Parent Symposium - 2007
Empowered Parents, Successful Students

Welcome to the 2007 Parent Symposium

Dear Symposium Participants, Faculty, and Staff,

I am pleased to welcome you as a participant of Odyssey Charter Schools’ Second Annual Parent Symposium, “Empowered Parents, Successful Students”.

The parents/guardians, students, faculty, and staff have contributed greatly to the school’s success; we would not be here if it weren't for you.

Your being here today is a testament to the dedication theparents/guardians at Odyssey have towards the success of their children. As you attend today’s sessions, I hope you are able to gather useful information to further help you and your child.

Thanks again for allowing Odyssey to be a part of your child’s education.


Dr. Craig Butz
Executive Director
Odyssey Charter Schools

Session I – 9:45 am to 10:35 am

Room A
Writing to Read in Kindergarten and First Grade
Presenter: Shannon Rapp

Room B
Understanding Student Behavior for Parents or “This Child is Driving Me Crazy”
Presenter: Dr. Marie Wallace

Room C
Free Tools for Completing Online Projects
Presenter: Cory Plough

Room D
Modifications, Accommodations, and Supports
Presenters: Valerie Jolly and Rick Rouse

Session II – 10:40 am to 11:30 am

Room A
Using Technology to Help Students Succeed - In the Online World
Presenter: Glenn Moses

Room B
Stress Strategy
Presenter: Rawl C. Campbell-Dunn

Room C
Navigating Through eCollege
Presenter: Dan Reese

Room D
Tips on How to Succeed in an Online Science and Math Classes
Presenter: Andrea NooNoo

Session III – 11:35 am to 12:25 pm

Room A
Finding Success with the Odyssey Student
Presenter: Becky Wittig

Room B
Transitioning to the Eighth Grade Program
Presenter: Karen Tanaka

Room C
Testing, “Bring It On!”
Presenter: Elaine Mastracchio

Room D
The Teenage Brain: Research and Reality
Presenters: Belinda Shillingburg and Glenn Moses

Session IV – 1:35 pm to 2:25 pm

Room A
2 Kinds of Tests, 2 Kinds of Knowledge
Presenter: Janet Anthony

Room B
Ensuring Success in the K-7 Program: A Parent’s Perspective
Presenters: Sue Mirman, Parent &
Tonya Burkhardt, Teacher/Moderator

Room C
Premier Assistive Software
Presenter: Joe Panico

Room D
High School Graduation and Beyond
Presenters: Emily Koepnick and Ernie Fera

Session V – 2:30 pm to 3:20 pm

Room A
How a Young Child Thinks
Presenters: Becky Wittig and Janet Anthony

Room B
Effective Instruction in Online Learning
Presenter: Tim Lorenz

Room C
Inviting Success, Communication is the Key
Presenters: Dr. Michele Robinson and Dr. Julie Charles

Room D
Embrace MySpace – Safe Uses of Social Networking Tools with Students
Presenter: Glenn Moses