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2008 MSP Learning Network Conference Agenda


Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Learning Network Conference

Claims-Based Outcomes: What do we know? How do we know what we know? What do we still need to know?

January 28 - 29, 2008
Hilton Washington Hotel - Washington, D.C.
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Monday, January 28, 2008 Location
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Light Refreshments
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Opening Plenary
Kathleen B. Bergin, MSP, National Science Foundation
Daniel P. Maki, MSP, National Science Foundation
Arden L. Bement, Jr., Director, National Science Foundation
International Ballroom-West
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Keynote Address
William E. Kirwan, Chancellor
University System of Maryland
 
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM BREAK and Move to Breakouts  
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Breakout #1
Learning Strand - 2 sessions
Partnership Strand - 4 sessions
Teaching Strand - 5 sessions
(See Breakout List)
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM LUNCH
Introduction to Virtual Poster Hall: Joni K. Falk, TERC
International Terrace
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM BREAK and Move to Breakouts
 
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM Breakout #2
Learning Strand - 2 sessions
Partnership Strand - 3 sessions
Teaching Strand - 4 sessions
Special Interest Sessions - 2 discussion groups
(See Breakout List)
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM BREAK & Project Networking Time  
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Team Reflections (Plenary and Breakout rooms available)
4:45 PM - 6:30 PM Refreshments & Project Networking Time  
5:00 PM Linda L. Slakey, Division Director,
Division of Undergraduate Education, National Science Foundation

Cora B. Marrett, Assistant Director,
Directorate for Education and Human Resources, National Science Foundation
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Location
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Light Refreshments & Project Networking Time International Terrace
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Opening Remarks
James E. Hamos, MSP, National Science Foundation
Susan B. Millar, University of Wisconsin-Madison
International Ballroom-West
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Keynote Panel
How Randomized Field Trials Contribute to Research and Policy: Some Practical Lessons for Researchers and Practitioners - James S. Kim, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Randomized Field Trials in Field Research: Lessons Learned from a Longitudinal Study in One School District - Richard A. Cardullo and Kimberly A. Hammond, University of California-Riverside
 
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM BREAK and Move to Breakouts
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM Breakout #3
Learning Strand - 2 sessions
Partnership Strand - 3 sessions
Teaching Strand - 2 sessions
Special Interest Sessions - 4 discussion groups
(See Breakout List)
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM Break and Move to General Session  
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM LUNCH & Project Networking Time
Update on MSP in the Federal Context: Daniel P. Maki, MSP, National Science Foundation
International Ballroom-West
2:15 PM ADJOURN  
Please note that the conference organizers have engaged a group of evaluators from UW-Madison and Westat to study this conference. These evaluators will take observation notes during breakout sessions, and may approach you during breaks for very short informal interviews.