1. Education Renewal Zone Advisory Board Meeting March 19, 2014

2. Today we will… Review ERZ changes at the state level Discuss upcoming ERZ events Offer suggestions for a new local education conference Brainstorm ways School/Districts of Innovation could impact NWA schools Learn about the Common Core Research Project led by UA faculty

3. ERZ Updates Renewed focus on the legislation (Act 106) Collaboration Professional development Expansion of curricula through technology Sharing of faculty Recruit and retain highly qualified teachers Mentoring Community involvement Family involvement Funding for 2014-15 and beyond

4. Adopt-A-Classroom Celebration Reception: April 14 th 4:30-6pm ARKU 512-514

5. NWA P-20 Task Force Meeting with Dr. Kimbrell and Mr. Broadway on January 24 th What Works in NWA Education, June 17 th at the Global Campus in Rogers (change of date!)

6. Additional items of interest Future Teacher’s Day April 15 th Invitations sent to principals and directly to juniors Education Career Fair April 10 th, 3-7pm Arkansas Union Podiums

7. Technology and Me

8. What are the qualities, skills, and habits we want to develop in learners?

9. What does this look like in delivery and systems?

10. What prevents us from designing education in these ways?

11. Schools of Innovation Dr. Beverley Romanin, Arkansas Department of Education Schools of Innovation plan due May 1 Innovation plan Council of innovation 4 year approval Schools of Innovation website Step-by-step instructions Office of Innovation website Frequently asked questions Districts of innovation?

12. Resources for Schools/Districts Innovation ERZ (of course!) Office of Innovation, NWAESC, CMASE UA Faculty/Departments/Students Example: Leverett Elementary UA physical resources

13. Common Core State Standards Research Project Dr. Vicki Collet, Assistant Professor of Childhood Education

14. Thank you for coming!