• Bishop, P. Optimizing Teaching and Learning in the Middle Grades. Remaking Middle School Summit. Curry School of Education and Youth Nex Center, University of Virginia. (2019).
  • Bishop, P., Downes, J., Farber, K., Hennessey, S., Demink-Carthew, J., Stokes, T., Mark, R. (2018). Pathways to Personalization: Teacher Roles. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. New York, NY. (April 2018).
  • Tinker, A., Demink-Carthew, J., Smith, C., Tinker, B., (2018). Engaging in Reform-Oriented Collaborative Inquiry to Advance Proficiency-Based Learning in Teacher Education. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. New York, NY. (April 2018).
  • Demink-Carthew, J., Smith, C., Tinker, A., Tinker, B., (2018). The impact of proficiency-based learning on the assessment literacy of preservice teachers. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. New York, NY. (April 2018).
  • Legeros, L., Netcoh, S., Downes, J., Bishop, P., (2018). Genius Hour as an Anchor Experience for Implementing Personalized Learning in a VT MS. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. New York, NY. (April 2018).
  • Olofson, M., Downes, J., Bishop, P., & Smith, C., (2018). Can PD Move the Needle on Personalized Pedagogical Practices? Evidence from the Middle Grades. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. New York, NY. (April 2018).
  • Bishop, P. Redefining Rigor in the Middle Grades. Invited Session at the Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA. (November 2017).
  • Bishop, P. Redefining Rigor in the Middle Grades. Invited Session at the Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA. (November 2017).
  • Bishop, P. Advocating for Middle Level Teacher Preparation: Panel Presentation.Teacher Education Symposium of the Association for Middle Level Education. Austin, TX (October, 2016).
  • Hennessey, S., LaClair, P., Lisai, L. (2018). Schools Reimagined: Students as Change Agents. Deeper Learning Conference. San Diego, CA. (March 2018).
  • Bishop, P., Caskey M.M., Chodak, D., Smith, M., Pope, M., (2016). Advocating for middle-level teacher preparation. Panel presentation. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Bishop, P., Andrews, G., Caskey, M.M., Mertens, S.B., Virtue, D.C. (2016). Yes, You Can! Conducting Research in Your Own School. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Middle Level Education Research Special Interest Group (2016). The Middle Level Research Education SIG Presents a New Agenda for Middle Level Education Research. Speed Learning Session. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Bishop, P., Hubbard, D., Virtue, D.C. (2016). Let us help you publish your scholarship, research and creative activity. Speed Learning Session. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Olofson, M.W., Bishop, P., Downes, J., Hennessey, S., LeGeros, L., Mark, R., Netcoh, S., Smith, C., Thompson, S. (2016). Personalized and ubiquitous learning: opportunities and challenges in the research in the emergent phenomena of the middle grades. Middle Level Education Roundtable. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Hennessey, S., LeGeros, L., Mark, R., Thompson, S., Netcoh, S., Olofson, M.W., Downes, J., Bishop, P. (2016). Student goal-setting within a personalized learning context: a multiple case study. Middle Level Education Roundtable. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Bishop, P., DeMink-Carthew, J. (2016). Passion is not enough: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to be Diplomats for Change. Teacher Education Symposium of the Association for Middle Level Education. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Bishop, P., Downes, J., Hennessey, S., Thompson, S. (2016). The power of teacher-directed professional development. Teacher Education Symposium of the Association for Middle Level Education. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Bishop, P., Caskey M.M., Chodak, D., Smith, M., Pope, M., (2016). Advocating for middle-level teacher preparation. Panel presentation. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Bishop, P., Andrews, G., Caskey, M.M., Mertens, S.B., Virtue, D.C. (2016). Yes, You Can! Conducting Research in Your Own School. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Middle Level Education Research Special Interest Group (2016). The Middle Level Research Education SIG Presents a New Agenda for Middle Level Education Research. Speed Learning Session. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Bishop, P., Hubbard, D., Virtue, D.C. (2016). Let us help you publish your scholarship, research and creative activity. Speed Learning Session. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Olofson, M.W., Bishop, P., Downes, J., Hennessey, S., LeGeros, L., Mark, R., Netcoh, S., Smith, C., Thompson, S. (2016). Personalized and ubiquitous learning: opportunities and challenges in the research in the emergent phenomena of the middle grades. Middle Level Education Roundtable. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Hennessey, S., LeGeros, L., Mark, R., Thompson, S., Netcoh, S., Olofson, M.W., Downes, J., Bishop, P. (2016). Student goal-setting within a personalized learning context: a multiple case study. Middle Level Education Roundtable. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Bishop, P., DeMink-Carthew, J. (2016). Passion is not enough: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to be Diplomats for Change . Teacher Education Symposium of the Association for Middle Level Education. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Bishop, P., Downes, J., Hennessey, S., Thompson, S. (2016). The power of teacher-directed professional development. Teacher Education Symposium of the Association for Middle Level Education. Austin TX. (October 2016).
