Maintaining “high expectations” is now a constant in every education reform proposal. But what does this really mean? Take the lead in examining what pursuing high expectations means in practice.
Join us for this three day event as we cut through the policy jargon to provide solid insights and illustrations into how literacy teaching practices can change in every classroom to transform student learning.
Audience: Middle and Secondary Educators
Dates: April 15th, 20th and tbd
Cost: $250 per connection
(You can bring together your entire school community with one
connection fee and tap experts in the field without the cost
of travel expenses.)
Registration: Register Online
Thank you for all the wonderful thoughts, suggestions, and information you provided during the nomination and voting process. While some ideas are being taken up as future events the 2010-2011 web seminar series there were topics that we are proud to offer immediately as part of this upcoming virtual conference. As more complete program information comes available we will continue to post the most recent information here.
You can expect to see "tandem sessions" that take us from the research to the classroom with a multitude of student examples to share, breakout sessions, and virtual school and classroom visits. Here are the topics you can expect to see addressed:
While the presenter RSVPs are still coming in, we couldn't couldn't keep the secret any longer. Here are just a few of the well known literacy leaders scheduled so far.
- Bud Hunt
- Sara Kajder
- Debbie Dean
- Douglas Fisher
- Troy Hicks
- Nancy Frey
- William Kist
- Suzie Boss
- Jane Krauss
Registration for the virtual conference is per connection. Therefore, a $250 registration can provide access for an entire school initiative simply by reserving the appropriate space and the use of an LCD projector or other forms of technology.