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Join Us at the 2012 DSC Innovation in Education Conference!

Submitted by Samantha Johnson on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 7:00am
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Chicago, here we come!

Administrators, literacy leaders, and school leadership teams are invited to join us to think about transforming instruction in the age of Common Core. The Innovation in Education Conference will provide you with outstanding content about planning and teaching what matters.

At the conference, you will:

  • Make an inspired plan to bring back home to your learning community
  • Share your thoughts and experiences with small groups and partners
  • Learn from experts about what matters most in the education of a child
  • Gain valuable tools for transforming instruction and advancing teacher practice
  • Grow your professional network with like-minded colleagues
  • Hear inspiring stories from educators across the country
  • Find out what it takes to create a school climate for learning and achievement
  • Discuss how the CCSS fit into the work you are already doing
  • Discover a culture of innovation in education based on engagement, interaction, and deep learning.
  • Understand new perspectives about social development, inclusive learning communities, facilitating instruction, and advancing teacher practice through reflection
  • Last but not least, HAVE A LOT OF FUN!

 

Dates: June 28–29, 2012—two full days 8-5pm

 

June 28—Opening Keynote Speaker: Timothy Shriver, PhD

Chairman & CEO of Special Olympics

Chairman of CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)

 

June 29—Opening Keynote Speaker: Peter Brunn

Director of Strategic Partnerships at DSC

Author of The Lesson Planning Handbook

 

Location:

In the heart of the Magnificent Mile

The Westin Michigan Avenue

909 N. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60611

 

Our conference is affordable!

Early Bird Full Conference Registration is ONLY $595.00!!

This includes two nights at the Westin Michigan Ave, two breakfasts, two lunches, a cocktail reception, and all conference materials. What a deal!

Early bird registration ends March 1st, 2012.

Conference Registration without hotel accommodations is only $350.00

 

Online registration is now open—please visit: http://dsc2012conference.eventbrite.com

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Thank you, Samantha!  I am

Submitted by Gina (not verified) on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 1:29pm.
Thank you, Samantha!  I am looking forward to the rich conversations and opportunity to interact with the DSC community of educators!

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