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Special Guest Presenter: C. Kenneth McEwin Appalachian State University Boone, NC
KEN MCEWIN is Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Coordinator of Middle Grades Teacher Education at Appalachian State University. He is a former sixth grade teacher and school principal, and has extensive experience as a consultant to schools, districts, state departments of education, higher education institutions, and policy-making bodies. Dr. McEwin is author of over 150 professional publications that focus on middle level education. He has served in many leadership positions, including president of the National Middle School Association. He is also recipient of a number of awards for his work in middle grades education including the John Lounsbury Distinguished Service Award and was the founding recipient of the Ken McEwin Distinguished Service Award.

= Middle School 101: = = Essential Components of Successful Middle Schools =

This session addresses key programs and practices necessary for highly successful middle schools. Recent trends and issues will be discussed. This presentation will provide those new to middle level education with an introductory overview and serve as a review of what is known about successful middle schools for experienced educators and other stakeholders.