2008 PDK
International Summit on High- Performing Educators
Register now for the 2008 PDK International Summit on High-Performing
Educators! The single most important factor in a student's education is
his or her teachers. But the question is: What makes a great teacher?
The summit, which will be held in San Antonio,
Texas, on November 13-15, 2008, will kick off with a panel
discussion that will tackle this issue. The discussion will be moderated
by Thomas Guskey, professor of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation
at the University of Kentucky. Several
distinguished panelists will take part in the discussions, and breakout
sessions throughout the summit will encourage dialogue that seeks to
answer one of education's most critical questions. Go to
http://www.pdkintl.org/summit/welcome.htm
An Early
Literacy and Language Initiative That Works
Robin Miller Young, Illinois ASCD
member, presenter at the PreK/K Annual Conference, and Student Services
Coordinator for Indian Prairie School District #204, was a co-author of
an article titled Project ELI: Improving Early Literacy Outcomes,
published in the May/June issue of the Principal magazine, a
publication of the National Association of Elementary School Principals
(NAESP). It is an article about the district's early literacy and
language RtI model. The article is available to the public, so just go
to
http://www.naesp.org/
Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia Association Conference
Since 1978, the Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia
Association Conference has focused on promoting multi-sensory approaches
to teaching reading, math, spelling, phonology, written expression, and
learning strategies. This organization is sponsoring a conference,
Celebrating 30 Years of Successful Learning, on October 16-17, 2008
at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. A variety
of major presenters and breakout sessions on topics such as IEPs,
student advocacy, accommodations, assistive technology, vocabulary
development, fluency, writing, math, RtI and many others will be
provided. For more information, visit
http://www.readibida.org/fc.html
Annual Superintendents Conference Dates Announced
The Illinois State Board of Education will host the Annual
Superintendent's Conference on Monday and Tuesday, September 29-30, 2009
(
http://www.isbe.net/supts_conf/date_saver.pdf).
This year, the conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Springfield.
Information will be posted the ISBE web site (http://www.isbe.net)
as it becomes available.
Mark Your Calendar: 2008 NSDC Annual Conference
The National Staff Development Council's 40th Annual Conference will be
held December 6-10, 2008 at the New Gaylord National Resort and
Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Consider applying to present at
that conference and prepare your proposal online at
http://www.nsdc.org/conference08/proposals/
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