[xmca] Fwd: Call for Proposals. Deadline 11/8/2006. International School Reform Conference. Vancouver BC Canada

From: Peter Smagorinsky (smago@uga.edu)
Date: Mon Nov 06 2006 - 02:58:09 PST


>
>CALL FOR PROPOSALS - 4th email
>DEADLINE 11:8/2006
>www.schoolreformconf.org
>
>
>INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL REFORM
>www.schoolreformconf.org
>December 12-13, 2006 Marriott Hotel, Vancouver Canada
>
>
>
>ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
>The educational system is a vital part of any community. Not only does it
>help
>provide a qualified workforce, but it also helps foster a creative and
>engaged
>citizenry. There are many different school reform models, some national in
>scope
>and some home grown. This conference does not focus on any one specific
>model,
>but instead hopes to have presentations and research on some of the various
>different types of school reform models. This should allow attendees to get
>feedback from folks who are involved with these different reform models to
>help
>inform their own decisions. This conference will draw together:
> K-12 educators and counselors,
> University faculty and researchers,
> State coordinators, policy makers and evaluators,
> Educational administrators,
> Staff from youth-serving agencies.
>
>
>
>VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA
>Because it is on the west coast, the weather is mild. Vancouver is a
>remarkable
>combination of urban chic with the beauties of nature never more than a
>few steps
>away. Key things to see include the Capilano Suspension Bridge, a walking
>bridge
>suspended 450 feet across and 230 feed above the Capilano River. Cross
>over to
>Treetops Adventure and walk from one magnificent Douglas fir to another via a
>series of seven elevated suspension bridges, some reaching as high as 100
>feet.
>If you like heights and nature even more, you can visit Grouse Mountain
>and escape
>from city streets to snowy slopes in just 15 minutes. Let the Skyride
>whisk you on
>a one mile aerial journey to The Peak of Vancouver, where you can
>experience outdoor
>adventures including: skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, and
>more.
> From art galleries, to the Aquarium, to the Botanical Garden, to the
> first authentic
>classical Chinese Garden built outside of China, there are many things to do.
>
>
>
>MARRIOTT HOTEL IN VANCOUVER
>The Marriott Pinnacle Downtown is a Four Diamond property. Located in the
>heart of
>downtown Vancouver, near Stanley Park, museums and Vancouver's best
>restaurants,
>it has an inviting atmosphere with high quality service, the Show Case
>Restaurant
>and Bar, as well as wireless internet service and a health club. The hotel is
>located at 1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC. For reservations, call
>1-800-228-9290.
>
>
>REGISTRATION
>Conference registration includes one breakfasts, two lunches and one
>reception.
>Conference registration is lower if you stay in the conference hotel. See
>Conference Registration form on the website: www.schoolreformconf.org
>
>
>CENTRE FOR EDUCATION POLICY
>The Centre for Education Policy is an independent, non-partisan
>organization that
>is interested in evidence based efforts to improve education. The Director
>of the
>Centre is William Morgan. Will has run several statewide and regional
>civic education
>programs and has served on the board of a school reform program. His
>research is on
>the impacts of civic education programs. Will received the Points of Light
>Award from
>the Points of Light Foundation, was recognized by the Fund for Social
>Entrepreneurs at
>Youth Serve America and was named a Fellow at the John Glenn Institute for
>his service
>learning research.
>
>
>SELECTED QUOTES FROM ATTENDEES AT OUR OTHER EDUCATION CONFERENCES
> "The most enjoyable conference I can ever remember attending."
> "Great presentations and the opportunity to "network" at the receptions
> was fun and useful."
> "Just wonderful planning on your part."
> "Food was stupendous."
> "Such good work in planning and implementation."
>
>if you believe you received this email in error, please contact: Centre,
>899 S College
>Mall Road, #229, Bloomington, IN 47401. wdmorgan@schoolreformconf.org

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