Keynote Speaker: Myron DueckMyron Dueck

Myron frequently visits schools, conferences, and districts around the world to share his 25 years of practitioner and leadership experience. He helps educators generate ideas and navigate issues surrounding grading, assessment, reporting and student voice.

Myron’s published work includes numerous journal articles and his best-selling book, Grading Smarter, Not Harder– Assessment Strategies that Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn (ASCD, 2014). His second book, ‘Giving Students a Say! Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage’ was released in January of 2021. 

Myron lives in Summerland, BC, Canada with his family. In addition to being an author and speaker, he fills a part-time role as Vice-Principal for Communicating Student Learning in his local school district – Okanagan-Skaha 67. 

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  • Brian Buffington - Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • Dr. John O'Connor - Special Education and MTSS
  • Dr. Sonja Hollings-Alexander - Visible Learning

Registration opens:

  • August 8 - Marquette-Alger RESA schools
  • August 20 - All other schools
  • Closes when full

Monday, October 13

  • 8:30 - 10:10 - Keynote - Myron Dueck
  • 10:30 - 11:20 - Breakout Session 1
  • 11:40 - 12:20 - Breakout Session 2 / Lunch (Group A)
  • 12:30 - 1:10 - Breakout Session 3 / Lunch (Group B)
  • 1:30 - 2:20 - Breakout Session 4
  • 2:40 - 3:30 - Close Note - Myron Dueck

Breakout session information can be found in the Whova app

MDE - SCECHs

SCECHs @ No Cost

  • For in-state educators only.
  • Complete the conference sign-in (daily).
  • Complete the conference feedback from.
  • Please have your PIC#.
NMU Grade Credits

Graduate Credit - ED 596

  • Through Northern Michigan University.
  • Additional Information & Course Registration.
Social Work Credits

6 SSW CEUs

  • Available through the Social Work CEU process








NMU Center

Venue: Northern Center

1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855


WiFi Information

  • Public WiFi is available in the Northern Center.


Personal Needs

  • Peninsula 3 and Room 2207 have been reserved for nursing mothers and others with personal needs.

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Event Parking Information

  • There is limited parking on campus.
    • Lots 1, 8, 12, & 65
  • Please consider parking off campus


Shuttle Service

  • From Marquette Senior High School [MAP]
  • Shuttle with loop between the Northern Center and MSHS during the following times.
  • 7:30-8:30 am and 3:30-4:30 pm daily.