  • Olofson, M.W. (April 2016). Shifting teachers toward student-centered practices: struggles and successes with technology-rich professional development. Paper presented as part of research roundtable at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, D.C.
  • Smith, C., Olofson, M.W., Swallow, M.J., Downes, J.M., Bishop, P.A., Hennessey, S. (April 2016). The impact of technology-rich teacher professional development in the middle grades. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, D.C.
  • Smith, C., King, B., Gonzalez, G., Garon, T., Barr, K., Craft, J,. Scrivani, S. (April 2016). Characterizing how students learn through collaborative activity. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, D.C.
  • Netcoh, S., Bishop, P.A. (April 2016). Giving up the reins: the changing roles and responsibilities of teachers in personalized learning classrooms. Paper presented as part of research roundtable at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Washington D.C.
  • Olofson, M.W., Swallow, M.J., Neumann, M.D. (April 2015). TPACKing: A constructivist framing of the TPACK framework. Paper presented as part of research roundtable at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Swallow, M.J., Olofson, M.W. (April 2015). Contextual understandings in the TPACK framework. Paper presented as part of research roundtable at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Smith, C., King, B., Gonzalez, D., & Paul, N. (April, 2015). The role of action in the development of angle concepts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Smith, C. (April, 2015). Prompting connections between a fraction game and school mathematics. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Martin, T., & Smith, C. (April, 2015). Learning fractions by splitting: Using learning analytics to illuminate the development of mathematical understanding. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  • King, B., Smith, C., Paul, N., & Gonzalez, D. (April, 2015). Promoting spatial language in mathematics through a body-based task. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Assessment: Authentic and Technology Rich. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Nashville, TN (November 2014).
  • Olofson, M. (November 2014). Augmented Reality in the Classroom: Deeper Meaning through Technology. AMLE 2014 Annual Conference for Middle Level Education. Nashville, TN.
  • Olofson, M.W., Swallow, M.J., Petrick Smith, C., Hennessey, S., Downes, J.M., & Bishop, P.A. (November 2014). A methodological approach in evaluating digital-age instruction in middle grades classrooms. In Research Roundtable: Connecting Theory with Practice. AMLE 2014 Annual Conference for Middle Level Education, Nashville, TN.
  • Neumann, M., & Smith, C. (October, 2014). Preservice teachers’ understanding of computer science principles. Paper presented at the Research on Women and Education Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
  • Smith, C., King, B., Hoyte, J., Garon, T., & Natkin, L. (April, 2014). Embodying mathematics from a new angle. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • King, B., Smith, C., Hoyte, J., Garon, T., & Natkin, L. (April, 2014). Learning mathematics through embodiment: The role of spatial reasoning and gender. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Smith, C., & Natkin, L. (April, 2014). Behavior and affect in a game-based environment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Velasquez, X., Martin, T., Velasquez, N., Smith, C., Berland, M., Benton, T., & Janisiewicz, P. (April, 2014). Engaging young women in computer science through a novel programming experience. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Middle Grades Students as Teacher Educators. Paper presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. (April 2014).
  • A Praxis of Participatory Action Research: Creating 21st Century Learning Opportunities for Young Adolescents. Paper presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. (April 2013).
  • Smith, C. (April, 2013). Embodied learning, mathematics, and athletic experience. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
  • Baker, S., Smith, C., Martin, T., Aghababyan, A., Popovic, Z., Andersen, E., Liu, Y. (April, 2013). Learning fractions through splitting in an online game. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
  • Smith, C. & Natkin, L. (April, 2013). The effects of game play and collaboration on student engagement. Presented at the New England Educational Research Organization Conference, Portsmouth, NH.
