslsfE&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Slides&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZIpfuuuqTIqHNYSIjxz6wT_d2vbnw3Bl3Q0|title:https%3A%2F%2Faurora-institute.org%2Fsymposium2020%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2020%2F11%2Fuse-the-learning-sciences-slides.pdf|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Resources&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1XrcW8bp1Inz-UkMCe69F-bkZ_CtWi_QV|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Session Learning Outcomes:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Develop a Learner Profile of a learner they know so that the learner can identify and discuss strengths, challenges, preferences, and needs in their learning.<\/li>\n<li>Understand how to build a Personal Learning Backpack of tools, skills, and practices needed to enhance a strength of support challenge with a learner they know.<\/li>\n<li>Understand how they can have learners lead their IEP meetings by advocating for goals to support their learning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Presenters:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1656 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/symposium2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/kathleen-mcclaskey.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/symposium2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/kathleen-mcclaskey.png 250w, https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/symposium2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/kathleen-mcclaskey-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1655 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/symposium2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/andelee-espinosa.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/symposium2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/andelee-espinosa.png 250w, https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/symposium2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/andelee-espinosa-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kathleen McClaskey, Founder and UDL\/Personalized Learning Consultant, Make Learning Personal; CEO and Chief Learning Officer, Empower the Learner, LLC | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/khmmc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@khmmc<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Andelee Espinosa, Special Education Teacher, Brookfield Center High School | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AndeleeEspinosa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AndeleeEspinosa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Venue Information<\/h2>\n<h5><strong>Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center is located in downtown San Antonio on Market Street. Formerly known as the San Antonio Convention Center, the 1.6 million-square-foot facility is a central component in the city&#8217;s convention industry and showcases the city\u2019s vibrant and diverse culture.<\/p>\n<h2>Presenters:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Paul Leather, Director, Interstate Learning Community, Center for Innovation in Education<\/li>\n<li>Gretchen Morgan, State Engagement Advisor, Center for Innovation in Education<\/li>\n<li>Ellen Hume-Howard, CEO, New Hampshire Learning Initiative<\/li>\n<li>Rebecca Holmes, CEO, Colorado Education Initiative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-8&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;93&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602090790229{background-color: #f2f2ee !important;}&#8221;][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579904964419{margin-top: 60px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Conference Hotels<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579907295872{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Grand Hyatt San Antonio<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Reservation Deadline:<br \/>\nThursday, October 1, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>600 E. Market St.<br \/>\nSan Antonio, TX 78205<br \/>\n<em>Connected to the Convention Center<\/em><br \/>\n210.224.1234<\/p>\n<p><strong>Room Rate &#8211; $239<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/en-US\/group-booking\/SATGH\/G-INAC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ff5419\">Book Now<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Reservation Deadline:<br \/>\nThursday, October 1, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>101 Bowie St.<br \/>\nSan Antonio, TX 78205<br \/>\n<em>Steps away from the Convention Center<\/em><br \/>\n210.223.1000<\/p>\n<p><b>Room<\/b><strong>\u00a0Rate &#8211; $239<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/go\/aurorainstitute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ff5419\">Book Now<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Hilton Palacio del Rio<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Reservation Deadline:<br \/>\nThursday, October 3, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>200 S. Alamo St.<br \/>\nSan Antonio TX, 78205<br \/>\n<em>Across the street from the Convention Center<\/em><br \/>\n210.222.1400<\/p>\n<p><strong>Room Rate &#8211; $239<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hi\/groups\/personalized\/S\/SATPDHF-INA-20201021\/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ff5419\">Book Now<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]To receive the Aurora Institute conference rate you must use the reservation links provided for each hotel. Internet is included in the guest room rate. Hotel room rates do not include occupancy tax or fees. Although rooms may be available at individual hotels after the reservation deadlines noted, the Aurora Institute group rate will no longer apply.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579907171438{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#cacaca&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579129676604{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Guarantee<\/h3>\n<p>All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. Individual hotels may require a deposit of one room night for each room booked. For group reservations of five or more, rooming lists are required by Tuesday, September 1, 2020. After that date, rooms that have not been assigned may be released.<\/p>\n<p><em>*NOTE &#8211; Please be sure to review your hotel confirmation very carefully to ensure dates are accurate. Incorrect reservations, cancellations, no-show charges, or early departure fees are not the responsibility of the Aurora Institute.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#cacaca&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579129689125{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Penalties<\/h3>\n<p>Reservations that are not canceled within <strong>72 hours<\/strong> of the date of arrival will be charged one (1) night\u2019s room and tax to the credit card used to guarantee the reservation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No-Show Charges.<\/strong> If you do not cancel or check in on your guaranteed arrival date, it is considered a no-show. One (1) night\u2019s room and tax will be charged to the credit card used to book the reservation. If you do not arrive on your guaranteed arrival date but still plan on attending, you will need to contact the hotel directly to avoid the release of your room.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early Departure Fees.<\/strong> There is an early departure fee of one night\u2019s room and tax for checking out before scheduled checkout dates. Guests wishing to avoid this fee must advise the hotel upon check-in or prior to arrival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#cacaca&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579129689125{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;reveal&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Third-party Housing Providers<\/h3>\n<p>WARNING! 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