Action Reseach Symposium with ILEARN (Illinois Leaders and Educators Action Research Network)

FROM INQUIRY TO ACTION RESEARCH - HOW DO WE KNOW THAT WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE?HOW DO WE MAKE RESEARCH ACCESSIBLE TO THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO USE IT TO DRIVE THEIR PRACTICE? WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM THIS DAY? MORNING:  Current teacher-practitioners from several Chicago suburban area school districts, fresh off of a year of action research, data collection, and analysis, will be sharing their experiences. Hear their stories, ask them questions, and draw upon their expertise to get your own research off the ground. AFTERNOON: An array of breakout sessions will be offered. Regardless of your prior experience, experts will be available to meet you exactly where you are in your action research journey and assist you in taking the next step. Topics will include: - Integrating action research in coaching - Getting started, identifying research questions - literature review, identify research that's already been done - Experimental design, variables, and controls - Many others... SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 8:00 AM - Check In 8:15 AM - Welcome + Keynote Presentation by Joe Sinese - "It Starts With A Question!" 9:00 AM - Present Day Action Research - Sharing Round One 10:30 AM - Present Day Action Research - Sharing Round Two 12:00 PM - Networking Lunch included - Connect by Interest 12:15 PM - Afternoon Keynote: Dr. Ken Wallace 1:00 PM - Getting Started with Action Research Breakout Sessions 2:30 PM - Wrap Up and invitation to the ILEARN network 3:00 PM - Adjourn