  • Downes, J. M., & Bishop, P. A. (2012). Engaging Digital Natives: Learning from Young Adolescents’ Technology Lives. Paper presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Vancouver, CA. (April 2012).
  • Middle School Teachers Listen to Students as Part of Professional Development: A Symposium. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (April 2011).
  • Downes, J. M. (2011). A theoretical and research base for student participation in middle grades teacher learning. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
  • Downes, J. M., & Bishop, P. A. (2011). The intersection of technology integration and the middle school concept. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
  • Downes, J. M., & Bonnett, Seth. (2011). Stories of promise and hope: The benefits of laptops for students from poverty. Presentation at the National Middle School Association Annual Conference, Louiseville, KY.
  • Beyond Technology Integration: Meaning, Significance, and Engagement in the Middle Grades. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Denver, CO: Roundtable (April, 2010).
  • Downes, J. M. (2010). Examining teacher's strategies, purposes and dispositions for consulting with students on teacher change projects. Paper presented at the National Middle School Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.
  • Downes, J. M. (2010). Changing middle school practice by consulting students: A path from formal professional development to classroom implementation. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
  • Nagle, J., Downes, J. M., & Bishop, P. A.. (2009). The middle grades collaborative: Inviting student voice into teacher professional development. Presentation at the National Middle School Association Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Downes, J. M., & Toolin, R. (2009). Partnering with students in middle grades teacher professional development. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
  • Downes, J. M., & Bishop, P. A. “Not Just a Poster on the Wall:” Weaving Together Technology and Middle Grades Philosophy. National Middle School Association Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN. (November 2009).
  • Downes, J. M., & Bishop, P. A. (2009). (Re)engaging middle school learners through technology integration. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
  • Downes, J. M. (2009) Partnering with Students: Cultivating Student Aspirations through Responsive Middle Grades Practice. Presentation at the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships – GEAR UP Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA.
  • Downes, J. M. (2008). Seeing is Believing: The Power of Student Voice and Expertise in Middle Grades Professional Development. National Middle School Association Annual Conference. Denver, CO (November 2008).
  • Downes, J. M. (2007). Taking the I-leap: Using technology and authentic audiences to motivate students. Presentation at the National Middle School Association Annual Conference, Houston, TX.
  • Downes, J. M. (2007). Engaging young adolescents by connecting with the world: Technology, integrative learning and teacher change. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
  • Creating an Effective Middle Grades Agenda. Invited Keynote Presentation at Maximizing the Middle: A Thought Leaders Symposium. United Way Worldwide. Alexandria, VA. (December 3, 2014).
  • It Takes a Village (to Teach Kids to Code). Vermont Code Camp. Burlington, VT. (September 20, 2014).
  • Do Make Create. Invited Endnote presentation at Dynamic Landscapes. Burlington VT. (May 2014).
  • Tech Tools for 21st Century Teaching Teams. East Asian Regional Council of Schools. Bangkok, Thailand. (March 27-29, 2014).
  • Tech-Rich Family Involvement in the Middle Grades. East Asian Regional Council of Schools. Bangkok, Thailand. (March 27-29, 2014).
  • Middle Schoolers and Digital Citizenship. East Asian Regional Council of Schools. Bangkok, Thailand. (March 27-29, 2014).
  • Middle School Assessment: Authentic and Technology Rich! East Asian Regional Council of Schools. Bangkok, Thailand. (March 27-29, 2014).
  • What Research Says about 1:1 in the Middle Grades. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN. (November 2013).
  • Belonging and Competence in the Middle Grades. Keynote Speaker. Community Forum:  Middle School Matters. United Way of Greater Atlanta. (November 2013).
  • Advancing the Long View of Middle Grades Education: Leading through Research. National Symposium on Middle Level Teacher Education. (November 2013).
  • What Research Says about Technology in the Middle Grades: Learning from 1:1 Programs. Association for Middle Level Education Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN. (November 2013).
  • Advancing the Middle Grades. Webinar. United Way Worldwide. (February 20, 2013).
  • What Constitutes “Person-Environment Fit” in the 21st Century? Panel Presentation. Youth Nex Annual Conference. Curry School, University of Virginia. (October, 2012).
  • Educating Early Adolescents in the 21st Century. Keynote Presentation. Annual Meeting of the New Zealand Association for Intermediate and Middle Schooling. Taupo, New Zealand (June, 2010).