JILL NORRIS - Popular author and presenter Jill Norris began teaching in a first grade classroom at the University of Colorado Laboratory School. Her varied teaching career has spanned grades PreK through eighth grade. She has directed a preschool program, been a remedial reading specialist, and acted as a technology coordinator. Following twenty years of classroom experience in Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, and California, she has transitioned to a role as presenter, author, and publisher.

Jill presented in the following sessions:

Pre-Conference Session
Sunday, March 15, 2009

"More Than Computation - Math Skills That Make a Difference"

Mathematical reasoning is the critical thinking skill that makes it possible for students to unlock the world of mathematics and use all the other math skills. It is essential to gaining the deep understanding of math—to DOING math in a way that makes sense. This session emphasized lessons that engage students in a variety of experiences with mathematical reasoning.

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"Making Vocabulary UNFORGETTABLE—In Any Subject Area"

You’ve got the lists, the books, and the programs. But how long do the students really remember those words? Get a toolkit of techniques to add pizzazz and success to teaching vocabulary—all based on the very best research that tells us how vocabulary is really learned. Students will get immersed and involved with a word so thoroughly that they will NEVER FORGET IT! You will actually DO these strategies in this session.