2021 Transforming Learning Conference: Full Schedule

DV Science = 2nd Floor ----- DV Communications = 3rd Floor ----- DV Design = 4th Floor

9:00am PDT

Project-Based Learning Deep Dive

In collaboration with other attendees or team members, participants will engage in a project planning protocol that supports effective project-based learning. Participants will plan project themes, standards and essential skills, deliverables, opportunities for student and other critiques, memorable moments and entry events, and real-world expertise feedback.

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Speakers

Rita Bouchard

Core 4 teacher, Da Vinci Connect

Rita Bouchard is a Los Angeles native. She received her BS. in Geology from Cal State Dominguez Hills and was a field geologist for Tyco International for several years before transitioning to teaching. She earned her teaching credential from Cal State University, Los Angeles Charter... Read More →

Cari Werz Maconochie

Design Fundamentals 1, Da Vinci Design

Cari Maconochie joined Da Vinci Schools in 2014. Originally from Richmond, Virginia. She graduated with a double major with a Bachelors in Art Education and Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University. She also studied and played varsity soccer for a year at Longwood University... Read More →

Frank Solis

Government/Economics Teacher, Da Vinci Design

Frank Solis, a proud Angelino, discovered his passion for the social sciences during his undergrad tenure at UCLA. Today, he shares this passion with his students in the classroom through projects that connect students to the real world. Frank teaches 12th grade Government and Economics... Read More →

Friday October 15, 2021 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
2206 (Pendergrast) @ DVS (2nd Floor)

Project-Based Learning, Subtype 3

1:00pm PDT

Mastery-Based Grading Deep Dive: The Why and How for a More Equitable and Effective Grading System

In this session you will learn about the paradigm shift from the traditional 100-point grading system to mastery-based grading. You will create essential skills that you wish to assess in your classroom and leveled assessments. Teachers will leave with the first steps they need to start mastery-based grading and administrators will leave with the tools to train their own staff.

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Speakers

Kristina Becht

Algebra 1 & 2, Da Vinci Communications

Kristina Becht has been an educator for over 16 years. She has taught in Brooklyn and the Bay Area, specifically Hayward and Oakland. She is a passionate math educator, and she deeply believes that EVERYONE is capable of achieving and succeeding in mathematics.Kristina grew up in... Read More →

Frank Solis

Government/Economics Teacher, Da Vinci Design

Friday October 15, 2021 1:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
2206 (Pendergrast) @ DVS (2nd Floor)

Mastery-Based Grading & Assessment, Subtype 3