Victoria L. Bernhardt, Ph.D., is Executive Director of the Education for the Future Initiative, and Professor in the Department of Professional Studies in Education at California State University, Chico (on leave). Dr. Bernhardt received a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology Research and Measurement, with a minor in Mathematics, from the University of Oregon. Her B.S. and M.S. degrees are from Iowa State University in the fields of statistics and psychology. Dr. Bernhardt has directed the Education for the Future Initiative, since 1991.

While working with schools in the Initiative, Dr. Bernhardt developed the concept of the school portfolio. In 1996, this work was named one of the top Business-Education Partnerships in the World when it received the NOVA Corporation Global Best Award for Educational Renewal and Economic Development. Dr. Bernhardt was the recipient of the 1995 McKee Foods Corporate Award for Partnership Leaders. In addition to receiving two dozen other awards, she has made numerous presentations at professional meetings and has conducted hundreds of workshops on the school portfolio and data analysis processes at local, regional, state, national, and international levels.

Vickie lives with her husband, Jim Richmond, and dog, Robie, in Paradise, California. Victoria Bernhardt continues her work with comprehensive data analysis through the series of books "Using Data to Improve Student Learning." There are four books in this series, each targeted to a specific organizational level:
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• Using Data to Improve Student Learning in Elementary Schools (2003)
• Using Data to Improve Student Learning in Middle Schools (2004)
• Using Data to Improve Student Learning in High Schools (2005)
• Using Data to Improve Student Learning in School Districts (2006)

Since the publication of Data Analysis for Comprehensive School wide Improvement and Designing and Using Databases for School Improvement educators have consistently asked for a sequel. They want more examples at every level of how to analyze and interpret data to improve student achievement results.

These books show real analyses performed at the district and school levels, using measures that are used at some grade levels, as well as consistent measures at every grade level over time. The splitting up of the books by organizational level allows for a thorough investigation of the analyses and program improvement implications.

Schedule for March 6, 2008
Sheraton-Ferncroft Hotel, Danvers
7:30 – 8:30 Registration and coffee with treats
8:30 – 10:30 Victoria L. Bernhardt
10:00 – 10:15 Morning Break
10:15 – 12:00 Victoria L. Bernhardt
12:00 – 1:00 Sit Down Luncheon
1:00 – 2:30 Victoria L. Bernhard

************Registration Form************
Each Person must complete a registration AND make lunch choice.  Do NOT combine individuals.
REGISTRATION: Using Data to Improve Student Learning, March   6, 2008
Mail or fax this form with payment to:  NCSD 248 Boston Street, Topsfield, MA  01983; Fax 978-887-02498

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Registration Fees:
Early Bird (must register prior to February 1, 2008) $125 per individual; $115 per person for groups of four (4) or more on the same P.O. or check
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Professional Development points
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